The Perfect Caper

Name: The Perfect Caper
Address: 121 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL, United States, 33950
Telephone: (941) 505-9009
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

3463 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, French American, Asian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Fri 11:30–21:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30–14:30
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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 3,463 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
4.8Ambience
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.

3,463 Reviews

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Jenna
VIP
Maine
105 reviews
5.0
105 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We rarely have a meal when every dish from start to finish is perfect. Red Curry Muscles Miso Salmon Veal Chop Special Coconut Crème Brule Even the berries and cream Nice job!
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Scott
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Perfect Caper is a perfect restaurant. Service is awesome and food is some of the best I have had anywhere in the world. Definitely high quality.
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Debbi
Southwest Florida
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service at the Perfect Caper is OUTSTANDING. I've tried several of their appetizers and entre's through my visits there and I cannot complain about any of it! Alittle pricy, but you get what you pay for! If there is any criticism it would be that their 'doggy boxes' could be better.
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Shauna
Southwest Florida
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always. Top notch food and service in a quiet and serene atmosphere
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Janet
Southwest Florida
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another incredible meal at The Perfect Caper … their food is outstanding and last night they had their sinfully delicious Gouda bread as an appetizer it is I unbelievably good ♥️. My favorite restaurant… just excellent in my opinion . Chef Jeannie and her staff are the best 👌
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Raymond
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Usually, I experience a great dinner from The Perfect Caper, but they were off that night.
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Mary
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening with great food! Server was very attentive even on a very busy evening.
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Edmund
VIP
Southwest Florida
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience great food great service best restaurant in Punta Gorda.
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Jay
VIP
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful experience Fabulous staff- very knowledgeable Food was awesome I would recommend highly
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Brenda
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Perfect Caper is our favorite all time restaurant from the service to the food, to the atmosphere. Perfection from the second that you walk in the door, until you walk out the door with an extremely full belly of the best delights you have ever tasted. I lived in Atlanta over sixty years and there are many fabulous restaurants with amazing food and service, but the food and service at Perfect Caper is many levels above what I have experienced anywhere else. Thank you Perfect Caper for making every visit a lovely experience that we talk about for days afterwards.
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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 3463 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 28 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 11:30–21:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30–14:30
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

FAQs

Does The Perfect Caper offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Perfect Caper restaurant rated?

Is The Perfect Caper currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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