Mel's Diner - Golden Gate Menu

4.2

(1,225+ Reviews)

Customer Favorites Signature Sandwiches Fire Grilled All-Natural Chicken Breast Sandwich Old Fashion Floats, Shakes & Malt Signature Omelettes Appetizers & More Gourmet Personal Pizzas Sensational Salads Mel's Famous Black Angus Burgers American Idol Cheeseburger Fork & Knife Sandwiches Mel's Fresh Deli Hot Old Fashion Open-Faced Sandwiches Original Golden Oldies Featured Items Millionaire’s Corner

Customer Favorites
Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
- Mel's Chicken Tenders
  Fresh-cut made to order. Served with honey mustard dressing and celery.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $9.99
- Beer Battered Onion Rings
  Served with cayenne pepper sauce.
  $6.59
- Applewood Smoked Bacon Burger
  American cheese and Apple-Wood smoked bacon.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $11.99
- BBLT
  Better Bacon Lettuce Tomato. Substitute tomato with fried green tomato for an additional charge.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $10.99
- Roasted Turkey
  Signature item. Cooked on-premises, oven-roasted turkey, Granny Smith Apple stuffing, turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $16.99
- Chili Cheese Fries
  With Mel’s Chili and cheddar cheese.
  $7.59
- Mel's Classic Cheeseburger
  Choice of American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $10.99
- Turkey Bacon Club
  Roasted turkey & Apple-Wood smoked bacon on toasted artisan bread with mayo.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $15.59
- Mel's Black Angus Meatloaf
  Baked fresh daily and served with natural beef gravy.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $14.99
- American Idol Cheeseburger
  10 oz smashed double Black Angus cheeseburger, fries, rings, and a hand-scooped milkshake or root beer float.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $16.99
- The Sheriff's Burger
  Our juicy 1/2 lb. Black Angus burger topped with cheese and a fried egg.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $11.99
- Fried Dill Pickle Chips
  Signature item. Served with Texas petal sauce.
  $6.29
Signature Sandwiches
Served with French fries, Mel’s coleslaw, and kosher pickle.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Mel's Reuben
  Signature item. Served with a side of Thousand Island.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $14.99
- Mel's Famous Fish Sandwich
  Lightly breaded and deep-fried served with tartar sauce on a toasted garlic hoagie.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.99
- BBLT
  Better Bacon Lettuce Tomato. Substitute tomato with fried green tomato for an additional charge.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $10.99
- Turkey Bacon Club
  Roasted turkey & Apple-Wood smoked bacon on toasted artisan bread with mayo.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $15.59
- Aunt Rita's Bacon Grilled Cheese
  American, Swiss, provolone cheeses, tomatoes, and Apple-Wood smoked bacon on grilled thick artisan bread.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $11.99
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
  Fried boneless chicken tossed in our medium buffalo sauce and served with Mel’s blue cheese on a toasted garlic hoagie.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.59
- Chicken Parmesan
  Fried boneless chicken lightly breaded, topped with marinara sauce and provolone on a toasted garlic hoagie.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.59
- Salmon BLT
  Signature item. Served on toasted thick white artisan bread with lemon basil aioli, crisp Apple-Wood bacon, tender lettuce, and fried green tomatoes.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $16.59
- Albacore Tuna Salad Melt
  With American cheese on grilled artisan bread.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.99
Fire Grilled All-Natural Chicken Breast Sandwich
Antibiotic-free, 100% vegetarian-fed, no added hormones, and no preservatives. Served with French Fries, Mel’s coleslaw, and a kosher pickle.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Godfather's Chicken
  Herb marinated grilled chicken with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, crisp leaf lettuce with lemon basil aioli served on toasted ciabatta.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.59
- BBQ Chicken
  Topped with apple wood smoked bacon andcheddar cheese.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.99
- Caesar Chicken Wrap
  Fire-grilled chicken breast, romaine, Caesardressing wrapped in a sun-dried tomatotortilla.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.59
- Left Coast
  Topped with avocado, tomatoes, jack cheeseand chipotle aioli.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.59
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
  Fire-grilled chicken breast, mixed greens,ranch dressing wrapped in a sun-dried tomatotortilla.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.59
Old Fashion Floats, Shakes & Malt
- Old Fashion Floats
  $5.99
Signature Omelettes
Served with potato pancakes, homemade biscuits, and a cup of fresh fruit.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Veggie
  Green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and provolone cheese.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.99
- 3 Cheese
  Served with spicy jack, cheddar, and Swisscheese.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $11.99
- Mediterranean
  Signature item. Crumbled feta, chopped tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives, fresh baby spinach.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.99
- Avocado, Shrimp, Bacon & Goat Cheese
  *Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.99
- South of the Border
  Pepper jack, shredded cheddar, chopped tomatoes, salsa, jalapeños, sliced green onions, and grilled chicken.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.99
Appetizers & More
We use cholesterol-free and 0% trans-fat oil.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Chili Cheese Fries
  With Mel’s Chili and cheddar cheese.
