Mel's Diner - Bonita Springs Menu

Served with a side of thousand island

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

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.

American cheese and Apple-Wood smoked bacon.

Melted Swiss, grilled onions on grilled rye.

Swiss cheese, sautéed mushroom.

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

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

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

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

Topped with applewood smoked bacon and cheddar cheese, served on a Kaiser roll.

Topped with avocado, tomatoes, jack cheese and jalapeño ranch dressing, served on a Kaiser roll.

Turkey, ham, vine-ripened tomatoes and Apple-Wood smoked bacon on Texas toast topped with our signature cheese sauce.

Topped with cheddar cheese, onions.

Meatloaf • Fried Pork Cutlet • Roast Sirloin of Beef • Roasted TurkeyServed with Mel’s mashed potatoes and homemade gravy on Texas toast

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.

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

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

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

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

Thinly sliced, served on rye.

Served with a side of Thousand Island.

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

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

With American cheese on grilled artisan bread.

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

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

Better Bacon Lettuce Tomato.Substitute tomato with fried green tomato for $1 more.

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

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

Scrambled eggs, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, blue cheese, julienne natural fried chicken tenders, Mel’s breakfast potatoes, hot sauce and drizzled on top with ranch dressing

Two eggs any style, Mel’s breakfast potatoes, sun dried tomatoes, steak pizzaoli and melted mozzarella cheese

3 eggs scrambled with Kielbasa, onions, cheddar cheese and served with Mel’s breakfast potatoes

Choice of Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns, grits or cheddar grits. Add sausage, bacon, ham or Butterball turkey sausage links $7.79

Choice of Mel's breakfast potatoes or hash browns, grits, or cheddar grits

Choice of Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns, grits or cheddar grits

Choice of Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns, grits or cheddar grits

USDA Choice Certified Black Angus steak and choice of Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns, grits or cheddar grits

Two eggs any style, fresh baked biscuit topped with sausage gravy and served with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns

Scrambled eggs over fresh baked biscuit topped with sausage gravy

Sausage omelet, fresh baked biscuit topped with sausage gravy and served with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns

Topped with homemade sausage gravy and served with two eggs any style, Mel's breakfast potatoes or hash browns and buttered toast or fresh baked biscuit

Natural chicken tenders, scrambled eggs, over Mel's fresh baked biscuits topped with Mel’s homemade sausage gravy and served with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns

Served on a croissant with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns or fresh seasonal fruit. Substitute sweet potato french fries for $1.00.

Served on a croissant with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns or fresh seasonal fruit. Substitute sweet potato french fries for $1.00.

Served on a croissant with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns or fresh seasonal fruit. Substitute sweet potato french fries for $1.00.

Served on a croissant with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns or fresh seasonal fruit. Substitute sweet potato french fries for $1.00.

Served on a croissant with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns or fresh seasonal fruit. Substitute sweet potato french fries for $1.00.

Served on a croissant with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns or fresh seasonal fruit. Substitute sweet potato french fries for $1.00. Topped with hollandaise sauce

Spicy jack, cheddar and swiss

Green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and provolone cheese

Chicken, jalapeño, onion and spicy Jack cheese, served with sour cream and salsa

Spinach, tomato, red onion, olives and melted feta cheese

Bacon, avocado, and spicy Jack cheese topped with sour cream, served with a side of salsa

Turkey sausage, roasted red pepper, tomatoes and fresh mozzarellaSubstitute two pancakes for $1.00

Green peppers, onion, ham and American cheese

Scrambled eggs, sausage, tomatoes, spicy pepper Jack and cheddar cheese wrapped in a grilled Sun dried tomato tortilla, served with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns

Eggs scrambled with tender white meat chicken, sautéed green bell peppers, Spanish onions and grilled tomatoes with shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheese encased in a crispy sun dried tomato tortilla. Served with jalapeño cheddar grits, sour cream and salsa

2 poached eggs with ham or bacon

2 poached eggs with green peppers, onions, and provolone cheese

2 poached eggs with spinach, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella

2 poached eggs with turkey, bacon, avocado and tomatoes

2 poached eggs layered on oven roasted turkey on a toasted English muffin topped with sautéed tomatoes, spinach and hollandaise with breakfast potatoes

Choose from Stone Ground Buckwheat or Buttermilk batter served with real butter and warm syrup.

Choose from Stone Ground Buckwheat or Buttermilk batter served with real butter and warm syrup.

Two extra large farm fresh eggs, two pancakes, bacon and sausage

Fresh Strawberry, banana, and blueberries

Two extra large farm fresh eggs, two pancakes, bacon and sausage

Crème Brûlée French Toast

Eggbeaters, onions, tomatoes, green peppers and mushrooms, served with dry toast and fresh seasonal fruit

Three egg whites, spinach, fresh mozzarella topped with marinara sauce and served with dry toast and fresh seasonal fruit

3 eggs any style, 8 oz. chopped steak and tomatoes

Served with Texas petal sauce.

With Homemade Mel’s Chili and cheddar cheese.

Served with cayenne pepper dipping sauce.

