Friends rave about this place. I finally had a chance to go. I called because open table has zero…read moreavailability. The hostess answered and she told me I could have a table for one at 7:15! Ok! I got dressed up and walked over there. My table was ready on time; it was in the lounge area of the restaurant. They offered me the table or said I could sit at the bar. I opted to sit at the bar. The bar was almost full but people were leaving. Apparently people eat early there. The bartender was swamped but smiled and got me a glass of water. Soon I had menus. I like that they have a regular menu as well as a specials menu, including the usual cocktails and some special cocktails. I ordered the conquest, which seemed like a twist on an old fashioned. They offered bread or focaccia bread, I declined. And heads up- bread service is not included. It's an up charge. Normally I don't care but I was having dessert, not bread. I had the halibut special. It was phenomenal. One of the guys from the kitchen dropped it off and asked if I needed anything'- I replied salt. I find that I need salt often at restaurants. They brought the salt out real fast! I had a bite and determined it didn't need any more salt- it was perfectly salted! Woohoo! Fantastic. I ate my whole dish and then I savored my cocktail. The bartender wasn't much for conversation , as she was very busy, alone, covering the entire bar and drinks for the whole restaurant. She did invite me to try dessert, and mentioned a coconut cream cake that was not on the menu. I agreed to it and it was heavenly. Seemed like cheesecake icing with fluffy layers of cake and subtle coconut flakes throughout. The chocolate ice cream was weird at first but then I realized it's like almond joy/ mounds - coconut and chocolate are often paired. The espresso crumble gave it a nice crunch and there was caramel all over the plate. Wow! I took the majority of the cake home. It was a large portion and indulgent. I paid my tab and finished my drink. I was not rushed. I would go back again. It's a bit pricey. The fish special was $58. The cocktail was $17 and the dessert was $16. So one person, who did not add on the bread service, was $91. It's expensive. I would emphasize you can probably get a seat at the bar if you can't get a reservation. Also- the entrance is hard to find. It's in the parking lot and not facing the main road. I got a little lost walking there. The signage is poor. I can't imagine going there the first time in the dark. So give yourself a couple extra minutes if it's your first time going there.

Wednesday CCGF LUNCH THE PERFECT CAPER…read more The Perfect Caper was more than perfect! We were over 30 ladies and our servers Zak & Tabby were superb in getting everything our ladies desired for lunch! We celebrated Mel o dy's March birthday ! And we had a few new comers join us. There was 3 booths and two large tables, and everyone was comfortable, and the conversations commenced. It is always a special place for our Charlotte County Girlfriends, Wednesday group. Food, ambiance and atmosphere top notch! We will be back for lunch, again very soon!

Not our favorite PG restaurant. Will give it another try…read morethough. Average food experience compared to other restaurants.

To wrap up our Father's Day getaway, the wife once again reminded me why she's the CEO of vacation…read moreplanning. She found Leroy's Southern Kitchen & Bar in Punta Gorda, and let me tell you this place isn't a restaurant it's a whole Saturday night experience! I walked in thinking there had to be a festival, birthday party, or somebody famous in town. Nope! That's just how they roll every Saturday. Live music, people dancing, everyone smiling I started wondering if they slipped happiness into the sweet tea. Now the wife ordered the Nevermind Pressed Burger with extra cheese and black coffee steak sauce. NEVERMIND?? More like Never mind my diet! One bite then another then another and suddenly her plate looked like the dishwasher had already been there. The burger was cooked perfectly, juicy, cheesy, and that steak sauce should be illegal in at least 12 states. Meanwhile, I ordered the 10 oz. Skirt Steak with jasmine rice, carrots, green onions, and their house made Asian marinade. Listen whoever made that sauce I need the recipe, your autograph, and your retirement plan. I was this close to asking for a to go cup so I could pour it on my cereal tomorrow morning. Mama mia that steak disappeared faster than my paycheck after my wife says, Let's just stop at one more store. Then dessert happened. We saw our neighbors order the homemade Banana Nilla Pudding special. My wife looked at me with that look that says, We're getting one. Fellas you already know that's not a suggestion. Well she got one. I got exactly three bites. THREE! ‍ By the time I looked back, the jar was cleaner than the windows at a car wash. Dear Lord now I understand why my doctor keeps telling me to watch my sugar. That pudding almost had me scheduling my next A1C appointment from the table. The live band had me singing songs from back in the day don't ask which ones. Some of y'all are detectives and I'm not giving away my age! And a huge shout-out to Athena! She knew that menu like she wrote it herself. Friendly, funny, attentive she made us feel like regulars even though it was our first visit. So thank you, Uncle Leroy! Between the food, the music, the atmosphere, and my wife stealing 97% of the dessert, this was the perfect way to end an unforgettable Father's Day getaway. Five stars. Come hungry leave happy and if you order the Banana Nilla Pudding, order TWO. One for your wife and one that you hide under the table. Trust me.

