Charlotte Harbor Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 30) Muscle Car City 941-575-5959, 381 Tamiami Trl., 1 Punta Gorda 33980 Two hundred muscle cars on display. Diner, memorabilia shop, speed shop, 1 5-car showroom with muscle cars for sale. Benedetto’s Steakhouse 941-639-9695, 300 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 33950 Waterfront dining overlooking the harbor and specializing in Italian steakhouse meals with a variety of sauces. PG’s Farms 941-575-2756, 31600 Bermont Rd., Punta Gorda 33982 Horseback trail riding, full and partial board, training, riding lessons, some transportation. Bin 82 Tasting Room 941-916-9581, 258 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda 33950, www.bin82.com a Wine retailer offering hard-to-find eclectic wines at reasonable prices as well as tapas. Specialty wine and beer by the glass. Punta Gorda Historic Railroad Depot and Antique Mall 941-639-6774, 1009 Taylor Rd., Punta Gorda 33950 A 1928 depot built in Mediterranean/Spanish style. Antiques mall and railroad museum, open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Boca Bistro 941-964-8023, Boca Grande Resort, Boca Grande 33921 Sophisticated world-class dining and haute cuisine with menu selections ranging from fantastic prime steaks and lamb chops to the very best seafood, complemented by piano music. Punta Gorda History Park 941-639-1887, 501 Shreve St., Punta Gorda 33950 Contains historic buildings, including the original city jail. Captain’s Table 941-637-1 77, Fishermen’s Village, 1 Punta Gorda, www.smugglers.com a Feast on gourmet dishes prepared by their Tampa Bay Rays 888-FANRAYS, One Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg 33705, www.raysbaseball.com award-winning chef. Enjoy some of the most beautiful waterfront sunsets. a In February 2009, the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team debuted their new spring training home in Port Charlotte. Ad on Inside Front Cover Daniels Steak & Seafood 941-697-4077, 3745 Cape Haze Dr., Rotonda 33947, www.dineatdaniels.com Smoky-flavored grilled steaks top the list of favorites but dishes with French, Italian and Asian influences are popular, too. Reservations preferred. TKM Stable 941-626-6787, North Port 34291, www.tkmstable.com Elenas South Restaurant 941-575-1888, 615 Cross St., Ste. 1 101, Punta Gorda 33950, www.menupal.com Casual, diner-style family restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Homemade food, reasonable prices. a ”Let’s go horseback riding.“ Trail riding long, short and campouts. Farlow’s On The Water 941-474-5343, 2080 S. McCall Rd., Englewood 34224, www.farlowsonthewater.com Treasure Lanes 941-625-3930, 1059 Tamiami Trl., Port Charlotte 33953, www.treasurelanes.com A great place for all: bowling center, small bar for a drink, shooting pool and restaurant for a quick bite. On Ainger Creek, with live entertainment and full cocktail service. Caribbean dining with a Southern twist. Fishery Restaurant 941-697-2451, 13000 Fishery Rd., Placida 33946, www.fisheryrestaurant.com Visani - Comedy Zone 941-764-3463, 2400 Kings Hwy., Port Charlotte 33909, www.visani.net Southwest Florida’s premier nightspot offering a variety of music and entertainment including top talents from “The Comedy Zone.” a Walk, boat, swim or float into the mangrove shore at the Placida Docks where “simply the best seafood awaits.” The Fishery is next to the Margaret Albritton Gallery and Placida Cove Gifts. Ad Page 26 Gulfview Grill 941-475-3500, 2095 N. Beach Rd., Englewood 34223 Located on beautiful Manasota Key overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the restaurant is casual but elegant and serves the best American cuisine including steaks and fresh seafood with spectacular sunset views. Worden Farm 941-637-4874, 34900 Bermont Rd., Punta Gorda 33982, www.wordenfarm.com Organic family farm. Local farmers markets and farm membership program. Tours, workshops, special events. Harpoon Harry’s 941-637-1177, Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda 33950, www.harpoonharrys.com Harpoon Harry’s is a must-see in Punta Gorda. Come by land or sea. Lunch and dinner served daily. DINING These are just a sampling of the many wonderful dining options in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands. Bella Luna Italian Restaurant 941-575-4544, Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda 33950, www.bellaluna-restaurant.com Authentic Italian restaurant. Ice House British Pub 941-575-0866, 408 Tamiami Trl., Punta Gorda 33950, www.theicehousepub.com Large selection of draft beers, 24 kinds, and 100 kinds of bottled beer. British and American cuisine. 30 Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands Visitor’s Guide http://www.bin82.com http://www.smugglers.com http://www.raysbaseball.com http://www.tkmstable.com http://www.menupal.com http://www.farlowsonthewater.com http://www.treasurelanes.com http://www.fisheryrestaurant.com http://www.visani.net http://www.wordenfarm.com http://www.harpoonharrys.com http://www.theicehousepub.com http://www.bellaluna-restaurant.com
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