We stopped by Mel's Diner on a Sunday afternoon and were greeted almost immediately, which was nice because it was pretty busy. Our waitress was friendly and took our order quickly. We ordered two open-face roast beef sandwiches and a soup and half-sandwich, and everything was delicious! Our food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The portions were good, the food was hot and flavorful, and we left completely satisfied. The pricing was reasonable for the amount and quality of food we received. I just love Mel's Diner! I have to mention the bathrooms were clean, which is an added bonus. Clean bathrooms tell me a lot about a restaurant! We'll definitely be back. read more

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Where to eat after a Drs. appointment at 3:30 in the afternoon? First we tried Thai Star, which wasn't open. Then KJ's in Ft Myers. They only serve the dinner menu after 3:00 pm. No chance of getting a hamburger there. So we finally decided to go to Mel's Diner! Here we can get whatever we want and a home cooked meal. Jason was our very knowledgeable and professional server. He suggested the chef's special-shrimp scallops and red snapper and a side of vegetable rice. At first I was hesitant because I expected something like you see in a Chinese Buffet. But this was actually very tasty and covered with a light sauce. It also came with soup or salad. Dave got the salad and I got the chicken noodle soup. I wanted matzoh ball soup but there was a $3 up charge for a cup. The soup should have been called chicken veggie with two noodles. Very disappointing. We opted to share an order of rice pudding and it was served in an ice cream sundae glass with whipped cream. Delish! Jason was extra attentive and made sure that we had refills and everything we needed. As always Mel's saved the day. read more

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Blah, fish was super thin, taste was just ok. Fries just ok. Nothing special but overpriced.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Mel's and, especially, their manager, Eric. We live in the Tampa area, and my elderly parents live in the Fort Myers area. They usually have home assistance. Unfortunately, on this particular day, they were without help, and I needed to make sure they had dinner. I ordered their food through DoorDash, but more than an hour after it should have arrived, it still hadn't been delivered. I called Mel's and spoke with Eric, the manager. He explained that the president was campaigning in Fort Myers and many roads were blocked. Rather than simply letting the situation go or leaving my parents without their meal, Eric personally took the food to my parents himself to make sure they would not go hungry. His kindness and compassion meant more to our family than he could ever know. In a world where people are often too busy to go the extra mile, Eric chose to do exactly that. He didn't just deliver a meal; he showed genuine care for two elderly people he didn't even know. I sincerely hope Eric's parents get to read this review. I'm sure they already know what an amazing man they raised, but I want them to know that others see it, too. They raised someone who makes a real difference in people's lives through simple, extraordinary acts of kindness. Thank you, Eric, from the bottom of our hearts. Mel's is fortunate to have you, and our family is so grateful for you. read more

This little diner has excellent service and good food. Cody was very attentive, thank you! The diner has cute 30s and 50s vibes. My favorite was the Betty boop and Elvis decor. I do recommend it here for a quick bite or breakfast as well it's great price. The mozzarella sticks I had were the best in town very fresh and cheesy. I will definitely come back and try other items on the menu! read more

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The food excellent. The price is affordable. Staff is very friendly. Great key lime pie. I have been eating here for over 60 years. read more

Today, a friend of mine, her three granddaughters along with her teenage granddaughter's friend joined me for lunch here. Teenagers were one thing they didn't find anything that they could possibly eat with 144 menu selections to choose from they insisted there was nothing that they wanted to eat so my friend and our two grandchildren and I got food. I forgot to take pictures but I got picture of mine my friend ordered the chicken and biscuits and the little three year-old had the kids cheeseburger and fries and the eight-year-old had a slice of ham and mashed potatoes cause she had trouble with her tooth.. I myself had the classic cheeseburger minus the cheese with a side of fries. Everything was excellent. I still can't understand how teenagers could not find anything to eat when they had so much to choose from but anyways, we enjoyed our lunch there we enjoyed a fellowship here we enjoyed our server and the whole atmosphere was wonderful. It's always fun to look around and see tons of Betty boobs Marilyn Monroe James Dean's Elvis everything I love that stuff and you will too. read more

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Nice place good food great prices. I recommend the rueben sandwich. Alot to eat!There ground sirloin meal is very tasty as well.

