Sweet Melissa's Sweet Happy Hour

I have found a cheaper happy hour than Fat Cats and it is not as crowded.  I actually take concern in writing this blog for fear of this place becoming over crowded for that wonderful happy hour. Happy hour prices are only good at the bar of the two tables in the bar area.  Sit anywhere else and no such luck on pricing.  Trust me, sit in the bar area!!!!!!

To start with there are select beers for $3 and wines for $5.  But then we get to the food.  Order any two items and it makes a dinner.  Most items are only $3.  The $5 items are crab cakes and burger.  Feel free to pass, these are boring items compared to the $3 menu.  So at our table we ordered a fish taco which had a large piece of fish and was packed with Mexican goodness including beans, sprouts, and avocado.  Another member of the table ordered the mussel that were sitting in a chili lemongrass broth that you could eat like a soup.  It came with about a dozen mussels for $3.  Personally I had the chicken taco.  It was perfectly cooked chicken, black beans, cheese, avocado, sprouts, and deliciousness in a flour tortilla.  On the side we split the orders between fried brussel sprouts and fried green tomatoes that were topped with a crisp apple compote.  The green tomatoes needed some salt, but other than that they were fried perfectly and tasted delicious.  You received 4 in an order...again for $3. 

I have seen many reviews on line regarding Sweet Melissa's most stating how bad the service is there or panning the food.  While I can understand some people may not like the slower service, the food has never disappointed.  I have gone for years for lunch, dinner, brunch and now happy hour.  The food quality is well worth the price- especially when you are paying $3 for a plate of mussels.  And for those who are Gluten Free they do offer some options!

My friends an I enjoyed the experience and look forward to returning soon to try some of the other items on the menu.  They also serve calamari and house cut fries for $3 each.  It is a great meal for a glass of wine, 2 plates, tax and tip is $15 out the door!  Now shhh...keep this little secret between us!