Celebrating 12 Years on Sanibel Island

New Year's Eve at Sweet Melissa's Café

Join us for a Five Course Tasting Menu Prepared by Sweet Melissa
Optional Wine Pairings for Each Course by Kevin O’Malley
Seatings at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Cost: $125 per person without wine pairing – $175 per person with wine pairing
(Prices excluding Tax and Gratuity)
Full Bar and Wine List Also Available
By Reservation Only, Please Call 239.472.1956 to reserve

Course One
Choice of:
Scallop Crudo
Apple, Fennel, Sea Urchin Vinaigrette
or
Oxtail Consomme
Carrot, Parsnip
or
Foie Gras Torchon
($15 Additional)

Course Two
Black Truffle Beignets
or
Rogue River Blue Cheese, Frisee, Crispy Prosciutto, Brioche

Course Three
Skate Wing
Bok Choy, Curried Lobster Sauce
or
Potato Crusted Red Fish
Meyer Lemon / Caper Emulsion

Course Four
Braised Veal Cheek and Artichoke Ravioli
or
Wagyu Culotte Steak
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Japanese Eggplant, Black Garlic Chimichurri

Course Five
Trio of Chocolate Mousse
Sesame Tuille, Berry Coulis
or
Meyer Lemon Souffle Tart

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

Hours

Tuesday - Friday*

12:00 pm to 8 pm

*Saturday 5 pm to 8 pm

The Menu

Amid COVID-19: We will continue our delivery & take away services, offered Tuesday-Friday from 12 pm-8 pm. Saturday from 5pm to 8 pm

Dinner
Dessert

Small Plates

Grilled Romaine Salad* 14
House Made Caesar Dressing,
Parmesan and Truffle Oil Drizzle

Baby Kale Salad 15
House Made Bacon, Golden Raisins, Chickpeas, Carrots, Focaccia Croutons, Parmesan Dressing

Artisan Greens* 14
Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Green Goddess Dressing, Avocado Croutons

Rabbit and Andouille Sausage Gumbo 14

Citrus Cured Hamachi* 18
Pickled Jalapeno, Grilled Pineapple, Kombu Cream

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Crispy Sweetbreads 16
Over Creamy Grits

Korean BBQ Marinated Grilled Octopus 16
Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Japanese Style Mayo

Artisan Cheese Plate – 3 or 5 Cheeses 18/30
Cranberry Walnut Bread and Truffle Honey

Shrimp and Pork Belly Ramen 16
House Made Ramen Noodles, Corn, Shiitake Mushrooms, Marinated Daikon Radish, Green Pea Tendril, Poached Egg

Steamed Mussels and Frites 18
Spinach, White Wine, and Creole Mustard Cream

Shaved Prime Rib Sandwich 24
Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions, Swiss, Brioche Bun, House Cut Fries

Saffron Fettuccine 16
Zucchini, Squash, Confit Cherry Tomatoes, Squash Blossom and Goat Cheese Fondue

Entrées

Seared Duck Breast
Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Braised Red Cabbage, Fig/Foie Gras Demi Glace
19/36

Seared Scallops
Cognac Butternut Squash Risotto, Black Garlic Vinaigrette
23/44

Fish Stew
Shrimp, Scallops, Clams, Mussels, Fish and House Made Chorizo Sausage in a Tomato Saffron Broth with Pernod Aioli
22/42

Local American Red Snapper
Curried "Hoppin' John", Baby Bok Choy Kimchee
21/40

Grilled Smoked Tenderloin
Dauphinoise Potatoes, Asparagus, Bordelaise Sauce
30/55

* 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 10
- Served With Coconut Sorbet, Chocolate Sorbet, Chocolate Ganache, and Toasted Coconut
Key Lime White Chocolate Bread Pudding 10
- With a Key Lime Rum Sauce, Raspberry Sauce
Banana Pecan Strudel 10
- Bananas and Pecans Wrapped in Filo Dough, Served with Caramel Gelato and Caramel Sauce
Goat Cheese Cheesecake 10
- Local Orange Blossom Honey and Pistachios
Homemade Ice Cream and Sorbet 7
Ice Cream / Sorbet Sampler Trio Available 7.50