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!“

“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.????“

“First time here and the burgers are excellent!!!! Our waiter was really nice and took good care of us. Deffinately will be back again!!“

“Best steaks in Florida!!!“

“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!“

“Came down from upstate NY for vacation and have to say that the food is very authentic and flavorful. The interior of the restaurant is very unique and they have a little babay gator aquarium which I thought was super cool. Highly recommend. The gator bites is a must-order!“

“Torched is a must-visit for us when we're in SW Florida! Excellent food, great kid friendly menu, and some darn good brussel sprouts to boot. love the outdoor dining availability too.“

“No trip to Cape Coral is complete without a trip or two, or three to Annie’s. Bubba, the owner, makes you feel right at home. Heather, our waitress, is top shelf all the way!! You won’t find a better breakfast or hot dog in Cape Coral. Trust me!!!!!!“

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

“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“

“First time eats, was happy with choices“

“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.“

“We came twice in one week it was so good. They are fast paced with service and the seafood is absolutely impeccable. I will be returning every time we are in Cape Coral. The owners, two brothers, stopped at every table to ensure things were to each customers liking, even though the place was crazy busy. I will be dreaming of a he lobster and scallops for New York.“

“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.“

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

“Very friendly and fast service! Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“It was my second time at Fathom. The restaurant has expanded since I was there last. The waitress was wonderful. The food was okay, nothing memorable. I recommend staying away from the chocolate mousse, it definitely is nothing like a classic style. Instead of rich fluffy chocolate it was caramel pudding!“

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

“Great food! And entertainment on the patio!“

“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!“

“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 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.“

“Small place but best burgers in town. Even my tween kids love this place. The funky Gouda burger and garlic parmesan fries were amazing. We love riding our bikes here and then sitting outside on the patio. We will be back!“

“This is a must try on the Cape! The menu is interesting. The food is excellent. They have a bit of a unique setup with the main restaurant on one side of a central wall and cocktail lounge on the other side. They have very different atmospheres but both are cool depending on what you are looking for. Note: they have separate outside entrances but you can move between the two without going outside. Also the full menu is available on both sides. If you read my reviews you know I care about the details that makes a place good or meh. In This is what makes 10 Twenty Five above average 1) the food: interesting takes on standard that make this place stand out. The quality is high and consistent. Including taco Tuesday where they present a special taco of the week along with the normal “gringo” tacos. They also offer a soup of the day. Unlike most restaurants it’s actually a home made soup that reflects the unique imagination that is seen in the rest of the menu. The same can be said about the Saturday-Sunday brunch offerings. 2) Drinks: Smart cocktails and an excellent tap beer selections have something for everyone. 3) Staff: Almost all are over the top friendly and they work on a team system so there’s no one person you are dependent on to serve you. They all work together at the bar and tables to make sure you have what you want when you want it, including the check. Unfortunately, I don’t have a bunch of great pics of the food to post but many others have done that before me. Enjoy this cool spot.

Update: 9/17/24: See the new menu in my pics. The “egg roll in a bowl” is our new favorite item.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Love Kekes if only Chappie would stay in the Cape Coral store that would make everything better The last time we went I order was wrong but I still love the place or just end up going out to the other Kiki's where Chappie is cuz he makes my food right“

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

“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!“

“Nevermind made our Sunday! My daughters and I visited on April 6, 2025, and it was a fantastic experience. The food was delicious, the DJ's music was a hit with my kids, and the service was exceptional. Fawn, Hanna, and another incredibly kind staff member (who even brought my daughters cupcakes!) made us feel so welcome. The atmosphere was lively, perfect for a fun afternoon. We'll definitely be back!“

“Employees, outside seating“

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

“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“

“Happy Hour entertainment & 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 an amazing experience! Highly recommend this Waffle House. Everything was so clean but best of all the service was incredible. Abe, our server, was such a ray of positivity and made me feel so at home. This is going to be a regular spot every time we visit the cape now.“

“We had a nice breakfast. But the crown jewel was our server! Our friends live down there and go there enough to have had her before, we are from out of state. She was THE BEST thing about the place, hands down! She was friendly, energetic, happy, efficient, knowledgeable, just EVERYTHING you want in EVERY employee!!!!!!!! I think her name was Linda(?). I liked the French toast.“

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

“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“

“Literally the best lunch ( On Easter Sunday, no less) I have had in years. Service was great!! Blackened steak wrap and their onion rings were prepared PERFECTLY! Almost never post, but it had to be shared!“

“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!“

“😃Five or 7 of us have been eating lunch here after church every week. Great food and fast service. Today Lola was super efficient and friendly.“

“Decided to stop for BBQ. Fantastic service, our waitress Christine was very friendly! Food was excellent! The Coconut Cream Pie was HUGE!!!! So good!“

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