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    The Perfect Caper

    4.2 (365 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    THE PERFECT CAPER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Monica J.

    The Perfect Caper truly lives up to its name! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by Grace. Although we didn't have a reservation, she graciously invited us to sit at the bar, which turns out to be a fantastic vantage point. Our server Jacob was exceptional - he took the time to explain the menu and after learning it was our first visit, told us "Welcome to your new favorite restaurant". He was spot on; this is officially our new go-to-spot. Between the stellar service, extensive menu, and gorgeous food presentation, it is clear this kitchen has it going on. We loved hearing Jacob speak so highly of the owner and her impressive accolades on Food Network. We even looked it up, she is amazing. It is clear why the quality is so high here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this for your next dining choice.

    Miso Salmon
    Theresa E.

    The entire visit was an experience in itself! From the moment we entered till the moment we left, the service was spectacular, and the food was amazing. We were a table of six on our waiter was extremely informative and helpful as we chose our wine. Service was at a relaxed pace, but on perfect for the food type. We ordered the calamari as well as the spicy mussels (I can't remember the actual title, but they are the house specialty) and both were fantastic Everyone at the table other than me ordered the Duck a deux and I had the miso salmon. The food came out at the same time and you could tell that it was good because no one was talking, just eating and sighing with delight. I truly thought I was too full for dessert, but it turned out. I had just enough room for the pistachio financier, which was a special for the evening and it was beyond delicious. Everyone else ordered the crème brûlée and was satisfied, but I can honestly say I was glad I chose the cake! I would definitely return to this restaurant to order other items on the menu. I want to try it all!

    Brussels s Brussels & Apple Salad
    Will P.

    My sister loves this place and always recommended. In town, considering a move here so-- Food: Can't argue food was excellent. We ordered a couple of salads and I had a Brussels sprouts apple version off their lunch menu. Fresh, well seasoned. My friend ordered a Cobb salad version which was at least 40% larger than mine - so portion size needs improvement. I tried that one as well and it was excellent. Service: Rushed to order and generally made to feel that we're done a great favor to be seated at 2:15p, excuse me 2:17p for lunch. Walk in, host are you folks here for dinner? Me: no lunch. Host: we stopped serving lunch. Me: when? Host:215p. Me: it's 217? Host: let me check. Ok, we will do it this time. 5 minutes later from kitchen: WTF, f this god-- etc. waitress: you need to hurry up and order because lunch is over. Who stops serving lunch @215p anyway, if it's that big a deal- just let customer know I can go somewhere else. Food 5 stars. Staff/service 2 stars.

    Filet with Bernaise sauce
    Lisa H.

    Excellent service and meal for a late lunch/early dinner! My friend is celiac and they had great options for her. She had a dish she she loved with shrimp and gluten free pasta. They even had a homemade gluten free roll. She says it tasted more like a biscuit but it was good. I had the filet with Bernaise sauce, whipped potatoes and green beans. It was cooked perfect! The focaccia bread they serve with olive oil and parm is excellent! My only disappointment was that I was so full I didn't have room for dessert!

    Sweet & Spicy Calamari
    Tiffany G.

    10/10.. great ambiance ..they were wonderful and super friendly staff, our waiter Zach was great. very knowledgeable of the menu and pairings of drinks vs meal options.. we had the calamari which was great! better with an extra side of sauce.. I chose the papradelli and mushrooms side of bread and my dad got the lamb rack. great experience! we finished with a chocolate cake which was very heavy and rich. can't wait to comeback!

    Christian D.

    The crabby scallops were truly amazing. The house made focaccia bread was a great touch and the expresso martini was perfection!

    Pork belly and sirlon entrees

    WOW! What a hidden gem. My husband and I stumbled across this restaurant on a weekend getaway to the Sunseeker resort. My husband wanted to get away from the resort and try out some local spots and we are SO glad we did. We sat at the bar which was an incredible experience chatting it up with the staff and watching the love they all pour into each drink, meal, etc. The teamwork on display was so cool to witness. The manager was right there with them making drinks, serving up meals, etc. We had no idea the Chef was famous and on Food Network! And from the taste of everything, you can absolutely tell. There's such care that went into each menu item. So many unique flavors. Everything was wonderful! I want to take a minute to brag on our bartender. She was the star of the show!! She immediately made drink and food recommendations, she was a true professional. She put in so much care to each drink she made and every customer that dined with her. We were shocked to hear she had only been there for 1.5 years because she was an expert. We will absolutely be back and will recommend this place to our family and friends who visit!!

