130 Tamiami Trl Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Dean’s South of the Border is an established restaurant and bar situated in the heart of historic downtown Punta Gorda. The sale includes both the fully operating restaurant business and the real estate assets. The restaurant, a 5,813 square foot structure, occupies 0.23 acres and features indoor seating, two full-service bars, and an expansive outdoor patio dining area. A separately platted 0.51-acre paved parking lot provides 60 dedicated spaces. The property benefits from significant visibility on US-41 and is located at the gateway to Punta Gorda’s thriving historic downtown district, known for its walkability, festivals, and dining scene. Established in 1992, Dean’s is surrounded by hotels, marinas, and new mixed-use developments, attracting both locals and tourists. Live entertainment is offered 7 nights a week. The property is located within Punta Gorda’s designated TPG–DC (Traditional Punta Gorda – Downtown Core) zoning district, which allows for a variety of commercial and mixed-use applications, encouraging walkable development patterns and active ground-floor uses such as restaurants, retail, and public gathering spaces. The property lies along the US-41 northbound corridor, offering high visibility and accessibility, and is within close walking distance to the Peace River waterfront, Laishley Park, and the Harborwalk. The downtown area has seen steady investment in infrastructure, mixed-use development, and tourism-related activity. The sale includes all FF&E, business name, website, social media pages, goodwill, and vendor contacts. The restaurant has been operating since 1992 with a strong local and tourist following. A 4COP license permits on-premises sale of beer, wine & spirits.