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Sweet Melissa's Cafe
Cuisine: American, Local Specialty, Seafood
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
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.... Read More
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 a small patio that's lovely for al fresco dining when the weather allows and a cozy, full-service bar. You'll definitely want to secure a reservation for dining in the Winter and Spring tourist seasons.
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Address:
1625 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel, FL 33957
239-472-1956
Hours:
- Lunch: Tue-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm
- Dinner: Tue-Sat 5pm-Close
Website:
sweetmelissascafe.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Gina Birch
Fort Myers Local Expert
- Best Restaurants, Fine Dining: "Most of the parking is in the rear of the restaurant."
- Seafood Restaurants on Sanibel: "If you can't get a reservation, the small bar has first come first serve tables and food service"
- 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 more, with a creative touch unlike most you will find 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.
