Debbie Lisi

Delicious food! They definitely do not skimp on the portions! Huge piece of Chicken Parm was on top of a platter of spaghetti and the Fish & Chips were plentiful. I have never been served so many french fries and boy were they yummy! 😋 Our server was very attentive without being intrusive. Prices were reasonable.

maddie holland

Excellent! All around. Crab cakes tasted like just out of Chesapeake Bay, Rebeccas service, attentive and friendly. We had dessert and cocktails which boosted our cost of meal.

Bec Collins

We went for my birthday and the food was amazing! I had the roasted mushroom burger and my wife had the Caesar salad with shrimp. The burger was massive and loaded with toppings. The flavor was top notch. My wife really enjoyed her salad and she said the shrimp were grilled to perfection. Our server was very attentive and friendly and the atmosphere was vibrant. If you’re in town and looking for a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy a nice lunch, check out this place. Just take notice of their hours because they close for an hour to prep for dinner.

Ellen Miller

Food was amazing, we had a bowl of New England Clam Chowder, the smoked salmon for our appetizer & Burger without the bun salad & shared everything, my husband & I. Our waitress was very friendly & helpful in making our choices.

Paul Waldschmidt

This is a great spot for food and drinks on the tiny strip that is downtown Cooperstown. Having just spent a week in a rough and tumble camp barracks with thirteen 12 year olds, perhaps my expectations were a bit low, but I was really blown away by the quality of the food and drinks here.

+1

Regina Comer

Do not overlook this little gem! You have to try it! We visited the Baseball Hall of Fame and while walking to Sam’s Pizzeria across the street, we were immediately deterred by a young girl smoking a cigarette and singing outside of the pizzeria and blocking the door. We walked down to the corner and remembered the reviews of Mel’s we’re pretty good. So glad we were deterred! Ambiance was so pretty, our server was so attentive, and the food was fantastic! We ordered the fried mozzarella and the sauce was delicious. Crispy fry on the mozzarella, too. The clam chowder was also amazing in flavor, consistency and the clams were plentiful, big and tender! Potatoes were big also! My son got the children’s macaroni and cheese which was still a large portion! We also loved that it was house made and not packaged Kraft. I ordered the adult macaroni & cheese, also so tasty and rich! My husband got the burger special. Probably the best beer cheese we’ve ever had and the burger was cooked perfectly. We live in Texas or else we’d make this spot a weekly thing!

Quaint, small town upscale bar restaurant.\n\nExcellent service \n\nFantastic Clam Chowder. Beet salad with the best cook piece of salmon I have ever had.\n\nLooking forward to my next visit.

Quaint, small town upscale bar restaurant.\n\nExcellent service \n\nFantastic Clam chowder. Beet salad with the best cook piece of salmon I have ever had.\n\nLooking forward to my next visit.

Quaint, small town upscale bar restaurant.\n\nExcellent service \n\nFantastic Clam Chowder. Beet salad with the best cook piece of salmon I have ever had.\n\nLooking forward to my next visit.

Quaint, small town upscale bar restaurant.\n\nExcellent service \n\nFantastic Clam chowder. Beet salad with the best cook piece of salmon I have ever had.\n\nLooking forward to my next visit.

Quaint, small town upscale bar restaurant.\n\nExcellent service \n\nFantastic Clam Chowder. Beet salad with the best cook piece of salmon I have ever had.\n\nLooking forward to my next visit.

got amazing burgers with some friends! super quick service and the staff was friendly!

got amazing burgers with some friends! super quick service and the staff was friendly!

got amazing burgers with some friends! super quick service and the staff was friendly!

Great food and ambience. Service great. Drinks are magnificent. The food is not expensive and great taste. I will totally recommend this place for a quick bite.

Wow what a great find! We stopped in for lunch after shopping on Main Street and I was blown away by the beautiful ambiance of a clean, well decorated, and tidy restaurant. Then came the best burge…

Wow what a great find! We stopped in for lunch after shopping on Main Street and I was blown away by the beautiful ambiance of a clean, well decorated, and tidy restaurant. Then came the best burge…

Came in with a group of 6 and everyone loved their meal. 4 of the 6 got the clam chowder and loved it. The burger was delicious as well. Great spot for lunch!

Delicious beet salad. Excellent clam chowder. \nGreat service. Ate outdoors very relaxing.

