ELA ELA ELA, Eatin dinner over at MELA ELA ELA STEA STEA STEA STEAAAAAK Err mah gerrrrrrd you guys... if you are looking for a dinner spot in Springfield open past 8 pm on a Monday, good news, your search has ended. If you didn't have to walk through the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott, past the sundries, through the lobby bar, past the newsstand with local attraction flyers to get to the hostess podium, you'd never know this place was in a hotel. The dining area is so clean, the old lady at the table next to me dropped a BBQ chicken wing (highly recommend) on the floor and picked it back up to continue eating it all in 1 fluid motion that would make you believe she was 20 years younger. The charismatic art that hugs the inviting walls tells a story of floral enchantment making you feel like you are walking through a garden that resides in Tim Burtons creative cerebellum. The wine list is the perfect length. Robust but not boastful. It can take to to the farthest reaches of the globe with the pop of a cork. The food. Oh..... the food. No matter the mood you are in, you will find a culinary dance partner on the white plate sitting in front of you. I suggest the Filet which was seared to a warm pink center and accompanied with potato's that would make Idaho your favorite state in the big 50. The salmon was a fresh as when a bear mouth hugs it out of a babbling brook on a cool fall day. If you find yourself driving along I-70 between Dayton and Columbus, possibly listening to some smooth jazz, and you feel the sudden desire to treat yourself (you deserve it) to a first class meal. Set the cruise to a comfortable 8mph over the speed limit and get here. Tell them ya boy Nick sent you. read more

We all had insanely good shrimp scampi carbornerra. Small and quaint restaurant, beautiful interior. Excellent cocktails and best of all, the service. read more

Ohhhhhhhh, Mela, you're like that nice looking guy/gal that once you get to know 'em, you discover that looks aren't everything... YES, the dining area is nice (I like the artwork/decor) and on a Tuesday at 8pm we were their only diners, but I kept wishing we had more "late night" dining options here in Springfield (or that I had just invited my friends to over to my place for dinner) I think I/we were supposed to be more impressed by the menu than we actually were. My side salad was just a pile of not very fresh-looking iceberg lettuce and some random veggie shreds with TOO MUCH "house made" cucumber dressing. Get the dressing on the side, if you're having the salad... My dining companions both got the NY strip entree, which they both said needed more seasoning (taste?) and they appeared to have to cut half of each of their steaks off, due to the meat just being too fatty. Along with my side salad, I ordered the Indian "style" flat bread (sorry, can't remember the name) from the appetizer/shareable menu. It was good, but (apparently...) not all that memorable. You could do worse than Mela, here in Springfield (or elsewhere) but you should also be able to do MUCH better... read more

Fish taco bowls were my absolute favorite & the service was quick and attentive even though the woman working was by herself. She's fast! Happy we came here. read more

Mela Urban Bistro - Fish taco bowls were incredible as well as the cheddar bacon cheeseburger! - American Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

Awesome green tomato sliders and warm kettle chips with blue cheese sauce!! Top that with great service.

I have been staying at the Courtyard by Marriott this week while I am working in Springfield, OH this week. Mela Urban Bistro is their restaurant and since I don't like to go out after a long day, Mela Urban Bistro is your typical hotel restaurant. It is decorated in a moderate style and is comfortable. They have a bar with a decent selection of alcohol. My first night here, I wasn't that hungry so I ordered a side salad and the chicken satay skewers.The salad was your basic iceberg lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, and ranch dressing. Not bad but not blow your socks off. The skewers on the other hand were a huge disappointment. The chicken was cooked well but they were were supposed to be bourbon brown sugar glazed. They weren't glazed. I found out later that the chicken is marinated in a bourbon brown sugar concoction and not actually glazed. I mentioned this fact to the staff who is going to forward my thoughts on to the chef. I was actually going to rate Mela Urban Bistro lower just based on the salad and chicken satay but dinner tonight saved them from 2 stars. Tonight is my last night in the area and I felt like a burger. The only choices around seemed to be the same old boring choices I have close to home so I thought I'd give Mela another chance. Tonight, I order a bacon cheddar burger with potato wedges. I also order a local brew from Mother Stewart's Brewery here in Springfield. It's a grapefruit IPA aptly named Disco Dancer. More on the beer in a bit. I ordered my burger medium and it cam out medium so no frozen, precooked patties here. The cheddar cheese was nicely melted over the burger patty and they threw four slices of bacon on top. Lettuce and tomato were on the side. The b urger was cooked well and the potato wedges were pretty good. Overall, a nice save from the previous night. The IPA was excellent! It wasn't too heavy. It was light, crisp, and smooth. I would have a Disco Dancer IPA again. After I was finished with me meal, I decided on a Hendricks and tonic. I a gin connoisseur and Hendricks is one of my mainstream favorites. The best part about mu gin & tonic was the price! At $7.00, I could throw back quite a few! Overall, tonight's dinner redeemed my opinion of Mela Urban Bistro. It isn't the best around but is a decent place for a meal if you are staying at the Courtyard. The staff is very friendly and make you feel welcome. I will stop in again the next time I in the area. read more

