Andover Oasis Guidebook
Great shopping
Great place with local shops and plenty of restaurants to choose from. Beautiful sunset views over the water.
191 locals recommend
Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta EsplanadeGreat place with local shops and plenty of restaurants to choose from. Beautiful sunset views over the water.
Food scene
One of our favorite spots! Casual, delicious food and drinks right on the water perfect to watch the sunset. Live bands for entertainment.
19 locals recommend
Village Brewhouse
1200 W Retta EsplanadeOne of our favorite spots! Casual, delicious food and drinks right on the water perfect to watch the sunset. Live bands for entertainment.
Fun spot on the beach with live music and the best selection of local catch of the day! Best seafood around!
252 locals recommend
Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SFun spot on the beach with live music and the best selection of local catch of the day! Best seafood around!
Relaxed waterfront restaurant with a wide selection of seafood & other fare with Caribbean & Southern influences.
135 locals recommend
Farlows on the Water
2080 S McCall RdRelaxed waterfront restaurant with a wide selection of seafood & other fare with Caribbean & Southern influences.
Low-key hangout on the water with live music. Perfect for lunch before heading to the beach or dinner on the way back!
159 locals recommend
SandBar Tiki & Grille
1975 Beach RdLow-key hangout on the water with live music. Perfect for lunch before heading to the beach or dinner on the way back!
Get drinks at the tiki bar and the coconut shrimp appetizer and enjoy the view!
23 locals recommend
Harpoon Harry's
1200 W Retta EsplanadeGet drinks at the tiki bar and the coconut shrimp appetizer and enjoy the view!
Delicious NYC pizza, don’t let the location in a shopping center fool you, there’s a large outdoor area in back with live music. Funky spot, great food!
20 locals recommend
Pioneers Pizza
4560 Tamiami TrailDelicious NYC pizza, don’t let the location in a shopping center fool you, there’s a large outdoor area in back with live music. Funky spot, great food!
Relaxed, waterfront eatery serving seafood, steak & cocktails amid maritime-themed decor. Take in the yacht views and feel like a celebrity here!
10 locals recommend
Eagle Grille and Miller's Dockside
220 Harbor DrRelaxed, waterfront eatery serving seafood, steak & cocktails amid maritime-themed decor. Take in the yacht views and feel like a celebrity here!
Fantastic mexican and margaritas. There are a few locations local to the area, Pink, Blue and Lime tequila
Pink Tequila
1163 Toledo Blade BlvdFantastic mexican and margaritas. There are a few locations local to the area, Pink, Blue and Lime tequila
Seafood to steak and the best shrimp scampi! Located downtown Punta Gorda.
21 locals recommend
River City Grill
131 W Marion AveSeafood to steak and the best shrimp scampi! Located downtown Punta Gorda.
The best Indian food with large portions, it’s embarrassing how many times we’ve ordered this on Doordash
Flavors of India port Charlotte
1032 Tamiami TrailThe best Indian food with large portions, it’s embarrassing how many times we’ve ordered this on Doordash
Great spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch, linner, dinner you name it! Cinnamon rolls pancakes were great!
8 locals recommend
Metro Diner
1720 Tamiami TrailGreat spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch, linner, dinner you name it! Cinnamon rolls pancakes were great!
Bomb BBQ!! Brisket, pork, mac and cheese, everything is tasty. Our favorite outside of the bbq is the Hot Chicken sandwich.
12 locals recommend
Wallys Southern Style BBQ
3591 Tamiami TrailBomb BBQ!! Brisket, pork, mac and cheese, everything is tasty. Our favorite outside of the bbq is the Hot Chicken sandwich.
The Twisted Fork
2208 El Jobean RoadCasual spot, great live music, pub food and drinks.
Upbeat trattoria offering classic Italian fare & a full bar, plus garden seats & live music nights. Get the bada bing off menu - pasta cooked in a cheese wheel!
