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.

Wonderful restaurant- great food and service - consistently excellent- Their one glaring void is the lack of any decent beers- ( some of us don't drink wine or mixed drinks). Going within the InBev basics puts them in a place where they miss other great local/ regional options.... The selections are barely average.... read more

This restaurant is high price cuisine. The food is good. but the attitude is not so good. After a nice dinner, the waited decided that he needed the table for who knows what. There were open tables and no one was waiting. Very rude and uncalled for when you consider the price of the meal. We had to leave. No where did it state that we had to be out of the restaurant at a certain time. I will probably never return to this establishment again and I will tell all of my friends to avoid it unless they want to eat and get out fast with little opportunity to socialize. Food notwithstanding, stay clear. read more

My husband and I had dinner at The Perfect Caper last night. My husband ordered the shrimp and crab pasta special ($59) and I had the Vegan Dreaming entree. Mine was bland. The flavor of my husband's meal was good, but we were surprised by the portion of the seafood. The dish included 2 shrimp and a small amount of crab, which was disappointing, given the price. The most surprising part of the experience was when the chef/owner stopped by the table to ask how we enjoyed our meals. When my husband politely mentioned he was disappointed with the small amount of meat in his dish, the chef responded "Well then it would have had to be twice the price, wouldn't it?" She then turned and walked away, shaking her head. It was an unexpectedly dismissive response that left a poor impression. There could have been so many other, more positive ways to handle the situation. Needless to say, we will not be back and will offer the same advice to anyone who asks. read more

Was in the mood for a burger and saw great reviews on Yelp so I decided to try it for myself. Ordered the soup of the day which was butternut squash soup and their burger. The soup was hearty and burger was ok. Giving it 4 stars because of the excellent service. All staff were attentive, were jovial, and gave some jokes lol! Beautiful ambiance. Will return! read more

The Perfect Caper - Butternut squash soup - New American Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

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The service was spot on. Very easy to work with. The ambiance is an excellent romantic location. Private booths line the wall. We choose to sit in a 1/2 booth table combination since mom is 94. We had wine which I give them 5 stars for their selection of individual or bottles. We had the squash soup which we made sure the bowl was empty. The special was Tile fish which if you live in SW Florida you'll know what a treat that is. I added scallops to my meal and I was disappointed at how they were overcooked. No worries our waiter immediately went to the kitchen and had them remake the scallops. Wow. They were fantastic. We also had the crab cakes. The 2 that had them were very satisfied. Trying to find the front door and parking lot can be a bit of a challenge. The outside of the building is kind of blah. My sister in law was a bit worried. Once inside she immediately changed her mind. Nice bar area which is behind the secluded tables. Very clean and well taken care of. The bar was well stocked. I like Rye Bourbon and I had several ones to choose from. That's impressive to me. My old Fashioned was quite tasty. We will be back. What an excellent hidden Jen. read more

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Service was amazing. Thank you Mason. You are a true gentleman. Our martinis were made by Gabe. They were awesome. He started out with the famous curry muscles, they were nothing to scream about. I know the chef beat Bobby Flay with it, however, there was no curry taste. It was not a star stopper. As for the homemade New England clam chowder, a girl from New England, it tasted so fishy and grindy. We couldn't even eat it. We ordered the sirloin, medium rare, absolutely perfect. However, the side lobster mac & cheese was horrible. Again, fishy and grindy. The green beans were not haricots verts - French green beans - was not served. But the green beans were good! I do enjoy the Perfect Caper, however, this experience was not enjoyable to eat. And it was my birthday. n.b. Clause the bartender. You get more with honey then you do with vinegar! read more

The Perfect Caper - The perfect Martinis made by Gabe - New American Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

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

Awesome, attentive service. Very interesting, inventive menu. I had the lamb. Beautiful cut, prepared perfectly. Hubby (fussy man) had steak perfectly done to his request. Th dessert cake is a mile high. I recommend without reservation. Pricey but worth it. read more

