On Saturday, June 20, 2026, CHARLOTTE COUNTY GIRLFRIENDS' had a FATHER's celebration brunch at Winesett House in Punta Gorda on Marion Street. The Winesett House is decorum and ambiance above all. Once you enter you are immediately taken to an English Fine Dining Establishment. We started with refreshments at the bar, with delicious Bloody Mary's, fine Wines of all sorts, Martinis, etc Then we went into the private dining room off the front of the entrance. Comfortable, well place tables, with enough room for our guest to mingle between tables. The staff is superb, the starters, appetizers are enticing, and the entrees are a wide range of variety from salmon to chicken with waffles, glorious fresh salads, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, steaks. All very well prepared to your desire. This event was our second celebration at Winesett House, always we are extremely pleased. We will return definitely for another future occasion. read more

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I went back a few evenings later and ordered a bowl of the southern style lobster bisque and the ribeye as my entree. The creamy bisque was not overpowering- there were small amounts of sweet corn and a topping of bacon and green onion. I would have liked some bits of lobster meat as well. The ribeye was grilled to temp-tender and flavorful and resting over a drizzle of sweet bbq sauce on the plate. The steak was accompanied by fresh steamed green beans and sautéed mushrooms and quartered red potatoes. Delicious. I ended with a key lime pie slice to go. It had the right consistency and tart to it and real whipped cream on the side. read more

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We had dinner on a week night. We had a reservation but this place is fairly big, so we didn't need it. We were sat immediately. Our server came around and poured us water and took our drink order. They have these cute refillable glass water bottles with their logo on it. My lemon tart-tini cocktail was good- but the bartender failed to put the graham cracker crust on the rim and the whipped cream:( I mentioned it to the server but instead of her saying they'd make it again- she asked if I wanted it on the side. What? I decided not to make a big deal out of it. Dinner was excellent. The salad was unique and delicious. The complimentary bread appeared to be undercooked and over floured but surprisingly it was very good. I love that they had a side of butter as well as a side of butter with local honey! My husband had the scallops over risotto; it wasn't really risotto texture though. It was more like rice- it didn't have that creaminess. He didn't eat much of that but the scallops were huge and had a nice crust. The lighting was low- forgive my terrible scallop picture. I had the short rib and shrimp combo. I don't know how the shrimp and the short rib go together. They seemed like two dishes side by side and not like a pairing, but I did enjoy both of them. I was very happy that I could say no to the potato and instead get double veggie. Our server said normally there is a charge for that but she felt bad about the lack of quality control on my cocktail, so she was able to nix the double veggie charge. Sweet. :) For dessert, we asked for the salted caramel cheesecake. We were so sad to hear that they had sold out of the cheesecake!!!! We had our hearts set on that so none of the other options sounded good. So instead we just shared a dessert cocktail- coconut white chocolate martini- was tasty. The restaurant is cozy and upscale. The bathrooms are clean. Parking is along the street. Service is good. I would recommend this place for a date night dinner. read more

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I only found one thing on the menu I liked, and that was the salmon salad minus the onions. I must say it was delicious. The dressing was fantastic. Several dishes had shrimp included, which I don't like, and I'm also not a fan of rice pilaf. I guess I am just too picky. The calamari was okay, but the sauce on top was great. The guys enjoyed the oysters Rockefeller, a steak medallion special, and the scallops. read more

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We went here on Easter with 4:15 reservations. ( note to self they don't seat you until your set time). Kendall was our server and she was awesome, very friendly and attentive. I asked if I could order the short ribs without the shrimp and was told that they would and they double up on the other protein all the time. So I got the short ribs and a standard salad, the wife got the crostini's with goat cheese and scallops. All of the food was excellent, we had enough to take home for another meal. Ambiance was down home worm feeling and I will definitely go back for those special days. Our bill was $109.00 plus tax and tip for two people with one alcoholic beverage. read more

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I've been to the Winesett many times and I've always loved it but this most recent time was off the charts delicious. Thanks again for never disappointing!! read more

