Food scene
Great outdoor patio with tv to watch the game; live music on weekends. Upstairs dining is perfect for sunsets and a nice dinner; does require stairs to access.
70 locals recommend
The Waverly Restaurant & Bar
2095 N Beach RdGreat outdoor patio with tv to watch the game; live music on weekends. Upstairs dining is perfect for sunsets and a nice dinner; does require stairs to access.
The Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass
260 Maryland AvenueRight on the water!
Perch360
101 E Retta EsplanadeLarge outdoor patio, perfect for sunsets!
Absolutely one of our favorite restaurants in the area; worth the drive! Reservations recommended.
46 locals recommend
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
321 W Retta EsplanadeAbsolutely one of our favorite restaurants in the area; worth the drive! Reservations recommended.
Great seafood and fish with an island twist - reservations on the patio recommended.
135 locals recommend
Farlows on the Water
2080 S McCall RdGreat seafood and fish with an island twist - reservations on the patio recommended.
Lock 'N Key Restaurant
2045 N Beach RdGreat patio right on Englewood Beach; newly renovated.
Cute locally owned Mediterranean restaurant with a great dessert selection. The swordfish and octopus are absolutely some of the best I have had anywhere. On our “must go” list when we are in town.
Ephesus Mediterranean Grill
8300 Wiltshire DrCute locally owned Mediterranean restaurant with a great dessert selection. The swordfish and octopus are absolutely some of the best I have had anywhere. On our “must go” list when we are in town.
Local hangout, recommended for breakfast. The Crabcakes Benedict are amazing.
18 locals recommend
Spinnaker Cafe
3542 N Access RdLocal hangout, recommended for breakfast. The Crabcakes Benedict are amazing.
Cape Haze Tavern
Casual/classy restaurant with a reasonable and wide ranging menu.
Steamers Oyster Bar
Local seafood hangout!
Twin Lobsters
2700 Placida RdSeafood market - try the clam chowder!
Great live music venue! Call ahead for a table on live music nights.
39 locals recommend
Englewoods On Dearborn Restaurant
362 W Dearborn St.Great live music venue! Call ahead for a table on live music nights.
Sightseeing
Rent a kayak and cruise the bay; or ask for a guided trip! Wonderful way to get out on the water.
Glass Bottom Rentals- Boca Grande
5810 Gasparilla RdRent a kayak and cruise the bay; or ask for a guided trip! Wonderful way to get out on the water.
A variety of rentals (kayak, jet ski) to enjoy the water at reasonable prices.
24 locals recommend
Beach Road Watersports
1350 Beach RdA variety of rentals (kayak, jet ski) to enjoy the water at reasonable prices.
Peaceful public beach that is rarely crowded; free morning yoga most days!
239 locals recommend
Englewood Beach
Beach RoadPeaceful public beach that is rarely crowded; free morning yoga most days!
Tucked away at the end of the Key - a great hidden gem for beach-combing for shark teeth- kayaking - picnics!
151 locals recommend
Stump Pass Beach State Park
900 Gulf BlvdTucked away at the end of the Key - a great hidden gem for beach-combing for shark teeth- kayaking - picnics!
Englewood Beach Parasailing
1450 Beach RdFor thrill seekers!
Sports
Spring training for the Tampa Bay Rays!
Charlotte Sports Park
2300 El Jobean RdSpring Training home of the Tampa Bay Rays!
Rotonda Golf & Country Club The Palms Course
266 Rotonda CirGolfers Paradise!
Reef Raider Fishing Charters
Great local guiding fishing trips for all experience levels!