My husband stopped by here for a drink and we're hoping for dinner but there was an event that…read morereserved the majority of the rooftop and it was super hot everywhere else. The service was really friendly so I'll give it that but the drinks weren't that good. The view was nice so we would have like to stay for a meal but couldn't handle the sun. Would love to try it some other time though

This is a such a great spot to get a cocktail. They have a rooftop bar with lots of seating…read moreoptions. I've never eaten there but the menu looks good. Of course I've had a rum bucket :) and many other drinks. Everything is good. Gorgeous views of the sunset. Tables gave umbrellas and patio heaters are available as needed. One time there was live music. Not sure how often they have that. Parking is free behind the hotel. Take the elevator up to the rooftop. Bathrooms just outside the elevator before you go outside.

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, CHARLOTTE COUNTY GIRLFRIENDS' had a FATHER's celebration brunch at…read moreWinesett House in Punta Gorda on Marion Street. The Winesett House is decorum and ambiance above all. Once you enter you are immediately taken to an English Fine Dining Establishment. We started with refreshments at the bar, with delicious Bloody Mary's, fine Wines of all sorts, Martinis, etc Then we went into the private dining room off the front of the entrance. Comfortable, well place tables, with enough room for our guest to mingle between tables. The staff is superb, the starters, appetizers are enticing, and the entrees are a wide range of variety from salmon to chicken with waffles, glorious fresh salads, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, steaks. All very well prepared to your desire. This event was our second celebration at Winesett House, always we are extremely pleased. We will return definitely for another future occasion.

We went here on Easter with 4:15 reservations. ( note to self they don't seat you until your set…read moretime). Kendall was our server and she was awesome, very friendly and attentive. I asked if I could order the short ribs without the shrimp and was told that they would and they double up on the other protein all the time. So I got the short ribs and a standard salad, the wife got the crostini's with goat cheese and scallops. All of the food was excellent, we had enough to take home for another meal. Ambiance was down home worm feeling and I will definitely go back for those special days. Our bill was $109.00 plus tax and tip for two people with one alcoholic beverage.

This is the second oldest building in the area. They can tell you the whole story on the shanty…read morethat is the oldest. This stands as a bar and restaurant, an old ice house. It's pretty good! It's always packed. I've been a couple times for drinks, never for food. The food looks amazing though; standard pub fare. They have a short cocktail list and I've discovered that it doesn't change. The bartenders can typically make what you want even if it's fancy. Plenty of seats at the bar, in the bar area, or in their dart hall. They have dart leagues throughout the week. Lately they started this new trivia thing, which is fun. Service is good. Drinks are great. Check it out if you're in the area. Nice people. Always good conversation.

Today we showed up on a Sunday at 3:30pm. The place had four people in the room and we made six…read more They gave us menus and took our drink order right away. My wife ordered the sm garden salad with grilled chicken, and I ordered the sm fish and chips with Guinness gravy on the side. When the food showed up they tried to give us a burger and the fish and chips. They took the burger back and came right out with the salad. Salad you can't screw up. Fish was over cooked, chips also over cooked, coleslaw was good. I will think long and hard about the fish and chips the next time.

If you want a restaurant that's not loud has extremely good food and service is on point . This the…read morerestaurant for you. Tonight we were a group of 8 friends and everyone was extremely happy with their food. Give them a try I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

What a place! Amanda was AWESOME, as in all phases of our dinner she was attentive, on top of the…read moresituation and even went above and beyond to see we had a good time. And to top it off, one of the locals that gather there routinely PAID for our meal. We have stayed in many places [multiple time at this hotel] but this is so unique as to almost be. Unicorn. For the restaurant service, location, cost, and amenities this place cannot be beat.

Everything!! Food Service Ambiance A++ Wonderful brunch and…read moredinner every time. Servers are excellent. Food delicious and restaurant creates a tranquil atmosphere.

