Punta Gorda restaurants

Fresh seafood, burgers and cold drinks on the water, with a tiki bar and live music. Open daily 11 AM to 9 PM. Take the pontoon and tie up at their dock.

Pizza, subs, pasta, wings and cannoli, with sauces made in-house. An easy pick for pizza night by the pool.

Classic Italian dishes in a setting that works for a date night or a big family dinner.

A rooftop over downtown and Charlotte Harbor, with small plates made from local farms and its own herb garden.

Global cuisine and craft cocktails in the Wyvern Hotel’s art deco piano bar. Open for breakfast and dinner.

A downtown favorite since 1997, with imported drafts, ciders, a full bar, and pub classics like fish and chips.

Open seven days with patio seating and a private room that seats 45, which makes it handy for big groups.

Small plates, seafood, fresh pasta, salumi and cocktails.

Traditional Greek recipes made with fresh ingredients, with online ordering for a night in.

Right on Charlotte Harbor, with tropical drinks, sunsets and live music every night.

Healthy bowls with a local, community feel. Good for a light lunch between beach days.

Locally owned, with smoothies, fresh juices, a raw salad bar, vegan options and coffee.

Southwest Florida craft beers, a wide menu known for its fried tenderloin, and a view of the sunset.

Ice cream, lattes, cappuccinos and sandwiches. The kids will ask to go back.

Upscale coastal dining upstairs, with seafood, hand-cut steaks, prime rib, craft cocktails and a deep wine list. Nearly every seat looks out over Charlotte Harbor, and the sunsets are the show.

A casual, open-air bar and grill right on the dock, in the old Harpoon Harry’s space. Easygoing and lively, with the marina all around you.