Private Events · Full & Partial Buyouts

Host Your Next Event on the Harbor

Rent the Dining Room at Leroy's Fish Shack for rehearsal dinners, birthdays, corporate gatherings, and celebrations — fresh Gulf seafood, a rum bar, and live water views on Charlotte Harbor.

Seated CapacityUp to ~60 guests (TBD)
Reception CapacityUp to ~90 guests (TBD)
SpaceFront Dining Room, harbor-facing
LocationFishermen's Village, Punta Gorda
Everything you need, dockside

What's Included

Full or Partial Buyout

Reserve the entire front Dining Room, or a section of it, depending on your group size and the feel you're going for.

Custom Menus

Menus built around the day's catch, with plated, family-style, or stationed service — tailored to your event.

Rum Bar Service

Add on our high-end sipping rum bar with fresh fruit cocktails, staffed for your event.

Live Music Add-On

Bring in live music for your event, the same way we do it every weekend on the patio.

Waterfront Views

Every seat in the Dining Room looks out over Charlotte Harbor — no staging required for a great backdrop.

Free On-Site Parking

Fishermen's Village offers free parking, so your guests won't be hunting for a spot before your event.

Choose your footprint

Buyout Options

Partial Buyout

Semi-Private Section

Up to ~30 guests (TBD)
  • A dedicated section of the Dining Room, sectioned off from regular service
  • Great for smaller rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and team gatherings
  • Custom menu options, with a la carte available as well
  • Regular restaurant service continues elsewhere in the building
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Full Buyout

Entire Dining Room

Up to ~60 seated / ~90 reception (TBD)
  • Exclusive use of the entire front Dining Room
  • Ideal for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and larger corporate events
  • Full custom menu, rum bar service, and live music add-ons available
  • Flexible floor plan for ceremonies, seating, and dancing
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Made for the occasion

Perfect For

Rehearsal Dinners
Birthdays
Corporate Events
Holiday Parties
Celebrations of Life
Let's plan your event

Call to Book Your Event

Tell us your date, guest count, and what you have in mind — we'll walk you through availability, menus, and pricing over the phone.

Private event questions

Frequently Asked

A full buyout comfortably seats around 60 guests, or up to about 90 for a reception-style event. A partial buyout of a semi-private section fits smaller groups. Exact numbers depend on your floor plan — ask us for specifics.

Pricing and minimums depend on your date, guest count, and whether it's a full or partial buyout. Give us a call and we'll put together a custom quote.

Yes — menus can be built around the day's fresh catch, with plated, family-style, or stationed service depending on your event style.

Both are available as add-ons for private events. Let us know when you inquire and we'll include them in your quote.

Booking details, including any deposit, are confirmed once we go over your date and event specifics together — reach out and we'll walk you through it.

Yes, Fishermen's Village offers free on-site parking for all guests.

Depending on availability, full buyouts can sometimes be arranged before opening or after close — ask us when you inquire.

On the water, on the harbor

Find the Shack

Details

1200 Retta Esplanade

  • Address1200 Retta Esplanade, Unit J33-35
    Punta Gorda, FL 33950
  • Phone(941) 397-5005
  • EventsContact us for a private event tour and walkthrough of the Dining Room.