Worst place ever. I went to brunch. They wanted 45 per person then wanted to upcharge for everything. As a black community you can say brunch and want to upcharge for everything. You wanted 15 extra for chicken wings like yo seriously you wanted 45 for oysters and bacon egg and cheese grits shrimp fish and chicken and waffles and only one type of dessert. This is why I don’t support a lot of black peoples business. It’s price gouging
Jazmin Kamilah
I attended a holiday party at Meli Melo. It was a nice sized location. If you don’t drive, it’s close to a train station, which is a plus. The staff was very welcoming. The food and drinks were great as well. It was a good vibe all around. I would definitely recommend! I’d actually consider hosting my future event at this location.
Edwyna Lucas
Went here for a night out and the service was wonderful! The bartender was so nice and funny with us and the drinks were amazing! The food was great as well! Will definitely be back!
Hadassah Vincent
Loved this place! The vibe was great, the food was great, the DJ was great! I waited a bit long for my drinks but they were also great once I got them.
marcia emile
They actually deserve 1 but I’m giving them a 2 because bartender/waiter was really trying. My friend make a reservation since Wednesday for her birthday when we arrived there they didn’t have it on paper. It’s cause a lot of confusion because my friend had the name of the person that took her reservation and the person was present.The food was ok except for the diri cole. They don’t have goody bag. So unprofessional I won’t go back and would not recommend it. Not enough variety of food on Sunday they don’t have lambi, griot, black rice. ??????
Fanel Hyppolite
Had to wait almost 2hrs to enter the restaurant. Operating hours is 4pm, got there at 420pm and doors was still locked until 530 ish. Went there a 2nd time and same deal, this time i didnt wait. Food was good service was ok, drinks was real good. Atmosphere was good but music was too loud, couldnt even hear my date.Parking: Parking available in the rear.
Olivier Rose-Dadie
5 stars for waiters and bartender. 0 star for management. They do not give enough food for your money. One piece of fried plantain, one acra, one piece of fried pork per guess. No respect for your plan and no excuse.
RickSuRReaL Ricky
I gave it 2 stars because I can't lie. The food is actually good, but not consistently good if that makes sense. Been there 3x and the only thing consistent was weak service. I keep trying to give my people a try but my last visit is what got me here on Google. It was a family dinner that we made reservations for. SMH. No tassot, no legume, no djon djon... You can't request patron in your drinks either unless you're buying the entire bottle. Y'all have to do better. The actual service providers were doing their best but the decision makers here clearly set them up to fail. Get it together.
Genisis G.
I would give this place a zero if i could. You guys are broke. If you cant afford to order instacart DO NOT ORDER. You are putting someones job in jeopardy because you dont make enough money to AFFORD what you order. They olaced an instacart order asked to be shown the product to make sure it was right, and then when confirmed it was right still claimed it was wrong so they could get their money back. You aren't honest and I worry what that means for your food. Do better.
Richardine St.Louime
I'm giving two stars only because the waitstaff and bartender really really tried. However, they can only work with what they are given. The menu was handed to us as if everything was available, we order and oh sorry no tassot,. OK then let's have the pasta, oh sorry no pasta. Ummmm, ok then we'll take 3 legume, ooh sorry only one legume available. Mind you they opened at 4 and we had 730 reservations. The restaurant was completely empty yet the appetizers took an hour to get. Ordered a patron margarita and was told patron is only available if we buy the whole bottle. The fish was a joke at best and insulting at worst. I've never seen poisson gwo sél that was so small! Fried fish, small. I'm talking like the amount of fish on a po' boy sandwich small. The rice and beans was undercooked and literally tasted like water! The meatballs were sour and the one bite my daughter took had her throwing up. Would not recommend! Just stick to the old saying "We have food at home"
Came here for a private event and the place so I was told has been renovated. It looked nice inside many tables and a small dance floor. The bar is a great size the only thing they need is real bartenders it should never take 40 minutes for someone to get 1 drink and this was all night! There was a point of the event that was open bar now let me say this I'm not sure how many people actually got a drink however it's a shame that you intend on allowing at least everyone at the event an hour or two to be able to get drinks and majority of people were not able to get a drink during this time. The gentleman that was behind the bar was def. Trying his best however the young lady on her phone and not helping was disappointing to see. I believe the owner/manager also started to help at some point but that was also limited! A lot of money was lost this night! The food was in a small corner maybe 6 trays and it was so dark we used our phones to see what they were serving. Not ideal! I hope they get it together soon.
Andrea Ellis
Place is big and spacious, Beautiful ambiance, clean bathrooms.
Jazzy J
My husband and I went a Sunday night ,it was old hits night..great music.. drinks price was ok ? great crowd and atmosphere, clean and spacious..we dance all night till 4am ..we enjoyed our 1st time..we will be going back again...
CHANTALE LEON
OMG my first time there and I loved it the food was delicious the service impeccable I remember my server being so friendly so warm I felt like I was at home the food is extremely affordable and they give you big portions so that already tells you that they want you to enjoy the moment by the way the drinks delicious slightly on the strong side which was perfect for me cuz most places water their dreams down they were great I loved it. Take yourself take a date take your entire family it was just beautiful I love that thank you very much to all the staff there.
