6 Best Salad Restaurants near Punta Gorda

“When my sister and I were down from Sarasota this past weekend visiting my daughter and son-in-law, they treated us to The Perfect Caper. First impression: quiet elegance and a bit of sticker shock. Final impression: I’m still waking up thinking about that meal three days later. Not a restaurant, a dining experience!\n\nOur server, Eric, set the stage. He has perfected his profession, from giving us just the amount of help each wanted in making our choices, to serving each course at the perfect spacing for our dining preference, to being always there when we wanted something without ever hovering or being intrusive. It was as if we were the only table he was serving, which we definitely were not.\n\nAt 79, I have had to alter my eating habits with smaller portions and a bit less spice. With Eric’s help and hints, I chose 3 Pan Seared Scallops (no lemon), and a side of the Brussels Bacon. This turned out to be the perfect amount to leave me just enough room to enjoy one of the scrumptious desserts. The large scallops were pillowy puffs of perfection in a luscious brown butter sauce. I can still remember that first bite. As that silky morsel almost melted in my mouth, I was in love! The Brussels Bacon was the ideal accompaniment, grated and served in a tasty sauce, with bacon crumbles on top. No need to sacrifice flavor for any age limitations here, my taste buds felt totally pampered.\n\nThe others with me had similar positive comments about their Penne Sausagnaise, Filet, and Moroccan Spiced Lamb. We had started off with appetizers of pate and focaccia, both very good. Unlike some upscale restaurants, there was no hesitation at setting four appetizer plates to share the two appetizers. Eric’s goal was to provide OUR perfect dining experience, and he fully succeeded. We all went on to try a different dessert, and my Banana Pudding Tart was exceptional. My sister, daughter, and son-in-law, who know my eating habits well, all sat with dropped jaws as I finished the last bite.\n\nThis is the meal I have most enjoyed since I moved to Florida almost 30 years ago. I must give thanks to Eric for making this such a memorable experience, and to Chef Jeanie for giving us the opportunity to taste the wonderful fruits of her creative endeavors. I never expected this outside of New York. If our dining experience was typical rather than the exception, this restaurant should have Michelin stars!“

“They’re the best. Everything is good and fresh. They have so many options. The staff is very friendly and hard working.“

“This is the absolute BEST Greek food we have had here! We will definitely be going back! So delicious!“

“We dined at the Punta Gorda Restaurant and the food was very good with enough to take home leftovers. The server was super. He came and checked on us many times during our dinner. The restaurant is very clean and servers are clean cut & well dressed. I would give the place a 5 Star rating.“

“Great food as expected from Panera. This is a new design looking store which is brighter and seems more ‘fast food’ rather than come meet a coworker for a meeting.That’s fine, but it is the first Panera that I’ve been to that has single-use disposable plastic utensils and cups for dine in, which I really hope doesn’t become the new norm for Panera - good thing we brought our own reusable utensils. I love that Panera has always had reusable for dine in. Reuse folks - we are drowning in single use plastics.“

“We had a great experience at Yummy Asian Food! The restaurant was clean, and the service was excellent. Our server was friendly, answered all our questions, and even made a few helpful suggestions. I had the shrimp and chicken hibachi bowl, while my wife enjoyed the chicken hibachi bowl. Our kids loved the California rolls, white rice, and steamed broccoli. We also shared crab rangoons and edamame as appetizers, and the egg rolls were delicious too. Prices were fair, and everything tasted fresh. We’ll definitely be back!“