Sweet Melissa's Cafe

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1625 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel, FL 33957
Phone: 239-472-1956

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Hours:
Lunch  Tue-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm
Dinner  Tue-Sat 5pm-Close

Cuisine:
American, Local Specialty, Seafood

Dining Options:
Disabled Accessible, Group Friendly

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10BEST Says

Fine Dining, Best Restaurants: This unique Sanibel restaurant is where foodies go while on the island. Award winning Chef Melissa Talmadge sources local ingredients year-round, for a seasonal menu that leans toward small plates. Her creations are innovative and consistently pleasing. Sweet Melissa's staffers are consummate professionals, and can easily recommend the best wine pairings for your meal. Many nights a week, you can find a local guitarist playing relaxing dinner music. There's an outdoor patio that's lovely for al fresco dining when weather allows and a small, full-service bar. You'll definitely want to secure a reservation for dining in the Winter and Spring tourist seasons.

Seafood Restaurants on Sanibel: This unique Sanibel restaurant is where foodies like to go while on the island. Award winning Chef Melissa Talmadge sources local ingredients year-round, for a seasonal menu that leans toward small plates. While not a traditional seafood restaurant, Sweet Melissa's offers a good variety of fresh selections. The staffers are consummate professionals, and can easily recommend the best wine pairings for your meal. Many nights a week, you can find a local guitarist playing relaxing dinner music. There's an outdoor patio that's lovely for al fresco dining when weather allows and a small, full-service bar. You'll definitely want to secure a reservation for dining in the Winter and Spring tourist seasons.

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Insider Tips

Local Expert Gina Birch Says:

Fine Dining, Best Restaurants: "Most of the parking is in the rear of the restaurant."

Seafood Restaurants on Sanibel: "Enjoy a full bar if you have to wait for seating."

Best for Fine Dining Because: This Sanibel Island gem with a small bar offers a seasonal menu full of beautifully plated food and service to match.

Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Some of the best, most innovative and consistently prepared food you'll find on Sanibel Island including local produce, seafood, beef and everything in-between.

Best for Seafood Restaurants on Sanibel Because: Sweet Melissa's serves seafood and lots more, with creativity unlike most on the Island.

Dinner Menu

Small Plates

Grilled Romaine Salad*

Caesar Dressing, Parmesan and Truffle Oil Drizzle ($11.00)

Artisan Greens*

Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado Croutons and Green Goddess Dressing ($12.00)

Frisee Salad

Bacon Lardons, Sweet Red Onions, Creole Mustard Vinaigrette, and a Crispy Poached Duck Egg ($14.00)

Bell and Evans Pulled Chicken Crepe

House Made Ricotta, Asparagus, Oyster Mushrooms, and Roasted Chicken Jus ($16.00)

Beef Tartare*

Pickled Red Onion, Capers, Sunny Side Up Quail Egg, and Horseradish Crème ($12.00)

Foie Gras Torchon

Macerated Strawberries, Black Pepper Biscuit ($21.00)

Citrus Cured Hamachi*

House Made Kimchee, Crushed Peanuts, Passion Fruit - Miso Emulsion ($15.00)

Pork Belly and Clams

Fresno Chilis, Pineapple, Cilantro, and Mint ($14.00)

Artisanal Cheese Plate

House Made Preserves and Bread

• Choice Of 3 Cheeses: $12.00
• Choice Of 5 Cheeses: $17.00

Plate of Jars Served With Benne Seed Crackers

Chicken Liver Mousse / Pimento Goat Cheese Spread / Smoked Mullet Rillette / Chow-Chow / Duck Fat Butter and Ginger Peach

• Choice Of 3: $15.00
• Choice Of 5: $25.00

Harissa Marinated Gulf Shrimp

Pearl Cous Cous, Chickpeas, Pickled Sweet Pepper, and Golden Raisins ($14.00)

Steamed Mussels

Spinach, White Wine and Creole Mustard Cream ($14.00)

Crawfish Ravioli

Farro Pasta, Corn, Confit Cherry Tomatoes, and Okra ($16.00)

Entrees

Seared Scallops

Country Ham - Squid Ink Fried Rice with Fava Beans and Cipollini Onions

• $17.00
• $32.00

Fish Stew

Shrimp, Scallops, Clams, Mussels, Fish and Chorizo Sausage in a Tomato Saffron Broth with Pernod Aioli

