Crafting gourmet burgers and shakes in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.
The Melt is a beloved American restaurant located in downtown San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, offering a casual dining experience with a focus on quality burgers, fries, and real ice cream shakes. Known for its friendly staff and lively atmosphere, the spot serves up perfectly cooked swoosh burgers, patty melts, sweet potato fries, and homemade mac and cheese. Whether dining outside to soak in the local vibe or grabbing a quick bite, The Melt provides flavorful, satisfying meals that keep customers coming back for more.
635 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Handcrafted burgers and patty melts made with seasoned beef, fresh toppings, and artisan buns.
A variety of fries including sweet potato and regular, plus homemade mac and cheese and other shareable sides.
Thick, creamy milkshakes made with real ice cream, perfect for dessert or a sweet treat.
Featuring local root beer and other drinks to complement your meal with a unique touch.
Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating with quick service for easy ordering and pickup.
Overall rating
Carly Coleman
This is definitely good drunk food. We ordered the jalapeño burger, the burger was a bit bland, texture mushy, and overall mediocre. The patty melt is what you would expect very basic but I thought it taste fine. Both the sweet potato and regular fries were good. There's plenty of seating and evening seating along the window. The service was as expected; however they did mix up the fries with the burgers.
Salim Ali Khan
We made a super quick stop at Melt just to grab a bottle of water, but the hosts were so genuinely kind and welcoming that they absolutely deserve a shoutout. Even though our visit was brief and we weren’t ordering food this time, they treated us with warmth and professionalism, the kind of hospitality that really stands out. That alone made a strong impression. We’ll definitely be back to actually try their food, but for now, this is simply to recognize how great they were even for something as simple as selling a bottle of water.
Jason Camp
Absolutely adore this spot! The staff were friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience a joy. My swoosh burger came out perfectly cooked, and the fries were incredible. The local root beer added a fun, unique touch. I dined outside and soaked in the lively Gas Lamp atmosphere, which made the meal even better. Everything I tried was flavorful and satisfying. Can’t wait to come back — highly recommended!
suicidle huslerz
A couple workers have been pretty rude but a couple other ones have been awesome. Food is always A+ . I love the bacon double cheeseburger for sure highly recommended. Never thought I would like sweet potato fries but I fell in love at first bite and have been getting them ever since. Also tried the Mac and cheese and it's a yes for me, Home made style and it's a pretty big portion. Could share between 2 people but if you're like me you're gonna want your own. The Melt is definitely a must for good burgers,fries and real ice cream shakes if you're in the downtown gaslamp area. Easy 5 stars, Thanks for your time and lmk what you think of the melt or about your experience with any of the workers. ✌🏼
Winter Redd
This was a GREAT meal as we were walking around in gaslamp area. The meat in my burger was perfectly seasoned with the right amount of spice and salt. Easy to order and pickup. The sweet potato fries were good, though I would've loved them a tiny bit more crispy ( but maybe I could've ordered them that way..?). Service was great too.