    Ani S.

    The food is delicious, the service attentive and pleasant. However the restaurant is very loud because of the bar. Avoid on weekends if you want a quiet dinner. Skip the fries because they are very overdone. The scallops are excellent, and the salmon is very good. They have a very nice hot cappuccino

    Banana cream pie with caramel drizzle
    Amber C.

    Had an amazing meal at The Perfect Caper! Best meal in ages! Hubby had the Moroccan lamb with green beans and fingerlings. It was by far the best lamb I have ever had. Perfectly seasoned and cooked. I had the Fig & Pig or something which was a bone in chop with an amazing fig jam and strawberries on it. Would never have thought to put strawberries but with the seasoned pork and the jam gave a sweet jammy taste with the savory pork. The potatoes and carrot baked was so good. It had some cheese in it almost gratin but better and I tasted a hint of nutmeg in there. The salad was excellent too. The dessert was banana cream pie which is a favorite of mine but you rarely find it on a menu. It was divine!! There is no better banana cream pie than the rose Plantation up near The Villages but this came in at a pretty great second place. It was excellent! The whole meal was decadent. Cocktails were great too! The Pink Fadora was a good tart drink! Service was outstanding!

    Pomme Frites Grilled Angus New York Strip and crabby scallops with black coconut rice
    David C.

    We just celebrated our 51st wedding anniversary at this restaurant! The food was excellent!! The service extraordinary! Yvonne, our service was very personable and attentive! I had the 14oz strip and my wifey had the crabby scallops. We also had the sweet and spicy calamari! ( delicious) we brought home the crème brûlée. it was on the expensive side , however , well worth it!!

    Hen of the wood mushroom appetizer
    Thanh-Van L.

    Came here for my birthday dinner November 2024. Dark environment which was good for a late dinner reservation. My boyfriend did call ahead and request champagne at the table which they didn't have (he had to ask again after we were sat) but that was the only misstep. Service was terrific. I opted for soup of the day but it was butternut squash and we asked the waitress for a suggestion. She pushed the mushroom appetizer on us. I was hesitant as it was $18 and I had only recently started to enjoy eating mushrooms after a lifetime of being anti-mushroom. GET. THE. MUSHROOM. Hen of the wood (maitake). It was crispy and meaty and the depth of flavor was so good I've been chasing it ever since that night. Calamari was standard if not sub par. Breading had no flavor and it was served with the sweet chili sauce. I like Bahama Breeze better even. We had the miso salmon udon and some duck breast. The duck had no flavor in our opinion (especially if you're used to eating Chinese prepared duck). Miso salmon udon was so good although the "udon" noodles looked and tasted like linguini. Though they assured us it was udon. Flavor was verrrrry good. Drinks were good and bartender/waiter was nice and chatty as we inquired about drinks.

    Crabby Scallops--Four of them--My husband ate all and loved them!

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    3 years ago

    Truly offers best experience in town. A go to whenever we have guests. Top notch bar and bartenders. Menu is varied and delicious

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    3 years ago

    Get food and service! Also remember Chef J beat Bobby Flay! Always our go to for special occasions when we lived in Punta Gorda

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    Great food, wonderful service, nice atmosphere! Little pricy but we enjoyed it. It is more a special occasion restaurant

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    4 years ago

    Great food and very good service! I encourage everyone to try the Honey Lamb dish! Also, the vegetables are a vegan delight!

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    4 years ago

    Amazing place. Had the Tuna special wow!!! Whatever the special is get it. Also the curry mussels that bet Bobby Flay.

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    Waiting (impatiently) for The Perfect Caper to re-open. Their food is presented beautifully, is delicious and worthy of discussion!

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    Excellent meal. Was craving good food and didn't disappoint. Little lite on the serving size but all delicious and worthy of another trip.

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    3 years ago

    Way to Woke and liberal. Food was ok but portions could be larger for the price. I won't go back.

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    One of the best meals in Punta Gorda hands down. Upper end meals it's hard to find but when you do it worth it.

