Mel's Diner - Dyersburg
American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
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SUN | CLOSED |
MON | 05:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
TUE | 05:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
WED | 05:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
THU | 05:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
FRI | 05:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
SAT | 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Menu
This menu was last updated on
9/8/20.
Although we have many accurate menus, they change often
and it should be assumed this menu is not 100% accurate.
If you want to be sure the dishes are still offered or confirm the prices are
correct, please call the restaurant by tapping the call button above.
Breakfast Menu
 | Lunch & Dinner Menu
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APPETIZERS & MORE
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*MEL’S CHICKEN OR PULLED PORK QUESADILLA
Pepper jack cheese, shredded cheddar, Apple-Wood smoked bacon, tomatoes and scallions in a sun-dried tortilla.
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$8.99
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FRIED DILL PICKLE CHIPS
Served with Texas petal sauce.
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$3.99
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CHILI CHEESE FRIES
With Homemade Mel’s Chili and cheddar cheese.
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$4.99
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*MEL’S CHICKEN TENDERS FRESH CUT MADE TO ORDER
Served with honey mustard dressing and celery. Buffalo Style, served with ranch or blue cheese dressing add $1.00.
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$5.99
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*CHICKEN WINGS
Served with Mel’s mild, medium, or hot sauce.
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$6.99
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FRESH BAKED SPINACH PIES
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$5.99
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BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS
Served with cayenne pepper dipping sauce.
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$3.99
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FRIED DILL PICKLE CHIPS
Served with Texas petal sauce.
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$3.99
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HAND CUT FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
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$5.99
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FAMOUS HOMEMADE SOUPS & CHILI
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5 WAY CHILI
Spaghetti, topped with Mel’s Homemade Chili, cheddar cheese, onions and a side of sour cream.
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$6.99
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MEL’S FAMOUS CHICKEN SOUP
Cup: $2.99 | Bowl: $3.99
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$2.99
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WINDY CITY CHILI
Cup $3.99 | Bowl $5.39
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$3.99
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CHILI WITH CHEESE
Cup: $3.99 | Bowl: $5.29
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$3.99
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CHILI WITH CHEESE & ONIONS
Cup: $4.19 | Bowl: $5.49
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$4.19
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SENSATIONAL SALADS
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*SANIBEL SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN
Crisp salad greens, grilled chicken, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles and cucumbers tossed in our honey bacon vinaigrette.
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$9.99
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*TRADITIONAL CAESAR
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$7.99
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*TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD
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$7.99
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*HOLLYWOOD TURKEY COBB
Fresh roasted turkey, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, Apple-Wood smoked bacon, red onions, blue cheese crumbles, chopped eggs and avocado with your choice of dressing.
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$9.99
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*JULIENNE SALAD
Chopped turkey, ham, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, eggs, Swiss and American cheese with your choice of dressing.
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$9.59
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*ASIAN SALAD
Grilled chicken breast, cucumbers, scallions, almonds, mandarin oranges and rice noodles with our signature ginger dressing.
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$9.59
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*BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD
Fried chicken tenders, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and blue cheese crumbles drizzled with ranch dressing.
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$9.59
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ALL-NATURAL QUINOA EARTH BOWLS
This superfood is a gluten-free whole grain, high in protein, fiber and iron.
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*SANIBEL QUINOA BOWL
Served with grilled natural chicken breast, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles, and cucumbers in honey vinaigrette.
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$9.99
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GOURMET PERSONAL PIZZAS
Add a Homemade Soup or a House Salad for $1.99
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*BUFFALO CHICKEN
Buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, red onions, chopped tomatoes and blue cheese crumbles finished with a drizzle of ranch dressing.
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$8.59
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3 CHEESE CLASSIC
Mozzarella, provolone and parmesan topped with chopped tomatoes and fresh basil.
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$7.59
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VEGETABLE
Garlic pesto, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, onions and spinach.
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$7.99
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*CLASSIC SAUSAGE
Italian sausage, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
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$8.59
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*TANGY BBQ CHICKEN
Mel’s tangy BBQ chicken, red onions, and mozzarella.
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$8.59
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*DOUBLE PEPPERONI
Double pepperoni, provolone and mozzarella cheese.
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$8.59
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MEL’S WEEK DAY BLUE PLATE LUNCH SPECIALS
Available only after 4:00 p.m. excluding holidays. Includes a choice of a cup of soup or house salad.
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MONDAY (*LEMON ROSEMARY ROASTED NATURAL ANTIBIOTIC-FREE CHICKEN)
Slow roasted served with Mel’s mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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$10.99
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TUESDAY (*BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN)
Served with Mel’s coleslaw and Mel’s mashed potatoes and gravy
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$10.99
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WEDNESDAY (*AWARD-WINNING BABY BACK RIBS)
A full slab served with natural cut Idaho French fries and Mel’s coleslaw
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$11.99
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THURSDAY (*USDA CHOICE BEEF STROGANOFF)
Served over egg noodles
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$10.99
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FRIDAY (*FISH N’ CHIPS)
A flaky white wild caught fish, mild in texture and flavor, served with natural cut Idaho French fries, Mel’s coleslaw and tartar sauce.
