
THE LAKE HOUSE
This casual restaurant has one major thing going for it – it is close to Verandah. We had great hopes for this spot when it first opened but it had a revolving door of management teams and could not decide on a style or menu. We decided to give it one more shot and to our surprise the service and food were better than we expected.

Where appetizers are concerned, try the Coconut Shrimp. These butterflied shrimp are served with a sweet Thai chili sauce.
For salads I highly recommend the Classic Wedge. Served with iceberg lettuce, bacon crumbles, red onions, grape tomatoes and Gorgonzola cheese. This salad is topped with blue cheese dressing and a balsamic reduction. Have your server split the salad, it is enough to share.
My favorite item on the menu is the Blackened Shrimp Tacos. The warm tortillas are stuffed with citrus slaw and a mango salsa and are topped with a spicy remoulade sauce, (be sure and ask for extra sauce). These tacos are also available with chicken.
For the burger fan there is a Lakeside Burger but, while not on the menu, the kitchen has no trouble making you a smash burger.
When deciding on a Chef’s Entrees try the Shrimp Basket. While it comes with French fries and citrus slaw, try changing it out for sweet potato fries and a cucumber salad.
There is one other thing to really like about this restaurant – sitting outside and enjoying the lakefront view.
The Lake House is located at Babcock Ranch, 42860 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda, FL 33982.
That’s it for now,
Ginger Snap