Mel's Place — Restaurant in Virginia Beach

Come for the cheap drinks, but leave because the lousy management. This has potential to be a great hole in the wall, but if they can’t find a better cook (guy who has a microwave and fryer), who is very rude and brisk with customers. The regulars seem to be very entitled and act like they run the joint, so if you can get into their clique you will be fine. The pool tables are useless because they host several small leagues, all of which are irregularly timed. I’ve tried asking for a schedule and received different answers from the fry boy, and management. I showed up at a time when the pool tables were supposed to be open, and told to leave because I opened a door during a game. The reviews sound like it was a good place years ago, but that is NOT the...

What can I say about this place and its owner. I have know Melody since the mid 90s before this place ever became into existence. A whole bunch of us go back to Pop's Place off of Princess Anne Rd where Jets Pizza is today. From the early beginnings to now and beyond, I have never met an absolute wonderful person. I have been back a number of times since moving out of the area and every time she had welcomed me back with open arms. I love and miss the place every much. The food is still great . Being there for lunch brought back some great times. Thank you again my...

Clean place and clean restrooms for a hole in the wall. BUT, I guess you have to be a regular to get service. I went up to the bar to get another drink. The bartender was filling a pitcher of water. I walked up right in front of her and set my glass down. She gave the person at the bar the pitcher then proceeded to go look at the pool players through the window. Then started talking to someone else, while I stood there. I...