We came here as a party of 7 for Mother's Day brunch! We sat outside and even on a 91 degree day, it wasn't too terribly hot. They were packed and they were doing their best to get people in and out! It would be legit if they added big ceiling fans to the outside seating area for days like this to keep the air circulating. We got a variety of dishes: the chicken fried pork tenderloin, eggs Benedict, chicken & waffles, the kids pancakes, the kids breakfast sandwich, and fried okra to share! Everything was fresh, hot, and fantastic. The only thing I don't recommend is the kids breakfast sandwich. It is just eggs on white bread! My favorite was the chicken & waffles. My kids ate half of it, it was that good! Our service was amazing from both the hostess and our server. I definitely recommend and would come back in a heartbeat. Even though we didn't get to sit inside, we went in to look around and it's super adorable. I love the ambiance of an old fashioned diner, especially the bar that overlooks the busy kitchen! read more

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Had just checked into hotel and got to the restaurant around 1pm. Had not eaten anything yet and was surprised that they still offered both breakfast and lunch. Menu was super clean! Love that! Decided on lunch. The order: grilled fish sandwich with extra lettuce; a side of Mac and cheese (how can you not get Mac and cheese at a diner? It is what diners are to be judged on!!); and a piece of banana cream pie Probably one of the best grilled fish sandwiches I've ever had. It had the lettuce, some coleslaw to keep it interesting and a piece of fresh grilled fish. The Mac and cheese was death row meal worthy! Loved the banana cream pie too! My waiter Avery steered me right on the selection. Went back another day for lunch. I had the fish on the Ellie Mae salad and it was good. And the key lime pie. Avery waited on me both times and is a gem! Very pleasant, attentive, and dead in with his suggestions. Wish I could return! Need to try the breakfast!! read more

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The service was great The ambiance is Florida modern The food was as advertised but the corned beef in the hash was a little stringy and over cooked read more

Staff were amazing. Gave me some crayons and a page to color when I asked. It was a great day to sit outside on the patio. Staff was very attentive even though I was the only out there. I got a side of onion rings which was HUGE! People were commenting as they walked by. I had a Reuben with turkey instead of pastrami (called a Rachel in some places) read more

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Stopped here @ Ella Maes for Sunday Morning Breakfast. #Breakfast #Sunday #Morning Location: The Ella Mae Restaurant is situated in the lower-level corner of the Luminary Hotel in Downtown Ft. Myers. The view is truly remarkable, offering a clear sight of the two bridges that link North Fort Myers to Fort Myers. One can also observe boats gracefully navigating the waterway. Service: Our server, Paula, demonstrated exceptional professionalism and provided an outstanding experience. Her friendly, kind, and warm demeanor made the interaction a true pleasure. Food: My wife and I shared a ham, cheese, and sausage omelet, which was accompanied by home fries, potatoes, and toast. The omelette was huge and plenty for both of us to enjoy! #Breakfast #Food Overall Experience: Great breakfast, service, and I give Ella Mae's a 5 out of 5 rating! #Breakfast #Service #Rating read more

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Cute place downtown Fort Myers, nice story behind the restaurant & beautiful setting. Serves Breakfast & Lunch. Service was ok, food was ok, portions were ok, ordered extra gravy. Fries with sliders weren't crispy. Nothing was exciting or awesome. Place came highly recommended, I really had high hopes, however nothing stood out as amazing or otherwise outstanding... flavor was just blah. I will say, the building was beautiful & very clean, nice location! read more

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We were debating on where to go eat on our afternoon visit to Fort Myers and Ella Mae's was staring us in the face. We always are curious when we see a diner type restaurant. The inside was pretty nice, a cross between diner and basic American restaurant. We were seated outside because the weather was nice and we had a little water view. We ordered eggs Benedict and home fries, chocolate chip pancakes, and biscuits and gravy. The biscuits and gravy were delicious, Benedict was average, the home fries were nice and crispy and the pancakes were good. All around not a bad place to stop for some basic eats. Food 7.5 Atmosphere 8.0 Service 9.0 read more

