Roadhouse Cafe

What a fantastic place!  On vacation with two other couples and wanted a fine dining experience on a Saturday night so the Yelp reviews about the food and service drew us to the Roadhouse Cafe, but we were not expecting everything else that came with it. Yeah, it's in a strip mall but you quickly get pass that as you walk in the door and see the classy decor, hip atmosphere and very happy patrons. Looked to the right and an amazing Jazz band was playing live music from a real stage with a dance floor full of dining customers. We had a great time dancing in between courses and enjoying the music while we ate. It truly felt like a night out. The food was great with all six of us very pleased with the quality and the service. It does draw a little bit of an older crowd, but everyone was there to eat, dance and have a good time. Only recommendation would be to change the name: "Roadhouse Cafe" made some of us assume that we'd walk in and see a mechanical bull or peanuts on the floor.
DEFINITELY give it a try!

Our excellent server, Joe, recommended the lobster bisque for the soup course which was the best we ever had. We ate before the live music started, but the food and the service lived up to the five star rating.  One of the finest meals I've had in the Ft Myers area.

I was visiting a friend in Ft. Myers and he'd found The Roadhouse some time ago.  I have no idea where Brian C's head is at with his review...I, too, am a world traveler and frequently dine out.  There just aren't restaurants like this around.  The food was excellent (I was trying to work my way through the menu), full of flavor, the portions were perfect.  From all I was able to gather, the food is ALL fresh...the co-owner, Mark, buys much of the food daily/locally.  Mark and Sherrie are both charming hosts and extraordinarily guest-centric.  No one is excluded from their attention.  The staff are, to a person, professional, friendly, helpful, and know the preparations of their menu.  Live music nightly featuring truly excellent oldies/traditional/progressive jazz with instruments and vocals.  They are expanding by maybe 50% but with a constant eye on maintaining the pleasant and inviting atmosphere.  Contrary to the "rating", I didn't find the restaurant loud at all...it was at a level that allowed table/bar conversation while encouraging dancing and just plain listening and enjoyment.  If you're in the Ft. Myers area, do yourself a favor and go there.  The only caution is that it could easily become your hang-out...short-term if you're visiting and long-term if you live close.  As far as price is concerned...it's as fairly priced as any restaurant I've been to in the last 30 years.  It's not "pricey" at all.  It's well priced and the value is extraordinary.   Last...the other guests are just as friendly and welcoming.  Like Paul McCartney said..."this is a good place to be"....