• $17.00
• $32.00

Grilled Smoked Beef Tenderloin

White Asparagus, Red Wine Bernaise, and Crispy Shallots

• $22.00
• $39.00

Grilled Pompano

Creole Crushed Potatoes, Haricot Vert, Pancetta-Pecan Brown Butter

• $16.00
• $31.00

Roasted Grouper

Swiss Chard, Smoked Tomato Butter, Black Eyed Peas

• $18.00
• $35.00

Lunch Menu

Main

Soup of the Day

• Cup: $5.00
• Bowl: $8.00

Roasted Beet Salad

Roasted Red and Yellow Beets, Arugula, Orange Segments, Hearts of Palm, Spiced Pecans and Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette ($12.00)

Grilled Romaine Salad*

Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese and Truffle Oil Drizzle ($9.00)

Artisan Greens*

Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado Croutons and Green Goddess Dressing ($12.00)

Spicy Beef Salad

Mixed Greens, Orange Segments, Carrots, Peanuts, Water Chestnuts, Kimchee and Miso Vinaigrette ($11.00)

Steamed Mussels with Frites

Choice of: Creole Mustard Cream or Tomato-Saffron Broth with Chorizo ($14.00)

Quiche of the Day*

Served With a Mixed Green Salad ($9.00)

Sandwiches

Grilled Steak Sandwich

Caramelized Onions, Red Pepper, and Blue Cheese. Served on Ciabatta Bread ($14.00)

Fried Crawfish Po' Boy

House Made Mayo, Lettuce, and Tomato, on French Bread ($11.00)

Blue Lump Crab Cake Sandwich

Remoulade, Arugula, on a Brioche Bun ($14.00)

Smoked Chicken Breast Sandwich

Bacon and Provolone Cheese With an Avocado Aioli on a Brioche Bun ($12.00)

Pork Belly Taco

With Fresno Chilis, Cilantro, Smoked Crème Fraîche, and a Carrot, Red Pepper, Avocado and Pineapple Kimchee ($13.00)

BLT

Thick Cut Bacon, Local Lettuce, Green Tomato, and House Made Mayo, Served on Ciabatta Bread ($12.00)

Farmer's Market Sandwich

Seasonal Ingredients From Our Local Farmer's Market - Ask Your Server for Today's Offering ($12.00)

Grilled Fish Sandwich

With House Made Tartar Sauce, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Brioche Bun

Cocktail Menu

Specialty Cocktails

"Smoke Gets in Your Rye" Manhattan

House Applewood Smoked Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Peychaud Bitters, and a Cherry Honey King ($14.00)

The White Ghost

Haymans Old Tom Gin, White Port, A Drop of Absinthe, Bittermens Burlesque Bitters, and a Splash of Tonic Over Ice ($12.00)

Molly's Moonshine Lemonade

Firefly Craft Moonshine Infused with Strawberries and Basil, Lemonade and a Splash of Club Soda ($12.00)

The Sweet Melissa

Jack Daniels, Gin and Peach Schnapps Over Ice, Garnished with a Wedge of Frozen Peach ($10.00)

Raspberry Dark and Stormy

Goslings Black Seal Rum, Chambord and Reed's Ginger Brew Over Ice ($12.00)

New Fashioned

Makers Mark Bourbon, Amaretto, Angostura Bitters and Simple Syrup Over Ice, Garnished with an Orange Twist ($12.00)

Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita

Jalapeno Infused Tequila, Watermelon Juice, A Splash of Hpnotiq Passion Fruit Liqueur, Lime Juice, Sour Mix, Garnished with a Lime Cilantro Sugar and Salt Rim ($14.00)

Elderflower Collins

Hendricks Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liquor and Lemon Juice Over Ice, Topped with Club Soda ($12.00)

Coconut " Mint Mojito

Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Coconut Water, Mint, Lime and Club Soda Over Ice ($11.00)

Cucumber Fizz

Cucumber Infused Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Lavender - Lemon Syrup, and Club Soda Over Ice ($11.00)

Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

Pama Liqueur, Sparkling Wine and a Lemon Twist ($9.00)

Sanibel Sunset

Patron Silver Tequila, Cointreau, Lemon, Lime and Orange Juices and Grenadine, Chilled and Served Up in a Martini Glass ($12.00)

