Great atmosphere! Payton was awesome, she went the xtra mile to change a food order for me!!read more

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!

We really loved the ambiance of the restaurant. Little red piano in the corner, music in the…read morebackground, soft enough for a conversation. We ended up doing the Date Night for Two, A Seafood Experience. We tried the conch fritters, absolutely delicious. The mango wasabi on them was fantastic. For the item to share we chose the crab and olive oil pizza. This was great as well. The crust and flavors were fantastic. I ordered the crab spaghetti, which was really nice with a little heat from the red peppers. For desert we did the poached pear in a reduction that was to die for. A small scoop of ice cream and whip cream to tie all the flavors together. It was like Christmas. The staff were great. Very attentive and friendly. Very knowledgeable and able to explain the dishes very well.

What a place! Amanda was AWESOME, as in all phases of our dinner she was attentive, on top of the…read moresituation and even went above and beyond to see we had a good time. And to top it off, one of the locals that gather there routinely PAID for our meal. We have stayed in many places [multiple time at this hotel] but this is so unique as to almost be. Unicorn. For the restaurant service, location, cost, and amenities this place cannot be beat.

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

Friends rave about this place. I finally had a chance to go. I called because open table has zero…read moreavailability. The hostess answered and she told me I could have a table for one at 7:15! Ok! I got dressed up and walked over there. My table was ready on time; it was in the lounge area of the restaurant. They offered me the table or said I could sit at the bar. I opted to sit at the bar. The bar was almost full but people were leaving. Apparently people eat early there. The bartender was swamped but smiled and got me a glass of water. Soon I had menus. I like that they have a regular menu as well as a specials menu, including the usual cocktails and some special cocktails. I ordered the conquest, which seemed like a twist on an old fashioned. They offered bread or focaccia bread, I declined. And heads up- bread service is not included. It's an up charge. Normally I don't care but I was having dessert, not bread. I had the halibut special. It was phenomenal. One of the guys from the kitchen dropped it off and asked if I needed anything'- I replied salt. I find that I need salt often at restaurants. They brought the salt out real fast! I had a bite and determined it didn't need any more salt- it was perfectly salted! Woohoo! Fantastic. I ate my whole dish and then I savored my cocktail. The bartender wasn't much for conversation , as she was very busy, alone, covering the entire bar and drinks for the whole restaurant. She did invite me to try dessert, and mentioned a coconut cream cake that was not on the menu. I agreed to it and it was heavenly. Seemed like cheesecake icing with fluffy layers of cake and subtle coconut flakes throughout. The chocolate ice cream was weird at first but then I realized it's like almond joy/ mounds - coconut and chocolate are often paired. The espresso crumble gave it a nice crunch and there was caramel all over the plate. Wow! I took the majority of the cake home. It was a large portion and indulgent. I paid my tab and finished my drink. I was not rushed. I would go back again. It's a bit pricey. The fish special was $58. The cocktail was $17 and the dessert was $16. So one person, who did not add on the bread service, was $91. It's expensive. I would emphasize you can probably get a seat at the bar if you can't get a reservation. Also- the entrance is hard to find. It's in the parking lot and not facing the main road. I got a little lost walking there. The signage is poor. I can't imagine going there the first time in the dark. So give yourself a couple extra minutes if it's your first time going there.

Wednesday CCGF LUNCH THE PERFECT CAPER…read more The Perfect Caper was more than perfect! We were over 30 ladies and our servers Zak & Tabby were superb in getting everything our ladies desired for lunch! We celebrated Mel o dy's March birthday ! And we had a few new comers join us. There was 3 booths and two large tables, and everyone was comfortable, and the conversations commenced. It is always a special place for our Charlotte County Girlfriends, Wednesday group. Food, ambiance and atmosphere top notch! We will be back for lunch, again very soon!

We were taking my friend with out of town guest to Village Brewhouse for the first time. It was in…read morethe 90s and with a wheel chair and a cane we were so much exhausted getting to middle of fisherman's village. We asked for indoors to get my 89 year old friend and 3 other seniors out of the heat. We stood inside a bit No where to rest to get seated. They finally took us to a table. We were exhausted and hot. Waited 20 minutes no one came to our table to offer us drinks and welcome us. So one of us went to find someone. The manager came and took our drink orders mostly water on ice and had to wait on that . Manager also took our orders but was 50 minutes to get our food. We got lots of appetizers and meals and had to ask for utensils to eat . Our waiter didn't check with us. And we kinda took care of ourselves then had to run someone down to get our bill.. Only thing good was they sang to my 89 year old friend for her birthday.. we were by the door so it didn't cool off much . Mostly younger people that seam to be having a good time. . We even had to ask for utensils after the food came and they were walking away. After the meal we had to chase down our bill cause not much attention to our table. . We were sitting by a hot open door with lots of traffic and a wheelchair. If this in non season I would hate to come in season.

