Beacon Bay Cafe Courtyard at Uncle Henry's, 941-964-5696, A popular grille and lounge that serves hearty breakfasts, big sandwiches, and a large array of interesting entrees.

Boca Rico Park Avenue, Boca Grande, FL, 941-964-2848, The island's only Mexican restaurant. It is where diners have a choice of indoor, air-conditioned seating or dining al fresco on the patio. It also features an interesting Tiki bar, which a great place to relax.

Loons On a Limb Corner of Third Street & East Railroad, 941-964-0155, Serving the area with great food and renowned service for over twenty years. It has earned a reputation for being the island's favourite place for breakfast and brunch.

Pink Elephant Fifth Street, Boca Grande, FL, On the Bayou, 941-964-0100, Legendary for an abundance of fresh seafood and creative entrees. An exciting bar provides a unique night time dining experience.

PJ's Seagrille 321 Park Avenue, Boca Grande, FL, 941-964-0806, This restaurant and lounge is located in a historic theatre building that dates back to the 1920’s. In addition to offering enticing entrees for the seafood lover, it also has a gourmet gift shop featuring specialty cheese and pate, unique wines, and great gifts.

Tarpon Tide Grille 222 Harbor Drive, Boca Grande, FL, Millers Marina, 941-964-0232, A newly remodelled establishment with spectacular views of the Charlotte Harbor. A favourite entrée here would be the Grouper filet dusted lightly with macadamia nuts, pan seared, and served with a honey key lime glaze.

Temptation Restaurant & Bar Park Avenue, Boca Grande, FL, 941-964-2610, This is an experience of Old Florida that provides a menu that is steeped in the traditions of local fishing. They serve only the freshest groper, pompano, snapper, shrimp, oysters, and soft shell crabs.

Jam's Italian Restaurant Placida Road, Boca Grande, FL, Cape Haze Plaza, 941-964-2002, Enjoy classic Italian fare along with excellent homemade Italian entrees, steaks, seafood, thin crust pizzas, stromboli, and the ever-popular calzone.

Jam's of Cape Haze 8501 Placida Road, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-697-2080, This full service Italian American restaurant has a 200 seat capacity with both indoor and outdoor dining. Inside, you will notice the old word-style décor, including a fountain imported from Sorrento, Italy. The restaurant has great specials and an extensive list of fine wines.

Specialty Eating

Dolphin Cove Park Avenue, Boca Grande, FL, 941-964-0109, Offering hot meals and cold sandwiches to take out; box lunches, ice cream, beer, soda, and ice. Also provides golf cart and kayak rentals.

Flour Bag 384 East Railroad Avenue, Boca Grande, FL, 941-964-5818, "Where baking is still an art!" Try fresh baked goods such as pizzas, handcrafted breads, homemade cakes, pastries, sandwiches, European and domestic cheeses, pastas, and many more delicious items.

Gasparilla Grill 411 Park Avenue, Boca Grande, FL, 941-964-5712, One of the island's newest eateries where "to go, is the way to go". Enjoy fresh turkey burgers and hamburgers along with hot dogs and other great southern foods.

Grande Impressions Fourth & Palm Streets, Boca Grande, FL, 941-964-0110, A fresh baked food store featuring amazing candies, gourmet ice cream, fudge, fine chocolates, fresh fruits dipped in chocolate, and even dinner items such as shrimp, lobster, casseroles, and excellent sauces.

Cabbage Key A great place that you can only get to by Water Taxi or Boat, Great Meals and Great Atmosphere! have a look at www.cabbage-key.com.