Highest-rated restaurants in Punta Gorda by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Punta Gorda by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Punta Gorda, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Elena's South Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 Cross St. Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Italian, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#29. F M DON'S
- Rating: 4.0/5 (378 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 West Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Bars, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Pioneers Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 2113 Tamiami Trl Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Brooklyn Joe's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1133 Bal Harbor Blvd. Ste 1115 Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Pier at Fishermen's Village
- Rating: 4.0/5 (325 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 West Retta Esplanade Bdlg 15 Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Winesett House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (581 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 139 West Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Peace River Beer Company
- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1732 Steadley Ave. Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tamiami Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 10361 Tamiami Trl Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Leroy's Southern Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 West Marion Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Southern, New American, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mint Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 West Olympia Ave. Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Seafood, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Amimoto Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2705 Tamiami Trl Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Italia
- Rating: 4.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 West Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Pho Saigon Punta Gorda
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 318 Tamiami Trl Unit 115-117 Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#17. The Perfect Caper
- Rating: 4.5/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 121 East Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: New American, Salad, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Belgian Monk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 318 Tamiami Trl Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Pubs, Belgian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Carmelo's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (434 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 321 West Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. John Ski's House of Breakfast & Lunch
- Rating: 4.5/5 (383 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 502 King St. Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Royal Thai Oriental Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4214 Duncan Road Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Family Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2705 Tamiami Trl Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Santa Lucia Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5240 Duncan Road Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Sandra's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 West Olympia Ave. Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: German, Buffets, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Riviera Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5500 Deltona Drive Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Bars, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Celtic Ray Irish Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (579 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 145 East Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Irish, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp
#7. ICHI HIBACHI
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 312 West Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Fresh Power Smoothies & Sandwiches
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 205 Wood St. Ste 205 Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Punta Gorda Coffee & Tea
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 117 Herald Court Unit 118 Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Pizza Gorda
- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 Taylor St. Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Toula's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 West Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Greek, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Piccolo Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5354 Duncan Road Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. FK Your Diet - Punta Gorda
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 26530 North Jones Loop Road Punta Gorda, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
