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| - OK, let's be honest. Melrose only does well because of it's location. Being on 17th ave almost guarantees customers, especially if you serve drinks, food and throw some hottie waitresses into the mix. Melrose has this formula down to a science. It's basically a spot where people can park their hot cars and hogs outside, rev the engines, and make eye contact with other wankers. I guess I am saying the crowd can be a little... yeah.
I hate to say it, but I do like their patio. It's up and off the avenue enough that you don't get all the noise and traffic fumes, but you can still people watch and feel like you're in the thick of it. They usually have hanging flowers all over the patio which break up the sun a little, so I've never roasted on this patio.
The food... It's food. I mean, it's what you'd expect. I've never had a terrible meal at Melrose, but that being said, I also can't remember a single thing I've eaten there. So I guess my overall review is "edible, not memorable". Drinks are fun. The famous Fishbowl drinks are something to try (do they still do that?). The rest of the bar is standard.
I'd say, if you're looking for a nice sunny lunch on a patio on 17th, this would be a good bet. But keep in mind the patio vibe will probably outshine the food.
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