Mel's Hard Luck Diner Restaurant in Branson

Name: Mel's Hard Luck Diner
Address: 2800 West Highway 76, Branson, United States
Telephone: 14173320150
Rating: 4.8

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Mel's Hard Luck Diner

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#22 From 173 in Branson

9.6

10 Review

Ambience

9.6/10

Food

9.6/10

Interior

9.6/10

Prices

9.6/10

Service

9.6/10

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Price & Cuisine

$$ American, Diner

Establishment type

Restaurant

Dietary Restrictions

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan, Gluten Free

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+14173320150

2800 West Highway 76, Branson, United States

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Many people visit this restaurant to try nicely cooked kare-kare, club sandwiches and reuben sandwiches. Good banana split, ice cream sundaes and croissants are the tastiest dishes. If you want to taste some delicious root beer, Mel's Hard Luck Diner is a decent choice for you. Come here and order great chocolate shake, lemonade or root beer float. The homely atmosphere makes this place a perfect choice for a family dinner. The staff is hospitable that's what makes this spot so good. Enjoyable service is something visitors agree upon here. You will like attractive prices. As a number of reviewers remark, the decor is homey. This restaurant has got Google 4.6 according to the guests' opinions.

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Jeff Schmidt

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5 months ago

We stopped in here for dinner and discovered the waitresses and waiters take turns singing songs. We were greeted at the door and promptly seated. The food was good; we had onion rings as an appetizer which was very good. I got the Philly cheesesteak while the wife ordered the catfish. It was all prompt and was delicious. Then we got dessert…. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Debjani Moitra

I always look for small local places during my travels. Some small restaurant owned by mom and pop or hole in the wall. This time we discovered this absolute gem in Silver Dollar City. Foodies, you must visit Mel’s Hard Luck Diner. It’s a cute little place with live singing. The waiters and waitresses sing and they do it between taking your orders. It’s not a place to have a serious conversation but to sit back, relax and enjoy. Even our daughter (3 years old) had a great time 🙂 The portion sizes are good and so delicious 😋 it’s a small local place and worth going. I had a chicken steak dinner with mashed potatoes, bread, gravy and sweet corn. My husband had a Philly cheese steak sandwich and our daughter had her favorite hot dog 🌭 with fries 🍟 We shared the dessert and it was so huge that it took every inch of our belly and will power to finish it 🙂 #lifewithoutalu Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Chicken Fried Steak w Mash Potatoes Roll and Corn not Homemade

Kristen Strange

2 months ago

What a fun place for a family! We had to wait for a bit for a table but it was worth it! Fun atmosphere where the servers take turns singing cover songs while you dine. The service was top notch! The family style ice cream dish was more than enough for our family of 6. Highly recommend! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Dave Cipriani

4 months ago

This is another place we missed the last time we were in Branson. We had the burger and the cheesesteak. Both are very good. We then shared a "one scoop" sundae, which come out HUGE! Each of the servers take their turn singing for you as well, and all of the ones we heard were fantastic singers! It is decorated like a 50s-style dinner. We would definitely return for both the food and the entertainment! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Regina M Goodman

This place will never disappoint. The thick, juicy, beautifully cook burger, golden and beautifully crisped fries, the music, the staff, the desserts and the big screen. Makes me wish I were alive back then but yes, they are their own burger attraction in Branson!!! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Burgers

Stuart Harrison

Visiting a local restaurant while in Branson is a must and there are a lot of great ones to choose from. Mel's Hard Luck is one of those restaurants. Great diner atmosphere where the waiters and waitresses sing for your entertainment. And they are good singers. The food came out very fast and was amazing. It tasted so good, very hot, and the salad was phenomenal. It is located in a great shopping area with high end shops right on the main strip. Be sure to check out gift shop on the way out. I highly suggest you eat here during your stay in Branson. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Kaycee Ward

Such a neat place to stop. It was a little expensive but you are also paying for the experience to have the wait staff sing. They have beautiful voices! The food was really good and we were able to get seated pretty quickly. They do have a text system so you can walk around while you are waiting. The ice cream portion sizes are HUGE! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Stephen Pales

10 months ago

The menu is posted in pictures 👍. Nestled in a shopping center if you're not looking for it you will drive right by it. All the glamour of The Boardwalk draws your eyes away from their small sign along 76. I'm so glad we found this place. It's a fun place to eat and be entertained! I had an amazing time! The food was delicious 😋 and our waitress sang beautifully. The atmosphere is not a quiet one but a beautiful one. The staff are singing and letting you know they enjoy you being there. The Reuben was perfect and the Veggie Burger was an excellent Vegan choice. The fries are crispy and served hot. The place is clean and wiped down. I highly recommend you try it out but most of all enjoy the singing and request a special song. Who knows they may sing it for you! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Rob OBryan

6 months ago

Food is your basic diner food. Service is great with happy, and sometimes singing, servers. It gets a little too loud for my taste though. If you like the feel of an old 50's diner, this might be the place for you. I hear their sundaes and banana splits are awesome! I'm usually too full to try one. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

S L

Singing servers, glossies and autographs on the wall. Some servers have bios and their CDs on the table. Interesting experience. Shareable desserts are huge. Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5