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Good food, nice service. We ordered room service. They were friendly and fast. Good money for value. Online menu was out of date but they happily took the time to read it out to us. Everything was really tasty. read more

Stopped by on the morning of 9/27/19, at around 6:15am. The buffet was stocked with many options, BUT WHAT REALLY SOLD ME was the service! I was greeted right away. The tables were set, and clean. The cold plates made my scrambled eggs cold quickly, so I asked one of the waitstaff if they could microwave my plate (I don't like to waste food), and she not only microwaved my food, she offered to have fresh eggs scrambled just for me. I accepted the offer and continued on. The two gals working today, were kind, professional, and courteous. Send my thanks to the cook too! read more

Mela Urban Bistro - Crispy bacon!!! The only way it should be! - American Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

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Stayed three nights at the Courtyard Marriott in Springfield, OH. Ate two dinners at Mela Urban Bistro. Service: Betty Jo and Debbie are two of the kindest most attentive wait staff we've encountered in our travels. Pleasant and so accommodating in terms of special requests. The decor is gorgeous. Hand blown huge glass pieces on the beautiful paneling. Chairs are modern and very comfortable. Table tops are a lovely white marble stone. Menu is varied and upscale. Food is Delicious. Filet minion was fresh v frozen and excellent. Chili was very good. Wedge fries-very crispy exterior/soft interior. This place is a treasure. When we come back to visit our collegiate, we'll be back. We highly recommend. Thank you Chef's, Betty Jo, and Debbie!! read more

Best restaurant in town!! Filet mignon is my favorite very clean atmosphere fresh homemade soups made daily also. Delicious

Okay, the food is good, the dessert was not good at all, and their prices are a little high. Their drink selection is good, and portions are all reasonable. I don't rate 5 stars because I think it's overpriced, although it's a bit expected since it's in a Marriott... I would like to rate it lower because the dessert was so unfortunate, but my salmon dish was too good. I substituted my side of potatoes for grilled peppers. It's convenient and good. read more

Mela Urban Bistro - Salmon with side of broccoli and side of peppers instead of potatoes..d'lish! - American Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

Horrible. We were the only people in the restaurant and it took 45 minutes for 2 filets $36 per plate. Ordered medium rare and came out well done. Sorry not waiting for another. Drinks took forever. Once again we were the only ones in the restaurant. Food also was also Luke warm. Stay away!!!! read more

Mela Urban Bistro - American Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

They're not waiting on new customers after 10PM apparently, at least you're ignored if you're a single. Just went in, waited several minutes while server visited with a table of customers, asked if I needed to be seated when he turned away. He said no, I sat down at table in front of the bar. He went behind the bar and visited with the 5 customers there, totally ignoring me. No menu, or any other form of contact. After several more minutes, during which he started cleaning up behind the bar, I left. You don't want business, I won't bother you. No star deserved. read more

We had a decent meal; burgers, pizza, and appetizers at Mela after the Christmas parade and fireworks in Springfield. The spinach and artichoke dip was really yummy! read more

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Food ok, not great. On the pricy side for the area- especially for what you get. Service- ok to middling, we got forgotten a few times in the bistro area. But I was with pleasant company so the delay didn't bother me. I ate here, when I was traveling for work- for convenience (only thing open in Springfield at 9). The spinach dip was good the first night, not as good the second. The chicken ciabatta was overdone and dry. The scallops were undercooked. But my companion's salmon was delicious. And they had gluten free options for my other companion. read more

The lady at the front desk recommended the hamburgers. She told me, "They're to die for!" I ordered the bacon cheddar burger because it seemed the safe choice. The waitress asked how I liked it cooked to which I replied, "Medium rare." The burger was served well done to the point of being completely dry. I have an image of a frozen burger patty tossed onto a grill by a disinterested cook. Another weird part is the cheese was not melted upon the burger patty itself. It was placed on top of the burger just below the top bun? I suspect the cook forgot to add the cheese until he/she was finished ruining the burger by cooking all of the flavor out of it. This hotel looks nice and new but the restaurant is a hard pass for me. How do you screw up a hamburger? I left half of my burger on my plate because I was too pressed for time to send it back. For the record I'm 6'4" with an equally big appetite. Find somewhere else in Springfield to eat. read more

I placed an order online. Showed up 40 minutes later to "oh sorry, we don't have the machine to take orders anymore." No call, just it"s the machines fault. read more

