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The Melt

4.5 (305 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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THE MELT ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Mei T.

My daughter was craving sweet potato fries, so we went to her favorite place for this: The Melt. We also got some mac n cheese (with sliced jalapeños for a little kick). So yummy and definitely hit the spot! We used the self-serve kiosk to place our order. There was an option to get a pager or use our phone number, we opted for the number. This is a great place to hang out. They have tables indoor and outdoor, and they open until midnight! Not many places in the area open late, so this is a nice place for late night munchies!

BBQ BACON MELTBURGER
Ryan S.

Our first time at The Melt, and it was great! Food came out fast. Delicious! The process of making their burger patty is great. Angus/Waygu beef with a generous amounts of cheddar cheese melted directly onto the patty. Cooking grill is pretty cool (auto smashes burger and cooks). BBQ Bacon is our favorite. Great flavors. Burgers come with a pickle. Also go the sweet potato fries. Decent portion size, we shared between two of us. Order on kiosks or in person. Sign up for Rewards for free fries. Inside very clean, and lots of seating inside and out.

GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES
Andre A.

This place was too good! I had a pickleball tourney a few hours later but couldn't control myself and ate way too much cheese and salt from this meal but it all tasted so good! The grilled cheese with bacon and Mac and cheese was my favorite especially dipped into the tomato soup. Also the fries were elite. Would definitely come back again, except maybe next time not before any physical activity!

BBQ BACON MELTBURGER - soooo good !!!
Faye L.

This is my go to place right now after the gym ! The burgers have been an amazing source of protein recovery for me after a tough workout out . I never eat a burger with bbq sauce or bacon BUT here I absolutely love their bbq bacon burger. The bacon is DELICIOUS . It's not the cheap kind . I think they cook them the same way they cook the burger patties as it's not too crispy and has just the amount of fat . Their app to order is so seamless and easy . Plus their rewards program is bomb. It's just a great place to get a satisfying affordable burger with just the nicest staff .

Sweet potato fries
Ashley S.

Melt burger was flavorful and the pickled jalapeño inside was the perfect level of heat for me which is hardly any would have liked lettuce and tomato in it . Sweet potato fries perfect crunch Cobb salad was good but the chicken was dry . Price is good great location .

Gluten free MELTBURGER
Nicole Erin B.

The Melt is basically a higher quality fast food burger. The patty is a decent size and has a good flavor without being too greasy. They have gluten free bread but unfortunately none of the fries are gluten free. The service was efficient on a Friday night and there is plenty of seating. Cost is higher than a traditional fast food burger but worth it. I'd definitely come back to try another speciality combination or grilled cheese.

Marcus F.

Usually "melt" named restaurants aren't very successful. Grilled cheese seems kinda niche. But this "melt" is so much more. In fact, it's their burgers that make it worth coming here. Juicy, flavorful and just a little too big, in a good way. - Cheeseburger was oozing with cheese and chopped "not spicy diced jalapeños". Definitely a winner. - open late - specialty soda fountain.

Soda machine, including diet Coke
Ellee W.

Great customer service from Ralph. I came in and was treated and received a warm welcome. The best thing as well is they have alternative sodas for you Diet Coke fans!! A healthier version of soda. The Mac and cheese is great.

Oreo shake, free birthday offer
Karen N.

I had been going to a location of the Melt in Irvine for quite a while, so I was excited to see that one had opened at Del Mar Highlands. I'm usually here for Sidecar Donuts, the fancy Ralph's, or Handel's ice cream. My favorite thing on their menu is the Mac Daddy grilled cheese, with bacon and Mac n Cheese in the grilled cheese! I get it on spicy garlic bread, which gives it an extra little kick. It reminds me of the old torpasta sandwiches that you used to be able to get in the Midway area, pasta and sauce inside a hollowed out torpedo roll. RIP Their app makes it super easy to order, and you can earn reward points toward free food! Just place it ahead of time so you don't have to wait for your food.

BBQ BACON MELTBURGER
Portia C.

Amazing burger and fries, and excellent quick service from the staff. Clean establishment with nice ambience!

Patty melt
Curt T.

For saying the nektiest burger I would have thought it would have had more cheese. Got the pattu melt. It was flavorful and delicious but expected more cheese. Service was ok. Lots of outdoor seating and dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio.

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18 days ago

Thanks Anne for the free cookies! The food and service was the best I've ever had!! I highly recommend popping in

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18 days ago

Yummy food! The burgers are tasty and the shakes are not too sweet. Anne was our cashier and she was very helpful and kind!

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The food came out quickly and hot. The fries were fresh and crispy. The burgers had a lot of meat in them!

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Ralph is such a nice host! Every time I come in I always get the same kind service. The food is always hitting the spot

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Food was fantastic and great customer service , thank you Anne ! The burger was perfect !

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Annie greeted us with a warm smile and made our experience enjoyable. We enjoyed our salads on the sunny patio.