It was my first time dining here, the food was amazing the burgers are delicious and the waitress was really friendly read more

Mel's Diner - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

very good an very fast to get ur foooood! I come here often! crowds move fast no wait really!! read more

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Over the span of a week, I went to Mel's Diner more than a few times. I knew what to expect and was happy every time I went there. I went to a meeting and this was one of the restaurants that the group went to after their regular meetings. Parking was good and the area around the restaurant was clean. When I entered I was welcomed within moments and shown a seat very quickly thereafter. The staff were friendly and gave me the choice for where I wanted to sit. I did not wait long before having a drink in front of me and having my order put in. The food was great, the price was reasonable and my drink never went empty. I also had enough to take home for a snack later. I got to know the manager and some of the wait staff and found them ALL to be terrific! I already recommended this restaurant to others and plan on going back the next time I am visiting family in the future!! read more

This is our go to for just a no frills dinner. They have the best turkey dinner, they make their own turkeys & you can tell, you can also get it on their Julienne salad. I got a grilled chicken breast, cottage cheese & fruit which isn't on the menu but they'll make it. Hub got liver & onions & bacon yuck but he loved it & said it was very tender. read more

Mel's Diner - Liver onions & bacon - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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This place reminds me of a Jersey Diner from up north except there being a lot more older people that all seemed to know each other. The waitress was so helpful and kind. She was quick to get me my food and coffee. She was also quick to bring me the ketchup and bill when I asked for it. The place has very comfortable booths to sit in. I really liked how the coffee was unlimited. I ended up getting the BIG 9 SPECIAL which was 3 pancakes, 3 eggs, and 3 bacon for 10.99. I did ask for scrambled eggs but felt like it wasn't scrambled at all (see image). The pancakes and bacons were delicious, however. read more

Mel's Diner - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

ME AND MY HUSBAND CAME IN AND FOOD WAS GREAT HOWEVER 2 waitresses were kissing multiple times i think that if your Significant other is working with you you should be more professional!! read more

The food was excellent. Our server was very busy. Just a really good server. Plenty of room to move around. read more

Mel's Diner - crème brûlée French toast highly recommend - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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Comfort Food For Lunch Mel's Diner is a go to that never disappoints. We stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday and as luck would have it, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls were the $10.99 Lunch Special. I am of European descent and ate cabbage rolls as a kid so I had to get them. The lunch special includes soup or salad, the cabbage rolls and mashed potatoes. The salad came to the table first and was cold and crisp with mixed greens and cherry tomatoes. Then came the prize - 2 nice size cabbage rolls with a light tomatoish sauce. The cabbage leaves surrounding the meat center were cooked just right, a little firm requiring a knife to cut them. The ground beef and rice roll was firm and well flavored. The buttery mashed potatoes were homemade as there were some potato chunks within. I brought home one cabbage roll and some mashed potato to have for lunch the next day. A great meal. Just like mom used to make at a great price point. Mel's did it right again. read more

Mel's Diner - Stuffed Cabbage Rolls - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

very Impressive menu, I wanted to try several different things. Ordered the American Idol burger. it is two smaller burgers on a bun. Unfortunately it lacks any flavor. Fries were undercooked. Coleslaw had no taste whatsoever. Onion rings were good. Probably won't return. read more

The place is clean and the service is good. Their coffee is good. The price was reasonable. The food is good. read more

Mel's Diner - Unlimited coffee! - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

People might think I'm crazy for giving Mel's diner a five star review but here goes. This is not fine dining experience , this is a classic American diner. The food is always freshly made at Mel's. Nothing's coming out of a can flavor. Taste in the size of the portions is spectacular. I mean look at this picture come on.! read more