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This was my second visit to Winesett House, and I was so excited to be back! I came last year on a trip to Punta Gorda, and the restaurant stood out so much that I had to go again this year. The ambiance is cozy and feels upscale without crazy prices, and the staff is kind and attentive. We started with 2 signature cocktails, and both were great! The Royal Jelly was definitely gin forward, but really well balanced with nice flavor. We enjoyed the complimentary warm bread before the meal, and since we were saving room for dessert, we went right into entrees! The seared sea scallop risotto was heavenly - the scallops were perfectly cooked, and the risotto was full of flavor. The lightness of the scallops balanced the heavier risotto base perfectly. My friend enjoyed the short rib and shrimp entree, which was also delicious! The short rib was extremely tender with a great mustard sauce, and the shrimp had a fun chimichurri sauce that paired really well! Served on a bed of mashed potatoes with asparagus, you can't go wrong with this dish. We saved the last of our appetites for key lime pie for dessert, which was the perfect way to end the meal! I love this restaurant and it will continue to be a staple for me when I'm in Punta Gorda. read more

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We went recently for brunch. Good and service were both great! We will return for dinner sometime soon!

This was our first time here and super happy we chose it! Super cute restaurant, amazing staff and great food. Just an overall good vibe!We had a party of 9 and didn't call for reservations until the day of, and they were so nice and put three tables together for us! I ordered a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives; and for our main entree we got the pork chop, seared scallops and braised short rib. The braised short rib was my favorite. Highly recommend! read more

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We went to the Winesett House and were treated like family!Dave was our server and was definitely on point. He was very accommodating and made our experience spectacular! The food was outstanding. I had the best bone-in pork chop ever! We also had the short rib and shrimp, surf and turf, and ribeye. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasty as hell. The decor has a masculine feel, authentic, and cozy. Then came the owner, Travis Winesett. What an awesome host, owner, and head chef! He spent so much time with us and made us feel like family. I fully recommend this restaurant from top to bottom! read more

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Winesett House is a favorite on West Marion. It is a beautiful restaurant with a semicircular bar and several rooms. An evening in the lovely garden outside is so enjoyable. Bill Frederick, a popular local entertainer, performs there weekly. Look for your bill to be presented in one of the vintage books from the library where patrons have written reviews. There is nowhere quite like the Winesett House. JM Johnston read more

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We always enjoy having dinner in Punta Gorda at Winesett. All the menu items we have tried have been delicious! Now that tourist season is winding down, it is much easier to get a table! read more

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Excellent scallops an oyster Rockefeller. Very nice ambience. Pleasant and efficient service.

We came for dinner and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Parking was easy to find, and we were seated right away. The service was excellent, with attentive servers and food and drinks arriving quickly. Everything we ordered was delicious. I had the rigatoni without sausage and also tried the calamari and lobster bisque, which were all outstanding. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a nice spot to enjoy a great dinner. read more

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Really cool place in downtown Punta Gorda. Ashley our server was probably the best server I have ever experienced! She was attentive, knowledgeable and confident in her role. She made great recommendations and made sure we had everything we needed especially as we were celebrating a milestone birthday. The food was wonderful as well - wonderful favorites with a little twist. read more

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WOWOWOWOWOW!! Let me preface this by saying I expected great things from this restaurant based on reviews and pricing. They were WELL exceeded. We made a reservation and were able to be seated outside even with an event going on. We appreciated it. We started with drinks and bread. The bread was fresh and warm. The perfect start. Our waitress gave great recommendations for food which we took. She let us take our time and enjoy our drinks before ordering. Everyone of our dishes were impeccable. My husband ate his Chilean sea bass in 10 mins. He rarely finished a meal. I could not believe it. The asparagus were the size of trees!! The salmon and short ribs were a highlight. We could not get enough. We ended with the chocolate mousse bomb. Omg even if we didn't have room we could make some for this delicious dessert!! It was the perfect cap. EVERYONE who works here takes the time to make sure the experience was amazing. We appreciated being checked on for water and drinks even after we had paid. Only complaint was I wanted to go here based on the fresh oyster reviews only to find out they don't serve them. Still so happy we went. The highlight of our trip!! read more

