and I was the second pet owner thrown out by Hannah. mind you there are black birds flying all over the place!!!! They will come and just take food right off the plate!!! with my food and drink sittings on the table not eaten she asked me to leave the restaurant! Wow with a manger like that they won't be bring in a profit anytime soo!! 12 Oysters wine a sub not eaten or paid for. I said no I'm not putting a 4lb puppy on the discusting dirty floor that has old food and bird shit on it. my order of a dozen oysters and glass of wine came and the self proclaimed manager Hannah came over and said the dog has to be on the floor under the table. she was sleeping) so I felt like I was in compliance. I had the puppy on my lap under the table (she's 4lbs so she fit perfectly, barely able to see. Mozzarella Sticks 7.00 Mozzarella cheese sticks served with marinara. I had my 4lb puppy with me, sat on the outside area and was told the dog had to be under the table. Learn more 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 No cuisines specified Menu Starters Fried Shrimp Appetizer 9.00 Hand-breaded shrimp served with Cajun mayo. Inside, the resident parrot greets you with a cheerful “hello” but you have a choice of indoor or outdoor seating depending on Florida weather.If I could give this restaurant a negative star I would!! They say they are dog friendly but they are truly not!!!! I was there yesterday enjoying the music on sunset beach(highly recommend) and then went to Harpoon Harry's for a quick bit. The restaurant is housed in a wooden “Cracker” house built in 1927 and is shaded by huge old oak trees. Jimmy is a crabber, so he understands crabs. It’s locally owned by Jimmy Beal and his wife Kelly. I enjoyed the mullet and catfish although I am more of a shellfish person. I got to sample almost everything and didn’t find any I didn’t like. The food is delicious, and it just kept coming. They have a dock right there and local fishermen bring the day’s catch directly to the Crab Shack. Looking for fun things to do in Punta Gorda in July At, weve compiled tons of top attractions for you to check out in Punta Gorda (updated 2023). If the seafood was any fresher, it would have to jump out of the river, just behind the restaurant, onto the pots and pans in the kitchen. They have a full-service bar so you can enjoy a cocktail while dining.Įating fresh seafood might be on top of the list of things to do in Punta Gorda, and the Peace River Seafood and Crab Shack is amazing. It’s in the center courtyard of Fishermen’s Village with views of the sunsets over Peace River. The unusual twist for a Florida restaurant is that the food is cooked with a New England styling. Harpoon Harry’s and Captain’s Table anchor the end of the mall and offer either fine dining upstairs at the Captains Table or casual dining with full bar and live music downstairs.Īnother great restaurant to sample in Fishermans Village is Village Fish Market. There is even a pet store with treats for your furry friends.Ĭenter Court is a venue for some of the area’s top bands and musicians on Friday and Saturday night. You can find both men’s and women’s clothing shops, sea wear, beach wear, hand made soaps, sea inspired home decor, and handmade jewelry. Merchandise ranges from top-of-the-line specialties to souvenirs. There are no chains all the shops are individually owned. I certainly never thought that a mall would be among the top Punta Gorda attractions, but this mall has lots going on, so you may never want to leave. There are still some quieter places where the real Florida vibe can be had, such as Silver Springs State Park, or Falling Waters State Park, and I think Punta Gorda is one of them. Augustine or Key West, have an abundance of visitors now. But the most popular places are overflowing with crowds and tourists, and even more low keyed places, like St. There were enough things to do in Punta Gorda to have a relaxing and fun, weekend.Ĭertainly Florida is bursting with places to vacation, or spend a weekend. Although the list of Punta Gorda attractions was small, they were all enjoyable. When that urge came across me recently, I decided to give Punta Gorda, Florida a try, having heard that it was reminiscent of “real Florida.” My weekend in Punta Gorda was a pleasant surprise. Sometimes that is hard to find, when also hoping to find nice scenery, good food, and plenty of calming but engaging things to do. Every once in a while, it is nice to have a real weekend getaway, one to a quieter place, without crowds or tourists.
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