Benable β€” create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!

My Go-To Waterfront & Local Restaurants in Southwest Florida 🌴

Hamburger emoji 13 items
A few of our favorite local spots for great food, relaxed vibes, and places we genuinely enjoy returning to.
Map
Β 
Cara | Zero to Freedom profile picture
One of our favorite local spots- great food, laid-back vibe and live music.
SandBar Tiki & Grille
placeholder
Β 
Cara | Zero to Freedom profile picture
One of our favorite spots to unwind. Right on the water with live music, great food and a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere.
TT's Tiki Bar
Β 
Cara | Zero to Freedom profile picture
Great seafood, fun atmosphere, and a classic local spot we love for a laid-back night out.
Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
Β 
Cara | Zero to Freedom profile picture
Waterfront front dining with boats, sunsets, and a laid-back atmosphere. Perfect for a casual lunch or a sunset dinner.
Dockside Waterfront Grill
Β 
Cara | Zero to Freedom profile picture
One of our favorite local spots πŸ’— Great food, fun atmosphere, and perfect for date night or friends. We always have a good time here β€” highly recommend if you’re in the area ✨
The Twisted Fork
Β 
Cara | Zero to Freedom profile picture
One of our favorite waterfront spots in Punta Gorda πŸ’— Great seafood, beautiful views, and perfect for date night or visitors. We always love coming here β€” especially around sunset ✨🌴
Laishley Crab House
Β 
Cara | Zero to Freedom profile picture
πŸ’— Such a special place for our family ✨ My daughter got engaged here, and it couldn’t have been more perfect πŸ₯ΉπŸ’ Wonderful staff, amazing Italian food, and such a beautiful atmosphere πŸ™Œ Highly recommend if you’re in Punta Gorda and looking for ...
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
Β 
Cara | Zero to Freedom profile picture
🍣 One of our favorite local spots πŸ’—βœ¨ Great sushi, amazing chicken dishes, and so many other favorites on the menu πŸ™Œ Fun atmosphere, friendly staff, and always a good experience 🌴 Highly recommend if you’re in the Port Charlotte area πŸ’«
Fin Sushi
Β 
Cara | Zero to Freedom profile picture
🌴 Such a fun beachside spot πŸ’—βœ¨ Great food, live music, and the best island vibes πŸ™Œ Perfect for relaxing, people-watching, and enjoying Fort Myers Beach 🌞 One of those places that always feels like vacation πŸ’«
Nervous Nellie's
Β 
Cara | Zero to Freedom profile picture
🌊 Such a beautiful dining experience πŸ’—βœ¨ Gorgeous ocean views, delicious food, and such a relaxing atmosphere πŸ™Œ Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or a nice beachside dinner 🌴 One of my favorite places to enjoy great food with a view οΏ½...
Cōste Island Cusine
Β 
Cara | Zero to Freedom profile picture
βš“ One of my favorite waterfront spots πŸ’—βœ¨ Great food, fun atmosphere, and beautiful views right on the water πŸ™Œ Perfect for boat days, sunset dinners, or just relaxing with friends 🌴 Such a classic Florida favorite πŸ’«
Doc Ford's
Β 
Cara | Zero to Freedom profile picture
🌴 Another favorite spot for us πŸ’—βœ¨ Great food, relaxed island vibes, and always a fun place to stop when we’re on Sanibel πŸ™Œ Perfect for lunch, dinner, or just enjoying the Florida sunshine 🌞 Such a great place to make memories πŸ’«
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille
Β 
Cara | Zero to Freedom profile picture
One of our favorite spots in Naples πŸ’—βœ¨ Beautiful atmosphere, amazing Mediterranean food, and perfect for date nights or guests in town. We’ve been here so many times and it never disappoints 🌴🍽️
Mediterrano