All dining & wining tastes are catered for in the surrounding area. Fresh seafood is abundant and the area boasts a wide selection of ethnic foods including French, Italian, Thai and Mexican.

Most places offer an extensive wine list from light whites to warming reds with prices ranging from affordable local American wines to more the expensive European varieties.

Whether you are looking for gourmet cuisine or a light snack by the water, there is an abundant choice of friendly restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from. Just leave your diet at the door!

Below is just a sample of some of the favourite places however there will be further details of all the best restaurants in your welcome pack on arrival.

Cape Haze

The Fishery - Placida

Famous for ‘walk-ins, boat-ins, swim-ins, float-ins – always welcome’! A lovely blend of old and new Florida. The windows overlook a tangled area of mangroves teaming with wildlife and a spectacular waterfront view. Serving really good, fresh produce, particularly fish. Well worth a visit!

Johnny Leverock’s

Waterfront seafood restaurant with the catch phrase:-

‘If it’s fresher than Leverock’s, it’s still swimming!’

Also has a Tiki Bar open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Prime Time

Mix of American and Mexican food with enormous margaritas for the adventurous! Offers a take-out dining menu as well.

Rum Bay Restaurant - Palm Island

Enjoy a ferry boat ride to this restaurant on Palm Island to sample the region’s best ribs. Catch the ferry from the jetty behind Johnny Leverock’s. Don’t stay too late, as the last ferry leaves quite early.

Englewood Beach

Gulf View Grill

Fine Gulf front dining, featuring steak, seafood and grilled specialties. Enjoy dinner while you watch a beautiful sunset over Englewood Beach.

Englewood

Farlow's on the Water

Casual, tropical dining overlooking the water. Offering seafood and steaks with an American/Caribbean twist. Great atmosphere with live music.

Blue Lagoon

Upscale Italian restaurant overlooking the water with Tiki bar outside and live music on weekends.

Steamer's - Crab and Ale House

Fresh seafood and buckets of steamed mussels, clams and oysters. Large selection of unusual ales.

Marker 17 Café - Stump Pass Marina

Tiki bar with great views over the water and a fabulous atmosphere. Take your swimsuit as it has its own pool for diners' use!

Port Charlotte

Cap’n & Cowboy

Very popular with some of the best food in town. Awesome steak, chicken and seafood.

Carrabba’s

Italian Grill where they are passionate about the flavour of their food, using only the highest quality products available.

Chantelle's

Upscale and intimate French restaurant with an extensive wine list.

Perkins

No visit to America is complete without the full breakfast experience. Tackle the ‘Tremendous Twelve,’ bacon, eggs, sausage, pancakes and hash browns with toast and coffee, and you might find you don’t need to eat again that day!!

Island Restaurants (accessible only by boat)

Barnacle Phil’s - North Captiva Island

Reached by water, this is a favourite with local anglers, sightseers and vacationers. There is plenty of dock space and you might even see Florida otters playing near the docks. Indoor dining or outside under the Tiki Hut.

Cabbage Key

Reached by water, helicopter or sea-plane. Regular ferries run from Pine island, Captiva Island and Punta Gorda. Famous for its Dollar Bill bar where first time visitors leave behind a $ bill. Casual and friendly atmosphere serving lunch and dinner. Look out for dolphins in the harbour and tortoise on the island.