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Mel's Diner

3.9 (303 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Two eggs over easy, home fries, and delicious sausage links!
Rob D.

Delicious food! Excellent service! Heart warming atmosphere! Highly recommend! Going back for dinner!

Greg E.

Atmosphere - nothing special, but a diner's atmosphere does not need to be special, as long as the food is very good. Service - our server was friendly and attentive Food - I ordered the Chop Steak and a cup of chicken noodle soup. Both were served hot and were very good. The soup had ample bites of chicken and the flavor of the broth was great. The Chop Steak (I have no clue what happened to the picture I took) was a large portion and cooked perfectly. The gravy was very good and the mashed potatoes were like homemade. Overall - I love diners and this was a home run for me. It has a huge menu selection, very good service, tasty food in ample portions and the prices are very reasonable.

Fried Duroc Pork Cutlet
Michelle H.

This spot is a classic diner, both in its decor and the food it serves. We enjoyed a large meal at a very affordable price. I ordered the Country Fried Pork Cutlet, and the pork was crispy and flavorful. The sides were a bit underwhelming and could have used more seasoning. The key lime pie was tasty and made for a nice ending to the meal.

Matt P.

Came in with my dad for an early bird dinner. I hadn't been here in probably close to 15 years and everything was great, just as I remembered. Menu is large and there's no shortage of various items to choose from. I went with the Grouper Oscar special with a crab cake on top, spinach and key lime sauce. Fantastic! Service was great as well. Definitely recommend if you're in the area.

Scrambled eggs, potatoes and biscuit with country gravy
Terri G.

We were hungry and having breakfast at Mel's Diner was a good idea. Our order was brought out fast and the food was served hot with generous portions. Hubs went with the country omelette and hash browns and I decided on the two eggs with potatoes. Both our breakfast choices were served with a biscuit smothered in country gravy. It reminded me of a breakfast my grandma would have made on the farm. The menu has lots of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The best thing about Mel's is eating real food, not fusion or trendy, but ordinary meals prepared with fresh ingredients. They offer a variety of options for breakfast like pancakes, omelets and interesting items like eggs Benedict with salmon. Their lunchtime menu has plenty of sandwiches and salads, and for the dinner menu, think pot roast, meatloaf and fried chicken. Prices are reasonable here and Mel's is right off Tamiami Trail. A good place to stop by when you're hungry.

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Gina P.

Great food...expansive menu..excellent service (Peter was such a helpful and positive server). Naples is lucky to have such a gem like "Mel's Diner"...the General Manager, John, makes sure guests are happy and the restaurant is well run. You can pretty much find anything you are craving on the menu...there's even a millionaire corner (fancy menu items). Love this place!

Mushroom Swiss Burger

Two of us from our office decided to get hamburgers from Mel's. It was a late lunch and we were hungry. The service was good and attentive. Unfortunately, the mushroom Swiss burgers were both overcooked to our liking. One was ordered medium-rare and the other was ordered medium but they both were served well-done. The burgers were not dry but not great. The bun was very small and dry. Also, the burgers came with lettuce, tomato, pickle, coleslaw, and fries (not pictured).

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Another fabulous dinner at Mel's! Had rib special. Fall off the bone perfect. Generous portions. Will come back often!

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Good food great servers especially Andriana. Try it you will like it! Mother's Day is special!

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The Rooster

4.6(553 reviews)
2.5 mi
•$$
Locally owned & operated
Outdoor seating

Husband and I stopped in for a midweek brunch a couple weeks ago. Our experience was so good I kind…read moreof don't want to leave this review and have the place overrun. Staff was efficient. Friendly. Didn't go over the top but then again it seemed like maybe there was a rush and only two servers were on? Didn't matter much because we got what we wanted and needed. I got the shrimp and grits. He got the standard Benedict. I got a side of fried green tomatoes. All was crazy good. Portions were enough to take most home. Food was incredibly rich, but I was happy.