Was so hungry. Stopped in just after 4:30pm, when they open. This place is huge. There are several…read moreseating areas. I was seated at a two top near the kitchen. My server was Amanda and she was prompt. I started with a cocktail - the mango tango- and asked some questions about the menu. I had never heard of this Quahog, which apparently is a noreasterner kinda thing. Ok. Chopped clams, bread crumbs, bell peppers etc. why not. I'll try it. Bad choice. It had a good flavor but I kept crunching on shells!!! It seemed like eggshells were in it, everywhere. It was horrible. I kept thinking the next bite won't be like that- but it was. So many bites were bad. I asked the server what was up- she figured it out. It's not shells it's SAND!!!!! They're not cleaning the clams well. Bro. Rookie mistake. This is why I never order scallops. I hate when they're sandy. And now clams?!? I have to stay away from clams?!? Sheesh. She asked if I wanted bread- I said yes. I wasn't sure if the bread was included? It is not included and is an up charge at other restaurants (The Perfect Caper is an example of that, as well as Ortigia). She gave me one piece. It was delicious, served warm and crispy, and the whipped butter was fantastic. I asked what the butter was a Wisconsin country cream. Clean ingredients. Lots of salt. Yum. I also got a small cup of their soup. Amanda said their soups are always good. The soup of the day was braised beef noodle. It was really good. I could see having a bowl of that and a piece of bread and being totally happy. I was torn between the meatloaf and the Portuguese stuffed shrimp. She recommended the meatloaf. Oh boy. That was a great choice; it was huge. Smothered in bruleed cheese and sauteed onions. Lots of gravy. Lots of skinny green beans and a big scoop of mashed potatoes. Wow! What a meal. So good. I got my leftovers wrapped up. I took a piece of the birthday cheesecake home. It was listed on the specials menu. It looked really nice. However, it was not my favorite and actually, I would not recommend it. It's not cake, it's cheesecake, but the sprinkles just ruin the texture and flavor of the cheesecake, which wasn't a great cheesecake to begin with. Skip it. When the bill came, I was surprised the Quahog was on there. Especially because it was so ill prepared and I complained about it. But whatever. I thanked Amanda, paid, finished my cocktail and left. Parking is on the street or in the parking garage structure on the road behind them. Bathrooms are in the back along the long hallway, I didn't check them out. They have a large bar up front and what looks like a room they could do private events / meetings in. They have a new summer menu where all items are $20. I think that's a good deal. They have a lot of great sounding items on their menu and I heard the shrimp Mozambique is amazing. Maybe I'll get that next time.

Great atmosphere! Payton was awesome, she went the xtra mile to change a food order for me!!read more

Punta Gorda's waterfront dining scene is buzzing with launching of Leroy's Fish Shack, Castaway and…read moreLatitude 26 at the Fishman's Village. Leroy's Fish Shack which occupied the former Village Fish Market, was still under renovation. We stop by next door, to the Village BrewHouse. This is off season and we were able to get an inside table with gulf view without any waiting time for lunch. As soon as we were seated, the place started to fill up. The hostess was friendly and waitress was great. We opted for the inside seating due to Floridian heat. We ordered Blueberry Waffle, Cod Tacos and Fajita wrap with French Fries and fresh fruit. The food was good. The Blueberries were very sweet; the Fajita wrap was tasty. The Cod was Lightly breaded and fried with power slaw, Pico de Gallo, and remoulade. This is a nice place for lunch or dinner with an excellent water view. It was fun sitting by the water and watching the boats! Service during the week dates are fine! We never been here on the weekend!

My first visit to Tamiami Tavern, but absolutely will not be my last…read more I had read online they served a good beef on weck. Well, that's a local specialty in my home state so I had to find out. The plate was golden, I was very surprised. The beef was very plentiful and top quality (sliced correct thickness and piled HIGH). The kimmelweck roll was hardy enough to hold up, but didn't overpower the beef. It had the perfect ratio of caraway seed and salt. A generous side of au jus, and horseradish, completed the sandwich. I chose coleslaw as the side dish, and it was also very good. The service was tops, the environment was very friendly and inviting. This will be top of my list to visit, and recommend to others when they request a good place to dine out.

My husband and I stopped by Tamiami Tavern for the first time for a quick dinner. The atmosphere…read morehas an Irish pub feel, and the décor is sparse. Both the hostess and our waitress were very friendly and welcoming. Our drinks were brought out quickly after we were seated. The Mountain Dew tasted almost like pure syrup, which made it difficult to enjoy. We ordered the Tavern Steak Hoagie with French fries, and I also had a bowl of lobster bisque. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite meet our expectations. The lobster bisque was extremely salty. The steak hoagie was small and wasn't what we expected for $24. We've enjoyed many steak and cheese hoagies over the years, and this one left us disappointed. Overall, the service and atmosphere were the highlights of our visit. While the food wasn't a hit for us this time, the staff was pleasant and the restaurant itself is clean.

Cool divey bar. Has inside and outside section. Supposedly only smoking in outside area. Well, I…read morebeg to differ. Not so much! Walked in and the place was full of smoke. Got outside immediately. Nice covered and uncovered outdoor seating areas. The uncovered area has tables with umbrellas to shade the sun. Karaoke night had some talented singers. I was impressed. Crowd got a bit sketchy as the day began to turn into night. Biker guys with club vests wandering around. One guy had a huge crescent wrench hanging out of his back pocket....I'm pretty sure he wasn't there as a mechanic. Where I'm from, that's a weapon. Beers were cold. Bartenders were busy but quick and efficient. Prices were reasonable. I'd come back but beware of the crowd as the hours get later in the night.

Stopped by for a drink or three with a bunch of friends, bar service, nice seating outside, fair…read morepricing and convenient location. If you're thirsty, stop in.