Melt Bar and Grilled

Matt Fish's creations and the popular Cleveland restaurant were 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.

Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,[17] with Guy Fieri, featured the original location in an episode that aired on February 8, 2010,[18] The Travel Channel show Man v. Food[19] with Adam Richman also featured the original location in an episode that aired June 22, 2010.

[20] 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,[21] another Adam Richman-hosted show.