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    4.2(586 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    To wrap up our Father's Day getaway, the wife once again reminded me why she's the CEO of vacation…read moreplanning. She found Leroy's Southern Kitchen & Bar in Punta Gorda, and let me tell you this place isn't a restaurant it's a whole Saturday night experience! I walked in thinking there had to be a festival, birthday party, or somebody famous in town. Nope! That's just how they roll every Saturday. Live music, people dancing, everyone smiling I started wondering if they slipped happiness into the sweet tea. Now the wife ordered the Nevermind Pressed Burger with extra cheese and black coffee steak sauce. NEVERMIND?? More like Never mind my diet! One bite then another then another and suddenly her plate looked like the dishwasher had already been there. The burger was cooked perfectly, juicy, cheesy, and that steak sauce should be illegal in at least 12 states. Meanwhile, I ordered the 10 oz. Skirt Steak with jasmine rice, carrots, green onions, and their house made Asian marinade. Listen whoever made that sauce I need the recipe, your autograph, and your retirement plan. I was this close to asking for a to go cup so I could pour it on my cereal tomorrow morning. Mama mia that steak disappeared faster than my paycheck after my wife says, Let's just stop at one more store. Then dessert happened. We saw our neighbors order the homemade Banana Nilla Pudding special. My wife looked at me with that look that says, We're getting one. Fellas you already know that's not a suggestion. Well she got one. I got exactly three bites. THREE! ‍ By the time I looked back, the jar was cleaner than the windows at a car wash. Dear Lord now I understand why my doctor keeps telling me to watch my sugar. That pudding almost had me scheduling my next A1C appointment from the table. The live band had me singing songs from back in the day don't ask which ones. Some of y'all are detectives and I'm not giving away my age! And a huge shout-out to Athena! She knew that menu like she wrote it herself. Friendly, funny, attentive she made us feel like regulars even though it was our first visit. So thank you, Uncle Leroy! Between the food, the music, the atmosphere, and my wife stealing 97% of the dessert, this was the perfect way to end an unforgettable Father's Day getaway. Five stars. Come hungry leave happy and if you order the Banana Nilla Pudding, order TWO. One for your wife and one that you hide under the table. Trust me.

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    0.2 mi
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    Enjoyed a wonderful meal here while visiting Punta Gorda. The restaurant came highly recommended by…read morethe front desk staff at my hotel. I'm so glad that I took their suggestion. My dinner was excellent. The food was great, the service was wonderful and the atmosphere of the restaurant was lively. I enjoyed a really nice meal without breaking the bank.

    Solid 4 stars for food and service in the downtown Punta Gorda. The parking is free street side and…read morea huge free public parking with a short walk. Many restaurants in this area open from 4 PM to 9 PM. F M Don's is one of the exceptions. Four of us stopped by to have lunch. There are many outside surrounding this corner location, but we opted to have the inside tables to avoid the Floridian Sun! This is a weekday and off season; the place is not full! The staff is super friendly, and ambiance is clean and pleasant. There are pictures on wall displaying the old Punta Gorda buildings, and harbor. They have a good selection of wine available. We ordered a Cuban sandwich, Crunchy Cod Po Boy, Roast Beef Hoagie with cheese and a PEI Mussels Provencal. The Cuban sandwich, Cod Po Boy and Roast Beef Hoagie were fine. The side order of potato salad has a little too much vinegar. The star today is the PEI mussels Provencal. The PEI mussels are not huge, but they were well prepared with garlic, capers, herbs and white wine. My other favorite lunch dish is their Fisherman's Chowder. We finished our meal with Peanut Butter cheese cake and a key lime pie. They were delicious! Another fine meal at F M Don's!

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    4.2(755 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We went here on Easter with 4:15 reservations. ( note to self they don't seat you until your set…read moretime). Kendall was our server and she was awesome, very friendly and attentive. I asked if I could order the short ribs without the shrimp and was told that they would and they double up on the other protein all the time. So I got the short ribs and a standard salad, the wife got the crostini's with goat cheese and scallops. All of the food was excellent, we had enough to take home for another meal. Ambiance was down home worm feeling and I will definitely go back for those special days. Our bill was $109.00 plus tax and tip for two people with one alcoholic beverage.

