I had a few drinks at Melrose Bar on Adelaide Street and found the atmosphere quite pleasant. The cocktails were perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness, which I really liked. The atmosphere was lively but not noisy, perfect for a relaxed evening drink. The service was acceptable, but sometimes a little inconsistent. Overall, it's a nice place to drink, but I wouldn't make a special trip there. read more

We came here for happy hour. They have limited happy hour selection. The wine and beer at the happy hour rate is a good deal. We ordered bread and olive oil. It was supposed to be sourdough bread but it felt like cold white bread. It wasn't even toasted. The olive oil was rancid. We swapped it out for hummus and pita. The pita was too burnt for my husband but the hummus was very tasty. This place was on my list for the longest time but it ended up being disappointing. read more

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Came here for a drink on my birthday - our wonderful server brought our table a free shot to celebrate. We each got a drink as well and sat and enjoyed the bar and our company. The ambiance is very dim and intimate. It was a great place to end off a day of birthday celebrations!! read more

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Fantastic! amazing bites. and legit cocktails. Shout out to Sean for the epic service. Live music nights here are also rad.

Made my second trip to Melrose on Adelaide and decided to try some new dishes. I opted for the house charcuterie, which was honestly really good, and I enjoyed all the accompanying items they provided. However, the bread was a bit stale, and I was disappointed there were only two cheeses. I also tried the hummus, which isn't on the menu but turned out to be even better than the charcuterie board. The bread served with it was light, well-cooked, and the hummus itself had a nice kick. The service was decent, though not quite as impressive as my first visit, but still satisfactory. Overall, this visit wasn't as stellar as the first, but it was still worth coming to try new things. read more

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Absolutely delicious drinks I honestly forgot what the drink was that I tried but it was so good and mixed while the flavors complimented each other I also got some champagne and that was also very smooth but slight bubbles to it The service was great my server was really nice and always coming back to make sure that we were comfortable and our table was in because it is a smaller table for more intimate vibes I tried various small bites and they have some unique dishes flavors definitely try the chickpea hummus has a slight spice to it but I like that paired with pickles onions! They also have charcuterie boards which is great if you are going for a full meal but you still want something to pick up while you have your drinks read more

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I've been here a couple times over the years and they're consistently good. They have one of the best espresso martinis in the city imo. The only thing is that it gets really warm indoors in the summer, it's like the fans are for show and not for cool air or even a breeze. read more

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Visited during their happy hour. Outside patio had a couple of picnic table that gave us more space to sit. $20 Charcuterie board came with 6-7 slices of cold meats, a couple of peaces of bread, crostini, pickled veg, whole grain mustard, two different kinds of cheese & generous amount of honey to drizzle. It was enough for two people to snack. $5 Merlose lager was Steam Whistle Brewery Pilsner. Ordered fried cookie dough($14) made with molten chocolate cookie dough & dolce de leche cause it sounded interesting, it literally tasted like cookie dough that was fried. read more

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I'd definitely only come back here for drinks only in the future. Their food menu is small and lack lustre. The potatoes were overcooked and just full of oil. The chicken kebab was okay. It just tasted like a regular kebab from a chain store. For dessert, we had the cookie ball smores and it was not good... it was grainy, seemed undercooked and the chocolate wasn't melted. One spot was also cold. The margarita I had was pretty good and I'd definitely repurchase read more

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Only popped in for a quick drink so didn't get to try the food. Sat by the bar and asked the bar tender what she recommended for a light weight like me. She made their classic cocktail which is pictured but I didn't get the name. It wasn't over powering but just enough flavour but that doesn't mean they diluted the alcohol because I was feeling it soon after. If my liver didn't know it my skin sure showed it hahaha. This place is a favorite of my partner and music, vibes are all really great. There was a leak under the bar somewhere and my partner started to help them with it and used his bright flash light on his phone - typical embarrassing moments with him and that is what happens when you are running around town with a man's man lol but staff really appreciated it and were very friendly. Would definitely return for drinks! read more

