Mel-O-Dee
Bar · El Cerrito
About Mel-O-Dee
At Mel-O-Dee, we're a classic cocktail lounge with a retro vibe that's equal parts nostalgic charm and modern sophistication. Our TVs show live sports, keeping you entertained while our karaoke nights get the party started. But it's not all about the ambiance - our food is a highlight, with deliciou...
At Mel-O-Dee, we're a classic cocktail lounge with a retro vibe that's equal parts nostalgic charm and modern sophistication. Our TVs show live sports, keeping you entertained while our karaoke nights get the party started. But it's not all about the ambiance - our food is a highlight, with delicious bites that complement our extensive drink menu perfectly. We've received rave reviews from customers who appreciate our attentive service and cozy atmosphere. Come experience it for yourself at 240 El Cerrito Plaza in El Cerrito, CA - we can't wait to serve you.
What Customers Say About Mel-O-Dee
Mel-O-Dee is a popular dive bar known for its lively karaoke nights and friendly, supportive atmosphere. Customers rave about the diverse music, strong drinks, and welcoming regulars. It's a great spot for a fun night out with friends.
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Tip: Come for karaoke and get there early to sign up, as it gets packed. You can also bring your own food.
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Mel-O-Dee El Cerrito Reviews
I go for Karaoke and drinks & have the most fun ever! I feel safe, everyone is there for fun & party! Now 2025 - I'm still at Melodies and Karaoke 🎤 is still great, as is the service. Security when leaving to make sure we're safe when going home! Come join our family! Ralph is the owner and is kind to everyone!😊❤️
A great bar. The owner runs it very well. A safe fun environment. Patrons are really great. Everyone gets to know each other. The owner is really friendly and goes out of his way to make everyone comfortable. It is my husband and my favorite bar and the only one we trust during covid. They check Vax cards and IDs.
We had a great time. It was karaoke night and that was so much fun! The drinks were good.
I love this place. Definitely a dive bar with character and verve. Would come here anytime for karaoke, atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks!
Came to see the music with Lee Russell and a host of very talented musicians. Great vibe with a cozy stylish atmosphere. Loved it!
I go for Karaoke and drinks & have the most fun ever! I feel safe, everyone is there for fun & party! Now 2025 - I'm still at Melodies and Karaoke 🎤 is still great, as is the service. Security when leaving to make sure we're safe when going home! Come join our family! Ralph is the owner and is kind to everyone!😊❤️
A great bar. The owner runs it very well. A safe fun environment. Patrons are really great. Everyone gets to know each other. The owner is really friendly and goes out of his way to make everyone comfortable. It is my husband and my favorite bar and the only one we trust during covid. They check Vax cards and IDs.
We had a great time. It was karaoke night and that was so much fun! The drinks were good.
I love this place. Definitely a dive bar with character and verve. Would come here anytime for karaoke, atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks!
Came to see the music with Lee Russell and a host of very talented musicians. Great vibe with a cozy stylish atmosphere. Loved it!
Cool kareoke and game watching place and Bday 🎂 parties 🥳
No frills dive bar that has the best karaoke you'll ever experience. The absolutely best crowd too, no matter how bad someone sings, they all dance and applaud, super supportive. Extremely diverse music as well, you'll hear someone sing a Danzig song, then Prince, then Garth Brooks, etc... Drinks are cheap and strong too.
Absolute banger of a bar, from the decor to the crowd. Came for the ball drop NYE and didn't regret it. Bartender made a fabulous French 75!
Good experiences I had here with my ex I enjoyed every moment there atmosphere was great went to watch some charger football games and just after work from the post office had a few drinks n crash at his place now I’m too far away to go back to get a drink here in Arizona has been tough to find good places to go
Went with one of my oldest friends to check out the karaoke lounge and let me tell you... the vibe was so energetic, you could hear the fun from the parking lot. The KJ was so nice even though there was a long list of singers to get through, she said she would work us in since I had to make curfew. What a sweetheart!
Brought our own food, for a retirement party, but service for the drinks was fairly fast at the bar. Some ppl said drinks needed more alcohol, and others were slurring their words on the first...I guess beauty is in in the eye of the beholder. Pretty supportive crowd for the singers, and a good time was had by all, singers and dancers.
