Mel's at 22
An American restaurant at the corner of Main Street near the Hall of Fame, highly rated and widely reviewed, known for its scallops, Chilean sea bass, and crab cakes.
Mel's at 22 is at the corner of Chestnut Street and Main Street. It opened in 2014, is close to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and ranks among the top restaurants in Cooperstown on both Yelp and TripAdvisor. The menu is American: New England clam chowder, fried cheese curds, spinach and artichoke wontons, burgers, and sandwiches. Dinner options like seared scallops, black cod, and crab cakes get strong reviews. Peanut butter pie is the dessert specialty. Sandwiches and burgers run about $17. Hours change with the seasons, and it is best to arrive early during peak season.
Opening hours
Lunch 11:00–15:00, dinner approx. 16:00–21:00 (seasonal changes; closed some days)
Nearby sights
- Doubleday Field
- Main Street, Cooperstown
- National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
- The Farmers' Museum
- Fenimore Art Museum
- Kingfisher Tower
- Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
- Otsego Lake