Great service great setting Food was fantastic Would definitely go back and have our waitress was the best!!! We didn't realize the time we're talking past close and they were so nice and didn't rush us out. read more

Fresh seafood, casual ambience and nightly specials are reason enough to try University Grill. Grilled salmon with a wilted spinach and a ginger plum sauce , and a mimosa and I'm all in. Fresh bread with an oil vinaigrette.. And no dishes to clean up. Yes, please, read more

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Outstanding Food, incredible service, and great ambience! That's the experience you get at University Grill. I have been eating at the establishment since it opened 29 years ago in 1997. My guest and I yesterday July 3 had an incredible meal of haddock with french fries and coleslaw for me, and my guest had the delicious breaded coconut shrimp. We each had a soup of New England clam chowder for me and my guest had the bisque soup. Drinks were unsweetened iced tea. The bread that is brought to the table is absolutely the finest made in a restaurant bread I have ever eaten! Service was absolutely outstanding, over the top incredible! The other people within the restaurant were all having a great time, enjoying the great ambience and socialization. Honored to have been a part of eating here for 29 years. Sorry it took 29 years to post a review here. If you're in the area, this is the place to eat. And when you're done, there's a very nice Publix immediately next-door for your shopping needs. read more

Looking for a place near the arena to get a cocktail. Open seating at the bar high tops and the bartender acknowledged us right away, which we appreciated! Stiff drinks and a casual ambience. A mix of basketball fans and what seemed like locals made great people watching. read more

Posting verbatim on behalf of my Father, who was there last night with a group of friends for a Christmas get together... "Universal Grill double billed me on my debit card. I went there to correct this and the manager said this was commonplace when using debit card. I asked how they could make this right and his answer was I should have called. He said to call him if it hadn't been rectified by Monday He never gave me his name or a card. He was Extremely unprofessional and there were no apologies. read more

They still have great service. The fried calamari is delicious and so are there steamed mussels. However, we have gone there twice recently and the quality of the entrees has been equivalent to lousy diner food. They clearly don't have a trained chef there any longer. The meatloaf was unedible and some of their chicken dishes are untrimmed with lots of leftover fat and grizzle fried in, poor quality chicken and cutlet entrees are soggy not crispy. French fries look like they were left overnight in cold oil and then reheated. The result of untrained kitchen staff. The eggplant Parmesan head barely any flavor. Don't order Italian food from this place. Years ago the were superior in food quality, preparation and service. What happened University grill? read more

Great reasonable priced dinners apps. Catch the happy hour from 4-6 and great prices on Cocktails and apps. Never had a bad incident with service but it is often extremely crowded especially during snowbird season. Charming wood devote screams with elegance and charm. My suggestion is get there early! read more

University Grill - Caesar Salad - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Came in on a busy show night at the BBM tonight (1/28/26). Went to get a table and they were scrambled at the front desk, I don't think they had but a clue what was happening. So my husband and I sat in the middle of the bar. Tina and Katie are great! So amazing at their job and fun to talk too. Overall, dining room needs more organization but we highly recommend going to the bar!! read more

Food and service good, not over the top. People waiting in line @3:45 waiting to the 4 PM opening. Locals charging in to get seated at bar for the "bar menu", read more

TIP: Make it a point to ask for Sandra, she's a delightful, knowledgeable server. All our recent stops at University Grill have been especially delicious. Their New England clam chowder is especially delicious. read more

University Grill - Inside seating - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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We went recently on a Wednesday when it's happy hour all day. We were fortunate enough to get a table in the bar area, which is where their happy hour pricing specials are applicable. Service was fantastic. We ordered the bruschetta, shrimp cocktail, and the meatball appetizers off the HH menu. I also ordered a cup of Crab Bisque. The meatballs as well as the bruschetta was really good. Was disappointed with the shrimp and the crab bisque was just ok. Nevertheless, all apps were $8 so we didn't expect 5* dining. We would definitely return when in the area. Place has really nice old school feel which was a plus. If in the area definitely give it a try. read more

We ate here before a show at the University. We have enjoyed going here on previous occasions, however this time the food and service were below their previous standards. We were not offered a second drink, and the waitress only came back to the table once to check on us. I hope this is not an indication of their future. This was a disappointment. read more

