This is the place to go when your craving exotic or food with a twist. A true hidden gem here in Sarasota. The food is amazing. My only complaint is that I go and eat two or three dinner plates. Portions are smaller. I always go with a group of friends and we share everything and we get courses... Appetizers,... More

This is Small Plates to the Max! Great wide ranging menu and your expectations will be exceeded. Our dinner with six of us included eight or more different dishes and there was not one that disappointed. Servers were knowledgable and courses were managed quite well. The only negative is that the decor is somewhat stark and dark. Enjoy now!

Dined after theatre, and surprised premises were nearly empty at 7:45 pm. Enjoyed several unusual and delicious small plates, shared with my wife: Rangoons, duck spring rolls, duck tacos, and lamb chops. Each was a special treat, uniquely prepared. Decided to go for dessert, which we seldom do, and were treated to a luscious frozen key lime pie. Wines were... More

Won't make our list. Sorry to say..........but, we had such high hopes. Very creative menu, and we love small plates. The good........yes, the menu is creative. And 2 of the 5 dishes were excellent. The short ribs, and the pork belly. Superb. The bad........the exterior and the interior are totally uninviting. Honestly, it looks like a makeover of a nail... More

Recent reviews from 2013 are right about the food. But it sounds like none of these people had the good fortune to enjoy Chef Lan's original restaurant before the recent transformation. The photo on this site for MeLANge should be removed/changed as that charming, inviting exterior was the old restaurant and IS NO MORE. At our first experience last month... More

lots of variety on the menu, small plates and so conducive to sharing several different things. Especially liked the rabbit tacos and duck brie crepes, and the key lime pie was one of the best I've had. I gather its more of a late night place because the restaurant was fairly empty around 7:30

Had the tasting menu at MeLange the other night. The food was incredibly good, not a loser among the many courses, and a bargain to boot. Before dinner we opted for some of their mixed drinks. The sazerac was to die for. Next time we want to try the wine pairings with dinner. Decor is somewhat lacking, but service is... More

Delightful. The foie gras was hit, as were the quail, and various other dishes. I would not hesitate to recommend. Restaurant a little clattery-- hard surfaces. Server MOST helpful and patient. All courses are small. I managed 2, with a shared salad. Others managed dessert, as well. My personal bill was less than $55US-- had a couple of glasses of... More

This was our second time dining here and the experience remains delightful. I do not understand why on each visit most tables are empty. There are few restaurants in the area with such an eclectic menu, combining numerous ingredients in different ways, while not losing the taste of any of them in an array of highly creative, well-prepared dishes such... More