Patti Scalise
I’ve been to Meli Melo since it opened because every time I’ve been there the food is always delicious whether it’s a salad or a ham and cheese croissant , or any sandwich has been outstanding ! I bring my family and friends there and my friend from NJ loved it so much that we are going again tomorrow and for her to drive two hours to come to your restaurant you should be flattered ! Your staff are the best always so sweet and friendly! You have me as a customer for life ! I’d recommend your bistro very highly.Patti ScaliseStamford Ct
Worst place ever. I went to brunch. They wanted 45 per person then wanted to upcharge for everything. As a black community you can say brunch and want to upcharge for everything. You wanted 15 extra for chicken wings like yo seriously you wanted 45 for oysters and bacon egg and cheese grits shrimp fish and chicken and waffles and only one type of dessert. This is why I don’t support a lot of black peoples business. It’s price gouging
I attended a holiday party at Meli Melo. It was a nice sized location. If you don’t drive, it’s close to a train station, which is a plus. The staff was very welcoming. The food and drinks were great as well. It was a good vibe all around. I would definitely recommend! I’d actually consider hosting my future event at this location.
Went here for a night out and the service was wonderful! The bartender was so nice and funny with us and the drinks were amazing! The food was great as well! Will definitely be back!
Loved this place! The vibe was great, the food was great, the DJ was great! I waited a bit long for my drinks but they were also great once I got them.
They actually deserve 1 but I’m giving them a 2 because bartender/waiter was really trying. My friend make a reservation since Wednesday for her birthday when we arrived there they didn’t have it on paper. It’s cause a lot of confusion because my friend had the name of the person that took her reservation and the person was present.The food was ok except for the diri cole. They don’t have goody bag. So unprofessional I won’t go back and would not recommend it. Not enough variety of food on Sunday they don’t have lambi, griot, black rice. ??????
Had to wait almost 2hrs to enter the restaurant. Operating hours is 4pm, got there at 420pm and doors was still locked until 530 ish. Went there a 2nd time and same deal, this time i didnt wait. Food was good service was ok, drinks was real good. Atmosphere was good but music was too loud, couldnt even hear my date.Parking: Parking available in the rear.
5 stars for waiters and bartender. 0 star for management. They do not give enough food for your money. One piece of fried plantain, one acra, one piece of fried pork per guess. No respect for your plan and no excuse.
I gave it 2 stars because I can't lie. The food is actually good, but not consistently good if that makes sense. Been there 3x and the only thing consistent was weak service. I keep trying to give my people a try but my last visit is what got me here on Google. It was a family dinner that we made reservations for. SMH. No tassot, no legume, no djon djon... You can't request patron in your drinks either unless you're buying the entire bottle. Y'all have to do better. The actual service providers were doing their best but the decision makers here clearly set them up to fail. Get it together.
I would give this place a zero if i could. You guys are broke. If you cant afford to order instacart DO NOT ORDER. You are putting someones job in jeopardy because you dont make enough money to AFFORD what you order. They olaced an instacart order asked to be shown the product to make sure it was right, and then when confirmed it was right still claimed it was wrong so they could get their money back. You aren't honest and I worry what that means for your food. Do better.
I'm giving two stars only because the waitstaff and bartender really really tried. However, they can only work with what they are given. The menu was handed to us as if everything was available, we order and oh sorry no tassot,. OK then let's have the pasta, oh sorry no pasta. Ummmm, ok then we'll take 3 legume, ooh sorry only one legume available. Mind you they opened at 4 and we had 730 reservations. The restaurant was completely empty yet the appetizers took an hour to get. Ordered a patron margarita and was told patron is only available if we buy the whole bottle. The fish was a joke at best and insulting at worst. I've never seen poisson gwo sél that was so small! Fried fish, small. I'm talking like the amount of fish on a po' boy sandwich small. The rice and beans was undercooked and literally tasted like water! The meatballs were sour and the one bite my daughter took had her throwing up. Would not recommend! Just stick to the old saying "We have food at home"
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Came here for a private event and the place so I was told has been renovated. It looked nice inside many tables and a small dance floor. The bar is a great size the only thing they need is real bartenders it should never take 40 minutes for someone to get 1 drink and this was all night! There was a point of the event that was open bar now let me say this I'm not sure how many people actually got a drink however it's a shame that you intend on allowing at least everyone at the event an hour or two to be able to get drinks and majority of people were not able to get a drink during this time. The gentleman that was behind the bar was def. Trying his best however the young lady on her phone and not helping was disappointing to see. I believe the owner/manager also started to help at some point but that was also limited! A lot of money was lost this night! The food was in a small corner maybe 6 trays and it was so dark we used our phones to see what they were serving. Not ideal! I hope they get it together soon.
Place is big and spacious, Beautiful ambiance, clean bathrooms.
My husband and I went a Sunday night ,it was old hits night..great music.. drinks price was ok ? great crowd and atmosphere, clean and spacious..we dance all night till 4am ..we enjoyed our 1st time..we will be going back again...
OMG my first time there and I loved it the food was delicious the service impeccable I remember my server being so friendly so warm I felt like I was at home the food is extremely affordable and they give you big portions so that already tells you that they want you to enjoy the moment by the way the drinks delicious slightly on the strong side which was perfect for me cuz most places water their dreams down they were great I loved it. Take yourself take a date take your entire family it was just beautiful I love that thank you very much to all the staff there.
I’ve been to Meli Melo since it opened because every time I’ve been there the food is always delicious whether it’s a salad or a ham and cheese croissant , or any sandwich has been outstanding ! I bring my family and friends there and my friend from NJ loved it so much that we are going again tomorrow and for her to drive two hours to come to your restaurant you should be flattered ! Your staff are the best always so sweet and friendly! You have me as a customer for life ! I’d recommend your bistro very highly.Patti ScaliseStamford Ct