Mel's Hard Luck Diner

Listen to servers sing the classics while you enjoy a shake!

This was such a fun and unique experience!

Good food, great large menu, friendly staff and fun environment.

We came for lunch after a day exploring Silver Dollar City and were seated immediately.

They have a nice kid's menu with several options. My husband ordered a Reuben sandwich with fries and I ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich with fries. His Reuben was much better than mine - the croissant bread wasn't that fresh/flaky or moist. Fries were good though.

It's unique that all the servers are singers and sing during dining. They rotate songs and wander around singing to everyone inside - my daughter loved it.

Great dessert menu with huge sundaes - all portions here are gigantic and prices are very fair.

Phenomenal food! I ordered the Crazy for Catfish and it was spectacular! The vibes of the diner was fantastic, the servers are so kind and have beautiful voices!!! Next time I am in Branson, I WILL be returning!!!

We have been to Branson every three years since 2013 and Mel's is a must stop every time we are here. The food us amazing and the wait staff are all talented singers who put on a great performance.

If in Branson or near, don’t miss visiting this cafe. The food is good as is the service. The entertainment is fantastic! The servers sing to/ for you. Great voices, and great fun! Really need to check it out. It truly is a one of a kind. In August my grandson’s birthday and I’m taking him and his wife as a surprise! If you enjoy 50-60’s music or gospel you will truly enjoy it. They do take request.

Went on a family trip with 16 people, went early knowing it's a popular spot and they sat us quickly. The staff know what they are doing here and can take care of you.

I tried their peanut sandwich and it was worth it for sure. Crispy fries etc. I will say their shakes and desserts are half the reason to go there so save some room for dessert. Family style or solo desserts.

The star of the show is the staff, they sing every few songs and walk the place for videos and dancing. A few of them have fantastic voices.

A fun experience for old and young alike. I'd return if I come back to Branson.

The burger wasn't bad, but it wasn't end all be all. The reason we go every year on our vacation is because of the staff and the atmosphere. (And our kids love ice cream)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ok hear me out this place hands down was the best food we had while in Branson, it is very loud but you should expect that if you're going into an environment where your servers sing. Everyone was extremely friendly extremely upbeat place the wait was a little long and it was kind of confusing of whether you needed to make reservations put your name down or just wait in the line for the record go up to the rope put your name in they take your number text you when your table's ready makes a lot easier to know that.

Parking: You have people parking for the diner AND the shopping mall so it's very hard to find parking

Kid-friendliness: Definitely kid friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sixteen Ton Chili Burger, Burgers, French Fries, Root Beer Float

We loved this place! The food wasn't quite our style, but the atmosphere, the servers, the entertainment, all wonderful!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banana Split Is Huge for 3 of Us, Sandwich

Awesome place. Food was great and huge. Music was great and really created a fun atmosphere. Our server,Tre, was THE BEST! The dessert was so massive that 4 of us couldn’t finish it. Can’t wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Burgers

This place is awesome, we loved it! Great food! Live music! We will definitely go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food! Generous Portions. Family Friendly Atmosphere. And Singing Staff. Alot of fun! Would definitely recommend.

Kid-friendliness: Yes. Tables easy to get to.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Chicken Tenders, Ice Cream Sundaes, Root Beer Float

Great food, great dessert and great entertainment. Matt K was our favorite!!! He’s amazing and would go to a concert of just Matt!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Neat experience and great ice cream!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place was really good the chocolate nachos were really good and the Mel's grilled cheese was amazing the service was really good. I really recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5