Best OTP fondue EVER!! We love to celebrate birthdays, etc. here as the portions are HUMUNGEROUS and there are so many courses (4 plus adult beverages if desired)! The ambience is comfortably dim, making it super romantic! The service is always top notch - 5 stars, PLUS, PLUS!!! The restaurant, the Duluth, GA location in particular are fantastic about requested extras for special events (i.e., birthdays & anniversaries )or just a simple, personalized request! Our faves are several of the cheese fondues (my fave course), the Filet Mignon and Pork proteins and white chocolate or yin and yang dessert chocolate fondue with pound cake & strawberries for dipping! Need more of anything to go with each course? Just ask and they will quickly oblige!! #TheMeltingPot #Yummo read more

See all

this place is very intimate and romantic and quiet which freaked me out at first. i didnt know we were supposed to make a reservation but they still had open tables! i ordered the smores chocolate fondue only and it was so so good. it comes with so many dipping items like waffles, brownies, fruits, and so much more it was CRAZY. they also let you order more sides for free if you want. i cannot express to you how yummy the fondue was but i was so so full afterwards. when you first walk in you have to wait a while for someone to acknowledge you and get you seated but once you are seated the service is great. they explain everything on the menu to you and show you how everything works and its just super cool the second time i came i got the free chocolate strawberries with the yelp coupon which you have to order 2 hours in advanced. i was so excited about these but they were absolutely disgusting. you couldnt even taste the chocolate, it was just a crunchy old strawberry. read more

The Melting Pot - S'Mores chocolate fondue + oreos - Fondue Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

See all

Delicious! Been coming here for years. Always very good service. Took us about 2 hours to eat. Diamond was wonderful. She serviced us well and also very kind and funny. Will be back! read more

My first time eating here. The food and service was great. Great spot for secluded quiet dining. The experience of cooking your own food was fun/great. My host, McKenzie, she was awesome! Thank you for a first time fantastic experience. read more

Came here for my husband's birthday and the food was great! Our server, Alexander gave us the best service and you could tell he knew the ins and outs of the whole menu. He gave us an in depth explanation of all the courses and how everything works. We got the 4 course meal and let me just tell you that it comes with A LOT of food. I would say two people can share one 4 course meal. We were so full after the 3rd course that we had to take the dessert for go to! Once you get to the main course, it's almost kind of like asian hot pot. You cook your meat in your choice of broth and then dip it in a variety of sauces. I forgot what the name of all the sauces were, but they were all tasty! Of course it's quite pricy but you get what you pay for! Will be coming back! read more

It was my first time at the Melting Pot but it won't be my last! My boyfriend and I went here for date night and it was amazing! We got the original chess fondue, the classic entrees with Mojo cooking style, and the Snickers chocolate fondue (which I would pay insane amounts of money for). Ben was our server, ask for him! Nicest guy and took his time to explain everything in great detail. All of the staff was very attentive and the managers gave great tips and recommendations every time they stopped by the table. Be prepared to spend about 2 hours here and have a reservation. Oh! From 9-11, they have unlimited chocolate fondue for $12 per person!! read more

The melting pot has always been one of my favorite restaurants because it never disappoints. I was there again, this time for Valentines Day and Had an awesome experience once more. The atmosphere of this place takes you to a different level when it comes to having a good time, wether you are looking for a family meal or a romantic get away. Low lights, quiet, beautiful decor meets everyone's expectations and gives a sense of peace as you enjoy your meal. the food is absolutely delicious. This is one of the few restaurants I know that still do a 4 course meal: an entree with a choice of a melted cheese fondu with veggies, fruits, and breads. Also a salad of your choice (all delish), the main course with different choices of meats and cooking style depending on what you wish to try; and dessert. For those who haven't been there it can get a little difficult to order, but the waiters are all SO nice and helpful they will guide you thru it all. They also have several packages for those of you that want something extra special whether it is a bouquet of flowers, or chocolates. We have tried them all. Make sure you have a reservation as the place is almost always packed, dress up, and have your wallet ready because you pay for the experience! It is a high end restaurant and so somewhat high end prices! But totally WORTH it! read more

