Booking Your Stay
Welcome to the 56th Annual Diocesan Convention in beautiful Punta Gorda, Florida! We are thrilled to invite you to experience the warm hospitality and breathtaking surroundings of the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. Situated on the peaceful shores of the Peace River, we are excited to Walk Together at One for our 56th Annual Convention.
Hotel accommodations with special group rates for our 56th Annual Convention can be found below along with a list of restaurants in the area. Book your stay today and prepare for an unforgettable experience.
Convention Hotels
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
101 Harborside Ave, Punta Gorda
941-347-4224
$229 Standard Suite
Click Here Book your group rate for Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Convention
Must book by 9/19/2024 for the special rate. (Approx 250 feet from the Convention Center)
Dining in Punta Gorda
Looking for a place for dinner on Thursday night, convention eve? Or on Friday, after our opening Eucharist and reception? Here are some recommendations. Make your reservations now and enjoy a pleasant evening!
The Perfect Caper
Local /organic / natural/ seafood, meat, poultry, pasta; Golden Spoon award winner
Address: 121 E Marion Ave., Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday (last seating 8:30 p.m.)
Menu: theperfectcaper.com
Reservations: opentable.com
Phone: (941) 505-9009
Laishley Crab House
Seafood, sushi, steaks
Address: 150 Laishley Court,
Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday
Menu: laishleycrabhouse.com
Reservations: at their website or at opentable.com
Phone: (941) 205-5566
F.M. Don's
Upscale-casual eatery specializing in seafood and other Florida fare. Live music.
Address: 201 W Marion Ave.,
Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday
Menu: fmdons.com
Reservations: fmdons.com or yelp.com
Phone: (941) 637-8800
Leroy's Southern Kitchen
Southern/soul food / steaks/ shrimp / oysters; casual, family-friendly
Address: 201 W Marion Ave., Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: 11 p.m. Thursday, midnight Friday
Menu: leroyspg.com
Reservations: leroyspg.com
Phone: (941) 505-2489
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
Steak, chicken, veal, seafood, pasta.
Address: 321 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: 9 p.m.
Menu: carmelosristorante.com
Reservations: carmelosristorante.com
Phone: (941) 621-4091
Winesett House
Coastal tavern/Southern: seafood, chicken, pork, steak, short ribs
Address: 139 W Marion Ave.,
Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: 10 p.m. Thursday, 11 p.m. Friday
Menu: Winesetthouse.com
Reservations: on their website or yelp.com
Phone: (941) 637-9477
Dean's South of the Border
Tex-Mex favorites, American classics,
live music
Address: 130 Tamiami Trail,
Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: Inside dining, full menu until 9 p.m. Thursday, 11 p.m. Friday; outside dining, midnight Thursday and Friday; snacks until “late night”
Menu: deanssouthoftheborder.com
Reservations: not accepted
Phone: (941) 575-6100
Toula’s
Casual family-friendly Greek restaurant
119 W Marion Ave., Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: 8 p.m.
Reservations: not accepted
Phone: (941) 621-8015
Isabel and Annabel’s Mexican Restaurant
Burritos, quesadillas, tacos, combination plates
201 W Marion Ave., Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: 8 p.m.
Menu: isabelandannabel.com
Reservations: (941) 639-4086
The Pier
Sushi, rice bowls, lobster mac, tuna rolls, Pacific Rim cuisine
Closes: 9 p.m.
Menu: thepierpg.com
Reservations: not accepted
Phone: (941) 655-8267
River City Grill
Chicken, pork, meatloaf, pot roast, fish, vegetarian entrees
Address: 131 W Marion Ave.,
Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. Friday
Menu: rivercitygrillpg.com
Reservations: (941) 639-9080
Phone: (941) 639-9080
Italia at River City
Classic Italian: pasta, pizza, veal,
steaks, seafood
Address: 127 W Marion Ave.,
Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. Friday
Menu: italiapg.com
Reservations: (941) 639-7655
Phone: (941) 639-7655
Sandra's Restaurant
German and European-style menu
Address: 111 W Olympia Ave.,
Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: Kitchen closes at 8:30 p.m.
Menu: sandras-restaurant.com
Reservations: (941) 575-0177
Phone: (941) 575-0177
TT’s Tiki Bar
Beach bar; Burgers, pizza, wraps, bowls, Ahi tuna tacos
Address: Sheraton Four Points, 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: 10 p.m.
Menu: ttspg.com
Reservations: not accepted
Phone: (941) 637-6770
Dockside Grill
American/Mediterranean/seafood
Burgers, crab cake sandwich, steak & fries
Address: Sheraton Four Points, 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: 10 p.m.
Menu: https://www.allmenus.com/fl/punta-gorda/710205-dockside-grill/menu/
Reservations: not accepted
Phone: (941) 637-6770
Celtic Ray Public House
Irish pub: Fish and chips, Cornish pasties, lamb shank, imported beer
Address:145 E Marion Ave.,
Punta Gorda 33950
Closes: Midnight (bar open until 1 a.m.)
Menu: celticray.net
Reservations: not accepted
Phone: (941) 916-9115
Dough Bar Pizza and Pasta
Pizza, pasta, stromboli and more
520 King St.
Punta Gorda 33950
Thursday until 9 pm, Saturday until 10 pm
Menu: doughbarpizza.com
Phone: (941) 916-9705
The Captain’s Table
Seafood, steaks
Closes: 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. Friday
Menu: thecaptainstable.com
Reservations: thecaptainstable.com or opentable.com
Phone: (941) 637-1177
Harpoon Harry’s
Seafood, outdoor dining
Closes: 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday (bar open later.)
Menu: harpoonharrys.com
Reservations: not accepted
Phone: (941) 637-1177
Village Brewhouse
Wings, tacos, burgers, fish, ribs; local brewhouse
Closes: 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday
Menu: thevillagebrewhouse.com
Reservations: (941) 621-8329
Phone: (941) 621-8329