Fishing and Restaurant Spots in Punta Gorda & Englewood Beach ***Announcement at END!***

All the locations we visited will be listed in order of appearance below! For a full list of activities on what to do in Punta Gorda and Englewood Beach check out pureflorida.com
On this South Florida Fishing Channel episode we checkout many restaurants, a distillery and fishing spots around the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast. If you're looking for places to eat and things to do in Punta Gorda and Englewood beach then keep on reading!
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Peace River Seafood - www.peaceriver...
Facebook: @peace.seafood
Phone: [phone]
5337 Duncan Road
Punta Gorda, FL, 33982
Alligator Bay Distillers - www.alligatorb...
FB/IG: @alligatorbaydistillers
Phone: [phone]
25522 Marion Avenue
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
WannaB Inn - wannabinn.com/
FB/IG: @wannaBinn
Phone: [phone]
985 Gulf Blvd.
Englewood, FL 34223
Lock 'N Key - lockandkeyrest...
FB/IG: @locknkeyrestuarant
Phone: [phone]
2045 N Beach Rd
Englewood, FL 34223
Airborne Outdoors Charters - airborneoutdoor...
FB/IG: @AirborneOutdoors
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass - thelighthouseg...
FB/IG: @lighthousegrillatstumppass
Phone: [phone]
260 Maryland Ave
Englewood, FL 34224
by water ICW Marker 17A
Farlows On The Water - www.farlowsont...
FB/IG: @FarlowsOnTheWater
Phone: [phone]
2080 S McCall Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
Our subscribers keep telling us to visit Florida's west coast so we took a little 2 day vacation
to Punta Gorda and Englewood Beach.
So let's get started and hit the road. After a 5 hour drive from our home in the Florida Keys we are hungry and make our first stop and grab lunch at Peace River Seafood.
Peace River Seafood is an Authentic crabhouse set in an old Florida Cracker house. They are known known for their fresh steamed blue crabs, shrimp, oysters, clams and stonecrabs! Their
seafood is sourced locally and delivered daily by local fishermen. In addition to its restaurant, they also have a seafood market where you can buy fresh caught fish, crabs, clams and more.
Aligator Bay Distillers is A Florida craft distillery aiming to produce quality, handcrafted Cane-to-Bottle spirits. They give free Tours every day from 11 to 3. This family run business makes delicious Florida rum with 100% FL molasses, which is locally sourced just 70 miles east of the distillery’s headquarters.
We take a short stroll down the beach from WannaB inn and end up at Lock 'N Key which is Beach front dining at its best. Great food at great prices in a casual beach atmosphere. They have Live entertainment several nights a week on our outside patio. Soak up gorgeous sunsets or come for lunch and glory in the warmth of Florida.
We get an early start to the day and meet Captain Chris at the boat ramp. Airborne Outdoors Fishing Charters is a veteran owned and operated saltwater fishing charter and hunting guide service based out of Southwest Florida. If you're looking for a custom guided trip with family and friends in and around the waters of Boca Grande and the Charlotte Harbor. Whether you want some light action fishing, heavy action fishing or looking to do some fly fishing it's all possible here.
Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass is located on the water at well you guessed it... Stump Pass Marina, You can come by land or by sea. Take your boat and turn in at the (ICW Marker 17A) to enjoy great food and drinks in a tropical setting.
This is our last restaurant we visit on the trip. And Farlow's on the water really makes it a special night. Located on Ainger Creek and surrounded by lush tropical gardens you can't help but smile and feel smack dab in the middle of paradise. They serve Caribbean cuisine with a southern twist, fresh seafood and steaks. They have both inside and outside dining and offer full
cocktail service. All of their food is made fresh daily, and the herbs used in their delicious dishes are grown in their garden at the restaurant.
On our drive back to the Florida Keys we stop at a rest stop off i75 and saw a gator swimming. Man do I love Florida, this place is awesome.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

We are less than 200 subscribers away from 100k! Then I get my youtube plague which I guess means I'm officially a full time youtuber! LOL ya'll rock! Let's see if we can hit 100k subs tomorrow and I'll start a live stream right before we hit it! I will be offshore all Saturday so if we don't hit it tomorrow I most likely won't be able to stream us hitting 100k so get everyone you know to push that subscribe button today and then we'll have a fun live giveaway YEHAW! Love all ya'll

[@Captain_Nunez94]

Awesome bro proud of you homie keep the videos coming. Hope you get 1,000,000 subs one day

[@randykristi3338]

i just want to know how you got such a hottie my dude lol

[@valleyworks]

Awesome Heiko! I subscribed before your hit 2000 people!!!

[@chestermcgillicuddy4368]

You're such an honest dude! I hope you get to 1M plus within the next 2 years! No reason you can't dude! Canada loves you four (felines included) and as always thanks so much for the videos!

