Sweet Melissa's Cafe | Celebrating 12 Years On Sanibel Island

Celebrating 12 Years on Sanibel Island

We are available for pick up and delivery on Sanibel and Captiva.
Give us a call at (239) 472-1956 to place an order.

EASTER DINNER For Your Family, and The Medical Staff At Health Park, view the menu here.

We’re Looking Forward to Having You!

Our team of chefs, servers and greeters are dedicated to making your visit an exceptional experience. They will strive to welcome you, seat you promptly when a table is available and serve you with courtesy and attention to your questions about the menu.

Best meal of our vacation. From the mussels to the fish stew to the small plate option so you can try several different things, this place does it right. Hats off to Melissa and the pastry chef for the homemade thin mint ice cream.

Yelp

The seafood stew is unbelievable. Sanibel’s most creative cuisine hands down.

Four Square

The service is great, we were able to listen to a guitarist playing in the background, and the food is just awesome. Well worth it!

Urban Spoon

Unforgettable, we actually switched our reservations from a different restaurant, just hours before dinner, after looking at Sweet Melissa’s menu. We were so glad that we did! The entire experience was unforgettable from the live acoustic guitar music and exemplary service to the delicious food.

Trip Advisor

Lunch

Monday - Friday

11:30am to 2:30pm

Happy Hour

Monday - Friday

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Dinner

Monday - Saturday

5:00pm to Close

The Menu

Announcing! Family Style Friday's featuring themed meals every week. Discover this week's theme here.
Amid COVID-19: We will continue our delivery & take away services, offered Tuesday-Saturday from 4 pm-8 pm.

Happy Hour
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert

Monday through Friday

(From 4 - 6 pm)

Beer on Tap - 3
- Stella Artois
- Big Top Brewing Hawaiian Lion Coffee Coconut Porter
- Baza Sur Brewing Mangolandia Mango Blonde Ale
- Elysian Brewing Day Glow IPA
House Wine - 3
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Cabernet
- Syrah
Well Cocktails - 4

Light Bites - 8

Grilled Romaine Salad
- Caesar Dressing, Parmesan, and Truffle Oil Drizzle
Steamed Mussels
- Spinach, White Wine, and Creole Mustard Cream
Shrimp and Grits
- Sauteed Shrimp, Red Curry Coconut Sauce, Anson Mills Grits
Deep Fried Oysters
- Cornmeal Dusted Deep Fried Oysters over a slaw of Napa Cabbage, Apples, and Pickled Carrots with a Curry Aioli.
$5 Basket of Truffle Parmesan Fries

Signature Soups

Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo – Cup 6 / Bowl 12
French Onion 10

Signature Salads

Grilled Romaine Salad * 12
- Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese and Truffle Oil Drizzle
  Grilled Shrimp add 6 Grilled Chicken add 5 Grilled Fish add 7
Artisan Greens * 13
- Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado Croutons and Green Goddess Dressing

Grilled Shrimp add $6 Grilled Chicken add $5 Grilled Fish add $7

Nicoise Salad 18
- Grilled Tuna, Greens, Black Olives, Confit Cherry Tomato, Egg, Haricot Vert, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Steamed Mussels with Frites 14
- Spinach, White Wine, and Creole Mustard Cream
Fish Stew 21
- Shrimp, Scallops, Clams, Mussels, Fish, and Chorizo Sausage in a Tomato Saffron Broth with Pernod Aioli
Duck Confit Crepes 16
- Mole, Chili-Lime Creme Fraiche
Beef Bourguignon 18
- Served Over House Made Noodles
Shrimp and Grits 18
- Sauteed Shrimp, Red Curry Coconut Sauce, Anson Mills Grits
Buckwheat Crepes 15
- Melted Brie, Apples, Mustard, Cognac Cream
Quiche of the Day 15
- Served With a Mixed Green Salad *

Signature Sandwiches

All Sandwiches Served With House Made Chips and Pickled Cucumber Shallot Relish

Croque Monsieur 14
- Country Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Bechamel
Salmon Burger 15
- Red Onion, Capers, Lemon Dill Aioli, Braised Red Cabbage, Creole Mustard Potato Salad,

On a Grilled Brioche Bun

Short Rib Panini 15
- Braised Short Ribs, Pickled Red Onion, Gruyere Cheese
Fried Oyster Po’ Boy 14
- Remoulade, Lettuce, Tomato, On a French Artisan Roll
Chicken Breast Sandwich 14
- Bacon and Provo;one Cheese with an Avocado Aioli, On a Brioche Bun
Blackened Red Fish Sandwich 16
- Lettuce, Tomato, Tartar Sauce, On a Brioche Bun

Small Plates

Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo 8
Grilled Romaine Salad* 13
- House Made Caesar Dressing, Parmesan and Truffle Oil Drizzle
Artisan Greens* 13
- Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Green Goddess Dressing, Avocado Croutons
Baby Kale Salad 14
- Poached Egg, Malt Molasses Vinaigrette, Bacon Lardons, Golden Raisins, Focaccia Crouton
Pork Belly Ramen 14
- Braised Pork Belly, Traditional Japanese Dashi broth, Baby Bok-Choy, Wild Mushrooms, Soft-Boiled Egg, House-made Soba Noodles
Grilled Octopus 16
- Chickpea / Chorizo Fritter, Romesco
~~Jerk Sweetbreads 15~~
- ~~Corn, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad, Smoked Yoghurt~~
Duck Confit Crepes 16
- Mole, Chili-Lime Creme Fraiche
Goat Cheese Ravioli 16
- Confit Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Zucchini, Squash
Shrimp and Grits 18
- Sauteed Shrimp, Red Curry Coconut Sauce, Anson Mills Grits
Artisanal Cheese Plate – 3 or 5 Cheeses 18/30
- Cranberry Walnut Bread and Truffle Honey
~~Steamed Mussels 16~~
- ~~Spinach, White Wine and Creole Mustard Cream~~

Entrées

Braised Short Ribs 24/46
- “Spicy” Potato Gratin, Haricot Vert
~~Seared Scallops 21/38~~
- ~~Ricotta Gnocchi, Cipollini Onions, English Peas, Benton's Country Ham, Red Eye Gravy~~
Fish Stew 21/38
- Shrimp, Scallops, Clams, Mussels, Fish and Chorizo Sausage in a Tomato Saffron Broth with Pernod Aioli
Blackened Redfish 19/33
- Crispy Grits, Collard Green “Kraut”, Parsley Pecan Brown Butter
Bell & Evans Chicken Breast 28
- Brussels Sprouts, Farro, Miso-Sherry Nage
Smoked Tenderloin 25/49
- Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Spinach, Bordelaise Sauce

* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, particularly if you have certain medical conditions.

Signature Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Torte
- Served With Coconut Sorbet, Chocolate Sorbet, Chocolate Ganache, and Toasted Coconut
Key Lime White Chocolate Bread Pudding
- With a Key Lime Rum Sauce, Raspberry Sauce
Banana Pecan Strudel
- Bananas and Pecans Wrapped in Filo Dough, Served with Caramel Gelato and Caramel Sauce
Beignets
- With Berry Coulis, Confection Sugar, and Warm Chocolate Sauce For Dipping
Goat Cheese Cheesecake
- Local Orange Blossom Honey and Pistachios
Homemade Ice Cream and Sorbet $5.50
Ice Cream / Sorbet Sampler Trio Available $6.00