Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 7989 reviews

What Roel Osinski doesn't like about Sweet Melissa's Cafe:
This was our 27th Wedding Anniversary.. we spend our anniversary on Sanibel Island. We’ve never been to Sweet Melissa’s. The food was good, fresh and cooked perfectly. Definitely would dine here again. Recommend the Scallops. View all feedback. What Neha Torp likes about Sweet Melissa's Cafe:
Warm, friendly atmosphere, courteous service, well made drinks, fresh creative food. My husband had the duck; very good! I had to try the award-winning fish stew and was not disappointed. Packed full of melt in your mouth seafood. I love that they offer a petite part that was a perfect size for me. View all feedback.

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Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Merl
21.11.2017 - 13:34

We came from MN to celebrate our 60th birthdays and ended the trip at Sweet Melissa's Cafe for dinner.

Cortez
21.11.2017 - 13:34

We had Cole as a server. He had wonderful suggestions, pork belly sliders.

Nathanael
21.11.2017 - 13:34

I have visited Sanibel for vacation for most of my life.

Kaelyn
19.01.2023 - 10:12

absolutely phenomenal! we are food, and this is the best thing we are on the island and from any other place, honest. it was great. we went early, hung at the b...

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Autumn
19.01.2023 - 10:12

everything was absolutely phenomenal. it was the best meal my family and I had in very long time. we will definitely be bookings at sweet Melissa’s every time w...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 293 reviews
Peter
19.11.2023 - 23:23

Second time here.Wine is not over priced.Octopus appetizer is delicious. Maybe a little expensive, but that’s fine,The fish stew is 6 stars!Wife loved the fish...

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Weston
19.11.2023 - 23:23

One of, if not, THE best restaurants on Sanibel Island! The Shrimp and Grits was amazing. The Fish Stew is absolutely incredible!!! And the banana strudel... OM...

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Phillip
19.11.2023 - 23:23

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Harry
19.11.2023 - 23:23

I almost hate to rate this James Beard recognized cafe as a 1 star. We went with another couple who love their fish stew, a clientele favorite. We were dinning...

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Kin
19.11.2023 - 23:23

the house dish fish stew the fish was not cooked. scallops were raw. The octupus feels like a eating sausage nothing like octupus. white wine was not cold. serv...

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Sirved
4.4 ★ from 2447 reviews
Nicolas
31.05.2023 - 03:51

I hate to judge this James Beard recognized café as a 1 star. We went with another couple who love their fish stew, a clientele favorite. We sung at 5:30 and fe...

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Winston
31.05.2023 - 03:51

Dinner, service ambience fabulous. Hannah was efficient and very nice. Really enjoyed the Oktopus Appetizer. It was tender and delicious. The Scallop Entree was...

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Neha
31.05.2023 - 03:51

Warm, friendly atmosphere, courteous service, well made drinks, fresh creative food. My husband had the duck; very good! I had to try the award-winning fish ste...

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Alta
31.05.2023 - 03:51

Highs: Atomposhere, Live Guitar Lows: Expensive, Limited Menu, Quirky Taste Combinations, Poorly Executed. The sum of the parts do not equal the whole. If this...

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Bell
31.05.2023 - 03:51

Delicious! A super nice place to have a romantic dinner. The outdoor seating ambiance is really nice, and live music really adds to the charm of this gourmet re...

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Yelp
3.9 ★ from 360 reviews
Julia
19.11.2023 - 23:23

We adore Sweet Melissa's and cannot wait to get back as things slowly improve after Ian. We love to eat on the screened porch as well as inside. I hope the grea...

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Walt
19.11.2023 - 23:23

Staff was great! Menu fantastic. Our go to fine dining was mad hatter until now! Sweet Melissa's was every bit as good and not nearly as cramped. We WILL be bac...

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Lynn
13.03.2024 - 20:21

This was our second time here. After our dinner, husband needed to settle his stomach. A good excuse for ice cream. Sweet Melissa 's is a sweet and...

Bernadette
13.03.2024 - 20:21

What a gem, the food and open kitchen concept is creative and dependable. The service is top knotch too. Completely devastated when Ian passed through,...

Peggy
13.03.2024 - 20:21

Another amazing meal at Sweet Melissa's! From the welcoming service to the lovely strains of guitar music, Sweet Melissa's is always an exceptional...

Facebook
4.3 ★ from 359 reviews
Foursquare
3.9 ★ from 33 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 1603 reviews
Opentable
4.5 ★ from 2796 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.4 ★ from 2425 reviews

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