[@floridachickstinyadventures]

New subscriber here! Not sure you want the plague, but 100k Plaque would be awesome!! 😁 CONGRATS!! 🎉 🍻

[@classiccafe1]

Gives new meaning to Grill marks

[@robertwolfe8680]

It’s nice to see you and your beautiful lady go and do something a little bit different. A little R&R time is huge, remember that you only live once, so enjoy the time that you have left.

[@jamespotter936]

Man that's where we live. We have been to all those restaurants. Really like the Lighthouse.

[@bocatcc]

Farlows, Howard's, lock and key are all local staples

[@Dave-tw2tu]

Lock n key is awesome! Cafe776 I likes to! Cool to see them in my neck of the woods!

[@clarkstertz5251]

My wife and I love watching your fishing plus cooking, thanks.

[@DaCrazySkater]

Man ever since the very beginning of SFFC I have been watching, it has made me a better fisherman and pushed me to take the jump and get my first boat and push the boundaries. Thank you hieko. 100k coming soon 🤪

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Stoked to hear that! Heck Yea

[@mrbigwyrm]

Came over here from West Palm 2006 on vacation and rented a house that weekend. We love it here, Englewood is a great town.

[@Amicaner]

Dude I have been supporting you since 2018 at least; that is when I first started sending funds. You have been awesome. I wish you all the very best!!! You have been working your A55 off for this channel, so glad to see you so close to another historic number! Alles Gute aus Miami!

[@andreapifer6842]

My home county that used to be a hidden gem. This season was absolutely crazy not so hidden any more. Even weeks after snow birds were to have gone still Punta Gorda is buzzing.

[@deanstein3093]

the city is small and beautiful just wasn't too much to do so, I move to Hallandale Beach its beautifully city and the restaurants and places is amazing they just need a pier on the beach and the fishing would be great there.

[@366atticus]

Your the best Heiko! Love all your videos!

[@JohnSmith-lk4uj]

Good job Drack !

[@jonaskarlsson285]

Great video. I recently bought a house in Punta Gorda. Just learned a few places to try. I agree Farlow’s is an amazing place to eat. And once I’m living there, I’m gone fishing too.

[@misteriguana2748]

Try lashleys crab house. It's the closest thing I've found here (in town) that resembles the keys views.

[@gregadkins6415]

Love watching you guys

[@brianleon5483]

Love the low key approach of your channel, you are the KEYS!

[@Dave-tw2tu]

Finally my neck of the woods!! I live in Englewood were a old fishing town! 10 min ride to Boca grande an close to Charlotte harbor plus lemon bay is some of the best fishing around! The local restaurants are awesome an lots of history here! My girl used to work at the light house bar an grill an man when she wud bring home dinner it was awesome! Those d.o.a bait busters are a def great lure for tarpon an snook! Glad to see a good review an video on our small lil town of great hospitality! We're u guys sat at farllows I cud throw a rock an hit my bosses house . I launch my lil boat behind his house an I tear up the snook in that creek! This is crazy to see this lil town on you tube! Great video guys!

[@gregormiller4037]

Peac River Seafood - - Suonds like a calm and soothing Van Morrison song.

[@dougcanter670]

That video was awesome, you guys are living the dream

[@stevieg.4816]

I used to live in Punta Gorda Isles then Port Charlotte. Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande pass Fantastic fishing. Congrats to you on your channel as I have been subscribed now for probably 2 years. Excellent videos, make's me homesick.

[@ryanhackert7062]

Hope you get your boat back soon. Like the stuff in the mean time. You two are awesome! Cheers!!

[@toddatstone_city_outlaw8714]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the area! Fish on!!!

[@DawnDelise7399]

So awesome!! Congrats! The number of subscribers are a testament of how well you and your videos are received. Both very classy and exciting content. Thank you!! #KeepEmComing

[@patriciaburr4826]

I love Punta Gorda and lived there from 2004 to 2014. Live in Venice now and care for my mom. Peace River Seafood is one of my fav places for seafood. The owner was a client of where I worked. So nice. I am a shrimp girl myself lol

[@eddielikesfishing]

Thanks for the heads up on where to eat.

[@floridachickstinyadventures]

Love my little town!! Westons is awesome, Farlows, peace River seafood .... all great!! 🌺🏝🐬🎣

[@larrymayberry2312]

100K...thats amazing Heiko. Love your channel.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

So close!

[@clarkstertz5251]

That all looks great!!

[@stefandeonath5199]

Glad to see you upbeat. More life!

[@roberthoover8225]

Spent a week with my GF in and around Key Largo just after Christmas. Its sooo cool seeing you visit the places we visited. We are from Michigan and absolutely love watching your adventures.

