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The Perfect Caper, Punta Gorda, FL
The Perfect Caper, Punta Gorda, FL
The Perfect Caper, Punta Gorda, FL
The Perfect Caper, Punta Gorda, FL
The Perfect Caper, Punta Gorda, FL

The Perfect Caper

4.8
4.8
3597 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 3,597 people are saying

The Perfect Caper reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Perfect Caper in Punta Gorda consistently delivers "outstanding food" and "superb service," making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Diners rave about the "melt-in-your-mouth delicious" veal chop, exquisite desserts, and attentive staff, ensuring a "wonderful experience" every time. Highly recommended for fine dining enthusiasts.
3,597 Reviews
  1. William

    Key West5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meals for all 6 of us. Upscale but worth the drive.

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  2. jeff VIP

    Naples10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very, very expensive! Price of groceries have gone up but $72. For a 1/2 # tenderloin?

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  3. Tom

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to The Perfect Caper and it definitely will happen again in the near future. Food and service was supreme!1

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  4. Patti

    Montana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent from start to finish. Jenny was very informative and extremely pleasant throughout our meal. We would highly recommend.

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  5. LauraC

    Naples12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    everything was delicious service was excellent recommend it highly

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  6. Mary VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect place to celebrate my 70th birthday! Veal chop was melt-in-your-mouth delicious and the devils food "Birthday Cake" dessert was amazing. Friends and hubby had red snapper or salmon and it was all thumbs up. My favorite place in Punta Gorda and consistently excellent.

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  7. Funplacetodine

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Perfect Caper restaurant is always a wonderful experience. The food is outstanding and the service is impeccable.

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  8. DavidT

    Western NC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Look no further than the best restaurant in Punta Gorda.

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  9. Thomas

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fortunately we live close to this fine dining gem and always enjoy everything we order. Jacob at the Bar is our Rockstar!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal, ambiance was appealing for fine dining. Service was good but very bizarre that we would be in the middle of asking server questions on menu or about ready to place order and she would disappear to go run food. A food runner that servers could tip out would be beneficial so the table they are at could get the attention they need. But giving servers a pager where they are obligated to run away when a tables ready to order was bad form… we didn’t blame our server and still tipped well but that was the only thing I would pass to management about the experience.

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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 4.8 stars by 3597 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 32 times today
Google Map for The Perfect Caper

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
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