  $7.59
- Hand-Cut Fried Green Tomatoes
  $7.99
- Fresh Baked Spinach Pie
  $7.99
- Windy City Chili With Cheese
  $6.69
- Fried Dill Pickle Chips
  Signature item. Served with Texas petal sauce.
  $6.29
- Mel's Chicken Quesadilla
  Signature item. Pepper jack cheese, shredded cheddar, AppleWood smoked bacon, tomatoes, and scallions in a sun-dried tomato tortilla.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.49
- Mel's Pulled Pork Quesadilla
  Signature item. Pepper jack cheese, shredded cheddar, AppleWood smoked bacon, tomatoes, and scallions in a sun-dried tomato tortilla.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.49
- Mel's Chicken Tenders
  Fresh-cut made to order. Served with honey mustard dressing and celery.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $9.99
- Buffalo Style
  Served with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $10.99
- Beer Battered Onion Rings
  Served with cayenne pepper sauce.
  $6.59
- Fresh Mozzarella Salad
  Fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes, roastedred peppers, sweet red balsamic marinatedonions served with roasted Italian ciabatta with pesto and raspberry balsamic drizzle.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.99
Gourmet Personal Pizzas
Add a Homemade Soup or a House Salad for an additional charge.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- 3 Cheese Classic
  Mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan topped with chopped tomatoes and fresh basil.
  $11.99
- Tangy BBQ Chicken
  Mel’s tangy BBQ chicken, red onions, and mozzarella.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.99
- Double Pepperoni
  Double pepperoni, provolone and mozzarella cheese.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.99
- Buffalo Chicken
  Signature item. Buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, red onions, chopped tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles finished with a drizzle of ranch dressing.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.99
- Vegetable
  Garlic pesto, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, onions, and spinach.
  $12.99
- Classic Sausage
  Italian sausage, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.99
Sensational Salads
*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Sanibel Salad
  Signature item. Crisp salad greens, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles, and cucumbers tossed in our honey bacon vinaigrette.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.99
- Traditional Caesar
  *Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.99
- Buffalo Chicken Salad
  Fried chicken tenders, tomatoes, cucumbers,red onions and blue cheese crumbles drizzledwith ranch dressing.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.99
- Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad
  Fresh spinach, quinoa, strawberries, blueberries, toasted almonds, cucumbers, goat cheese, mandarin oranges, and white balsamic honey vinaigrette.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $14.59
- Julienne Salad
  Chopped turkey, ham, cucumber, tomatoes,red onion, eggs, Swiss, and American cheesewith dressing.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.59
- Traditional Greek Salad
  Signature item.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $11.99
- Asian Salad
  Cucumbers, scallions, almonds, mandarin oranges, and rice noodles with our signature ginger dressing.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.99
- Hollywood Turkey Cobb
  Signature item. Fresh roasted turkey, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, Apple-Wood smoked bacon, red onions, blue cheese crumbles, chopped eggs, and avocado with dressing.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.99
- Sanibel Quinoa Bowl
  Served with craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles, spinach, and cucumbers in a honey vinaigrette.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.99
Mel's Famous Black Angus Burgers
1/2 pound Braveheart Black Angus burger served with Mel’s coleslaw. Burgers are cooked to medium-well unless requested otherwise. Add natural-cut French Fries, Wets, Cheese Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Onion Rings, Rings, and Fries for an additional charge. Voted the Best Burgers in Town.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Mel's Classic Cheeseburger
  Choice of American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $10.99
- Applewood Smoked Bacon Burger
  American cheese and Apple-Wood smoked bacon.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $11.99
- Patty Melt
  Melted Swiss, grilled onions on grilled rye.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $10.99
- Mushroom Swiss Burger
  Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $10.99
- The Sheriff's Burger
  Our juicy 1/2 lb. Black Angus burger topped with cheese and a fried egg.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $11.99
- Mel's Classic Hamburger
  *Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $8.99
- The Three B's Burger
  Signature item. Our juicy 1/2 lb. Black Angus burger rolled in blackened seasoning, grilled to your liking, topped with crispy bacon & melted blue cheese crumbles.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $11.99
American Idol Cheeseburger
