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Mel-O-Dee

Bar · El Cerrito

4.6 · 274 reviews Google
www.melodeecocktails.com

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.

Best For

Groups Locals Late Night Casual Celebrations

Tip: Come for karaoke and get there early to sign up, as it gets packed. You can also bring your own food.

Features

🅿️ Parking Accessible
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

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Creekside Park
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San Gabriel Municipal Park
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Harding Park
A 531m

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Albany Hill Park
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Central Park
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Explore the area around Mel-O-Dee

Mel-O-Dee is located in El Cerrito, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Albany Cougar Athletic Field (A 366m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America
  • Creekside Park (A 441m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America
  • San Gabriel Municipal Park (A 467m) — park in the United States of America
  • Harding Park (A 531m) — park in Contra Costa County, California, United States of America
  • Albany Hill Park (A 698m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America
  • Central Park (A 805m) — park in Contra Costa County, California, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Sala House (A 930m)

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Frequently asked questions about Mel-O-Dee

Mel-O-Dee is located at 240 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530, El Cerrito.
Near Mel-O-Dee you can find points of interest such as Albany Cougar Athletic Field, Creekside Park, San Gabriel Municipal Park, Harding Park.
Mel-O-Dee offers bar cuisine.
Mel-O-Dee has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Mel-O-Dee offers the following services: dine-in.
Mel-O-Dee is ideal for groups, locals, late night, casual dining, celebrations.
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.
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

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Joanne Johnson

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!😊❤️

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Rachel DLM

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.

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Margarita Fernandez

We had a great time. It was karaoke night and that was so much fun! The drinks were good.

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Molly Stevens

I love this place. Definitely a dive bar with character and verve. Would come here anytime for karaoke, atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks!

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Eli Massey

Came to see the music with Lee Russell and a host of very talented musicians. Great vibe with a cozy stylish atmosphere. Loved it!

Joanne Johnson
Joanne Johnson

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!😊❤️

Rachel DLM
Rachel DLM

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.

Margarita Fernandez
Margarita Fernandez

We had a great time. It was karaoke night and that was so much fun! The drinks were good.

Molly S
Molly S

I love this place. Definitely a dive bar with character and verve. Would come here anytime for karaoke, atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks!

Eli Massey
Eli Massey

Came to see the music with Lee Russell and a host of very talented musicians. Great vibe with a cozy stylish atmosphere. Loved it!

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marlon parrish

Cool kareoke and game watching place and Bday 🎂 parties 🥳

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TheHungryzombie

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.

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Mario Salvagno

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!

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Cyn Bl

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

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Miata Libby

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!

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Maria Cristina Montufar

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.

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Renee M

A great place to hang out with your friends and have a good time

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Tammi Cason

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.

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Faith Elsen

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!

Renee M
Renee M

A great place to hang out with your friends and have a good time

marlon parrish
marlon parrish

Cool kareoke and game watching place and Bday 🎂 parties 🥳

Cyn Bl
Cyn Bl

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

Miata Libby
Miata Libby

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!

Sabrina Turner
Sabrina Turner

Karaoke was great I sing Areatha franklin BABY I love you i had the crowd going with that song...

Maria Cristina Montufar
Maria Cristina Montufar

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.

Tammi Cason
Tammi Cason

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.

Mario Salvagno
Mario Salvagno

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!

TheHungryzombie
TheHungryzombie

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.

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Cherie Amour

Great local hole in the wall bar...strong🥃🍸 & really fun karaoke 🎤 nights😁

Cherie Amour
Cherie Amour

Great local hole in the wall bar...strong🥃🍸 & really fun karaoke 🎤 nights😁

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Just_Jess5

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.

Just_Jess5
Just_Jess5

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.

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Preston Redding

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.

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Ashley Ellington

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.

Ashley Ellington
Ashley Ellington

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.

Preston Redding
Preston Redding

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.

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Jaco le Roux

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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Niru Giri

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.

Mysti D
Mysti D

This place had a great bartender and staff but it was like 115 inside! Totally disgustingly HOT!

Jaco le Roux
Jaco le Roux

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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🕐 Hours Today
12PM-2AM
Rating
4.6/5
💬 Reviews
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 45 min to 2.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 510-526-2131
🌐 Website
www.melodeecocktails.com

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