3 Best American Restaurants in Cape Coral, FL

Expert-recommended Top 3 American Restaurants in Cape Coral, Florida. All of our american cuisines actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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FORD'S GARAGE

1719 Cape Coral Parkway,
Cape Coral, FL 33904 Directions

Since 2012

Specialty:

Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowl Ford's Burger Bowl Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl Simply Grilled Chicken Simply Grilled Salmon Simply Grilled Sirloin Mushroom Swiss American Standard Bbq Brisket Burger Bison Burger Green and Clean Model a Ford's Signature High-octane Jiffy Burger Estate Burger Black-n-bleu Patty Melt Monte Cristo Crispy Chicken Sandwich Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Pulled Pork Sandwich Grilled Sirloin Steak Beer-battered Fish N' Chips Pulled Pork Mac N' Cheese Hand-battered Chicken Tenders Mama Ford's Homemade Meatloaf Chicken Henry Blackened Salmon Bbq Pork Ribs

"Ford's Garage serves tasty burgers and pub food in a cool setup with vintage cars hanging over the bar. They offer many kinds of burgers made with different meats like black Angus beef, turkey, fish, and vegetarian options, all with special cheeses and toppings. Ford’s Garage also serves pasta, steaks, ribs, grilled chicken, fresh salads, and fish. They have a big selection of craft beers, over 200 types, including many American ones. There is music playing, and they have a happy hour with a full bar. You can buy gift cards at the restaurant or online, and if you buy more than $500 online, you get 20% off. They also provide a separate menu for kids. Their Beer Battered Fish N' Chips is crispy North Atlantic cod served with tartar sauce. You get to choose one side with it. Parking is free, and you can also order food to go.

2026 Update: Ford’s Garage provides a private event and catering menu."

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License #L13000011328

Price:

Fuel Efficient Fare
Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowl $16.99
Ford'S Burger Bowl $17.50
Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl $19.99
Simply Grilled Chicken $16.50
Simply Grilled Salmon $22.99
Simply Grilled Sirloin $22.99
Burgers Of Fame
Mushroom Swiss $16.50
American Standard $15.50
Bbq Brisket Burger $18.50
Bison Burger $18.99
Green And Clean $15.99
Model "A" $17.50
Ford'S Signature $16.50
High-Octane $16.50
Jiffy Burger $15.99
Estate Burger $16.99
Black-N-Bleu $16.50
Patty Melt $15.50
Roadsters
Americana Roadster $13.50
Cali Roadster $14.50
Sandwich Shop
Monte Cristo $16.50
Crispy Chicken Sandwich $15.50
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich $15.50
Pulled Pork Sandwich $15.50
Comfort Foods
Grilled Sirloin Steak $23.99
Beer-Battered Fish N' Chips $19.99
Pulled Pork Mac N' Cheese $15.99

Discount:

Get $12 for Beer Combos

Contact:

(239) 540-3673

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

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MEL'S DINER CAPE CORAL

1331 Pine Island Road Northeast,
Cape Coral, FL 33909 Directions

Since 1991

Specialty:

The Egg Father Skillet Smoked Kielbasa Scramble Mel's Skillet Two Eggs Grilled Pork Chop and Two Eggs Corned Beef Hash Chopped Steak Mel's Famous 12 Oz Steak and Eggs Mel’s Fresh Baked Biscuits With Gravy Country Benedict Real Big Country Fried Steak Mel's Platter Country Omelet Fried Chicken Country Benedict 3 Cheese Omelet Sausage or Bacon Omelet With Cheddar Veggie Omelet Western Style Omelet Santa Fe Omelet Mediterranean Omelet Bacado Omelet West Coast Omelet Eggs Benedict Philly Steak Benedict Mushroom Benedict Club Benedict Turkey Florentine Benedict

"Mel's Diner Cape Coral provides great breakfast, lunch, and dinner with homemade classic dishes. They are famous for having the best burgers in the area. The restaurant has a fun 1950s-style look, where you can enjoy burgers, milkshakes, and other tasty American food. Their success comes not just from serving great food, but also from their warm and friendly service. Every day, they welcome guests into a place where delicious food is shared, and the cheerful staff is always ready to help and make everyone feel at home. Mel's Diner Cape Coral is a kid-friendly restaurant. Kids have their own menu with options like vegetables, fruit, fries, mashed potatoes, and applesauce. Mel's Diner Cape Coral is known for home-cooked favorites, sandwiches, burgers, and fresh salads. You can also buy gift cards for friends and family. They offer happy hour food, and you can eat in or order online. Their Chicken Wings are served with your choice of Mel’s mild, medium, or hot sauce.

