Abby was my server, and she was great! I got the Fried Chicken Benedict, and it was so good. The…read morechicken was crispy, and everything tasted fresh. The service was fast, everyone was friendly, and the whole experience at Metro Diner was wonderful. I'll definitely be coming back!

If you want food you grew up with this is the place... wonderful! Breakfast and dinner all really…read morehomemade... chicken soup was the best along with meatloaf!

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.

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.

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"

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

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.

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!!

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.

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!