50 Best American Restaurants in Cape Coral

“Met friends there this week. Malakai was our server. Had a great time. He was totally informative and a lot of fun. The food was delicious. Will be back. Sat outside. Very nice.“

“This review is long overdue. • My friends put together a going away party for me at the Duffy's location on CC Pkwy on the evening of Friday January 28,2022. • I wanted to give a HUGE shout-out to our server, Britney B for single-handedly taking care of our food and beverage needs for three solid hours! She was extremely effecient, friendly, and professional. • As we all know with a group of this size, this can rarely be accomplished in an effortless manner as she demonstrated during that time! • Additionally, thank you to management for allowing us ALL to sit together by placing us is the front private space up front. We all appreciated your hospitality on short notice! • Again, thank you Britney B, management and staff for accommodating us and sending me off to AZ in style. • Much appreciated! • I highly recommend this establishment!“

“We go to Ford’s for lunch and dinner during the week because we love the menu and service/. My wife needs gluten free food and this is one of the few places that is committed to keeping the few prep clean so there is no cross contamination. Bri and Kristen answered her questions and addressed her concerns and the manager came out to reinforce Ford’s commitment as well as deliver the food. Our bartenders kept us hydrated and jumped through hoops to make our dining experience excellent. Thanks Kristen and Bri!“

“Nice place. Our waitress was very attentive, kept our ice tea full and remembered to keep plenty of Splena on the table. I ordered the Seafood Cobb Salad. I am a Cobb Salad fan and order one where ever I go. This one was huge and I mean a 12” plate piled on. All of the individual components were plentiful 5 grilled shrimp on top, tons of cherry tomatoes, a half a pig of bacon, bleu cheese, onions, and the rest were stacked high. Only thing that would have made it better would be chopped greens. I had to get a “kitty bag” for later. Desert was their Banana Bread Pudding with toasted bananas. Again huge could have shared it with 3. Wife ordered Crème Brûlée which she wouldn’t share. Only bump was wife’s entre, Dolphin fish came out topped with tomatoes which she is deathly allergic (not mentioned on the menu) but not to worry, they made her another lickety split. Two entrées, appetizer, ice tea, desert and nice tip came to just under $100 about average for a decent Cape Coral restaurant. Big smiles on this one.????“

“My partner and I had a huge delicious breakfast at Annie's. Very fresh and very delicious! Service is fantastic! If you are in the Cape Coral area, please include a stop at Annie's.“

“Ordered burgers for takeout, first time ordering. Kinda messy, very tasty, the way I like em. Fries were good but maybe older grease? Had a little aftertaste. We don’t dine out often but will be back for take out.“

“My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here and everything was incredible! The waiter was genuinely friendly and did an excellent job. The lighting was not too bright and not too dim. We started out with the ciabatta bread that was served with a delicious pumpkin butter! To die for! We both had filet mignon and it was cooked perfectly medium. We cut through it like butter and it melted in our mouths. I got a baked potato that was cooked perfectly, and he ordered loaded garlic mashed potatoes that had cheese and bacon. Awesome! The asparagus was so crisp and yummy! For dessert we shared the caramel apple crumble with vanilla bean ice cream. So good! I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. This was one of the best meals we have ever had.“

“As a resident of Cape Coral The Cafe is the “Best Breakfast and lunch place in Cape Coral!” We’ve been going here for 15 years The staff and food are excellent!“

“the most authentic, genuine and family feel environment! so much fun! staff is incredible food is always 10/10 and the experience is always one to remember!!“

“First time eats, was happy with choices“

“Food is excellent, service also. Enjoy going there. Did I mention reasonable.“

“I also posted the dame review on Google because it is beyond deserved! We had a late night of football practice on 02-28-24 Wednesday. We showed up ten minutes before closing (yes we were those people).. Latisia(sp) greeted us and assured us at that we're fine with a super positive attitude. Food was awesome as always and service was all around awesome by the other employees. Hard to find nowadays. We were blown away by the service at this hour. Again, can't thank you guys enough! We won't show up ten minutes before closing again, promise.“

“Best Fast Food! Only fast food we eat.“

“Great food! And entertainment on the patio!“

“Everything was great, even though they were in a restoration project because of the damage done during the last hurricane. My only suggestion would be to have trash cans placed in the bathrooms. I am conscientious and would not place personal hygiene items & facial tissues in the toilet, but other guests possibly would not be that considerate, thus, could cause plumbing problems.“

