Blues Diner

I have never given a bad review in my life until now. We already know the food there is awful. But last night was a new low. I was told from a former employee that they put generic vodka in their top shelf bottles, but i thought that was a jilted former employee. My martini last night was 90% water. It was so bad I couldn't even fake drink it. We left the drink and the bar. This place needs to go. As one of the four places in downtown Melrose, its a shame and a waste of space. Don't get duped, don't bother going there. I would give this no stars if possible. more

Blues Diner in Melrose, MA is a place that you should avoid. The owner of this restaurant has a huge temper and treats his staff with no respect. The verbal abuse that we witness the night we ate there was unbelievable. I will not recommend this place to anyone. more

My wife and I, plus two of our friends frequented this restaurant last month. I wasn't going to add this comment until I heard a similar complaint from another friend, which got me reconsidering, so here goes. The food is reasonable, nothing out of the ordinary, but pretty good. But that is not this restaurant's crucial issue, for that alone would be okay for a casual restaurant. The problem is the lack of finesse, abruptness and arrogance of its GM or owner (not sure who he is, but he is in charge). He spoke rudely to my wife, addresses his staff in a disrespectful way and just gives a very poor impression. This man is a definite candidate for charm school, especially considering the nature of the business he is in. We were completely turned off by this experience and would never return or recommend this restaurant because of it. The service was not too great either. As far as this person in charge though, it really is too bad that class can't be bought - he needs some badly. more