Mel's $6 Lunch Special

Monday—Pan Roasted Salmon Cakes
Tuesday—Cobb Salad or House-Made Reuben Sandwich
Wednesday—Grilled Angus Burger
Thursday—Mel’s Grilled Salmon
Friday—Beer-Battered Fish and Chips
Saturday—Achiote Braised Kurobuta Pork Tacos

This was my first time visiting Mel's. I have to admit, at first glance when I walked in I was a bit unsure. The Lunch crowd was a bit older than I had expected and the decor matched it's patrons. I opted to sit at the empty bar. I ordered Friday's special - The Fish and Chips, along with a glass of water. Interesting side note, they give you filtered bottled water and you can get sparkling water for free - you just have to ask for it.

The wait for the food seemed a bit long, but I guess the slower service may be more fitting for the clientele. The food was definitely worth the wait. I received a generous potion of crispy fish and seasoned fries. It was really good, not at all soggy on the outside or mushy on the inside. Cooked and seasoned perfectly! The fries were pretty darn good themselves.

The service was very friendly. The chef even came out and my friend asked him about a soup he had made a year ago. Even though they no longer offered that soup, he remembered every detail about it and offered to supply a hard to find ingredient on his next shipment.

I am excited to go back and try some of their other lunch specials. They also have a $5 Happy Hour food menu from 4 - 6:30 pm daily. If it's as good as their lunch then it's probably worth checking out. For more info on Mel's click here.