SWFL Food & Places
Places to visit
Charlotte Harbor tourist shops, dining & sunsets. Check their website for events. Free parking
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta EsplanadeCharlotte Harbor tourist shops, dining & sunsets. Check their website for events. Free parking
Escape Port Charlotte
3191 Harbor BlvdRainy day/Need-a-break from the sun option
Healing waters, Old Florida vibes & world famous
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Warm Mineral Springs
Healing waters, Old Florida vibes & world famous
The Mayakka River is 1 of 2 of the only wild & scenic rivers left in Florida. Boat tours, BBQ & live music. Come here to experience "Old" Florida from long ago
Snook Haven Park
5000 E Venice AveThe Mayakka River is 1 of 2 of the only wild & scenic rivers left in Florida. Boat tours, BBQ & live music. Come here to experience "Old" Florida from long ago
Award winning “cane to bottle” rum from locally sourced pure Florida molasses.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alligator Bay Distillers
25522 Marion AveAward winning “cane to bottle” rum from locally sourced pure Florida molasses.
Fun date night! Good food & funny comedians and every table is good for viewing the stage. You won’t regret it!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Visani Restaurant and Comedy Theater
2400 Kings HwyFun date night! Good food & funny comedians and every table is good for viewing the stage. You won’t regret it!
Get on the Peace River on an airboat. Beautiful scenery. They also have Swamp buggy rides & horse trail rides. Side note: Hold a baby Alligator they keep in a tank behind the cash registers. Feed farm animals. Lovely countryside drive there. Recommend eating at the Nav-A-Gator Bar & Grill located on the Peace River to round out your day.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peace River Charters
4192 SW Adventure WayGet on the Peace River on an airboat. Beautiful scenery. They also have Swamp buggy rides & horse trail rides. Side note: Hold a baby Alligator they keep in a tank behind the cash registers. Feed farm animals. Lovely countryside drive there. Recommend eating at the Nav-A-Gator Bar & Grill located on the Peace River to round out your day.
Joshua Citrus Inc
4135 County Road 760Get the orange ice cream 🍊
Fun for the family. Easy 18 mile drive from the home.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Port Aquatic Center
6205 W Price BlvdFun for the family. Easy 18 mile drive from the home.
Fun playground for the kids in your group. Easy 13 mile drive from the home.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Garden of The Five Senses
4299 Pan American BlvdFun playground for the kids in your group. Easy 13 mile drive from the home.
Playground for the kids in your group. Located near Fisherman’s Village. Easy 5 mile drive from the house.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Gilchrist
400 W Retta EsplanadePlayground for the kids in your group. Located near Fisherman’s Village. Easy 5 mile drive from the house.
Treasure Lanes
1059 Tamiami TrailNearby bowling alley for some family fun!
Visual Arts Center
210 Maud StFree admission to art exhibits
Free admission ~ donations welcome. Open daily.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peace River Wildlife Center
3400 Ponce de Leon PkwyFree admission ~ donations welcome. Open daily.
Need a new book for your vacation? This wonderful independently owned book store offers new & used books.
Copperfish Books
212 W Virginia AveNeed a new book for your vacation? This wonderful independently owned book store offers new & used books.
Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park
501 Donora StWooded walking trails with exercise equipment & playground.
Tennis courts, kayak rentals, fishing piers and more along with a heated pool and playground. Perfect place for large family gatherings on the water.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Playa de Port Charlotte
4500 Harbor BlvdTennis courts, kayak rentals, fishing piers and more along with a heated pool and playground. Perfect place for large family gatherings on the water.
Military themed park & playground with a place to launch your canoe or kayak.
William R Gaines Jr Veterans Memorial Park
20499 Edgewater DriveMilitary themed park & playground with a place to launch your canoe or kayak.
Featuring several wines made on site and a global selection. Make your own wine.
Gilded Grape Winery & Wine Bar
3796 Tamiami TrailFeaturing several wines made on site and a global selection. Make your own wine.
Every Saturday 8am-1pm. Voted best farmers market in SWFL. Local produce and handmade crafts of all kinds. Great little market and it’s just a hop, skip & a jump over the bridge. Very easy to get to from the house and plenty of street parking.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Punta Gorda Farmer's Market
318 Tamiami TrailEvery Saturday 8am-1pm. Voted best farmers market in SWFL. Local produce and handmade crafts of all kinds. Great little market and it’s just a hop, skip & a jump over the bridge. Very easy to get to from the house and plenty of street parking.
Kidstar Park
18505 Paulson DrArcade, Go Karts, Mini Golf etc.
Nice movie theater inside the mall for those rare cold or rainy days or a family night out. Many restaurants around the theater as well.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regal Town Center - Port Charlotte
1441 Tamiami TrailNice movie theater inside the mall for those rare cold or rainy days or a family night out. Many restaurants around the theater as well.