[@blaster-zy7xx]

We have a joke in southwest Florida when we meet people from up north. We just start off with, "where is Michigan are you from?" For some reason that I don't know, everyone visiting here is from Michigan. There must be billboards all over Michigan telling people to go to Punta Gorda and Elnglewood.

[@atog76]

in jun, bull sharks should start running threw the peace river. fun times ahead .

[@larryk769]

Congratulations on your 100,000 subscribers ! A true milestone !

[@margekaralis5206]

Great video Loved the variety. Dang, you gotta do more videos.

[@captainandrewcrabtree6535]

Looked like a great trip! Love seeing the dolphins eating the jacks instead of snook 🤙🤣

[@chrislocke6626]

It really is amazing here in Englewood, I moved here from Central Florida about 6 years ago .

[@stoutner]

Glad to see you made it to my town! I eat and drink at all of those places regularly. Glad you enjoyed yourself. Congrats on getting to the 100k !!!

[@mikeylikesit5131]

Awesome vaycay! Good fishing! Good food and a lovely lady to share the good times with. Love the videos. Thanks Heiko and Kaitlin! 🤙

[@keithsanders9396]

I really enjoyed watching this - I like watching your traveling videos as much as the fishing vids. That food looked so good.

[@chadritchey1427]

Thanks for sharing your vacation. I can’t wait to try these places in a couple weeks.

[@michaelyoung1522]

We just bought a canal home in Punta Gorda. Thanks for the vido. We will be getting to know the area both in the center console and on land. Exciting times!

[@DHKEYWEST1]

Restaurant look really great. Those big shrimp reminds me of Rachels men's club palm beach. They have the biggest fried shrimp I have ever seen

[@roberthubbard9259]

Enjoyed your video from the west coast.

[@hnt4fsh]

Hanging out in our neck of the woods. Keep it on the downlow brother😎

[@paulvargas2467]

that food looked delicious!!!!!

[@NormalWhiteMale]

Mahalo, just happen to run across the channel for what I think is the first time, but you guys look ring a bell. As Divers, We dream of Key Largo, and the lifestyle, (love all the Sharkey's peeps.) but live in Sarasota county. We boat off Englewood all the time, and love it, but as locals we know of, but rarely visit the places you went to. But it's time we do it - to remind ourselves that we live in paradise. Especially since covid, nevermind... well heck most places are having a banner year.Eeven without the Canadiens and Europeans. (not sending any shots across the bow there) We are thriving. The hardest thing is finding staff! I need to reach out to a few of the Capt's you mentioned for a bit more education. We rarely take, (the wife is a fish hugger) but would love to learn a trick or two to hook up more, and have some excitement. I will be catching up on you videos and hopefully learning a few things. jt

[@charlescollins4463]

I lived in Naples Florida for 20 years great fishing

[@joshuacorvera8972]

My favorite upload yet!!!!!

[@milkyfade6285]

Man this is so cool! Thanks for sharing the experience. 🥂 Cheers!

[@YourLocalCanuck]

Such a beautiful area, that Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte area is one of my favorite parts of Florida.

[@surfersurfer8824]

hi Heiko, AWESOME!!! 100K!!! been a long time coming!!lets do this, SEEEWWW, be safe, thank you, bill

[@bryanbaldwin7370]

Peace river is the best .

[@billwallenstein3387]

Your tourist guiding traveling fishing machine! Great video

[@Birds0ong]

Love it. Great video. Love how Caitlyn is always just as stoked as you are. Can't wait until the boat is back in the water. 100K plaque coming very soon!

[@leejohnson7976]

I'm digging the Anthony Bordain-esque commentary.

[@christopherweber7140]

Glad you guys had a great time . I moved to venice 4 years ago from pa . Ill never leave 🤣 & my parents moved down last year 👍

[@dennisschaefer9524]

That's where I live... Next time please take me with you! I've been wanting to fish with you guys forever! Just never thought you'd come to my neck of the woods!

[@trabyelxab8199]

This video was Awesome Heiko, loved it!! Thanks !!

[@shaundendy2173]

That looked like a very fun and relaxing trip and not to mention Caitlyn in that black dress towards the end ❤👍🤙

[@2mickj]

As always, awesome video. Keep em coming. 💙

[@donmacan8727]

Great trip love all the things you do!! Keep up the great content and FISH ON !

[@briancamp4302]

DUDE, I LOVED this video. Sure made me miss Florida. Southwest Missouri doesnt have the fresh seafood.😢 keep up the awesomeness!!! You're headed for greatness...thank you much once again for this video. Much love and respect to the both of you!

[@Rillabooom]

Well looks my next vacation is planned!

[@Emery98]

Been watching since 2017!

[@baylonaj]

Dude! I was just there for 7 days of catching every fish you could imagine. Finally got to Florida!