"Avoided it like a bad haircut... regretted nothing but the delay." So, one of the valet guys at the Luminary hit us with a food rec like he was handing out secret treasure maps. I don't know why I avoided this place all week--maybe I assumed it was another overhyped brunch joint serving sadness with a side of syrup. But on checkout day, we caved. And wow, my taste buds are now holding a grudge against my judgment. Wife went full brunch queen with the French toast (spoiler: it was heavenly), and I got the chicken and waffles because I enjoy pretending I'm making healthy choices. Let's talk jalapeño syrup: sounds like a dare, tastes like divine intervention. Not spicy--just enough pepper to let you know your mouth isn't dead inside. The chicken was so tender and juicy, I considered writing it a love letter. Our server was the kind of professional you want at every meal: attentive without being clingy, and probably psychic. In short: I came late, I ate great, and I now live with the shame of a missed week of waffle glory. 10/10 would ignore my instincts again. read more

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Stopped for breakfast after Mass and had a wonderful experience. I had heard the Avocado Toast was excellent so I ordered it. If you want your eggs that come with it on the side be sure to tell your waiter. These were the best scrambled eggs I've ever had. The Avocado Toast was unique topped with mashed avocado, spinach, tomato, pickled onions, radishes and the scrambled eggs which I would have preferred on the side. My husband had the Southern Bowl and said the cheese grits and sausage gravy were the best he's ever had. All menu items are available to order all day. Our waiter was attentive without being overbearing and the restaurant was very clean. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it. read more

Stepping in, you get the feel of an old school diner, right down to the music playing. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding! We both had the corned beef and potatoes. Oh my goodness, that meal was nap worthy. One would not expect that from an establishment connected to a hotel. read more

Ella Mae's Diner - Corned beef and potatoes. 2 eggs with hollandaise sauce. Good lawd! - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Went to the ArtFest and stumbled upon EllaMae's. We so rarely go anywhere without looking at Yelp but we were starving and took our chances. After finishing lunch we looked at Yelp and wasn't surprised to see 4.3!! Our waitress Cindi was very helpful and shared the story of Ella Mae with us. So interesting. The BLT was very tasty and the French fries were first rate. My Avocado Toast was the best I have ever had. Served on sourdough bread with a generous serving of avocado, 2 eggs, radishes, spinach and a little Italian dressing. So delish. Highly recommend Ella Mae's! Spacious, clean, with a view of the River district. We hope to come back!! read more

Ella Mae's Diner - BLT - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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Best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. Customer Service is. I will definitely be back.

Really enjoyed r breakfast here! I kind of tried to steer toward a coffee shop instead b/c I really didn't want to eat at a retro diner attached to the Luminary. Retro diners aren't my thing and hotel associated breakfasts aren't often that good. Well, I was wrong. We had a great experience at Ella Maes. It's typical breakfast food served by what seems to be a bunch of moms. It was a nice morning so we sat on the patio, but there's plenty of indoor seating for a hot day. Service was quick, friendly and r server (can't recall her name, but she was great!) was always there with a refill. We felt like we got quite a bit of food for the price. Oh - they have a generous amount of gluten-free options as well, including pancakes. Thank u! Ordered the Southern Peach French Toast and gluten-free chocolate chip pancakes. The french toast was good - definitely sweet so if you're trying to reduce sugars, this one is not for you. The GF pancakes were outstanding! Think they're made using rice flour. 2 really large pancakes for like $10! The chocolate chips r put on top (not baked inside) so it gets a bit messy. Next time I'll get plain, blueberry or banana. And I will definitely return for some more gf pancakes. Oh - their orange juice & iced tea r perfect as well! The only recommendation for Ella Maes is to offer true maple syrup, even if you have to charge extra, as the syrup they have is the fake stuff. They do, however, serve it with real butter, which I appreciated. read more

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Cute restaurant for brunch located at the Luminary hotel. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. We were seated right away for brunch at 10am. Service was quick and friendly. We dined with our 1 year old and they were very accommodating. I enjoyed the corn beef hash! read more

Great spot on the river, coffee is strong and the food is well made. I had the cheese grits along with a smoked salmon eggs Benedict while my fellow diner had the build your own omelette. Our server was attentive and communicated very well. read more

The food was good, the price was good, the service not so much. It was hard to get the waitresses attention. So if you wanted something, Or another drink you would have a long wait read more

