These picks come directly from our Englewood city guide — updated regularly with local intelligence on the best spots, when to go, and what locals actually order.
Top Picks
The Perfect Caper
This intimate bistro serves up sophisticated dishes that rival any big city restaurant, with a wine selection that keeps locals coming back weekly. The duck confit is absolutely divine.
White Elephant Pub
Locals pack this British-style pub for their legendary fish and chips and shepherd's pie. The sticky toffee pudding is worth saving room for dessert.
Fishermen's Wharf
Right on the water where the fishing boats dock, you'll get the freshest grouper sandwich in town. The stone crab claws during season are what dreams are made of.
Englewood Pizza & Italian Restaurant
This family-run joint has been perfecting their thin crust pizza for decades. Locals swear by the chicken parm and always order extra garlic rolls.
Sandy Butler Market Cafe
Hidden in a gourmet market, this cafe serves up incredible sandwiches on fresh-baked bread. The lobster roll and Key West grouper sandwich draw crowds from neighboring towns.
El Jobean Restaurant
This Cuban-American spot dishes out authentic ropa vieja and the best Cuban sandwich north of Miami. The tres leches cake is legendary among those in the know.
Cafe Italiano
Real-deal Italian cooking from a chef who learned from his nonna in Sicily. The osso buco melts off the bone and the homemade gnocchi changes weekly.
Sunrise Family Restaurant
This old-school diner serves breakfast all day with portions that'll keep you full until dinner. The blueberry pancakes and corned beef hash are local favorites.
Mango Bistro
Creative Caribbean-inspired cuisine with a focus on fresh local seafood. The mango BBQ glazed salmon and coconut shrimp keep the dinner crowd coming back.
PJ's Seagrille
Waterfront dining with a menu that changes based on what the local boats bring in daily. The blackened red snapper and key lime pie are consistently excellent.