See all

Michelle our server was very attentive & although we've been to other Melting Pots in the past, she made sure she pointed out different items, and made several good suggestions. Jason, the manager made a horseradish sauce for me for my entrees. I felt very pampered. They made sure to make us welcomed & we can't wait to come back again. Although we mentioned we were 5 months late for our 35th anniversary, we still received a celebratory cupcake. Very thoughtful & unexpected. read more

The Melting Pot - Fondue Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I have been anticipating visiting the melting pot for a while now, and it definitely did not disappoint when I finally did! Our server April (future manager) was absolutely precious and very attentive. The manager Paul made sure we were well taken care of. Everything was so delicious! read more

Absolutely magnificence!!! My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here tonight. We used open table to reserve a table and got there a but early. Jason, the manager was kind enough to get us a table early. First we waited at the bar where a great bartender (can't remember his name) long hair cool looking dude. He recommended a half bottle of sparking red rosa. It was delicious. It wasn't too strong and reasonably priced. Half a bottle was $25. Full bottle $50. You can get about 5 glasses from the half a bottle. We split the half bottle. When we sat down we were blessed to have Jennifer as our waitress. She is the best waitress I have ever had. She was very detailed and built a great repport with us. Not only is but a quite table she got to open up by asking them how their day was? And got them to talk. She is amazing. A 4 course meal will run you about $38-40. This includes the cheese fondue, salad, entree, and dessert. I got the veggie. Jennifer was so accommodating she let me know if can swapped something out if I didn't like asparagus. Such a pleasant experience, definitely ask for Jennifer. Bringing my daughter back for her birthday. Getting jennifer!!! read more

We went to this place at 8 pm on a regular Thursday, the gentleman ( an old gentleman ) at the reception asked us to wait for few minutes in a rude tone & went inside , Though there were many vacant seating . We thought its okay & we decided to wait . Few mins later he came back & instead of giving us any updates , he was just chit chatting with a lady waitress for a long time , still seeing us , but no courtesy to inform or update us anything . After 20-25 mins of wasting our time just waiting for them to update , we left the place . They didnt bother to stop us either . Such rude , racist ( may be ) , unprofessional host . read more

Do NOT recommend. The service there was awful. We had to wait over 30 minutes just to be asked what we wanted to order than between each course had to wait between 45 minutes to an hour. We were there for over 3 hours (almost 4) and we decided to leave without getting our chocolate fondue because the service there was absolutely awful. The manager came over and asked the table beside us how they were doing (they came in after us) and received all their courses before us. The manager did not ask once how we were doing. Awful. Was not at all worth the 100$. Should have gone somewhere else. Will not go back again or recommend to anyone. read more

In my opinion, the Melting Pot is a better fondue experience than Dante's Down the Hatch. (This is saying a lot for me, as I'm usually a pretty big snob about chain restaurants.) It's also cheaper, but don't come here on a night when you want a cheap (or fast) dinner. Fondue is not just a meal, it's an experience! My personal favorite is the cheese fondue. I actually sort of think everything else is a waste of stomach space. Not that the meat entrees aren't good, but the cheese is just so yummy. I also really like the chocolate. I mean, melted chocolate with fruits and pound cake for dipping... why wouldn't that be good? My husband and I have been to the Duluth location 2 or 3 times, and our service has always been attentive and wonderful. Our server seemed excited about the menu and happy to make recommendations and answer questions. Whether you are a fondue aficionado or wanting to have your first fondue experience, I highly recommend the Melting Pot. read more

Outdated, smelly, sticky, dirty, unprofessional staff and under staffed, cheap quality, not relaxing, not tasty, texture of cheese and chocolate strange, stale food, weak cocktails,, 130$ for all this? read more

I'm giving 5 stars to a chain restaurant? Screw it. My wife and I don't come here all that often -- but we've been here at least once a year for the last 8 or 9 years and it's always been consistently good. We've never had a complaint and have always left stuffed and slightly tipsy. Look, it's a slow meal. You want to go to this place when you have plenty of time to relax and talk to your companions. But it's also a good meal. The alcohol never tastes weak and the chocolate always tastes divine. The wait staff has always been attentive and friendly. Can't ask for more than that. read more

