Thursday, July 7, 2011

Top Punta Gorda, Florida Restaurants

Punta Gorda, Florida boasts countless fantastic restaurants, from fine dining to casual bites and cuisines from all over the world.  One spot popular with locals and visitors is Table 209, at 209 West Olympia Avenue in Punta Gorda.  Table 209 features fresh seafood specialties in a small and cozy setting.  They have a wide selection of craft beers and microbrews, as well as a very extensive wine list offered by the glass or bottle.

One popular dish is the crab crayfish cake appetizer, that is perfectly tender in the middle and crunchy on the outside.  The cake includes an ideal balance of seasoning to  compliment but not overpower the crab.  A house specialty featured regularly is the Seafood Special that includes three jumbo shrimp and three enormous scallops.  There are also plenty of options for diners who appreciate great pasta, such as the Fettuccini with Blackened Chicken.  Amazing salads, great cuts of meat, an always changing menu, and spectacular flavors keep locals coming back for more.  The atmosphere is intimate and the service is excellent.

For some Spanish-inspiration fused with Asian flair, try Tapas One, located at 258 West Marion Avenue in Punta Gorda.  The daily and regular menu features an extensive list of tapas and superb food made with the freshest ingredients.  This spot was one of the first to signal a revival of high-end gastronomy in the Punta Gorda area and has become a serious competitor to other fine dining establishments.  There is a variety of craft beers and microbrews, as well as Sangria and other cocktails.

A truly unique experience welcomes diners to the Perfect Caper, at 121 East Marion Avenue in Punta Gorda.  House specialties include the perfectly Grilled Grouper, the spectacular Petite Fillet of Beef Tenderloin with Lobster Macaroni & Cheese side, and tender, juicy Lamb Chops.  Also popular is the outstanding Lobster and Crab Pasta, which abounds with chunks of seafood drizzled with a lobster bisque type sauce.  Other guests come back again and again for the Pan Seared Crab Cakes, Beef Tenderloin Salad, which is perfectly pan seared with a nice crust and the interior that’s as smooth as butter.

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