Melange

Name: Melange
Address: 1568 Main St, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34236-5803
Telephone: (941) 953-7111
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (499)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1568 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5803

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

Sarasota's most creative dining experience,
serving flavors of the imagination since 2007

mé·lange (mā-läNzh’) n. 1. A mixture of items

To us, méLange is the exploration of food and flavors from different regions around the world. Changing our menu seasonally allows Chef Lan to continually create dishes inspired by her travels, while staying up to date with national food industry trends. Our award-winning craft cocktail team is also on hand to create for you inspired cocktails
that will pair perfectly with each of our dishes. Enjoy the seasonal works by local artists that adorn our walls. Join us in the heart of Sarasota’s historic downtown, our relaxed atmosphere and approachable meLange of menu selections are perfect for an evening out with the girls or special date night.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 953-7111
Website
http://www.melangesarasota.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Lan Bradeen

Location
1568 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5803
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Cross street
Orange Avenue
Parking details
City parking is available in front of Melange on Main Street. There is also free parking behind the restaurant on State Street, and a parking garage on State Street that is free for the first 2 hours. Feel free to enter through our back door marked with the meLange logo.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bruschetta***$12.00
grilled house focaccia, panna cotta, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, basil oil, balsamic glaze
Cheese Board**$18.00
dubliner, smoky gouda, brie, chevre, gorgonzola, bread
Charcuterie Board**$21.00
salami, prosciutto, chorizo, bone marrow, house made pickles and bread
Bay Scallop Ceviche**$17.00
itrus marinade, grapes, pomegranate, avocado oil, corn tortilla crisps
Rangoons*$14.00
fried wontons filled with krab and cream cheese, guava habanero dip
Rabbit Tacos*$14.00
curry sauce, mango, sour cream
Crispy Duck Springrolls*$15.00
apricot & chinese five spice sauce
Mushroom Strudel*$17.00
mushroom melange & artichokes baked in phyllo, heirloom tomato puree

Salads / Soups

Haricot Verts Salad** ***$14.00
creamy herb dressing, baby greens, sauteed french green beans with sesame sauce, gorgonzola & cashews
Baked Brie Salad** ***$14.00
brie baked in pastry, stewed apricots, strawberries, walnut pralines, baby lettuces
Ginger Crab Soup* **$13.00
blue crab, sherry flan, ginger caviar

Mains

Veggie Gateau** ***$26.00
rice crepes layered with faux chorizo & mozzarella, leeks with spinach, walnuts, nutmeg, cognac & apple cider sauce
Beef Short Ribs*$28.00
sake hoisin sauce, fennel puree, whipped potatoes, crispy spinach
Duck Brie Crepes*$27.00
shredded duck, brie, currants, almonds, brandy cream sauce
Stuffed Quail**$30.00
soy anise glaze, pomegranate, farro risotto, autumn vegetables
Venison Osso Bucco$34.00
truffle forestiere sauce, mushrooms & pappardelle pasta, julienne zucchini
Cheeseburger** ***$18.00
smoked cheese, beer braised onions, mayo-mustard sauce, cajun fries
Norwegian Salmon**$28.00
coriander pink peppercorn crust, dijon & meyer lemon beurre blanc, haricot verts & baby potatoes
Petit Filet Mignon**$35.00
two beef tenderloin medallions, green peppercorn demi glace, charred tomato & sweet peppers, potato terrine

Crafted Cocktails

Lychee$11.75
(tropical fruit, light, easy drinking) pineapple infused vodka, lychee sake, pineapple juice
Blue Mule$12.50
(light tartness with lingering ginger spice) vodka, fresh lime juice, alchemy lab ginger beer, blueberry cubes
méLange$12.00
(an herbaceous citrus blend) Bourbon, lime juice, Demerara sugar, Angostura bitters, Peychaud's bitters, fresh mint, Dr. Loosen sparkling riesling
Not Michael's Twist$12.50
(tropical earthiness with a citrus scent) gin, elderflower liqueur, green tea, fresh grapefruit juice
Chai$11.25
(creamy cinnamon and spiced tea) vanilla lavender vodka, spiced chai, cream, cinnamon
Cat Daddy Flip$10.75
(tangerine, cardamom flavored milk shake) cardamom infused Cognac, spiced rum, tangerine syrup, egg, nutmeg
Sir Sazerac$12.75
(stiff bourbon up front, sweet maple finish) earl grey infused bourbon, absinthe rinse, demerara syrup, orange bitters, maple syrup cube

