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    The Rusty Melon

    3.8 (149 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Karaoke
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Hawaiian Burger
    Ella R.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch at The Rusty Melon in Erie, CO & just had to share that the Hawaiian Burger absolutely hit the spot! The vibes of this place were local diner meets dive bar, super fun & very yummy (plus their burger branding is just too cute)! Our server was wonderful, very kind & helpful, would definitely visit again!

    Cheesesteak
    Matty F.

    This is one of my favorite spots in Denver/Erie, CO. I come here every time I'm in town. The staff is always kind and helpful and the atmosphere calm and friendly. The cheesesteak is one of my all time favorites [add banana peppers] and the burger is always juicy and crispy at the same time. I love Rusty Melon and wish there was one in Atlanta.

    Chicken Burger
    Becky J.

    Loved the grilled chicken burger. It was fresh, hot and delicious! The atmosphere is spot on for fun sports bar! The waitstaff were attentive and made sure we had what we needed. It was our second time here and everything was just as good at this fun lil bar and grill in Erie!

    Smothered Smoked Pork Chimichanga.
    Nick V.

    Smothered Smoked Pork Chimichanga. Very good. I will get ground beef next time. Sitting outside was pretty cool. Good service.

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    Meh, kind of a trashy, dive bar feel to it. Was looking for a burger in Erie, and while it was edible, it wasn't great. Wouldn't come back.

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    1 year ago

    We hands take out, the food was ready onetime. The staff were friendly. The tasty and a good portion size.

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    Friendly neighborhood restaurant with bar. Food is always delicious and of high quality. All their staff are very friendly and welcoming

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    The balsamic chicken wasn't amazing it but wasn't bad. Staff was friendly and food came out quickly

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    3 years ago

    Service is very friendly, but the food is just "meh." I've been here three times and I've never been wowed by the food.

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    3 years ago

    We had a lovely dinner out on the back patio. Our server was just the right amount of attentive.

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    I tiki ramen taco bar... and it somehow works!…read more I've been here many times. I like the tacos, my wife likes the ramen, and we both like the drinks. I like that the menu is constantly changing, so I can always try something new. There are usually a few staples, too. The tacos are priced reasonably so you can try several flavors. Every now and then there's one I don't like as much as the others, but that doesn't ruin the experience. The ramen is priced well for the amount you get, too. The only thing I consistently haven't liked is their guacamole. But I do like their avocado and salsas. They have a decent happy hour and, recently added, a "taco Tuesday." The kids menu options are pretty good, too. The hot dogs are a hit. Sometimes the buttered noodles are, too. The tiki drinks are great fun, and they're always trying something new. In the past, they've put lemonades in fun cups (like the hedgehog cup) so our kids can enjoy a "fancy drink." The service is pretty fast and consistent. They bring you a nice jug of water to help yourself with refills.

    As a big ramen fan, Birdhouse was a pleasant surprise for me. I've had ramen at practically all the…read morewell known spot in Denver, from Katsu Ramen to Ramen Star (RIP) to Tokio. So it was shocking that I found such a good bowl out here in Erie. I got the Hellfire Ramen, a tonkotsu-based ramen served with their house spicy sauce, chili oil, pork shoulder, and a soft boiled egg. The broth was rich and flavorful, the spice level was perfect (quiet hot but still maintaining a good balance of flavors), and the pork shoulder was tender but still has a bit of nice toothsomeness. Overall, this was an excellent bowl of ramen comparable to any of the top spots in Denver. The only slight downside is that the broth was just a tough too salty for my liking, and I would've preferred a soy marinated egg over a soft boiled egg. They have other ramen here was well, such as a chicken-based shio ramen, a regular tonkotsu, and a Thai curry ramen. I definitely would return to try the other ramen. If the other items on this menu is as tasty, I wouldn't hesitate to give them 5 stars.

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