Went and had lunch here this past weekend. We got a table inside with no significant wait time. The…read morehostess was friendly and our waitress was great. The atmosphere was your typical Florida bar restaurant theme, it's what one would expect. We ordered wings, big strawberry salad, loaded fried cauliflower, grouper, and a chicken breast sandwich minus the bread. The chicken was tender and good, the wings were not the best but ok, the cauliflower app was all around tasty and worth it, and the fish was pretty decent for a brewhouse. Overall for this type of restaurant I think the food was good. Compared to other restaurants I've been to that are similar to this it's decent quality. Appetizer 7.5 Entrees 7.5 Service 8.5 Atmosphere 7.5

This is a such a great spot to get a cocktail. They have a rooftop bar with lots of seating…read moreoptions. I've never eaten there but the menu looks good. Of course I've had a rum bucket :) and many other drinks. Everything is good. Gorgeous views of the sunset. Tables gave umbrellas and patio heaters are available as needed. One time there was live music. Not sure how often they have that. Parking is free behind the hotel. Take the elevator up to the rooftop. Bathrooms just outside the elevator before you go outside.

My husband stopped by here for a drink and we're hoping for dinner but there was an event that…read morereserved the majority of the rooftop and it was super hot everywhere else. The service was really friendly so I'll give it that but the drinks weren't that good. The view was nice so we would have like to stay for a meal but couldn't handle the sun. Would love to try it some other time though

we absolutely love our times at Finnigans. the entire staff is welcoming, friendly and engaged in…read moretheir costumers. the bar staff is amazing when we arrive, they remember not only our drink choices but also our food preferences. the games are so fun and the restaurant is clean. we highly recommend Finnigans.

Finnegan's Grille & Pub -- Port Charlotte, FL…read more Visit Overview: We stopped by Finnegan's Grill & Pub on Friday around 11 a.m. The restaurant was clean, neatly arranged, and welcoming, with a large bar positioned in the center of the space. Service: Our server and bartender, Kim, was excellent. She provided fast, attentive service and took the time to explain the daily food specials as well as how the drink special works. Food: We started with the lobster bisque, which arrived first and was surprisingly good. For our main meals, we ordered a prime rib sandwich with fries and a BLT with fries. The entrées came out shortly afterward, and everything was served hot, fresh, and full of flavor. * The lobster bisque was rich and tasty. * The prime rib sandwich was especially enjoyable. * The BLT and fries were also hot and very good. Overall Impression: Between the great service, tasty food, and friendly atmosphere, Finnegan's Grill & Pub made us feel like family. It was the kind of experience that makes you want to go back. I must give Finnegan's 4 stars Gulf Coast Terry

Stopped in for dinner with a friend on a weeknight. Service with Jessica was excellent. They have…read morean extensive menu. There is a couples menu where you can share an appetizer and dessert and choose two different entrées for $55. However, that shared menu is a little bit limited for what we wanted. We decided to order the jazzy mussels as an appetizer and two pieces of their rendition of bang bang shrimp. The shrimp is per piece and they are fairly large; We decided to just have one each and it was probably the best thing on the menu. I could eat ten of those. It was very lightly breaded and the sauce was what you would expect; like a sweet and sour Asian sauce. The mussels, I was skeptical of, because I wasn't certain I would like the broth. However, they were actually really good. I don't typically prefer a southern style sauce, but it was done very well. It had pieces of Andouille sausage and lots of corn. Although it was tasty, the mussels were overcooked as you could see they were so shrunken in their shells and super salty. For dinner, I ordered the beef Wellington and it came out cut in half, face up, with gravy all over it. That's not my preferred presentation as I don't think the gravy was necessary. The steak was a nice piece and cooked to my liking. The puff pastry was crisp and there was plenty of mushroom paste inside. The gravy really turned me off though. I added salt and wished for no gravy. The green beans, which was my side vegetable, would be commonly overlooked at many restaurants. But I found that the green beans were crisp and delicious and well seasoned. The baked potato was standard fare; it was baked with a side of butter and sour cream, and it was really good. I love a good baked potato. It was not one of those huge baked potatoes that you find at some steakhouses where you can only eat half and take the rest home. It was a regular sized baked potato. We had a couple cocktails, the special whiskey sour, the Diana Krall, the Caribbean espresso, martini and some sort of lavender vodka Collins style cocktail, I can't remember the name. All of the cocktails were really good. The wine list looked like decent prices and some well-known bottles were very well priced. We opted against dessert as we were super full. Ambience was spot on with the jazz band playing in the background; we were still able to converse and did not have to yell. The restaurant was quite full as the night went on. This is a well liked place. Parking was easy, there's a lot out front with plenty of spaces. Bathrooms were simple yet clean. As I mentioned, we were well taken care of by our server. The cocktails were great. The food was good. I would recommend this place for the ambiance/music/cocktails and the shrimp appetizer. I'm sure there is something better on the menu that I could try next time- like a fish dish. My friend had the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and was satisfied. 3.5/5 stars overall.

Best jazz jam on Wednesday eves till 9pm! So amazed by the quality of musicians that gather to…read moreplay. Excellent bar and spirit selection and the bartender was tops! Cool tv screen with famous paintings rotating are entertaining for your eyes, as jazz fills your ears and soul. Really excellent ambiance and diners seem like the food was great too.