“Went to the all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday. Crunchy, tasty fish. Great-tasting crunchy fries. But the only thing that is all you can eat is the fish. Not fries or coleslaw. They cook it to order, and it comes out quite hot. Service from Morgan was top-notch. Not too bad for $15. But it's not like buffet style; where you go up and grab your food. They bring out the fish as you request it. So, basically, you have to wait as they cook it. But overall, it was very crunchy, tasty food, and the service was excellent.“

“We recently celebrated our wedding at CAPE CABARET we definitely give them a five star. The food was delicious and brought out in a timely manner. The waitresses were spot on with service. The price was very fair. Both managers were very attentive and genuinely wanted it to be very special for us. We highly recommend them.“

“Absolutely the best seafood in town! The service is always great and so is the food! Highly recommend their twist on calamari! Everything they have even the sides are seasoned perfectly. The owners are very personable and checked on everyone in the restaurant multiple times.“

“CLEAN ROOMS, Fun Bar, warm pool. Enjoyed my 5 day stay.Would stay here again~“

“The dinner started with a few hiccups, somehow they were out of Miller Lite, Yuenghling AND Sam Adams draft? they only had i think 8 taps and a couple are not even beer?

luckily our server, Hailey, was very nice and efficient, food was better than expected given it is a national chain and an Applebees, not only did the food taste great but it was piping hot and fresh

Not a place i would normally go to but the people i was with insited and i am glad they did, we will be back

on a side note, we don't like the weird little tablet to pay on, doesn't feel very secure“

“This is the 3rd or maybe 4th time I have visited this location and had to wait over 1/2 hr for my food. Last time I walked out the time before that I waited 1 hr to be seated and and additional hr to get my food. It is as shame they take care of the take out orders first. The only good thing about this place is their sever and cashier. Very pleasant and patient. Food has gone done hill as well. And before you make a smart remark. I have been going to this place for over 20 years and I am a cape coral resident.“

“We've been going to Fathoms for years, the food, service and atmosphere are consistently superior. They offer food and drink specials, have live entertainment several nights a week, and best of all welcome our dog! You can bring your own chairs, too.“

“Piper loves her once a week pup cup!!“

“An excellent spot, full of creative and delicious treats made with love. Simply magnificent“

“One of our absolute favorite places to eat and drink!“

“Why did it take us so long to try this place?! Great service and fresh, fantastic tasting breakfast. There are so many great options, we are already planning a visit back to try something else!“

“My husband and I came here last night and we had a great time. Hannah was an absolute gem, she happily answered all our questions and recommended good choices off the menu. We had the Hogfather sandwich on sourdough with fries, the chicken tenders tossed with the cilantro, corn, cojita cheese and other spices (they were huge) and we tried the gouda mac and cheese. We weren't too impressed with the mac and cheese but it was good, and the rest of the food was fantastic. My husband also loved their old fashioned.

They had a cover singer was wonderful as well.

We will definitely return if we head back to Ft. Meyers.“

“Looking for a quick bite to eat? Culver’s is the place to go! Food was hardy southern portions, Hot n Fresh, even the broccoli was steamed to perfection. Which I was pleasantly surprised for “fast food.” Each kid meal has a custard token! Service truly had a hometown feel, happy to meet the owner while he was serving guest and doing table touches. If the counter doesn’t work for you have the option to order at the table with a QR code! To top off this exceptional first time experience, he(the owner) brought my boys “scoopie” the Custard mascot! We will be dining here again.

Parking: Wheelchair accessible and outside dining.

Kid-friendliness: Kids meals comes with free custard tokens. And family friends clean restrooms“

“I can't say enough about Metro Dinner. Everything we've tried in the last week has been amazing. Food is delicious, food comes out hot, and service with a smile every time we've been there. Thanks to all off you for all you do. Great place.“

“Christy is an amazing server! Quick, friendly service with delicious food and drinks.“

“Being an Eagle member from another state, I know this location has a very open setting and is quite welcoming. Everyone was friendly, we got their before the live music, but the bartender was very helpful in letting us know everything that was happening in the time we were in town.“

“What a beautiful spot to eat breakfast. Soon as I walked in the door Mia and Kylie greeted me immediately and presented use with a large clean both. No waiting on the service as Jason was both on point and made us feel at home. The food was extremely fast, hot, and tasty. Will definitely recommend and return. And please tell Jason hello for me.“

