Guidebook for Port Charlotte
Food Scene
Fishermen's Village Waterfront Mall, Resort, and Marina offers something for everyone. Shopping, dining, live entertainment, and water adventures await locals and travelers. With over 30 boutique shops and 5 different restaurants, you are sure to find something that pleases you and your family.
191 locals recommend
Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta EsplanadeFishermen's Village Waterfront Mall, Resort, and Marina offers something for everyone. Shopping, dining, live entertainment, and water adventures await locals and travelers. With over 30 boutique shops and 5 different restaurants, you are sure to find something that pleases you and your family.
Supermarket chain with a wide selection of groceries, plus deli & bakery departments.
11 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Cocoplum Village Shops
17179 Tamiami TrailSupermarket chain with a wide selection of groceries, plus deli & bakery departments.
A Classic Steakhouse with a Contemporary Feel
Casual Fine Dining | Full Bar | Outside Seating Available
All of our steaks are aged a minimum of 28 days and hand cut in our own butcher shop from Chairman’s Reserve, corn-fed Iowa beef.
For delicious steak in Port Charlotte, Prime is the place!
Prime does not accept reservations. All seating is first-come, first served.
23 locals recommend
Prime Serious Steak
19665 Cochran BlvdA Classic Steakhouse with a Contemporary Feel
Casual Fine Dining | Full Bar | Outside Seating Available
All of our steaks are aged a minimum of 28 days and hand cut in our own butcher shop from Chairman’s Reserve, corn-fed Iowa beef.
For delicious steak in Port Charlotte, Prime is the place!
Prime does not accept reservations. All seating is first-come, first served.
Quaint hole in the wall restaurant with fresh seafood and outside seating! Very afordable
19 locals recommend
Peace River Seafood
5337 Duncan RdQuaint hole in the wall restaurant with fresh seafood and outside seating! Very afordable
This has all you can eat buffet style. There is a Senior discount.
9 locals recommend
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
410 Andalusia BoulevardThis has all you can eat buffet style. There is a Senior discount.
Waterfront dining in Southwest Florida overlooking Charlotte Harbor. Charley’s offers a full menu and bar outside on the scenic Hunker-Down Deck, where you see the best sunset views in Charlotte Harbor. You can also dine indoors in the historic ‘Jim Reif’ room, named after our South-Florida-famous weather forecaster.
Our menus are eclectic. Try our fresh seafood dishes; including gumbos, crayfish, oysters and scallops. We also offer great steaks, chicken, sandwiches, pastas, burgers, salads, a large sushi menu and a spicy taste of the Big Easy! Be sure to leave room for one of our delicious desserts! We offer daily lunch, dinner specials, seasonal features and a children’s menu. Happy Hour is 2pm to 6pm, Monday through Friday. Enjoy Sunset Specials and entertainment seven days a week.
51 locals recommend
Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill
300 W Retta EsplanadeWaterfront dining in Southwest Florida overlooking Charlotte Harbor. Charley’s offers a full menu and bar outside on the scenic Hunker-Down Deck, where you see the best sunset views in Charlotte Harbor. You can also dine indoors in the historic ‘Jim Reif’ room, named after our South-Florida-famous weather forecaster.
Our menus are eclectic. Try our fresh seafood dishes; including gumbos, crayfish, oysters and scallops. We also offer great steaks, chicken, sandwiches, pastas, burgers, salads, a large sushi menu and a spicy taste of the Big Easy! Be sure to leave room for one of our delicious desserts! We offer daily lunch, dinner specials, seasonal features and a children’s menu. Happy Hour is 2pm to 6pm, Monday through Friday. Enjoy Sunset Specials and entertainment seven days a week.
Amimoto has to be the best kept secret of Punta Gorda. We have dined there on several occasions and the food, service, and ambiance are exceptional. The small family business is located in a small strip mall in Punta Gorda. Japanese decor evokes a feeling of calmness and peace, and adds to a very relaxing dining experience. The varied menu includes small plates, entrees, and sushi, Everything is made fresh to order. For entrees, we have tried the salmon, tuna, tempura, duck, and pork tenderloin. All have been exceptional. Each entree comes with a lettuce salad, miso soup, three Japanese salads, 3 pieces of California roll, an orange, and the main feature. When we were there, the Japanese salads included a green seaweed salad, red seaweed salad, and cucumber salad. Entree portions are quite generous. The entire meal is a wonderful combination of tastes and textures. We also tried the sushi, which is made to order. The Punta Gorda roll, crispy roll, and vegetable roll were a delight to our taste buds. The service is outstanding. Friendly, knowledgeable servers are committed to making sure the customer has an outstanding dining experience. I would highly recommend this restaurant for its delicious Japanese cuisine.
Amimoto Japanese Restaurants
2705 Tamiami TrailAmimoto has to be the best kept secret of Punta Gorda. We have dined there on several occasions and the food, service, and ambiance are exceptional. The small family business is located in a small strip mall in Punta Gorda. Japanese decor evokes a feeling of calmness and peace, and adds to a very relaxing dining experience. The varied menu includes small plates, entrees, and sushi, Everything is made fresh to order. For entrees, we have tried the salmon, tuna, tempura, duck, and pork tenderloin. All have been exceptional. Each entree comes with a lettuce salad, miso soup, three Japanese salads, 3 pieces of California roll, an orange, and the main feature. When we were there, the Japanese salads included a green seaweed salad, red seaweed salad, and cucumber salad. Entree portions are quite generous. The entire meal is a wonderful combination of tastes and textures. We also tried the sushi, which is made to order. The Punta Gorda roll, crispy roll, and vegetable roll were a delight to our taste buds. The service is outstanding. Friendly, knowledgeable servers are committed to making sure the customer has an outstanding dining experience. I would highly recommend this restaurant for its delicious Japanese cuisine.