Best Mac and cheese in town! Great menu from top to bottom. If you have to wait, do it, it’s worth the wait!

Best Mac and cheese in town! Great menu from top to bottom. If you have to wait, do it, it’s worth the wait!

NOT just you typical corner bistro, Mel’s is a delightful surprise. By 7:00 pm one of the specials had already sold out! Our food was fresh, delicious and a good portion. The special that night (tend…

OK, it was Induction Weekend and the place was alive! Still, the service was attentive, quick and friendly. My burger was tasty and its presentation didn't seem at all rushed despite the full h…

OK, it was Induction Weekend and the place was alive! Still, the service was attentive, quick and friendly. My burger was tasty and its presentation didn't seem at all rushed despite the full h…

Great and fast service on a busy day! I always enjoy stopping here for dinner on my trips to the Hall of Fame induction ceremony each summer. Every year I have been impressed with the speed with wh…

We really enjoyed our lunch at Mel’s; the location, seating, and ambiance were really nice and clean. It was the best meal we’ve have while traveling in NY at the best bang-for-buck. The menu had l…

We really enjoyed our lunch at Mel’s; the location, seating, and ambiance were really nice and clean. It was the best meal we’ve have while traveling in NY at the best bang-for-buck. The menu had l…

Delicious food, reasonably priced, great beer selection. Have eaten here many times and it never disappoints. Recently had the terryaki salmon, which I believe is a new item. It was a large port…

We had a nice lunch here after going to the Baseball Hall of Fame. It is a cute, quaint restaurant with friendly service. My husband got the burger and fries and I got the haddock sandwich and frie…

Accommodated nearly our whole team, luck out! Favorite place of the week! A must go! Beat salad unreal, black & blue burger awesome! Get here!

My wife and I had dinner here during a recent visit to Cooperstown. Service (Michelle GG) was fast and friendly. We each had a wine/beer and an amazing cup of new England chowder, followed by cra…

Our lunch was very good and served promptly. The waitress was so friendly and the restaurant was clean and inviting.

A few friends and myself visited Cooperstown this past weekend and found Mel's after hanging out at the park. The inside of the restaurant is clean and sophisticated. The staff was very friendl…

Linda Shul

Friendly service and wonderful atmosphere. The food was good but the Diablo was too spicy (and I love hot food!). The chocolate mousse cake is to die for!

Ian Tilley

Enjoyed myself here. They were very gracious and let me sit at the bar during the shift change. Service was great, friendly and efficient. Food was a mixed bag... The prawn entre (starter) was fantastic, unfortunately the burger wasn't as good. The meat wasn't seasoned and it had an overwhelming burnt taste. My key lime pie was was ok but I have had much better. Given the standard of the Prawns, I am inclined to think that the burger was not representative of the rest of the menu. I would definitely give them another chance.

Elizabeth Fitzgerald

My husband and I recently celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary at Mel’s, and it was our first time dining there! The food was delicious— I really enjoyed my filet and opted to swap out the potatoes for mushroom risotto. The risotto was a little undercooked, but the flavor was on point. We started with the cheese curds, which were scrumptious—a great find since they’re hard to come by in the surrounding area. My husband had the New Orleans Shrimp dish and thought it was good overall, though he mentioned it tasted more like BBQ sauce than traditional Cajun seasoning. The Mel’s Cosmo was tasty, but with the large strawberry garnish, it felt like you were only getting about half a martini. That said, our server was incredibly sweet and even surprised us with flowers for our special day—such a thoughtful touch! We were also seated by the windows, which made the experience feel a bit more special. One thing to note: the atmosphere is more casual than the photos online suggest. Most patrons were dressed in baseball caps and shorts, so we felt slightly overdressed expecting a more upscale casual vibe. We had a wonderful experience overall and look forward to coming back for another meal.

+1

Oh Doyle

A valiant attempt at fine dining. Service was great, food was pretty good. Most of our dishes came out on the bland side and were overcooked. Given the price point of the entrées, I would say it was a good value overall.

+6

Can't go wrong here, the reviews are good for a reason. Clam chowder needs more clams, wedge needs more bacon and the blue cheese dressing is just ok. Cheese curds are great fried shrimp not …

Staff was nice and responsive. Atmosphere was chill and nice. Very clean. Food was very good-- not great but very good.