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$9.99
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SATURDAY (*GROUPER OSCAR FLORENTINE)
Grilled Gulf of Mexico Grouper topped with fresh steamed spinach,1/2 crab cake and key lime sauce. Served with rice and steamed vegetables.
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$18.99
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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.
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*MEL’S CLASSIC HAMBURGER
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$5.99
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*MEL’S CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER
Choice of American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone.
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$7.59
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*APPLE-WOOD SMOKED BACON BURGER
American cheese and Apple-Wood smoked bacon.
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$8.29
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*MUSHROOM SWISS
Swiss cheese, sautéed mushroom.
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$7.59
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*PATTY MELT
Melted Swiss, grilled onions on grilled rye.
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$7.59
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*THE SHERIFF’S BURGER
Our juicy ½ lb. Black Angus burger topped with cheese and a fried egg.
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$7.59
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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
Herb marinated grilled chicken with mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, crisp leaf lettuce with lemon basil aioli served on toasted ciabatta.
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$8.99
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*BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP
Fire-grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, ranch dressing wrapped in a sun-dried tomato tortilla.
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$8.59
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*CAESAR CHICKEN WRAP
Fire-grilled chicken breast, romaine, Caesar dressing in a sun-dried tomato tortilla.
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$8.59
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*BBQ CHICKEN
Topped with applewood smoked bacon and cheddar cheese, served on a Kaiser roll.
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$8.99
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*LEFT COAST
Topped with avocado, tomatoes, jack cheese and jalapeño ranch dressing, served on a Kaiser roll.
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$8.99
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FORK & KNIFE SANDWICHES
Served with French fries, Mel’s coleslaw and kosher pickle.
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*HOT BROWN
Turkey, ham, vine-ripened tomatoes and Apple-Wood smoked bacon on Texas toast topped with our signature cheese sauce.
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$9.29
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*HOT OLD FASHION OPEN-FACED SANDWICHES
Meatloaf • Fried Pork Cutlet • Roast Sirloin of Beef • Roasted TurkeyServed with Mel’s mashed potatoes and homemade gravy on Texas toast
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$8.99
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*FOOT LONG CADILLAC CHILI DOG
Topped with cheddar cheese, onions.
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$7.99
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*ORIGINAL BELT BUSTER
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.
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$8.99
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*PHILLY CHEESE STEAK
USDA Choice sirloin, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and provolone on a toasted garlic hoagie roll.
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$8.99
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MEL’S FRESH DELI
Served with French fries, Mel’s coleslaw and kosher pickle.
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*ROASTED TURKEY STACK
Herb pesto aioli, seasoned vine-ripened tomatoes, provolone, crisp leaf lettuce, served on toasted ciabatta.
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$7.99
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*ALBACORE TUNA SALAD OR CHICKEN SALAD WRAP
Made fresh daily, served with leaf lettuce and seasoned vine-ripened tomatoes.
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$7.99
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MILE HIGH FRESH CUT CORNED BEEF
Thinly sliced, served on rye.
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$8.99
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SIGNATURE SANDWICHES
Served with French fries, Mel’s coleslaw and kosher pickle.
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*MEL’S REUBEN
Served with a side of Thousand Island.
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$8.99
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*SALMON BLT
Served on a toasted thick white artisan bread with lemon basil aioli, crisp Apple-Wood bacon, tender lettuce and fried green tomatoes.
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$10.99
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*MEL’S FAMOUS FISH SANDWICH
Lightly breaded and deep fried served with tartar sauce on a toasted garlic hoagie.
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$9.99
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*ALBACORE TUNA SALAD MELT
With American cheese on grilled artisan bread.
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$8.59
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AUNT RITA’S BACON GRILLED CHEESE
American, Swiss, provolone cheeses, tomatoes, and Apple-Wood smoked bacon on grilled thick artisan bread.
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$7.59
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*CHICKEN PARMESAN
Fried boneless chicken lightly breaded, topped with marinara sauce and provolone on a toasted garlic hoagie.
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$8.99
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BBLT
Better Bacon Lettuce Tomato.Substitute tomato with fried green tomato for $1 more.
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$7.29
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*TURKEY BACON CLUB
Roasted turkey & Apple-Wood smoked bacon on toasted artisan bread with mayo.
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$8.99
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*BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH
Fried boneless chicken tossed in our medium buffalo sauce and served with Mel’s blue cheese on a toasted garlic hoagie.
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$8.99
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ORIGINAL GOLDEN OLDIES
Served with homemade soup and salad. Choice of Mel’s mashed potatoes, Sun Coast rice pilaf, Sweet baked potato or baked potato, natural cut Idaho French Fries and seasonal vegetables.
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*FRESH SLOW ROASTED TURKEY
Cooked on premises, oven-roasted turkey, Granny Smith Apple stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce.
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$11.99
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*FRIED DUROC PORK CUTLET
Hand-breaded pork cutlet, golden fried, served with natural gravy.
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$11.99
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*REAL BIG COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
Served with Mel’s sausage gravy.
