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    Ella Mae's Diner

    4.4 (176 reviews)
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    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    ELLA MAE'S DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Gerald S.

    Stopped here @ Ella Maes for Sunday Morning Breakfast. #Breakfast #Sunday #Morning Location: The Ella Mae Restaurant is situated in the lower-level corner of the Luminary Hotel in Downtown Ft. Myers. The view is truly remarkable, offering a clear sight of the two bridges that link North Fort Myers to Fort Myers. One can also observe boats gracefully navigating the waterway. Service: Our server, Paula, demonstrated exceptional professionalism and provided an outstanding experience. Her friendly, kind, and warm demeanor made the interaction a true pleasure. Food: My wife and I shared a ham, cheese, and sausage omelet, which was accompanied by home fries, potatoes, and toast. The omelette was huge and plenty for both of us to enjoy! #Breakfast #Food Overall Experience: Great breakfast, service, and I give Ella Mae's a 5 out of 5 rating! #Breakfast #Service #Rating

    Not much gravy
    Sarah Jim S.

    Cute place downtown Fort Myers, nice story behind the restaurant & beautiful setting. Serves Breakfast & Lunch. Service was ok, food was ok, portions were ok, ordered extra gravy. Fries with sliders weren't crispy. Nothing was exciting or awesome. Place came highly recommended, I really had high hopes, however nothing stood out as amazing or otherwise outstanding... flavor was just blah. I will say, the building was beautiful & very clean, nice location!

    Bloody Maria
    Samuel C.

    "Avoided it like a bad haircut... regretted nothing but the delay." So, one of the valet guys at the Luminary hit us with a food rec like he was handing out secret treasure maps. I don't know why I avoided this place all week--maybe I assumed it was another overhyped brunch joint serving sadness with a side of syrup. But on checkout day, we caved. And wow, my taste buds are now holding a grudge against my judgment. Wife went full brunch queen with the French toast (spoiler: it was heavenly), and I got the chicken and waffles because I enjoy pretending I'm making healthy choices. Let's talk jalapeño syrup: sounds like a dare, tastes like divine intervention. Not spicy--just enough pepper to let you know your mouth isn't dead inside. The chicken was so tender and juicy, I considered writing it a love letter. Our server was the kind of professional you want at every meal: attentive without being clingy, and probably psychic. In short: I came late, I ate great, and I now live with the shame of a missed week of waffle glory. 10/10 would ignore my instincts again.

    Corned beef and potatoes. 2 eggs with hollandaise sauce. Good lawd!
    Reggie B.

    Stepping in, you get the feel of an old school diner, right down to the music playing. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding! We both had the corned beef and potatoes. Oh my goodness, that meal was nap worthy. One would not expect that from an establishment connected to a hotel.

    BLT
    Mary Jane R.

    Went to the ArtFest and stumbled upon EllaMae's. We so rarely go anywhere without looking at Yelp but we were starving and took our chances. After finishing lunch we looked at Yelp and wasn't surprised to see 4.3!! Our waitress Cindi was very helpful and shared the story of Ella Mae with us. So interesting. The BLT was very tasty and the French fries were first rate. My Avocado Toast was the best I have ever had. Served on sourdough bread with a generous serving of avocado, 2 eggs, radishes, spinach and a little Italian dressing. So delish. Highly recommend Ella Mae's! Spacious, clean, with a view of the River district. We hope to come back!!

    regular breakfast menu
    Lesli S.

    Really enjoyed r breakfast here! I kind of tried to steer toward a coffee shop instead b/c I really didn't want to eat at a retro diner attached to the Luminary. Retro diners aren't my thing and hotel associated breakfasts aren't often that good. Well, I was wrong. We had a great experience at Ella Maes. It's typical breakfast food served by what seems to be a bunch of moms. It was a nice morning so we sat on the patio, but there's plenty of indoor seating for a hot day. Service was quick, friendly and r server (can't recall her name, but she was great!) was always there with a refill. We felt like we got quite a bit of food for the price. Oh - they have a generous amount of gluten-free options as well, including pancakes. Thank u! Ordered the Southern Peach French Toast and gluten-free chocolate chip pancakes. The french toast was good - definitely sweet so if you're trying to reduce sugars, this one is not for you. The GF pancakes were outstanding! Think they're made using rice flour. 2 really large pancakes for like $10! The chocolate chips r put on top (not baked inside) so it gets a bit messy. Next time I'll get plain, blueberry or banana. And I will definitely return for some more gf pancakes. Oh - their orange juice & iced tea r perfect as well! The only recommendation for Ella Maes is to offer true maple syrup, even if you have to charge extra, as the syrup they have is the fake stuff. They do, however, serve it with real butter, which I appreciated.

