The Perfect Caper Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Perfect Caper, a gem nestled in picturesque Punta Gorda, Florida. This New American restaurant celebrates the art of salads and gourmet dining, crafting seasonal dishes that delight the senses.
Introducing the Menu:
- Salads: Try the Mediterranean Kale Salad, featuring baby kale, feta, marinated olives, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. The Beet Tower Salad marries roasted beets with creamy goat cheese—a vibrant choice.
- Entrees: Indulge in the exquisite Crab Cake, paired with crispy polenta and a rich beurre fondue. The Moroccan Spiced Lamb is an unforgettable experience, boasting bold spices and tender meat.
- Small Plates: Don’t miss the Pork Belly Tacos, where crispy pork meets fresh guacamole, perfect for sharing.
Each dish is a testament to culinary creativity, reflecting a passion for flavors that will make your visit truly memorable.
Appetizers & Small Plates - Dinner
The Perfect Caper Pate
House chicken liver pate, Mission fig-vidalia onion relish, rustic pear jam, French bread crisps and caper berries.
A Warm Goat
Warm goats cheese with roasted garlic, kalamata olive tapenade, caponata and roasted peppers- fresh parsley and grilled crostini.
Crispy Shrimp
Jumbo prawns, wrapped in shredded filo, fried crisp, avocado relish and blood orange vinaigrette.
Mushroom Capellini
Capellini pasta, porcini mushrooms, organic egg yolk, aged parmesan and truffle oil.
Pork Belly Tacos
Crispy pork belly, spicy salsa verde, creme fraiche, guacamole and queso fresco with flour tortillas.
Potato-Leek Soup
Spring leek-potato soup, leek and potato crisps.
Steamed PEI Mussels
Steamed prince edward island mussels, leek confit and fresh cream.
Basil Risotto
Asparagus, aged Parmesan, lemon butter and fresh lemon zest.
Foie Gras Club
Seared foie gras, tomato apple jam, crisp smoked bacon, tiny greens and on grilled house brioche.
Cheese Plate
Cypress grove humboldt (California), mount tam cowgirl triple cream (Georgia), aged mahon (Spain), wild blueberry port gelee, crostini and French bread.
Beet Tower
Salad of roasted beets, avocado, English peas, goat cheese, watercress, arugula and chevre vinaigrette.
Heirloom & Motz
Housemade mozzarella cheese, wrapped in prosciutto, grilled and served on a bed of cherry heirloom tomatoes with 12-year balsamic and extra virgin olive oil and wild arugula.
Mediterranean Kale Salad
Baby kale, feta cheese, house marinated olives, grapes and lemon vinaigrette.
Duck Salad
Pan seared, honey garlic marinated duck breast served on salad of baby mesclun greens, toasted pecans, dried cherries, goats cheese and finished with a cherry vinaigrette.
Brussels & Apple Salad
Shaved brussels sprouts, gala apples, toasted pine nuts, dried currants, shaved Parmesan and tossed in a myer lemon vinaigrette.
Seasonal Salads - Dinner
Entrees - Dinner
Miso Salmon
Udon noodles, shiitake mushrooms, bok choy and ginger sesame butter.
Filet la Maison
Grilled 8 Ounces filet of beef tenderloin, lobster macaroniand cheese, spring succotash of brussels leaves, English peas, sugar snap peas, wild mushrooms and herb bearnaise sauce.
Momma's Chicken
Buttermilk fried, all natural chicken breast, cheddar grits, wilted greens and sweet corn sauce.
Moroccan Spiced Lamb
Pan seared, domestic, free roaming, spiced rack of lamb, roasted fingerling potatoes, oil cured olives, haricots verts, fresh herbs, garlic and ginger.
Shrimp & Grits
Cheddar cheese grits, jumbo prawns, roasted red peppers, bacon, jalapenos and finished with brown butter.
Braised Lamb Gnocchi
Red wine braised lamb, hen of the woods mushrooms and Parmesan house gnocchi.
Duck a Deux Facons
Crispy confit of duck and garlic marinated duck breast, wilted greens, whipped golden potatoes, haricot tarbais and garlic with aged sherry vinaigrette.
Pappardelle & Mushroom
Imported pappardelle, hen of the woods mushrooms, prosciutto crisps, swiss chard, light cream and Parmesan cheese.
