The Perfect Caper
121 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda
(941) 505-9009
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First time at PC. I typically avoid restaurants with no windows but despite the darker interior this felt warm and cozy. Staff was very welcoming, good cocktails. Lengthy menu with something for everyone. We found the food to be very good but on the “heavier” side - a bit too much salad dressing, crabcake was 50/50 crab to filler maybe. Brussels side dish very weighed down by sauce. You get the picture. Would go back if in the area again but close dishes a bit more carefully.
I don't leave reviews. This place was outstanding. I live an hour away and it is worth the drive.
Food was fantastic! Service was great as usual. When time to pay the bill it took over an hour to get our bills and get them paid. This was not acceptable.
Our meal was delicious, our service was great and we will be back. Everything from our appetizers to our salad to our entrées and dessert were amazing. Add a few of their delicious cocktails and it was a perfect evening.
It is always amazing at the perfect caper. We started with the warm goat appetizer with a couple glasses of wine and everything was amazing. The bartenders are on top of everything. What a beautiful relaxing evening thank you. 😊
First time for dinner here and we will be back. We have eaten lunch here a couple of times and it was delicious as well.
The food here is out of this world. We dined with friends from out of town and they agreed.
We always look forward to it but this trip was absolutely perfect! Thank you so much for another wonderful meal. Service, food, ambiance is the best within an hours drive. It's a bright light in an otherwise ordinary culinary areas and “ordinary” to describe everywhere else is generous.
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! Our 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. At 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. The 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. This 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!
Our second visit to the Perfect Caper, and everything was perfect ! Just like the name, our experience was very good, from ambiance , service , menu and the food , all perfect. Highly recommend , and would suggest the grouper dish .
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A fine dining experience that has maintained its quality throughout the years. The service is excellent. The bartender makes an excellent Manhattan. My shrimp and grits were delicious. The rest of our party loved their choices. Our table was ready when we arrived. This is not an inexpensive restaurant.
The unassuming exterior opens into a Vegas like sophisticated and warm interior. Food quality, preparation and presentation were the best. Service was attentive but not intrusive. We started with the warm goat cheese appetizer. She had the scallops with crab meat and I had the venison entree. Both were outstanding. Finished with a carrot cake that was wonderful. We are locals and this is by far the best resturant in SW Florida.
Outstanding, as usual. Our guests absolutely loved the creative menu selections, the perfect execution, and the outstanding service. I've never been disappointed in a Perfect Caper meal.Our server Zach remembered what wine by the glass my wife had ordered six months ago. Amazingly professional.
It was my wife's birthday and Really Appreciated the personal touch with a birthday card on the table and great service. Really great service! The entire meal was top shelf.
They made it a very special evening for our anniversary. Eric made the evening one to remembe.
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