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

Six: $6.99 | Twelve: $9.99. Served with Mel’s mild, medium, or hot sauce.

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

Spaghetti, topped with Mel’s Homemade Chili, cheddar cheese, onions and a side of sour cream.

Cup $4.99 | Bowl $5.99

Crisp salad greens, grilled chicken, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles and cucumbers tossed in our honey bacon vinaigrette. With shrimp: $13.59. With salmon or Mel’s Catch: $13.99

Add grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, or Mel's catch for an upcharge

Add grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, salmon, or Mel's catch for an upcharge

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

Fresh spinach, quinoa, strawberries, toasted almonds, cucumbers, goat cheese, mandarin oranges and white balsamic honey vinaigrette. Served with grilled chicken. Available with Salmon or Mel's catch for an upcharge

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

Grilled chicken breast, cucumbers, scallions, almonds, mandarin oranges and rice noodles with our signature ginger dressing. Add salmon for $13.59

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

Served with grilled natural chicken breast, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles, and cucumbers in honey vinaigrette. With grilled shrip for $12.99 or Substitute Salmon: $13.99

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

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

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

Italian sausage, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

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

Double pepperoni, provolone and mozzarella cheese.

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

Served with Mel’s sausage gravy.

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

12 oz. chopped sirloin topped with grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, served with natural beef gravy.

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

Deep fried, hand-breaded chicken strips.

Baked fresh daily and served with natural beef gravy.

Dinner only. Good everyday 4pm-close. Slowly roasted with 17 spice blend. Served with baked potato and Caesar salad.

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

Served with Mel’s fresh steamed baby spinach and blue cheese mix, and topped with sautéed mushrooms.Add 3 Shrimp $17.99.

12 oz. strip steak, dry rubbed with Mel’s 17 herbs and spices (secret rub) and topped with sautéed mushrooms, served with Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix.

Grilled boneless center cut chops. Served with Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix.

Served with black beans and rice.

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

Avocado, tomatoes, and jack cheese topped with jalapeño ranch dressing. Served with Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix.

Penne pasta, grilled chicken, chopped Apple-Wood smoked bacon, tomatoes, scallions and shredded parmesan cheese.

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

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

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

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

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

Grilled or Fried. Served with rice, choice of potato, coleslaw and soup or house salad.

Mel’s Catch with French fries and coleslaw.Served with your choice of soup or house salad.

Sautéed filet topped with mushrooms & chopped tomatoes, finished with our key lime hollandaise sauce.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 and steamed vegetables.

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

Mild white flaky filet of fish, available blackened, sautéed or crunchy (fried). 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 and steamed vegetables.

Dusted in pistachio flour, sautéed golden brown & topped with our key lime sauce.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 and steamed vegetables.

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.

Served with Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix, rice and soup or salad.

Served with Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix, rice and soup or salad.

Served with choice of potato and our homemade chicken soup.

Port Royal salad served with two 4 oz. Maine Lobster tails.

USDA Choice Filet mignon and 4oz Maine lobster tail served with choice of potato & our homemade chicken soup.

$3.59 | A la mode $4.59

Serves up to 4 people

Served with choice of soup or salad, French fries, and coleslaw

Grilled, fried, or blackened over crisp salad greens, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles, and cucumbers tossed in our special honey bacon vinaigrette dressing.

Grilled, Fried or blackened served with tartar sauce. Served with french fries and coleslaw.

Lightly breaded, tossed in our famous boom boom sauce. Served with black beans and rice.

Served with choice of soup or salad. Grilled Grouper topped with Mel's key lime sauce and served with rice and steamed veggies.

Grilled, fried, or blackened Grouper.

Three soft shell tacos, shredded lettuce, diced onions, chipotle aioli and Mango salsa. Served with rice & beans.

Three soft shell tacos, shredded lettuce, diced onions, chipotle aioli and Mango salsa. Served with rice & beans.

Three soft shell tacos, shredded lettuce, diced onions, chipotle aioli and Mango salsa. Served with rice & beans.

Topped with mango salsa.

With Linguine and broccoli

Two crab cakes drizzled with Texas petal sauce served with rice and steamed veggies.

Grilled grouper topped with Mel's tomato sauce, olives, spinach, and goat cheese.

Grilled Grouper topped with spinach, 1/2 crab cake & key lime sauce.

1/2 Rack of BBQ Ribs and 6 Grilled Shrimp. Served with French Fries and Cole Slaw.

Family Meals served 4-6 and come with a quart of homemade chicken noodle soup. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Family Meals serve 4-6 and come with a quart of homemade chicken noodle soup. Penne pasta, grilled chicken, chopped Applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, scallions and parmesan cheese.

Family Meals serve 4-6 and come with a quart of homemade chicken noodle soup. 10 grilled boneless center cut chops. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Serves 5 people and comes with a quart of homemade chicken noodle soup. Sautéed filet topped with mushrooms & chopped tomatoes, finished with our key lime hollandaise sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Served with a quart of homemade chicken noodle soup. 5 full slabs of award-winning baby back ribs, served with mashed potatoes.

