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Sweet Melissa's Restaurant - Fort Myers, Fort Myers, FL

Sweet Melissa's Restaurant - Fort Myers

4.6 (67)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
16230 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
Sweet Melissa's Cafe is a culinary gem in Fort Myers, offering a vibrant dining experience that delights the senses. Led by Chef Melissa Donahue, the menu features fresh, seasonal ingredients, showcasing innovative seafood dishes and perfectly cooked steaks that highlight her culinary talent. The inviting ambiance, with elegant decor and a cozy patio, creates the perfect backdrop for any occasion, whether it's a celebration or a casual night out with friends. The attentive staff is dedicated to ensuring your dining experience is exceptional, while the extensive wine list pairs beautifully with your meal. Don't miss out on dessert! Chef Melissa's signature treats, like the rich chocolate lava cake, are the perfect way to end your meal. Visit Sweet Melissa's Cafe for an unforgettable culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Melissa Donahue
  • Neighborhood
    Cypress Lake
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 67 people are saying

Sweet Melissa's Restaurant - Fort Myers reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Florida

    Innovative

  • Southwest Florida

    Contemporary American

  • Ft. Myers

    Innovative

  • Ft. Myers

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sweet Melissa's Restaurant in Fort Myers offers "delicious home made pasta and clams" and "superb mussels," praised for their flavor. The "excellent food and service" are consistent, with standout dishes like "watermelon and tomato salad" and "fish stew." Although some find the new atmosphere less appealing, "great service" and "innovative, flavorful" dishes keep diners returning.

68 Reviews
  1. Genie

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So mice to see Melissa ahain!! Food was superb as usual.

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  2. Susan VIP

    Southwest Florida6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious home made pasta and clams was superb. Also, the mussels have been our all time favorite for a long time. Not exactly the same ambience as the Sanibel location.

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  3. Marc VIP

    Southwest Florida5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food, drink and service were excellent. Also pretty good value for a higher end restaurant. We enjoyed them when they were on Sanibel and enjoy having them closer and easier to get to.

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  4. Glenn VIP

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Excellent food. Service was slow. Decor lacked any ambiance. Noisy. Their former Sanibel location was special. Sadly new location is not.

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  5. Anne VIP

    Indiana21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic watermelon and tomato salad, cheese board and redfish! Melissa is a treasure!

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  6. Ken

    Southwest Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Louis was our server. He did a fabulous job. The food we got was excellent recommended the One salad fried can’t remember the name of it and I had the meatballs and then she had the pork chop and I had the swordfish all excellent first time that we’ve been there thank you very much for the experience.

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  7. Michael VIP

    Southwest Florida33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    This was our first visit at the new location. We loved the Sanibel location and were hoping to add this to our regular dining list. The ambiance is refurbished warehouse. Concrete floors made for a loud arena. The wine by the glass selections were sparse and lower quality. Mocktails and NA beer were available. The small plates were fair. The branzino special was poor: overcooked to the point of charcoal. The Korean BBQ pork chop was good. A poor showing for a chef that is gifted and normally praiseworthy.

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  8. carol

    Central Kentucky6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great staff was excellent. We would go back and recommend this place again.

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  9. Walter

    Southwest Florida7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant. Food good as ever. Loved the guitar player

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  10. Agustin VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Our table had both fish and meats and we were all extremely happy. Service was phenomenal. We will be back

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Sweet Melissa's Restaurant - Fort Myers is rated 4.6 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Sweet Melissa's Restaurant - Fort Myers

16230 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cypress Lake
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Melissa Donahue
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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