An AMAZING place, really amazing. My friend referred to this place as a hidden gem as soon as we walked in. Hidden Gem is clearly an understatement. As soon as opened the door and walked the hostess greeted our party with a huge smile. We were immediately taken to our table. The restaurant is low light (not dark) with high back booths. Privacy and comfortable. Clean modern venue. We were greeted by our fabulous server Mary Jane. Our friends knew MJ from a another spot and we all just hit it off. She was amazing friendly-efficient caring. She is clearly another gem. We started the evening with a bottle of Pinot Noir and began our adventure. Appetizers: -SWEET & SPICY CALAMARI - Fried Squid, Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce, Toasted Peanuts, Green Onions, Cilantro -CRISPY SHRIMP - Jumbo Prawns, Wrapped in Shredded Filo & Fried, Avocado Relish, Blood Orange Vinaigrette Both of these dishes were amazing... yes, amazing. Calamari was crispy and tender and the Shrimp was large with a great taste. The accompanying sauces were terrific. Both creative and new. Main dishes: -GNOCCHI & MOZZ - House-made Gnocchi, Fresh Tomato Sauce, Imported Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan -MOMMA'S CHICKEN - Buttermilk Fried, All-Natural Chicken Breast, Cheddar Grits, Wilted Greens, Sweet Corn Sauce FILET LA SAISON 6oz - Grilled All Natural Grass Fed 8oz Filet of Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Fingerlings Potatoes, Haricot Verts, Micro Greens & Truffle Bearnaise Sauce -PAN SEARED SCALLOPS with 2 Sea Scallops, Sautéed Spinach, Golden Whipped Potato & Brown Butter Pan Sauce (my dish) I can't speak for everyone but they all LOVED everything they ate. There were no empty plates. My scallops were cooked perfectly and the crab on top was just delicious. The accompanying sauces are rich and delicious, Every bite leaves you wanting more. It's obvious that cooking here is an art form. A tasty-tasty art form. This was an amazing experience only enhanced being here with GREAT friends. What more can you ask for. I know dessert. Desserts Included an unbelievable seven layer chocolate cake, chocolate bread pudding and tres leche cake. Also three amazing selections. Chef Jeanie Roland has NAILED IT here. I know that five stars are not enough but that's as high as I can go here. KUDOs to this amazing gem of a restaurant and fabulous team. read more

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Absolutely fantastic food and service. The restaurant is designed to keep background noise and conversations to a minimum. Highly recommend this establishment. read more

While I wasn't impressed with the table by the kitchen we were seated at even thou our reservation was made two weeks ago, I'll let that pass. The chief is very creative but you pay Ocean Prime prices in a location not even close to theirs. So the service and the food were very good but not worth the $223 plus tip we paid last night. And that's with no alcohol So a $150 at best dinner for $75 more, don't think we'll return but it was my wife's birthday and she wanted The Perfect Caper. read more

We finally have found the best restaurant in PC. The quality of every dish presented and the art of pairing in each dish is as good as anywhere in the big metropolitan cities like Boston or DC. We absolutely love the experience and thank you! read more

The Perfect Caper - Scallop with crab filling on black rice and veggie. - New American Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

Food was exceptional. We had lobster, raviolis, salmon, tartar, liver, pate, calamari, bruschetta all appetizers were absolutely wonderful Stacy our server was out of this world. I'm what is the other? I'm trying to do what is the other waitress that helped us all staff was exceptional read more

We went on Thanksgiving so I had these ideas shipped turkey dinner which was delicious and a nice portion of food. My husband had the scallops and the Mac and cheese which he enjoyed. Giving 4 stars because the place was very loud. read more

The Perfect Caper - Thanksgiving turkey dinner - New American Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

Great food. Curry mussels and frites, Pork belly tacos, shrooms and scallops with crab toppings. Followed by a homemade pistachio ice cream sandwich. Fine dining in Punta Gorda. read more

Food and service make this the best place for fine dining in Punta Gorda Always go there when in town. read more

4 salads for lunch Each perfection pretty Our server was a jem The restaurant is dated but clean and comfortable read more

Went with some friends.... We hadn't been here for quite a few years. Atmosphere is fabulous.... starting in the bar is nice !!! Music was pleasant and our Server was Victor.... Very nice, knowledgeable about the specials on the menu and quite attentive but not overbearing. Cocktails were priced reasonably. A Bombay Sapphire Gin Martini~ $13.00, & a Grey Goose & Tonic ~ $12.00. Food was good but expensive for what you get. My husband ordered the Penne Sauganaise~ $29.00. Good flavor but sadly was a lot of pasta with very little sausage. A tad pricey in our mind. My Tuna Poke at $22.00, with sliced avocado & mango slices and though overall tasty... it was way too much rice and not enough tuna. (Probably 4 oz). And, I've decided I don't like Dirty rice cooked in coconut milk. Oh, well.... I won't order it again. There are other things to order next time. The best part of the dinner was dessert..... we ordered the Crème Brûlée & the Just Chocolate cake. Both we over the top delicious !!!! read more

