A classic yet modern diner where everyone is welcome. Sit and stay a while in this neighborhood gathering spot. The hospitality is genuine and the good feelings are mutual. Let the fun vibe and sleek decor evoke a simpler past. Reminisce over traditional dishes, prepared with a lighter touch. It’s soul food with finesse.
Based on 303 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
2200 Edwards Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: (239) 314-3854
Hours
| Saturday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–2 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–2 PM |
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Reviews
Délor St. Maur
Jackie & Dawn are beautiful women on the outside and inside. They display exceptional customer service. Very attentive to customers needs. I wish more restaurants were like this. The view is magnificent.
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Christie C
We don’t always find good restaurants at hotels, but this one is an exception! While staying at the Luminary Hotel, we had an early lunch at Ella Mae’s one day. We started with the biscuits. You get two large biscuits with sorghum butter and smoked apple butter – you definitely pick up on that smoke flavor! These were delicious, and my son was eating the apple butter like it was apple sauce. I ordered the Southern Fried Chicken Cobb salad with honey mustard dressing. I forgot to get a photo, but it was a large, filling salad and very good! The fried chicken was excellent. My son ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fries. Holy cow, that was a good sandwich! He added onion and got some Ranch for it. Everything arrived the right temp and cooked perfectly. Service was very good! My son drinks a TON of water, and they kept his glass full. Overall, it was a surprisingly good dining experience as we had some lower expectations honestly! As I said, you don’t always find good restaurants in hotels. We are thinking we’ll have one more meal here before we head home! I’ve got my eye on that BLT with some onion rings. 🙂
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Bryan Filson
Larry was excellent, he was double sat, but you wouldn’t know because of his hustle. He was on it serving people inside and out. Good downtown diner for a quick breakfast, very open so I wouldn’t do a business breakfast there, but right near the water and the food was delicious and very fresh. I had the avocado toast, it definitely needed a side, but the meal was perfectly balanced.
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Kevin Ballantine
This place was awesome! My wife and I were quickly greeted and seated. The waitress was phenomenal and took great care of us (I just wish I got her name to appropriately commend her). I ordered the Em Traditional and the portions were amazing. The food was so good too.
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La gonave Island
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Diane Decot
Great staff! Amazing food, fun atmosphere and we learned about Ella’s Mae whom the diner is named for! We will be back!
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Nicole Hall
We can’t say enough about this place location is great. We celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary at the hotel. Great service and staff was super friendly and helpful thank you Teddy and Nicole for making our visit extra special food was delicious
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David Reimer
I suspect you won’t be disappointed with choosing Ella Mae’s Diner for breakfast.
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Jay C
We loved it so much, we came back the next morning. For me, it’s the place where I can get the best of both worlds. I was feeling a lighter healthier breakfast the first day and my veggie and ham egg white omelet exceeded my expectations. The next day I wanted sweet and indulgent – the bourbon pecan French toast is breakfast perfection. The only thing I wish I could have had was salsa for my omelet and maple syrup for my French toast. Both dishes didn’t need it but that would have put them on a whole other level. The coffee is a cup of perfection which didn’t surprise me. Our service was very good. I don’t remember their names but one did great and the other was very nice but had a bit of a hard time multi tasking. It worked out fine since we weren’t in a rush. Can’t wait to come back!! … maybe they’ll add salsa soon lol.
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William Huber
Great food, exemplary service, and good location. We have been a couple times now and love it. Everything we have had has been great. The waiter Darren(?) Is awesome – friendly, prompt, and funny. Homemade corned beef has is delicious. Bread is wonderful, etc, etc.
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