What a great place! The hospitality, the service, the food were over the top. Our server, Eli, was delightful and Bledy is a wonderful host. I had a rib eye steak that was perfectly cooked and delicious. My sister had delicious seared sea scallops. Great food and great value Can't wait to go back and bring friends! read more

Had the turkey dinner and the turkey was ok, the gravy was overly salted. Service was marginal at best. I've been here twice for breakfast and it was ok. Twice for lunch and the spicy chicken sandwich was great. If I'm not coming back for the chicken sandwich then I probably won't be back. read more

Naples, Fl - Hungry after a day of travel, my Dad recommended this diner. The decor was grove themed with a pretty blue sky above and large lemons and vines winding around the rafters. The main menu includes many American favorites like meat loaf and turkey with Thanksgiving sides. A separate menu includes many Greek diner staples. Service was quick and to the point. Though it was around 5 pm the snowbird crowd was streaming in. I ordered a gyro platter. It was VERY generous! There was so much meat I had to take a box home. Unlike other platters this one was kind of do it yourself with the onions, feta, dressings and bread all served separately. Priced at $17 I felt this was a pretty decent value. If one is looking for solid, homestyle cooking while in Naples, I would recommend Golden Grove Kitchen. read more

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Breakfast yes, dinner... meh. Unless you're getting a burger for your entree, I've honestly been a bit disappointed with the entree's I've ordered. The biscuits are great, the appetizers have been great, and the dessert is delicious. Unfortunately they don't do the poke bowl well with poorly cooked rice and lack of marinating/seasoning any of the ingredients, nor the hibachi salmon, nor the corned beef and cabbage, nor the chicken parmesan (which was confusing, the sauce was not good for the chicken parm with banana peppers(?), but the meatball sauce is amazing) . I noticed AI slop art on the wall which was disappointing and cheapens the look they try to go for. Breakfast is great though, it's strange how hit or miss it can be. The service is good. read more

OMG amazing food exelent service.. fresh home made turkey..sandwich..steak bowl cooked to perfecto!! Great JOB PEOPLE!!! read more

Golden Grove Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Golden Grove Kitchen, formerly Mel's Diner, opened yesterday. We were waiting for them to open, since we're familiar with Mel's. When we walked in, we had the door opened and were seated quickly. For new decor, they added tray ceilings, some brickwork and new carpet, but it looks pretty similar to Mel's. The menu has a variety of sandwiches, salads and dinner options, with a reasonable price. Our server Melanie mentioned The Grove buys locally sourced, so everything is fresh. This is good news, farm to table is the best and supporting local farmers is the way to go. My choice was the grilled cheese, ham and tomato sandwich, it was delicious on grilled buttered bread. Hubs got the French dip with onion rings and slaw. I tried an onion ring, it was very tasty, especially with the dipping sauce. We both liked the sandwiches, the food is good and we heard the kitchen chef came out to a table yesterday to remove the bones of a grilled Bronzino. This is a personal touch and the kind of service you'd expect to see in a fancy restaurant. We enjoyed having lunch here and chatting with Melanie. Five stars for The Grove and their servers and we look forward to coming back soon. read more

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We had a great EXPERIENCE! Three of us had the Grouper special. Mom had the lamb chops!! The food was GREAT. The service was outstanding! The Golden Grove team was so kind and attentive!! The food was tremendous. I can't put in words how great this restaurant is. Go there!!! Very good! read more

