jd's bistro and grille

vegans, you can eat here!. this is an amazing restaurant- don't let the days inn sign or the location through you off. you will be pleasantly surprised. it gives the best restaurants in punta gorda a run for their money. the wait staff, the manager, the chef, are over the top. they have music almost every night and the entertainment is the best in the area, including punta gorda and north port. i'm a vegan with a carnivore husband and friends. make your reservations the prior day, and the chef will make sure you have a culinary experience as a vegan. bryant, the chef, has a wonderful spirit and attitude, for him nothing is too difficult. he appreciates a challenge and understands cooking vegan. give them a try- it's the bestrestaurantin port charlotte, north port for sure.

they keep changing owners and performers. the last time i was there mid march 2017 they had some older drunk or high woman singer grinding on the chair on stage, i couldn't understand one word she was singing/saying/slurring. this place used to be so classy with real jazz and standards.  miss the old atmosphere. it was romantic and elegant. so very few places left like that and change has always been for the worst in recent years. i don't know why theserestaurantowners and managers think "modern approach" is better. for whom? they just lose the loyal crowd and the regulars. snowbirds leave and you have "us the regulars", without us you would lose your businesses. wake up.

hidden gem - great food and entertainment!. jd's bistro is a hidden gem right in port charlotte. you may miss it when driving down us41 in port charlotte. our second visit to therestaurantwas even better than the first. the atmosphere is pleasant, the music was perfect for the setting and the food alone is worth the visit. put all together and your night could not get better. service was top notch. my steak was cooked to perfection. wife wife's seafood plate was out of this world. the live entertainment made for a great night. we did not want to leave at the conclusion of our meal and we didn't! lovely experience and we will be back!

great food poor service. visited jd's twice this week...enjoyed wonderful food...pricey, but worth it. for an 'elegant' restaurant, the service was closer to a fast food restaurant. .. for example: we needed to ask for water and re fills, dirty plates left on our table, wine spilled while poured, wrong drink delivered...overall sloppy. we hope therestaurantdoes a service face lift because the food and music are worth the trip!

it's about time a fine diningrestaurantcame to port charlotte!
food and service outstanding!
this is one of my new favorite places to eat, oh, i forgot to mention the music, go and chill a little!

huh? great food!!!. i have been to thisrestauranta dozen times the chef is amazing he comes out asks how everything is if there is a problem they correct it? house smoked salmon...the best!!!

i have never had a bad meal there. bread?... he bakes his own and the the portions are perfect if you order a queen your told its half the size 4 - 5 ounces steak. great for older people or thoose who have had surgery. i think the queen steak is 11.99 it includes bread and salad!. its fresh made.

there is nowwhere in port charlotte you can get fresh made daily products with the care and love that this chef puts forth. the wines are very affordable the bottle beer is priced less than local chains.most by a dollar!

this sounds more like a discruntled employee to me than someone who actually ate at the restaurant? great job to chef bob and his staff!! we'll be back!!! maybe this other person should stay eating mcdonalds.

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