Love the food and music! We visit every time we are in Branson. My favorite is the chili burger. Save room for desert!!

Amazing experience! As usual. First, I love the vibe of this place. The singing servers are super fun and so talented. It's Christmas time in Branson, so they sang Christmas songs, country songs, and gospel songs. Totally my jam! And great service too. Even though our waitress was brand new, she did a great job. Now, let's talk about the food. They do 50's diner and monster (excellent) ice cream like nobody's business. I got a plain ole grilled chicken sandwich, which was very good, but doesn't really let them show off. I also got the veggie of the day instead of fries, trying to be healthy. Big mistake. Get the fries. They're SO good. Breaded. I love them. Fortunately, my son got the patty melt and fries (a total classic!), so I got some. Yum! My wife got the grilled chicken salad, but wanted more protein (she's whole 30). So she asked if they would put the chef salad toppings (ham, turkey, and bacon) on her salad too for an upcharge. I cringed, figuring they would charge her a fortune for adding a few tiny pieces of meat. But instead, they added like a half pound of meat for $3. Amazing! Check out the picture. My wife said it was the best salad she's ever had. Nice! And then my son and I split a 2 scoop sundae. You choose your ice cream flavor and topping(s). It's $9 for one scoop and $10 for two, so a double scoop is the obvious choice on SO many levels. Their ice cream is extremely high quality and delicious, and their scoops are huge! I just wish there were more plentiful toppings, but realistically, the old fashioned ice cream sundae bowls are pretty vertical, so not much room for the toppings to stay on there. Today's flavor of the day was mint chocolate chip, and it was incredible. All up, another amazing can-barely-walk experience at Mel's. If you're in Branson for vacation, this place should be on your non-negotiable must-try-it list. Enjoy! PS - Try the chili fries!

Great place for a simple meal with entertainment! This visit they put us in back room in back corner. Not the best place to sit, so if possible ask for main room. Singers seem to stay in front section more. I had my normal Ruben sandwich , good. Daughter had roast beef with peppers n onions, dry , just ok. Cherry malt is a must! Even if you think you are full, find the room !! Definitely should be on everyone's list of eats. Great singers and Christmas store close by.

Our group of 31 stopped at the shopping center to shop and enjoy lunch. We ran into a few locals that were waiting for the diner to open and reported to us that Mel's is a favorite for many years with singing waiters and waitresses. This was the most fun and delicious meal we've had during our several day stay in Branson. The singing wait stay were amazing and the food too. I ordered the most delicious chicken salad which had grapes, pecans and celery along with a side of mandarin oranges and crackers. My husband's banana split is the largest I've ever laid my eyes on and so delicious. So large that my husband said, "let's share". All the fresh ingredients with a whipped marshmallow topping. I shall never forget this dessert. Don't miss Mel's for the best dining experience!!!

I was on vacation with 8 family members and stopped in to celebrate our cousin's birthday. The food was wonderful, the service was great and reasonably priced, especially with talented entertainment! Sarah was our server. We ordered the Santa Fe wrap, Mel's mushroom and Swiss burger, Reuben sandwich, and chili dogs. They also brought a great dessert for the birthday girl. We were so glad we stopped there.

What can I say about this place? The portions were insane. Huge veggie burger, even larger root beer float. I had to practically be rolled out of here. Our waitress, Grace, was very friendly and had a great voice. Really cool diner. Reminded me of an old place in Beverly Hills I used to go to growing up. The only suggestion I might make is to have the waitresses put their music up on streaming sites. I don't think people listen to CDs that much anymore.

We enjoyed our lunch here. The food was good - nothing special - but the staff was very nice and it's fun to hear them all singing throughout your meal. Don't worry, they don't sing your order back to you or get in your face and embarrass you. The wait staff just takes turns strolling through the restaurant singing songs. Most of the songs were popular music, but a few were religious songs. Like any good "attraction", you pay for your meal in the gift shop.

If you like live entertainment, this is a great place to go for dinner. The servers are also talented singers, and they perform throughout the meal. There's a good variety to the music, as well. We happened to be there celebrating my mom's birthday, so they gathered several singers to serenade her--she loved it! The food is delicious. The Reuben sandwich is perfect. Desserts come with a LOT of ice cream.

I was looking for a diner and (due to the holiday schedule) there were not many open. However, Mel's was open. It's a nice, typical diner with over-the-top desserts. The gimmick is the singing servers... and I think we heard 4 or 5 songs during our stay. Many classical anthems, but they snuck in a contemporary pop song too - which I think was great. The singers definitely have talent! I ordered the chili burger (no cheese). The patty was reminiscent of a Salisbury steak in terms of consistency. Please forgive me, but I do enjoy a Salisbury steak. I'm horrible, I get it. Also, I have a soft spot for battered fries. The portions are reasonable, maybe a touch on the lighter side. You exit through the gift shop with more CDs of your singing servers. It really feels like these artists are working their way until they make it big. I think if you know what you're getting into, you'll be pretty pleased. But if you wanted a quiet, non-disruptive environment - then you've been warned.