Father's Day Adventure at ICHI Hibachi - Gasparilla Island…read more If there's one thing I've learned after all these years of marriage, it's this: never question the itinerary when your wife is the family vacation planner. Somehow, she always finds places I'd never think of, and this Father's Day she absolutely outdid herself. She surprised us with a road trip to Punta Gorda, Florida, and then whisked us over to Gasparilla Island where the biggest traffic jam you'll find is a line of golf carts! Seriously, if you've never been to an island where golf carts are the preferred mode of transportation, you're missing out. The island is full of history dating back to the 1800s, the scenery is incredible, and the locals couldn't have been friendlier. After spending the day exploring, we worked up an appetite and stumbled across ICHI Hibachi. Let me tell you they understood the assignment! Back home, we've been to our fair share of hibachi restaurants where somehow the bill is huge, but the portions are tiny and you're wondering if you should stop for a burger afterward. Not here. ICHI Hibachi delivered: Huge portions Fresh, flavorful food Perfectly cooked steak and shrimp Sushi that disappeared faster than my Father's Day dessert Friendly, attentive service from start to finish By the end of the meal, we were stuffed, happy, and already talking about coming back. That's the kind of restaurant you hope to find on vacation. To my amazing wife thank you for another unforgettable Father's Day adventure. I don't know how you keep finding these hidden gems, but please don't stop. 10/10 would recommend. Just make sure your golf cart has enough battery to get you back after dinner... because you'll definitely leave too full to walk!

Great customer service, fast food preparation, hot food and it was delicious. Meat on display to…read moresee and it's all so fresh. Would DEFINITELY recommend.

OK......it's now Friday and YES.....we came back to Amimoto Sushi restaurant ..... twice in one…read moreweek !!!! . We enjoyed it so much earlier this week. This time, I changed my order up. I asked for my Okinawa salmon roll but added a twist and they accommodated my request. I asked for 50/50 salmon and Hamachi (yellowtail tuna). For a $2.00 up charge, I was all in. No spicy mayo for me but the eel sauce complimented the sushi very well. Maria was our server this time and what a delightful young lady. Such a nice pleasant smile and welcoming personality. Talked a little more with our Sushi Chef.... Nick. He speaks more English than we thought last time. Very friendly. Again, maybe not next week but we will be back to have sushi at Amimoto's. Highly recommended !!!

Excellent food and service. Nice atmosphere. My husband had Tonkatsu ramen. I had Tom Kah Gai soup,…read morea Godzilla roll and samurai roll. Delicious!

Great experience at Fin Sushi and Grill in Port Charlotte! They definitely stepped up their game w…read morea new updated menu. I stopped by there after showings and had couple of cocktails , Roses in Tokyo and Guava Blush, both were delicious and quality made, and I ordered Geisha roll made w purple rice, very yummy, and Hanoi, my server, suggested I tried Chu Toro special, sooo fresh and delicious. Do hope I come back there soon.

Beautiful decorated and inviting- Impressive, very fresh-…read more tasty...already have a few favorite rolls that I'd like to have again. Lots to choose from cooked and raw whichever you prefer. Full bar, with lots of cocktails on the menu along with Japanese beers and sakes- The staff is very attentive, great service. It was packed- the secret is out -

What a fantastic entertainment venue! LAISHLEY's of Punta Gorda…read more Whenever we have a special occasion, our Charlotte County Girlfriends can always reach out to Laishley's team, Samantha who is always very accommodating! We weren't able to celebrate Mother's & Girlfriend's Day earlier in May. Yesterday, Wednesday the 27 was our celebration and gift exchange! Vanessa our server was right on par with excellent service for all our ladies. Laishley is such a GEM, over looking Peace River & Charlotte Harbor. The grounds, gardens, entrance, interiors of the Restaruant are pristine. Their menu is extensive with a wide variety of refreshments, appetizers and exquisite entrees to satisfy anyone desires. Our ladies, had a great time, with wonderful smiles, laughter, and great conversations, as you will observe in our catalog of pictures! We love LAISHLEY's, and will return

