Punta Gorda's waterfront dining scene is buzzing with launching of Leroy's Fish Shack, Castaway and…read moreLatitude 26 at the Fishman's Village. Leroy's Fish Shack which occupied the former Village Fish Market, was still under renovation. We stop by next door, to the Village BrewHouse. This is off season and we were able to get an inside table with gulf view without any waiting time for lunch. As soon as we were seated, the place started to fill up. The hostess was friendly and waitress was great. We opted for the inside seating due to Floridian heat. We ordered Blueberry Waffle, Cod Tacos and Fajita wrap with French Fries and fresh fruit. The food was good. The Blueberries were very sweet; the Fajita wrap was tasty. The Cod was Lightly breaded and fried with power slaw, Pico de Gallo, and remoulade. This is a nice place for lunch or dinner with an excellent water view. It was fun sitting by the water and watching the boats! Service during the week dates are fine! We never been here on the weekend!

Food was delicious. Matt was a great server. Attention was perfect. Ambiance was nice, very…read morerelaxing with a view. Just a little bit loud. We will definitely be back

This is definitely one of the most popular spots on the island!! It's a perfect lunch spot on the…read morebeach. We enjoyed lunch and drinks after getting to the area before being able to check in to the hotel. Obviously everyone was trying to get there around noon on a Saturday, but we only had a 15 min wait to sit outside. The vibe was so nice, and the food was exactly what we wanted with a great view! Totally should get there

Food is passable; it comes from Sysco Restaurant food company…read more Service is good, except no one smiles. The staff doesn't smile nor look you in the eye. As if the customer (us) are responsible for they being forced to work. Anyway that's the facial expression when staff interacts with customer. Don't feel welcome there any more. Going to Miller's Dockside. The make you feel welcome.

Kayleigh/Kaylie was excellent. She gave unmatched service. She did not miss on any of her…read moresuggestions. Gator bites perfect texture and taste. I've had some bad ones these aren't them. They were great. Redfish (blackened) Reuben 5/5 Fries tossed in cajun seasoning Fried shrimp 5/5 quality of shrimps. All of their desserts are made in house. The key lime pie was preeetty good. A good amount of Florida beers on tap. The cool bar top really sets the mood before anything started. Everything else followed suit. Great experience.

The hamburger topped with crab was absolute perfection--so scrumptious! The fries were just as…read moredelicious, and I'm honestly regretting not ordering a second helping to take home for later. It makes for such a fun destination for a motorcycle ride any day of the week. Can't wait to roll back through!

Five of us for the first time last night. We were sat at our table exactly at the time of our…read morereservation. We sat at the bar first had some wine. The place was still pretty much empty so the service was good. It went a little south when we got to our table. The waiter brought water over immediately, took over 20 minutes to have them come back to get our drink order. Then it took another 15 minutes to get our drinks from bar. they weren't correct, took another seven minutes to get the correct drinks. Our waiter was new and he did apologize. It seemed the bar got slammed and couldn't keep up with the drinks, the waiter was new and didn't understand the drink orders.. The restaurant was now full. No appetizers ordered soup and salads with the meal. They came out one at a time. And two of them we had to ask for have them to get served. The food was all served at the same time. Excellent meals, delicious food wide variety of what we ordered. Everyone loved it. Only exception, Was a peppercorn sauce for one meal had the flavor of McCormack's instant gravy and no peppercorns in it. The manager was on the spot. we got a replacement bar drinks, as it should be, by this point we're already at our table for over 30 minutes. Nothing was comped on the , maybe it didn't need to be. We did get the correct drinks at the but from start to finish from ordering to was 30 minutes.. The acoustics completely sucks a -100 rating. It was so loud we couldn't even hear each other or Talk next to each other. But that's the atmosphere. If you're looking for a dinner to have conversation when this restaurant is full, this is probably not the place. The pricing was in within what we expected not hi not low we eat out a lot. It was where it should be. At the end, they have a lot of kinks to work out, service has some need for improvement, kitchen and bar needs the timing down, the bar needs more staffing to keep up, the food was stellar. We requested the Chef to come to the table, and he did, complemented him on his delicious food. no one starts a new business and have it 100% smooth. will give time to work out the kinks and give it a second try. it was the delish food that saved it. and when we did receive the drinks, they were all excellent as well.

A CHANGE OF PLANS... THAT TURNED INTO A BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON!…read more Castaways to Latitude's Today was supposed to be the day our CCGFs finally embarked on Castaways for their soft opening for friends & family. Unfortunately, we did not receive the final approval from the County in time, and our plans had to change at the very last minute. As mentioned in the original post, Castaways' management had graciously made arrangements for 50 of our Girlfriends to be accommodated at Latitude's should Castaways not be able to host us. Thankfully, that option was available to us. As the host, I want to sincerely apologize to anyone who was disappointed by the change and decided not to join us. I completely understand the excitement surrounding Castaways, and I also understand that a last-minute change can be disappointing. Neither Castaways' management nor I could have anticipated this unexpected turn of events. Sometimes, despite our best planning, circumstances simply change beyond our control. But for those who came along and joined us at Latitude's... what a wonderful afternoon it became! We had 30+ CCGFs together, and the room was filled with exactly what makes our lunches so special--conversation, smiles, laughter, catching up, new friendships and simply enjoying being together. We also had the pleasure of celebrating two belated birthdays for Girlfriends who weren't able to join us in August. Of course, we weren't going to let their birthdays pass without a proper CCGF celebration! And we welcomed FOUR newcomers! Two were joining us for their second lunch, while two were brand-new Girlfriends. It was wonderful to see how naturally everyone connected and how quickly our newest ladies became part of the group. That, to me, is what CCGF is truly about. It isn't always about the restaurant, the plans or the destination. It's about the women sitting around the table. It's about making connections, welcoming one another, sharing a laugh, celebrating special moments and creating memories together. And then came an unexpected little bonus... WE GOT TO SEE CASTAWAYS AFTER ALL! At the end of our lunch, the front manager graciously offered us a tour of Castaways. And WOW! This place is going to be something special! With seating for 400+ guests, a beautiful bar, wonderful tables and comfortable seating, lively colors and an atmosphere that feels both fun and inviting, there is truly something appealing for everyone and every age. So while we didn't get to experience our Castaways lunch today, we were fortunate enough to get a sneak peek--and I think many of us walked away even more excited to return when the time is right! Today was a wonderful reminder that sometimes the best memories come from plans that don't go exactly as expected. Thank you to every Girlfriend who joined us today, rolled with the change, opened her heart to the afternoon and helped make it such a lovely experience. Your smiles, laughter and willingness to simply enjoy each other are what make these CCGF gatherings so special. I am truly grateful for each and every one of you. Here's to the next lunch, the next adventure and, of course... our eventual which is scheduled for December 30, 2026!! For our Castaways experience!

