Mela Bar & Lounge

4.6 ( 215 reviews )
Checking... 8:00 PM - 3:00 AM See Hours
$10–20
1359 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033, United States
+1 404-343-2130
Welcome to Mela Bar & Lounge, a vibrant and trendy eatery nestled in Decatur, GA. As a proud Black-owned establishment, Mela offers a delectable mix of traditional Ethiopian cuisine and comfort food, all served in a cozy atmosphere that welcomes everyone. The menu features enticing dishes, from flavorful buffalo shrimp to the must-try Mela special, ensuring a delightful experience for all palates. With options for outdoor seating, live music, and a well-curated drink selection, this spot is perfect for gatherings, solo meals, or late-night bites. Come enjoy a slice of Ethiopia in a welcoming, inclusive environment!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as Black-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Has live music
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Quick bite
    • Has salad bar
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For Mela Bar & Lounge

Charity Shaw
Apr 18,2025
Mela’s provides an exceptional dining experience for anyone to enjoy authentic Ethiopian Cuisine. We had the Sambusa, Chicken and Fish Tibs with half platter of veggies and it was delicious. We were so ready to dig in that I forgot to take photos of the beautifully plated food. You won’t be disappointed.
Chelsea Lewis
Mar 31,2025
The food is always amazing! I get the mela special and the owner always makes sure I have enough injera and salad. I try to go here atleast once a month!
Kani Saeed
Mar 31,2025
Great new Ethiopian spot. The staff is very friendly. There are plenty of choices on the menu, the prices are fair and the food is very tasty. Will be going back.
Anonymous Google Account
Mar 19,2025
Quality food at a fair price! Hilina’s service went above and beyond my expectations. Even though I have been to a couple of other Ethiopian restaurants, this is the first time I learnt the traditional way of eating the food. The ambience is also very clean and pretty. Would come back and recommend others to come.
Rebekah Dale
Mar 12,2025
Solidly good food with plenty of injera to go with. Would happily get food here again. We had both the vegetable platter and the beef tibs. Highly recommend the veggies.
Matt G
Feb 18,2025
Ordered the Mela Special and Veggie Combo and OMG! First, the food presentation was so nice. Then the taste was amazing. The Kitfo Leb Leb was very good and the Beef Tibs was on point. Veggies were cooked very well.Service was excellent. Our waitress kept coming back to our table asking how things were and made sure we always had enough injera.This place is really an experience to enjoy from the Ethiopian food, the Ethiopian artwork and even the coffee ceremony (which we’re doing next time!).Plenty of free parking available! Something I always look for.
Sena Seged
Feb 12,2025
Such a beautiful upscale Ethiopian restaurant that serves traditional Ethiopian food!! The Mela special is a must! This hidden gem of a restaurant is tucked away quietly in North Decatur, but definitely deserves more recognition.
Bernard Ngie
Jan 17,2025
Authentic Ethiopian food and this is a must recommendation if you are ever in the Decatur area. For sure to try Vegetarian & Vegan all of them. I am not gone go into details but check the place out.BN

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