This mall is still thriving! Shop here on a rainy day, to take a break from the sun or if you’ve forgotten to pack an outfit or two. Many chain restaurants as well.
Port Charlotte Town Center
This mall is still thriving! Shop here on a rainy day, to take a break from the sun or if you’ve forgotten to pack an outfit or two. Many chain restaurants as well.
Iguanaland Inc.
Punta Gorda Symphony
6210 Scott StGulfshore Opera
9911 Golden Gate Blvd WOctagon Wildlife Sanctuary
41660 Horseshoe RdVisual Arts Center
210 Maud StSea Grape Artists Gallery
113 W Marion AveA feeding chute that allows guests to send snacks to the gators. Kitschy old Florida vibes. Huge gift shop.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Shell Factory and Nature Park
41 North Tamiami TrailA feeding chute that allows guests to send snacks to the gators. Kitschy old Florida vibes. Huge gift shop.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdFeed the flamingos!
Wellen Park Farmer's Market
Feed the tigers!
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hábitat de grandes felinos y santuario de la costa del Golfo
7101 Palmer BlvdFeed the tigers!
Take a water taxi to Rum Bay restaurant on Palm Island. Make reservations for the Taxi which leaves from behind Leverocks Restaurant for a 15 min cruise to the dock for Rum Bay. You are not allowed to bring beach equipment on the Water Taxi or make use of the beach while at the Resort.
The restaurant does not take reservations for parties less than 8 people. However, reservations for the water taxi for parties of any size are recommended.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rum Bay
7092 Placida RoadTake a water taxi to Rum Bay restaurant on Palm Island. Make reservations for the Taxi which leaves from behind Leverocks Restaurant for a 15 min cruise to the dock for Rum Bay. You are not allowed to bring beach equipment on the Water Taxi or make use of the beach while at the Resort.
The restaurant does not take reservations for parties less than 8 people. However, reservations for the water taxi for parties of any size are recommended.
Essentials
Everything you need while on vacation
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walmart Supercenter
19100 Murdock CirEverything you need while on vacation
Clean & friendly grocery store chain, locally owned & started in Florida state with a great deli section. Get garlic pickles on your made to order sub, yum! Hot Tip: Order your sandwiches online and pick-up on the way to the beach to avoid long wait lines.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Publix Super Market at Peachland Promenade
24051 Peachland BlvdClean & friendly grocery store chain, locally owned & started in Florida state with a great deli section. Get garlic pickles on your made to order sub, yum! Hot Tip: Order your sandwiches online and pick-up on the way to the beach to avoid long wait lines.
Total Wine & More
19400 Cochran BoulevardBest prices place for your adult beverages.
Sprouts Farmers Market
Health minded grocery store within a couple miles of the home.
Earth Origins Market
Health food grocery store located next door to Sprouts.
ALDI
Grocery delivery available.
Sports
Close to spring training baseball parks ⚾️
Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training facility
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Charlotte Sports Park
2300 El Jobean RdTampa Bay Rays Spring Training facility
Watch the Atlanta Braves during spring training.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CoolToday Park
18800 W Villages PkwyWatch the Atlanta Braves during spring training.
Boston Red Sox spring training location.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fenway South Park
11500 Fenway South DriveBoston Red Sox spring training location.
Minnesota Twins spring training location.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CenturyLink Sports Complex
14100 6 Mile Cypress PkwyMinnesota Twins spring training location.
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th StBaltimore Orioles spring training.
Food ~ Englewood
Seafood restaurant located in the water, bay side.
Go here after spending the day at an Englewood area beach. Located on the water with inside & outside dining. Caribbean & Southern flavors from locally sourced ingredients. Great seafood dishes, water views, live music & specialty cocktails. ~ Take a tour of the on-site herb garden.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farlows on the Water
2080 S McCall RdGo here after spending the day at an Englewood area beach. Located on the water with inside & outside dining. Caribbean & Southern flavors from locally sourced ingredients. Great seafood dishes, water views, live music & specialty cocktails. ~ Take a tour of the on-site herb garden.
Go here when visiting Manasota Key beaches. Live music, sand-in-your-toes outdoor dining, good food & sunsets.
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SandBar Tiki & Grille
1975 Beach RdGo here when visiting Manasota Key beaches. Live music, sand-in-your-toes outdoor dining, good food & sunsets.