A tribute to the old diner days.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- American Idol Cheeseburger
  10 oz smashed double Black Angus cheeseburger, fries, rings, and a hand-scooped milkshake or root beer float.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $16.99
Fork & Knife Sandwiches
Served with French fries, Mel’s coleslaw, and kosher pickle.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Original Belt Buster
  12 oz. Black Angus burger with grilled onions and tomatoes, Applewood smoked bacon and topped with American cheese. Served on a toasted garlic Hoagie.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.99
- Hot Brown
  Signature item. Turkey, ham, vine-ripened tomatoes, and Apple-Wood smoked bacon on Texas toast topped with our signature cheese sauce.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.59
- Philly Cheesesteak
  USDA Choice sirloin, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and provolone on a toasted garlic hoagie roll.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $12.99
- Chicken Belt Buster (Chicken Breast)
  12 oz. Black Angus burger with grilled onions and tomatoes, Applewood smoked bacon, and topped with American cheese. Served on a toasted garlic Hoagie.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $14.99
- Foot Long Cadillac Chili Dog
  Signature item. Topped with cheddar cheese, onions.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $11.99
Mel's Fresh Deli
Served with French fries, Mel’s coleslaw, and kosher pickle. Add soup for an additional charge.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Soprano's Roast Beef & Blue Cheese Sandwich
  USDA Choice Roast sirloin, crisp leaf lettuce, roasted red peppers, blue cheese crumbles served on toasted ciabatta with creamy horseradish-olive aioli.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.49
- Albacore Tuna Salad Wrap
  Made fresh daily, served with leaf lettuce and seasoned vine-ripened tomatoes.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $11.99
- Albacore Chicken Salad Wrap
  Made fresh daily, served with leaf lettuce and seasoned vine-ripened tomatoes.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $11.99
- Mile High Fresh-Cut Corned Beef
  Thinly sliced, served on rye.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $15.99
- Roasted Turkey Stack
  Signature item. Herb pesto aioli, seasoned vine-ripened tomatoes, provolone, crisp leaf lettuce, served on toasted ciabatta.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.49
Hot Old Fashion Open-Faced Sandwiches
Served with Mel’s mashed potatoes and homemade gravy on Texas toast
- Roast Sirloin of Beef
  $10.99
- Roasted Turkey
  Cooked on-premises oven-roasted turkey granny smith apple stuffing turkey gravy and cranberry sauce.
  $10.99
- Meatloaf
  $10.99
- Fried Pork Cutlet
  $10.99
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 potato fries is for an additional charge, Substitute a Caesar Salad or Greek Salad for an additional charge. *Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Roasted Turkey
  Signature item. Cooked on-premises, oven-roasted turkey, Granny Smith Apple stuffing, turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $16.99
- Mel's Black Angus Meatloaf
  Baked fresh daily and served with natural beef gravy.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $14.99
- Western Black Angus Chop Steak
  Signature item. 12 oz. chopped sirloin topped with grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, accompanied with seasonal vegetables.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $14.59
- Boneless Fried Chicken Tenders
  Deep-fried, hand-breaded chicken strips.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $14.99
- Real Big Country Fried Steak
  Served with Mel’s sausage gravy.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $15.99
- Old Fashion USDA Choice Pot Roast
  Mel’s tender and juicy pot roast smothered ingravy.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $15.99
- USDA Choice Baby Beef Liver
  A traditional favorite lightly dusted and pan-fried with crisp Apple-Wood smoked bacon and grilled onions.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $14.99
- Fried Duroc Pork Cutlet
  Hand-breaded pork cutlet, golden fried, served with natural gravy.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $14.99
Featured Items
*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Fish Fry
  Mel’s Catch with French fries and coleslaw. Served with your choice of soup or house salad.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $13.99
- USDA Choice Fresh Hand Cut Prime Rib (1/2 lb.)
  Slowly roasted with 17 spice blend. Served with baked potato and Caesar salad.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $18.99
Millionaire’s Corner
Served with rice or potato, coleslaw, and soup or house salad.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
- Surf & Turf
  USDA Choice Filet mignon and 4 oz Maine lobster tail, served with potato & our homemade chicken soup. Add a Greek or Caesar Salad for an additional charge.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $25.99
- Twin 4 oz. Maine Lobster Tails
  Served with potato and our homemade chicken soup.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $25.99
- Millionaire Salad
  Strawberry, Spinach Quinoa served with two 4 oz. Maine Lobster tails.*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  $24.99