Mel's Diner - Homemade, open faced meatloaf, sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy on white bread (Texas Style) - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Well if can't find something to eat at Mel's Dinner, you're not hungry! So much to choose from, it was hard to make up my mind. So many yummy! Atmosphere is upbeat with a 50's vibe. It was clean, friendly, & customer oriented. This dinner was a winner for brunch! My husband had the Zinger & I had a Veggie Bowl! Both yummy. Our waitress, Kimberly was friendly & fast. She really hustled. read more

Mel's Diner - The Zinger! - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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The food is very good and in very large portions. The prices are very affordable. The diner setup is very fun and inviting. Our waiter was great! read more

Great service and food was so good! Cody our server was awesome ! Definitely recommend! Bill the manager also great and makes sure you have the best experience! read more

Mel's Diner - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Bit of a misconception bc I'm not familiar with door dash. But the manager was very pleasant and helpful. They always do a great job. -Christie read more

Mel's Diner - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Mel's is very much a time capsule diner. I originally thought Mel's only existed in California (a very Californian thought to have) and was pleasantly surprised to see it here. The decor was very 50s-60s-esque which I thought preserved the diner-feel. We were a party of nine people, so I was very surprised to see how quickly we were accommodated for -- we were sat a table they put together in about 5 minutes despite it being fairly busy. The server was attentive and kind throughout our meal. It is unfortunate that there are no halal meat options, however we simply ordered entrees without meat. The menu was honestly pretty expansive otherwise. Our table ordered a range of omelettes to tacos to sandwiches which we found so-so overall. Nothing to complain about for sure! As for drinks, many of us ordered cappuccinos and the visual presentation led us to believe it wouldn't be that good. But again, we were surprised that it wasn't actually bad at all. I ordered mine with vanilla sweetener added, but even then, it wasn't very sweet so that's important to note depending on your preferences! It was also unfortunate that the only milk option available was whole milk. Overall a decent experience! read more

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Mel's is the first place I visit when I travel to Ft. Myers, FL. I always order the Mile High Pie. Perfect.

I just had breakfast at this Mel's and I hate to say this, it was terrible! Service was good, but I had buckwheat pan cakes and they were still raw in the middle. It had been a good place for breakfast. Not so much now. Such a shame! read more

Mel's Diner 6-21-24 We have eaten at Mel's a couple times. Today we stopped for breakfast. We walked in about 8:30 on a Friday morning. They were not full at all. The waitress whose name was Coco came over and seated us quickly. She brought our coffee out fast and took our order. I order the Smoked Kielbasa Scramble And the wife order the Belgian Waffle with fresh Strawberries on top. Our orders came out quickly and were hot and looked great. My Scramble had 3 eggs, cheese, and meat. I also had potatoes and Rye bread with it. It all was good, hot, fresh and a plate full. My wife's Belgian looked even better. It was hot and the fresh Strawberries made the difference. It was all good. This place was clean and very organized with a 50's vibe to it which we loved. Coco came by several times to check on us to make sure all was ok. This place not only has a good breakfast, but I know for a fact they have great dinners. I have been there for the Turkey platter which was very good at dinner time. Everyone should try this diner. All the food and reports I have had so far has been good. I give this place a 4 out of 5 stars. See You On My Next Adventure Gulf Coast Terry read more

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Genuinely the best service ever the food and atmosphere was also fantastic! we will definitely be back soon (:

Although I wasn't able to really enjoy my breakfast warm (thanks to kids), it wasn't too bad. Wasn't what I was expecting when I ordered, but whatever. My only complaint about the restaurant was how disgusting the bathroom was when I had to take my son in there. When I needed to change my daughter's diaper, I opted to go to the car instead since it was so gross in there. Our server was a little goofy but friendly none the less. This is a typical retro diner so you can't expect much, especially from a small town. It was convenient and right across the street from our hotel and wasn't half bad considering my hangover as well. If I didn't have a drive ahead of me, I would have had a drink for that good ole 'hair of the dog', which was much needed during today's visit. read more

Mel's Diner - Full Stack French Toast - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Friendly enough! Cute! Noise loud! Tuna melt not consistent with ingredients or evenly mixed. Fries poor. Cole slaw ok. Service great!