After visiting a handful of fondue restaurants, I have to say that this is near the top of the list for many reasons. The first of which being that is it slightly less expensive than other places, but it is by no means cheap. The second reason being that after dinner, if you randomly decide that you'd like a chocolate dessert fondue to round out the night, you can have it, no problem. Other places need a day or twos notice. If you've never done fondue before, I think this is a great place to start off. The cheese fondue with bread, fruit, and vegetables is a yummy opening and very easy. There's no cooking involved: simply stab, dunk, and enjoy. I love the chicken with the delicious dipping sauces. But make sure you cook your meat long enough -- you don't want to end up sick. Also... when you stab your meat, stick it right into the oil. Don't transfer it to your plate... just put it straight into the oil. That way you have a clean (sanitary) plate to place it on when it comes out of the oil. Let it cool before you eat. Burned tongues taste no food. And that's just sad. And I would 100% recommend getting dessert. If for no other reason than to say you had it. But it's so good, and there are few other places where you can get fondue for dessert on a whim. Do it. You'll thank me later. read more

I came here last night with family for dinner. Mike was our server, and he was excellent. I give him props for keeping his cool because my grandmother might not be the easiest person to deal with sometimes. Also, big shout out to this place for being breastfeeding friendly. I went up front to ask the manager if there was a closed section I could nurse my daughter in and one of the wait staff brought me to a booth. I have never been to fondue restaurant before. This was a very neat and different experience, and I urge you to try it! The lighting is dark, so this is a wonderful place for something romantic like a date or anniversary dinner. The menu items are a bit pricey, but I feel like it was worth it. We chose the four course option where you pick cheese, a salad, a cooking style, an entree, and a dessert. Since our table had two fondue pots we got to choose two cheeses, styles, and desserts. It was fantastic. If you're not hungry enough to eat a 4 course dinner then definitely stick to an individual plate or a salad. On to the food. Holy crap. Deliciousness. The spinach artichoke cheese was phenomenal, my steak cooked in the red wine broth was perfect, and dessert was BY FAR my favorite part of the meal. I would go back to just eat dessert and thats it. It does not really look like you're getting a lot of food, but you actually are. By the end of my meal I was full and happy. All in all, I had a really great experience here. The concept of cooking your own food might seem off putting, but please give this place a try. I will definitely be back. read more

I absolutely love eating at The Melting Pot, but the Duluth location is my favorite! This means a lot since I live about 45 mins away from this location. I used to go to the midtown location, but I feel like their service varies too much over the years when they get particularly busy. However, I can't say that the Duluth location has the same problem. They have always impressed with accommodating all our requests and have yet to disappoint! Gotta have great service to go with great food!! read more

The Melting Pot - Fiesta Cheese is a party for your taste buds! Yum! - Fondue Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

See all

The salad and the chocolate was the best thing about the whole meal. The entree's and appetizers (cheese) taste weird. If I ever go to the melting pot again it would probably only be for dessert, otherwise it's a big waste of money. read more

First time my husband and I came here. We both did the 4 course meal. Started off with the cheddar fondue... It was ok. Lacked flavor. Beer was too strong in it. Needed salt. Next we got House Salads. I've had better. Actually, earlier that day I had an O'Charley's house salad that would eat theirs for dinner! Then came the entrees. We both got The Classic and substituted our shrimp for double steak & spinach artichoke ravioli. Ravioli tasted like flavored dish water. Steak was ok. Chicken had more flavor than anything. Pork was cool. Main thing we were worried about was cooking the meat properly... Mushrooms, potatoes and broccoli were basic. Now, DESSERT was what stood out the most. We got the turtle fondue. DELICIOUS!!! And all the items that came with it were great ( they forgot our blondies tho). I don't think we'll be back...BUT IF we do, it will ONLY be for dessert. read more

This place is AMAZING!!!! My friends and I have made it our mission to come once a month! It's a little pricey but the 4 course meal is so worth it!!! My server was very delightful. The white chocolate is to die for!! read more

See all

I went here the food was good. But I did not like that I had to cook it. If you really want something different yes go. If you don't feel like cooking don't go. I will say that the food that I cooked it was different I would've never done it at the house so I did like learning something new but it was just unexpected that I was cooking the meal. It is a Milton pot they had different types of everything I was in a bigger group so I was able to try everything but just know what you're going to be getting yourself into read more