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I had a great time back, the food here never disappoints. I had the pleasure in trying the Warm Board and the Sea Board, Espresso Martini and an Old Fashion, they were all amazing. The Sea board had smoked salmon, mussels, shrimp and oysters, most of these items can be ordered separately on their menu. The mussels and shrimp were so GOOD I couldn't stop dipping my bread in the butter the seafood was cooked in. (It was that flavourful) The Warm board consists of fried chicken, their in house stuffed sausages with cheese, brisket, peppers and pickles. My boyfriend really enjoyed this one the sausages were absolute amazing. The staff was super nice and attentive, thank you Brian for inviting us back and Ashley for the wonderful service. Definitely a cool spot to come with friends. read more

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This spot is perfect for a date night or a girls night out! They have an amazing section of cocktails, would highly recommend their "Into the Rose Garden" for something fruity, fragrant and a bit sour or "Paper Garden" if you're a fan of strong alcohol. Saw reviews that the food was just okay but surprisingly the spicy octopus was very good! Wish it was larger though, considering it was $27. They gave us a lot of mussels ($17) too! Sourdough was a bit stale. As the night went on, it got pretty loud, even on a Monday so just a FYI that this place does get busy! read more

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I was so excited to try this place as my friends came a few days ago and raved about the vegan charcuterie board and they were thrilled that they got it at a reduced price for happy hour. Since I'm vegan and gluten free, my friend brought me here to have the same board during happy hour before our tiff movie. They gave a bunch of mostly broken Mary's brand gluten free crackers instead of the bread/pita and charged $3 extra. They charged full price ($32)for the board and when I asked for happy hour pricing the server said it didn't apply to the vegan board. My friend said they were given happy hour pricing ($20) just 5 days prior but she did not care and said no. Then we asked for containers to pack it up and she said she only had boxes. We asked for small containers for the jam/hummus with lids but they did not have any so we had to leave some items behind. The vegan cheese with jam were tasty but the hummus was bland. The vegan sausage was not bad. read more

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I love coming to Mel rose for light drinks during their happy hours! the price in downtown core can't be beat!! not to mention they have the best charcuterie board with homemade pickles! it's a great spot for a casual date night or girls night read more

They have candles at every day, so it can get a hot! The server was nice enough to turn up the a/c upon the complaint. The highlight of the night was definitely their oysters, which are buck a shuck on Sundays! The rest of the food was mediocre but the service was amazing! The servers kept stopping by to pour our champagne for us! read more

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First time here this past week. Went with a couple of friends. Would definitely say we enjoyed the vibe here. It's actually a very good date spot with actual candle lit tables and good rnb music playing. Happy hour is a bonus here. Would definitely recommend getting the board during happy hour for $20. The drinks were good too. Obviously with downtown bar drink prices, happy hour was great! Would definitely come back here in the future. read more

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Beautiful bar, Tasty Cocktails and Delicious Apps . . Mussels with white wine shallot sauce 4.5/5 Great portion and very flavourful When the Smoke Clears Cocktail - 5/5 Flight Risk Cocktail - 4/5 . . Overall, we really enjoyed this bar. The setting is very romantic, with candles and dimmed lights everywhere. The cocktails and mussels were super delicious as well. The only thing I have to criticize is that the music was really loud. You need to almost scream at one another for you to hear rach other. Other than that, great bar! Oh and make sure you make a reservation! read more

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My friends and I were trying to find a cool bar and tapas place in the city to drink and talk and we fell into Melrose on Adelaide. Melrose is in the heart of entertainment area. Inside the restaurant, there is this gloomy and romantic ambience, and there are candles lit on every table. This environment was super cozy and had a good vibe to it. The food and drinks at this place were honestly the HIGHLIGHT to Melrose. I have never heard of a Seacuterie board before but honestly, Melrose has done it justice. It had oysters, shrimps, mussels, salmon and bread. Everything on this board was super flavourful and it paired so well with our drinks. We also got a side of beef tartare and I love the egg and cheese they added to the fresh beef. The food was an absolute 10/10. I got a red wine, but my girl friends all got a different type of cocktails. They were all mixed so deliciously, with a good balance of sweet, alcohol and acidity. I would highly recommend coming to Melrose if you are looking for a chill night out with friends and want to munch on some delicious tapas as you drink! read more

