Mel's at 22

Outstanding clam chowder! Good service and very clean. It's not noisy so you can hear your dining companion. Macaroni and cheese was excellent

Best place in town! Great food at fair prices, excellent cocktails and bartenders. Chef/owner Brian is friendly and accessible, making time to walk through the dining room and talk with guests. He took the time to visit with my girlfriend and me, and told us about his amazing late wife who is the inspiration for the restaurant. When you’re in Cooperstown you have to stop in Mel’s, cannot recommend it enough.

Before a doctors appointment at Bassett Medical Center we decided to give Mel's at 22 a try for a late lunch. We were seated in the main dining area and greeted by our server C. After taking our drink orders (water with lemon) and sharing the specials we were prepared to order due to our short time window. My fiance chose a cup of the New England Clam Chowder, Cobb Salad and a cup of Coffee. I chose the Fried Haddock Sandwich, no bun and side salad. C. asked if I wanted to start with my side salad while Dawn had her soup, which I agreed and appreciated. Dawn thoroughly enjoyed her Clam Chowder, she's a stickler for hot food, especially soup, and she was very pleased. My side salad was served on a curiously small flat plate, causing the salad to fall off said plate when I attempted to cut and eat it. I'm not sure if this is normally how Mel's serves the side side but I would prefer a bowl or larger plate.
Dawn found the chicken in her Cobb Salad to be on the dry side which was unfortunate. My Haddock was a nice sized piece, crisp on the outside and flaky fish, the tartar sauce lacked favor.
C was very personable but I don't know if he was having an off day, although there were only one or two other tables, we never received a water refill, Dawn didn't receive her coffee and when she asked if she could have a to go cup and requested it with cream the cream was forgotten as well. It's attention to detail that is important and the little things stand out.
Overall we were not impressed with Mel's at 22 and would most likely not be back.

We were there for lunch. A nice menu with decent prices. My wife had the beet salad and I had a burger. She was very satisfied and my burger was cooked to perfection. The staff was friendly and attentive. I would recommend stopping anytime you're in Cooperstown.