Sweet Melissa's Cafe
Cuisine: American, Local Specialty, Seafood
Price: $$
10Best Says
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... Read More
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.
Address:
1625 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel, FL 33957
239-472-1956
Hours:
- Lunch: Tue-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm
- Dinner: Tue-Sat 5pm-Close
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Gina Birch
Fort Myers Local Expert
- Seafood Restaurants on Sanibel: "Enjoy a full bar if you have to wait for seating."
- Fine Dining, Best Restaurants: "Most of the parking is in the rear of the restaurant."
- Best for Seafood Restaurants on Sanibel Because: Sweet Melissa's serves seafood and lots more, with creativity unlike most on the Island.
- 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.