POV: You're finishing your coffee at your favorite breakfast spot and a stranger steals your coffee…read more Okay so. We have been going to The Rooster in Naples for YEARS. Years. Long before it was on food network. The food? Immaculate. Never once had an issue. Today? Today changed everything. Our waitress was an angel, no notes, we love her. We're sitting there, happy, sipping our coffee, not even an hour into the meal, barely finished eating, when suddenly a completely different server materializes out of nowhere and just... puts her hands. On the WHOLE top, every inch of the top half of our coffee cups. Mid sip energy. And starts trying to take it. This was our FIRST ever interaction with this woman. First words exchanged. We say, simply: "we are just going to finish our coffees." She hears us. Denies it. And grabs the cups anyway. I look up like excuse me?? And she looks at me, dead in the eye, and goes: "Well aren't you done?" MA'AM. NO. We were NOT done. We hadn't even finished writing the tip on the receipt which, by the way, she then just SNATCHES off the table. Gone. Like a magic trick nobody asked for, and I certainly didn't order. I say, still not finished. And this is where it gets unhinged, because she goes: "well there's a wait." A wait?? For WHAT. There were FOUR tables open inside. EIGHT tables open outside. Not a single soul waiting for a seat. She said it like she was reading off a script from a restaurant that was actually busy, which plot twist it was not. Then, and I need you to picture this, she starts REACHING ACROSS ME. Full arm extension. Into my personal space. Grabbing plates. Grabbing cutlery. I am frozen. I do not know this woman. She does not know me. And yet here we are, inches apart, over a fork. Questioning if I should ask for her last health test results because we are sharing breaths like a horror movie. My companion, sensing the unhingedness of the woman gets up to go find our ACTUAL waitress, the good one, because at this point all we want in this world is to finish our coffee, leave our 30% tip (we were being SO generous, we do not play like that), and say thank you like normal diners. But does the story end there? IT DOES NOT. Because as my companion is trying to talk to our sweet waitress, coffee cup snatcher strikes again and BUTTS IN. Not once. Multiple times. Interrupting my companion mid-sentence, over and over, like she just could not let the woman finish a single thought. Louder. Meaner. Full attitude, unprompted, uninvited, unwell, unhinged. Our actual waitress, bless her, is apologizing over and over, offers us brand new coffees, offers to reseat us like nothing happened. And she was so genuinely kind about it that we almost said yes. Almost. But we were both so shaken by that point that we just... left. And the WILDEST part? This woman was TRAINING someone. Actively. In real time. Passing the torch. Teaching the next generation how to traumatize brunch customers over a coffee cup. We love The Rooster. But that experience? Left a mark. I'll send you my therapy bill Roosters.

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EJ's Bayfront Cafe - Naples

4.5(741 reviews)
3.3 mi
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Delicious Deliciousness on 100; it was very good; busy, but quick service, great mimosas, with…read moreindoor and outdoor seating, great view of the bay, very much so a great cafe! My favorite was the lobster and shrimp omelette, it was so amazing, definitely recommend it!

Visited EJ's while vacationing in Naples last weekend. We try to visit one new place every year…read morewhen we go and while looking up breakfast places locally, this place popped up as recommended. While scrolling through some of the photos and reviews, I saw the stuff French toast and I was immediately in! We came on a Saturday morning and they were busy enough but not packed. We asked for their first available, which was outside. During summer it's a bit of a risk to sit outdoors, but it was in a covered area. They have a little side patio area, but a lot of the outdoor tables are randomly placed up against the building and in the walkway to accommodate additional guests. It's kind of weird when people that live in the building walk by as the walkways aren't very wide. The inside area of the restaurant is not very large. Our waitress was very friendly and welcoming. Even if she did spill a bit of coffee on me which she was apologetic for. My husband got the crab cake Benedict and I got the strawberry stuffed French toast. Absolutely loved everything! My husband's only note was that he did not like the corn inside crab cake. The cheesy hash browns were definitely a hit for us! The stuffed French toast was divine - basically desert! I like that the dish also came with eggs and bacon! The iced coffee was pretty good as well. Overall, this was a great experience with the exception of the weird outside seating arrangement. 8/10 recommend!

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Seventh South Waterfront

Seventh South Waterfront

4.6(303 reviews)
4.8 mi
Family-owned & operated
Outdoor seating

We stumbled across Seventh South looking for fresh local seafood and ended up finding one of our…read morefavorite meals of the trip. From the moment we walked in, the hostesses and manager made us feel welcome and had us seated right away. Our server, Angel, was fantastic. He walked us through the menu, explained how many of the dishes were prepared, and made thoughtful recommendations without ever feeling pushy. We started with the octopus and fresh focaccia with honey. The octopus was exceptional--easily one of the best I've had and on par with dishes I've enjoyed at Michelin-starred and James Beard-recognized restaurants. We also shared the beet and goat cheese salad, followed by the local snapper and the ribeye cap topped with lobster claw and tail in chimichurri. Every dish was beautifully prepared and showcased the quality of the ingredients. The cocktails were well balanced (not overloaded with ice), and the Thyme on Thyme is an easy recommendation if you're looking for something light and refreshing. The wine list paired nicely with the meal as well. Watching the sunset over the water while listening to music drifting across the park made the evening even more memorable. Thanks to Angel and the kitchen for such an outstanding experience. Seventh South has earned a spot on our regular rotation whenever we're in Naples.

