Metro Diner

Food good and nice friendly atmosphere. Always feel welcome by the owners and the staff. Would love…read moreto see an updated menu or more specials.

A nice cozy neighborhood restaurant with good service and good food. Many fine dishes on the menu…read morebut I prefer liver and onions . A s good as it gets.

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Liver, onions & bacon!

Mel's Diner

3.9(397 reviews)

46.3 mi

Where to eat after a Drs. appointment at 3:30 in the afternoon? First we tried Thai Star, which…read morewasn't open. Then KJ's in Ft Myers. They only serve the dinner menu after 3:00 pm. No chance of getting a hamburger there. So we finally decided to go to Mel's Diner! Here we can get whatever we want and a home cooked meal. Jason was our very knowledgeable and professional server. He suggested the chef's special-shrimp scallops and red snapper and a side of vegetable rice. At first I was hesitant because I expected something like you see in a Chinese Buffet. But this was actually very tasty and covered with a light sauce. It also came with soup or salad. Dave got the salad and I got the chicken noodle soup. I wanted matzoh ball soup but there was a $3 up charge for a cup. The soup should have been called chicken veggie with two noodles. Very disappointing. We opted to share an order of rice pudding and it was served in an ice cream sundae glass with whipped cream. Delish! Jason was extra attentive and made sure that we had refills and everything we needed. As always Mel's saved the day.

The food excellent…read more The price is affordable. Staff is very friendly. Great key lime pie. I have been eating here for over 60 years.

Inside Vide

NY Strip, eggs, and tomatoes

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Mel's Diner building

Little Good Times Diner

4.0(80 reviews)

22.3 mi

I will be adding this to all my food groups. You do not single people out this way....I'm very…read moredisappointed with the customer service at this restaurant. My husband visited today 4/23/2026 and said the food was good, but his experience with 1 particular staff was uncomfortable and unwelcoming. On her way I'm going inside, a woman approached him rudely in a way that made him feel like he didn't belong there. She didn't greet him or anything. After he had already ordered his food and paid for it, he was sitting outside waiting , she approached him with an attitude and said "Do you need a menu or something, or are you just hanging out?" As if he wasn't supposed to be there. This was completely unnecessary and made him feel disrespected. I later called to speak with a manager about the situation. The woman who answered was unhelpful and unprofessional. She questioned who I was, refused to clearly identify herself at first, and would not let me speak to a manager. She even told me to come so she could meet me and I didn't understand that at all. She then hung up on me. When I called back, she ignored my call, but answered when I used a different phone. At that point, she said she would put me on hold so she could tell her side of the story to the manager first before letting me speak, which is not how customer concerns should be handled. Overall, while the food may be decent, the customer service was extremely poor and needs serious improvement. No customer should be made to feel uncomfortable or dismissed like this.

Came here out of curiosity after seeing good reviews and am glad we did, even though our GPS had a…read moredifficult time directing us to the right location, maybe because it's somewhat hidden among several other businesses located in a popular but relatively non-descript strip mall. We were glad we finally found this hidden gem. Quite a variety of menu options, all served with more presentation and flare than expected from such a low key establishment. A little far from our home for a quick breakfast or lunch out, but well worth the trip.

Chili with complimentary cheese and onions

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Sweet's Diner

4.3(257 reviews)

18.3 mi

Great food with an AMAZING server, Laney with a wonderful smile!!…read more Kat had the chipped on toast and I had eggs and sausage. All were done perfectly and the chipbeef really took us back!!

Great Breakfast selections, coffee refills and service. This…read moresmall restaurant really goes above and beyond to serve fast and well. I like the "Half Pile up"

Complimentary Mini muffin served when we sat down

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Dutch Valley Restaurant

3.7(256 reviews)

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We have a quick lunch at Dutch Valley while in South Sarasota. This place has been here for longer…read morethan 50 years+. This diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at a very reasonable price. There is plenty of parking space and the staff is friendly. We ordered a pastrami sandwich and a corned beef Rueben with Cole slaw. The Cole slaw is crunchy and freshly made! The pastrami on rye is fine and the Rueben with its sliced corned beef, tangy sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese with Thousand Island Dressing just hit the spot. The ambiance is simple and comfy. We'll be back again if we are in the neighborhood!

Bread not like lancaster bread Big disappointment. Baked…read moregoods disappointing. Must be the yeast or water they use

Grilled Rueben with Thousand Islands dressing on side!

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Flynn's On Venice Ave

4.1(81 reviews)

3.6 mi

The service was good and the atmosphere was cozy. The food was tasty, but very small portions for…read morethe money.

Food was good, but it's what I'd call upscale tourist place for a nice, romantic dinner out…read more Friendly staff.

Swanky bar

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Lunch menu

Good Times Diner

3.5(82 reviews)

9.4 mi

Good Times Diner is breakfast & lunch diner. Service was…read morevery good. Ambiance was very comfortable and welcoming. Servers made sure you didn't forget anything! I had an excellent western omelette, tomato slices( such as southern thing) to which I love) and rye toast, $7.95. Fairly priced. Highly recommend Good Times Diner whenever in Englewood, FL. Located next to Publix. Plenty of parking . They are open from 7am to 2pm.

