My wife and I tried their prime rib special. It was wonderful. The experience was great from start to finish. Â Our waitress was prompt and attentive. The bread with olive oil and other spices was a good appetizer and the main meal was worth it. Background music of light jazz added to our enjoyment. Prime ribs served with baked potatoes and fresh green beans were spiced well. Only one mild complaint, which kept me from rating the experience as a 5....we asked for our prime ribs as medium and they were served rare. Â Will certainly give this restaurant a second try!
Review Source:Ate here for Christmas Eve dinner, having made reservations earlier. The food was excellent, very fresh, & cooked superbly to your order. But the portions are extremely small, & extremely expensive.
The ambiance is beautiful, with contempory abstract artwork on the walls that feeds my eyes' need for beautiful fabric collages. Maybe luncheon, on a less festive holiday, will have me leaving BOTH visually, AND gastronomically sated.
Wow! Â A true local treasure. Â We dined there last night and every dish at our table of 4 was outstanding. Â We took advantage of the $20 off of the large plate menu and would have given the money back given the quality of our meals. Â Our server was attentive, personable and knowledgable. Â I had the duck breast two other had the local grouper And the forth had the scallops. Â All were fantastic. Â We will go back.
Review Source:A great addition to the Punta Gorda dining scene. Â As another reviewer mentioned, it's a definite step up. Â The outside tables are great for people watching or just relaxing on a nice evening. Â The inside is elegant and tasteful. Â We've been there a number of times and the staff is nothing short of terrific. Â Much more "pro" than some other places. Â
The food is also a step above. Â Look for locally sourced seafood and vegetables. Â The menu put together by the new chef, Jeff, is really something. Â On the surface it looks traditional, but he brings a remarkable twist to just about everything. Â Our favorites include the crostini appetizer, the local grouper, the pork tenderloin, and the charred Brussels sprouts.
Many nights there is live music, making this a great place to stop infor a drink ...or two! ;)
Very relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff. Definitely a step up in dinning compared to most restaurants in the area. Started off with the "Crab Bisque" with aged sherry and blue crab. Followed with there "Heirloom Tomato and Halumi Salad" very lite, fresh, and the citronette dressing really completes it. My waitress "Michele" brought me a sample of the "Roasted Beets" so simple yet perfection. "Sweet Chili Gulf Shrimp" fresh, plump, juicy and the sweet chili sauce is amazing. Now to bring  my dinner experience to an end i've chosen the "Caramel Cheesecake With Oreo Crust" might I add absolutely delectable, beautiful presentation, and not store bought, and a shot of espresso. After ordering desert the waitress brought me yet another sample of there signature "Mussels" defiantly a must have on future visits. Now to sum it all up the head chef "Jeff" came to the table to see how everything was.. Absolute great experience.
Review Source:Absolutely awesome food! Â We were on our way home from Orlando and decided to stop in Punta Gorda for dinner and 'happened' upon Opus. Â The Crab Bisque, Chilean Sea Bass, Pork Spring Rolls and Filet Mignon were all wonderful. Â Chef James is very personable and extremely inventive. Â As the menu appears to change frequently, we can't wait to go back! Â One thing that will hopefully reappear is the Lemon Basil Alioli---mmm!
Review Source:By far, the best restaurant in the area. Â Best ambiance, service and menu. Â I had the filet mignon which can sometimes be a boring choice and instead it was a truly inspired dish. Â Each component was exceptional and the blend was delicious. Â I have not had a better dish (and I am definitely a fussy foodie). Â Additionally, the presentation was beautiful. Â I also have to compliment the well-trained, efficient, pleasant staff. Â They really are an important part in the enjoyment of the meal. Â I have returned several times and will continue to patronize this restaurant. Â This is not to say that one might find the occasional item on the menu that might be a miss not a hit. Â
The pear tart was so-so and the shrimp salad was disappointing. Â For the most part, however, the dishes were great (I went with companions and shared other dishes and they were excellent). Â PS for a little nosh, get the southern spring rolls.
I have been to the restaurant several times since it opened - lunch and dinner. Each time was a treat!  The food is to die for; the burger; ceviche, the dinner specials  - The chef is wonderful
The bartenders are creative; and very attentive - in fact they created a martini for me! Â I named it the Dellatini !