Guidebook for Englewood
Food Scene
Farlows on the Water
2080 S McCall RdBest variety of fresh seafood hands down
Lock 'N Key Restaurant
2045 N Beach RdBest happy hour with pull tabs
Spinnaker Cafe
3542 N Access RdBest breakfast with homemade baked goods
Denny's
3701 Bee Ridge RdBest late night food
They have been featured on the food channel and have the strangest food combos with happy hour. They are open from 4:20 to 4:20. Excellent portions
32 locals recommend
Munchies 420 Cafe
6639 Superior AveThey have been featured on the food channel and have the strangest food combos with happy hour. They are open from 4:20 to 4:20. Excellent portions
Perfect for sunset or a day at the beach. You can dress casual and come up from the beach but I love sunsets there
22 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grille
760 Gulf BlvdPerfect for sunset or a day at the beach. You can dress casual and come up from the beach but I love sunsets there
The Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass
260 Maryland AvenueThey have a great lunch
This recently changed hands but go for sunset and eat upstairs. This and South Beach on Boca are the only places to have a drink and catch sunset.
70 locals recommend
The Waverly Restaurant & Bar
2095 N Beach RdThis recently changed hands but go for sunset and eat upstairs. This and South Beach on Boca are the only places to have a drink and catch sunset.
Entertainment & Activities
Great comedy club look at their website and purchase tickets in advance
22 locals recommend
Visani Restaurant and Comedy Theater
2400 Kings HwyGreat comedy club look at their website and purchase tickets in advance
Beach Road Watersports
1350 Beach RdThey rent kayaks and boats for the day. Ask for Grey
Call in advance but they have an hourly rate for the lane when there are no leagues playing
Englewood Bowl Inc.
299 S Indiana AveCall in advance but they have an hourly rate for the lane when there are no leagues playing
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StThis is a beautiful must see
Escape Port Charlotte
3191 Harbor BlvdBook in advance and if unavailable look in Sarasota or Fort Myers
Painting With A Twist
18700 Veterans BlvdIts for people of all abilities and is a fun time
SandBar Tiki & Grille
1975 Beach RdA great outdoor venue with live music and happy hour.
Drinks & Nightlife
Look on line or Facebook they have the best bands and are family friendly
159 locals recommend
SandBar Tiki & Grille
1975 Beach RdLook on line or Facebook they have the best bands and are family friendly
They are primarily a blues place, are family friendly and have great food as well
39 locals recommend
Englewoods On Dearborn Restaurant
362 W Dearborn St.They are primarily a blues place, are family friendly and have great food as well
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdGreat time but the drinks are NOT free
Sunday 6 to 10 kaeoke, its family friendly and they have great burgers
58 locals recommend
White Elephant Pub
1855 Gulf BlvdSunday 6 to 10 kaeoke, its family friendly and they have great burgers
Shopping
Venice Ave has different and unique shops. While there eat at Luna's the food is amazing, inexpensive and large portions.
East Venice Avenue
East Venice AvenueVenice Ave has different and unique shops. While there eat at Luna's the food is amazing, inexpensive and large portions.
It is all outside and they have custom shops but I would recommend Hurricane Charlies down the street for dinner or lunch. The food is inexpensive, its on the water and usually has bands. Sunday brunch is really good too
191 locals recommend
Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta EsplanadeIt is all outside and they have custom shops but I would recommend Hurricane Charlies down the street for dinner or lunch. The food is inexpensive, its on the water and usually has bands. Sunday brunch is really good too
This is the closest mall and for dinner I recommend Carrabbas they have an amazing happy hour if you like different types of martinis
64 locals recommend
Regal Town Center - Port Charlotte
1441 Tamiami TrailThis is the closest mall and for dinner I recommend Carrabbas they have an amazing happy hour if you like different types of martinis
Parks & Nature
Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park
6791 San Casa DrThis park has beautiful trails to walk
This is set in the woods and is an obstacle course which can be challenging. Check Groupon for discounts
76 locals recommend
TreeUmph! Adventure Course
21805 State Road 70 EThis is set in the woods and is an obstacle course which can be challenging. Check Groupon for discounts
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Arts & Culture
This museum is amazing and a must see for art lovers
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdThis museum is amazing and a must see for art lovers