Great spot right off the Gulf of Mexico in Punta Gorda FL. Older locals crowd mixed in with…read moretourists and young families. Fisherman's Village is nestled between a resort styled hotel right on the water. Filled with coastal styled boutique shops and a couple restaurants sprinkled in you'll have a nice time strolling along the boardwalk with views of the ocean on each side. Super cute way to catch a sunset and some drinks. Be sure to check out their brewery style restaurant and Tiki Bar. The older staff on site are very friendly. Would love to visit again.

Our stay at Fisherman's Village was exceptional! We stayed in a two bedroom suite that was…read morebeautifully decorated, spotless with incredibly comfortable beds. Our wraparound deck overlooking the water offered breathtaking views. It was so much fun to spend the day shopping and then simply walk back to our room. Everything about our stay was relaxing and enjoyable! I highly recommend Fisherman's Village and would definitely stay there again!

First of all, amazing service!! The person who took my order on the phone was extremely kind and…read morepatient with me as I ordered a taste of home. Upon arrival my food was hot and ready to go! I ordered the roast beef manhattan for myself and the pot roast melt for my friend. When I tell you the meat is DELICIOUS, I mean it's tender, flavorful and melts in your mouth. The mashed potatoes for the manhattan are super fresh and yummy as well. I also ordered a side of the baked apples. I will say, I do agree that the apples are a bit sweeter than I would have personally liked, but I know a lot of people enjoy them super sweet. My only other small sad note was that I had asked for utensils and bread when I placed my order and I made the mistake of not checking for them before leaving. After I picked up my food I stopped in the gift shop and picked up a few jars of jam and apple butter which I am also very excited to use. The gift shop had a very cozy feel to it and was full of goodies!

My husband and I tried coming here years ago and there was a suuuper long line. You can tell this…read moreplace is very popular. That time, we opted to just get a slice of pie to go that I remember being SO good, I KNEW we had to come back eventually for the restaurant. Here we are years later and we were able to get in with no wait. Service was a little slow but she was so funny and cute we didn't really care. We started with one of the giant cinnamon rolls and let me tell you, I've been thinking about it ever since. So warm and delicious and covered in icing!! Good thing I'm not on a diet lol. My husband got some hash bowl with gravy and scrambled eggs and he ate the whole thing. Loved it. It came with a biscuit which was big and warm. I got an omelet with spinach, mushrooms and cheese and it was as big as the plate and so satisfying. We were soooo full at the end, we couldn't even think about dessert. Next time though for sure!!

Great service, great food, and an unbeatable view! The grouper tacos were fantastic…read more The Waterfront is the perfect place to slow down, relax on the veranda, and enjoy a great meal with a glass of Pinot Grigio while taking in the beautiful Anna Maria Island scenery. Definitely one of our favorite spots on the island. Highly recommend!

Food was incredible, as always. We come here every year on our family vacation. Only negative thing…read moreI have to say is the older lady at the front with the short white hair was incredibly rude. She made a comment about one of my kids being "too big" for a high chair. Restaurant is so good, you should have welcoming staff especially at the front greeting guests.

Amazing food - oysters to die for and the bartender's are so very nice! Love this place!read more

This was my 2nd visit here but my first review. I didn't write my review the first time because my…read moreexperience with a party of 8 was absolutely perfect. So I thought I HAD to give it a second visit and see if my first time was just a lucky chance. Well, I went today for brunch and experienced another 5 star meal. Since it was as great a meal today, I'll comment on behalf of both. Greeted IMMEDIATELY upon entering the restaurant by a friendly up beat employee. The restaurant was very clean and seemed to be operating at a smooth pace. We were led to our table and handed our menus. Our server was with us almost immediately, smiling and greeting us to the restaurant. Menus were handed out and our questions were answered. We had 5 people in our party and ordered 4 blackberry Bellinis and I had a coffee old fashioned. We ALL raved about our drinks and after a few more questions, we ordered our meals: Crab Cake Benedict, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Chicken Sandwich and a Philly Steak Sandwich. All I can say is that EVERY plate was EMPTY! We ALL LOVED our food! It was hot, fresh tasting and delicious flavors. Even the fries were hot, crisp, fresh and seasoned perfectly. Forgot, Two of our party members ordered the wild mushroom torte, and...NOTHING left on the plate!! Our food was so awesome that we had to try 2 desserts: Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée and the Carrot Cake and yes...they were demolished and joined the 'Clean Plate Club'!!!!! EVERYTHING WAS OUTSTANDING AND EVERYONE IN OUR PARTY LEFT WITH AN AMAZINGLY AWESOME EXPERIENCE! GREAT job by EVERYONE WHO WORKED TODAY. Mic drop experience and I can't wait to go back!!!

This place is great. They have an awesome bar on one side and restaurant on the other. We sat in…read morethe private room with our larger group. All of the drinks are great and interesting (shout out to Diors, the bartender!). For apps, we had the mussels, bread service, and duck wings. Do not skip the duck wings - they were a great portion, the meat fell off the bone, and the flavor was phenomenal! For dinner, the group ordered the ribeye, shrimp and grits, chicken sandwich, pork ragu, and fish sandwich. The crowd favorites were the fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and shrimp and grits. Great spot in downtown Sarasota!

