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    Po’ Melvin’s

    3.7 (497 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Robert M.

    Review is specifically for the current online ordering / to-go experience. In the past, I've always either called and placed an order with their very efficient (ex) bartender, Homero or went directly to the bar and placed my order, paid and had him bring it out to me. All happening in one location. At times he'd even offer me a drink while I waited. When calling got no answer, I decided to order online, only to find the prices listed for online orders were higher than the menu prices. So I figured I'd just go there and order at the bar like in the past. Got a confused, "deer in the headlights" look from the new bartender who told me to go order up front at the host stand. The person staffing the host stand was having trouble keeping up and I had to wait a very long time to place my order. Partially due to everytime she took an order she had to walk clear across the restaurant back to the bar area to get the check for the individual to sign. Or she was walking back there to get food orders. I guarantee you she gets her 10,000 steps in every day. After I finally paid and ordered, I informed her I'd be sitting in a nearby booth waiting for my order. She never brought me my order even though she walked by me many times bringing orders to others who were waiting. I finally asked another person and they found my order sitting on a table near the host stand. No clue how long it had been sitting there. Not having any confidence in their abilities at this point, I verified on the attached receipt that my order was correct. It was!!! YES!!! But when I got home and opened the bag, my order was wrong! Ugh! The restaurant remodel and new menus are nice, but I guess at the expense of efficiencies in ordering. Was so easy and accurate with Homero--he'd verify the contents were correct before giving the order to me. At this point I doubt I'd ever return. At least not for a to-go order.

    dean d.

    Stuffed Bell Peppers: delicious. Green beans: yummy. Red Beans& Rice: classic. Pork Chops: super thin and tasty. Cajun Rice: ok. Ice Tea: weak. Service: not bad, never could tell which of the five (or was it six?) folks service the whole time was the actual waiter for the table.

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    Nita E.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Old Fashioned. Hit the spot after a long day of seminars. Mixed just right and a good price.

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    Priscilla A.

    Really only giving 2 stars due to the friendliness from the front desk person. My order was for a pick up order. The fries were honestly indelible. I picked it up myself and started eating it once I got in the car. With that being said it didn't make sense why the fries tasted so bad. They were lukewarm and had absolutely no flavor or texture. The shrimp po'boy was a huge disappointment & I felt like I was practically forcing myself to finish it, due to Joe hungry I was. It was bland & just overall not a good sandwich. Unfortunately I will not be back again.

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    Sadly, the food here is not nearly as good as it used to be. The last time I ordered I requested a refund. I haven't been back.

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    Used to be good see why the resturant was empty at dinnertime SUX now in there Food toooooo salty and stale from lunch

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    Great family owned place with friendly staff. Brought my family there many times and always enjoyed it every time.

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