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    The Perfect Caper

    4.2 (361 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE PERFECT CAPER ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    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!

    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!!

    Christian D.

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

    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!

    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!!

    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!

    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

    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!
    Kate G.

    Perfect Caper is one of our most favorite places to dine at in Punta Gorda! The food, service is always spectacular! We love bringing our visiting friends here as well as dining here for special celebrations! They make everyone feel special here!

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    8 months ago

    Always a great meal when in the area. We LOVE it here. There's nothing I've tried that I didn't find EXCELLENT! Don't pass this place up.

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    My go to place for special occasions. Very attentive staff. I feel decadent when I dine here.

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    8 months ago

    Fantastic service, incredible food. Consistent, and always spectacular quality. A Punta Gorda staple!

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    The food was not top notch. The prices were way too high. The service was exceptional.

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    Riviera Bar and Grill

    4.4
    (382 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Ok this place is a total dive. It was recommended to me by a local bartender who seems to know her…read morestuff. I came here after a round of golf. Everyone loved my golf hat- "play bad fast". I looked at the outdoor bar but every single seat was taken. All the outdoor tables were booked. So I went inside and saw the inside bar was also full. A table for ten and a table for 6 had departed and needed to be bussed, but both were too much for just one person. So I checked in w the hostess and she asked - booth or table. I wanted table. I got a nice table by the river! Lovely views. Exactly what I wanted. Menus were dropped and soon, Sam was checking in on me. I was so hungry, I had looked at the menu and pics on my way there. I went for the crab cake appetizer and the Gold Wave cocktail. For my entree, I was torn between the Grouper Reuben and the Sea Dog (fried grouper on a long roll, topped with all sorts of goodness). Sam said grouper Reuben was his choice. He asked if I wanted grilled, blackened or fried. I told him to surprise me. For my side, I had the choice of (more) coleslaw (it has coleslaw instead of sauerkraut), fries, sweet potato fries, or a side house or Cesar salad for $4 more. I went w the house salad and their standard citrus vinaigrette. Salad and crab cake came out first. Salad was a huge portion- romaine (some pieces needed better washing), red onion galore, halved cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices. It was great, but needed croutons. The crab cake was the perfect size for one person. It had a whole grain mustard remoulade sauce. Yum! It had some filler but also had a lot of crab. I enjoyed it. The grouper Rueben came out hot!!!! Served with a side of coleslaw and a pickle. I added some needed salt. Boy that fish filet was huge. Sam had put it in grilled for me. Healthy. Nice. I ate half and then I was stuffed. I filled up on the salad and crabcake apparently. I enjoyed the views of boaters going by. It started to rain hard and the folks outside just stayed there. The overhang must've been protecting them well. My server, Sam, was around often to answer my questions. Apparently the grouper Reuben market price is only $21. And if you want redfish or mahi, the price is the same- $21! That's crazy. What a deal. The gold wave is made with Elijah Craig; Good ol Kentucky bourbon. And for dessert, they have cheesecake, peanut butter pie, mud pie, key lime pie, coconut sorbet and orange cake (which he says is a local favorite). I was too stuffed to buy but happy to hear the list. Overall I had a wonderful meal and service was really good. I would recommend adding croutons to the salad, and cleaning up the bathrooms regularly. This place ain't fancy. It's a dirt parking lot. The tables are naked. Folks come casual. However, the prices are great and the food does the talking. Come check them out.

    This visit was two years since the last. We were seated…read moreright away and our drink order taken within minutes. We ordered an Arnold Palmer and a Ponce De Leon margarita, mozzarella sticks, shrimp basket, chicken fingers basket and (2) Florida orange cakes to go. Mozzarella sticks- average. Shrimp basket- good but tropical slaw was store bought with pineapple added. Chicken fingers- good not great, onion rings, good not great . Margarita- strong. Biggest problem- from 9-18 people just standing around talking, making staff walk around them. Other problems- some people just walk in past the front desk and just seat themselves ( the privileged). Total bill with tip $100 . Don't need to travel a half hour to just be ok. Won't be back.

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    4.2
    (167 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Dining at the bar this time. All good
    Dining at the bar this time. All good
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    F M DON'S

    4.1
    (514 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Hadn't been in a while.... glad we did. Every time we stop in for cocktails or a dinner, the…read moreconsistency of our meals are always the same. Delicious. We sat at the bar and the service was quick and friendly. This time, my husband ordered the Bison meatloaf. Served over perfectly season mashed potato's and carrots. The Bison meatloaf was moist and full of flavor. I ordered the salmon with the French green beans. It comes with grilled Brussel spouts (which I don't care for) but they easily traded out the vegetables for another. No problem. The salmon just melted in my mouth and had a nice seared crisp on top. Add in a nice glass of Merlot..... and voila' ...... perfection. !!!!! The outside patio door was closed due to the cold wind, which was very nice. Our only concern was the noise level. The table behind was had a group of 6, and their talking & laughter carried quite far & loud. Sometimes annoying. Would love to see something done to address the noise. Love the food and the friendly staff !! Definitely will be back.

    Will return. Passing…read moreby this cute little town of nearly 20,000 residents, on our way to the opera. We stopped by for a drink or two. It's at the intersection: patrons get to watch the comings and goings of the town, ha ha. Maybe my taste buds are still lingering from the dark vinegar at the Dumpling King earlier: is there a sour aftertaste in my Irish coffee?

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    Bison meatloaf
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    Leroy's Southern Kitchen & Bar

    4.2
    (575 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.

    Had the pulled pork barbecue sandwich and what a great choice!…read moreMoved to S W Fla from Georgia a few years ago and I'd put this sandwich up against any other! Arrived at opening to meet friends who we had not seen in a while and told the waitress to let us know if they needed the table, but we were not rushed!

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    Merch available - shirts
    Jalapeño burger!
    Jalapeño burger!
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    Village Brewhouse

    3.5
    (334 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Great ambiance if you sit outside by the water. It's okay if you are inside, then it's going to be…read morejust a regular sporty bar look and feel. Service was okay, the lady was friendly and didn't disappear. Good selection of foods but deep-fry heavy. The salad came with all ingredients separately laying on the plate, so I had to try mixing it without letting items fall off the plate (didn't work). The add on fish was severely overfried and tasted more like a jerky. Mahi tacos weee good. Wine comes in plastic "glasses". Views - 5, seats comfort - 3.5, service - 4, food - 3.5, cleanliness - 3.5. Average ~3.7, had to roll it up to 4 as Yelp doesn't allow decimals.

    To the wandering hungry person - this place looks delightful. Outdoor seating vibes are high…read more Seating is available inside if you'd prefer. Pina colada is 10/10, creamy, delicious robust drink.... My husband ordered a grouper sandwich and when it arrived he was shocked at the overall size of the fish. For 25$ I would highly recommend not ordering this. Both size and taste were underwhelming. I had the bang fish tacos and they shrimp was delicious... but again we wanted more! You get two large tacos filled with shredded lettuce and tomato's and 3 tiny shrimp. Both of us got the coleslaw for a side and it literally tasted like slaw with mayo... and nothing else. Would I come back? Definitely for the Pina colada!

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    Village Brewhouse
    Conch Fritters
    Conch Fritters
    Falafel salad with add-on fish

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    Falafel salad with add-on fish

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