Port Charlotte, Florida Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Port Charlotte, Florida, a vibrant city with a population of 79,233, nestled along the beautiful Gulf Coast. Known for its stunning waterfront parks and close-knit community atmosphere, Port Charlotte has seen its fair share of dining establishments. This page highlights the closed-down restaurants that have left their mark, from those that shut down permanently to those that were temporarily closed but never returned. Explore the culinary history of our city through these notable locations.

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La Esperanza Restaurant – Port Charlotte – 1900 S Tamiami Trl
1900 S Tamiami Trl
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Status: Permanently Closed
Joe Cracker Sports Grille – Port Charlotte – 1020 El Jobean Rd B
1020 El Jobean Rd B
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Status: Permanently Closed
The Breakfast Barn – Port Charlotte – 3822 Tamiami Trail
3822 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Status: Permanently Closed
Nicky D’s – Port Charlotte – 1441 Tamiami Trail #611
1441 Tamiami Trail #611
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Status: Permanently Closed
Da Vinci’s Pizzeria & Restaurant – Port Charlotte – 18101 Murdock Cir
18101 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Status: Permanently Closed
Subway – Port Charlotte – Cafeteria, 21298 Olean Blvd
Cafeteria, 21298 Olean Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Status: Permanently Closed
Smuggler’s Grille – Port Charlotte – 3575 N Tamiami Trail
3575 N Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Status: Permanently Closed
El Rinconcito Colombiano – Port Charlotte – 3762 Tamiami Trail
3762 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Status: Permanently Closed
Broadway Bagel & Bean Co LLC – Port Charlotte – 1825 Tamiami Trail # A1
1825 Tamiami Trail # A1
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Status: Permanently Closed
Sapporo Japan – Port Charlotte – 1441 Tamiami Trail
1441 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Status: Permanently Closed
Delicious Pizza, Gelato European treats – Port Charlotte – 2320 Tamiami Trail Ste 5
2320 Tamiami Trail Ste 5
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Status: Permanently Closed
Uncle Franks Hot Dogs – Port Charlotte – 19190 Cochran Blvd Edgewater Church Parking Lot
19190 Cochran Blvd Edgewater Church Parking Lot
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Status: Permanently Closed
Charlie’s Subs & Grill – Port Charlotte – 4290 James St # 1
4290 James St # 1
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Status: Permanently Closed
Peach Garden Chinese Restaurant – Port Charlotte – 24123 Peachland Blvd # A1
24123 Peachland Blvd # A1
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Status: Permanently Closed
Cabaristas Coffee – Port Charlotte – 4255 Tamiami Trail
4255 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Status: Permanently Closed
SUBWAY®Restaurants РPort Charlotte Р1275 Tamiami Trail
1275 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Status: Permanently Closed
Applebee’s Grill + Bar – Port Charlotte – 19010 Murdock Cir
19010 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Status: Permanently Closed
Beno’s Brew & Que – Port Charlotte – 320 Tamiami Trail
320 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Status: Permanently Closed
Panda Inn – Port Charlotte – 3092 Tamiami Trail
3092 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Status: Permanently Closed
Whiskey Creek® Wood Fire Grill РPort Charlotte Р2746 Tamiami Trail
2746 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Status: Permanently Closed
Bella Napoli Pizza – Port Charlotte – 992 Tamiami Trail Ste F
992 Tamiami Trail Ste F
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Status: Permanently Closed
Fortune Garden – Port Charlotte – 1825 Tamiami Trail Unit B8
1825 Tamiami Trail Unit B8
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Status: Permanently Closed
Jason’s Deli – Port Charlotte – 1100 El Jobean Rd
1100 El Jobean Rd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Status: Permanently Closed
Subway – Port Charlotte – 4191 Tamiami Trail
4191 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Status: Permanently Closed
My Little Habana Cuban Cafe – Port Charlotte – 3762 N Tamiami Trail
3762 N Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Status: Permanently Closed
Nacho’s Mexican BBQ – Port Charlotte – 320 N Tamiami Trail
320 N Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Status: Permanently Closed
Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Port Charlotte – 1441 Tamiami Trail #599
1441 Tamiami Trail #599
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Status: Permanently Closed
Burger King – Port Charlotte – 12531 S Mccall Rd
12531 S Mccall Rd
Port Charlotte, FL 33981
Status: Permanently Closed
Subway – Port Charlotte – 1441 Tamiami Trail Room 623
1441 Tamiami Trail Room 623
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Status: Permanently Closed
Mean Jeanne’s Riverside Restaurant – Port Charlotte – 22637 Bayshore Rd B
22637 Bayshore Rd B
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Status: Permanently Closed
Mi Gallo Fresh Mexican Food – Port Charlotte – 3802 Tamiami Trail
3802 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Status: Permanently Closed
Las Margaritas de Camila Restaurant – Port Charlotte – 2665 S Tamiami Trail
2665 S Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Status: Permanently Closed
Smoke N Pit BBQ – Port Charlotte – 2200 Kings Hwy #3N
2200 Kings Hwy #3N
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Status: Permanently Closed
Ruby Tuesday – Port Charlotte – 1441 Tamiami Trail Unit 995
1441 Tamiami Trail Unit 995
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Status: Permanently Closed
Kenny Rogers Roasters – Port Charlotte
1360 Tamiami Trl
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Status: Closed Permanently

Kenny Rogers Roasters, located at 1360 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948, operated during the 1990s. It converted to a Hooters in the early 2000s and has remained in that capacity since.