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This was a letdown from the old Mel's Diner experience. The menu was similar, but smaller. The service was good - we were seated promptly and our waitress was nice and took care of refills and such like as you'd expect. The food left something to be desired. We were given a plate of 3 biscuits. They were very small and one of them I had to use a steak knife to cut through. It was very much like sawing through a piece of oak. All 3 were hard, but one was more like a rock than a biscuit. That's fine, we didn't pay for the biscuits so I didn't really care if they were subpar. I had the $17 pot roast - it was luke-warm at best and slightly mushy, as if it had been overcooked and then barely reheated to serve. The portion was 99% meat with one carrot and some gravy. I ate the warmish meat and kept the issue to myself so I would not prejudice the thoughts of the rest of our dining party. The caesar salad was OK - a bit heavy on the dressing, but that didn't bother me too much. My wife said it looked like way too much dressing. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ My wife ordered the Mediterranean chicken salad. It was supposed to come with pita bread but did not. She didn't ask for it. Not after the biscuit episode. She said the salad was OK. I tasted the chicken and it was not a great flavor. Under-seasoned or poorly seasoned. I'm not sure which. Not good. She didn't finish it either. Finally, my daughter had spaghetti and meatballs. Now this girl goes to Olive Garden when they have the never-ending pasta bowl and plows through as many as FIVE bowls of pasta. She is a pasta connoisseur. Here, she ate maybe half of the dish. She said it was "mid" which is high school speak for something that isn't great but isn't horrible. Middle of the road. But seeing how she only ate half of the dish, I have to think that it was pretty bad. The chef or manager came out and asked her specifically how the pasta was and she was non-committal but after some prodding she said it was good. Then proceeded to leave the rest untouched on her plate. Hmm. He didn't ask me how the pot roast was, but if he had, I was going to lay it out for him. He must have sensed a disturbance in the force because he didn't ask me. So, I feel bad leaving a less than stellar review for this place that we enjoyed several times when it was Mel's Diner .... but the quality of the food was really off and it is likely that we will not return. read more

What a treat!!!!! We came for breakfast, but the menu and the special had us try both the breakfast and the lunch. Classic and true to the heritage the gyro was impressive in its presentation and quality!!! Hubby had the country fries steak and eggs, the chef is not afraid to season his dishes- appropriately!!! I added a picture of the Mother's Day menu, just because it's so reasonable in pricing and choices!!!!! read more

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The service was fine. Nice manager. The food was actually really bad, with all due respect. I got the poke bowl and the person I went with got a steak bowl. Both plates had vegetables that tasted gross, as if they were old/expired. The tuna tasted wack and the mango. The sauce was nasty. 2/10 food. The ambiance was fine but it was dead inside read more

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This is a diamond in the ruff you need to try their delicious entrées, appetizers, and desserts. They have daily specials for dinner. My favorite is the lamb shank on Wednesday. The best kept secret as their huge fantastic and favorable breakfast with specials every day. if you like salmon, you have to try the chefs, salmon, spinach, and cheese omelette. It's amazing.. read more

Food great cant eat liver and onions Service very good Ambiace very good very neat. Clean The key line pile was very good read more

Yesterday was our first time. Great family restaurant. Food was excellent. Very friendly. We will go back again. So happy we stopped in for Lunch. Next time we will stop in for breakfast ‼ read more

Very reasonable and wide variety. The portions were generous. I got the pot roast and would not recommend it. I offered a sample to 4 people at my table and they all said I should send it back. (I did not)). Very weird consistency and strange tasting gravy. They also had a very talented singer but he was WAY TOO LOUD for a dining room. We asked if he could turn down the volume and it actually sounded like he got louder. So if you don't like screaming at the people at your table, don't go on a Thursday night. We will definitely go back but not for the pot roast and not on a Thursday night. The picture was of my friend's liver and onions and she loved it. read more

Golden Grove Kitchen - Liver and onions. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Great neighborhood restaurant. Service was fantastic, place felt clean...although I would get rid of the carpet. Smiling faces and portions were huge. Food was great, salad was fresh. Will be going back. read more

The food is terrific!! Our party of 4 all loved their food! Lamb chops, steak, gyros, meatloaf, delicious! The wait staff is friendly too. Great place! read more

Great food, the service was excellent. They did a lovely job on the decor. We can't wait to go back. read more

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One and done! I guess you get what you pay for!! Our bad!. Nothing compared to the old Mel's. Tasteless prime rib, mixed potatoes with instant potatoes, blue cheese dressing ugh! Salad was what you'd expect, no rolls to go with it, although everyone else had their's. Felt rushed as our meal was delivered after two bites of our salad, so when we finally started to eat our meal it was cold. Easter dinner ruined!! We've been there before for breakfast and lunch and meh! Nothing stood out! Just a below average diner! Sorry BUT, being a local, you guy's seriously need to step it up in the kitchen! Wishing you all success. read more

Just tried this new restaurant tonight and couldn't be happier. All three in our party were over the moon with our dinners. Two of us had their special Bronzini fish with lobster and shrimp It was amazing and the sauce that came with it was the chefs kiss. The other one in our party had the Liver and said it was the best they had In a long time. The Cesar salad that came with dinner was creamy and delicious. Their portions are not skimpy in the least. All the servers were friendly. Chef came out to visit with the tables as well. Love the decor. The ceiling has really unique lights and tree branches all around. Prices are fair Most importantly the wine glass is a nice size. All in all the three of us were very pleased and we will Definitely be returning. read more

