Farlows on the Water, Caribbean-inspired restaurant in Charlotte County, United States
Farlows on the Water is a waterfront restaurant in Englewood, Florida, with both covered sections and open-air seating along the water's edge. The seating areas face the surrounding waterways and Florida's natural landscape.
Keith Farlow opened the restaurant drawing on memories from his childhood in St. Croix, where he developed a connection to Caribbean cooking. That personal background shaped the menu from the beginning and continues to guide it today.
The name comes from Keith Farlow, the founder, who grew up in St. Croix and brought Caribbean cooking traditions with him to Florida. Guests can taste that background directly in the menu, where island-inspired preparations sit alongside dishes rooted in the American South.
The restaurant has both covered and open seating, so guests can choose based on the weather. Arriving early on busy or sunny days gives visitors a better chance of getting a spot along the water's edge.
An on-site herb garden grows fresh ingredients that are used in the kitchen each day. Visitors can walk among the plants and trace the flavors on their plate back to the source.
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