The Perfect Caper

4.8

3562 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 53 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
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 ShrimpUSD 15.00
jumbo prawns, wrapped in shredded filo, fried crisp, avocado relish, blood orange vinaigrette
The Perfect Caper PatéUSD 15.00
house chicken liver paté, mission fig-vidalia onion relish, rustic pear jam, french bread crisps, caper berries
A Warm GoatUSD 16.00
warm goats cheese with roasted garlic, kalamata olive tapenade, caponata & roasted peppers- fresh parsley, grilled crostini
Foie Gras ClubUSD 24.00
seared foie gras, tomato apple jam, crisp smoked bacon, tiny greens, on grilled house brioche
Sweet & Spicy CalamariUSD 17.00
lightly seasoned & flash fried squid, sweet & spicy chili sauce, toasted peanuts, green onion
Pork Belly TacosUSD 18.00
crispy pork belly, spicy salsa verde, crème fraîche, guacamole, queso fresco with flour tortillas
Steamed Pei MusselsUSD 16.00
steamed prince edward island mussels, leek confit, fresh cream

Seasonal Salads

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

What 3,562 people are saying

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
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Perfect Caper in Punta Gorda offers a "delightful fine dining" experience with "excellent food and service." Diners rave about the "fabulous" scallops and duck dishes. The atmosphere is intimate and welcoming, making it ideal for special occasions. Signature cocktails and an extensive wine list complement the "exceptional" culinary offerings.

3,562 Reviews

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MaryP
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of four enjoyed a great evening. Eric was our waiter since we had not been there. He explained everything to us the history of the restaurant and the chef’s awards and accomplishments. We started out with some curry muscles, which were top-notch. Everyone in the party had a different dish, shrimp and grits, crabcakes, steak, pork chop. Everything was wonderful.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lamb lollipops and steak. Service was excellent as well!
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NaplesK VIP
Chicago33 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Perfect Caper is a wonderful experience in food. Had a special of venison with mushroom, fingerling potatoes and wine reduction, preceded by the best foie gras I have ever tasted. My companion had mussels in curry sauce and duck. Service was friendly and very knowledgeable and helpful. Recommend highly.
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Kenneth
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best restaurant in the area for quality and choice. Top to bottom a great menu with great service at a fair price.
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AbbeyS
Philadelphia7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing when we go. Zach was a hilarious waiter and was attentive. Can’t wait to go back!
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Kim VIP
Grand Rapids10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a very nice experience from appetizer, salad, main course, dessert to the spectacular espresso martini! We all enjoyed our food. The waitstaff were phenomenal. The prices are right on for a nice dinner out, so happy to finally try this gem!!
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BenC
Tampa10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another perfect evening at the Perfect Caper. We split a great fried shrimp appetizer followed by a main course of a crab cake and Moroccan lamb which was spiced with a wonderful cinnamon flavor and cooked to a beautiful medium rare.
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sheila VIP
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can’t resist the crabby scallops, even though there are so many other enticing offerings on the menu! Delicious!
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alex
Columbus5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing and the service is exceptional!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the food was outstanding our server Rania was absolutely fantastic we are always treated with over the top service and a food experience that keeps us looking forward to the next time we come
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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 3562 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 53 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
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 ShrimpUSD 15.00

The Perfect Caper PatéUSD 15.00

A Warm GoatUSD 16.00

Foie Gras ClubUSD 24.00

Sweet & Spicy CalamariUSD 17.00

Pork Belly TacosUSD 18.00

Steamed Pei MusselsUSD 16.00

Seasonal Salads

Perfect Caper House ChopUSD 11.00

Duck SaladUSD 28.00

Baby GreensUSD 8.00

Heirloom & MotzUSD 20.00

Entreés

Duck a Deux FaconsUSD 48.00

Filet La MaisonUSD 72.00

Filet La SaisonUSD 61.00

Momma's ChickenUSD 28.00

Miso SalmonUSD 30.00

Angus New York Strip 14 OzUSD 56.00

Shrimp TempuraUSD 34.00

Moroccan Spiced LambUSD 62.00

Crab CakeUSD 35.00

Penne SausagnaiseUSD 29.00

Crabby Scallops (3) Pieces USD 48.00

Something on the Side

Truffle'd FritesUSD 6.00

Pomme FritesUSD 4.00

Lobster Mac-N-CheeseUSD 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

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