What a wonderful gem we found, they offer free wine tastings and everything we tasted was…read moredelicious. Ended up taking home 3 bottles and had a difficult time pairing it down to those three. Steph did our wine tasting and he was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He made our visit fun and educational. This will be a regular stop and another reason to drive up to Punta Gorda.

They moved across the street from Fisherman's Village and is better than ever!…read more Hand made chocolates and Kevin the barista, of Cuban heritage, knows how to make a perfect espresso coffee!

Stopped by while walking around Fisherman's Village. Staff r young & super nice. Have various…read morepopcorn options, fudge, old time candy. Got a latte, which was pretty good. They make it themselves & adjust the milk as requested. We tried another shop b4 this 1 & it was a machine that did everything & couldn't customize so appreciate these kids actually making it & being trained to do so.

Gelato, fudge, chocolate, candy oh my!! Smaller candy store with a nice variety of goodies. Located…read moreat the front of the Fisherman's Village center. The store does get busy so there may be a little wait but staff is friendly. When we came in there was a small crowd and only 2 folks working. They were very apologetic about the wait but were getting to everyone as quickly as possible. Loved that they had sugar free chocolate. I got the peanut butter cups of course. I haven't tried yet but they look scrumptious.

Wonderful place with so many choices! I had the cotton candy ice cream in a waffle bowl and I…read morecannot wait to go back again! They were pretty busy but quickly handled the crowd. We went at sunset and it was beautiful. Definitely try this place out when you visit this area!

I love Harborside ice Cream and Laishley is a great spot. And the selections were great for all of…read moreus. Cheers!

What an amazing find! We have always passed this coffee shop when it was located on Marion Avenue,…read morebut we never went in. Now close to the dog park and Fisherman's Village, it's a real find. Plenty of parking including handicapped and a ramp into the shop. Lots of tables, high and low so you can enjoy your coffee outside in this beautiful weather. I went in and ordered a decaf cappuccino and it was done perfectly! I'm a coffee snob and my drink had plenty of foam and deep delicious espresso. I got Dave a caramel latte and a Hazelnut Sunrise Cream Pastry, while I had a Spinach Feta Lattice one. LJ was our cashier and another lady brought Freckles a beautiful pup cup with whipped cream and three doggies treats. They make their own whipped cream! Now off to Hounds of Henry Street so Freckles can run around after her special treat! What a beautiful afternoon! Next time we will eat inside and try the chocolate and wine bar!

Such welcoming and friendly staff! I barely opened the door…read morewhen this warm staff opened the door for me and welcomed me inside. This was my first time so she explained the coffee & tea portion and area. In the same shop there's also some unique wines for purchase, a chocolate area which is made in house! And even a wine tasting area. So awesome! Of course on top of that they sell all different types of coffee beans and some tea. I met my friend and we both got their coffee flight! WOW delicious and variety. It was a lot of caffeine but worth it and I was still fine to sleep that night haha, for my meal I got their breakfast sandwich, it was delicious and I love that it came with a side of fruit! I wish I lived closer but I will definitely come back here again. It's such a great idea, not just a morning cafe but great for the whole day. Some seating outside as well if you have a dog with you. Lots of parking in the lot and clean unisex restrooms!

We visited recently and the three of us all got one scoop of ice cream with one topping it was over…read more20$ lol My one scoop of gator tracks had at least three different other flavors of i cream mixed in it which i highly did not enjoy. I would definitely come back and try something else next time. But the first visit was tough. Their menu is large and they have tons of options to pick from. Super cute and lots of outdoor seating to eat it at.

The BEST ice cream! Hands down!!…read more Your favorite flavor? They have it! Best chocolate Best ever flavor! Service is quick even when the line is huge! Tables to sit at outdoors.

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.

Really working diligently to explore Punta Gorda my own backyard. Quite the amazing restaurants in…read morethis one is amongst the top. Lots of room for seating, but I would still make a reservation. This place is busy, because it's good. There is a parking garage in the back behind the restaurant so don't let the limited street parking deter you. There were four of us and we had fish and chips, shrimp, the crispy fried chicken and steak everybody loved their meal. Good selection for drinks we even had a Keylime martini (wow). Our service was fantastic. She made amazing recommendations and we never had to look for her. Had the pleasure of meeting the owner Diana, quite a story and very much hard working! Support local business and check out River city Grill and if you're in the mood for pizza or pasta, they have a restaurant right next-door that looks amazing. Going check it out soon.

They have no right serving espresso because they have no idea what it is or how to make it. Get a…read morecup of Folgers and a Keurig coffee pod and you'll be wayyyy happier!

Excellent food and service from Justin, hadn't been there in a while, but we will definitely be…read moreback soon

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!

It was everything we hoped for on our anniversary dinner with friends. The food and service were…read moreamazing.

From our cocktails to our desserts we could not have imagined how they could do any better! Their…read morestaff is outstanding. They made our dinner so special because of how they provide service. We had the Filet Mignon and a special, Orange Ruffey. The steak was perfectly cooked, one of the best I have had. The fish was fresh, prepared perfectly, and oh so flavorful. We also tried their cannolis and cheesecake. Both were delicious and we would recommend. The ambiance is nice and relaxing.