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Came here on a Friday night and we loved this restaurant! The staff were so friendly and attentive. I ordered the risotto with scallops and it tasted delicious. We came closer to closing time so I was pleased our food and service was very good. They also were playing live music, it was a very cute restaurant. I'd recommend! read more

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The food, staff & atmosphere are PHENOMENAL. My favorite has been the pork chop with mustard aioli however, marinated steak tip special out of this world. read more

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We came here on Father's Day expecting it to be busy. It wasn't overly crowded but there was loud live music which made the atmosphere a little less steakhouse and a little more bar vibe. My Cobia was cooked perfectly and the Grit cake was also crispy and cooked well. My husband's filet however was much too overcooked. He asked for medium rare which the very nice server repeated to him and when it came it was medium well. He doesn't often send things back but he considered it, by the time our server came to the table about ten minutes after we got our food he just decided to keep it as he had about a third of the steak gone. The potatoes as you can see are also very well done and he said tasted a little burnt. Overall it was a decent place, not bad prices. We probably wont come back but we're glad we tried it. read more

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We recently checked this place out, and overall it was a good experience. The service was great--friendly and attentive--and the food was very good, though not quite a "wow." I had the salmon and my husband had the short rib. Both dishes were well-prepared and tasty. That said, I'm going with a 4 . A couple of dollars less would've made more sense for what we got. read more

The service was amazing. The decor is so relaxing and soothing, and the music that they were playing matched it. The food recommended by our server was spot on. The filet mignon was perfect, the ribeye was cooked to perfection, the salmon was top-notch and the shrimp and grits from a person who is so picky said it was the best he ever had. we were so busy talking we skipped on the appetizer and we were so full that we didn't have dessert, but I'm sure both are amazing. The only reason for the four-star is that I made a reservation in advance made it very clear that please give me an amazing table to impress folks that were coming to our local area. we literally got the table in the front dining room in the corner facing a rock faux rock wall. It was almost like I shouldn't have said anything at all. They have the most amazing outdoor dining and the middle dining by the bar is so elegant and we got a very cold brick wall experience. I strongly advise that they pay attention to the request that are made prior to arriving. Otherwise, everything was amazing and we absolutely be back. read more

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The food is good, but different. Not many options to choose from, just shrimp, salmon, and beef. Would be nice to have had a nice salad option or chicken option. Drinks were amazing! A bit pricey. The shrimp and sweet potato grits were good. Very large shrimp! read more

We went to Winsett for Valentine's Dinner last night. Loved it. We were seated on time, the atmosphere was very relaxing and the food was amazing. Our server, Shelby, was the best. Her recommendations were spot on and she made our night so enjoyable. This is definitely going to be one of our favorites to go to. read more

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This was a delayed visit - only because PG has so many good restaurants. OUR MISTAKE!! This place is fantastic. Our server was Bailey - she never rushed us and was on top of all server check boxes. My wife enjoyed the salmon and grilled shrimp - a very pretty presentation. As I entered from the patio, I spotted a gentleman having rigatoni. Most places do not use this pasta, but based on what I saw - I'm there! Sausage and Shrimp Rigatoni. Oh my, half of it is going home with us. Absolutely fantastic sauce and lunch for tomorrow. No dessert because I think I had a top three ever - Knob Creek Maple Old Fashioned; dang it was great. It is 100% this foodie's fault for not trying Winesett House earlier. We will definitely make this a regular stop for us. Thanks Bailey for a great evening. Share this with the owner and other Yelpers need to take note! Do not sleep on this gem, a solid 5 stars! read more

