Mel's Place
Bar · Independence Heights ·

Mel's Place

Bar · Independence Heights ·

Casual bar with live music, sports, happy hour, and steak specials

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5020 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77022 Get directions

$1–10

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5020 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77022 Get directions

+1 713 485 6169
melsplacehouston.com

$1–10

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Dec 10, 2025

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Tao Group Reaches for the (Michelin) Stars With Crane Club | Eater NY

"Opened in an adjacent space to Al Coro, Mel’s is Melissa Rodriguez’s pizza restaurant and — as noted in the coverage — the only restaurant at the address that remains open; Pete Wells reviewed it favorably while cautioning that “Mel’s can be a bit like going to a child’s birthday party in a haunted house.”" - Melissa McCart

https://ny.eater.com/2024/9/5/24231454/crane-club-chelsea-melissa-rodriguez-tao-group
Mel's Place

Elizabeth Reyes

Google
Mels place is very welcoming and good vibes! Great people and awesome owner! Highly recommend you go out and try it

Tinybaby.c__

Google
Live ! Food and drinks andddd dj amazing!!! Everyone is welcoming and very nice

Elisabeth Thompson

Google
Nice place . Great drinks. I just love Donna she's a sweet heart. I love how the security escorts you out and makes sure your safe thanks Dewayne! This is a laid back bar. Everyone is nice it feels like family here!

Edwin Vernon

Google
They were friendly I love the Confederate stuff they had up me and my girl had a great time she felt comfortable even the the Confederate flag hanging we felt welcomed even as an interracial couple

Christy Root

Google
I was pleasantly surprised, I've seen this place in my neighborhood for some time now and never once thought about going in. Well we met some friends there for steak night and food was really good, beer was cold and the band was great. So if you are into classic country music and cold beer and a good steak (Wednesday and Friday) go.

Puppies Houston

Google
My sister and I went to this bar to hang out. It was okay. On Saturday they have a descent band. The problem is this...they will leave your credit card open to charge more money for a tip than originally left. That's stealing in my book! Very bad for customers. Now I know why there's hardly anyone in there! If you go pay cash. I won't be going due to the fact they steal!

Big Daddy Will

Google
Top of the line bar especially if you are into good food and good people. Excellent customer service and the cleanest restrooms in the business. I've been to a lot of bars in my day and I would be more than happy to recommend this place to anyone that wants to chill out and enjoy themselves without any drama or BS. Best steak in town by the way.....

Terri Patton

Google
My boyfriend and I have been coming here for almost two years. Steak Night is freaking amazing. Steaks the size of half a cow and potatoes the size of Texas. Delicious food and great service. Pam is awesome and always knows what we drink and how we like our steaks. The door guy is always friendly and walks everyone out to their cars to make sure they get on the road safely. Love this little hidden gem. Anyone who leaves a bad review must be crazy!!
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Rhonda S.

Yelp
My roommate kept bragging about how great the steak and baked potatoes was. I never go out because of Covid, so I decided to give it a try. When we got in there they acted like we interrupted their private party. I explain to I wanted to ask her a question and she snap we are not a restaurant... drinks were weak . I do not drink .. it was pure Bloody Mary mix.. I want to support the local businesses in my area. I was very disappointed and out $25 for crappy food
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Erin F.

Yelp
My wife was super skeptical because we were the only people of "color" . So I checked it out for our safety. OMG then they welcomed us with open arms shamelessly. They DO NOT DISCRIMINATION.

Tony F.

Yelp
Unusual and very interesting beer and cocktail bar that serves food. Walked in with a bit of apprehension considering the non descript entry. All wood interior, fish tanks and regulars belly up to the bar. We met the owner whose name should be Houston - Very welcoming guy. The food is good and the beers and drinks are reasonable - we'll be back for the big ole' steak. Just don't ruin the place by asking for complicated drinks. No ipas- yet. Enjoyed it. And it was a real pleasure to find these spots are still runnjng in The city. We'll definitely be back.
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Ray V.

Yelp
This place loves to discriminate. If you're Hispanic, good luck. Unless you know somebody that works there they will make it clear you're not welcomed. My buddy and I went there to try their steaks because we heard it was good. When we got there we sat at the bar and the skinny old lady behind the bar immediately said "Dem seats are reserved, move over, move over again." No "excuse me" or "sorry to bother you" just flat out move. Then I tried ordering the steak and she said "You got wait I'm busy attending others." Then she proceed to just stand there and SMOKE her cigarette in front of me. By the way, they are within city limits and they having "no smoking" signs posted outside. My friend bought a can soda and took it outside and then a fat guy comes out side and starts yelling at my friend for taking a soda can outside. Saying it's against the law(?) I said "it's closed sir and it's a soda can." He said "No water or soda cans outside take it back inside you brought it out here." My friend asked if he could just have his money back he said "no refunds". Wtf? So taking a soda can outside is a big no no but breaking the smoking law is ok? Yea, not going back. Only old white crickets allowed in there.
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Brigid B.

Yelp
Can I give minus star? What a dump. Got the same treatment, told the seats at the bar were taken. For the staff. Wtf?? What an ignorant old cow. The place stinks. The old battle axe told us we couldn't sit at the bar, so we said we'd go to another restaurant where we COULD sit at the bar she says we're not a restaurant. So we say ok we'll go to another BAR. And she says. "I DON'T CARE". They clearly don't need any new customers and that makes you ask the question... why not?