    Omelette
    Sherry D.

    The food was good, the price was good, the service not so much. It was hard to get the waitresses attention. So if you wanted something, Or another drink you would have a long wait

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    Samantha D.

    Ella Mae's you have me Dreaming, Wanting, and Lusting for More! With our Stay to Fort Myers we Dined at Ella Mae's on our Last Stay with them from the Luminary. Breakfast is not Always Top on Our List but when you have a Full Day of Fun in the Sun and a Plastic Cup Attached to you; then Breakfast is a Great Idea ;) Located Below The Luminary Hotel you will find Ella Mae's with Bright Modern Diner-Style Interior and Inviting Staff. The Food Speaks Volumes Here!! The Dream is their Speciality House Bloody Mary Made In-House with an Robust but Welcomed Horseradish Base Loaded with Celery, Bacon, Green Olives, and Make it Spicy for that ExtraNess~ The Interior is made up with a Diner Style BarTop and Diner Style Dining Room Seating with Booths and Tables. Table Condiments come on Each Table with Everything you might Need Immediately; Creamer/ Sugar/ Hot Sauces/ Jellies & Butter/ Ketchup/ S&P. Ask your Server for Anything Else and it will be brought right out to you! Our Server was Eager to Assist with our Breakfast Adventure! We were being Spunky on an Early Florida Cold Morning so we Ordered the Breaded Pork Tenderloin and Eggs along with the Classic with Chicken Apple Sausage and Upgraded Everything Bagel! Both Meals were Wildly Good for being Breakfast! It Really is All About the Quality Here and EggTastic Eggs!! Order the EGG's~ The Want is for More of the Chicken Apple Sausage Griddle Grilled with the Utmost Flavor! This is also Paired with the Everything Wheat Bagel! The Bagel I Saved for Later and could have not been anymore Pleased by the Texture, Taste, and Overall Flavor that came from it. Our Server Provided me with a Sturdy Box and the Cream Cheese with a Travel Container were the Best~ The Lust is Outstanding... ... Wait for it.. and then Look.. then Feast with Your Eyes! My Goodness~ Breaded Pork Tenderloin with Eggs Your Way.. The Gravy, the Breading, the Pork, OH you Lucious Eggs, How can I Ever Leave You?? You can not and will not!! My Husband Ordered and we were Both IN AWE! It was a Dish Not to Be Missed~ Extra Large and In-Charge to Fuel you for the Day! They Serve Both Breakfast and Lunch :: Open From 7AM to 2PM Monday thru Sunday~ Connect & Enjoy!

    Southern Fried Chicken Cobb Salad
    Vin G.

    Ella Mae's in Fort Myers is such a great spot to eat! The food is delicious, the place has a fun vibe, and it's really clean. The service is super quick too. I'll definitely visit again.

    Bagel and Lox with a side of fruit.
    John J.

    My first visit to Ella Mae's. It was 9AM on Sunday morning, they were moderately busy. I was seated promptly by the host. She was not too welcoming. The server (Jada) was very kind with a warm smile and promptly took my drink order. She returned as soon as she saw me set the menu down to take my order. I received my food very quickly (maybe 5 minutes). All of the servers were very polite when bringing my food or refilling coffee. The lox was a good portion with the right proportion of spinach, cream cheese, and tomato. I asked for my bagel to be toasted. It was warm, but not really toasted enough. The fruit was good though a little heavy on the melon. The atmosphere was a nice relaxed, diner feel. I will definitely come back.

    Brittney A.

    Pretty good breakfast at Ella Mae's today! Our server Cindy was so kind and attentive, so shout-out to her! Love the classic diner look and feel of the restaurant. My meal was pretty good, not great. I had the egg white omelet with mushroom, spinach, tomato, and feta. The omelet was unfortunately greasy and fruit cup wasn't the freshest, but the biscuit was fluffy and very tasty! My hubby enjoyed the Fried Chicken lunch sandwich with onion rings - chicken was fried well and quite yummy. Overall, wasn't the best breakfast we've enjoyed here but we've had plenty of great meals here before! Every place has an off day :)

    Best avocado toast in the world

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    Best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. Customer Service is. I will definitely be back.

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    Wonderful selections- unique, tasty. Great service- friendly, attentive. Giver it a try! You'll love it.

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    Great food! Order your fries crispy and you will not be disappointed ! Service was fabulous as well. Atmosphere 10/10

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    Have had breakfast here many times, never disappoints. Slightly on the expensive side but it is in the hotel so what do you expect.

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    Breakfast was wonderful. Avocado toast is a must. Peach French toast with rum syrup was great. A diamond in the rough.

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