Mel's Diner - Fort Myers

4820 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers - 33907
544 reviews
American
(239) 275-7850

I used to eat here for years when I visited Fort Myers, but the food quality has taken a drastic turn for the worse and I don’t see coming here again. This was my first visit in about a decade. I had a chicken noodle soup plus a turkey sandwich. Nothing was fresh, not even the bread, and I couldn’t even finish it. The soup was poor. The turkey very dry and with no flavor at all. I still like the 50’s ambience and the people were friendly. I just thought the food I ordered was nearly inedible.

The food is fresh and good. Service is also very nice. We have had breakfast there a few times and were please. I decided to order dinner on Friday night because we decided last minute to stay in. My fried white fish was very fresh and not greasy, the rice pilaf also was nice and the vegetables were fresh. It was like home made. I was really pleased. Just what i wanted without having to cook.

Hostess crabby and unhelpful. Asked on phone if the had gluten free options and she told me that I should look at the menu and know what I can have. I asked if it was marked on the menu she said no but you should know what you can and cannot eat. Almost didn't go then. But thought we would at least check it out. Walked in and asked if they had a gluten free menu... They did... So why not just tell me on the phone. Hostess was not happy about anything... Asked for a table not a booth... Many were empty... She sat us at one but said well if you sit there instead of a booth you will have to wait longer. We said fine. With in a couple of minutes up walks our server Nancy and makes everything right. She was great. Knew gluten free... Checked one thing out for me. Not sure what the hostess was grousing about... Had the salmon BLT on gluten free bread. The gf bread was prepared nicely. Toasted lightly, didn't fall apart. The fried green tomatoes were switched out and had fresh red ones in it's place. It was good.. Though not spectacular... Really liked the slaw... Baked potato not that great but ok. Service was great. Had a bloody Mary, after Nancy checked the mix for me. Sometimes for some reason the mixes have wheat... But it was good. Haven't had one in ages so enjoyed that. All in all it was an enjoyable experience. Prices were good as well. Thank you Nancy!!!

Good prime rib, good breakfast and nice employees.

Good food and decent prices

hometown dinner with home made taste in food .. Angel was out waiter and he was amazing always had eye contact and walked by and asked if everything was ok .. if you don't know where this place is you best find it and try it you will not be upset .. Thank You Angel you was amazing Pam & Nancy 4/13/2022

The place was very lively and had people flow in-and-out all the while I was there. Hostess seemed rude. I greeted her but she was curt, but seated me quick. Menu is decent and portions are huge. I ordered an espresso and a fajita quesadilla ( comes with egg and chicken breast, it was good along with salsa and sour cream) with hash browns (crispy, dry and cold). My waitress was sweet, friendly and prompt. Overall food was decent to some part, albeit bland and lukewarm, but friendly wait staff.

Food was very good,plentiful..lots of choices prices very reasonable..waitress very efficient but not overly engaging..... Friend ordered vegetable omelette..got Mediterranean..which she really liked My cheese burger was delicious..the cinnamon sugar we requested for sweet potato fries never arrived. Main issue place nearly empty...I and 2 friends walk in wearing Minnesota Twins apparel..and we are seated at table 6 . Clear in the back with a lovely view of the hand wash station and shelves. THAT MADE NO SENSE With all the decor and empty tables! Probably should have requested to be moved..but we were hungry and on way to airport. Next visit I will speak up!

Food was delicious. Our waitress was a delight. We're visiting a friend in town who said she wanted to try this place. Glad we did! Love a good old-fashioned diner!

We have enjoyed our visits here for both breakfast and lunch . They have a huge menu to choose from for both mealtimes, I have found it to be good at dinner time but not quite as exciting as the breakfast and lunch offerings. It's usually pretty crowded here all the time and the staff does a great job considering the volume of customers.