F.m. Don's - Punta Gorda Isles

Came here for brunch and was honestly not impressed. The service was not very welcoming and our waiter never asked to refill our drinks. I ordered the chicken and waffles. The waffle (1 small waffle) was quite good but the chicken was dry inside and soggy outside. The restaurant looks nice inside and I may try to come again for dinner for a second chance.

Got in for Christmas dinner after weather killed plans for our family's meal. The space was nicely decorated, and the food was very good. A couple of us proclaimed the filet to be the best they've ever had. It's a bit pricey, but the food is very good. Our service was a little bit off due to dining at a table in the bar area, but staff was trying to keep up with our table as the bar got busier. Not a negative comment, just honest appraisal of our dinner that I won't hold against the restaurant. We'll be back!

Wonderful appetizers. Escargot, goat cheese and tuna tower were delicious. Crusted Mahi was very good. Nice ambiance but when busy a bit noisy. Server very busy but did a great job. I definitely recommend this venue.

Delightful find in Punta Gorda. Quality food and service. Plenty of great menu choices for all diet considerations. We were waiting to pick someone up at the airport, took a little walk through downtown, which was decorated for Christmas, when we found F.M. Don's with indoor and outdoor tables. Escargot and mussels were wonderful with homemade crispy baguettes.

Decent Escargot delicate and tasty smallish portion, calamari, sharable portion but large soggy rings not crisp, Thai chili and pickled veggies was Ok. Shrimp and grits a fine dish, pork chop cooked well, tender, said comes with butter beans looked more like cannelli beans, roasted Brussels sprouts and kale over done. Nice surprise with a N.Y. State Finger Lakes Reisling, good price by the bottle. Service was good. 2 appys, 2 entrees, bottle of wine, tip, tax $140.