Terrible. Went for breakfast this morning during my stay. Asked for the Mela Plate instead of the breakfast buffet. Two eggs (over easy), crispy bacon, wheat toast and potatoes. Waited 20 minutes when it wasn't even busy...could have eaten buffet and been gone in this timeframe. Plate came with two overdone eggs and sausage and the waiter walked away so quickly I couldn't get a word in. Then came back and said he have me the wrong plate, and asked eggs over medium right? Uhhh no over easy. Then came back with my new plate. Eggs over medium. Walked away without me getting a word in. I quit. Why even keep writing....don't go here. McDonald's can get your order right. read more

An upscale urban hotel eatery in Springfield, OH. I have eaten here two nights in a row, while I was in town on business. The food is good; not spectacular. Service was OK; not great. Small crowds on midweek evenings. Nice wine list. Prices on the high side for a community like Springfield. Ambiance - too bright even for an old guy with poor eyesight. read more

Tonight I went to Mela for a Sweetwater IPA & brat tasting. I was with a group of 8. The brat & beer tasting went fine. After the tasting was over, our group decided to stay and order food. Andrew , the bartender was the only person working the bar area. With had a total of 15 people , including my group. When he took the groups order , he was rude and condescending to me about how he had to have my credit card to order food. Mind you, I had already paid for the beer tasting and only tried to order a pizza & soda. Regardless, I gave him my credit card. Our food was plainly slow to come out. As we attempted to clear off our table because NOT one staff member had after 2 hours , Andrew yelled at us while we threw trash away next to the bar. We had to walk to the bar for refills. I went to the bar and asked for a round for everyone. After 15 minutes, he came to our table and asked if we wanted another round. He didn't bring one friends h wine, forget another friends drink. I went to the bar and asked for my check. He literally disappeared for 20 minutes. The service was extremely poor and we were completely neglected by Andrew. He was by far the rudest bartender I have encountered in my 40 years. I won't be returning and I will share my experience with others. Don't go and pay for overpriced food with horrible service. read more

I really want to like this restaurant. We ate here on February 10, 2016 before Annie played at Kuss auditorium. The food was almost inedible. I had the red snapper with ginger coconut sauce over jasmine rice. I would bet a large sum of money this piece of fish was leftover and microwaved. The sauce was nonexistent and the jasmine rice was absolutely leftover from several days prior. I did also have the roasted beet salad which was pretty good. My wife had the grilled Caesar salad which was tiny cut up pieces of romaine. It was definitely not grilled as described in menu. She also had a bowl of cheddar bacon soup which was very tasty but definitely not soup. It was very thick cheese with lots of potatoes and bacon. May be a nice side with steak but not a soup. Service was good. Ambience good. Food needs a lot of work!!!!!! read more

Great food but lousy service. We had 6:16 pm reservations for dinner. Our food didn't come until 7:25. We had an 8 pm show for Pete sake!

PLEASE COME HERE!!! The wait staff and bartenders are the best in Springfield. Yes, it's pricey but if you want a great experience and good food, then suck it up and come here. I love the bartenders, they make the experience. The food is awesome as well. Like I said it's pricey but sometimes it's nice to go out and not deal with the crowd of Springfield, Ohio and the drama that leads to it. I go usually on Fridays and I have the best time down there!! read more

The ambiance is a little plain, but the food is excellent. I had the parpadelle and it was awesome. The peppers were perfectly seasoned, and the sauce was exactly perfect for the noodles. The wait staff was slow filling my iced tea, which was the only drawback. read more

Went there with my husband last night for a date night out. We were very excited to sit outside on the new patio. We made reservations ahead of time to make sure we would have a spot on the patio. We arrived just before our reservation time and the "hostess" did not seem to care about our reservation. She just looked at me and said, "so 2 then." Yep, that's what the reservation was for. Then she started walking away without so much as a "right this way/ please follow me". We got out to the patio and there was another couple, as well as two people sitting at the bar. The "hostess" introduced herself to us as our waitress so they must've been understaffed. One of the menus she handed us looked like it was printed from the computer and stapled together. As the waitress disappeared we began looking over the menu. Neither one of us thought anything on the extremely limited menu sounded good, especially for the price. After 15 minutes, the waitress who disappeared never showed back up to even take our drink order. The couple sitting near us had empty wine glasses and continuously looked at their watches. We got up and left. We walked to a nearby restaurant and had a great experience. I am saddened to write such a negative review for a local restaurant- I was really pulling for them, especially now that they offer outdoor seating (something that is rare in this city). read more

Not bad. Some of the entrees are a better value than others. Service was fast when I went, although that could be because they weren't busy. Breakfast selection could have been a bit better but the food wasn't bad. read more

I have eaten here about four times over the years. I keep hoping it will get better but I think it is getting worse. The prices are ridiculous for the quality of food. The bread basket is great and it is downhill from there. Great location but I won't be back. read more