Location: Punta Gorda
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Top 10 American food in Punta Gorda, Florida, United States
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Punta Gorda. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. The thriving little city of Punta Gorda enjoys a pleasant year-round climate, relaxed lifestyle, and many recreational opportunities. The friendly hospitality, year-round planned activities, shuffle board courts, great restaurants, golfing, fishing, and miles of sandy beaches make Punta Gorda an ideal vacation destination. Take a day to experience the most interesting waterfront complex-Fisherman’s Village. Here you will find a conglomerate of unique shops and restaurants. Look no further for all your vacation needs including boats, jet skis, and bicycles for rent. For the avid camper there is nothing quite like the Babcock Wilderness Adventures, which offers eco tours through acres of swamps, trails, and wildlife. Take a Swamp Buggy Tour through Telegraph Cypress Swamp. Be enthralled by the variety of flora and fauna. Keep a lookout for elusive panthers, bison, exotic tropical birds, and alligators. Once you emerge from the swamps, take a deep-sea fishing excursion in the Gulf of Mexico. Some companies offer sightseeing cruises to the outer islands, including full and half-day cruises. Enjoy a romantic sunset cruise, and be amazed at the most beautiful sunsets in Florida. If you want, try a round of Golf at the Punta Gorda Country Club semiprivate 18-hole, par 72 golf course. This tree-lined green boasts open fairways and great views. There is a driving range and pro shop, and rental clubs are available. At night, you should get out and sample some of the best fresh local cuisine. Offerings range from stew chicken and stew pork to whole fried snapper and snook filets. Restaurants range from open-air, thatch-roof structures to small romantic and upscale dining establishments.
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10. Elena's South Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 297 reviews
Reviewed By mikeandchris15
Found this family run restaurant driving by looking for breakfast. Western cheese omelette was one of the best. Waffles and pancakes looked like something I would like to try. Based upon my breakfast experience I would love to try lunch and dinner. High quality and cooked to order. Generous servings. Bacon extra crispy if requested. Great service. The people there are glad to serve you. Didn't even know this place was highly rated until later. It is a real find.
9. Village Fish Market Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1006 reviews
Oldest restaurant in Punta Gorda!!! Award winning New England Seafood Style restaurant, from Fish 'N' Chips to Maine Lobster Salad, from Ipswich Clams to Grape Nut Pudding. Many meat lover specials too and a great gluten free menu. Watch stunning sunset v
Reviewed By ChALUTCH
We stopped here last week for the fabulous sunset.We had a table outside on the pier which was perfect.We had two craft beers each,I had the funky buddha and my better half had a Cigar City.We shared the appetizers, mussels in garlic sauce and fried calamari-both were excellent.The service was a little slow but friendly when we did get served.Sunset pics to follow.
8. Peace River Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By RamblerKen
First of all we didn't order off the menu, per se. We had a couple sampler platters for our small group, but everything we had was food that could be ordered individually or as part of the many combos available on the menu. We opened up with a cup of gator gumbo and it was superb, thick, with a nutty roux. Then came the incredible platters with fried and steamed shrimp, clams (cooked perfectly) succulent, salty steamed oysters, gently fried rock lobster, fried and blackened snapper and fried mullet. Personally, I loved everything but the mullet. It's often a featured item on the menu but General Manager Jerry Collins said they're happy to let customers try a sample piece before they decide on ordering a full plate or an "all-you-can-eat" special. The restaurant specializes in blue crabs, but crabs were unavailable during our visit (not due to any fault of the restaurant). We didn't miss them. If you are a seafood nut, give this place a try when near Punta Gorda.
7. Perch 360
Overall Ratings
4 based on 230 reviews
Overlooking downtown Punta Gorda and Charlotte Harbor, the beautifully landscaped Rooftop Bar & Restaurant has views to match its cuisine. Savor signature cocktails, local craft beers and boutique wines along with an enticing Tapas menu in a relaxing al f
Reviewed By Gary B
We did not stay here ( Locals) but often stop for cocktail on the roof or downstairs in the Piano bar. We decided to try them for dinner. The food is good and the service was excellent. Thanks Natalie
6. River City Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 991 reviews
Reviewed By Debra F
River city Grill did an excellent job accommodating our large group for lunch. They were prepared with tables set including water and menus for each person. The food was excellent and our servers Jennifer and Kristan were attentive to our needs.
5. John Ski's House of Breakfast and Lunch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 404 reviews
Reviewed By maryannb225
Clean, server was great and food was very good. Not fancy, but, family type restaurant. I had their beef liver and hubby had a breakfast meal. The liver was done just the way I asked for it to be done. My husband couldn't even finish all his breakfast because it was such a generous portion and he said it was very good.
4. F.M. Don's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By Patricia F
This is an annual event in the summer. So the annual dinner was 8.21.19. Had to make reservations. 3 courses, $25/pp. We got there @ 5:15 and it was jammed. Extra tables had been added. 50 were on waiting list, so couldnât attend. 1st course choice of house or Caesar salad, or gazpacho. 2nd course, choice of bison meatloaf, braised short rib, pork chop, Faroe Island salmon, or Boulibase, dessert choice of chocolate cake or cheesecake. 6 @ our table. 2 meatloaf, 3 salmon and 1 short rib. Everything was top notch. And kudos to both the kitchen and wait staff. Timing perfect between courses. One more kudo, thank you Father Jerry for putting this dinner together.
3. The Blue Turtle Tavern & Raw Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 595 reviews
The Blue Turtle offer unique settings in each of its spaces. The impressive fireplace area is flanked with ceiling-high bookcases, reminiscent of an exclusive club. The Claw Bar area showcases the abundance of a coastal tavern spilling the day's catch on
Reviewed By fanofDickens
Closed Sundays in summer? Or July? Not sure. We drove from North Fort Myers to Punta Gorda for dinner on Sunday. The phone answering machine does not inform you of this. Doesnât say anything. Donât go Sundays till âin-seasonâ? Clarify before you go. Just advice. Their website does not clarify this either.
2. The Perfect Caper
Overall Ratings
4 based on 657 reviews
Reviewed By MarkO95
Excellent atmosphere, friendly and professional staff. Nice bread, salads, appetizers, nice wine list. Very nice menu, excellent seafood. Reservations highly recommended even in the summer. Cozy and friendly bar.
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1. The Orange House Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 184 reviews
The Orange House is combination Bistro and Wine Bar. We offer small plates of various portions. You may snack on imported olives, nibble on a Artisan Cheese Plate, or if you are up for something a bit heartier...you can choose a Flatbread or Wine Bar Plat
Reviewed By FloridaMeister
Who would have thought you could get a good breakfast at a wine bar. Well, you can here. I had the ham & cheese quiche of the day, while my wife had biscuits with bacon, tomato and/or sausage gravy. My quiche came with a great arugula and spinach salad, her bacon was crisp as ordered. We had the place to ourselves for all intents and purposes. Bianca was a great waitress and Lisa did a bang up job in the kitchen. They never did tell me what wine paired with scrambled eggs tho....
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