The Perfect Caper

4.9

3431 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
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!

Order delivery or takeout

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 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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

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

Seasonal Salads

Perfect Caper House Chop$11.00
our house chop of watercress, iceberg, tomato, avocado, bacon & point reyes blue cheese tossed in a caper-whole grain mustard dressing
Duck Salad$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 Greens$8.00
salad of organic baby greens, goats cheese, focaccia crouton, herb vinaigrette
Heirloom & Motz$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 Facons$48.00
crispy confit of duck & garlic marinated duck breast, wilted greens, whipped golden potatoes, lentil-pancetta vinaigrette
Filet La Maison$72.00
grilled 8oz filet of beef tenderloin, asparagus, lobster macaroni and cheese, black truffle bearnaise, frizzled leeks
Filet La Saison$61.00
grilled 8 oz. filet of beef tenderloin, asparagus, fingerling potatoes,black truffle bearnaise, frizzled leeks
Momma's Chicken$28.00
buttermilk fried, all natural chicken breast, cheddar grits, wilted greens, sweet corn sauce
Miso Salmon$30.00
sweet chili bok choy, forbidden black rice, ginger sesame beurre blanc
Angus New York Strip 14 Oz$56.00
grilled angus new york strip, wild mushrooms, truffle frites, parsley brown butter
Shrimp Tempura$34.00
organic greens, tempura shrimp & asparagus, miso-yuzu vinaigrette, crisp wonton
Moroccan Spiced Lamb$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 Cake$35.00
pan seared jumbo lump crab cake, crispy fingerling potato, arugula, cucumber salad-papaya seed vinaigrette & papaya creme
Penne Sausagnaise$29.00
organic penne pasta with sausage, rustic tomato sauce, house made ricotta cheese
Crabby Scallops (3) Pieces $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 Frites$6.00
Pomme Frites$4.00
Lobster Mac-N-Cheese$18.00

What 3,431 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
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Southwest Florida
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Perfect Caper offers an exceptional dining experience in Punta Gorda, renowned for its "superb marriage of flavours" and "best restaurant in town." Guests praise the creative dishes, beautifully presented meals, and top-notch service. With standout specials and a cozy ambiance, it's perfect for special occasions and a must-visit destination.

3,431 Reviews

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Darlene
Naples
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the Warm Goat is our favorite appetizer. The special snapper, scallops and filet we ordered was fantastic.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous meal at the Caper! We had the warm goat appetizer, brussel & apple salad, green goddess salad, miso salmon, duck a deux façons and the crabby scallops. Great service, great drinks ( we love the pink fedora!) and delicious perfectly cooked food. We’ve never had a bad meal here and is always a must go to spot while in town.
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Louisa
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both the food and the service were exceptional. I went early so the noise level was low. The ambiance was warm and friendly yet also sophisticated. I had salmon sashimi appetizer which melted in my mouth, tenderloin medallion perfectly cooked to medium rare, and the green beans were delightful (tender, but with a little crunch). The fingerling potatoes were tender but not overcooked. I wanted a cabernet sauvignon and the waiter's recommendation went very well with the meal. Even my coffee (black) was good.
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Nancy
Minneapolis
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. The servers were friendly and attentive, but there was a mix up in who was the server assigned to the table, and there was an obvious reassignment by the head server. This was a bit awkward. Then, even though the servers were attentive, the kitchen got behind and we waited an hour for our food. There wasn’t any acknowledgment of this by the staff. Nor was there even complimentary bread service. My husband had to remind the server to bring his wine. Since the food was so good, we may try them again. But servers need to be more aware of the guests experience and be prepared to intervene and offer a complimentary bread or something when they see the kitchen is behind.
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Sherry
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only issue is the “requirement” that you order everything at the same time. We were seated and waiting for our friend to arrive and told we could not order an appetizer while we waited. Finally the waiter got “permission” to allow us to order an app! That’s weird. It’s not cheap to eat there so this just seems like a way to rush you in and out when e we’re there to “dine”
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Eddy
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food has the best quality in this area, as well as outstanding service.
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Karla
Denver
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Unfortunately, the waiter was arrogant, rude and not customer friendly. Everything was based on his schedule not what we needed. Most of our guests felt this way.
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ANNI
Naples
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent as usual! So proud to have an excellent restaurant like The Perfect Caper in our city.
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Susan
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When staying in Punta Gorda The Perfect Caper is always our go to favorite restaurant for a special dinner. Five stars all the way!!!
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James
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow… exceptional, food, service and ambience were perfect as always..
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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 3431 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Nesbit St.
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, 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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Sweet & Spicy Calamari

Foie Gras Club

Crab Cake

Appetizers & Small Plates

Crispy Shrimp$15.00

The Perfect Caper Paté$15.00

A Warm Goat$16.00

Foie Gras Club$24.00

Sweet & Spicy Calamari$17.00

Pork Belly Tacos$18.00

Steamed Pei Mussels$16.00

Seasonal Salads

Perfect Caper House Chop$11.00

Duck Salad$28.00

Baby Greens$8.00

Heirloom & Motz$20.00

Entreés

Duck a Deux Facons$48.00

Filet La Maison$72.00

Filet La Saison$61.00

Momma's Chicken$28.00

Miso Salmon$30.00

Angus New York Strip 14 Oz$56.00

Shrimp Tempura$34.00

Moroccan Spiced Lamb$62.00

Crab Cake$35.00

Penne Sausagnaise$29.00

Crabby Scallops (3) Pieces $48.00

Something on the Side

Truffle'd Frites$6.00

Pomme Frites$4.00

Lobster Mac-N-Cheese$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does The Perfect Caper offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Perfect Caper restaurant rated?

Is The Perfect Caper currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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