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    Dining room

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    4.0(275 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Was so hungry. Stopped in just after 4:30pm, when they open. This place is huge. There are several…read moreseating areas. I was seated at a two top near the kitchen. My server was Amanda and she was prompt. I started with a cocktail - the mango tango- and asked some questions about the menu. I had never heard of this Quahog, which apparently is a noreasterner kinda thing. Ok. Chopped clams, bread crumbs, bell peppers etc. why not. I'll try it. Bad choice. It had a good flavor but I kept crunching on shells!!! It seemed like eggshells were in it, everywhere. It was horrible. I kept thinking the next bite won't be like that- but it was. So many bites were bad. I asked the server what was up- she figured it out. It's not shells it's SAND!!!!! They're not cleaning the clams well. Bro. Rookie mistake. This is why I never order scallops. I hate when they're sandy. And now clams?!? I have to stay away from clams?!? Sheesh. She asked if I wanted bread- I said yes. I wasn't sure if the bread was included? It is not included and is an up charge at other restaurants (The Perfect Caper is an example of that, as well as Ortigia). She gave me one piece. It was delicious, served warm and crispy, and the whipped butter was fantastic. I asked what the butter was a Wisconsin country cream. Clean ingredients. Lots of salt. Yum. I also got a small cup of their soup. Amanda said their soups are always good. The soup of the day was braised beef noodle. It was really good. I could see having a bowl of that and a piece of bread and being totally happy. I was torn between the meatloaf and the Portuguese stuffed shrimp. She recommended the meatloaf. Oh boy. That was a great choice; it was huge. Smothered in bruleed cheese and sauteed onions. Lots of gravy. Lots of skinny green beans and a big scoop of mashed potatoes. Wow! What a meal. So good. I got my leftovers wrapped up. I took a piece of the birthday cheesecake home. It was listed on the specials menu. It looked really nice. However, it was not my favorite and actually, I would not recommend it. It's not cake, it's cheesecake, but the sprinkles just ruin the texture and flavor of the cheesecake, which wasn't a great cheesecake to begin with. Skip it. When the bill came, I was surprised the Quahog was on there. Especially because it was so ill prepared and I complained about it. But whatever. I thanked Amanda, paid, finished my cocktail and left. Parking is on the street or in the parking garage structure on the road behind them. Bathrooms are in the back along the long hallway, I didn't check them out. They have a large bar up front and what looks like a room they could do private events / meetings in. They have a new summer menu where all items are $20. I think that's a good deal. They have a lot of great sounding items on their menu and I heard the shrimp Mozambique is amazing. Maybe I'll get that next time.

    Our family of 5 met up at the River City Grill for dinner. It's central to downtown and waterfront…read moreand a nice walkable area. It appears to have a long history in the area. We were pleasantly surprised by the Portuguese dishes on the menu. We enjoyed the pork stew and shrimp Madagascar, such depth of flavor and a welcome change of pace from resort town menus. The pot roast was a little dry but a still a solid choice. The inside was a lot larger than it looked from outside. The inside decor could use a refresh but the great service helped us not to notice.

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    Dining room in the back. Private room area too

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    Sunday pot roast

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    Tamiami Tavern - Nachos. No added protein.

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    4.2(173 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    My first visit to Tamiami Tavern, but absolutely will not be my last…read more I had read online they served a good beef on weck. Well, that's a local specialty in my home state so I had to find out. The plate was golden, I was very surprised. The beef was very plentiful and top quality (sliced correct thickness and piled HIGH). The kimmelweck roll was hardy enough to hold up, but didn't overpower the beef. It had the perfect ratio of caraway seed and salt. A generous side of au jus, and horseradish, completed the sandwich. I chose coleslaw as the side dish, and it was also very good. The service was tops, the environment was very friendly and inviting. This will be top of my list to visit, and recommend to others when they request a good place to dine out.

    My husband and I stopped by Tamiami Tavern for the first time for a quick dinner. The atmosphere…read morehas an Irish pub feel, and the décor is sparse. Both the hostess and our waitress were very friendly and welcoming. Our drinks were brought out quickly after we were seated. The Mountain Dew tasted almost like pure syrup, which made it difficult to enjoy. We ordered the Tavern Steak Hoagie with French fries, and I also had a bowl of lobster bisque. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite meet our expectations. The lobster bisque was extremely salty. The steak hoagie was small and wasn't what we expected for $24. We've enjoyed many steak and cheese hoagies over the years, and this one left us disappointed. Overall, the service and atmosphere were the highlights of our visit. While the food wasn't a hit for us this time, the staff was pleasant and the restaurant itself is clean.

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    Tamiami Tavern - Dining at the bar this time. All good

    Dining at the bar this time. All good

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    The Perfect Caper - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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