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.

Not accurate at all on bbq sizes. Ordered 2lbs Brisket, 1lb chicken & 1lb pulled pork…read more Weighed everything on a kitchen scale when I noticed how off the boxes felt. Unfortunate when you purchase based on sizes. Disappointed for sure.

4/3/26- walked in around 4:00pm on a Friday and there were only three cars in the parking lot…read more The place had two tables occupied. They set us right away; but it took a little while to see our server. We ordered a full rack of ribs with potato salad, coleslaw, and bbq beans. It took a while to get our food but some things had changed since our last visit. Real plates not paper, less choices of sauces, choices of type of coleslaw, and choice of baked beans. Ribs weren't the same ( they were hard to get apart) and they were just ok not great. Things have changed. Although I think it was reasonable priced $55 including tip.

Everything is perfect at Elena's. Feta spinach omelet superb, great coffee. Waiting for a table is…read moreworth it.

Food is ok. It's diner type food. For some reason our order for lunch took a long time to prepare…read more The burger was ok but not one of my favorites. We were also the youngest people in the place but this is Punta Gorda...lol. clean.

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.

Our family of 5 met up at the River City Grill for dinner. It's central to downtown and waterfront…read moreand a nice walkable area. It appears to have a long history in the area. We were pleasantly surprised by the Portuguese dishes on the menu. We enjoyed the pork stew and shrimp Madagascar, such depth of flavor and a welcome change of pace from resort town menus. The pot roast was a little dry but a still a solid choice. The inside was a lot larger than it looked from outside. The inside decor could use a refresh but the great service helped us not to notice.

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.

Stopped by for a quick bite on 4th of July and enjoyed a couple ice cold beers and cheeseburger…read moresliders. I lucked out because they had some bacon jam in the back that was delicious! From my understanding it's not something always available, but I'd recommend offering it as an option as I'd buy it by the quart! They have an outside bar area that looks set up for music but it was too hot that day to enjoy. I look forward to returning when it's a bit cooler to check it out. This spot will definitely be added to "my collection" of spots to go in DTPG, even if it's for a couple beers.

August 2026 ~ Loved this restaurant! Staff- Super nice so…read morefriendly. Food- My burger was cooked to perfection and loved my dessert (see photo) Ambiance- Big space, clean and not too noisy at all. We there on a Tuesday so Fridays & weekends might be a little more lively. This place is great, go for some good food.

Kings Roadhouse Bar & Grill…read more Atmosphere and Service We stopped by on Monday at about 1:30 p.m. The restaurant was not very busy, so we were seated quickly. The interior was attractive, neat, and clean, with a large bar, ample bar seating, and plenty of high-top and standard tables throughout the dining area. There is also a spacious outdoor patio with TVs. Our server, Skylar, greeted us promptly and took our drink and food orders. She answered all our questions and was very helpful throughout the meal. What We Ordered * Lunch Special: Fresh-battered haddock fish and chips. For a lighter option, we substituted a salad for the fries. Food and Overall Experience Skylar asked whether we wanted our salads first, and we said yes. They arrived quickly, looked appealing, and tasted fresh. The haddock followed soon afterward and was amazing. It was large enough to fill most of the plate, fried to a perfect golden brown, and exceptionally fresh. This was not only the best haddock I have had in the area but the largest. Skylar checked on us regularly, and her service was top-notch. Her attentive service set an excellent standard. I wish other servers would take after her. The food, service, and atmosphere all exceeded our expectations. I cannot wait to return, and Kings Roadhouse deserves a place in your regular dining rotation. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Gulf Coast Terry

We were a great bunch of CC GIRLFRIENDS who joined us for lunch at Kings Road House & Grill…read more I believe our count was well over 30 with some guest of GF's. Service was outstanding, food was scrumptious, and we even celebrated 2 birthdays of August! Pam Matteen and our little Donna Allen Thompson!! Of course, birthdays cards were signed by all and we sang ( as in tune as possible ) Happy Birthday to our gals! There was plenty of conversations, great smiles, and some of our girlfriends we hadn't seen in a while. Everyone was asked and they agreed service, atmosphere and food were all to everyone's rating of top rated 5 stars!

good food, great views on the water, friendly efficient staff difficult to get a seat in season,…read moretiki bar has live music. Wife and I try to go once a week Richard B

Ok this place is a total dive. It was recommended to me by a local bartender who seems to know her…read morestuff. I came here after a round of golf. Everyone loved my golf hat- "play bad fast". I looked at the outdoor bar but every single seat was taken. All the outdoor tables were booked. So I went inside and saw the inside bar was also full. A table for ten and a table for 6 had departed and needed to be bussed, but both were too much for just one person. So I checked in w the hostess and she asked - booth or table. I wanted table. I got a nice table by the river! Lovely views. Exactly what I wanted. Menus were dropped and soon, Sam was checking in on me. I was so hungry, I had looked at the menu and pics on my way there. I went for the crab cake appetizer and the Gold Wave cocktail. For my entree, I was torn between the Grouper Reuben and the Sea Dog (fried grouper on a long roll, topped with all sorts of goodness). Sam said grouper Reuben was his choice. He asked if I wanted grilled, blackened or fried. I told him to surprise me. For my side, I had the choice of (more) coleslaw (it has coleslaw instead of sauerkraut), fries, sweet potato fries, or a side house or Cesar salad for $4 more. I went w the house salad and their standard citrus vinaigrette. Salad and crab cake came out first. Salad was a huge portion- romaine (some pieces needed better washing), red onion galore, halved cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices. It was great, but needed croutons. The crab cake was the perfect size for one person. It had a whole grain mustard remoulade sauce. Yum! It had some filler but also had a lot of crab. I enjoyed it. The grouper Rueben came out hot!!!! Served with a side of coleslaw and a pickle. I added some needed salt. Boy that fish filet was huge. Sam had put it in grilled for me. Healthy. Nice. I ate half and then I was stuffed. I filled up on the salad and crabcake apparently. I enjoyed the views of boaters going by. It started to rain hard and the folks outside just stayed there. The overhang must've been protecting them well. My server, Sam, was around often to answer my questions. Apparently the grouper Reuben market price is only $21. And if you want redfish or mahi, the price is the same- $21! That's crazy. What a deal. The gold wave is made with Elijah Craig; Good ol Kentucky bourbon. And for dessert, they have cheesecake, peanut butter pie, mud pie, key lime pie, coconut sorbet and orange cake (which he says is a local favorite). I was too stuffed to buy but happy to hear the list. Overall I had a wonderful meal and service was really good. I would recommend adding croutons to the salad, and cleaning up the bathrooms regularly. This place ain't fancy. It's a dirt parking lot. The tables are naked. Folks come casual. However, the prices are great and the food does the talking. Come check them out.

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!

Good options for lunch. Pizza was thin crust and delicious. Parmesan fries were great!…read moreBread and pizza dough are made in house. Service was good for a quiet lunch crowd. It's a pizza joint with pasta and appetizers. There is an indoor/outdoor bar. The wine selection is good for the size of the place. It isn't a white tablecloth place, but who wants that with red sauce and Montepulciano on the table? Mangia!

The first time I ordered a pizza from here, it came with almost no sauce. I tried it again on a…read moresimple cheese pizza and added extra sauce. This is what it looked like there was no sauce on it at all.