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*MEL’S CHICKEN OR PULLED PORK QUESADILLA

$12.59
Pepper jack cheese, shredded cheddar, Apple-Wood smoked bacon, tomatoes and scallions in a sun-dried tomato tortilla.
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FRIED DILL PICKLE CHIPS

$5.99
Served with Texas petal sauce.

CHILI CHEESE FRIES

$7.29
With Homemade Mel’s Chili and cheddar cheese.

*MEL’S CHICKEN TENDERS FRESH CUT MADE TO ORDER

$9.99
Served with honey mustard dressing and celery. Buffalo Style, served with ranch or blue cheese dressing add $1.00.

*CHICKEN WINGS

10 Wings - $14.99
Served with Mel’s mild, medium, or hot sauce.

*FRESH MOZZARELLA SALAD

$11.99
Fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes, roasted red peppers, sweet red balsamic marinated onions, served with roasted Italian ciabatta with pesto and raspberry balsamic drizzle.

FRESH BAKED SPINACH PIE

$7.29

WINDY CITY CHILI WITH CHEESE

Cup $6.99 | Bowl $7.99

BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS

$6.99
Served with cayenne pepper sauce.

FRIED DILL PICKLE CHIPS

$5.99
Served with Texas petal sauce.
Mels Diner - Lunch and Dinner - Fried Dill Pickle Chips
Fried Dill Pickle Chips

HAND CUT FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

$6.99

MOZZERELLA STICKS

$7.99
Served with marinara sauce

SENSATIONAL SALADS

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*SANIBEL SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

$13.99
Crisp salad greens, grilled chicken, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles and cucumbers tossed in our honey bacon vinaigrette. With shrimp: $14.99 With salmon or Mel’s Catch: $15.99
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*TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD

$10.99
With grilled chicken: $13.99 With grilled shrimp: $14.99 With salmon or Mel’s Catch (blackened or sautéed): $15.99
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*TRADITIONAL CAESAR

$13.99
With grilled chicken: $13.99 With grilled shrimp: $14.99 With salmon or Mel’s Catch (blackened or sautéed): $15.99
Mel's Diner - Lunch and Dinner - Traditional Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken
Traditional Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken

*HOLLYWOOD TURKEY COBB

$13.99
Fresh roasted turkey, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, Apple-Wood smoked bacon, red onions, blue cheese crumbles, chopped eggs and avocado with your choice of dressing.

*JULIENNE SALAD

$13.99
Chopped turkey, ham, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, eggs, Swiss and American cheese with your choice of dressing.

*ASIAN SALAD

$13.99
Grilled chicken breast, cucumbers, scallions, almonds, mandarin oranges and rice noodles with our signature ginger dressing. With salmon: $15.99 With shrimp: $14.99

*STRAWBERRY SPINACH QUINOA SALAD

Fresh spinach, quinoa, strawberries, toasted almonds, cucumbers, goat cheese, mandarin oranges and white balsamic honey vinaigrette. Served with grilled chicken: $14.99 Served with salmon or Mel's catch: $16.99 Served with shrimp: $15.99

*BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD

$13.99
Fried chicken tenders, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and blue cheese crumbles drizzled with ranch dressing.

ALL-NATURAL QUINOA EARTH BOWLS

This superfood is a gluten-free whole grain, high in protein, fiber and iron.

*SANIBEL QUINOA BOWL

Served with grilled natural chicken breast, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles, and cucumbers in honey vinaigrette. With grilled chicken: $14.99 With grilled shrimp: $15.99 With salmon: $16.99

GOURMET PERSONAL PIZZAS

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*BUFFALO CHICKEN

$13.59
Buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, red onions, chopped tomatoes and blue cheese crumbles finished with a drizzle of ranch dressing.
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Buffalo Chicken Personal Pizza

3 CHEESE CLASSIC

$12.59
Mozzarella, provolone and parmesan topped with chopped tomatoes and fresh basil.

VEGETABLE

$12.59
Garlic pesto, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, onions and spinach.

*CLASSIC SAUSAGE

$13.59
Italian sausage, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

*TANGY BBQ CHICKEN

$13.59
Mel’s tangy BBQ chicken, red onions, and mozzarella.

*DOUBLE PEPPERONI

$13.59
Double pepperoni, provolone and mozzarella cheese.

MEL’S FAMOUS BLACK ANGUS BURGERS

Voted the Best Burgers in Town. ½ pound Braveheart Black Angus burger served with Mel’s coleslaw. Burgers are cooked to a medium well unless requested otherwise.
ADD NATURAL-CUT FRENCH FRIES $2.99 • WETS $3.29 • CHEESE FRIES $4.59  SWEET POTATO FRIES $3.99 • ONION RINGS $3.59 • RINGS AND FRIES $4.59

*MEL’S CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER

$11.99
Choice of American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone.