Chicken salad or tuna salad served on whole wheat bread, or FL turkey salad wrap.

Served with linguine Chicken: $8.99Shrimp: $9.99

Spicy grilled chicken with peppers and onions.

Served with cheddar, grilled onions, mushrooms and French fries.

Served with fruit.

Served with sweet potato fries, Mel’s coleslaw and pickle.

Chopped tomatoes, eggs, bacon, cucumbers and blue cheese crumbles with ranch dressing.

Lightly breaded and deep fried, served with French fries, tartar sauce, coleslaw on a toasted garlic hoagie.

Chicken soup, small Greek salad and spinach pie.

Served with French fries and coleslaw.

Served with Mel’s coleslaw and Mel’s mashed potatoes and gravy

Stuffed with rice and Black Angus ground beef. Served with Mel’s mashed potatoes

A full slab served with natural cut Idaho French fries and Mel’s coleslaw

Served with Mel’s mashed potatoes

Served over egg noodles

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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Grilled Gulf of Mexico Grouper topped with fresh steamed spinach,1/2 crab cake and key lime sauce. Served with rice and steamed vegetables

Served with Granny Smith apple stuffing, Mel’s mashed potatoes, red cabbage and applesauce, topped with mushroom gravy

The classic, strawberry lemonade mimosa, cranberry mimosa, pomegranate mimosa, pear mimosa

As American as it gets, this old fashioned cocktail is made with Jack Daniels Whiskey, Cherries, Oranges, and a splash or orange bitters.

Cruzan light rum, Cruzan coconut rum, Captain Morgan spiced rum, Grenadine, Orange Juice and Pineapple Juice.

Frozen or on the rocks, Cruzan light rum, dark rum, DeKuyper Blackberry Brandy, DeKuyper Banana Liqeur, Grenadine and Orange Juice.

Rum, Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice, blended in ice.

Ron Diaz Silver rum, Gionelli Sour Apple Schnapps, Lemonade and Fresh Strawberries.

Vodka, Lime Juice, Triple Sec and Cranberry Juice.

Tito's Vodka, Mel's special Bloody Mary Mix.

Crown royal whiskey and Ginger served on the rocks.

Jack Daniels bourbon and Coke served on the rocks.

Captain Morgan Rum, Coke served on the rocks and garnished with lime wedge.

Vodka, Kahlua and Cream served with ice.

New Amsterdam Citrus Vodka, Lemon Lime Soda. Served with w sugared rim and Lemon Twist.

Vodka, Kahlua, Irish Cream Liqueur, drizzle of chocolate syrup blended in ice.

Local Wicked Dolphin Rum, Fresh squeezed orange juice, Pineapple juice and grenadine.

Rum, Strawberries, Lime Juice, Sweet and Sour Mix.

Cruzan Pineapple Rum, Cruzan Dark Rum, Wicked Dolphin Coconut Rum, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice and Lemonade.

Patron Tequila, Mel's special Margarita Mix.

Fresh brewed hot coffee, Irish Whiskey, cream.

Bourbon, hot chocolate, whipped cream.

$7.99 for cheeseburger with Fries and coleslaw

Enjoy a full slab of our award-winning baby back ribs with natural cut Idaho French Fries, with soup or salad, for just $12.99

Enjoy a Braveheart Black Angus Cheeseburger with French Fries and coleslaw and domestic draft beer for just $9.99

USDA Black Angus Braveheart Prime Rib & a glass of wine for $15.99

Thick sliced whole wheat toast topped with fresh smashed avocado, drizzled with olive oil & lemon juice, sprinkled with sea salt, and black pepper. Served with two farm fresh poached eggs and fresh mixed greens salad with balsamic vinegar.

Quinoa, fresh sliced avocado, fresh steamed spinach, diced tomato.

Three fluffy pancakes topped with bananas, candied pecans and butter rum sauce.

Start your day in an outstanding way! The Zinger features Mel’s breakfast potatoes, bacon, Mel’s sausage gravy, cheddar cheese, green onion, jalapeños, biscuit and two large farm fresh eggs.

Slow roasted pot roast, Mel’s breakfast potatoes, cheddar cheese, topped with two farm fresh eggs cooked to order.

Plain bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon, chopped onions, capers and slices of tomato. Top with a poached egg for $1.00.

4 oz. Lobster tail, two poached eggs over English muffin.

Two poached eggs over English muffin.

English muffin, two large farm fresh eggs, Mel’s hollandaise sauce.

Quinoa, poached egg, fresh steamed spinach, tomato and hollandaise sauce. Served with seasonal fruit and Greek yogurt.

Two eggs scrambled with sausage, tomato, onion, jack cheese, served with salsa, sour cream, and Mel’s famous breakfast potatoes.

Served with Mel’s breakfast potatoes and toast or two small pancakes.

Diced red onions, fresh spinach, smoked salmon, cappers served with bagel and cream cheese.

Honey Greek yogurt, strawberries, and blueberries topped with low fat granola. Served with a whole grain berry muffin.

White egg veggie scramble, turkey sausage links and Mel’s famous breakfast potatoes.