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The food is actually better than I thought and the drinks are good too. Staff is friendly but slow. The music is actually too loud where it is impossible to have a proper conversation. Not a bad spot to go with a group of friends. Not a spot if you are on a date. read more

I stopped by on a Saturday night with a group, and we were looking to dine inside. They have some fun patio / street seating as well in the summer. The atmosphere inside the venue can be considered romantic, but it truly is a nice lowkey spot to have a few drinks. Our group had really enjoyed the Girl Talk, Melrose Mule, and Into The Rose Garden cocktails. We didn't come for food, but decided to share the Parisian Burrata and the Bread and Oil appetizer. I'm so glad we did since it was the perfect snack food for an evening out. Melrose is a fantastic stop to any bar crawl. read more

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Good cocktails, chill atmosphere on the patio (albeit regular Toronto street noise on Adelaide). The shareable plates tasted good but were snack-sized and not amazing for the price. Overall a good place to bring friends but nothing spectacular. Heard great things about the ambiance inside, so will definitely try to sit inside if I come back again! read more

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Favourite item: Seacuterie - If you're a seafood lover, you'll enjoy the variety in this board. Everything tasted fresh and the shrimp is so juicy and flavourful. You'll be soaking all the bread in the shrimp and mussel broths! Other items ordered: Hummus and pita - delicious hummus with a bit of a kick and tasty roasted garlic served with soft fluffy pita! The fact that it's available during happy hour makes it a great value, so try and come early. House charcuterie board - everything on the board tasted good, but it's nothing special so I'll only order this again if it's happy hour! Overall, it was an enjoyable experience in what feels like a more intimate hidden away restaurant/cocktail bar. When I return, it will definitely be during happy hour. read more

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Ambiance indoors is great with outdoor seating. Drinks were also pretty good! It's a nice polished cocktail bar if you want a chill evening! We grabbed a drink before dinner. The only thing was you can't really changes the alcohol in the cocktails they have on the menu, which I thought was weird bc some ppl don't do well with certain liquors. For e.g I'm can't stomach gin and I wanted to replace it with another liquor in a certain cocktail. The server got pressed and and went to explain to me how someone took their time to create this menu so I should just order as is from the menu. I get that but if I'm at a pricey cocktail bar I'm drinking a a liquor that my body favors. Presentation was good fine ended up drinking a watermelon habanero marg. It had a kick but they made it well there it doesn't burn like other spicy margs read more

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We had the house charcuterie and the seacuterie boards and both were amazing! Drinks are great, atmosphere is so cool, staff was super friendly, definitely would come back! read more

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This place is my go-to for bringing friends when they first land in Toronto or catching up with someone I haven't seen in awhile! It's sharing-style charcuterie with AMAZING seasonal and mainstay house cocktails. The best part for me? Vegan charcuterie board that does not "taste vegan" (my non-vegan friends enjoy it) and their foamy cocktails are made with aquafaba, not egg whites! Plus, it is a casual-yet-cozy and intimate decor with candles inside and cute patio lights on the sidewalk. Highly recommend! read more

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I came to this restaurant in a large party on a friday night. We made sure to book well in advance. We ordered a variety of the charcuterie boards which were all very good. I especially enjoyed the seacuterie and octopus dish! I would recommend coming to start the night off for some drinks and apps. The ambiance was great. The deal that offers a free espresso martini through yelp no longer exists. read more

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Walked in after a long flight from the San Francisco/Bay Area. Was staying downtown and needed a great made cocktail with awesome atmosphere to decompress. Beautiful. The atmosphere, the drink, the service is exceptional and worth every penny. Gives San Francisco a run for its money. Cocktails are balanced, and not over powering. Food could use an extra kick but knowing it's a gastro"pub" with brownstone candle lights and a great vibe is all one needs to escape the stigma traps of downtown. Thank you Graham, Ashley, Colton for a great time! read more