*APPLE-WOOD SMOKED BACON BURGER

$12.99
American cheese and Apple-Wood smoked bacon.
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*THE THREE B’S BURGER

$12.99
Our juicy 1/2 lb. Black Angus burger rolled in blackened seasoning, grilled to your liking, topped with crispy bacon & melted blue cheese crumbles. Fire it up with jalapeños for $1 more.

*MUSHROOM SWISS

$11.99
Swiss cheese, sautéed mushroom.

*AMERICAN IDOL CHEESEBURGER

$17.99
A tribute to the old diner days with our American Idol Cheeseburger. 10oz smashed double Black Angus cheeseburger, fries, rings and a hand-scooped milkshake or root beer float.

*PATTY MELT

$11.99
Melted Swiss, grilled onions on grilled rye.

*THE SHERIFF’S BURGER

$12.99
Our juicy ½ lb. Black Angus burger topped with cheese and a fried egg.

FIRE GRILLED ALL-NATURAL CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICHES

Antibiotic-free 100% vegetarian fed, no added hormones and no preservatives. Served with French Fries, Mel’s coleslaw and a kosher pickle.
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*GODFATHER’S CHICKEN

$14.99
Herb marinated grilled chicken with mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, crisp leaf lettuce with lemon basil aioli served on toasted ciabatta.

*CAESAR CHICKEN WRAP

$13.99
Fire-grilled chicken breast, romaine, Caesar dressing in a sun-dried tomato tortilla.

*BBQ CHICKEN

$13.99
Topped with apple wood smoked bacon and cheddar cheese.

*BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP

$13.99
Fire-grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, ranch dressing wrapped in a sun-dried tomato tortilla.

*LEFT COAST

$13.99
Topped with avocado, tomatoes, jack cheese and chipotle aioli.

FORK & KNIFE SANDWICHES

Served with French fries, Mel’s coleslaw and kosher pickle.
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*HOT BROWN

$14.99
Turkey, ham, vine-ripened tomatoes and Apple-Wood smoked bacon on Texas toast topped with our signature cheese sauce.
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*FOOT LONG CADILLAC CHILI DOG

$12.99
Topped with cheddar cheese, onions.
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*HOT OLD FASHION OPEN-FACED SANDWICHES

$11.99
Meatloaf • Fried Pork Cutlet • Roast Sirloin of Beef • Roasted Turkey Served with Mel’s mashed potatoes and homemade gravy on Texas toast
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Foot Long Cadillac Chili Dog

*ORIGINAL BELT BUSTER or CHICKEN BELT BUSTER

$14.99
12 oz. Black Angus burger with grilled onions and tomatoes, Apple-Wood smoked bacon and topped with American cheese. Served on a toasted garlic hoagie. With chicken breast: $15.99

*PHILLY CHEESE STEAK

$13.99
USDA Choice sirloin, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and provolone on a toasted garlic hoagie roll.

MEL’S FRESH DELI

Served with French fries, Mel’s coleslaw and kosher pickle.
ADD SOUP FOR $2.59.
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*SOPRANO’S ROAST BEEF & BLUE CHEESE SANDWICH

$14.99
USDA Choice Roast sirloin, crisp leaf lettuce, roasted red peppers, blue cheese crumbles served on toasted ciabatta with creamy horseradish-olive aioli.
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*ROASTED TURKEY STACK

$13.99
Herb pesto aioli, seasoned vine-ripened tomatoes, provolone, crisp leaf lettuce, served on toasted ciabatta.

*ALBACORE TUNA SALAD OR CHICKEN SALAD WRAP

$12.99
Made fresh daily, served with leaf lettuce and seasoned vine-ripened tomatoes.

MILE HIGH FRESH CUT CORNED BEEF

$17.99
Thinly sliced, served on rye.

SIGNATURE SANDWICHES

Served with French fries, Mel’s coleslaw and kosher pickle.
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*MEL’S REUBEN CORNED BEEF OR PASTRAMI

$14.99
Served with a side of Thousand Island.
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*SALMON BLT

$16.99
Served on a toasted thick white artisan bread with lemon basil aioli, crisp Apple-Wood bacon, tender lettuce and fried green tomatoes.

*MEL’S FAMOUS FISH SANDWICH

$14.99
Lightly breaded and deep fried served with tartar sauce on a toasted garlic hoagie.

*ALBACORE TUNA SALAD MELT

$13.59
With American cheese on grilled artisan bread.

AUNT RITA’S BACON GRILLED CHEESE

$12.99
American, Swiss, provolone cheeses, tomatoes, and Apple-Wood smoked bacon on grilled thick artisan bread.