Delicious prime rib with 2 sides just $26. Surprisingly tender. They also bring you home baked warm biscuits. Yum! The meatloaf is amazing too. Giant portions and the friendliest service. You won't be disappointed. $10 lunch specials and breakfast too. Great value and they don't cut corners on the quality. read more

Golden Grove Kitchen - Prime Rib with potato plus homemade soup. Just $26 Delicious. Also you get warm baked biscuits. Super friendly family owned business. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Naples, Florida

My wife and I had dinner at Golden Grove last night. Food and service were excellent at reasonable prices. I had the turkey dinner which came hot and flavorful with a salad and my wife had pasticho and a Greek salad which was very good. For dessert we shared the best key lime pie we have had in FL! Go there, you won't be sorry.. read more

Ordered for pickup the Chicken Caesar Wrap and the Rustic Tuscan Pasta. Both had incredible flavor and the portions were very generous. Dining room looked cozy yet elegant. Will definitely be coming back soon! read more

We had great meals tonight. I had turkey with all the fixings. Turkey was tender and moist, great stuffing too. My wife had the pot roast and meat was so tender it would melt in your mouth. Will definitely return. read more

What a great place. The place is completely renovated and it looks amazing. The food was absolutely delicious and so was the service. Chef Jeff recommended the Bronzino and it was five star. Definitely high-end food with a very reasonable price. read more

Definitely worth a try-food was excellent! The staff was beyond friendly and there was so much food we all ended up bringing half of our meals home. The salad was fresh and crispy, biscuits were warm and delicious and despite most people not liking it-the liver, onions and bacon was amazing. The lobster risotto was filled with chunks of lobster and the shrimp, grouper and fries were delicious. We'll be back again. read more

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Fantastic dinner and the service was outstanding! Our waiter Durim was amazing. Very entertaining and just the right amount of checking with us to make sure our party of four was happy with our meal. Mary had lamb chops and said they were cooked to perfection! I had the grouper and shrimp over rice, excellent! We had Caesar salads which were also excellent! The Chief came out to visit and checked on our dinners which was a nice surprise. We eat out every week at restaurants around Naples and this one is now on our favorite list! Check it out for yourself, you won't be disappointed! Ken and Mary read more

Food is very good depending on Your order. The service is great as is the price. The liver and onions is very good. Thanksgiving in a bowl delicious. Meatballs outstanding. Meatloaf is good. Drinks reasonable. We have gone many Thursdays and have been happy. Salads are great. Pot roast not good. Fish not so good. But 90% of the things on The menu are very tasty. read more

need to go back diner. The food was horrible. The blackened fish sandwich had no blackened spice and the roll was hard as a rock and could not bite through it. The salmon was dry. All in all the food was tasteless. Same owner as Mel's diner and was told it was to be upscale from that. The only thing upscale was the prices. If it wasn't for the great service, we would've rated this one star. read more

Greatest coconut shrimp in Naples! Great service! I will go back!! The atmosphere was very quaint 5 stars! read more

Four of us went to Golden Grove Kitchen in Golden Gate this evening, January 1st, 2026. This was the first time we have been there since the restaurant, Mel's Diner, closed and was opened as Golden Grove Kitchen. We were pleasantly surprised, all of us. I had the pot roast, which was unbelievable, more tender and delicious than even my own. My husband ordered the lamb chops, which he said were incredibly tender and delicious. One son ordered the meat loaf, which he said was just about as good as I make, which must be terrific as he loves my meat loaf. The other son ordered the turkey dinner, also unbelievably tender and delicious. And to make things even more surprisingly good was the fact that we were given dinner rolls, two apiece, which were undeniably homemade. We will most definitely return. We always liked Mel's a lot, but it is now way better than Mel's! read more

Four of us went a month ago and had an excellent dinner. Salmon was moist and perfectly done. Salads were fresh. Chef stopped by to say "hi" before we ordered to recommend the daily Lobster Risotto, but we were wanting salmon and salad. So we went back (Just the 2 of us) to make sure our first dinner wasn't a fluke. The Branzino was so tasty with the sauce! mmmmmm yum. The special grouper (pan seared not blackened or fried), yummmmm. On our rotation for good food at a good price. read more