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Ella Mae's you have me Dreaming, Wanting, and Lusting for More! With our Stay to Fort Myers we Dined at Ella Mae's on our Last Stay with them from the Luminary. Breakfast is not Always Top on Our List but when you have a Full Day of Fun in the Sun and a Plastic Cup Attached to you; then Breakfast is a Great Idea ;) Located Below The Luminary Hotel you will find Ella Mae's with Bright Modern Diner-Style Interior and Inviting Staff. The Food Speaks Volumes Here!! The Dream is their Speciality House Bloody Mary Made In-House with an Robust but Welcomed Horseradish Base Loaded with Celery, Bacon, Green Olives, and Make it Spicy for that ExtraNess~ The Interior is made up with a Diner Style BarTop and Diner Style Dining Room Seating with Booths and Tables. Table Condiments come on Each Table with Everything you might Need Immediately; Creamer/ Sugar/ Hot Sauces/ Jellies & Butter/ Ketchup/ S&P. Ask your Server for Anything Else and it will be brought right out to you! Our Server was Eager to Assist with our Breakfast Adventure! We were being Spunky on an Early Florida Cold Morning so we Ordered the Breaded Pork Tenderloin and Eggs along with the Classic with Chicken Apple Sausage and Upgraded Everything Bagel! Both Meals were Wildly Good for being Breakfast! It Really is All About the Quality Here and EggTastic Eggs!! Order the EGG's~ The Want is for More of the Chicken Apple Sausage Griddle Grilled with the Utmost Flavor! This is also Paired with the Everything Wheat Bagel! The Bagel I Saved for Later and could have not been anymore Pleased by the Texture, Taste, and Overall Flavor that came from it. Our Server Provided me with a Sturdy Box and the Cream Cheese with a Travel Container were the Best~ The Lust is Outstanding... ... Wait for it.. and then Look.. then Feast with Your Eyes! My Goodness~ Breaded Pork Tenderloin with Eggs Your Way.. The Gravy, the Breading, the Pork, OH you Lucious Eggs, How can I Ever Leave You?? You can not and will not!! My Husband Ordered and we were Both IN AWE! It was a Dish Not to Be Missed~ Extra Large and In-Charge to Fuel you for the Day! They Serve Both Breakfast and Lunch :: Open From 7AM to 2PM Monday thru Sunday~ Connect & Enjoy! read more

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Food is amazing! Some of the staff need customer service training but Abby was amazing... read more

Ella Mae's in Fort Myers is such a great spot to eat! The food is delicious, the place has a fun vibe, and it's really clean. The service is super quick too. I'll definitely visit again. read more

Ella Mae's Diner - Southern Fried Chicken Cobb Salad - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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Wonderful selections- unique, tasty. Great service- friendly, attentive. Giver it a try! You'll love it.

My first visit to Ella Mae's. It was 9AM on Sunday morning, they were moderately busy. I was seated promptly by the host. She was not too welcoming. The server (Jada) was very kind with a warm smile and promptly took my drink order. She returned as soon as she saw me set the menu down to take my order. I received my food very quickly (maybe 5 minutes). All of the servers were very polite when bringing my food or refilling coffee. The lox was a good portion with the right proportion of spinach, cream cheese, and tomato. I asked for my bagel to be toasted. It was warm, but not really toasted enough. The fruit was good though a little heavy on the melon. The atmosphere was a nice relaxed, diner feel. I will definitely come back. read more

Ella Mae's Diner - Bagel and Lox with a side of fruit. - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Pretty good breakfast at Ella Mae's today! Our server Cindy was so kind and attentive, so shout-out to her! Love the classic diner look and feel of the restaurant. My meal was pretty good, not great. I had the egg white omelet with mushroom, spinach, tomato, and feta. The omelet was unfortunately greasy and fruit cup wasn't the freshest, but the biscuit was fluffy and very tasty! My hubby enjoyed the Fried Chicken lunch sandwich with onion rings - chicken was fried well and quite yummy. Overall, wasn't the best breakfast we've enjoyed here but we've had plenty of great meals here before! Every place has an off day :) read more

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I died and went to heaven when I ate this avocado toast. It was so big I couldn't finish it but I wish I could! See photo for yourself. I couldn't believe something so simple could be so delicious! The restaurant is adorable modern vintage style dinner, Paula and her trainee were super sweet and provided wonderful service. read more

Ella Mae's Diner - Best avocado toast in the world - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

