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Roadhouse Cafe - Steakhouse in Cape Coral, Florida

Roadhouse Cafe

4.7 (676 reviews)

15660 San Carlos Blvd # 280, Fort Myers, FL 33908

American restaurant
Restaurant

About Roadhouse Cafe - steak house in Cape Coral, Florida

Upscale eatery offering eclectic American fare plus nightly live jazz in a classic, dark-wood space.

Customer Review Summary

Roadhouse Cafe offers a great atmosphere with live jazz music, making it a delightful dining experience. Many reviews highlight the excellent food, with dishes like crab cakes, steak, and seafood receiving particular praise. The service is frequently described as impeccable, with staff actively enhancing the dining experience. While some diners note the restaurant's higher prices, they often feel that the quality of food and experience justifies the cost. The venue is suitable for special occasions, like anniversaries or birthdays, with thoughtful touches for celebrations. Overall, guests appreciate the cozy elegance and vibrant energy, making it a recommended spot despite a slightly older clientele vibe.

Key Features

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.7 out of 5
5
567
4
64
3
19
2
14
1
12
Based on 676 reviews

jasmine dickerson

4 weeks ago

My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our 2 year anniversary! While we were probably the youngest people in there, the atmosphere was great and upbeat! The food was incredible. One of the best dinners i’ve ever had. We tried the crab cake appetizer, the caesar salad, lamb chops and vodka pasta with shrimp! Could not say a bad word about anything. We really enjoyed our complimentary dessert as well! I’m hoping this will be a regular celebration spot for us.

Craig Freeman

We enjoyed the evening with friends. The Jazz entertainment was wonderful. Atmosphere added to the experience. Our only drawback was a friend ordered a red wine. Three of us had white wine. The waitress brought her a bottle of red wine costing $78.00. When asked why she was served a bottle the waitress said the wine she asked about was only served by the bottle. It would have been nice if the waitress asked her if she wanted a bottle.

Chris Ferguson

4 months ago

First time at Roadhouse Cafe, celebrating my birthday. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like long-time customers. Our table was decorated for my birthday, and we had a great view of the amazing trio. Steak Au Poivre, Beet Salad, and Seafood Martini were all excellently prepared and presented. Timing between courses was perfect, allowing us to truly enjoy each one. Thanks to Debby for exceptional service and always bringing a smile. Of course, birthday treat for dessert. Atmosphere is cozy and elegant. So fun to dress up and dance.

Eduardo Schlegel

3 months ago

Great place and great atmosphere. Asparagus and mashed potatoes are tasty super tasty and very well seasoned, steak was cooked to the exactly temperature that I requested. Service was on point, I was a very pleasant experience. I will definitely visit this place again.

Beth Kieffer

This is a pricey restaurant; but our food was only above average. It seems that you are paying for the food plus the ambiance (the live jazz). It was enjoyable, but overall, it was not worth the extra expense. If you love jazz music, it's still worth a visit.

Christi Bothe

9 months ago

Highly recommended by a local foodie group for an anniversary dinner while taking a few quiet days on the west coast. While it vibes a bit older than I expected, it was quaint and pleasant. Great live music, and adorable older couples dancing on the dance floor. Beyond that, the service was impeccable. From making the reservation to the greeting upon arrival, to the excellent service from Ed and the service staff, I couldn't have asked for better (maybe for online reservation capability but after arriving, it made more sense). The food was fabulous, Ed could not have been better host to us. So glad we took a shot on a restaurant with a name and location far subpar to the product they offer. Glad I listened to the locals on this one!

Karen Wills

1 month ago

This is an amazing place. The outside is so deceiving. Great atmosphere, food and service!! Music is good too!!

Jim Weaver

What an incredible steakhouse. Our surf and turf were cooked to perfection. I would call it a throwback atmosphere almost like a speakeasy. Nice jazz band to accompany dinner and the wait staff are very experienced and very nice. Started off our Valentines Day weekend perfectly. Can't wait to go back.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 5–9 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 5–9 PM
Sunday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5–9 PM

Price Range

$50–100