I love this place. Service is always friendly and attentive. Food is consistently good and the atmosphere is great. It is an older crowd which is fine for me. read more

University Grill - Bar Happy Hour Menu - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Last night before going to the Player's Circle Theater, my friends and I stopped here for dinner. This was my first time and I was impressed. We had a reservation for 530 and we showed up just on time. Two of my friends were already at the table so we joined them. The server, Scott was so kind, he offered us the early bird special!!! I was blown away by the offer and very appreciative. I got fish and chips and wow was it great! The batter was perfect as well as the portion size. I had a glass of house Chardonnay, and even that was delicious. I can't wait to return with my husband as I'm sure he will love it just as I do. read more

University Grill - Fish and chips with coleslaw and tartar sauce. A glass of the house Chardonnay - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Tried University Grill for the first time based on positive reviews from NextDoor. We went on a Friday right around 5:00. The place was already very busy. But even with no reservations, they were able to accommodate the two of us right away. The atmosphere is old school and reminded us of some cool restaurants that used to be located in downtown Denver (The Broker and Marlowes). It is quite loud, but it didn't take away from our experience. We both ordered fish and chips, which came with a salad. I did not care for the Caesar dressing, but my husband liked his garden salad with ranch dressing. The fish and fries were quite tasty and it is a good size portion. The real star for me was the bread and dipping sauce. As a result, I ate WAY too much bread! The service was friendly and we didn't wait long to order or get our food. We will be back to try some other menu items and for the bread and dipping sauce! read more

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This is one hopping place! Highly recommend reservations, but we chanced it and it was worth the wait! If you are a seafood lover, this is a great place. We had the baked haddock that was incredible! Entrees come with soup or salad and there is great attention to quality ingredients. Our server, Tommy, was anticipatory, helpful and conscientious as our experience was heightened by his attention to detail. The atmosphere was lively amid the classic decor of a walnut-walled home. Don't miss this local gem! read more

I had scallop's and the sauce they were in was excellent. The mashed potatoes were excellent. I also had there green beans mixed with onions and it was wonderfully delicious. I left nothing on the plate. read more

I would like to thank Mark and Larry and the team at the university Grill for their amazing service and delicious food. We had a family gathering there yesterday following the funeral of my sister and we felt so welcomed when we arrived. The private dining room is the perfect space for a group of about 40. The service was prompt with great attention to every detail. It was very comforting to my family to have a place where we could be together and enjoy each other's company. I am deeply grateful to the entire team. With gratitude, Mary Jo read more

Wednesday night dinner with friends. Our first time but our friends are regulars. Nice place, very clean, however it is a bit dated, 1980's dark wood and carpet aesthetic. 3 menu types, early bird til 5:30, $21 specials all night and the regular menu. We all ordered the crusted haddock (most popular dish) which was served with soup or salad and a potatoes/ rice option. Early bird special was very good, fish was cooked perfectly and was a very generous portion for $20.00. We finished with an order of Teramisu and key lime pie. Both a bit underwhelming and not worth the $8.00. Service was top notch. Looking forward to trying prime rib night (Sunday). Very close to Barbara Mann for pre-show meal. Overall, enjoyed the evening. read more

We enjoy University Grill and Scotty is are favorite waiter! But all the staff is great :polite/ One of are favorite meals is the Haddock very mild nice creamy sauce! if you haven't tried your mission g out ( They have early bird deal also Sandy & Ken read more

Elegant atmosphere with upscale vibe. The restaurant has a full bar and good menu with steak, burger and seafood options. I had the filet and my husband had the prime rib. Both meals were very good. We shared the triple chocolate cake which was amazing! Server was very attentive and kind. Price point is moderate-high. This is a great place for date night or a nice dinner. We will definitely be back. read more

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Went there on Saturday night September 13 we had 6:00 reservation. We got there early at 5:30 we were told being we early we could sit outside on some covered patio or a high top in the bar. I told her the outside was pretty warm and we would wait for a table inside. The 2 girls in the front and the bartender told us it was that table outside or nothing even though there were open tables inside. The so called manager said they were for other people. I have never been treated so rude in restaurant. read more