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I had a really, really hard time enjoying this place. You walk in and are greeted to a beautiful bar/restaurant concept, but soon realize it's a pretentious facade. The service needs quite a bit of work, as some waitresses are rude and you'll find yourself needing to flag someone down to order or get the bill as they never come by. My friend and I also shared oysters to go with our drinks - they were disgusting. The oysters we're covered in some sort of grit...felt like I was chewing stone chips. And to top it off, when I was handed the machine to pay, the waitress, whether deliberately or accidentally, entered a total that was 5x my actual total - I noticed because the top options were abnormally high. When I raised this, she brushed it off like it was nothing, wouldn't be surprised if it was done on purpose. Make sure to double check your bill here! read more

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Second trip to this beautiful bar! Cozy place with pretty lights and cocktails! Music is perfect and so is the service! Our server was so so nice, suggested the best food! I am surprised how this place was so packed yet had fewer reviews on Yelp! Had the rose garden cocktail but changed the alcohol to Vodka instead of Gin! New fav bar for sure! read more

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Melrose was a beautiful, girly place for drinks and food. Great place for a girls hang out. Cocktails: Rose garden 10/10 floral but refreshing Espresso Martini 9/10 amazing and simple Spicy Margarita 7.5/10 I'm not the biggest fan but if you like a little kick - this is awesome! Food: Hummus and Pita was excellent 8/10! read more

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Everything you could want for an intimate dinner experience is right here at Melrose! Located in the heart of Downtown Toronto is this unique dainty restaurant. Dimmed lighting with candle lit tables, make it feel really cozy and personal. The decor fits in with the aesthetic and name of the restaurant! I was told the mirrors in the bathroom are great for selfies haha Moving onto the food! As you can see in the photos, everything looks delicious and I can confirm that it was! It's a great place to have a little bit of everything and share it with whoever you're with, without sticking to just one entree. The shareables or charcuterie varied in selection from Warm, Seafood and even Vegan! But my all time favourite was the Stuffed Pork Ribs. A must-try when here! The service was exceptional because our waitress was kind and very accommodating! Would definitely come back here and try new dishes! read more

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This place did not disappoint! We came in on a Saturday night with no reservation. The establishment was packed but we were seated within 10 minutes. Immediately we were greeted and given water. The ambiance is so cozy, the candlelight makes it great for a date night. Whoever curated the playlist deserves a raise! Great RnB and Top 40. The drinks were strong but really good! I recommend the State of Mind. We got the Oysters (very fresh), the spicy octopus, hummus, and the Santorini Salad. All were amazing. The only thing is that the space is a little tight but it's absolutely manageable. Our server was very sweet! We will definitely be back. read more

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This place is a great drinks and snack vibe! It's a smaller venue and pretty busy but I did really like it. Service is also really good- servers are really attentive and nice. It's dark inside and lit by candles. The music isn't too loud and the playlist is mainly RnB. The drinks are really good and average priced for the City. The star was definitely the vegan charcuterie. The sausage and cheese texture was really good. To me, both tasted like the real thing. I would definitely come back here. read more

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When did this place become a Hot Mess Express ? . Last night (6Feb2024) I showed up to my reservation at Melrose having requested a quiet corner table in my reservation notes. I stood there and watched the hostess Give away the table I requested to TWO Walk-in guests. LOL it gets worse . She then tried to sit me and my very TALL guest at a communal table between 5-6 people SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE. I'm sorry but as a hostess you have to be FIRM with how you're seating guests. Walk in's don't have priority over guests with reservations. After moving to the bar, which had more room BUT was DIRTY, WET and looked like it hadn't been wiped in hours . I ordered the strawberry margarita, which was average at best. I Then moved on to the bruschetta which was soggy and smelled quite funky ... (would not recommend I only had 2 bites for fear of food poisoning ). I had my heart set on the spicy octopus which I remember being savoury, Smokey & delicious (I had it brunch last summer and couldn't stop thinking about it . ) When I Bit into the octopus all I could taste was SALT . No seasonings , like I remember the last time I... JUST Salt and a bit of bitterness from the burnt char on it ... To top this disappointing meal off, the music was extremely LOUD, to the point where I couldn't hear anything my friend was saying. There was also a very drunk/insane "regular " guest at the bar shouting out strange phrases and scaring all the customers . When did this place turn into a nightmare nightclub?!? All in all, I won't be back .. and if Melrose was such a hot mess on a Tuesday night , what would the experience be like in the weekends?! read more

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Food: 4/5. Service: 5/5. Cocktails: 5/5. Happy hour cheese board. Grilled octopus, mussels, kebab. Feels like your best friend's house.