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We somberly came for a repast after my mom's burial. Everything was delicious! Steak, Halibut, paperdelle duck and scallops.And our server Stacy was prompt, courteous, and fun (which we needed) read more

Four of us dined together this evening for a delicious meal. For a starter, I ordered an ala carte green salad. It consisted of mixed greens and was unexceptional. For the main course I had the shrimp and grits which consisted of four true jumbo shrimp on cheddar cheese grits with bacon and wilted kale and too with wild greens. It was presented perfectly and served hot. The flavor combinations were delightful! Our server; Emma was very knowledgeable about most everything on the menu and made it a point to explain the preparations. She was attentive and friendly but unobtrusive. Just the way a server should be. The restaurant was not overly busy on a Tuesday evening. Our reservation was at 7:00 and we were seated at once. I thought the service was a bit on the slow side this evening. I know it takes time to prepare good food but our wait seemed longer than usual. The ambience is nice. We were seated in a booth which offered nice privacy. I wish Perfect Caper would provide bread with the meal. It would go nicely with my dish. read more

The Perfect Caper - Shrimp and grits - New American Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

Wow, what a discovery. 6 of us went and were not disappointed. Every detail exceeded expectations. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and enjoyable. Each dish was expertly presented and scrumptious. From the reservations to dessert, a great dining experience. From cocktails to dessert five stars and more. read more

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Amazing food and service!' Would go again when I am back in Punta Gorda Great bread service too . Escargot was absolutely amazing. read more

They enforce a no hat policy, but its not mentioned anywhere on their website or on opentable when making the reservation. Drove 40 mins to eat here and had reservations but ended up leaving. The managements response was that it is on the menu (which you dont see until you arrive and sit down). They also said it was at the entrance of the restaurant but there are several entrances so the one that we entered through it was not mentioned. He said he was "sorry my fiance didn't feel like taking his hat off" and I explained that he would've styled his hair accordingly before leaving home 40 minutes prior had the policy been mentioned anywhere. He hung up on me when I told him they need to do better as a business to be transparent with their customers to avoid problems upon arrival. Also worth mentioning is their exterior ambiance could use some work, not particularly inviting. read more

Food: The menu was very extensive. They also had a lengthy wine list and cocktail menu. Ordered the cheesy Gouda bread for an appetizer, which was incredible. The sauce on the penne was rich and plentiful with an amazing flavor. The sausage was advertised as spicy but did not have a strong spice. The duck was extremely tender. The frites were the perfect consistency and had a great flavor. My one wish would be that they included a reduction sauce with the duck. Service: Our waitress was extremely kind and attentive. We were celebrating a birthday and there was a birthday note on the table when we walked in which was a nice touch. They were very accommodating with letting us switch around sides on the menu. Ambiance/ Atmosphere: The inside is very elegant and moody. I think the one negative is the exterior and surrounding area. It is not easy to tell there is a restaurant located inside the building. It is not the most welcoming exterior. But, that would not deter me from coming again and trying more items on their menu. read more

The Perfect Caper - Duck frites - New American Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

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Our party of 12 had lunch here. Our server, Zach, was excellent! He knew every aspect of the menu, had a great sense of humor, and gave great suggestions. The food was great and the service was superb. We had a private room so we didn't disturb other guests with our loud laughter. I received a call the morning of our reservation to check in and confirm our party size. Everything was handled perfectly. This was my third visit to The Perfect Caper. I will continue to come back. read more

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This was a casual but stylish place with a number of creative menu options. There was a small bar in the back and a dimly lit dining area where the kitchen could be seen from various tables and booths. The service was appreciated, and the food arrived in a timely manner. For appetizers, the steamed PEI mussels ($13) and salmon tartare ($10) were ordered. The mussels were steamed with vermouth, leek confit, and fresh cream. There were at least 2 dozen mussels here, which was much more than I thought. The broth was very tasty, lots of flavor and dunking the bread was definitely the highlight. There were a few inconsistencies with the mussels as some were not cleaned fully. The salmon tartare came with a nori spiced rice crisp. The combination of the crispy nori and the fresh pieces of salmon made for an appetizing dish. For dinner, I had the grouper special. It came with crispy potatoes, French lentils, and a fennel-leek carrot confit in a roasted lemon beurre blanc. This was a well put together dish. The meatiness of the grouper combined with the beurre blanc made for an outstanding combination. The potatoes and lentils went nicely with the beurre blanc too. I would have just preferred a slightly bigger portion of grouper. I also tried the arabbiata pasta. It was a squid ink pasta with sautéed squid in a spicy sauce. This was solid as the squid was cooked nicely. The sauce was good, but just not that spicy. For dessert, the donut special was tried. There were 6 homemade donut holes with a dollop of whipped cream. They were okay. They were of the powdered and cinnamon variety I believe. There seemed to be something missing from these. I also tried the banana torte dessert special along with the gingerbread cookie ice cream sandwich. The banana torte came with what appeared to be a banana mousse and fresh whipped cream along with a caramelized banana. This was better than the donuts. It was not overly flavored with banana but had the perfect balance of everything. The ice cream sandwich had dulce de leche ice cream and gingerbread cookies. The ice cream was pleasant, but the gingerbread cookies appeared to be off. I think I was put off by the over powerful flavor of the ginger. Will I go back? Yes. read more

