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Mel's at Commission Row, the Lower Level speakeasy - Mel's, Indianapolis, IN

Mel's

4.7
4.7
69 Reviews
$30 and under
Speakeasy

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
  • Charming
After an evening out or dining at Commission Row, guests can enjoy an after dinner drink in the adjoining speakeasy below. Mel’s speakeasy will offer a wide selection of wine, cocktails, and spirits.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Lively

  • Indianapolis

    Romantic

  • Indianapolis

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mel's offers a "cool vibe with elevated cocktails" and a menu of delicious small bites. Patrons rave about the "great alternative" to traditional dining experiences, highlighting the smash burger and sophisticated drink selection. The "wonderful atmosphere" and attentive service make it a "must-go place in Indy."

69 Reviews
  1. Kayleigh

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect place to grab a drink before dinner at Commission Row! We loved the ambiance, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming!
    Mel'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review Kayleigh. We greatly appreciate your time and consideration in providing feedback on your experience. Hope to see you again soon at Commission Row and Mel's.

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  2. Julie VIP

    Indiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Not the vibe I expect from speakeasy. Too thumping versus mellow.
    Mel'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review Julie. We greatly appreciate your time and consideration in providing feedback on your experience. Hope to see you again soon at Commission Row and Mel's.

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  3. JocaleB

    Indiana8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a cool space but food was just ok. Not worth a second visit with all the great places to choose from in the city.
    Mel'sResponded on March 5, 2025
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We greatly appreciate your time and consideration in providing feedback from your experience. We hope to see you again soon at Commission Row.

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  4. Vanessa

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classy speakeasy with great service, sophisticated bites, and beautiful decor.
    Mel'sResponded on February 28, 2025
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review Vanessa. We greatly appreciate your time and consideration in providing feedback from your experience and hope to see you again soon at Commission Row.

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  5. Wendy VIP

    Denver57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and bar selection at Mel’s. Quiet corner tables or lively bar atmosphere available. Like a hidden gem downstairs!
    Mel'sResponded on March 5, 2025
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review Wendy! We greatly appreciate your time and consideration in providing feedback from your experience. We hope to see you again soon at Commission Row.

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  6. Duane

    Columbus6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Neat little place, would love to come back and hear the live music. Service was slow at times, but that's to be expected when the server has 4 other tables including a 10 top.

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  7. brad VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little loud to talk for my liking. Food was good.
    Mel'sResponded on February 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review Brad. We greatly appreciate your time and consideration in providing feedback from your experience. We hope to see you again soon at Commission Row.

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  8. Sue VIP

    Indiana2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff had positive attitudes but were overworked and understaffed.

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  9. Ryan

    Indiana2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m not one to write reviews often. I worked for CRG as a waiter some years ago and was honestly disappointed in this experience. In this price point, you would expect a professional and smooth experience. The hostess was dressed strangely (oversized urban outfitters jacket?), the lights were flickering on and off the whole evening to where we ate in nearly in the dark, our waitress forgot 3 separate times on all 3 separate courses to bring silverware and the music would randomly and abruptly stop. For a $165 dinner, this was very disappointing. The ambience is great and the food was fine, but disappointing for CRG.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Slow service. Tried to bring other food to our table. Confused servers delivering food. Verified order second time. Late for game when we had 5:30pm reservation. It was busy but it seemed the delay was from service confusion vs kitchen.

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FAQs

Mel's is rated 4.7 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Mel's

110 S Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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