Small portions | inattentive servers | little seating I really wanted to like this place. I went for happy hour with my bestie for a first time meet and greet with her then boyfriend, so the vibes were important. When we got there, we wanted to seated outside but could not find anyone to seat us. The bartender called us over and he was about to seat us. We were told we couldn't sit outside so we got an 8 person table for 3 people inside. It was dark and the ambiance was off for 4pm in the afternoon. We strongly suggested that we wanted to be outside so the begrudgingly seated us at a picnic table. Just know that this place has a very small menu... which is fine if the options were good. We both ordered the house wine and the bf ordered a speciality drink that was mostly ice. The server was really hassling us to order and really didn't offer any advice when we asked for her recommendations. She just said, "everything is good ". We ordered the deep fried cauliflower and the ceviche. The cauliflower was subpar, basic at best. I've had the same quality from a chain restaurants. However thr ceviche... I actually LAUGHED. We got 3 chips but i kid you not, it was a tablespoon of ceviche. I was livid that I don't have a picture of it but DO NOT ORDER THIS. I called the server back and asked her if this is the normal serving size. For almost $30 this is unacceptable so I sent it back. I was just embarrassed to do so but I would be even more embarrassed to have kept it. The serves tune then changed and she was a lot nicer because she knew her tip was on the line. When we paid the bill she apologied that she didn't point out the ceviche size because, "yeah it's actually quite small and I never order it". Needless to say this was a sad happy hour experience and I'll never be back. read more

Nathalie was an incredible server, what a great experience! She knew what needed without even being asked :)

ATMOSPHERE (4/5) I came here with my ladies. It was a lovely girls' night out. This place is very cozy and romantic. If you are looking for a place for a date night, you should come to check it out. For me, I enjoyed a night out with my ladies . I might come back again with my hubby or more nights out with girls! FOOD & DRINKS (4/5) Grilled Octopus (4.75/5) Mussels (4/5) Oysters (3.5/5) Charcuterie (3.5/5) Negroni Sbagliato (4/5) Into the Rose of Garden (4.5/5) The food was excellent, especially the Grilled Octopus and Mussels. I would come back again to have these two items. Their octopus was extraordinary. It was tender, not rubbery or chewy, and the sauce was only a little spicy and full of garlic just the way I like it. @kristinerella54 also said that she would come back again just for having the octopus. It was her most favourite dish tonight. Another dish that I would recommend is Mussels. They were a perfect size, tender and sweet. Love it! (you can ask @kerry.on.eating how she liked it ). We also had their House Charcuterie and Negroni Sbagliato. They were their specials for Happy Hours. The House Charcuterie was $20, cheaper than their regular price of $28. It came with three cured meat, three cheese and bread. The price was good! It's good for sharing with 2-3 people. Great with wine or even with their drink special, Negroni Sbagliato. Negroni Sbagliato was a light version of Negroni. I had Classic Negroni many times but this was my first time trying Sbagliato. The server mentioned that they used bubbling champagne instead of gin. It was awesome. I prefer it rather than the classic Negroni. However, if you like your cocktail to be sweet, I would recommend you to get Into the Rose of Garden Cocktail. For sure, it's pretty and Instagrammable! SERVICE (4.5/5) We got a rose from the manager! Yes, it's Melrose on Adelaide. Perfect name! PRICE (4/5) HAPPY HOUR: every day from 4-7 pm. OVERALL (4.25/5) read more

I love this place. The food is flavourful and the potions never leave me disappointed. Their oysters are so yummy and are the reason I keep coming back. I love the care they take to dress them and how beautiful the presentation is. They do some killer cocktails as well. It's a perfect date night spot as it's romantic and there are candles everywhere. A gem. read more

Great date spot, or to grab a drink and snacks with some friends. The cocktails are good and you can't beat 1/2 price wine on Wednesdays! The shrimp and mussels are amazing! Charcuterie is good, especially during happy hour. Great music and ambience! read more