We go here quite often when we are downtown. It's a block off the crowded street and the food has always been excellent, especially the burgers and the homemade tomato soup. On a nice day sit outside for a great view! read more

Absolutely love going to Ella Mae's! Food and service are always great. Bloody Marys are a must for brunch. Wish they would go back to shredding the corned beef as it should never be cut into chunks. Very tough that way. read more

Service, Food, and Location are 5 The food is presented nicely and the it is so fresh and tasty. My daughter and I enjoyed the service, location, and meal. read more

Food was wonderful! Our wait person Larry made the meal. Friendly, helpful and genuinely nice. Amazing breakfast and lunch menu read more

The decor of the restaurant place you directly back in the 50s. From the coke bottles to the counter dining absolutely in love. I was greeted and seated immediately. I ordered the fish and grits that also came with eggs and toast. The eggs and grits weren't seasoned. However the fish was heavily seasoned so if you eat it all together you are good to go. The sauce was what made the fish. Overall cost for breakfast with pineapple juice was a little under $22. read more

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Great food! Order your fries crispy and you will not be disappointed ! Service was fabulous as well. Atmosphere 10/10

Walked in off the street and was very happy. Loved the view while sitting on the patio. Very cute and clean inside the restaurant. We really enjoyed the food. I had a special pasta with sausage, chicken and peppers. My boyfriend had the tomato soup, grilled cheese and onion rings and was happy. We would definitely return. read more

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Have had breakfast here many times, never disappoints. Slightly on the expensive side but it is in the hotel so what do you expect.

Fantastic food. Biscuits & gravy and the eggs Benedict are both home runs. Great coffee. Excellent service. Friendly pleasant accommodating staff. Wonderful ambiance. Fountains and river view are beyond calming. Downtown Fort Myers is a terrific area with many outstanding shops and restaurants. Ella Mae's is in the top 3 and worth a stop for breakfast or lunch. Don't miss it if you're here. read more

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Will return. Airy and clean. Like their comfy burgundy chairs with yellow trim. The location is convenient, at the edge of their waterfront downtown. Food is good, especially like their home fries. The service is good too, efficient. They even offered a coffee cup to go: thank you! Be careful - slippery floors - a power wash is going on outside. Not sure the indoor has been power washed prior. I've my Timberland and walked gingerly. Who wears in the 80 degrees heat?! Me moi read more

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We finally stopped here for breakfast. It was so good and we dug right in. Sorry forgot to take a pictures of the food. Service was good and efficient. Sat outside and enjoyed the view along with our breakfast and coffee. They are at the Luminary hotel downtown Ft Myers. They are open for breakfast and lunch - no dinner service. read more

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Came twice and had the omelet with fruit both times. Delivery. Larry gave fantastic service. Great attitude and easy going disposition. Sat outside by the water fountain where it was clean, breezy and calming. My daughter recommended we eat here first day of my visit. Glad she did. read more

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Super cute diner atmosphere when you come in and really clean. The decor is a fun modern twist. Large menu with lots of fresh and homemade southern offerings. We ordered the corned beef hash and the avocado toast staying true to our favorite breakfast foods. The avocado toast was one piece, but HUGE! Definitely a good choice. I added on some sausage links that were also extremely hearty. The corned beef hash was proper fresh large pieces of corned beef (not the canned stuff!) and was also a very generous portion. Our server was quick to say hello, get us drinks and make sure our food came out to our liking. Definitely a nice bonus having a good breakfast place in the hotel. We will be back! read more

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There's many great recommendations for this diner and I'd second the great ones. Been here several times and What I enjoy most is the excellent service and the view. The food was very good at an average price. I like my coffee strong so coffee no my fav but enjoyed the constant refills read more

During a five night stay at the Luminary Hotel, we had breakfast here every day. Standard fare, but the meals were excellent. Service too. Ella Mae's is truly a wonderful restaurant serving possibly the best breakfast anywhere. Highly recommended! read more

My daughter took my friend's and I for a brunch date on our visit to Florida. The food was sensational. We sat outside enjoying the breeze. Our waitress was exceptional. The biscuits and gravy was spectacular. Will definitely be returning when I go back read more

Breakfast was wonderful. Avocado toast is a must. Peach French toast with rum syrup was great. A diamond in the rough.