Staff was nice and responsive. atmosphere was chill and nice. Very clean. Food was very good-- not great but very good.

Great place for lunch and maybe more. Salads were super fresh. burger and Reuben were excellent. Prices were very reasonable especially for the quality. It's busy, but worth the wait.

I ordered the haddock...served with mashed pptato and steamed veggies. Very good. 25.00. My husband ordered the fried haddock over fries with coleslaw. Also 25.00. The haddock was definitely serve…

Had lunch with family. Food and atmosphere was wonderful. We all had something different and everything was delicious. Only issue our server was horrible. Had to keep asking the other servers t…

We enjoyed dinner outside on a lovely night. The restaurant was very busy and these people worked hard! Had an absolutely delicious Cosmo at the bar while waiting for our table to be ready. The spe…

Great fish fry special today (10/17/25), but fries were poorly cooked. Corned Beef was excellent. Bathrooms clean and accommodating. Service was great. I'm giving it three stars because I got the f…

Food was great, service was great…but I felt like I was having dinner with the other couples seated on either side of me, not really what I’m looking for in fine dining. The waiter stood between the…

food was great, service was great…but I felt like I was having dinner with the other couples seated on either side of me, not really what I’m looking for in fine dining. The waiter stood between t…

Food was great, service was great…but I felt like I was having dinner with the other couples seated on either side of me, not really what I’m looking for in fine dining. The waiter stood between…

This was recommended to us as a fine place to eat where we stayed. We disagree and others we met said the same. The food and drinks were just OK. There are other Cooperstown restaurants that are mu…

Casual, fun, quiet. Drinks and aps were fine. Good bartender. Food average. Nice atmosphere. Not many other choices.

The food is is good, fresh and well prepared. The service while friendly was distracted. I waited while 2 tables that were seated after me received their drinks. I had to ask for a server and when …

Never felt welcomed, sat at the bar, relatively quiet, never got service. Usually decent food, but never seem to be too interested in expediting any service.

Never felt welcomed, sat at the bar, relatively quiet, never got service. Usually decent food, but never seem to be too interested in expediting any service.

Never felt welcomed, sat at the bar, relatively quiet, never got service. Usually decent food, but never seem to be too interested in expediting any service.

if you are going here because it's popular. it is popular. the ambitious menu might fare well when it's slow. but they cannot cook a burger to temperature. get a salad or something that does not re…

if you are going here because it's popular. it is popular. the ambitious menu might fare well when it's slow. but they cannot cook a burger to temperature. get a salad or something that does not re…

Autumn Coogs

They used to have great vegan options- not anymore. Here’s my old review: Amazing! The veggie wrap is amazing and vegan. It’s great with the crumbles or with portabella mushroom! It has a phenomenal mango salsa. I added avocado and onions but I know it would be great without. Recently renovated, somewhat upscale dining. Lunch prices are very reasonable. We also got a side of the beets, yum! The balsamic dressing has an Italian feel (so good) and the French fries were good.

Stephannie Guilbault

Disappointed in the entrees served. Allison our waitress gave fine service. The restaurant itself had a nice atmosphere. The table ordered two appetizers and four entrees. The appetizers were good (the Brussels sprout pork belly were the star of the night). Unfortunately, our main course was disappointing. The shrimp scampi was just okay, (frozen shrimp). The burger was probably the better meal from the four we got. The cod special was cold and not salted or seasoned. We ordered a prime rib special which could only come medium not medium rare due to the time (which is understandable due to the time 8pm). The steak came out cold and fully cooked. Tasted awful like old meat. We asked for it to be taken back and warmed up. Once we received the steak back it wasn’t any better and the rest of the table had finished their meals. The manager at this point has come in to check on us and apologized and took the steak off the table and bill. She stated that the pork chop (our second option if the prime special wasn’t available) was almost ready. We were reluctant to accept it due to the table being done eating and ready to leave but the manager brought it out anyways we said we didn’t want it but insisted we try it. The pork chop was also over cooked and dry (tough to even get a fork in it). We took a bite to try, it was hard to cut the glaze was good and mashed potato sides were also very good but that was it. Not wanting to cause more fuss my partner just asked for the bill. I privately told the manager the pork chop was tough and dry and we couldn’t eat it. Very dissatisfied with the fact that we still had to pay $27 for the pork chop that we couldn’t even eat or take home to reheat.