Sweet Melissa's Restaurant - Fort Myers

Name: Sweet Melissa's Restaurant - Fort Myers
Address: 16230 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, 33908
Telephone: (239) 990-6689
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

45 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

16230 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908

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2 people

Apr 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

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
(239) 990-6689
Website
https://www.sweetmelissasrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Melissa Donahue

Location
16230 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908
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 45 people are saying

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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

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Sweet Melissa's Restaurant in Fort Myers offers "outstanding dishes" and a "wonderful service and ambiance," maintaining its stellar reputation from Sanibel. Guests rave about the inventive cuisine, including the "famous fish stew" and "superb duck crepes." The spacious, modern setting with live music adds to the "delightful dining experience."

45 Reviews

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Scott
Naples21 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Invited 4 friends to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Great food (as always) and good service. Grateful for Sweet Melissa’s to be back. One of our “go to” restaurants. Wonderful experience!
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Sandy VIP
Naples10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual all 5 stars muscles,salmon awesome!!new location is awesome!!
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Alice
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious dinner. Excellent service. One of us had fish stew which is always enjoyed. The other had the salmon special which was outstanding.
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Charles VIP
Atlantic City23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The evening was a success for our first-time guests. Great service, outstanding dishes and an ambiance unlike any recent experience.
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Charles VIP
Atlantic City23 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent again. Our server, Kathy, was professional & efficient.
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sue VIP
Cleveland57 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Melissa has resumed her fine dining on Summerlin! Been there 3 times since she opened! Do yourselves a favor and go!
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Kieran
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal I’ve had in years, will definitely be back
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Robert
Naples44 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Used to be on Sanibel moved to mainland. Still the most inventive food in Florida. The blue corn crepes are stuffed with duck and superb. The fish stew is justifiably famous and still delicious.
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Nancy
Naples3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner at Melissa's with a friend on a Saturday, reserved at 6; I suspect it might get noisy later (lots of hard surfaces!) but there were few customers at that hour. Very attractive -- what I wold call "industrial decor". Unintrusive live music. So good to see the familiar crew from Sanibel manning their stations!! Menu much the same, Small plates and Entrées; we had the spicy shrimp & grits and the pork belly, both delicious... perhaps delivered a little too rapidly... Friendly, attentive service from Shelley, who took the time to chat, much appreciated. Excellent experience, so happy Sweet Melissa's is back.
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Debbie VIP
Detroit4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Kathy was excellent wait staff. Food excellent. Presentation very nice. We will be back
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Sweet Melissa's Restaurant - Fort Myers is rated 4.6 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Apr 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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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

Website
https://www.sweetmelissasrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(239) 990-6689

Sweet Melissa's Restaurant - Fort Myers

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