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$11.99
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*USDA CHOICE BABY BEEF LIVER
A traditional favorite lightly dusted and pan-fried with crisp Apple-Wood smoked bacon and grilled onions.
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$11.99
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*WESTERN BLACK ANGUS CHOP STEAK
12 oz. chopped sirloin topped with grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, served with natural beef gravy.
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$10.99
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*OLD FASHION USDA CHOICE POT ROAST
Mel’s tender and juicy pot roast smothered in gravy.
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$11.99
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*BONELESS FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
Deep fried, hand-breaded chicken strips.
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$11.99
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*MEL’S BLACK ANGUS MEATLOAF
Baked fresh daily and served with natural beef gravy.
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$11.99
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ALL TIME FAVORITES
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*BABY BACK RIBS
A Full Slab of Mel’s award-winning ribs served with natural cut Idaho fries and Mel’s coleslaw.
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$12.99
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HAND CUT STEAKHOUSE DEALS
Served with choice of soup or salad. Served with choice of Mel’s mashed potatoes, Sun Coast rice pilaf, natural cut Idaho French Fries, baked potato or sweet baked potato.
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*USDA CHOICE FILET MIGNON DINNER
Served with Mel’s fresh steamed baby spinach and blue cheese mix, and topped with sautéed mushrooms.Add 3 Shrimp $17.99.
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$16.99
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*ROSEMARY CITRUS FRESH DUROC PORK CHOPS
Grilled boneless center cut chops. Served with Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix.
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$12.59
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FRESH GRILLED NATURAL ANTIBIOTIC-FREE CHICKEN BREAST
Fresh, antibiotic-free, no hormones or preservatives added, 100% vegetarian fed chickens. Served with your choice of soup or salad.
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*CANTINA CHICKEN DINNER
Served with black beans and rice.
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$12.59
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*KEY LIME CHICKEN
Topped with goat cheese, Mel’s Key Lime sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes. Served with Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix.
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$12.59
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PASTA
Served with crisp garlic bread and your choice of soup or salad.
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*CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE
Penne pasta, grilled chicken, chopped Apple-Wood smoked bacon, tomatoes, scallions and shredded parmesan cheese.
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$9.99
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*CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH BROCCOLI
Herb marinated grilled chicken tossed in a light creamy sauce with penne pasta.
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$9.99
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*SHRIMP A LA ROMA PARMESAN
Fire roasted shrimp tossed with linguini in a light and creamy marinara sauce with grilled tomatoes, parsley and shredded parmesan
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$10.99
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*TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA
Herb marinated grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes tossed in a light pesto cream sauce with penne pasta.
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$9.99
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*CHICKEN PARMESAN
Fried boneless chicken topped with melted provolone and parmesan cheese, served with homemade marinara over linguini.
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$9.99
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*5 WAY CHILI
Spaghetti, topped with Mel’ s homemade chili, cheddar cheese, onions and a side of sour cream.
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$9.59
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SEAFOOD
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*1/2 POUND SHRIMP
Grilled or Fried. Served with rice, choice of potato, coleslaw and soup or house salad.
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$12.99
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*ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY
Mel’s Catch with French fries and coleslaw.Served with your choice of soup or house salad.
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$9.99
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FRESH SALMON
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*PESTO GLAZED SALMON
Served with Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix, rice and soup or salad.
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$13.59
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*SALMON GLAZED WITH GARLIC GINGER SOY BBQ SAUCE INFUSED WITH CIGAR CITY MADURO ALE
Served with Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix, rice and soup or salad.
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$13.59
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SIGNATURE OMELETTES
Served with potato pancakes, homemade biscuits and a cup of fresh fruit.
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*MEDITERRANEAN
Crumbled feta, chopped tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives, fresh baby spinach.
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$9.99
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*SOUTH OF THE BORDER
Pepper jack, shredded cheddar, chopped tomatoes, salsa, jalapeños, sliced green onions and grilled chicken.
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$8.99
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*3 CHEESE
Served with spicy jack, cheddar and Swiss cheese.
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$8.99
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*AVOCADO, SHRIMP, BACON & GOAT CHEESE
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$9.99
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*VEGGIE
Green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and provolone cheese.
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$8.99
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LOCAL FARM FRESH & LIGHT FARE
We have worked closely with a registered dietitian from Lee Memorial Health Systems to bring you the following lower calorie dinners.
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*FRESH ANTIBIOTIC-FREE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
Grilled chicken breast topped with farm fresh chopped tomatoes, sautéed spinach, and olives, served over Sun Coast rice pilaf (600 cal.).
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$9.99
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GARDEN PATCH PIZZA
Mozzarella, chopped tomatoes, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, onions, spinach and marinara (628 cal.).
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$8.99
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*LOW CAL DUROC PORK CHOP DINNER
One boneless pork chop served with rice, veggies and cottage cheese (570 cal.).
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$9.99
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ALBACORE TUNA SALAD PLATE
Served with cottage cheese, tomato, boiled egg, wheat bread and a cup of fresh fruit (587 cal.).
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$8.99
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