46 locals recommend
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
321 W Retta EsplanadeUpbeat trattoria offering classic Italian fare & a full bar, plus garden seats & live music nights. Get the bada bing off menu - pasta cooked in a cheese wheel!
Unpretentious joint offering NY-style pies & casual Italian grub like garlic knots & fried calamari.
14 locals recommend
Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza
4301 Aidan LnUnpretentious joint offering NY-style pies & casual Italian grub like garlic knots & fried calamari.
Pub Subs!! Fresh made subs from the deli counter with Boars head meat and cheese. Our favorites are the Jerk turkey, Italian w/piccante provolone or the Buffalo chicken tender sub.
Publix
19451 Cochran BoulevardPub Subs!! Fresh made subs from the deli counter with Boars head meat and cheese. Our favorites are the Jerk turkey, Italian w/piccante provolone or the Buffalo chicken tender sub.
Island-themed counter-serve restaurant offering Jamaican beef patties, jerk chicken & curry dishes. Beef patties and Jerk chicken are wonderful!
Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant
Island-themed counter-serve restaurant offering Jamaican beef patties, jerk chicken & curry dishes. Beef patties and Jerk chicken are wonderful!
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
4255 Tamiami Trail
Captain’s Creamery
24123 Peachland BoulevardSweet Scoops Ice Cream
171 Tamiami TrailGolf
Myakka Pines Golf Club
2550 S River RdBeautiful course with plenty of gator sightings.
Twin Isles Country Club
301 Madrid BlvdPort Charlotte Golf Club
22400 Gleneagles TerraceAverage course, good price
Neighborhoods and beaches
It is a paradise for fisherman, boaters, sun-worshippers and shoppers alike. It boasts wonderful restaurants, marinas and a pace of life that people from around the world come to enjoy.
73 locals recommend
Punta Gorda
It is a paradise for fisherman, boaters, sun-worshippers and shoppers alike. It boasts wonderful restaurants, marinas and a pace of life that people from around the world come to enjoy.
Holy sunsets and sand!! Consistently awarded the top spot for one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States from highly regarded names like TripAdvisor, the Travel Channel, travelers from around the country have been lured in by the beach's family-friendly amenities and unspoiled natural beauty.
400 locals recommend
Siesta Key
Holy sunsets and sand!! Consistently awarded the top spot for one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States from highly regarded names like TripAdvisor, the Travel Channel, travelers from around the country have been lured in by the beach's family-friendly amenities and unspoiled natural beauty.
Less than 30 miles to the beach from Andover Oasis! Chill town with many waterfront restaurants and shops to choose from. Stump pass has a beautiful nature walk that is dog friendly.
40 locals recommend
Englewood
Less than 30 miles to the beach from Andover Oasis! Chill town with many waterfront restaurants and shops to choose from. Stump pass has a beautiful nature walk that is dog friendly.
Boca Grande is best known for its sugar sand beaches, charming and historic downtown, and world class fishing.
167 locals recommend
Boca Grande
Boca Grande is best known for its sugar sand beaches, charming and historic downtown, and world class fishing.
Venice, Florida is famous for its world-class beaches and stunning natural beauty. However, this Gulf Coast city isn't only known for its 14 miles of beach: it's also a fascinating town with a rich history and culture.
232 locals recommend
Venice Beach
101 The Esplanade SVenice, Florida is famous for its world-class beaches and stunning natural beauty. However, this Gulf Coast city isn't only known for its 14 miles of beach: it's also a fascinating town with a rich history and culture.
Sanibel
Sanibel island is famous for its beaches and seashells, beautiful area
We love Cape Coral. A quick 40 min drive. Highly recommend: Lobster Lady, Rumrunners and Fathoms.
100 locals recommend
Cape Coral
We love Cape Coral. A quick 40 min drive. Highly recommend: Lobster Lady, Rumrunners and Fathoms.
Doggy daycare
Camp Bow Wow
17266 Toledo Blade BoulevardOur pups loved Camp Bow Wow, the staff is great!