One night it can be 4 stars and the very next night it can be a 1 star with dog shit management…read more Stretto sits inside a beautiful hotel and resort called the sun seeker. There are great servers one night, but the next night you can get the likes of Joe and Jose. Jose peeked his head in our room (we had the wine cellar room with 10-14 people 2 nights in a row) First night with Chelsea and April rocked it, food was good too. No manager still ever checked on us. 2nd night after spending $1200 night before and spending $1600 the next night, we got a $200 wagyu steak placed down on top of dirty plates and apps that weren't cleared, table not reset, no steak knives, no side dishes. So i complained to Alexa. She's their GM.... She never came back. She never checked on us, she never said goodnight. They charged us for another steak they never brought. They finally brought everything else out, but the pastas were not nearly As good as night before. Also this guy Casey Smith who is the god and beverage director will not respond to emails. He pawns you off and takes the easy way out. Do yourself a favor and visit the hotel, and pool, and food court, but travel off site for dinner. Don't waste your hard earned money at Stretto where they could give 2 fucks.

Last night at the resort, I kept seeing the on site steakhouse and decided to check it out. At…read morefirst I was a little unsure about my attire, but then I reminded myself, girl you're at the beach, it's cold and raining... go enjoy yourself. Party of one and I was seated right away in the bar area. Charlotte was my server and she was great. I asked for her recommendations, which all sounded amazing, but I went with the grilled prawns, 6 oz filet, mashed potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. Here's my honest breakdown: Grilled prawns 3/5. The first bite had that perfect charred, grilled flavor... so good. But the second one didn't hit the same. Steak 5/5. Absolutely buttery, tender, and honestly didn't even need a knife. Chef's kiss. Mashed potatoes 4/5. Really good, just a touch too much garlic for my liking. Brussels sprouts 2/5. This one disappointed me. The cheese wasn't melted and the glaze was way too sweet. I only managed a couple bites and left the rest, which says a lot because I love Brussels sprouts. Now let's talk about that bread and butter... chef's kiss all over again. Creamy, whipped, and just downright delicious. I would gladly take that to go. Overall, it's a solid, typical steakhouse experience. Nothing over the top, but definitely some highlights. One suggestion though... please add key lime pie to the menu. That should be a staple at any restaurant in Florida, just saying.

Our server, Sam, was super nice and attentive! We had been traveling all day and were ready for a…read moregood meal. We had the coconut crusted grouper and it was amazing! The wings were very tasty! Salad dressings were great too! It was trivia night on the outdoor patio which was an extra bonus! We will definitely be back!

First timer here. Bloody Marys after breakfast next door at the Trading Post. Sat at the bar. Good…read moreview of the servers poring soft drinks. Servers seemed a bit stressed...well, only the male server. He was sweating, stressing, and just overall really not doing well. He's pouring ice from a cup into what looked to be iced tea all while holding the cup over the entire tub of ice as tea spilled into the ice. Smh. Did not order food or even look at the menu but I've had some friends that really like it here. Drinks were ok. Nothing fabulous. A little weak. Meh.

Casual Friendly Neighborhood Bar Vibes. Just went for wines and Edamame.....but all were…read moregood...excellent vibes. I hear the food is great.

Great stop at Peace river beer co the other day after an awesome visit to Peace River Botanical…read moreGardens . I did love their craft beer flight ($13) , all beers picked were yummy , my fav was blood orange ipa. Sushi were good, fresh , not the best I ve ever had but solid. Most rolls on the menu are unfortunately deep fried , but I still enjoyed it . Next time I ll just try something else . Good visit overall.

This is THE PERFECT hole in the wall, hometown bar! Super cool patrons, awesome jukebox options and…read morepool table and skeeball! As far as the uppity two who left the reviews for "staff infection" and "cash only", good riddance to bad garbage! Jim M. (Review 1) should've paid more attention in spelling and science. Unless he's got and infection from the people employed by his company, (staff vs. staph). Sheesh! As far as Eric G. (Review 2) I suppose not having $5 cash on you is the way he rolls, poor fella. C.J.'s IS a cash only bar and it IS a smoking establishment. The owner is fabulous and the bartenders are very nice. If you're looking for a down-home, friendly hangout, this is the place. If you prefer upscale snooty fruity treatment, seek your ice cold drinks elsewhere. CJ's GET SOME!

The epitome of dive bar. Good music, good ambiance, bar service. We had a bucket of beers and…read moresome other drinks. Enjoyed the scenery. It was out last stop on a bar tour of Punta. It's not highbrow, but was just fine for a drink or two (otherwise three).