Sweet Melissa's Cafe
1625 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel, FL 33957
Chef Melissa Talmage Awarded Semifinalist, James Beard Best Chefs in America 2019
Menu
Small Plates
Grilled Romaine Salad* 13
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
Braised Beef Cheek Ragu 16
Roasted Radicchio and Parmesan Foam
Crawfish and House Made Chorizo Stuffed Squash Blossoms 16
with Avocado Creme Fraiche
Fried Green Tomato 16
Citrus Poached Gulf Shrimp, Smoked Tomato Horseradish
Artisan Cheese Plate – 3 or 5 Cheeses 18/30
Cranberry Walnut Bread and Truffle Honey
Steamed Mussels and Frites 16
Spinach, White Wine, and Creole Mustard Cream
Brisket Reuben 18
Collard Green "Kraut", Emanthaler Cheese, House Made Russian Dressing, Rye Bread - Served with House Cut Fries
Bell and Evans Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast 22
Korean BBQ Sauce, Chow Chow - Served Over Anson Mills Grits
Entrées
Seared Duck Breast
Duck Confit Fried Rice, Shiitake Mushrooms, Green Onion,
Fig-Ginger Compote
18/34
Seared Scallops
Bourbon Braised Pork Belly, Seared Pineapple,
Sweet Potato Puree
21/38
Fish Stew
Shrimp, Scallops, Clams, Mussels, Fish and House Made Chorizo Sausage in a Tomato Saffron Broth with Pernod Aioli
21/38
Blackened Red Snapper
Crispy Grits, Collard Green “Kraut”,
Parsley - Pecan Brown Butter
19/36
* 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