2026 Update: Mel's Diner Cape Coral offers curbside pickup and takeout options."

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License #L11000132316

Price:

Mel'S Signature Breakfast
The Egg Father Skillet $12.99
Smoked Kielbasa Scramble $12.99
Mel'S Skillet $12.99
Traditional Breakfast
Two Eggs $9.99
Grilled Pork Chop & Two Eggs $12.99
Corned Beef Hash & Two Eggs $12.99
Chopped Steak & Two Eggs $12.99
Mel'S Famous 12 Oz Steak & Eggs $21.99
Mel'S Award Winning Sausage Gravy
Mel’S Fresh Baked Biscuits With Gravy $8.99
Country Benedict $11.59
Real Big Country Fried Steak $15.59
Mel'S Platter $12.59
Country Omelet $12.59
Fried Chicken Country Benedict $13.99
Bigger Than Ever Omelets
3 Cheese Omelet $11.99
Sausage Or Bacon Omelet With Cheddar $12.99
Veggie Omelet $12.99
Western Style Omelet $12.99
Santa Fe Omelet $12.99
Mediterranean Omelet $13.99
Bacado Omelet $13.99
West Coast Omelet $12.99
Benedicts
Eggs Benedict $12.99

Discount:

$5 Coupon for Fathers used on Next Visit

Contact:

(239) 242-0218

Mon-Sun: 7am - 9pm

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BUBBA'S ROADHOUSE & SALOON

2121 SouthWest Pine Island Road,
Cape Coral, FL 33991 Directions

Since 1998

Specialty:

Wood Fired Grilled Chicken Bubba's Favorite Boneless Breast of Chicken BBQ' d San Antonio Grilled Chicken Chicken Fried Chicken Bubba's Award Winning BBQ Back Ribs BBQ Ribs & Grilled Chicken Breast Grilled Chicken Sandwich Bubba's Cheesesteak Bubba's Ultimate Burger Build Your Own Burger Bubba's Fried Fish Sandwich Captain's Platter Fresh Atlantic Salmon Gulf Shrimp Dinner Sea Scallop Dinner Grilled Mahi Mahi Fried Fish Dinner BBQ Chopped Steak Southwestern Vegetable Kabob Premium Beef Kabob New York Strip 12oz. Bubba's New York Strip Bubba's Filet Mignon 9oz. Bubba's Rib-eye 14oz. Bubba's Cowboy Steak

2026 Update: Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon offers grilled and fried surf 'n' turf with a live music environment. The restaurant also an avid fisherman and hunter. The restaurant serves food made fresh with high-quality ingredients. Their dish has a generous portion are fullfill the customers. The staff members are friendly and attentive to the customers. They provide catering options with a delivery facility. The restaurant's recommended dishes are the BBQ Pulled Pork Platter with a loaded baked potato and salad. Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon provides free parking lot, online order, indoor dining area, bar area, and outdoor patio.

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License #P93000075867

Price:

Chicken & Ribs
Wood Fired Grilled Chicken $15.99
Bubba'S Favorite Boneless Breast Of Chicken Bbq' D $18.99
San Antonio Grilled Chicken $19.99
Chicken Fried Chicken $18.99
Bubba'S Award Winning Bbq Back Ribs $23.99
Bbq Ribs & Grilled Chicken Breast $21.99
Burgers & Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken Sandwich $12.99
Bubba'S Cheesesteak $13.99
Bubba'S Ultimate Burger $18.99
Build Your Own Burger $13.99
Bubba'S Seafood
Captain'S Platter $27.99
Fresh Atlantic Salmon $21.99
Gulf Shrimp Dinner $21.99
Sea Scallop Dinner $24.99
Grilled Mahi Mahi $23.99
Fried Fish Dinner $14.99
Steaks & Kabobs
Bbq Chopped Steak $15.99
Premium Beef Kabob $19.99
New York Strip 12oz. $26.99
Bubba'S New York Strip $30.99
Bubba'S Filet Mignon 9oz. $30.99
Bubba'S Rib-Eye 14oz. $27.99
Bubba'S Cowboy Steak $39.99

Discount:

$1.00 Off for Beer

$1.00 Off for All Frozen Drinks

Contact:

(239) 282-5520

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11:30am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 11pm

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