Lively waterfront “open air” restaurant with a live band.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass
260 Maryland AvenueLively waterfront “open air” restaurant with a live band.
Snook's Bayside Restaurant and Tiki Bar
Landy's Restaurant
1400 Aqua View LnRum Bay
7092 Placida RoadLemon Bay Market
Magnolias on the Bay
Ken & Barb's Grove City Kitchen
2000 Oyster Creek DrThe Waverly Restaurant & Bar
2095 N Beach RdMama's Italian Restaurant
2091 S McCall RdBeachcomber Trading Post
Breakfast & Lunch
Mango Bistro
301 W Dearborn St.Food ~ Punta Gorda
Peace River waterfront restaurant & bar. Free live music, big outdoor venue, beach volleyball, sunsets and tropical vibes. 5 miles from the house.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TT's Tiki Bar
33 Tamiami TrailPeace River waterfront restaurant & bar. Free live music, big outdoor venue, beach volleyball, sunsets and tropical vibes. 5 miles from the house.
Casual Family Friendly Waterfront Dining at the end of Fishermen’s Village
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harpoon Harry's
1200 W Retta EsplanadeCasual Family Friendly Waterfront Dining at the end of Fishermen’s Village
Outdoor waterfront seating and gorgeous sunsets located at Fishermen’s Village.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Village Fish Market & Restaurant
1200 W Retta EsplanadeOutdoor waterfront seating and gorgeous sunsets located at Fishermen’s Village.
Peace River Seafood
5337 Duncan RdKey West style Bar & Grill located on the Peace River. Good food, live music, outdoor & indoor seating. Visit on your way to or from Peace River Airboat Tours.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nav-A-Gator Bar & Grill
9700 SW Riverview CirKey West style Bar & Grill located on the Peace River. Good food, live music, outdoor & indoor seating. Visit on your way to or from Peace River Airboat Tours.
Call for their Lobster night. Located on the water. They also have an outdoor tiki bar that’s popular with the locals.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Riviera Bar and Grill
5500 Deltona DriveCall for their Lobster night. Located on the water. They also have an outdoor tiki bar that’s popular with the locals.
Delicious sushi and photo worthy cocktails. Outdoor and indoor dining on the water in Punta Gorda at Fisherman’s Village with fantastic sunset views.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pier PG
1200 West Retta EsplanadeDelicious sushi and photo worthy cocktails. Outdoor and indoor dining on the water in Punta Gorda at Fisherman’s Village with fantastic sunset views.
Best Burgers & Breakfast. Daily Happy Hour 11am-5pm. Karaoke
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burg'r Bar
317 Tamiami TrailBest Burgers & Breakfast. Daily Happy Hour 11am-5pm. Karaoke
Located at Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda. Lively waterfront atmosphere with Beautiful sunsets. Great place to watch an NFL game too!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Village Brewhouse
1200 W Retta EsplanadeLocated at Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda. Lively waterfront atmosphere with Beautiful sunsets. Great place to watch an NFL game too!
Fresh fish & prepared foods. Homemade sausages. Seasonings & Dips. Located in Punta Gorda.
Fresh Catch Fish Co
3769 Acline RoadFresh fish & prepared foods. Homemade sausages. Seasonings & Dips. Located in Punta Gorda.
Located in Punta Gorda for dine-in, take-out, or delivery. Taco Tuesday’s and family friendly. Shrimp fajitas and Margaritas are always a great choice!
Isabel & Annabel's Mexican Restaurant
201 West Marion AvenueLocated in Punta Gorda for dine-in, take-out, or delivery. Taco Tuesday’s and family friendly. Shrimp fajitas and Margaritas are always a great choice!
Upscale casual eatery in Punta Gorda, with good food & service.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
F.M. Don's
201 W Marion AveUpscale casual eatery in Punta Gorda, with good food & service.
River City Grill
131 W Marion AveDowntown Punta Gorda.
Fresh gulf seafood & hand cut steaks with beautiful water views of Charlotte Harbor.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Captain's Table Restaurant
1200 W Retta EsplanadeFresh gulf seafood & hand cut steaks with beautiful water views of Charlotte Harbor.
Local ingredients, fresh fish & organic poultry and meats. Chef Jeanie Roland makes magic and bested world famous chef Bobby Flay in a cooking competition. There’s dining tables in the bar if you have a tough time getting a reservation for the dining room. Food, drinks and service here are excellent.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Perfect Caper
121 E Marion AveLocal ingredients, fresh fish & organic poultry and meats. Chef Jeanie Roland makes magic and bested world famous chef Bobby Flay in a cooking competition. There’s dining tables in the bar if you have a tough time getting a reservation for the dining room. Food, drinks and service here are excellent.
Perch360
101 E Retta EsplanadeRooftop bar at the Wyvern Hotel
Really good Country influenced comfort food with a live band nightly. Large portions & lively dining area that can be on the louder side on busier nights. Arrive hungry.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leroy's Southern Kitchen & Bar
201 W Marion AveReally good Country influenced comfort food with a live band nightly. Large portions & lively dining area that can be on the louder side on busier nights. Arrive hungry.
