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The Perfect Caper, Punta Gorda, FL

The Perfect Caper

4.8 (3639)
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American
121 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 22 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!

Dining areas

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 3,639 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Perfect Caper offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food," "impeccable service," and "wonderful flavors." Guests rave about the delicious menu crafted by Jeanie Roland, highlighting standout dishes like calamari and pork belly tacos. The knowledgeable and friendly staff enhance the "very special dining experience," making it a top choice in Punta Gorda.

3,639 Reviews
  1. Candy

    Tampa1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a night for us to celebrate my mother-in-law's 90th birthday the night we went to Perfect Caper. This happen to be my second time going and our first was great. The staff was friendly, and the service was perfect. However, I'm not one to ever complain about our meals, but this night 2 out of 3 meals we ordered were simply poorly prepared. The crabcake dinner was very pricy at $35. and advertised on the menu as "Lump Crab Cake" but the quality was extremely poor, not one bit of lump crab meat and was very mushy and runny to taste. The other dinner I would not recommend was the "Shrimp Tempura" meal, also very pricy at $35. The meal had no flavor, very bland and was extremely greasy. We did send back the crab cake meal, and they kindly took it off our bill. Not so sure we will be going back anytime in the near future.

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  2. marisa

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is by far the best restaurant in the area. Service and ambiance are A+. We had the lobster special app, red beets app, Pig and Fig pork chops and focaccia bread served with grated cheese and olive oil. Everything was incredible. The food is beyond amazing. Like what you would expect from a Michelin rated restaurant. Zero complaints about the food, service or ambiance. However, mixed drinks are not so good. We had margaritas. One regular and one Juanita and both had what tasted like cheap liquor. Please please do better with the drinks. Still have 5 stars. Maybe next time I’ll just order wine.

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  3. Lynn

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It has been a few years since we dined at Perfect Caper, and the food and service are still superb!

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  4. Martha

    Naples2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Perfect Caper (and it's sister restuarant Ella's also) is our favorite place to enjoy a very special dining experience. Jeanie Roland's delicious menu never fails to please our appetites with such delightful and wonderful flavors and offerings. The clamari and the pork belly tacos are some of the best appetizers to be found. Not only that but we commend Jeanie on the staff she has who are always very knowledgeable and helpful about the menu. Gab and Rania recently made our anniversary/birthday celebration one of the most enjoyable experiences ever. Thanks and we look forward to our next visit.

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  5. BobK

    Naples2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All four of us were thrilled with our meals. Great food, good service, wonderful presentation. Perfect Caper is top of my list of favorite restaurants in Florida.

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  6. Joanne

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, as always, knowledgable staff, couldn't ask for better!

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  7. Heather

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress was amazing. Food was great but as expected a little bit expensive. Perfect for a treat! Save room for dessert!

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  8. Stacy

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a hidden gem! It was wonderful and we truly enjoyed our birthday celebration!

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  9. Patricia

    Naples2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding! Food delicious. Great atmosphere.

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  10. Ann

    Key West / Florida Keys6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It never disappoints, always great food ambiance and service 😋

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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 3639 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
10:30 PM
Booked 22 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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