Mels at 22 - Cooperstown (NY)

4 /5 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 wasnt as good. The meat wasnt 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.

4 /5 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!

5 /5 Martin Davis: I would say the distance the best meal Ive had in a very long time at a restaurant that I did not know. Was referred to them by the Baseball Hall of Fame, and it lived up to all the hype they gave it. Patio was awesome to sit on. The service was superb, and the food was just to die for.

5 /5 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.

4 /5 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.