The Perfect Caper

4.9

3481 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Romantic

The Perfect Caper is Southwest Florida's premier dining destination. Located in Punta Gorda, halfway between Sarasota and Naples, on Florida's Gulf Coast. The Caper is a casually elegant neighborhood restaurant, with something for EVERYONE! The Caper offers a truly unique dining experience as well as superior service and atmosphere & craft cocktails....Globally inspired cuisine, locally sourced!

We feel the Caper is an extension of your home and that you and your family will feel welcomed at our table. Enjoy life...Eat Good Food!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, French American, Asian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(941) 505-9009
Website
http://www.theperfectcaper.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jeanie Roland-James Beard Semifinalist
Private party facilities
We are always available for private functions.

Location
121 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Area
Punta Gorda
Cross Street
Nesbit St.
Parking details
We offer parking in the private lot that is adjacent to the building.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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Popular dishes

Crispy ShrimpUS$15.00
jumbo prawns, wrapped in shredded filo, fried crisp, avocado relish, blood orange vinaigrette
The Perfect Caper PatéUS$15.00
house chicken liver paté, mission fig-vidalia onion relish, rustic pear jam, french bread crisps, caper berries
A Warm GoatUS$16.00
warm goats cheese with roasted garlic, kalamata olive tapenade, caponata & roasted peppers- fresh parsley, grilled crostini
Foie Gras ClubUS$24.00
seared foie gras, tomato apple jam, crisp smoked bacon, tiny greens, on grilled house brioche
Sweet & Spicy CalamariUS$17.00
lightly seasoned & flash fried squid, sweet & spicy chili sauce, toasted peanuts, green onion
Pork Belly TacosUS$18.00
crispy pork belly, spicy salsa verde, crème fraîche, guacamole, queso fresco with flour tortillas
Steamed Pei MusselsUS$16.00
steamed prince edward island mussels, leek confit, fresh cream

Seasonal Salads

Perfect Caper House ChopUS$11.00
our house chop of watercress, iceberg, tomato, avocado, bacon & point reyes blue cheese tossed in a caper-whole grain mustard dressing
Duck SaladUS$28.00
pan seared, honey garlic marinated duck breast served on salad of baby mesclun greens, toasted pecans, dried cherries, goats cheese & finished with a cherry vinaigrette
Baby GreensUS$8.00
salad of organic baby greens, goats cheese, focaccia crouton, herb vinaigrette
Heirloom & MotzUS$20.00
house made mozzarella cheese, wrapped in prosciutto, grilled & served on a bed of heirloom tomatoes with 12- year balsamic & extra virgin olive oil, wild arugula

Entreés

Duck a Deux FaconsUS$48.00
crispy confit of duck & garlic marinated duck breast, wilted greens, whipped golden potatoes, lentil-pancetta vinaigrette
Filet La MaisonUS$72.00
grilled 8oz filet of beef tenderloin, asparagus, lobster macaroni and cheese, black truffle bearnaise, frizzled leeks
Filet La SaisonUS$61.00
grilled 8 oz. filet of beef tenderloin, asparagus, fingerling potatoes,black truffle bearnaise, frizzled leeks
Momma's ChickenUS$28.00
buttermilk fried, all natural chicken breast, cheddar grits, wilted greens, sweet corn sauce
Miso SalmonUS$30.00
sweet chili bok choy, forbidden black rice, ginger sesame beurre blanc
Angus New York Strip 14 OzUS$56.00
grilled angus new york strip, wild mushrooms, truffle frites, parsley brown butter
Shrimp TempuraUS$34.00
organic greens, tempura shrimp & asparagus, miso-yuzu vinaigrette, crisp wonton
Moroccan Spiced LambUS$62.00
pan seared, domestic, free roaming, spiced rack of lamb, roasted fingerling potatoes, oil cured olives, haricots verts, fresh herbs, garlic and ginger
Crab CakeUS$35.00
pan seared jumbo lump crab cake, crispy fingerling potato, arugula, cucumber salad-papaya seed vinaigrette & papaya creme
Penne SausagnaiseUS$29.00
organic penne pasta with sausage, rustic tomato sauce, house made ricotta cheese
Crabby Scallops (3) Pieces US$48.00
grilled sea scallops topped with brulee jumbo lump crab and yuzu tobiko, coconut forbidden black rice, baby bok choy and apricot beurre blanc

Something on the Side

Truffle'd FritesUS$6.00
Pomme FritesUS$4.00
Lobster Mac-N-CheeseUS$18.00

What 3,481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Perfect Caper in Punta Gorda delivers an exceptional dining experience with "spectacular food and service." Guests rave about the creative cocktails, extensive wine list, and "delectable desserts." Known for its warm atmosphere and attentive staff, it's a "hidden gem" perfect for special occasions or a delightful night out.