Filet la Saison
Grilled 8 Ounces filet of beef tenderloin, spring succotash of brussels sprout leaves, English peas, sugar snap peas, roasted fingerling potatoes, wild mushrooms and herb bearnaise sauce.
Pan Seared Scallops
Sea scallops, sauteed spinach, golden whipped potato and brown butter pan sauce.
Shrimp Tempura
Organic greens, tempura shrimp and asparagus, miso-yuzu vinaigrette and crisp wonton.
Angus New York Strip (14 oz.)
Grilled Angus New York strip, wild mushrooms, truffle frites and parsley brown butter.
Penne Sausagnaise
Organic penne pasta with sausage, rustic tomato sauce and housemade ricotta cheese.
Crab Cake
Pan seared jumbo lump crab cake, crispy polenta cake, asparagus and tomato tarragon beurre fondue.
Pomme Frites
Lobster Mac 'n Cheese
Truffle'd Frites
Something On The Side - Dinner
Appetizer - Lunch
Sweet & Spicy Calamari
Flash fried fresh squid finished with a sweet and spicy chili sauce, peanuts and green onion.
Bangkok Beef Salad
Asian marinated beef tenderloin, grilledand tossed with red peppers, baby greens, crispy noodles and Thai peanut vinaigrette.
Chicken Paillard Salad
Pan roasted chicken breast, warm salad with fennel, apple, baby greens, shaved manchego cheese, caper vinaigrette and apple cider brown butter.
The Perfect Caper Cobb
Watercress, iceberg, tomato, avocado, bacon, eggand point reyes blue cheese, tossed in caper whole grain mustard vinaigrette and topped with grilled chicken breast or chicken salad.
Filet Salad
Organic baby spinach greens, grilled filet, point reyes blue cheese, focaccia croutons, tomatoes and balsamic-vinaigrette.
Heirloom & Mozzarella
Housemade mozzarella cheese, wrapped with prosciutto ham, grilledand served on a bed of cherry tomatoes, 12-year balsamic and extra virgin olive oil, wild arugula.
Entrees - Lunch
Sandwiches - Lunch
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Freshly made tuna salad on crunchy ciabatta with salad of baby greens and house dressing.
Brie & Arugula Sandwich
Ciabatta sandwich with arugula, Brie and tomato apple jam.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, Brie cheese, vidalia-thyme mayo, fresh baked ciabatta bread and served with salad of baby greens.
BLT Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, crisp smoked bacon, mayo and ciabatta house bun.
Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Gruyere, Brieand cheddar, house cheddar bread, tomato apple jam and house potato chips.
Chicken Sandwich
Freshly made chicken on crunchy ciabatta with salad of baby greens and house dressing.
Crunchy Cracker Jack Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken breast, house potato chips, grilled cheddar bread and mayo.
Grilled Angus New York Strip
Wild mushrooms, truffle frites and parsley brown butter.
Chicken Flauta
Slow cooked pulled chicken, cheddarand jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortillaand fried, with iceberg lettuce, creme fraiche, guacamole and chili de arbol salsa.
Chitarra 'n Shrimp
(Key-tarra) pasta with grilled shrimp, lemon butter, aged Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and fresh parsley.
Pappardelle & Chicken
Imported pappardelle, prosciutto crisps, light cream, Parmesan cheese and chicken breast.
Tenderloin Tacos
Grilled Angus Beef tenderloin with flour tortillas, creme fraiche, guacamole, cheddar cheese and Chile de arbol salsa.
Lobster Mac' & Cheese
A caper classic, slow baked macaroni with coldwater lobster and 4 cheeses.
Pastas & Entrees - Lunch
Desserts
Fresh Donuts
Fresh donuts fried to order, served with fresh cream and chocolate sauce - you'll have a hard time sharing.
Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwich
Tender gingerbread filled with dulce de leche gelato and drizzled with caramel sauce.
Gelatos
Fresh Seasonal Berries with Cointreau Cream
Fresh berries with cointreau cream served with cherry-walnut biscotti.
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Jeanie's award-winning chocolate bread pudding with vanilla-caramel sauce and whip cream.
Cheese Cheesecake (3)
Goat, mascaponeand cream cheese, with wild blueberry sorbet, almond tuile and raspberry sauce.