[@adamkittok]

Congrats on that almost 100k 🤙🤙

[@mastergardener8379]

Too bad they didn't serve them in the shell but hey Escargot is the bomb! Looks like they know what there doing. Glad you two had a great trip Next time come out to the desert and get served some scorpion crepes, rattlesnake shake and dessert bullfrog chocolate logs! Just kiedding

[@garryyarber4691]

Awesome video! Love Mint chocolate icecream. Always great content and fun to watch! YeeHaww!

[@fg146]

That looked like a fun trip! Kaitlin's sun tattoo looked neat too.

[@phillipternullo4934]

What an awesome Florida trip . White Sandy Beaches , spectacular delicious mouth watering food , drinks and desserts. Besides the place you stayed at on the water looked so inviting. You really know how to live and enjoy life . Thanks for the video !

[@billforsythe223]

Glad to see you Dominga better I really want my bike bless you both

[@juanmore62]

Really enjoy your channel. Y’all are so laid back and fish like I like to. Your trip to the west coast of Florida makes me want to try it out. Thanks so much.

[@jennifernavas7884]

Wow Man! Super Happy and proud of you dude. Hellllll yeahhhhhhh

[@kennyhollidayjr5206]

Great video!! Headed down there tomorrow!

[@TheoSeltz]

Great content. Loved the travel and food vibe. Fishing action was intense..

[@mattsnookman34224]

Man I wish I knew you was coming to Englewood, you guys always got a spot on my boat

[@mikebeach5449]

Great video. I lived in Englewood worked at Stump Pass Marina. My only went to dinner at Lock N Key or Farlows great food. Love ur channel

[@tgordon4881]

Always loved that area. Home run on your first stop! You forgot to mention the pirate treasure buried in the area ;) Also recommend Sharkies just south in Venice Beach!

[@kylelivingston5964]

Holy Crap man you know I have been watching for channel since day one BUT this episode is a full on TV show quality .... better made and produced that most of the things on NETFLIX. Big ups brother this is just the begging !!

[@TheDrPopEye]

I must have been 1 of the first 5000 subscribers! I was looking for Keys channels and yours was one of the best. Congratulations on hitting 100,000 subscribers!

[@ricks2907]

That’s Americana in the finest traditional way love yuns bunches. Thanks again Ricky 💃🏼🕺🏼🐈‍⬛🎸😎☕️✌️🍄

[@rickymccormick5312]

Great video Heiko never been to that part of Florida you sold me gotta go now.

[@georgeg7666]

We were at Peace River Seafood the same time you were! i introduced myself to you. It was such a surprise seeing you guys in these parts. I'm glad you liked the area. I enjoy your channel, keep up the good work!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I remember when ya'll were walking in!

[@stanure3356]

Excellent vid, wife and I are looking at that place for next year 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sergioelizondo867]

Awesome content fun loving outdoors and great food what else can you ask for blessings to all

[@motomike3952]

Love the seafood feasts, wished i coulda met up when i was in ft myers last week. Great vlog you two put together!

[@noraa5418]

Seems like you both had a great Time !

[@Izzondesign]

Woke up at 4 am and watched this video. Off to a great day.

[@jerrytolentino6124]

Goodshit brother love your channel love your content keep up the good work you'll make it to 1 million and no time I promise you that you guys are awesome

[@jwhipple473]

We're new to SW Florida, and have enjoyed your videos!

[@cheechakoinalaskaeveridge]

Oh yeah!!!! Getting closer to first viewer!!!

[@robwashington4935]

That was a lot of good food!! Good Job!!

[@FishingwithCristina]

That looks very beautiful thank you for sharing

[@reidweaver]

We are in MD, but moving to Port Charlotte and we love to fish. Great video to let us know some places to hit both for food and fishing. :-)

[@Cynthiaruffalo]

Love love love all the things you showed in this video we have been through some of those places and we are thrilled to see him on this channel so we love to giveaways but we just don’t know how to enter! Long time fans! Hope we run into you in Key Largo at some point!

[@mastereod2637]

I congratulate you on your success. God Bless and tight lines.

[@chrishammer9891]

That area up to Bradenton has it going on maybe you guys are looking to move to that neck of the woods. She would have a lot of career opportunities their and the fishing is awesome to boot. Great video nice little change up and would definitely like to see more thrown in the mix

[@jean-yveslefebvre6446]

Heiko ,keep up the good work! from Montreal Canada.

[@kevinmcgrath8969]

Great video. Thanks

[@jimreed2842]

Nice good down to earth video.

[@scottwilliams5503]

Right on dude, I'm in Punta gorta .. Soon to be alamarada.

[@cislom]

Great to see you work your way up the coast - I live in the Englewood area and frequent all three of those places - Farlows, Lock & Key and the Lighthouse at Stump pass. All excellent places to eat and enjoy some live music, drinks and the lovely FL weather. Congrats on reaching a milestone with 100K subscribers. Love the channel and keep up the great work!