Melrose On Adelaide

The restaurant was nicely decorated, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was incredible! Thank you Mariam for taking care of us! We went for their buck a shuck special on Sundays. Oysters were fresh and tasty. We also ordered their potatoes, octopus, shrimp and the warm charcuterie board. Everything was incredibly delicious 😋

I arrived to celebrate my anniversary, they gave us a complimentary glass of what seemed to be white wine, very tasty, we tasted 2 dishes to share, everything was delicious and great service, they also have a varied cocktail bar with good flavors, one of the best on Adelaide Street.

We stopped into Melrose on Adelaide for a quick bite and a drink on our way to meet friends at Storm Crow Manor, since travel had us starving. We ordered a glass of rosé, a strawberry margarita, the mussels to share, and finished with a Fresh Prince. The rosé was a classic French rosé—simple, crisp, and exactly what we needed. Austin thought the strawberry margarita was good but not his favorite, while I don’t even usually like margaritas and thought it was delicious. The Fresh Prince was also tasty—refreshing, though I’d rank the margarita just a little higher. Either way, both cocktails were well-made and easy to enjoy. The mussels, though, were the star of the show—absolutely phenomenal. The broth was so good that we shamelessly drank it from the bottom of the bowl after we scarfed down the mussels. For a quick stop, the food, drinks, and friendly service made this such a great experience. The ambiance sealed it—dimly lit, cozy, with lit candles on every table and chill music in the background. It’s a cute, intimate spot that would be perfect for date night.

Chill bar with a young crowd and plenty of seating. Music volume is just right for conversation. Drinks were ok—balanced but not much depth. Nice garnish, but simple glassware and no coasters. Small digital-only menu. Water came right away and prices are below average, which is a plus.

I did not have an enjoyable time here. I felt the service was disorganized and chaotic in terms of their communication. I came here Sunday at opening so there were very few occupied tables. It took 80 minutes for them to bring my order which merely consisted of their Bruschetta ($12). I felt like Gordon Ramsey in Hell’s Kitchen when that chef made a salad for her signature dish and he was dismayed that it took 30 minutes to make it despite not cooking anything (except toasting the nuts). Bruschetta is toasted bread topped with tomatoes - what took so long? We told the staff multiple times we were waiting for the Bruschetta and they seemed lost. They did not communicate what the hold up was about nor did they apologize. The service team also tried to bring us food and drinks which other tables ordered. This was definitely not a great first impression. That said, the food was tasty but with that level of service, I don’t think I’ll be coming back.

I’ve been here 3 times and always really loved the vibe here. It’s in a very convenient location and it’s always quite easy to grab a reservation here. Originally I visited this place solely bc of its location and how it was easy to get reservations but honestly I quite like the cocktails here. Into the rose garden was so good and goes down smoothly! And I also got an orange drink that tasted like an orange creamsicle. I personally didn’t love the charcuterie spread as much despite everything on the spread being really tasty. I wish there were more cheeses to munch on and fewer pieces of bread and pickled veggies

Loving the vibes at this candle-lit buttery hang out. Stas is a marvel of intuition and cocktail skills. Late night food menu is creative and satisfying. Will be back 😉

Melrose on Adelaide is such a cozy and charming spot. I went there with a friend and we had great wine and a delicious charcuterie board. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared, and the atmosphere made it even better. It’s the kind of place where you can settle in for night drinks and easily stay for hours without even noticing the time go by. Perfect for catching up, relaxing, and enjoying a comfortable, intimate vibe. I would definitely go back.