The beach can’t get much better…unless there’s good food, cold drinks, and live entertainment just steps away, as is the case with Englewood Beach. Make any beach day even more enjoyable with a short walk to any of the nearby lunch, dinner or happy hour spots for a tasty bite and a refreshing drink:
Magnolias on the Bay offers both a bistro-style patio and a covered terrace with a stunning view of Lemon Bay. Happy hour is 3–6 pm daily, and fine dining dinner service begins at 4 pm.
You can even watch their chefs prepare the delectable menu in their open-concept kitchen. Enjoy the always-evolving menu and casually elegant atmosphere just 5 minutes from the beach.
Just steps away is Lock ‘N Key Restaurant & Pub, offering close to the beach dining at its finest with scrumptious food and drinks in a newly renovated, elegant-yet-casual atmosphere. Enjoy live entertainment several times a week and soak up gorgeous sunsets every night.
They serve breakfast daily, 8–11 am…and then it’s Happy Hour, from 11 am to 6 pm! And dinner, of course. They will also Cook Your Catch, call for details.
Barely a hop, skip, and a jump down the road is the SandBar Tiki & Grille. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, with Happy Hour and live music every day, this is the place to be for top-notch entertainment and a welcoming atmosphere, including games for the whole family.
They even have their own beach and water views…across the street from the beach!
Another hop and half-a-skip and you’ll arrive at The White Elephant (you can’t miss it!). Enjoy live music most days and a menu full of hearty fare and a nice variety of tropical and frozen drinks.
They’re across the street from the beach and sit right on Chadwick Cove, so the boat-watching is unparalleled.
With this array of restaurants so close by, you can enjoy the surf and the sand, then refresh at a cool spot, then head back for more fun!
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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau
A visit to Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast is a peaceful gateway to Southwest Florida. As Florida’s premier ecotourism destination, you’ll find us to be free of crowds and off the beaten path yet still offer the comfort and amenities discerning travelers seek. Situated on Charlotte Harbor with endless miles of natural shoreline, we are home to unlimited outdoor pursuits like beaches, world-class sailing, boating, fishing, paddling, birding, dining and arts. Come find out why “Our Best Side is Outsidesm”.
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