Langley's Blackberry Bramble

Langley's Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Blackberry Liqueur, and Ginger Ale Over Ice ($12.00)

Wicked Dolphin Rum Cooler

Local Artisan Wicked Dolphin Rum, Ginger Beet Shrub, Hum Liquor, a Splash of Liquor 43,and a Splash of Soda ($11.00)

Moscow Mule

"Purity" Organic, Gluten Free Vodka, Ginger Lime Syrup, Bitters, and Soda ($12.00)

Garden Tini

Gordons London Dry Gin Infused with Fresh Cilantro, with a Splash of Dry Vermouth, Chilled and Served Up in a Martini Glass, Garnished with a Cherry Tomato and a Lime Wedge ($12.00)

Fifty Shades of Earl Grey

Famous Grouse Scotch, Sherry, A Dash of Bitters, Simple Syrup, and Earl Grey Tea, Over Ice ($11.00)

Non Alcoholic Specialty Drinks

Molly's Strawberry Lemonade

($5.00)

Coconut Faux-jito

($5.00)

Ginger Float

Reed's Ginger Brew, Cola and Whipped Cream ($5.00)

Craft

Jagged Edge IPA

($6.00)

Moesaic Session IPA

($6.00)

White Lightening Belgian Wheat

($6.00)

Brooklyn Brown

($6.00)

Freestyle Blonde

($6.00)

Local

Florida Avenue

Wheat Ale with a Hint of Citrus ($5.00)

Key West Sunset Ale

($5.00)

Yuengling "

($6.00)

Blue Moon "

($6.00)

Stella Artois "

($6.00)

Amstel Light

($6.00)

Sierra Nevada

($6.00)

Buckler N/A

($4.00)

Desserts And Dessert Cocktails

Desserts

Chocolate Semifreddo

Frozen Chocolate Semifreddo Dome, Over a Rice Krispie and Nutella Base, Served With Orange Sorbet, and a Burnt Orange Sauce ($9.00)

Key Lime Tart

Key Lime Curd in a Chocolate Coated Graham Crust, Garnished With Chocolate Ganache, and Served With Chocolate Ice Cream ($9.00)

Warm Apple Turnover

Served With Apple Sorbet And Salted Caramel Whipped Cream ($9.00)

Ice Cream Sandwich

Salt and Pepper Sugar Cookies, Filled with Banana Ice Cream, with a Strawberry Balsamic Sauce ($9.00)

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

With Passion Fruit Curd, White Chocolate Ganache, Macadamia Nuts, Served With Coconut Sorbet ($9.00)

Homemade Ice Cream and Sorbet

($5.50)

Ice Cream / Sorbet

Sampler Trio Available ($6.00)

Dessert Cocktails

Irish Coffee

Jamesons Irish Whiskey and Crème de Menthe ($9.00)

Spanish Coffee

Tia Maria and Myers Dark Rum ($9.00)

Floridian Coffee

Kahlua, Frangelico, Baileys, Grand Marnier ($12.00)

Keoki Coffee

Kahlua and Brandy ($10.00)

Cappuccino Martini

Stoli Vanil, Espresso and Baileys ($10.00)

White Chocolate Raspberry Martini

Stoli Razberi, Chambord and Godiva ($13.00)

Bloody Nutty Irishman

Baileys, Frangelico and Chambord Over Ice ($10.00)

Dessert Wine

Meeker 'Fro-Zin' Zinfandel

($14.00)

Standing Stone Vineyards Riesling Ice

($12.00)

Port

Quinta De La Rosa 10 yr Tawny

($14.00)

Taylor Fladgate 10 yr - Tawny

($14.00)

Taylor Fladgate Ruby Porto

($12.00)

Quinta do Crasto '2008' LBV Porto

($14.00)

Cognac

Hennessy VS

($10.00)

Courvoisier VS

($10.00)

Remy Martin VSOP

($12.00)

Remy Martin XO

($18.00)

Cordials

Sambuca Romana

($9.00)

Sambuca Romana Black

($9.00)

Limoncello

($9.00)

Gran Marnier

($12.00)

Baileys

($9.00)

Amaretto di Saronno

($9.00)

B&B

($9.00)

Kahlua

($9.00)

Frangelico

($9.00)

Tia Maria

($9.00)

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