This place is definitely a local hangout. Lots of regulars are in the bar area. We sat in the bar area and the servers honored the bar menu and also the dining menu. Such awesome choices. We met a friend who recommended the place and we were very pleased. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly & prompt. Being in this atmosphere ,felt like a martini kind of place so I got their Re/Max Appletini. The Appletini was strong! WOW! I'm a lightweight. I ordered water for sure and managed to sip it. I ordered Buffalo Chicken tenders. Wow! So delicious and I think I had 7 tenders. I also got their mashed potatoes. Soooo yummy. My friend ordered their meatballs and mashed potatoes. The meatballs were three and really big! My friend said they were the best meatballs and really enjoyed her mashed potatoes too. My hubby got their crunchy chicken on salad. OMG!!! 2 huge pieces of chicken on his salad. He said they were very tasty and he would get it again. We were very pleased with everything and will return! read more

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I have been by this place many times. It is on the way to where we pay homage to the Great Costco God. They open at 3 pm most weekdays. We arrived shortly thereafter. Checked out the menu they had hanging on outside the front door. Pretty quickly determined that if you couldn't find something there you could eat, well, you were just too darn picky We went inside to be seated. Got asked if we had reservations. Nope! I mean the place is empty except for the workers there. So I am like incredulous that I am being queried about my lack of reservations. So as greeter ponders what he is going to do, I look around. Despite it being a sunny day, it is rather dark inside. There is a lot of real wood, darkly stained throughout. The bar is intricate and inviting. As we were seated, noticed the wait staff were older and all prim and proper. And then it dawned on me! As we entered the door for our dining experience, we had been transported to an earlier time. This was an "Old Florida" restaurant. The world had built up around it yet it steadfastly remained. The only thing missing was a Kapok Tree or two. The food was excellent. They have an early bird menu too. Everything we ordered was good. The service was as you could imagine--impeccable. Bar drinks with called were very reasonable. They were also pretty strong so be careful. We split a piece of dessert. Excellent. We will be back. Might even call ahead next time. LOL. read more

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There is 8 people at the bar, but you'll wait for a drink. Part 2, my very rare burger, was medium at best. She never came around to ask if everything okay. read more

Pretty pedestrian menu, but definitely well executed. Food comes out fast even when they are busy and is on point, I just find the menu pretty dated. The kitchen is very strong and has their shit together read more

We called in an order to go, and when we picked it up and left, I looked in the bag and noticed that they had given us the wrong salad dressing with the order. We drove back and requested the dressing that was supposed to come with the salad and within a few feet of me, the bartender told the hostess who took my order that the dressing order was wrong and yet she INSISTED that that was what we had ordered. Thank you for calling me a liar, no apology, or conceding that there may have been miscommunication from the hostess, just a chilly cold attitude from the bartender. There are enough other great restaurants out there with great food AND service. We will not return to this one. read more

They are ALWAYS A GREAT CHOICE. I've enjoyed most of their menu & service has been very good. They have specials & early dining. You will not be disappointed!!! read more

The food, service & atmosphere were amazing! Great cocktails as well. I would highly recommend dining here.

Our waiter was excellent. The food arrived quickly. The chocolate martini was OK. The meal was warm but good. The bread, butter and oil was very tasty. The atmosphere was good but very loud. read more

The food is always delicious here. The service is always friendly and helpful and wonderful. I always enjoy coming back, and the value is also good. They have $20.00 early birds. The last time I had haddock and it was delicious. My husband has ribs. Definitely nice ambiance, great service and food. read more

