My first visit to Tamiami Tavern, but absolutely will not be my last…read more I had read online they served a good beef on weck. Well, that's a local specialty in my home state so I had to find out. The plate was golden, I was very surprised. The beef was very plentiful and top quality (sliced correct thickness and piled HIGH). The kimmelweck roll was hardy enough to hold up, but didn't overpower the beef. It had the perfect ratio of caraway seed and salt. A generous side of au jus, and horseradish, completed the sandwich. I chose coleslaw as the side dish, and it was also very good. The service was tops, the environment was very friendly and inviting. This will be top of my list to visit, and recommend to others when they request a good place to dine out.

My husband and I stopped by Tamiami Tavern for the first time for a quick dinner. The atmosphere…read morehas an Irish pub feel, and the décor is sparse. Both the hostess and our waitress were very friendly and welcoming. Our drinks were brought out quickly after we were seated. The Mountain Dew tasted almost like pure syrup, which made it difficult to enjoy. We ordered the Tavern Steak Hoagie with French fries, and I also had a bowl of lobster bisque. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite meet our expectations. The lobster bisque was extremely salty. The steak hoagie was small and wasn't what we expected for $24. We've enjoyed many steak and cheese hoagies over the years, and this one left us disappointed. Overall, the service and atmosphere were the highlights of our visit. While the food wasn't a hit for us this time, the staff was pleasant and the restaurant itself is clean.

Had breakfast at Fk Your Diet in Punta Gorda this morning and was really pleased with the…read moreexperience. The place has a fun, casual vibe with pastel colors, pink brick, and a personality all its own. As soon as we walked in, two waitresses greeted us and told us we could sit anywhere. Our waitress was excellent--friendly, attentive, and really helpful. I mentioned that it was our first time there, and she took the time to give us a rundown of some of the popular items as well as a few of her personal favorites. I ordered the corned beef hash with gravy, and my daughter had the grown-up grilled cheese with bacon and a mimosa. Everything was very tasty, and the portions were generous without feeling ridiculous. Overall, it was a really enjoyable breakfast with great service, good food, and a relaxed atmosphere. We'll definitely be coming back.

This was an absolute GEM of a breakfast experience for us, and perfect to cap off our visit to…read moreparadise with a terrific last meal before flying home to our corn-fed midwestern life. Starting off with the ambience, the place is SUPER cute, decorated with a color theme I call "sherbet whimsy" with a smattering of smiling emojis. Our party of 6 was warmly greeted at the counter and immediately seated together. We started off with their delicious coffee, some hot & some cold...all excellent! The menu is fairly extensive for a breakfast joint, so the server gave us some good recommendations & said everything here is house made. Wow! OK... so we all got different menu items, and despite being warned about the HUGE portions...we could not have fathomed how large they are, but the prices do reflect how much food you're going to get! The breakfast burrito could easily feed four people. Our lone young male in the group - who might have a tapeworm based upon his ability to devour gigantic amounts of food - did his best, but could only consume about 2/3 of it. He said it was amazing, especially when paired with their delicious house made hot sauce. Two of us got two different bennie breakfasts, and raved about the hollandaise, the stretched "biscuits" & the fried chicken. Despite being smallish young ladies, they put a good dent in their meals. One of us got the outstanding corned beef hash, and thankfully generously shared with yours truly!! She could not eat even half of her meal, so I was glad to help out! :) The corned beef hash is not your standard ground-up version from a can. It is house made, with larger bits of potato, corned beef, onions & peppers. They get a perfect scald on it & serve it up with eggs & thick sliced perfectly toasted/buttered toast. My picky husband got the chorizo scramble with a side of fruit & really enjoyed it. I got the fantastic avocado toast with a side of potatoes. Everything was perfect... the thick slices of toasted wheat bread adorned with melted cheese then topped with very fresh & perfectly ripe avocado slices. I didn't prefer their scrambled eggs & should have gotten them fried instead, but it was still perfectly good, especially when dipped in their hot sauce. Thankfully my husband shared some of his fresh fruit, which was ripe & good. I dipped the pineapple into that hot sauce, which was delicious together. The place is very clean, including the bathrooms. The clientele were a menagerie from various demographics...retirees, blue collar workers, bikers, vacationers; everyone was pleasant & seemed to be enjoying their meals. This was one of the better meals we had during our trip, and definitely the best breakfast by far. It's so close to the airport, too. I'm so glad we got up early enough to be able to fit in a stop here before catching our flight home.

We used Jay's to cater a party we recently had in our home. The smoked ribs and sausage were…read moreoutstanding . We received many compliments from out guests . The meaty ribs were especially good. We usually make the ribs but never again. We will order from Jay's! We also got potato salad and cornbread there. Everything was simply delicious and packaged nicely in foil containers that fit perfectly in our chafing racks. They do not deliver. You have to pick up your order.