Over 20 rotating taps of craft beer. Serving Thai & sushi cuisine.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peace River Beer Company
1732 Steadley AveOver 20 rotating taps of craft beer. Serving Thai & sushi cuisine.
Great food. Make a reservation a week or more in advance during busy season.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
321 W Retta EsplanadeGreat food. Make a reservation a week or more in advance during busy season.
Recommend sitting outside along the waterfront. Sushi is good. Fun and friendly come as you are atmosphere.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill
300 W Retta EsplanadeRecommend sitting outside along the waterfront. Sushi is good. Fun and friendly come as you are atmosphere.
88 Keys
Inside the Wyvern hotel.
Nino's Bakery & Restaurant
3078 Cooper StSaturday nights there’s a DJ dance party till 2am.
Dockside Grill
Italia
127 W Marion AveRiver City Grill
131 W Marion AveBest place for Filet Mignon (they hand cut them every morning). High quality food, nice atmosphere. Restaurant used to be named Hemingway’s and is now called Winesett. Lively indoor bar with fun cocktails and a lovely outdoor garden dining area. Outdated photos from the web.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Blue Turtle Tavern
139 W Marion AveBest place for Filet Mignon (they hand cut them every morning). High quality food, nice atmosphere. Restaurant used to be named Hemingway’s and is now called Winesett. Lively indoor bar with fun cocktails and a lovely outdoor garden dining area. Outdated photos from the web.
Made from scratch & generous portions breakfast place that also helps support the foster children in our community ❤️
FK Your Diet
Made from scratch & generous portions breakfast place that also helps support the foster children in our community ❤️
88 Keys
Inside the Wyvern hotel. Piano bar & restaurant.
Maury's
Best dinner in the area. Great promenade along the water. Beautiful scenery.
My Seafood Market & Cafe (Mainely Seafood)
16520 Burnt Store RdFood ~ Port Charlotte
Great sushi and customer service near our home
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fin Sushi & Grill
24123 Peachland BlvdGreat sushi and customer service near our home
Nan's Thai Noodle
1900 Tamiami TrailWe do Take Out. Food is consistently good.
1/2 Price Pizza’s on Mondays and they deliver. Menu portions are substantial. Popular spot.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Luigi's Pizzeria & Family restaurant
3883 Tamiami Trail1/2 Price Pizza’s on Mondays and they deliver. Menu portions are substantial. Popular spot.
Lively bar & live bands. 2 locations. One in Port Charlotte & one in Punta Gorda.
4560 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
2113 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pioneers Pizza
4560 Tamiami TrailLively bar & live bands. 2 locations. One in Port Charlotte & one in Punta Gorda.
4560 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
2113 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda
Fresh seafood to prepare at home. Call for their daily fresh-off-the-boat specials.
Charlotte Fish Depot
23440 Janice AvenueFresh seafood to prepare at home. Call for their daily fresh-off-the-boat specials.
Also known as The Grille at 1951. Casually elegant ambience. Offering seafood, steak & Italian cuisine using the freshest ingredients, locally grown when possible. Live music. ~ Tuesday & Wednesday evenings they have excellent 2 for $49 three course dinner specials.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JD's Bistro & Grille
1951 Tamiami TrailAlso known as The Grille at 1951. Casually elegant ambience. Offering seafood, steak & Italian cuisine using the freshest ingredients, locally grown when possible. Live music. ~ Tuesday & Wednesday evenings they have excellent 2 for $49 three course dinner specials.
For the vegans in particular, Dunkin has pretty good fresh avocado toast. We’ll stop here for breakfast sandwiches when we’re on our way to the I-75 on ramp. Easy pit stop when you’re headed out on a day trip because it’s also a gas station/convenience store.
Dunkin'
For the vegans in particular, Dunkin has pretty good fresh avocado toast. We’ll stop here for breakfast sandwiches when we’re on our way to the I-75 on ramp. Easy pit stop when you’re headed out on a day trip because it’s also a gas station/convenience store.
Yuppie Bowls
When you want something vegan, light & fresh…
Quality ingredients, authentic Italian dishes, and real close to the house.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bella Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant
1938 Kings HwyQuality ingredients, authentic Italian dishes, and real close to the house.
Popular & lively all day breakfast place with mimosas and bloody Mary’s. Get the their twist on a traditional eggs Benedict with fried chicken and biscuit….so good!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metro Diner
1720 Tamiami TrailPopular & lively all day breakfast place with mimosas and bloody Mary’s. Get the their twist on a traditional eggs Benedict with fried chicken and biscuit….so good!
The Twisted Fork
Good food, live music & you can reserve a t.v to watch your football games.
Casual Italian restaurant located close to the home.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Donato's
1900 Tamiami TrailCasual Italian restaurant located close to the home.
Bocca Lupo's Coal Oven Pizza
1900 Tamiami Trail