This is a hidden gem A few of us girls wanted to go to a restaurant for lunch, but wanted to try something new and different. Sweet Melissa fit the bill. We had an excellent lunch consisting of Tuna crudo open face prime rib sandwich and crawfish chowder. The server was extremely attentive. We will be back for Happy Hour! read more

Stumbled upon this new fun spot by accident (tried to go to Lynq for lunch at the same plaza but apparently they're not open for lunch on Saturday - funny how things work out) and I'm so glad I did! Charming interior design, love the abundance of art work on the walls. It was very quiet during lunch but I truly hope more people come to try it and spread the word through Fort Myers because their interesting menu and craft cocktails are definitely worth the visit. We ordered tuna crudo, goat cheese stuffed crepes and wagyu burger - all were delicious and beautifully plated! We also tried their banana and pecan strudel for dessert - yum! Next time, I'm definitely trying their goat cheese cheesecake though! Service was extremely attentive and informative. We learned a bit more about the chef and the story of this restaurant and even got meet Chief, the friendliest most adorable dog guarding the restaurant - just kidding, he was just hanging out there. Highly recommend it if you're open to trying new flavors and interesting food combinations. Cocktails are fun too. Mixing bold flavors and a generous pour. read more

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So happy to have found a Sanibel Captiva favorite. Although they've moved inland it was worth the extra few minutes. We went twice during our recent visit. Crispy Seared snapper over a delicious carrot salad. Waygu burger was done as requested a great. Collard greens on the blackened chicken sandwich made it quite special. Perfect cocktails. And, of course, the same delicious cornbread. Service is superb. Tom is so personable and real gentleman. The new setting is crisp and nicely done in an upscale manner. Yet with the same quaint warm atmosphere with fresh herbs in the large sunlit window, and fresh decor. read more

Food was good. Limited menu. Our sever was very attentive and competent. They make a very good burger here that the serve for lunch but I would encourage them to move it to the dinner menu as well. The location is good, the ambiance is ok. It's a nice large space but they haven't done much to elevate it but it's perfectly accessible. I'm just glad it wasn't overly loud in the space, as some place can be which can make it hard to converse. read more

The service was excellent! They opened the door for us, had our reservation ready and took great care of us! Everything we ate was delicious! The scallop special was a crowd favorite. The veal meatballs and the mussels were also very tasty. Melissa even came out and checked on our table! The price point was also much better than any of the other fine dining near Sanibel / Ft. Meyers The cocktails were tasty and had okay variety. We enjoyed the ambiance, good noise level and decor. The lighting was also just right. We tried the cheese cake and it was very rich! The onlyyyyy thing that was a slight disappoint was the fact that they did not offer a free birthday drink or dessert but our birthday guest. But they did bring a candle and sing! We considered going back another day this week! We hope this place fills up and stays open for a long long time so we can have many more meals here. read more

Sweet Melissa’s - Seafood stew entree and glass of Chardonnay - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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Enjoyed the small plates as we did a tour. My favorite was the pasta with lemon and clams. The pasta was perfection in terms of texture. My partner's favorite was clams and pork belly in the bourbon sauce. What an invention! Service was wonderful. We got to speak with the chef/owner who was visible throughout our meal. read more

This place is fantastic- heirloom tomatoes with watermelon makes for a heck of starter. Bartender was fun, mussels on point

The wagyu burger was really good, juicy, tender, melted in you mouth. Fries were just ok. My scallops were too salty, but sauce was good Service was attentive and courteous Bathrooms were clean, same as this place read more

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The new location is very nice. Not as intimate feeling as the Sanibel one was, but plenty of room, and I believe the decor is still evolving. The service was very attentive and informing. Even when they didn't have an answer at hand they found it and told us. The food, while a small selection, was first class all the way. For me, this just means tgat they know who the are and are not heating prepared food out of a freezer. Everything was done to perfection. The flavors were well thought out and not run of the mill. This is a dining experience. read more

Absolutely amazing food and service, simply beyond delicious!!! I will come back again and again!!!! Also the ambience is like nothing we have in Fort Myers, coastal elegance... Bart B read more

Our entire meal was amazing! The kind of delicious where you want to lick your plate and drink the sauces!! Service was also excellent! It was quite cool and relaxing!! Highly recommend!!! read more

This used to be our favorite restaurant as the food was unique and delicious; however, poor service has ruined this once top eatery. We were promptly seated at the exact time of our reservation in a half filled restaurant only to wait 15 minutes before a waitress arrived, and it worsened from there. What was most inexcusable was to deliver our food to our table 15 minutes after the table next to us who were seated at least 10 minutes after us. Someone made a big mistake as our 3 specials for that night, Halibut, at $49 each, was tepid in temperature and under seasoned. read more