Found a place I really like. The menu is pretty complete. A lot of items on the menu I really fancy. So I started out with a Cesar Salad (with fresh Anchovies) - "delicious" and some Crab Bisque soup - "awesome". For dinner, I had the Sunday Special - Prime Rib topped with a Gorgonzola sauce. Cooked med and it was perfect. My wife had the Boston Baked Haddock. I had some of that too. Excellent. I was surprised as I was sure she would have gone with her favorite - Coconut Fried Shrimp. My one daughter had the Bronzed Salmon. Had some of that too. It was very good, although I prefer Alaskan Salmon - not Atlantic Salmon. And finally, my other daughter had a Crispy Grouper sandwich. Yes, I had some of that too. Not bad. So I got to try 4 things off the menu. The only thing that wasn't great was the Key Lime Pie. Wasn't a big fan. Publix makes a better pie. The service was great. Attentive and available. Never had to look for Andrew. I'm looking forward to going back because I want to try the Parker House Scallops. Scallops are my favorite. Oh! and they had Guinness. read more

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Beautiful Restaurant. Staff was very nice and knowledgeable. They give bread while you want on dinner. The crab bisque was very flavorful and delicious! The Sesame Ahi Tuna dinner very tasty as well. read more

University Grill - Sesame Crusted Tuna and Godfather Style Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

The food is awesome. The service is awesome. The ambience is wonderful. We're very pleased. read more

University Grill - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Last night my wife and I went to the University Grill. It was a Monday night and the place was packed so we sat at the bar. Our server was friendly and experienced. Our issue was with the food. We started with the Crab Bisque. It was cold and resembled wall paper paste. I had a burger that was cooked perfectly, yet lacked any seasoning and the bun fell apart as though it was left over and was not fresh. After we paid the check I asked our sever if I could offer my concerns regarding the meal? She said please do. I recapped our concerns and was somewhat taken aback by her responses. She said that we were not the only ones that complained about the soup being cold. She said she noticed that another of her tables were being served cold soup, so she brought it to the attention of the cook staff and then personally "nuked" the soup. I could stay home and microwave my own soup, I do not expect my soup reheated at a place that is billing itself as fine dining. Yet, she did not do this to ours. She defended the food and was surprised that we were unhappy. But, never offered suggestions as to what they were supposedly good at. Needless to say, we will not be back. read more

I really want to like University Grille with its old school vibes and cheap beer. But the food....I had the fish sandwich and was ill all night. Against my better judgement, I went back for the prime rib-- it was bland. The Caesar salad was really good though. read more

Such a delightful find. We stopped in for an early Sunday dinner before heading to a concert and were very pleased with the experience. It was pretty crowded so I recommend having a reservation before going. They sat us promptly and the service was impeccable. Cindi our waitress was friendly and quick. We ordered two Michelob ultra's which were nice and cold. My chicken sandwich came with fries and was excellent with great flavor. The angus burger had a really good sweet taste to it. Definitely recommend! read more

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Our table ordered from both the regular menu and the early bird choices. Everyone seemed to enjoy their dishes with portions being very substantial. Personally, I enjoyed the eggplant parm which was excellent, especially for an establishment that one wouldn't associate with Italian food. We were seated well before our reservation time. We were a party of six, and once our server (Lisette) knew we had a time sensitive place to be,our service was handled with wonderful expediency. Even though the restaurant was very busy, our group was able to have great conversation. read more

Stopped in on our way to Sanibel, and were delighted. It was a VERY busy night (locals' happy hour and just before a theatre show across the street), yet we were seated quickly and lucked out to be assigned a phenomenal server: Katie. Her energy, her enthusiasm for her job, her knowledge about its food, and her interest in us as customers, were simply outstanding. Kudos to Katie! Also, one of our party has some serious food allergies, and both Katie and the chef (and staff) came through perfectly. The quality of the food was outstanding (and we modestly consider ourselves food snobs). Highly recommended! read more

My twins are just shy of 8 months old. Booked a reservation around 8 o'clock, so I knew the boys would be sleeping. This was really Mom's first night out since the babies were born. It's probably has been over a year since I've been out. I feel like my waitress, totally understood the situation, as I was very clearly over dressed for the outing compared to the rest of the party. My cosmo was strong and she was willing to work with me, and asked the kitchen to let me make a substitution on one of the specials As requested we were seated in covered "out side" area. She really made this first time outing for a new mom of twins, special and meaningful. The food was great and she kindly sat us in a quiet area so the twins could sleep. This area also allowed me to make a quick exit if one or both of the babies acted up. Thank you for making this a safe and wonderful night. It was wonderful! read more