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Highly recommend !!! The ambiance, food and service were amazing!!!! Huge shoutout to our waiter, Dave! Came here for my partner's birthday and it was well worth the experience and money. Was looking for a fine dining experience in the SWFL and am so glad I found this place. Sorry for the sort of blurred photos big we ordered the Short Rib and Shrimp and the Nashville Chicken for entrees. Oh my goodness! Flavorful! If you love pickled foods, I highly recommend Nashville Chicken. You can tell the chicken was brined in pickled juice. It's not overpowering but just enough. Quite interesting (coming from a person that's not crazy about pickles lol). The short rib and shrimp was divine! Great flavor, tender, and juicy. My fork didn't even have the chance to make its way fully through the rib and it fell a part! Do yourself a favor and dine here. Well, worth it! Lastly, if you like strong cocktails, they have that too! read more

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Everything at Winesett House was out of this world! If you're looking for a restaurant that impresses both inside and out, this spot is a must-visit. The atmosphere is charming, sleek, and modern. From the moment you arrive, the exterior sets the tone with stunning architecture. There's also a beautiful patio out back. Step inside, and the ambiance is just as captivating. The interior design blends elegance with comfort. It's the perfect setting for both casual dining and special occasions. Not only does this restaurant serve great food, but it also offers a feast for the eyes. The Caesar salad was probably the best I've ever had which says a lot. The short ribs were also amazing and fell right off the bone. Another great dish was the rigatoni. read more

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Great service on a beautiful evening in the courtyard. Best filet I've had in SWFL! Cooked a perfect medium rare and well seasoned! Will definitely go back! read more

Great food at a reasonable price. We go to Punta Gorda for 3 months in the winter season for the last 5 years. This is the first time that we ate at Winesett House. Our service was great, The atmosphere was perfect and my pork chop, vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes tasted great. We definitely will be going back next winter season. read more

Service is great, food is great. Our whole table of 10 had our orders perfect on a Friday evening. Drinks were flowing, the bartenders were quick. Our server Brandon was the best and definitely took great care of us. I'd recommend anyone here. The vibe inside was nice if you're looking for a good place downtown. read more

Wow ! I had a filet mignon tonight and it was the best I ever had. I can't believe for such quality they charged $ 43.00 . I'm sure if you order you'll agree it's a very good filet mignon. read more

We didn't have dinner, just drinks at the bar but the bar was great. I had a Bombay Martini with bluecheese stuffed olives. read more

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I saw the good reviews and really wanted some good seafood. I decided to walk to this restaurant from my hotel. The scallops were excellent with the mushroom and spinach risotto. Service was good at the bar. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the odd taste in music that was quite loud, it wasn't what I would have expected for the vibe. Overall I would be back, for those scallops. Oh yeah, I did have a great Caesar salad! read more

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Brunch on Easter was great - particularly recommend the deviled eggs and chicken & waffles. Wanted to sit in courtyard, but they don't have umbrellas out for brunch (?). Still a very nice experience. read more

Wonderful experience at the Winesett House for my birthday ! The atmosphere is very nice, we chose to sit in the back area at a radial table.... our server, Shelby was awesome.. friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and restaurant. we chose scallops and a filet mignon.... and the warm bread ! A piece of key lime pie for dessert was delicious! The owner came out to chat with us and the evening couldn't have been any better! Highly recommend going here! read more

Great service, very friendly and provided recommendations that were excellent. The experience is worth the price.

Excellent upscale find in Punta Gorda. Good food, and enjoy the outdoor seating that they had.

Good service, great food, love the patio! The blood orange Cosmo is delicious, we had the warm goat cheese appt, burger, and bolognese! read more

I've never had anything but an exceptional meal at Winesett House, my go to meal is the Porkchop dinner which is absolutely phenomenal. All the servers are knowledgeable about the menu & cocktails. Always looking forward to the next time I'll dine at Winesett House !!! read more

Great food amazing ambiance lit enough to have a great conversation with family. Attentive staff, burgers were good.

This place has always been my favorite restaurant in Punta Gorda - for the food, the service and the atmosphere. Last time I was there (last week) I had the 8 ounce filet and it was excellent. Also had a guitar soloist for added ambiance Highly recommended read more