Worse dining experience in MANY MANY YEARS!!! Ordered the Meatloaf, highly recommended by server....it was a hunk of ground beef with No FLAVOR!! I ate some, I was hungry. Ate the mashed potatoes and veggies. 30 minutes later...got the runs SO BAD!!! I had to vomit then poop then vomit over and over!! Disgusting food...NEVER EVER AGAIN!!!! Stay away from this disgusting place!!!! read more

Good food, good atmosphere, and Great people. Was greeted by GM Billy who made our visit special and guaranteed in us returning read more

Cody absolutely carried this place. Perfect service, great personality, and made everything effortless. If you come here, ask for Cody.

We had an amazing time at Mel's Diner! We were sat with Cody who knew the menu extensively and helped us make some delicious decisions! The exterior & interior gives a 50's-60's vibe and the inside has a bunch of older stuff to look at! Definitely really neat to go inside and check out all the little nick knacks! Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 They have probably over 100 items on their menu and a very delicious dessert menu! I highly recommend checking this place out! !DONT FORGET TO TIP YOUR SERVER! read more

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-Sweet tea was Old. (Had to order waters because it was so bad, and our waitress seemed very annoyed by this...) -Waitress ignored us for maybe 10-15 min. -Had our orders come out at separate times because she got the order wrong and they had to re make it. -Fries came out cold. -Sandwich was okay but very bland. No flavor at all. This place was hyped up but their decor on the walls was the best thing about it. Overpriced bland food and mid-to-low level service. I would not come here again. read more

The main reason I am giving this visit a two star rating is because they employ a female server (name withheld) who has repeatedly provided me with poor service; and does not represent the remaining servers at that location who are good or better than good. read more

This place was chosen because it was right next door to our hotel and it looked neat. This place didn't disappoint. Very friendly staff and warm welcome welcome when we walked in. The decor of the place was laid back and fun. The menu was a little overwhelming and hard to pick anything out. ( I was very hungry)The server answered all my questions and gave suggestions. Everyone ordered something in the turkey line. I was highly impressed by the flavor. It basically has beaten almost everything I have eaten in any dinner food. I highly recommend the roast turkey dinner. They have liquor here. So it's a plus if it what you are looking for. It doesn't have a bar atmosphere in the dining area. Service was fast and polite plus professional. If you are looking for something on the fun side then choose here. I recommend this place highly. And I will be returning while I staying in the area. read more

Food was good but in past seemed better. Service a bit slow. Floors carpet looked old. No return visit at seat. Do like the decor of the 50's. read more

I went to Mel's Diner with family for breakfast on the weekend and we all were very satisfied with our meals and the service. I really liked the very cool decor inside and out. The restaurant had an old style feeling with the variety of antique decor they had up around the restaurant. We all agreed that all of our food was delicious. I ordered one of their Bacon, Egg, and Cheese sandwiches with a side of grits as well as a side of their fresh fruit. Delicious! Our server was always ahead with keeping our drinks filled and she wad super nice and funny too. A great breakfast experience!! read more

Mel's Diner - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

So after raving to my wife about Mel's, we went on a Saturday nite date. Something was immediately off, the food took 45 minutes to arrive. Th salad was wilted warm and stale. The fish special with crabmeat and a Mel's key lime sauce was separated and gelatinous. The food was warm and lacked any flavor. My bbq 2/2 included ribs which were like warm, but the chicken tenders were amazing. The sides, fried okra and sweet mashed potatoes were also very good. My dinner was mostly 4 stars while my wife's was 1 star. We made it known to our friendly server. But we will think twice about coming back. read more