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Punta Gorda (16)
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Carmelo's
321 W Retta Esplanade ~ : +1-941-621-4091
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant and bar with vegan and gluten-free options for pasta dishes. Choose garlic & oil instead of pasta. Strawberry vinaigrette is also vegan-friendly. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 4:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 4:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Celtic Ray Public House
145 E Marion Ave ~ : +1-941-916-9115
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, British, Fusion, Irish, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Irish pub with indoor & outdoor seating and a stage for live music. Menu includes a vegan curry as of February 2023. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-1:00am -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Dean's South of the Border
130 Tamiami Trail ~ : +1-941-575-6100
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, Beer/Wine, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers veggie fajitas which can be made vegan. Also has black beans (and refried), Spanish rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapeños, lettuce, tomatoes, corn tortillas & green and red salsa as well as grilled veggies. Has live music nightly. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-12:00am, Fri-Sat 11:00am-1:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
F.M. Don's
201 W Marion Ave ~ : +1-941-637-8800
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering a plant-based menu every third Tuesday (call ahead to verify). Menu includes 2-3 appetizers and 2-3 entrees to choose from. All are low to no added fat or salt. The rest of the week there is a daily vegan dish. NOTE: Apr 2021 reported limited vegan options - please send updates. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri 11:30am-10:00pm, Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Fresh Power Smoothies & Sandwiches
205 Wood St ~ : +1-941-505-8815
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Organic, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Located in the electric bike shop Pedelec SQB. Menu has wheatgrass, smoothies with plant-base protein, vegetable juices, a few vegetarian sandwiches. Vegans should specify. Relocated from 117 Herald Court Ste 1111. Outdoor seating. Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat 8:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Gorda Bowls
117 Herald Ct (at Olympia & 41 (northbound)) ~ : +1-941-347-8926
Moderate -- International, Macrobiotic, Organic, Raw, Western, Juice bar, Take-out, Gluten-free, Brazilian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Eatery serving bowls with vegan and whole-foods-plant-based options. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 8:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Mint Asian Cuisine
615 Cross St Ste 1114 ~ : +1-941-621-8259
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Menu includes multiple cooked vegetable entrees plus there are salads and smoothies. Kitchen will customize for you, such as oil-free.
Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Mint Thai Cuisine
209 W Olympia Ave ~ : +1-941-621-8259
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant with many vegetarian dishes such as curry and pad see ew that can be made vegan by choosing tofu or veggies instead of meat and omitting egg. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 11:00am-2:00pm, 4:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Pioneers Pizza
2113 S Tamiami Trl ~ : +1-941-916-9947
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizzeria advertising vegan cheese, vegetables toppings and gluten free crust as well as vegetable paninis. Note: Standard crust contains honey. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)
Pizza Gorda
315 Taylor St ~ : +1-941-205-8092
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian wood-fired pizza with a pizza vegana on the menu and the option to make custom vegan pizzas. Vegan mozzarella available. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:30am-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Toula's
130 W Marion Ave ~ : +1-941-621-8015
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, Fast food, Take-out, Greek , Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Greek casual restaurant offering a large menu. Ask for your order to be made vegan. Get pita sandwich or wrap, hummus and falafel. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 10:30am-9:00pm, Sun 10:30am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
TT's Tiki Bar
33 Tamiami Trail ~ : +1-941-637-6770
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Fun tiki bar atmosphere on the water. Offers the Impossible Burger with vegan mayo and vegan cheese, vegan nachos option, and Monday is 'Meatless Monday' where you can order a grilled pita pocket stuffed with Impossible grounds, rice, black beans, quinoa, salad, and vegan mayo. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Village Brewhouse
1200 W Retta Esplanade (at Fishermen's Village) ~ : +1-941-621-8329
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant along the water. Offers plant-based "chicken," bean burgers, salads, and power bowls. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Wildwood Pizza
117 W Marion Ave STE 112 ~ : +1-941-205-8818
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has the Jackie Chan pizza which is vegan and several others can be made vegan as well. Has vegan cheese. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:00am-12:00am, Tue-Sat 4:30pm-12:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Harbor Scoops
150 Laishley Ct ~ : +1-941-505-8880
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out -- Additional Info: Ice cream shop serving house-made ice cream, soft drinks, and milkshakes with vegan flavors. Vegan flavors might include cookies & cream, strawberry & banana, and fruit sorbet. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Mon-Thu 10:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-10:00pm, Sun 10:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
SWFL Produce
12400 Tamiami Trail Ste 103 ~ : +1-239-464-6595
Inexpensive -- Delivery -- Additional Info: Family operated farm co-op delivery fresh fruits & vegetables to your home. Fri-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
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