After a long day, you'll want to head out for a bite to eat. We've compiled a list of some of the local favorites. This should get your started but keep in mind, there are new places opening all the time.

Punta Gorda offers several locally-owned restaurants that offer a wide variety of foods to fit any craving. Not too far away, in Port Charlotte, you'll find most of the recognnizable chain restaurants including Chilis, Outback, TGIFridays and Applebees.

Here are few local restaurants that will help you discover the tastes of Punta Gorda: