We had been hearing good things about the food at this place, and particularly their Taco Tuesday specials. Unfortunately, we may never know if the food here is any good or not. They have a "Please Seat Yourself" sign, so we picked out a table and waited for someone to come by and offer us waters and menus. We sat there for 15 minutes and none of the staff so much as acknowledged that we existed. I understand that places get busy and that a lot of restaurants are understaffed these days. But in the space of 15 minutes, someone could have at least stopped by and said, "Sorry, we're really busy and we'll be with you in a minute." No one even made eye contact with us. We got tired of waiting, so we picked up and went somewhere else. Maybe the sign should have said, "Please Serve Yourself." read more

Tonight's experience was great. Camden was pro and handled the full house with ease. Peppermint stout was on tap and we were thrilled. In the summer we sat on the patio and there was smoking allowed.. this review is not for the patio! read more

The food is really good and the servers are wonderful! Our group goes there a lot after intense Pickleball play. For someone who is not a Mac-and-Cheese lover, theirs is the best!! We love the salads and burgers and the shrimp...Well---everything! read more

Having moved to Erie at the end of 2022, we've eaten here a handful of times. Overall this place is geared first and foremost as a bar, you seat yourself and most of the effort by the staff is focused on that part of the business. Overall the food each time has been satisfactory from a taste perspective and their prices are fair. I'd say their best offerings are their burgers. The areas I feel they are lack each time we've been to the establishment are the speed and delivery of the food. I'd say each visit it has taken them at least 40 mins after we had our orders taken to get our actual food. We aren't talking like it is big orders usually it's me, my wife, and toddler son. This last visit which will probably be our last , my in-laws were in town along with my sister in law. We came here to eat after attending the community fair on Briggs this year. We came and sat ourselves to the room on the left of the entrance, no one was in there but us, my father in law went and let one of the bar tenders know. Shortly after one of the bar tenders came over and took our drink orders. Roughly roughly 10 mins later another group came in and sat in a booth, at that time our server came back and delivered our drinks along with took our orders. In the mean time a second servers came over to the other party and took their drink orders and food orders. About 20 mins later the other group got their food meanwhile we are sitting still waiting with no server response, 20 more minutes go by and they finished their meal, still no food for us. 10 mins later the other group leaves the restaurant and our server comes by and says the food will be out shortly? Another 10 mins go by and finally the food comes out. My wings were cold (probably from sitting out), my sister in-laws Brussels sprouts app she declined because they they brought it with another tray of food sitting on top of it which made her question the cleanliness and sanitariness so she didn't want to eat it. The server seemed offended that she rejected it. Meanwhile no one said anything about 60 minute wait and serving other tables before us. The establishment did refund the meal we refused to eat but overall the service, lack of communication, delay, and non-prioritization ruined everyone's meal and spirits. I want to like this place because I love burgers and wings but literally every time we've eaten here it's been a frustrating event. Even ordering online has been a nightmare with missing food because the Ruben sandwich at one point didn't show on their receipts in the bar even you you paid for it online. To showing up to get your food after being notified of a time to get it only to sit there another 30 mins waiting because they didn't make it even yet. Wish I had a better review for them but having 5 experiences eating here and 4 were all bad I can't go higher than a 2. read more

Fresh delicious food, great prices, nice location. Service was excellent. Atmosphere loud in bar but quieter in dining room.

I was visiting Erie last month from Little Rock and my buddy took me to the Melon 4 nights in a row and we had a great time. Food and beverages were excellent and the service was spot on. Special shout out to Amber & Chloe - they were the best! Looking forward to a return trip. Ray Maloncon read more

We were suggested this place a year ago. We have been 3 times since. Affordable, good and just a nice place to relax and have a good burger. I encourage others to stop by and have the Spicy burger....it's a winner. I wish I could remember the server's name but unfortunately I can't. 2 ladies have waited on us and both were suggestive and polite. Kudos RM! Well deserved review. read more

This place is my go to when visiting Boulder. Staff is very friendly, drinks are strong and the smoked wings are da bomb! Karaoke Fridays and Open Mike Saturdays how can you go wrong! read more

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Had a delicious meal and an ice cold beer! Chicken Chimichanga was delicious. Service is always great. Draft beer is ice cold. read more

The Rusty Melon - Chicken Chimichanga - Bars Near Me - Erie, Colorado

Good food! Service is solid. I really liked the cheeseburger I got, bun wasn't mushy like most burger joints.

I went in there to pick up a to-go order. Every customer in there (not one wearing a mask, and it was pretty crowded) looked at me like I was the dumb one for wearing a mask. I was so uncomfortable. I couldn't wait to get out of there. Not going back because I value, you know, living. Oh, and by the by, the food was very good. The staff was wearing masks, and were very nice. I felt bad for them for having to work there. read more

Pleasantly surprised by this place! I was hesitant and I usually prefer a "nicer" atmosphere rather than a "bar" type. However I went here with 2 kids and 3 adults and had a good time. Our server was attentive and kind, open seating- was busy but no wait, and they have a modern jukebox where you can pay a few bucks and play some music. Other than the pictures shown we ordered the fried mushrooms and the M90 shrimp which I thought were both better than our entrees. The only critique is I feel the cleanliness of the bathroom and public spaces could be stepped up a bit. read more

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The reaper wings used to be real saucy with their signature sauce. Got wings to go and they were chewy and gross. The celery was rubbery and hard to bite into, and came with no ranch. Burgers and fries are good though read more

The food is pretty good but not worth the price in my opinion, but that's sorta what you come to expect when eating out in this economy! The inside doesn't feel as clean as it could be and we came rather early in the day, too. read more

We were pleasantly surprised by this gem of a bar in Erie. I ordered the burger, which was massive, inexpensive, and delicious. They take the extra time to toast the buns on the griddle, which results in a crisp and yummy texture. They smoke their wings, and I will get those next time--they look amazing. My wife and our kids enjoyed their food too. A nice perk of this bar is they provide free popcorn and have a couple arcade games--which kept the girls fed and entertained while waiting for food. read more

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First time trying so will possibly give it another try. Service was so so - I almost hate to talk about service because I realize so many restaurants are short staffed. We were forgotten about regarding our food order. Many tables around us ate before us even though coming in after us. Waitress admitted she thought she took our order. People are human I get it (hence why we may go back). Food was ok - reminded me of bar food. As a "foodie" I wouldn't recommend it for that per se, but a fun hang out and decent food yes. read more

It's a solid corner bar with a pretty decent menu. The wings were decent, but the sauce was a bit thin and the skin didn't quite get crispy. I'd definitely go back if I were in the area. read more

The Rusty Melon - Buffalo wings with a side of buffalo sauce. - Bars Near Me - Erie, Colorado

Great place for beers, sports and lunch. We had a friendly waitress and our beers were full. No complaints.

Seriously the worst food ever.... and we were starving. I would have eaten a deep fried shoe. How can a place ruin wings? They chef's defence was that they were smoked. Wreck a burrito? He said that the cilantro was missing. Serve the wrong beer? Server brought me a cider when I asked for a sour and THEN tried to explain that I might love it. I have owned restaurants and I felt lied to from the moment she claimed that she would clean the booth we wanted but tried serving us at a high top... with my 11 year old. No good from the ground up. Poor decision on my part... and I went off of reviews. read more

Don't let the outside fool you, the food was excellent . It was nice to be in a sports bar where you can watch the game but still hold a conversation read more

Terrible!!! After we ordered we waited 40 minutes. Then we asked our waitress when we will get our food and that we were tired and hungry. She said at least 15 minutes. All we ordered was a reuben, fish and chips and a side salad. Our salad wasn't even served to us. We said we are leaving and will never come back. Then we went to Burger King to get food. read more

Great food. Friendly people. Paige our waitress was great our first time there. We've eaten here 3 times in the last week since we found it. We've been trying new items every time. Great to have a place like this in Erie. read more

Great wings and beer. Perfect for a game day and a quick bite to eat. We love this place

The shrimp and chicken pasta bowl was plentiful and possibly a dish i would crave. The chile burger was open faced and smothered with cheese that did not look appealing at all. Looked like a greasy hot mess. The chile needed help too. Will not order that again. Fries are ok. I had originally ordered the burger but my son saw my surprise knowing my greasey food avoidance and traded for the pasta. Thank you son! read more

I stopped in to play some free poker (Wednesdays) and grab a bite before playing. Amber was working the bar and serving the poker players in the side room. She did a good job getting me my food and drinks. I ordered the chicken fingers and fries. The fries were an average sized portion and tasted great! The chicken fingers are the standard ones found in many restaurants across the metro area.They are over breaded lack any real flavor. They are suitable for the kids menu but I will be skipping them in the future. I ordered them with a BBQ sauce and that was pretty good. A guy next to me had a burger and it looked tasty. I'll be back to try something different. read more

Stopped in on a Monday for lunch and we weren't disappointed! They have a menu with a little bit of everything, which is great for groups with different wants for the day. Our food came out hot and timely and the server was friendly and attentive. It's more of a sports bar than a sit down restaurant, but the format works. I could see it getting a little crazy if the bartenders are also serving when the place is packed, but it's still worth a try! We will be back read more

I've had decent experiences here in the past, but tonight was a pretty poor experience that has me rethinking coming back here. I ordered food and a beer online for pickup at a scheduled time. I got there at the scheduled time to find my good ready and on a table - perfect. Then I realized I needed to go to the bar for my beer. There were 2 people waiting I'm front of me and I stood there for 15 minutes while my food got cold and the people in front of me weren't even acknowledged - all while someone behind the bar had their mask down the whole time. I finally realized it would be a long time before I got my beer so I left without it. I got home to find chicken strips with barely any sauce on them and they tasted AWFUL. I ate the fries and decided I'm probably not going back. read more

We the Rusty Melon‼ We chanced on this cute place on Halloween . There was a party and we had anBLAST! People are so friendly. Came on a whim and now we come when we want a fun time! Food is way better than we expected. The people who work at the Rusty Melon are warm and friendly and efficient. Place can be busy and our orders still are fast! We all the bartenders. Brette is great and we like seeing him at the bar. Rusty has introduced himself to us and we feel our business is appreciated. So lucky to have a fun joint so close. We always make new friends. Love karaoke night! The bar is a small community that embraces people! read more

If you are looking for a fun neighborhood bar, this is it. Delicious food, drinks and great service. Just try it.

We have only used their take out option but each time we do we are happy! The food is quite good, well packaged and easy to order. Great place in Erie! read more

Been here a few times over the years and seems like the quality in general has been on a steady decline. The last time I was there, it appeared that they were in the process of a much needed remodel, so I was surprised to return 8 months later and the drywall repair and paint samples were still left unfinished and the atmosphere clouded in filth. As for service, it's never been much to brag about, but it went from about a 10 minute wait to get noticed to having to go to the bar and inquire about service and there was not one familiar face from my previous visits. Now the food.... Burgers used to be decent, but my last one was like a hockey puck, charred and dry with black bits of greasy debris from the grill melted in with the cheese. When I unwrapped my silverware, there were chunks of dry food visible as if nobody looked before they folded it or just didn't care... Draft beer was warm, and the overall experience disappointing... Don't know what changed here, but it's definitely not for the better.... read more

These guys are doing a great job with family meal specials for takeout each night. We got the taco Tuesday special which was $20 for 19 tacos and two margaritas. The tacos are very simple, but it was a fun meal and we'll order it again. read more

A fun little bar in Erie. It was fairly busy for a Tuesday night. We had good, friendly service and everything tasted great. My wife had the chicken/ Mac and cheese which was really good. I even asked them to change the main TV to the Nuggets game and our server did it immediately which was really nice. We liked this bar, we'll go back! read more

They serve the "Impossible Burger". I was a little hesitant about ordering this burger. That said it was the best veggie burger I've had in my life! They cooked it perfectly, toasted the delicious bun and added lovely cut lettuce, tomatoes, onions. I opted to skip fries and had salad! WOW! You could tell they take their time and don't just throw veggies on a plate. It was a beautiful and delicious salad (they added croutons but I removed them to cut calories). I'm excited to try more of their menu. Our family will be back! read more

The Rusty Melon - Bars Near Me - Erie, Colorado

I have to say, I am someone who really appreciates good service and every time Erin is my server, I get great service. They have consistent food and drinks. Definitely recommend. And ask for Erin. read more

As long time Erie residents we wanted to give this place a try after hearing some great reviews about their burgers. And we felt strongly we should help support a local business for our first dinner out since March. From the moment we walked in we felt unwelcome. Glares from the people behind the bar and literally no staff whatsoever was wearing a mask. We are in the middle of a global pandemic and we were really disappointed to see this establishment not taking things seriously. We all felt extremely uncomfortable during our entire meal. The lack of concern for guidelines set forth by our state was concerning. We just really expected better. The food was okay. I found it difficult to enjoy my burger due to my wondering if proper cleaning protocols were being followed. We left wondering if we should self quarantine for 2 weeks as a precaution Later after chatting with a friend she mentioned this place had recently been "called out" on the local Facebook page for our exact concerns. I don't follow that page much so I was unaware. Had I known in advance of the lack of masks/gloves/hand sanitizer we would have avoided all together. I should mention our waitress was friendly and attentive but I doubt we will be back. read more

I love the Rusty Melon - Fabulous burgers, the chicken wings are tremendous, Cobb salad is also good but my go to meal when we order pick up is the spaghetti meatballs read more

We came in on Saturday with our two boys 9 & 12. Food and service are great! The atmosphere needs a overhaul for sure. More dive bar atmosphere verse fun bar/restaurant. If they redo the interior I'd for sure be inclined to go more. It feels like that type of place you just want to hang without kids at a neighborhood dive bar. So I think it's has some identity issue. But that being said food was great, but not the place I'd come again with kids. We had the burger, chicken fettuccine (my son loved) club and fried mushrooms. I have nothing against dive bars.... it's just a weird set up and cold. read more

Food was decently the service was awful. I felt uncomfortable asking where my sons food was. Won't be back.

This is probably the fourth or fifth owners that have rented out the spot as a restaurant and this last iteration is awesome love the Rusty melon nice people good food what else can ya ask for? Update.. went there for breakfast this morning at 900 am And discovered they're not doing breakfast anymore that's a bummer. read more