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Address:
3650 S Glebe Rd, Suite 170
Arlington, VA 22202

Neighborhood:
Arlington

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Melody Tavern Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.melodytavern.com
Email: info@melodytavern.com
Phone: (703) 413-4141
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 5:00-11:00 Friday and Saturday 5:00-2am Sunday Brunch 10am-2am Sunday -Regular Menu 2pm-11pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, American
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
Catering: Our wonderful kitchen staff is ready to cater all size events. In addition to our menu items we can do veggie, fruit or cheese & cracker trays. Linguine to lobster....we can do it all. :)
Private Party Facilities: NOW OPEN!!! Welcome to Melody Tavern. Inside The Eclipse complex, above Harris Teeter. Our private dining room is sectioned away from the main floor. Our room can seat a comfortable 35 people for a wonderful prefix menu or 50 people with a buffet or reception style dining. Two 55" plasma TV's will allow your favorite sporting event, DVD or power point presentation be viewed. Our development's wrap around driveway creates a wonderful drop off and/or pick up right to our front door and complimentary garage parking can help protect you from mother natures furies. Now hosting live jazz and blues Wednesday thru Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Join us anytime!
Private Party Contact: Michel Daley (202) 744-3510
Entertainment: Live jazz and blues bands please send CD to the above address. Always looking for additional talent for our guests.
Special Events & Promotions: Weddings, Anniversary's, Birthdays, Promotions, Going Away Gatherings and much much more....

Getting there

Cross Street: Jefferson Davis Hwy & S. Glebe Rd (The Eclipse Complex * Above Harris Teete
Public Transit: Crystal City metro 1 mile straight down Jefferson Davis Hwy
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Complimentary garage parking in our building and plenty of additional street parking very close by Please park in the retail spaces, not the Harris Teeter spaces

A word from Melody Tavern

NOW OPEN!!! Melody Tavern is Virginia's newest live music venue, restaurant & bar catering to jazz and blues. Seating 170 inside and another 80 on the covered patio allows Melody Tavern to have any size private gathering or special event. In house catering available. "Live Jazz Sunday Brunch"… has all your favorites from Chesapeake Eggs Benedict, Texas French Toast, Steak & Eggs, Omelets, Shrimp & Grits and much much more. The 28 person bar wraps around bar Four 55" HDTV's that cater to your favorite sporting events. Our private dining room seats a comfortable 40+ people which also has two additional 55" HDTV's and a separate entrance. *Complimentary garage parking all night! *Coat check available!Continued

Melody Tavern

3.5

46 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot

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38 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

38 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(22)
good for groups(15)
fit for foodies(12)

hot spot(12)
romantic(11)
special occasion(10)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (38)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The service on the day I visited

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The service on the day I visited was poor. The waitress seemed clueless about the wines on the wine list and Wednesday night jazz which was advertised on the wall inside the restaurant, refilling water glasses. Moreover, she was not very responsive to our dining experience as we had to notify her that we need water refills. As she picked up our dinner plates, her question about whether we needed anything more sounded as if she was urging us to leave rather then encouraging us to try dessert. When it was time to pick up the check I held up the payment envelope as she passed by 3 times oblivious. As soon she passed me the 3rd time, she doubled back to pick up my payment."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Easter Sunday Brunch

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2005

Dined on 04/08/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The shrimp and grits at Easter Sunday brunch were every bit as good as the picture on the website. The service was great and the live entertainment by Jared was wonderful. Both the members of the group and the owners stopped by our table to say hello and see how we enjoyed our visit. I am looking forward to returning in the evening as the bar area and the booths make for a good evening out and the live music line up looks fantastic. Melody Tavern is a must!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great place to hang out and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2011

Dined on 03/30/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great place to hang out and listen to live music. A live jazz group was performing on the night we visited and that set the tone for a great evening. Nice venure for mature adults,"

Dined on 03/30/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dinner and Jazz

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Had dinner while listening to David Cole and the Main Street Band play jazz and blues - an outstanding evening. Great entertainment and great food. Highly recommend."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Aside from the bad acoustics

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2012

2012

Dined on 03/15/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Aside from the bad acoustics (band's music was too loud), I must say the Melody Tavern is a gem. Very good restaurant with good food."

Dined on 03/15/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It's worth going!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2012

2007

Dined on 03/15/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Melody Tavern is a nice spot to get together with friends. Great service and great food. We especially enjoyed the band."

Dined on 03/15/2012

2007

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great new neighborhood spot.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2007

Dined on 03/03/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great new neighborhood spot. Exceptional live music for lovers of jazz and blues. The food is very good with a nice selection; most tastes should be satisfied,"

Dined on 03/03/2012

2007

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We enjoyed our first visit

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2012

2008

Dined on 02/25/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We enjoyed our first visit to Melody Tavern. THe food was delicious, the jazz very good..but too loud during the dinner hour! Tone the sound down and the restaurant gets a 5 out 5!"

Dined on 02/25/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I was at melody Tavern on

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2011

Dined on 02/14/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I was at melody Tavern on Valentine's Day to see Julia Nixon perform. she was fantastic and i hope to see her there again soon. The venue is great and a nice ambiance for a Jazz Club. Food was decent once it arrived, service was a bit slow."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Place has been open about

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/19/2012

2010

Dined on 02/19/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Place has been open about 8 months. This was our second time there, first time for breakfast. Food was good, but waiter didn't seem to know anything about the menu. Said he had only tried two or three of the items, and when asked about one dish didn't even know it was on the menu. Bottomless mimosas for $7 is a great deal, but the place is so far removed from metro or any other places of interest. Music was supposed to be jazz, but was actually more of easy listening."