Nothing special except to buy the kids ice cream after a day at the beach. Don't make a special trip just to go there

What a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Grilled octopus, pompano, wedge salad, and ooooo the corn bread No room for dessert. Service was exceptional Provided by Stone We will be back very soon read more

Absolutely phenomenal food. We had the fish stew and scallops which were some of the best dishes we've eaten in a while. Cocktails were great as well read more

We have eaten here twice and really loved it both times. Creative menu with lovely flavors! Entrees are well sized but they also offer a wonderful variety of small plates for the smaller appetites. Cocktails are great (and big!). But most importantly, the staff is simply delightful!! They work together to make sure you have what you need. The place is decorated in a lovely "Key West meets old school Tommy Bahamas"! It's an upscale place with a casual vibe! Really wonderful addition to the area! Grateful to have found Sweet Melissa! Check out their story online - support the storm survivors! read more

Karen was a very professional and kind server. The food came out quickly. The short ribs on ciabatta roll with pickled red onions was the special and was very good, but the Wagyu burger was outstanding. We ate so much we couldn't eat dessert but I really wanted the banana pecan strudel. read more

Sweet Melissa’s - Lunch special - braised short ribs, pickled red onions on a ciabatta roll. The blue cheese cream was delicious. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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I saw that this spot opened next to my gym and had been meaning to check it out. Finally did, and it did not disappoint. It's a small menu which I like. I'd much rather go to a place that makes a few things well rather than several things mediocre. We got the ahi tuna appetizer. Beautiful presentation. Fish was very fresh. Nice chili crisp crunch on top added an awesome texture element to the dish. My wife got the Korean bbq duroc pork chop. That dish was amazing! The glaze on the pork chop added some serious flavor to a perfectly cooked piece of meat. I had the redfish which was spectacular. Beautifully cooked. Perfectly crispy skin. And it came with a single ravioli stuffed with what I think was sausage. It was a larger ravioli and the flavors were a perfect complement to the dish. Desert we got the goat cheese cheesecake.....wow. It had pistachio crumbles and honey on it. That did not last long. All in all, I cannot recommend this place strongly enough. Every dish was better than the last. The service was impeccable. And the cocktail list looks phenomenal. I look forward to coming back and diving deeper into the menu and working my way through the drink list next time! read more

Creative, high touch, delicious. Seafood dishes are fresh, healthy, balanced. Thankful they're in Ft Myers, despite the hurricane catalyst that brought them off of Sanibel. Welcome to Ft Myers Sweet Melissa's, keep up the great work! Also, love the vibe at the bar and the house smoked rye. read more

Food, service and ambiance are a constant 5. Not an overly large menu, but all good stuff , and a number of small plate meals that are excellent, and filling. read more

10/10 everything!!!! Had a boulavardier and a sazerac. Both were made perfectly by the bartender. They do a grilled romaine ceasar salad with truffle - the best ceasar salad Ive had in my entire life . Tuna crudo w sweet potato - AMAZING! More importantly we got clams and linguine. If u like al dente pasta get your butt here. I went to palermo a year ago and their pasta was not cooked as good as here. We will be back... soon! read more

Sweet Melissa’s - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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This was our favorite restaurant on Sanibel Island until it was destroyed by Hurricane Ian on 9/28/22. Now it has come back to life in nearby Fort Myers and is bigger and better. We had lunch here on 4/1/25 to remind us why this restaurant is special. The swordfish sandwich with lettuce, green tomato and lemon aioli sauce was as delicious as it was unique and served with French fries that only Melissa could make: thin, crispy and savory. My wife had the duck confit crepes which were equally delicious and unique. The new restaurant is tastefully appointed and decorated and the wait staff couldn't have been more friendly or accommodating. Despite the inconvenience of going off Sanibel we will be returning often. read more

A long time staple on Sanibel now I'm thrilled Melissa has opened her second location!!!!

Awesome ! Great ambiance, service and fantastic food! Great selection on wines and special cocktails.

Excellent food and Brent took great care of us. First time here and will definitely be back!

Service was good. Food was good but pricy. Portions smallish. We both had swordfish w sweet potato guru. Great ambience. We didn't drink but still spent $60/head. Paid for dipping bread, a first for me. The oil needs better seasoning. They have a small menu, not many entree choices. I actually had to circle the plaza twice to find it, but it is not small inside. Fair size Friday crowd for off season. read more

Food was simply excellent! Great service, great evening, a great time had by the six of us!

very limited menus, way way overpriced, especially for lunch , $19 for a hamburger, french fries burned , small portions , service was fine , i guess because the restaurant was almost empty, wish them luck keeping the business open. Will not return read more