Came for my birthday dinner last night and it was thus far the best dinner we've had while visiting…read moreFL. Started off with the calamari app, the calamari itself was excellent ! The dipping sauce it came with was like an Asian sweet and sour sauce that just wasn't my vibe but the calamari being so good made up for it. For my entree i got the Laishley grouper and it was amazing. I did sub the rice for mashed potatoes and it was deeeeeliciois. Sooo much flavor! We also had a pina colada and the flavors and creaminess to it was the best one we've had since being in FL. I'll be dreaming about it tonight lol Kyle was our server and she was so sweet and attentive! Would highly suggest this place for dinner - the vibes are high and the food and staff are great!

Stopped in for a late lunch today. Excellent beer selection. Just tell them what you like and they…read morewill make recommendations and offer a taste. The Thai food is made to order and delicious. We had a mix of sushi(fire tuna roll), Thai Basil chicken and gyoza. All were excellent. Stop in!

Came here Friday night for dinner after one hour and half no food in sight? Asked for edamame or…read moreany other appetizer that could be served while we waited, nothing available...

Basically come here once a week, Shirley is the best, food and service is always 12/10 I recommend…read moreto everyone I know !!

Misaki created a beautiful Sushi Birthday Cake for our daughter's Birthday…read more It was beautiful, artistic and delicious! The service was fantastic. Thanks for working with me to plan this special and tasty event!

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.

When in Punta Gorda we always come here. I love the chopped salad & add a blackened chicken breast,…read morebest chicken I've ever had, the buttermilk dressing is homemade & the croutons are made from cornbread. We are also trying the pulled pork sandwich which we've never had. Service is always great, they get busy & I believe they take reservations. Very casual place, a Tshirt is ok attire. Big draft beer selection also. The side of cornbread is a must to get. Going to get a banana pudding to go today!

As a cultural lesson and surprise we too our family including our to young grandchildren to Ichiban…read morefor a Habachi dining experience. Our meals were varied between steak, scallops, and chicken Harbachi style and well prepared. The dinners were very plentiful and very tasty. Our grandchildren enjoyed this special evenining learning about cusine and culture. This spot is small and it gets crowded especially in the Hanarchi area. Speciality beers and drinks are offered.

Not very good. Just ok. Portions size was just ok.... No ginger sauce? Soup was just ok... fried…read morerice rather dry. Nothing stood out as overly impressive ....

This was SO good! I had the lemongrass soup, with high level of "heat" and boy did I get it! I…read moreloved the chicken paid Thai as well. My honey ordered the Super Dragon roll and looooooved it. Mom got chicken teriyaki and enjoyed it. We all have a second meal out of it! Good prices and great food. Nice ambiance and the staff was kind, responsive and caring with a shrimp allergy at the table. Highly recommend!

Great place, just amazed at the variety of food. Impressive chef. Being from the Hawaiian islands…read morelittle partial to the sushi. Haven't been disappointed yet. A must try.

Decided to run in with my mom for a quick sushi roll or two. We ordered dynamite roll, samurai and…read morea basic California roll. I really loved the two specialty rolls, the California could have used more flavor. Served was super nice and quick, we really enjoyed her energy. Love the Japanese vibes, decor and music! Ate so quick I forgot to take pictures lol

Came here for my hub's birthday dinner. Great experience! Staff was super kind. The kitty robot…read morethat brings you your food is such a whimsical addition. My advice: pace yourself. We ordered appetizers, then salads, then hibachi, then sushi. The whole experience lasted 2 hours which in my opinion makes the price worth it. The food was fresh and the fried items were very hot. It was apparent that everything was made to order. I would for sure recommend this place to anyone looking for a dining experience, not just dinner at a restaurant.