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Melt Bar and Grilled
American restaurant chain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Melt Bar and Grilled was a restaurant chain in Ohio that specialized in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and other comfort foods.[1] The restaurant was founded in 2006 in Lakewood, Ohio by Matt Fish, who owned and operated the restaurants as the chief executive officer.[2]
Melt received media attention both locally and nationally. Matt Fish's creations and the restaurant were featured in USA Today,[3] Esquire Magazine,[4] as one of the best sandwiches in America; and in National Culinary Review.[5]
In June 2024, Melt Bar and Grilled filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming growing economic issues and store closures as part of the decision.[6] The company also faces several lawsuits for unpaid rent at its restaurants. The company claimed it would continue to operate during the proceedings.[7] However, the last location closed by January 1, 2025.[2][8]
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Former locations
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- Cleveland Heights, opened in May 2010, closed in November 2020, at 13463 Cedar Road.
- Melt Public Square, opened in September 2016, at Café 200 Public Square.
- Columbus (Short North), opened in November 2013, closed in July 2022, at 840 North High Street.[9]
- Dayton, opened in June 2017, Closed in January 2023, at 2733 Fairfield Commons.[10]
- Canton, opened in November 2017, Closed in January 2023, at 4230 Belden Village Mall Circle.[10]
- Independence, opened in October 2011, closed in February 2024, at 6700 Rockside Road.[11]
- Avon, opened in August 2017, closed in January 2024, at 35546 Detroit Road.[12]
- Cedar Point, opened in May 2017, at 1 Cedar Point Drive, closed in May 2024.[13]
- Columbus (Easton), opened in December 2014, at 4206 Worth Avenue, closed in July 2024.[14]
- Mentor, opened in November 2012, at 7289 Mentor Avenue, closed August 11, 2024.[15]
- Akron, opened in June 2016, at 3921 Medina Road, closed August 25, 2024.[15]
- Lakewood, opened in September 2006, at 14718 Detroit Avenue, closed January 1, 2025.[8]
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Television appearances
Melt was featured on several food-themed television shows. Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,[16] with Guy Fieri, featured the original location in an episode that aired on February 8, 2010.[17]
The Travel Channel show Man v. Food with Adam Richman also featured the original location in an episode that aired June 22, 2010.[18][19]
In 2011, Melt was featured on the Food Network show The Best Thing I Ever Ate, in the messy food themed episode for their "Godfather" lasagna grilled cheese sandwich.
In 2012, Melt was featured in a cheese-themed episode of the Travel Channel's Amazing Eats,[20] another Adam Richman-hosted show.
In 2013, Melt was featured in Cheese Paradise on the Travel Channel.[21]
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References
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