A great place to hang out with your friends and have a good time
You are allowed to bring outside food. It's a small community hangout with plenty of regulars. You are immediately part of the family from day one. Karaoke four nights a week. Friendly service and nice strong drinks.
This place is the best for karaoke and good drinks! The owner, bouncer, and staff are friendly. The karaoke DJs are great too and have a very large selection of songs to choose from. I love the relaxed atmosphere and all the locals that join every weekend. Reminds me of a small town tavern. Highly recommend!
A great place to hang out with your friends and have a good time
Cool kareoke and game watching place and Bday 🎂 parties 🥳
Good experiences I had here with my ex I enjoyed every moment there atmosphere was great went to watch some charger football games and just after work from the post office had a few drinks n crash at his place now I’m too far away to go back to get a drink here in Arizona has been tough to find good places to go
Went with one of my oldest friends to check out the karaoke lounge and let me tell you... the vibe was so energetic, you could hear the fun from the parking lot. The KJ was so nice even though there was a long list of singers to get through, she said she would work us in since I had to make curfew. What a sweetheart!
Karaoke was great I sing Areatha franklin BABY I love you i had the crowd going with that song...
Brought our own food, for a retirement party, but service for the drinks was fairly fast at the bar. Some ppl said drinks needed more alcohol, and others were slurring their words on the first...I guess beauty is in in the eye of the beholder. Pretty supportive crowd for the singers, and a good time was had by all, singers and dancers.
You are allowed to bring outside food. It's a small community hangout with plenty of regulars. You are immediately part of the family from day one. Karaoke four nights a week. Friendly service and nice strong drinks.
Absolute banger of a bar, from the decor to the crowd. Came for the ball drop NYE and didn't regret it. Bartender made a fabulous French 75!
No frills dive bar that has the best karaoke you'll ever experience. The absolutely best crowd too, no matter how bad someone sings, they all dance and applaud, super supportive. Extremely diverse music as well, you'll hear someone sing a Danzig song, then Prince, then Garth Brooks, etc... Drinks are cheap and strong too.
Great local hole in the wall bar...strong🥃🍸 & really fun karaoke 🎤 nights😁
Great local hole in the wall bar...strong🥃🍸 & really fun karaoke 🎤 nights😁
Atmosphere was great. The regulars were great. Karaoke was fun to watch, we will have to participate next time. Bartenders were not very aware. Took about 10 minutes of sitting at the bar before a regular flagged down a bartender for us.
Atmosphere was great. The regulars were great. Karaoke was fun to watch, we will have to participate next time. Bartenders were not very aware. Took about 10 minutes of sitting at the bar before a regular flagged down a bartender for us.
Definitely a dive bar. Minimal comfortable personal spacing. Drinks are CA fairly priced. Karaoke is the draw-partipants are fun and energetic, not necessarily talented.
It can get packed in here as the karaoke is so much fun. If you want to sing get on the list early. The drinks are decently priced and the bartenders are friendly. The crowd is a mixed bag and the women's bathroom is nice but really hot in there. The door man is very friendly. They have chips but no food.
It can get packed in here as the karaoke is so much fun. If you want to sing get on the list early. The drinks are decently priced and the bartenders are friendly. The crowd is a mixed bag and the women's bathroom is nice but really hot in there. The door man is very friendly. They have chips but no food.
Definitely a dive bar. Minimal comfortable personal spacing. Drinks are CA fairly priced. Karaoke is the draw-partipants are fun and energetic, not necessarily talented.
The host physically pushed me out the door because I couldn't show him my physical ID, and I just pointed at my friends and said I'd like to wait by the door so they can see I couldn't come in. He was very rude. People don't need to be treated like garbage because they didn't bring their ID.
This was our first time here. We gave our name for singing and our name was never called. They were putting our names at the last. Very unfair. They were only calling name of people who regularly comes and gives good tips. It was very biased. Very disappointing behavior. Very unfair.
This place had a great bartender and staff but it was like 115 inside! Totally disgustingly HOT!
The host physically pushed me out the door because I couldn't show him my physical ID, and I just pointed at my friends and said I'd like to wait by the door so they can see I couldn't come in. He was very rude. People don't need to be treated like garbage because they didn't bring their ID.
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