*CHICKEN PARMESAN

$13.99
Fried boneless chicken lightly breaded, topped with marinara sauce and provolone on a toasted garlic hoagie.

BBLT

$11.99
Better Bacon Lettuce Tomato. Add Avocado: $2.99

*TURKEY BACON CLUB

$13.99
Roasted turkey & Apple-Wood smoked bacon on toasted artisan bread with mayo.

*BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH

$13.99
Fried boneless chicken tossed in our medium buffalo sauce and served with Mel’s blue cheese on a toasted garlic hoagie.

*PASTRAMI MELT (RACHAEL)

$14.99
Served with a side of Thousand Island

ORIGINAL GOLDEN OLDIES

Served with homemade soup or salad. Choice of Mel’s mashed potatoes, sweet mashed potatoes or Sun Coast rice pilaf, natural cut Idaho French Fries, and seasonal vegetables. Sweet baked potato or baked potato available after 4pm.
ADD SWEET POTATO FRIES FOR 99¢ • SUBSTITUTE A CAESAR SALAD OR GREEK SALAD FOR $1.00 • SWEET BAKED POTATO AVAILABLE AFTER 4PM
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ROASTED TURKEY

$15.99
Cooked on premises, oven-roasted turkey, Granny Smith Apple stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce.

*OLD FASHION USDA CHOICE POT ROAST

$16.99
Mel’s tender and juicy pot roast smothered in gravy.

*BONELESS FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS

$14.99
Deep fried, hand-breaded chicken strips.

*FRIED DUROC PORK CUTLET

$14.99
Hand-breaded pork cutlet, golden fried, served with natural gravy.

*REAL BIG COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

$16.99
Served with Mel’s sausage gravy.

*USDA CHOICE BABY BEEF LIVER

$14.99
A traditional favorite lightly dusted and pan-fried with crisp Apple-Wood smoked bacon and grilled onions.

*WESTERN BLACK ANGUS CHOP STEAK

$14.99
12 oz. chopped sirloin topped with grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, accompanied with seasonal vegetables.
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Mel's Black Angus Meatloaf

*MEL’S BLACK ANGUS MEATLOAF

$15.99
Baked fresh daily and served with natural beef gravy.

ALL TIME FAVORITES

Served with choice of soup or salad. Substitute a Greek or Ceaser Salad for $1 more.
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*USDA CHOICE FRESH HAND CUT PRIME RIB

1/2 lb. – $19.99
Dinner only. Good every day 4pm-close. Slowly roasted with 17 spice blend. Served with baked potato and Caesar salad.
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*BABY BACK RIBS

$18.99
A Full Slab of Mel’s award-winning ribs served with natural cut Idaho fries and Mel’s coleslaw.

GRILLE

Served with choice of soup or salad.
STEAKS

*USDA CHOICE FILET MIGNON DINNER

$22.99
Served with choice of potato and Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix and topped with sauteed mushrooms.

*MEL’S BLACK ANGUS NEW YORK STRIP STEAK

$22.99
New York strip steak, dry rubbed with Mel’s 17 herbs and spices (secret rub) and topped with sauteed mushrooms. Served with choice of potato and Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix.
PORK CHOPS

*ROSEMARY CITRUS FRESH DUROC PORK CHOPS

$16.99
Grilled boneless center cut chops. Served with choice of potato and Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix.
CHICKEN

*CANTINA CHICKEN DINNER

$16.99
Served with black beans and rice and sour cream and salsa.

*LEFT COAST ALL-NATURAL FIRE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST DINNER

$16.99
Avocado, tomatoes, and jack cheese topped with chipotle aioli. Served with rice and steamed spinach and blue cheese mix.

*KEY LIME CHICKEN

$16.99
Topped with goat cheese, Mel’s Key Lime sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes. Served with rice and steamed spinach and blue cheese mix.

PASTA

Served with crisp garlic bread and your choice of soup or salad.
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*CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE

$15.99
Penne pasta, grilled chicken, chopped Apple-Wood smoked bacon, tomatoes, scallions and shredded parmesan cheese.
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*TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

$15.99
Herb marinated grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes tossed in a light pesto cream sauce with penne pasta.

*CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH BROCCOLI

$15.99
Herb marinated grilled chicken tossed in a light creamy sauce with penne pasta.

*SHRIMP A LA ROMA PARMESAN

$16.99
Fire roasted shrimp tossed with linguini in a light and creamy marinara sauce with grilled tomatoes, parsley and shredded parmesan.

*CHICKEN PARMESAN

$15.99
Fried boneless chicken topped with melted provolone and parmesan cheese, served with homemade marinara over linguini.

*5 WAY CHILI

$13.99
Spaghetti, topped with Mel’ s homemade chili, cheddar cheese, onions and a side of sour cream.