3,481 Reviews

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Angela
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. Prices marginally high by fair for the quality. Service was very good but my drink order was forgotten.
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Alison
VIP
Toronto
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food at the Perfect Caper never disappoints. It is consistently good and always offers new special items that make it more difficult to choose just one entree or appetizer.
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Patricia
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a wonderful meal at Perfect Caper. Food, service and ambiance were stellar.
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Ray
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We the shrimp tempura & the crab cake entrees. Both were delicious.
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Linda
Naples
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We frequent Michelin Star rated restaurants wherever we travel. The Perfect Caper is absolutely serving on this caliber. Upon entering you are greeted by a gracious host who immediately found us a spot at the niche bar, which was quite busy. The bar has lively attendants who serve great house stuffed olive martinis. From there our host escorts us to our cozy table for two where we enjoyed a Christmas Eve designed menu. Lobster/Palm heart salad, crispy fried shrimp over avocado and delightful healthy portion of a lemon drizzle and finally our perfectly seared scallop topped with crab and an artful creation of candied lemon, a lovely surprise taste; all over black rice and baby bok choy. The meal ends with a Carmel butter tort that we will long remember as the “best dessert we’ve ever had.” Special mention to Mary Jane, our server who delivered our courses with a flair worthy of a starring evening!
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Pattie
VIP
Cincinnati
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was delicious, superb service, food was timed and delivered perfectly.
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Cherie
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food & service, as usual. The question regarding value in this survey is a little silly—no one comes here for the value. This is a fine dining experience & the prices reflect that. The only negative in my opinion was a $1.50 upcharge for lemon wedges for our water. We’ve dined all over the world & this was the first time I’ve ever seen this.
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Glen
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food great , wait staff excellent . My wife’s favorite restaurant in Punta Gorda
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June
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the appetizers to the main course, specialty drinks and desserts, it was all fabulous!!! Our waiter was terrific, very knowledgeable of the food and made great suggestions when asked. This restaurant does not miss on anything. I highly recommend!!
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Jeffrey
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everything was beautiful and tasty. The pork bellies were a little bit dry and overcooked, which is unusual because they're usually done to perfection. My pasta and mushrooms were delicious, our server was a little slow and looked quite stressed as the place was very busy good for you guys always a pleasure.
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FAQs

The Perfect Caper offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 505-9009.

The Perfect Caper is rated 4.9 stars by 3481 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

121 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Nesbit St.
Area
Punta Gorda
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, French American, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer parking in the private lot that is adjacent to the building.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jeanie Roland-James Beard Semifinalist
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.theperfectcaper.com/
Phone number
(941) 505-9009
Private party facilities
We are always available for private functions.

The Perfect Caper

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Sweet & Spicy Calamari

Foie Gras Club

Crab Cake

Appetizers & Small Plates

Crispy ShrimpUS$15.00

The Perfect Caper PatéUS$15.00

A Warm GoatUS$16.00

Foie Gras ClubUS$24.00

Sweet & Spicy CalamariUS$17.00

Pork Belly TacosUS$18.00

Steamed Pei MusselsUS$16.00

Seasonal Salads

Perfect Caper House ChopUS$11.00

Duck SaladUS$28.00

Baby GreensUS$8.00

Heirloom & MotzUS$20.00

Entreés

Duck a Deux FaconsUS$48.00

Filet La MaisonUS$72.00

Filet La SaisonUS$61.00

Momma's ChickenUS$28.00

Miso SalmonUS$30.00

Angus New York Strip 14 OzUS$56.00

Shrimp TempuraUS$34.00

Moroccan Spiced LambUS$62.00

Crab CakeUS$35.00

Penne SausagnaiseUS$29.00

Crabby Scallops (3) Pieces US$48.00

Something on the Side

Truffle'd FritesUS$6.00

Pomme FritesUS$4.00

Lobster Mac-N-CheeseUS$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Is The Perfect Caper currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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