Bella Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant takes pride in providing the freshest quality ingredients for its customers. Our commitment to our quality of food, service, and hospitality is what sets us apart. Our original family recipes are what remind you of the very first time you tasted Bella Napoli.
12 locals recommend
Bella Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant
1938 Kings HwyBella Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant takes pride in providing the freshest quality ingredients for its customers. Our commitment to our quality of food, service, and hospitality is what sets us apart. Our original family recipes are what remind you of the very first time you tasted Bella Napoli.
Shopping
The Port Charlotte Town Center is a mall located in Port Charlotte, Florida. Many of the shoppers are from Port Charlotte and bordering towns such as North Port, Englewood, and Punta Gorda. The anchor stores include Beall's, Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's, Regal Cinemas.
64 locals recommend
Regal Town Center - Port Charlotte
1441 Tamiami TrailThe Port Charlotte Town Center is a mall located in Port Charlotte, Florida. Many of the shoppers are from Port Charlotte and bordering towns such as North Port, Englewood, and Punta Gorda. The anchor stores include Beall's, Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's, Regal Cinemas.
Charlotte Square
2150 Tamiami TrailCharlotte Square, your favorite mix of shops and dining options in Port Charlotte.
This small rather compact open air mall is a nice stop. Plenty of souvenirs and clothing to chose from. Great place to escape from the rain too. There are a few restaurants. Great for the mobility impaired as there are ramps along with the stairs. Walk on the marina side and enjoy the boats and the activity at the marina. They often have live music. Plenty of free parking and they offer a valet and a golf cart to pick you up in the parking lot if you like.
191 locals recommend
Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta EsplanadeThis small rather compact open air mall is a nice stop. Plenty of souvenirs and clothing to chose from. Great place to escape from the rain too. There are a few restaurants. Great for the mobility impaired as there are ramps along with the stairs. Walk on the marina side and enjoy the boats and the activity at the marina. They often have live music. Plenty of free parking and they offer a valet and a golf cart to pick you up in the parking lot if you like.
Visual Arts Center Punta Gorda
"The Visual Arts Center galleries, at the Corner of Maud Street and Marion Avenue, across from Fishermen's Village in Downtown Punta Gorda, are always free and open to the public. We invite you to come see for yourself why the Visual Art Center is truly a community gathering place."
Over 12,000 happenings for the young and young at heart in education, recreation and social activities. Theater performances, expos, classes, restaurant, shopping and an assortment of card games and hobby clubs and so much more.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron StOver 12,000 happenings for the young and young at heart in education, recreation and social activities. Theater performances, expos, classes, restaurant, shopping and an assortment of card games and hobby clubs and so much more.
Parks & Nature
This is a sweet little recreation area. I've spent many hours teaching my daughter to swim in the public pool with the help of wonderful lifeguards. The beach area is small & crowded during g the season. A long pier extending into the harbor makes for good fishing & picturesque photo ops. There is an easy boat/kayak ramp with plenty of parking & free life vests on loan. There is a large facility available to rent for weddings or business events. There is also a playground, basketball court, restrooms & picnic shelters. Charlotte Harbor water is tannic, tea color, some people think it's dirty but it's brackish because the harbor is where fresh water from the Peace River meets salt water from the Gulf of Mexico. This is a great recreation area with something for everyone. I would prefer if parking were free but it's a County-run facility & local residents can't pick up the tab for all the visitors who enjoy this facility.
39 locals recommend
Port Charlotte Beach Park
4500 Harbor BlvdThis is a sweet little recreation area. I've spent many hours teaching my daughter to swim in the public pool with the help of wonderful lifeguards. The beach area is small & crowded during g the season. A long pier extending into the harbor makes for good fishing & picturesque photo ops. There is an easy boat/kayak ramp with plenty of parking & free life vests on loan. There is a large facility available to rent for weddings or business events. There is also a playground, basketball court, restrooms & picnic shelters. Charlotte Harbor water is tannic, tea color, some people think it's dirty but it's brackish because the harbor is where fresh water from the Peace River meets salt water from the Gulf of Mexico. This is a great recreation area with something for everyone. I would prefer if parking were free but it's a County-run facility & local residents can't pick up the tab for all the visitors who enjoy this facility.
“It is located within the Ponce DeLeon Park which has a man-made beach that often finds folks bringing out chairs, tables, and some wine to enjoy what is often a great sunset over Charlotte Harbor.”
“And, as a bonus, it's right in Ponce de Leon Park so you can take a picnic lunch or walk by the water and enjoy the scenery!”
34 locals recommend
Peace River Wildlife Center
3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy“It is located within the Ponce DeLeon Park which has a man-made beach that often finds folks bringing out chairs, tables, and some wine to enjoy what is often a great sunset over Charlotte Harbor.”
“And, as a bonus, it's right in Ponce de Leon Park so you can take a picnic lunch or walk by the water and enjoy the scenery!”
Great Beach. Easy parking, lots of shells. Bring snacks and drinks, chairs and an umbrella and stay a while. There was little to no seaweed and we found plenty of shark teeth.
239 locals recommend
Englewood Beach
Beach RoadGreat Beach. Easy parking, lots of shells. Bring snacks and drinks, chairs and an umbrella and stay a while. There was little to no seaweed and we found plenty of shark teeth.