Updated Visit: We went to recreate and celebrate our anniversary and we were a disappointed with…read moreour food and the libations served as they were very acrid smelling and tasting. They drinks were remade but unfortunately the taste didn't move very much from its original state, perhaps that's how the Spritz tastes? The pork ragú this time was missing that je ne sais quoi. Perhaps a change in recipe? The server too, they were missing that dazzle that Connor had provided and fell flat with her personality. All in all, the experience wasn't as illustrious as the first go around. Previous Experience: From the door being opened for us, to the moment we walked out, the experience at State Street was celestial. The libations were on point and I thoroughly enjoyed two orders of the Holla Peña, it had a wicked nice kick! Their fresh, homemade bread was excellent and served with a nice side of salted butter. My date took the special. The filet with the dauphine pommes and enjoyed it very much. She couldn't stop smiling. I had the Pork Ragu and I'll say...it is something I'll fantasize about for sometime to come. LOL It was CHOICE. Our server Connor was so polite, timely, knew how to read cues and overall made it the best experience out dining in a while. It's all how you take care of patrons with pacing and knowing your menu. He also had some friendly recommendations for the rest of our date and couldn't have asked for better time. We will be back.

What a terrific night. The menu is very diverse, giving you lots of options to mix and match which…read morewe took advantage of tonight. First, I must commend the staff at the restaurant. Misty was our server and she was so pleasant, engaged and professional. She took the time to have a lovely chat with us and that was so nice. Also, I ordered a Lemon Drop martini and it was so wonderful that I asked if I could talk to the bartender. I Didn't get her name but she was so nice! She Gave us the recipe, the process and stayed for a lovely chat. Oh, and BTW, the food was great! We mixed a bunch of things ( mussels, Brussels, tacos and peppers) and all were terrific. With the exception of the peppers. Not great and Misty took care of us when we gave her that feedback. Overall, a 10 of 10 for service and 9 of 10 for food! Go there, you'll love it!

Very disappointed by the false advertising. Boca promotes that they serve lunch, but if you visit…read moreon the weekend, you'll quickly find out that they only offer a brunch menu with very limited lunch options. We specifically came expecting a lunch experience based on their advertising and were frustrated to discover that wasn't the case. There's a big difference between serving lunch and serving brunch with a few lunch items sprinkled in. Restaurants should be transparent about what they actually offer so customers can make informed decisions before visiting. If you're looking for a true lunch menu on the weekend, this may not be the place for you.

The service was great. We ordered lunch. It seemed most people order breakfast. It was nice to have…read moreboth menus available to order from. I had the BLT with cucumber salad, which was good. It's a nice option if hungry and the Blue Dog Bar and Grill is closed.

Everything is great but my favorites are the Floridian omelet, shrimp & grits and the breakfast…read morewrap. Yumm. This place is awesome.

Today was a super gloomy day and it almost looked like it was going to snow lol! Dave suggested…read morethat we head out to Matlacha and Pine Island and have a late breakfast at the Pine Island Getaway Cafe. Great idea! We love supporting our local community as it is still recovering from Hurricane Ian. We crossed the bridge towards St. James City and towards the Cafe. It was bustling and it looks like a lot of snow birds have found this hidden gem. Everything is homemade and baked there. We ordered our usual- Scrambled eggs piled high on a Croissant with bacon and cheese. A delicious crispy concoction that keeps us coming back! Not to mention the fresh ground coffee and the little patio outside overlooking a peaceful lake. We ate our sandwiches outside in the cool beautiful breezy weather. The sandwich is so yummy and you need a fork and knife to cut through the delicate croissant. Then off we go to our favorite little Publix on Pine Island to grocery shop. A lovely way to begin our day!

Incredible. Got a coffee and some desserts. The cream puff blew my mind. Will be gettin pot pie and…read moreFrench onion soup for sure next time.

Enjoyed a great early evening lunch/dinner. The staff was amazing and very attentive. Food just…read moreas wonderful. More than amazing was the bar back. He made sure he took care of the bar and was super pleasant to the customers. The day is 8/22and the time was 3:30 pm. Good job everyone!!

It was my first time there. Went with a date. I live 45 min away and have been to a few tiki bar…read morerestaurants in my area in SW Florida, and this one was the best. Love this place. We sat on the swings at the bar which were fun. Next time we will try the patio in the evening for a romantic dinner. They have a small gift shop. Bought one of those glasses and a coffee mug with their cool pic on it. They have free Valet parking. Please tip the guy. They also had music bingo when we were there on a Monday for lunch. I think they do it twice a week. I wish the place would be closer to my house. I would be there all the time. They have a very large bar. I would like to see more familiar items on the menu. You have to go there. It's on the water. Several small buildings with gift shops on the same street, we didn't have time to stop in there. We'll do it next time. Can't wait to go back for dinner

The food and service defines the experience. Blue dog never changes. Daily printed menus of fresh…read moreofferings, friendly familiar faces of staff and customers every day, the only downside is trying to find parking during peak times. This place thrives on volume and pure mayhem. But quality never suffers. The food is always amazing. I wish they had liquor, be aware all alcoholic drinks are beer based. A minor complaint which doesnt even effect my five star rating. The food speaks for itsself.

Blue Dog Bar & Grill is another local "must do"! Daily specials based on what is fresh, Friday…read morenight Prime Rib, and a fantastic everyday menu. The food is always super fresh, hot and delicious! Any choice from the "Fish of the Moment" is guaranteed to be amazing and I LOVE their Prime Rib! Staff is always friendly and quick but can become overwhelmed at peak hours. We tend to "stagger" our orders to prevent our entrees arriving while we are still eating our appetizers. Matlacha charm and Island Time feel will melt your day away, especially with a frosty Blue Dog lager in hand. Grab a seat at the bar if possible. Parking can be crazy during season. Cheers!