We stopped by Jay's Smokin BBQ and ordered the pulled pork sandwich with baked potato, along with…read morethe BBQ wings and French fries. One thing we enjoyed was the selection of three BBQ sauces: Carolina, Hot, and Signature BBQ. The Carolina sauce is mustard-based and had a nice tangy flavor. The Hot sauce had a kick without being overly spicy, and the Signature BBQ sauce was also very good. All three sauces were flavorful and definitely worth trying. As for the food, the pulled pork sandwich was OK, although it wasn't the best pulled pork I've ever had. The BBQ wings were HUGE, which was impressive, but unfortunately, they were pretty disappointing in the flavor department. They were basically tasteless. The French fries were almost bordering on steak fries. They were cooked well and had a good flavor, so those were a win for us. Overall, I'd say Jay's BBQ is okay. The restaurant itself is clean, nicely decorated, and has a welcoming atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and attentive, which is always a plus. There were some good things, but the wings definitely needed some flavor. The prices were average for restaurants today. One thing to take note of: There is a 3% surcharge for using a credit card, so keep that in mind when paying your bill.

We like to dine at Toula's when we are looking or thinking of something different. We have tried…read moretheir gyros a number of times and they are fantastic. We have had salads with some type of meat and we have also tried the bowls. Everything is very tasty and flavorful.

Had lunch w a colleague We both got Greek salads, no…read moreprotein. Big salads with the standard ingredients for a Greek salad. Too few olives. They were okay. Others were busy ordering burgers, gyros and assorted platters. Good portions.

Looking for brunch on our way out of Punta Gorda. This came up with good review. Seems like a great…read morelocal spot. Friendly folks and seat yourself. Lots of standard diner fair in the menu. Hard to decide between breakfast or lunch but I was craving a burger. Cheeseburger it is!! It was ok. It appeared to be a frozen Patti. Cooked ok but nothing special. Deb had the chicken salad sandwich with a side of tomato bisque. Just ok as well. People were very friendly and a lot of locals. People were being called by first names. Vibe was nice but don't think we would come back out here.

This Family Grill reopened with what I assume is new ownership. It is not good. The sausage gravy…read moreis canned with some cooked sausage added. The American cheese looked and tasted like the plastic wrapped slices. The sausage in the omelet tasted like frozen pizza sausage the eggs were overcooked and dry. The grilled English muffin was burned. Dude, turn down the flattop. The servers were very friendly and attentive. The interior is worn but clean.

We were given a gift card for Jelly Bird for Christmas last year as we were going to spend February…read moreand March in Port Charlotte. My son found this, had no idea anything about it. Turns out we absolutely love it, went back many times and are looking forward to going next year when we return.

Food is amazing and the staff is very attentive. Adorable atmosphere with mismatched china. So…read morequaint. It's like you stepped back in time! Thank you. Lady Di's Classy Crafts & Boutique, Punta Gorda Isles.

Great bakery- must try their cakes. They are my go to for amazing birthday cakes and my visiting…read morefamily always raves about the taste. They have an inspiring selection turn of baked goods in the morning and they offer pizza and other foods as well as coffee (and they have milk alternatives like almond available). Super staff too, they are always extremely helpful. Also, the cakes are very reasonably priced!

Banana frosted doughnut phenomenal. However, don't stop there! Come back for lunch or the next day…read morefor a breakfast. Smells so good in here!

Great food and great ambiance. Grouper is one of my fav fish and it was even better beer battered &…read morefried; sooo good! Our server was a really sweet young man and he was very attentive. Overall, great spot, great food and great drinks

Salty Tarpon Stopped by for lunch on Friday about 12:30ish…read more We ate inside but they had a very nice outside Bar and tables. We ordered a Shrimp Cocktail and Maryland Crab Dip with Tortilla Chips. For our drink we got the Salty Tarpon Signature Punch. Jrod delivered our Punch quickly and soon after our Crab Dip with Chips and the Shrimp Cocktail. All the food we had was ok and the service was spot on quick. I must give this place 4 out of 5 stars. Gulf Coast Terry

Went there a few days ago because the reviews were five stars however I hate to say it, but I kinda…read moredon't see how. I'm not sure what the other reviewers had for breakfast but it looked nothing like what we got. The place was completely empty. We were the only two in this great big room surrounded by pictures and memorabilia. We wanted to love it, but sorry it just didn't work out. Sometimes places like this surprise you so we both thought let's give it a shot.. I got waffles, my husband got pancakes. Cantaloupe was good. Pancakes were dry. Sausage was undercooked and very salty. it was also rather pricey for what we got. But hey, I hear they have great burgers. Maybe they'd be a good carryout for lunch. The gentleman who served us and cooked our food was very kind and I wish them the very best.

Had burgers here on Saturday. We were the only 2 in the place. Gentleman working was very nice…read moreand took good care of us. The burgers were good, cooked the way we asked. Lots of flavor and juice. Just wish place was closer for us.

We wanted to grab breakfast on Tuesday morning before we left Punta Gorda and I'm glad we always…read morelook for local places to check out. This place was great. The service was top notch and the food was excellent. The decor is Detroit Lions themed. My wife and I split the Everything Omelet, Grits, English Muffin and a half order of Big Daddy's Sausage Gravy & Biscuits. This was perfect for both of us. Their servings are plentiful. Prices are very reasonable.

This place is great and a not so hidden gem as the locals and tourists alike have helped me find…read morethis business through awesome reviews. We came for a midday brunch and it was packed. The staff is great though and the kitchen moves fast so people are in and out, we only waited 10 min. The food is amazing and worth the price, you get so much for your moneys worth. The inside was bustling and felt just like a busy dinner would feel. We want to come back and try some more, this is def a cheat day meal type of restaurant although I did see a section in their menu with healthy offerings.