Lager & Ale

Coppertail, Free Dive IPA$5.25
Motorworks Vienna Lager$5.25
Hawaiian Lion, Coconut Coffee Porter$5.25
J Dubs, Tangerine Whitbier$4.25
Bud Light, USA$3.25
Rolling Rock, USA$3.25
Czechvar, Czech Lager$6.00
Victory, Golden Monkey, Tripel$6.25
Unibroue, à Tout Le Monde, Belgian Style Saison Ale$7.75
Einstok, Icelandic Porter, 6% ABV$6.50
Le Brun, French Farm Cider$9.50
Magners, Perry$6.50
Stiegl Radler, Grapefruit$6.00
Woodchuck, Cider$5.25

Sparkling

$9.50

Colture, Prosecco, Italy, NV
Francois Montand, Brut, France, NV
Dr. Loosen, Riesling, Germany, NV
Jaume, Rose, Cava Spain, NV

White / Rose

Cielo, Pinot Grigio, Italy$8.50
Cune Monopole, Blanco Seco, Rioja, Spain$10.00
Clos Henri, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$11.00
Grayson Cellars, Chardonnay, CA$8.50
Pannonica, Dry Rose, Austria$9.50
J. Monmousseau, Off Dry Rose, Anjou, France$9.50

Sake / Mead

Sho Chiku Bai, Junmai Gingyo Sake CA$7.50
Sho Chiku Bai, Nigori Sake CA
- Bottle (3ooml)$14.00
Camelot, Mead - Honey Wine, Bloomington, Indiana$8.50
Fu-Ki, Plum Wine, Japan$7.50

Red

Forte do Cego, Blend, Lisboa, Portugal$8.50
Fullmoon, Blend (60% Syrah, 40% Zinfandel), Paso Robles CA$9.50
Sean Minor, Pinot Noir, CA$9.50
Santa Julia, Malbec, Argentina$8.50
Tortoise Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA$9.50

What 499 people are saying

Melange reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.2Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

499 Reviews

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LoriD VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West62 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 15, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant closed for renovations in July. We didn’t know they weren’t still open until the day before when we tried to call and confirm. No one called us and no one cancelled the reservation. I wasn’t able to make another reservation due to this pending out there.
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trs57 VIP
Utah12 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 9, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They are closed. Didn't bother to let Open Table know. Didn't bother to say so on their voicemail message. 6 of us drove to the restaurant on a Saturday evening to find brown paper across the windows.
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BabetteP
Nashville7 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 2, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We confirmed our reservation and went to the restaurant and it was boarded up. It was closed!! The entire place was a mess as it was being converted into another restaurant that is coming there with a different chef. I was greatly embarrassed as we brought 2 friends to eat there. I am upset with Open Table for this error in not removing this restaurant from your booking list. Please pay closer attention as restaurants come and go putting the customer in a difficult spot.
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dmitryl
Philadelphia County11 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always impressed how good this place is. Just consistently fantastic and our waiter was great! I take my parents here every time they come to visit and I’ll continue to do so!
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RobertK
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. It was casual with a nice ambiance. Nice variety of unique choices. Food was very good. Cheeseburger was excellent as well as the Steak. Had the mushroom strudel which was excellent as an appetizer and the baked brie salad. The mushroom strudel was savory and the Brie had a slightly sweet flavor.
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James
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
5.0
Dined on July 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A true culinary delight where quality is valued over quantity.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 30, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We came to celebrate my husband’s birthday with our whole family. We mentioned it was for a birthday when we were at the hostess table to the owner. There was no mention from anybody wishing him a happy birthday the whole evening. The portion sizes were incredibly small and the amount that was charged was unsupported. We are used to fine dining. I would not call this fine dining! On top of it all, dogs are allowed to be in the this “fine dining” restaurant. My husband’s leg was licked several times by the neighboring dog. Incredibly disappointed and disgusted!
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AndreaZ
Memphis / West Tennessee4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal. Don’t hesitate to order the unusual and share. Every bite was delicious.
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SkinnyLizard VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West40 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 23, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Our party of two could write two different reviews. My husband loved it; me not so much. Oddly, the place was deserted on a Friday night at 7 pm. Literally, we were the only diners seated in the place. Our server was, needless to say, attentive. Also helpful, pleasant, and competent. Now the "thumbs down" stuff first. The food was uneven. The best thing I had all night was the complementary amuse-bouche the kitchen sent out -- a fried stuffed wanton that was hot, crunchy, flavorful. I couldn't have a cocktail (medication related) so the server offered me a short menu of "mocktails". I ordered one with three ingredients-- strawberry, lime, and basil. The description neglected to say it also had a heavy dose of simple syrup. Disgustingly sweet and potentially harmful for someone watching sugar intake. I had to ask what else was in it to find out, and then stopped drinking it. She asked if I liked it, I replied "No!" and we all laughed but it was still on the bill. (not expensive, but it's the principle.) My meal was average -- uninspired bruschetta, overcooked salmon -- I had told the server I preferred the fish "undercooked", she said they did it medium rare, but it came mostly well done, and at the thickest part, medium would be kind. It was tasty, just mostly inedible. The green beans were good, the roasted potatoes fine but nothing special. My husband ordered scallop ceviche which he liked although I thought it looked odd, plated horizontally and in much larger pieces than usually seen in ceviche; a mushroom flan that was just added to the menu and he loved it. It was creamy, hot, and rich. Then there was a star of his meal, a special of steak tartare. He said it was better than most he has sampled all over the world! Only problem being, since it was a "special" no guarantee it would be on the menu if we came back for it. A couple more tables were seated when we left two hours later. In all, except for the service, a disappointing, somewhat bizarre experience.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Las Vegas4 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 23, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made a really bad mistake by choosing this place. I was looking for Gluten free options for my wife which they advertise is on their website. The server did not know much about it. My wife’s lychee martini did not have any alcohol in it. The server told us they pre batch their drink??? It was really bad. We shared a salad that was good, but the 2 main course were below average. The place had a moldy smell and there were fruit flies flying around. My wife felt sick due to gluten contamination when we got back to the hotel. Steer clear of this place, specially if you have a gluten intolerance.
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Melange is rated 4.6 stars by 499 OpenTable diners.