The summer dining menu had great choices for a reasonable price so we decided to give it a try for…read moreour monthly ladies night. When we walked into the restaurant, we were presently surprised on how pretty the place transformed from what used to be Three60 Market. Cozy, rustic, chic. Since it is a small place, every table seemed to have a view of the river. They also had outdoor dining, which would be nice once the weather gets cooler. We arrived right when they opened so we were initially the only people there. However, that quickly changed in the next hour or 2. We were seated by the hostess, and our waiter quickly appeared. He was warm and friendly and was attentive throughout the night. They had a good selection of wines by the glass, and specialty cocktails From the summer dining specials, we all ordered different entrees. Everything was delicious. Both the appetizers and dinner were full portions. Great deal for the price. All of us will be coming back, and bringing our husbands.

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Goldies Restaurant

4.6(473 reviews)
1.9 mi
•$$
Catering service
Gluten-free friendly

We found the best brunch in Naples at Goldie's Restaurant! It's owned by a husband/wife duo, Georgi…read moreand Veronika, and they make everyone who walks through the doors feel like family. You are automatically greeted by their warmth and the inviting restaurant with a vibrant mural on the wall and large chalkboard showcasing their specials. They feature diner classics, but it's all elevated due to the top-quality ingredients they use. Here's what we ordered: ~Double espresso, Cappucino, and Latte. Their coffees are so standout because they get fresh whole beans, rather than just getting sent the ground coffee which is easier, but less fresh. ~Triple chocolate muffin ~Bowl of homemade chili, This chili was so thick and hearty, full of meat, beans, and flavor and topped with tons of shredded cheddar! ~Reuben sandwich, Georgi told us they were known for their famous Reuben so we had to give it a try! We are so happy we did! It comes on thick Rye bread, and is grilled with sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing. It is served with delicious French fries and is a must-order! ~Georgi said his favorite was the Chicken Berry Salad. It has grilled chicken, spinach, lettuce mix, with grapes, strawberries, blueberries, candied pecans and craisins served with Balsamic vinaigrette dressing. This salad was the definition of freshness and all of the ingredients worked perfectly together. The candied pecans were divine and the produce was premium quality. This is another must-order! ~Now, it came time for Veronika's recommendation and creation: the Avocado Toast. It's on thick multigrain toast with fresh avocado, lemon, tomato, onion, feta, and 2 poached eggs finished with black sesame and olive oil. served with fresh fruit. All of the ingredients worked so perfectly together, and again, you could taste the quality. I like how they use fresh avocado slices rather than artificial spread. The yolks were nice and runny. ~Steak and eggs with over medium eggs, hashbrowns, and sourdough toast Goldie's Restaurant is my top brunch recommendation in Naples, FL. The food is phenomenal, and the owners, Georgi and Veronika, are some of the kindest and most hospitable people you'll meet.

My wife and I were visiting Naples Florida and decided to have brunch together. I looked for a…read moreplace that had a good Reuben Sandwich and found Goldie's. You can see as I have that this place has great reviews and rightly so. This place was packed. The dining room was clean and cozy. There was only one table available inside when we arrived. There were several available tables outside open as well. But since we like air conditioning we opted for the inside experience. Our waitress was Viri. She was knowledgeable, attentive and personable. We wanted for nothing. All of the wait staff seemed very nice. But Viri joked with my wife and I and it added quite nicely to our overall experience. I ordered the Reuben Sandwich with Fries and a cup of their made from scratch New England Clam Chowder. The Clam Chowder was creamy with ample potatoes and a hint of bacon. It is very well made and something I could easily see myself ordering again. The Reuben Sandwich came out hot and crispy with the right amounts of corned beef and sauerkraut. There was a perfect amount of Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing. It was everything I hoped it would be. My wife ordered the Eggs Benedict. The Hollandaise sauce was well crafted and creamy. The eggs were cooked to perfection. She had hash browns with her meal that were also cooked well. Even though we drove from Fort Myers to we can easily see ourselves making the trip again just to eat here. From the clean dining room to the expert wait staff and the quality of the food (Shout out to the faceless cooks in the kitchen). My wife and I will be returning at a future date. I would recommend this establishment to any hungry travelers and locals alike.

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