SEAFOOD

Served with choice of Mel’s mashed potatoes, Sun Coast rice pilaf, natural cut Idaho French fries, baked potato or sweet baked potato and steamed vegetables.
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*1/2 POUND SHRIMP

$16.99
Grilled or Fried. Served with rice, choice of soup or salad, served with choice of potato or rice and coleslaw.
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*ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY

$14.99
Mel’s Catch with French fries and coleslaw. Served with your choice of soup or house salad.
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*MEL’S KEY LIME HADDOCK

$18.99
Sautéed filet topped with mushrooms & chopped tomatoes, finished with our key lime hollandaise sauce.

*KEY WEST GRILLED SHRIMP

$18.99
Lightly seasoned & quickly grilled, tossed with fresh diced tomatoes, hearts of palm and cilantro, topped with key lime sauce.

*MEL’S FISHERMAN’S CATCH

$17.99
Mild white flaky filet of fish, available blackened, sautéed or fried.

*PISTACHIO CRUSTED CATCH

$18.99
Dusted in pistachio flour, sautéed golden brown, & topped with our key lime sauce.
FRESH SALMON
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*FRESH LEMON HERB SALMON

$19.99
Lightly seasoned & topped with fresh diced tomatoes, hearts of palm, cilantro and key lime sauce. Served with Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix, rice and soup or salad.

*PESTO GLAZED SALMON

$19.99
Served with Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix, rice and soup or salad.
MILLIONAIRE’S CORNER

*TWIN 4OZ. MAINE LOBSTER TAILS

$26.99
Served with choice of potato and our homemade chicken soup.

*SURF & TURF

$26.99
USDA Choice Filet mignon and 4oz Maine lobster tail served with choice of potato & our homemade chicken soup. Add a Greek or Caesar Salad for $1.00

*MILLIONAIRE SALAD

$26.99
Stawberry, Spinach Quinoa served with two 4 oz. Maine Lobster tails.

SIGNATURE OMELETTES

Served with potato pancakes, homemade biscuits and a cup of fresh fruit.
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*MEDITERRANEAN

$13.99
Crumbled feta, chopped tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives, fresh baby spinach.

*AVOCADO, SHRIMP, BACON & GOAT CHEESE

$14.99

*VEGGIE

$13.29
Green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and provolone cheese.

*SOUTH OF THE BORDER

$13.99
Pepper jack, shredded cheddar, chopped tomatoes, salsa, jalapeños, sliced green onions and grilled chicken.

*3 CHEESE

$12.59
Served with spicy jack, cheddar and Swiss cheese.
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Veggie Omelet

BEVERAGES

DRINKS

BOTTLED WATER

Panna, San Pellegrino Sparkling

SODA

Free Refills. Coke, Diet Coke, Decaffeinated Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Root Beer or Minute Maid Lemonade

MILK OR HOT CHOCOLATE

Whole Milk, Chocolate Milk, or Hot Chocolate

TEA

Free Refills. Iced Tea, Raspberry, or Hot Tea

BOTTOMLESS COFFEE

Available in Regular or Decaf

ESPRESSO OR CAPUCCINO

Capuccinos come in Vanilla, Caramel, or Hazelnut

VANILLA ICED COFFEE

WHITE WINE, SWEET, BLUSH
CHARDONNAY

HOUSE CALIFORNIA WINE

Glass $6.99 | Bottle $24.99

CLOSE DU BOIS, CALIFORNIA

Glass $7.99 | Bottle $26.99
PINOT GRIGIO

ECCO DOMANI, ITALY

Glass $6.99 | Bottle $24.99
WHITE ZINFANDEL

HOUSE CALIFORNIA WINE

Glass $6.99 | Bottle $24.99
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Ask the server for our seasonal selection
RED WINE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON

HOUSE CALIFORNIA WINE

Glass $6.99 | Bottle $24.99

PRATI, CALIFORNIA

Bottle $26.99
MERLOT

HOUSE CALIFORNIA WINE

Glass $6.99 | Bottle $24.99

CLOSE DU BOIS, CALIFORNIA

Glass $7.99 | Bottle $26.99
COLD BEER

REGULAR DOMESTIC BOTTLE

PREMIUM DOMESTIC OR IMPORTED BOTTLE

DRAFT REGULAR DOMESTIC

DRAFT PREMIUM, LOCAL, OR IMPORTED

FLOATS, SHAKES & MALTS

OLD FASHION FLOATS

$5.99
Root Beer, Coke, Fanta Orange

HAND-SCOOPED SHAKES & MALTS

$7.99
Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Oreo
BLOODY MARY • MARTINI • MARGARITA
$6.99 EVERYDAY
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