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1568 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5803

Additional information

Cross street
Orange Avenue
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
City parking is available in front of Melange on Main Street. There is also free parking behind the restaurant on State Street, and a parking garage on State Street that is free for the first 2 hours. Feel free to enter through our back door marked with the meLange logo.
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Lan Bradeen
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.melangesarasota.com/
Phone number
(941) 953-7111

Melange

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Starters

Bruschetta***$12.00

Cheese Board**$18.00

Charcuterie Board**$21.00

Bay Scallop Ceviche**$17.00

Rangoons*$14.00

Rabbit Tacos*$14.00

Crispy Duck Springrolls*$15.00

Mushroom Strudel*$17.00

Salads / Soups

Haricot Verts Salad** ***$14.00

Baked Brie Salad** ***$14.00

Ginger Crab Soup* **$13.00

Mains

Veggie Gateau** ***$26.00

Beef Short Ribs*$28.00

Duck Brie Crepes*$27.00

Stuffed Quail**$30.00

Venison Osso Bucco$34.00

Cheeseburger** ***$18.00

Norwegian Salmon**$28.00

Petit Filet Mignon**$35.00

Crafted Cocktails

Lychee$11.75

Blue Mule$12.50

méLange$12.00

Not Michael's Twist$12.50

Chai$11.25

Cat Daddy Flip$10.75

Sir Sazerac$12.75

Lager & Ale

Coppertail, Free Dive IPA$5.25

Motorworks Vienna Lager$5.25

Hawaiian Lion, Coconut Coffee Porter$5.25

J Dubs, Tangerine Whitbier$4.25

Bud Light, USA$3.25

Rolling Rock, USA$3.25

Czechvar, Czech Lager$6.00

Victory, Golden Monkey, Tripel$6.25

Unibroue, à Tout Le Monde, Belgian Style Saison Ale$7.75

Einstok, Icelandic Porter, 6% ABV$6.50

Le Brun, French Farm Cider$9.50

Magners, Perry$6.50

Stiegl Radler, Grapefruit$6.00

Woodchuck, Cider$5.25

Sparkling

Colture, Prosecco, Italy, NV

Francois Montand, Brut, France, NV

Dr. Loosen, Riesling, Germany, NV

Jaume, Rose, Cava Spain, NV

White / Rose

Cielo, Pinot Grigio, Italy$8.50

Cune Monopole, Blanco Seco, Rioja, Spain$10.00

Clos Henri, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$11.00

Grayson Cellars, Chardonnay, CA$8.50

Pannonica, Dry Rose, Austria$9.50

J. Monmousseau, Off Dry Rose, Anjou, France$9.50

Sake / Mead

Sho Chiku Bai, Junmai Gingyo Sake CA$7.50

Sho Chiku Bai, Nigori Sake CA

Camelot, Mead - Honey Wine, Bloomington, Indiana$8.50

Fu-Ki, Plum Wine, Japan$7.50

Red

Forte do Cego, Blend, Lisboa, Portugal$8.50

Fullmoon, Blend (60% Syrah, 40% Zinfandel), Paso Robles CA$9.50

Sean Minor, Pinot Noir, CA$9.50

Santa Julia, Malbec, Argentina$8.50

Tortoise Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA$9.50

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Additional information

Haricot Verts Salad *$14.00

Baked Brie Salad *$14.00

Veggie Gateau *$26.00

Cheeseburger *$18.00