Melt Bar and Grilled explained

Melt Bar and Grilled
Image Caption:	Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio since 2006
Founded:	in Lakewood, Ohio
Hq Location City:	Cleveland
Hq Location Country:	United States

Melt Bar and Grilled is a restaurant with six main and three satellite locations in Ohio that specializes in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and other comfort food favorites.^[1] The restaurant was founded in 2006 in Lakewood, Ohio by Matt Fish, who currently owns and operates the restaurants as the chief executive officer.^[2]

Melt has enjoyed notoriety both locally and nationally. Matt Fish's creations and the popular Cleveland restaurant have been 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. The company also faces several lawsuits for unpaid rent at its restaurants. The company will continue to operate during the proceedings.^[6]

Locations

Main locations

• Lakewood, opened in September 2006, at 14718 Detroit Avenue.
• Akron, opened in June 2016, at 3921 Medina Road.

Satellite locations

• Melt University, opened in August 2014, at the Tinkham Veale University Center at Case Western Reserve University.
• Melt Ballpark, opened in April 2015, at Progressive Field.

Closed locations

• 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.,^[7]
• Dayton, opened in June 2017, Closed in January 2023, at 2733 Fairfield Commons.,^[8]
• Canton, opened in November 2017, Closed in January 2023, at 4230 Belden Village Mall Circle.,^[9]
• Independence, opened in October 2011, closed in February 2024, at 6700 Rockside Road.^[10]
• Avon, opened in August 2017, closed in January 2024, at 35546 Detroit Road. ^[11]
• Cedar Point, opened in May 2017, at 1 Cedar Point Drive, closed in May 2024. ^[12]
• Columbus (Easton), opened in December 2014, at 4206 Worth Avenue, closed in July 2024. ^[13]
• Mentor, opened in November 2012, at 7289 Mentor Avenue, closed August 11, 2024. ^[14]

Television appearances

Melt has been featured on several food-themed television shows. Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,^[15] with Guy Fieri, featured the original location in an episode that aired on February 8, 2010,^[16]

The Travel Channel show Man v. Food^[17] with Adam Richman also featured the original location in an episode that aired June 22, 2010.^[18]

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,^[19] another Adam Richman-hosted show.

In 2013, Melt was featured in Cheese Paradise on the Travel Channel.^[20]

External links

• Official Website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Grilled cheese vies to be the greatest thing on sliced bread - USATODAY.com. www.usatoday.com.
2. Web site: About Matt Fish .
3. Web site: Cool pop-culture spot: Cleveland's Melt Bar & Grilled.
4. Web site: The Best Sandwiches in America: A Reader Addendum. 24 April 2008.
5. Web site: The National Culinary Review - July/August 2010 - 38. www.ncrdigital.com.
6. Web site: Melt Bar and Grilled files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, claiming millions in debts. Carey. Tyler. June 17, 2024. June 17, 2024. WKYC. en.
7. Web site: Melt Bar and Grilled closes Short North location.
8. Web site: Melt Bar & Grilled shuts down 2 locations, including one in Canton.
9. Web site: Melt Bar & Grilled shuts down 2 locations, including one in Canton.
10. News: Melt appears to have closed yet another location .
11. News: Melt Bar and Grilled permanently closes Avon location amid 'growing economic issues' .
12. News: Melt Bar and Grilled restaurant closed at Cedar Point: Park confirms it won't return for 2024 season .
13. News: Melt Bar and Grilled closes another location .
14. News: Melt Bar and Grilled locations to close in Akron and Mentor: Owner Matt Fish shares update on company's future .
15. Web site: Food Network star Guy Fieri raves about Cleveland's food scene: Restaurant Row. 22 July 2009 .
16. Web site: By Request : Diners, Drive-ins and Dives : Food Network . 2010-08-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100906115848/http://www.foodnetwork.com/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/by-request/index.html . 2010-09-06 . dead .
17. Web site: Man V Food episode starring Lakewood's Melt airs before watch party at restaurant. 24 June 2010 .
18. Web site: Man v. Food.
19. Web site: Amazing Eats TV Guide . TVGuide.com . en.
20. Web site: Celebrate Melt on the Travel Channel - Melt Bar and Grilled. 1 March 2013.