Highest-rated Restaurants With Outdoor Seating in Punta Gorda, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Punta Gorda, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Punta Gorda using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Hemingway's Grille

- Rating: 4.0/5 (557 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 139 W Marion Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American (New), Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Leroy's Southern Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (401 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 W Marion Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Southern, American (New), Soul Food
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#28. The Pier at Fishermen's Village

- Rating: 4.0/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 W Retta Esplanade Bdlg 15 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Seafood, Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#27. Mint Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 W Olympia Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Seafood, Thai
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#26. Amimoto Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2705 Tamiami Trl Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#25. Italia

- Rating: 4.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 W Marion Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Italian
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#24. Santa Lucia Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5240 Duncan Rd Punta Gorda, FL 33982
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#23. Pho Saigon Punta Gorda

- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 318 Tamiami Trl Unit 115-117 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
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#22. Riviera Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5500 Deltona Dr Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Bars, Seafood, Soup
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#21. The Perfect Caper

- Rating: 4.5/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 121 E Marion Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: American (New), Salad, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#20. Dough Bar Pizza Pasta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 King St Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#19. Family Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2705 Tamiami Trl Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#18. The Belgian Monk

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 318 Tamiami Trl Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Pubs, Belgian
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#17. Wawa

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 26415 Indian Trail Dr Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Gas Stations, Convenience Stores, Sandwiches
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#16. Carmelo's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (391 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 321 W Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Italian
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#15. Royal Thai Oriental Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4214 Duncan Rd Punta Gorda, FL 33982
- Categories: Thai
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#14. John Ski's House of Breakfast & Lunch

- Rating: 4.5/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 502 King St Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional), Southern
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#13. Sandra's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 W Olympia Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: German, Buffets, Modern European
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#12. Arby's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 26505 Jones Loop Rd Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Fast Food, Sandwiches
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#11. Celtic Ray Irish Pub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (547 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 145 E Marion Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Irish, Irish Pub
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#10. ICHI HIBACHI

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 312 W Marion Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Japanese
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#9. Fresh Power Smoothies & Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 205 Wood St Ste 205 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches, Wraps
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#8. Captain Bill's Hot Delicious Seafood

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 106 Rio Villa Dr Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Seafood
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#7. Pizza Gorda

- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 Taylor St Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Pizza
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#6. Trippin' on Pizza

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza
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#5. Punta Gorda Coffee & Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 117 Herald Ct Unit 118 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#4. Toula's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 W Marion Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Greek, Salad, Sandwiches
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#3. FK Your Diet - Punta Gorda

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 26530 N Jones Loop Rd Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Waffles
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#2. Wood Street Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225 Wood St Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Categories: American (Traditional), Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
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