Oh yeah! Real deal country kitchen. Nothing fancy at all but I felt like grandma cooked my…read morebreakfast herself! Our party ordered a variety and all were satisfied! I had a bacon, cheese, onion and mushroom omelet with tomato slices and toast. I throughly enjoyed my meal and washed it down with a cold glass of OJ! I ate some of my bf's home fries and I'm super jealous I didn't order my own! Lol Thanks for a great breakfast ladies!!

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Metro Diner

4.0(240 reviews)

17.4 mi

Metro Diner is always great for breakfast. I ordered delivery, and everything was well-prepared. I…read morelove the biscuits and gravy; the gravy was in a separate container, which I appreciated so the biscuits don't get mushy. It's a typical diner breakfast but honestly better than most diners I've been to. I always look forward to this when visiting. Comfort food at its finest.

I would've given 4 stars, but my experience with the service at dinner time is awful. I think it's…read morebecause they usually have kids working around that time, because when I come for breakfast, service is a lot better. The food is good and very delicious. My only issue here is the service with the younger staff. I think they need a little more training when it comes to how often they check on customers and the speed of service. It took almost 2 hrs total at dinner and there were only 5 tables occupied. And my server was not waiting on all of the tables yet she did everything very slow which prolonged our time there.

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Abby's on Miami

3.7(130 reviews)

3.7 mi

A family member suggested Abby's. Not on the main drag and seems like a local place. Staff was very…read morefriendly. Menu offered enough variety to work with all dietary needs. Pasta, Pizza, and seafood options. No views, just a solid place to eat and go shopping or hit the beach. There is plenty of street and off street parking near and around.

Quiet restaurant with nice ambiance and a variety of food options. We had petite tenderloins and…read moreroasted chicken, both with real mashed potatoes. Fresh steamed mussels were on point and serving sizes were generous. I had creme brûlée for dessert! It was yummy! Our server was attentive and friendly. Great experience. Highly recommend!

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Cute restaurant with indoor amd outdoor seating

Shrimp and grits.

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David E.

7 years ago

Omg this place is amazing! Food is fresh and Hot. Large portions so got to take some home! Our server Heather knew the menu well and was able to awnser all the questions we had! She was always smiling. Drinks never went empty. i had biscuits and gravy while my wife had the Salisbury steak diner! We will definitely be back and will ask for Heather!!! read more

Deana H.

2 years ago

Excellent all around performance from staff from walking in the door to exit. Waitress was friendly and pleasant, food came out hot and delicious, table was cleared at correct time ( no rush) even though busy), check was accurate and precise , overall excellent experience!!! read more

L. Kay S.

8 years ago

The food is okay, nothing special. We were looking forward to the opening, and have been there about three times , but we were really not happy with their food. Service is extremely efficient and the servers are quite good, it's just the food. read more

Johnny M.

3 years ago

First time trying this Diner and food was fast and great as I got the protein breakfast plate .My server Megan helped greatly with suggesting the perfect low carb meal and she was fast and polite .Will def try Dinner this week. read more

Selina B.

5 months ago

Awesome service from the front of house team! Naomi greeted us with a smile and held the door open, so welcoming. Food was really tasty and large portions that we had to take some home with us. Highly recommend! read more

Jackson H.

7 years ago

Metro is great. Had the fried chicken sandwich but got it "Coop style", as recommended by my server Cooper. Ranch and BBQ sauce instead of the usual honey mustard. Great choice, great service read more

Paula T.

27 days ago

Excellent food Hunter wonderful waitress Sweet family friendly place Friendly staff Nice choices of meals Local fun Fun specials Great waffles and chicken ! Enjoy a gathering here read more

Kisha S.

11 months ago

Dinner last night at Metro Diner in Venice was very good. Server Abigail was so pleasant and patience with us. We will be going back to see her as soon as we are back in town. read more

Rufkin L.

6 years ago

Well if you want to get sick it's I good bet no social distancing no closed tables we will not be back this company only wants to add to the bottom line not keeping people safe read more

Jean O.

7 years ago

The food was delicious and the price was just right for the amount that you got. Absolutely the best experience ever. Always recommend to others to go there. read more

Ian F.

8 years ago

It was OK, but I was not overly impressed. The staff didn't seem interested in taking care of us. Too busy chatting among themselves. Very annoying. read more

James B.

3 years ago

Eric, we have been back three times since May and not been disappointed since. Thank you for the reply and we are coming back again.

Kathy B.

441

8 years ago

I just didn't think of it as a dinner. From N.J. dinners are great.. Just not what I expected. And I felt rushed. Food just ok.

Karen S.

7 years ago

Is this a chain restaurant?. Metro Dinner .?...I'm just asking a question?.. I guess try it I haven't yet!!! Only a question!

Frank S.

8 years ago

Great place. The food comes out really fast and always fresh. Great selection on the menu. Highly recommend.

Myrmarie G.

7 years ago

As always, the best service and the best food. It does not matter which one I go to, the food is always the best!

Angela M.

8 years ago

Definitely a go to! Service and good were great! Enjoy breakfast any time of the day! A great place for locals!!

Jer M.

7 years ago

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Tony P.

7 years ago

Cooper Olin is a great server and very kind. Always ask for Cooper when visiting Metro!! read more

Susan H.

8 years ago

First time here and it was delicious. Will come back. Server was very prompt and helpful.

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