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Hodad's

Hodad's

4.1(3.1k reviews)
17.0 mi•East Village
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love this place. might be our favorite burger place in san diego!…read more we got the mini cheeseburger with fries and the chili burger. both were delicious in their own way. the fries are great wedge fries with a good crunch and flavoring on the outside but soft and pillowy on the inside. we also got a vanilla shake that was huge. after drink half we brought home the rest which filled up their whole to go cup! there was plenty of seating when we went and the staff was super attentive and brought out our food fast.

We grabbed a late lunch at Hodad's today. We waited a few minutes by the entrance, and we were then…read moreseated at a high-top table. Our orders were taken quickly, and large waters with lemon were brought out to us. Our burgers came out in about 7 minutes and they were just what the doctor ordered. :) My chicken burger was especially delicious, and I'd asked for extra pickles, and let's just say that the Hodad's chefs did not disappoint. There had to be at least 15 pickles on this bad boy. YUM! Onion rings were crispy and delicious. M. loved his burger and as usual, his only complaint was that he wished it was bigger. Haha. We enjoyed our food and the fun, kitschy Hodad's dining area. I feel like every time I come here, I spot something on the walls, or dangling from somewhere, that I haven't seen before. It's always a good time at Hodad's and it is certainly worth a visit if you haven't been here before. Keep in mind they do have a limited menu (burgers, chicken burgers, veggie burgers, fries, rings, shakes & some beverages and beers.) However, the table next to us ordered shakes and they looked hella good. Next time for us, for sure!! Mahalo!

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The Friendly - OG burger

The Friendly

4.2(1.4k reviews)
14.5 mi•University Heights, North Park
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This spot HITS. The workers are chill and the have a pretty straight forward menu - pizza, burgers,…read moreand bevies. The Pizza is pretty solid - thin, crispy, and the toppings are tasty. I've gotten the mushroom ricotta slice and the cheeseburger and boy is it's greasy and scrumptious all in one. A nice spot to stop by for a quiet bite and you don't have to wait too long. Definitely a spot to check out for a beer and slice.

Short story: service sucks and the food was meh…read more Long story: I've been really looking forward to eating here for a long time. It's always popping up as one of the best burgers in San Diego. The vibe in the place was cool. Bustling and music blasting. I look around for the menu. Not easy to find. I guess it's one of those "if you know you know" but then I saw a small chalkboard that listed the burger and a tiny printout pizza menu way in the back. I order a burger and coke. So pumped to try it. I ask for no onions and the guy at the register immediately cops a huge attitude like I ruined his day. He points at the chalkboard and says "no substitutions". I reply "no biggie! I can scrape em off or something" dude looks pissed and says "they're hard to scrape off" I know reading this I may sound unreasonable. Maybe dude was having a bad day. But the way he was looking and speaking to me made me want to walk away from the counter not bother ordering. If you are great at burgers but not customer service maybe stay off the register and stick to the grill. My friend with me goes "not very friendly for a place called the friendly" so it wasn't just me. The burger comes out. Honestly I'd bet on a good day it's great. But today it wasn't. Overly greasy. Ironically all of the onions slid right off so I'm not sure why he feels it would be too difficult for me to remove myself. The burger could barely stay in the bun it was so greasy. The aioli spread was all on one side of the burger and it was a mess. I'm not sure if maybe this place used to be great and since has declined, or if the staff was just having such an off day that it reflected in the effort of the food. Or if the guy just had some issue and felt like taking it out on us today. But needless to say. There's plenty of amazing smash burger places in San Diego. Excited to try somewhere else.

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Del's Hideout

Del's Hideout

4.3(1.2k reviews)
14.7 mi
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Shout out to Dulce for helping us grab some tables for our large party of almost 20 people, and to…read moreAlejandro for being such a great server! Stopped in last night to celebrate my husband's birthday. Although Del's doesn't take reservations, we were able to snag a few tables right next to the kids play area. It was perfect since we had so many kids in our party. All the food was delicious -- from their baked beans, corn bread, onion rings, and to their barbecue selection. We ordered the 12 party meal plus some appetizers for the kids such as the Mac & cheese and chicken tenders. Everyone was commenting on how good everything was. Honestly, this has become one of our favorite barbecue spots! Their bbq sauce is also really good, it had the right amount of sweetness and slight tang without being too thick. Would definitely recommend to anyone who just wants to watch the game by themselves or bring a large party. Thank you Del's for making it a memorable night!

I was looking for a spot to eat to satisfy all of us. Del's Hideout kept popping up over and over…read morein all my searches so I decided that's THE spot. It did not disappoint. All of us left happy and full! Parking is easy. Easy to be there. Our server was amazing. 10/10 for Maki!!! Food was exactly what we hoped for!! Got the brisket 10/10 Ribs 10/10 Deviled Eggs 9/10 Mac and Cheese 10/10 Just go, don't second guess it!! You're welcome!

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