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

Went there for dinner because it was recommended by friends. Pros: Waiter was attentive, old fashioned drink was excellent, appetizer was good. Cons: Ordered seafood special which was halibut. The fish was tasteless and dry, one cherry tomato cut in half, served in a bed of greens which was supposed to have a dressing that was no where to be found. Recommendation: Do not order specials as my wife had a menu pasta dish which had good taste. As far as being described as a fine dining restaurant, the atmosphere is spot on but the food is lacking. read more

I stopped by because a few coworkers suggested it was a must. It was mid afternoon but they offered lunch and dinner. The menu was extensive, so I chose the dinner menu. The Pig and Fig with a strawberry reduction was excellent. Medium rare with greens as a side. Quite tasty and filling. I think I'll try the seafood on my next visit-for sure. read more

OMGoodness- the food is so delicious. The ambiance is perfect, staff is wonderful. We came for our Anniversary and they had a card set out on the table for us. I had the Filet and the hubs got the pork chop - both prepared beautifully. Love, love, love this restaurant and I can't wait to return so we can try more of the menu items. read more

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I have never had anything I did not like A Lot here. Foods Great Service is Great The only negative is making a reservation and being told a table isn't available only to walk in to a nearly empty restaurant. I don't understand that. read more

Prefect meal! I had the fried mushrooms, tempura shrimp and gingerbread ice cream sandwich. The food was unique and delicious. Tamara was great! read more

The Perfect Caper - Fried mushrooms - New American Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

Another great choice in Punta Gorda. Wonderful service with a great menu that will satisfy any palate. Avoid the chain restaurants, patronize these establishments! read more

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

Cheesecake and warm goat were excellent. Pork belly tacos were gamey and are not recommended. Miso salmon had salmon cooked perfectly. Crispy shrimp was nice. Service was good. read more

Excellent ! From atmosphere to food to wait staff. Think best dining experience ever had read more

best restaurant in punta gorda good was absolutely amazing the duck and rack of lamb was soo good will def be back read more

if I could give 0 I would. my experience was awful. the manager was very rude and unprofessional. I told my server that I wanted my lamb medium rare and no green beans, I wanted the mushrooms instead. my lamb was dripping blood and the green beans were in my plate. I told him that I didn't want green beans and asked him where were my mushroom. he told me he will bring a plate so I can remove the green beans myself and that he would bring the mushrooms. He took the lamb back. I didn't touch my food at all. I told him I didn't want it and he br the manage, he asked me if I wanted something else and I said no, I want my check so I can leave. He told me I need it to eat my food and that he was gonna charge me whether I eat it or not. I told him I didn't touch my plate, it was full of blood, he continued to tell me that I need it to eat or get something else or else he was going to call the cops. Very uncomfortable situation because I didn't even try anything on that plate. I was so frustrated cuz I was celebrating tha I bought my house and went there with my uncle who got chicken Alfredo. I was arguing with the Argentinian manager and I started crying because he was so unfair. My uncle ended up paying $198 I didn't eat and didn't take the food with me. So I just gave those people money for nothing. Just a very sad night that supposed to be a happy one. I owned a sandwich shop back in Canada and I would never do that to a customer. That place sucks and I hope karma will come back to them. They need to guve a batter training to the server, mine was very young and obviously he doesn't know what he is doing cuz I will never tell a customer to remove anything from the plate right there on the table when the customer was very specific about not wanting the item. read more

This quaint bar/restaurant is actually a lot bigger on the inside. It's lively and delicious! Don't let the covered front windows deter you. You're missing out if you don't stop in! read more