“Mel’s Diner Cape Corral 3-4-25 Stopped by Mel’s on Monday around 12:30pm. This place was clean, neat, and busy. We got seated right away and Dee Dee was our waitress. I ordered the Western Black Angus Chopped Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Corn. My wife and our friend ordered the Mel’s Classic Cheeseburger with Cheese, Lettice, Tomato, Onions, Coleslaw, and Fries. Once our order came out my Chopped Steak was amazing. The Chopped Steak had Onions piled high on the top and lots of Gravy, it was so good. My wife and our friends Burger were done perfectly, and the Fries were just yummy and even the Coleslaw was good. All our food was hot and plenty of it as we had to get a to go box to take some home. Once done we ordered two Milkshakes, one Chocolate and one Strawberry. They were very good if you like old fashion Milkshakes get yourself one for sure. I must give this Mel’s 5 out of 5 stars for the great service from Dee Dee, the good food and great Milkshakes. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Me On FB For More Reviews Gulf Coast Terry“

“Rusty's is, without a doubt, a great place to be, with great food, lots of fun to be had, and great servers.“

“Great spot for amazing food and music! We love that they support live music, always a fun time!“

“I always stop in at this location. Nice Staff and Great Atmosphere overall and the food is good also.“

“Amazing little local establishment that has excellent food quality time and time again! Don’t miss their French dip or their cheese curds. Generally very friendly weight staff that are patient and have good attitudes. You get a lot of bang for your buck at this restaurant as the prices are extremely fair on both food and drink“

“Loved Ralph's Place! Cool bar with better than average pub fare presented really nicely and at bargain prices. I was surprised with how soft and fresh the Kaiser roll on which I had my grouper sanwich was, and the steak fries served in a lil mini french fry fryer basket. Cool! It's a sports bar that's nicer than a dive bar without being upscale and pretentious or stuffy. More like a neighborhood bar feel. You'll love the vibe and crowd! Our caf waitress Sky added to the vibe. Live entertainment is what brought me in. Enjoyed the sounds of Soapy Tuna (lol) name is funny but they effin rocked! Sounded like a fuller sound than the trio they were. Highly recommend!“

“⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 5/5 stars! One of the best Philly cheesesteaks out there! The 520 sandwich is so good!!! Who knew a chicken finger in a Philly cheesesteak would be so good! The guy in the truck was very friendly. Will definitely be back. Thank you for a great meal!“

“If you crave the mundane, overly predictable mainstream lunch counter / restaurant experience, then Paradise Deli & Grill is NOT for you! However, if your appetite craves flavor, variety, and savoring cuisine built with love & mindful thought, wow, you're in for a treat. Yes, they have that, too! ~ Excellence always!“

“Bloody Mary was awesome. Prime Rib Sandwich was on point! Great place!“

“Happy Hour entertainment & drinks“

“Compared to Germany, it was a completely different kind of breakfast 😄 It was amazing. The food was delicious and the service was extremely friendly. Everything was clean. We went there for breakfast several times during our vacation. Highly recommended.“

“UI have been to bubbas twice. 1 month ago and just last Thursday. The first time it was great. Had the prime rib special. Everything was terrific. Told everyone that they should try it. Last Thursday I took my wife there and it was to horrible. Prime rib was stringy as all hell with a ton of fat all around. Service was fair at best. Worst prime I have ever had. Bitter after taste and just lousy. I will go back again to try something else but not the prime rib special“

“Great service, even at busy times. Better than good for bar food“

“Employee Louise is great every Wed. aft. around 4, expertly servicing a no. of our friends!“

“Great food and even better service!”
Stopped in at Bob Evans for breakfast and everything was spot-on. The food came out hot and fresh — eggs cooked perfectly, bacon crispy, and the biscuits were amazing. Our server was kind, attentive, and made sure the coffee never ran low. The restaurant was clean and comfortable, and everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there. It’s nice to find a place that still feels like home-style dining. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Great service from Matthew this afternoon. 👏“

“Was in Cape Coral about a month ago helping a friend with storm prep. He said Stevie Tomatoes was worth checking out and he wasn't kidding. The pizza and wings were great; The service and atmosphere were everything I could hope for. Plus, I got to meet John Melendez. He shows up negatively in a lot of reviews here. I don't get why; he seemed very friendly and well-mannered during our visit. My friend bought him a beer which he graciously accept, and we spent the next half-hour (give or take) talking about life in general. It was really cool to see this thoughtful, philosophical side of him. He was a very humble, self-aware an, completely at odds with what I expected. It was a great experience, as was everything else in my visit to Stevie Tomatoes. Highly recommended. I'll be back...and I can't wait for it!“