Oh melting pot how I love thee. This location was just as fantastic as any other. Superb server with the best personality ever. I was with a large party which proved to be an advantage in the fondue environment. We had 4 pots which means 4 different cheeses, 4 different broths / oils and 4 yummies. So to start... The Wisconsin cheddar is always fabulous, and this time I tried the alpine which was lovely especially with the apple slices. I had the surf n turf for my entree and this time got to try the oil to cook in. Wow. Loved it. For our yummies I tried the dark chocolate and the creme brûlée. I loved both equally. Seriously a great place to have a lingering dinner. Makes you slow down and enjoy each other and life in general. read more

The Melting Pot - Creme brûlée - Fondue Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

See all

Celebrated Valentine's Day a day later, and the place was still extremely busy. The food was good, but the service was just okay. Our server was extremely friendly and informed, but she took forever (probably because it was busy). We were at the restaurant for 2.5-3 hours to get through the salad, cheese, entree, and dessert. It's an experience. If your group doesn't eat a lot, ordering one 4-course experience is enough, because they give you unlimited items to dip into the cheese (bread, veggies, apples) and chocolate fondue (assortment of brownies, marshmallows, fruit, etc.). My girlfriend and I were about to explode by the end of our meal. We ordered the following: California Salad - I love the combination of candied nuts, fruit, and blue cheese in a salad. So perfect. This salad isn't really unique to Melting Pot, but I highly recommend it for your salad if you don't mind blue cheese. Bacon & Jalapeño Cheese - Delicious~ Pretty standard white cheese, but with bacon and jalapeno bits. We requested "spicy", but I guess American standard of spicy doesn't really match the Asian standard. It wasn't spicy at all. Still pretty delicious~ The bread that came with it was pretty meh. It would have been much better if the bread came toasted. It tasted kind of dry and stale, even with the cheese. The veggies and fruit were fresh and tasty with the cheese though. Land & Sea - Pretty good, but can't beat the cheese and the chocolate fondue. The entree is a pot of boiling broth that you dip your choice of meat and side of veggies into (like hot pot). The Land & Sea came with chicken, steak, and shrimp. I personally enjoyed the steak and shrimp the most. The quality of the steak was better than I expected; surprisingly tender. The server helpfully explained how long to cook each meat, which I really appreciated. The entree comes with an array of sauces on the side (you can request more of both the side of veggies and sauces at any point). My personal favorites were the curry sauce and the blue cheese. I think there's a sauce that fits everyone's preference (the server explained which sauces usually pair well with the different meats). Cookies 'N Cream Marshmallow Dream - I really can't decide if I like the cheese or chocolate fondue more, but dessert was definitely one of the best parts of the meal. We got the Cookies 'N Cream Marshmallow Dream with the marshmallow on the side in case it was too sweet. It turned out to be a good idea. I can't even imagine how sweet the milk or white chocolate is, because the dark chocolate was already really sweet. Even without trying the milk or white chocolate, I think anything with dark chocolate is the way to go (if you like dark chocolate in the first place). The course came with pineapples, strawberries, brownies, marshmallows, pound cake, etc. Lots of choices that are all amazing in their own way when dipped in the chocolate (the brownies themselves are good without being covered in chocolate). Again... Unlimited. Overall, a great date location if I ignore the speed of service. I highly recommend it for a nice date night. read more

I love taking guests out of town here. I give them a warning that they'll have to cook their own food so they don't get surprised. It really doesn't take forever though. It's great for a party because everyone gets to know each other. Its expensive. Not like Dante's but still pricey. If you want the fondue experience without the cost, I'd recommend going by here for just dessert. They have a small chocolate fondue for about $15 which is more than enough for 2. I love that you can just pop in at 10 p.m. on a Friday night for this and they don't freak out. (Most places you need to make a reservation) I make it a must when I'm craving something extra special. read more

We primarily went here because our friends and family told us so many great things about it, however, we were a little disappointed. We ordered the Classic Alpine Cheese Fondue- I personally love the flavor of white wine but there was WAY too much in there. While our waitress was making our fondue, I noticed that she was putting a lot in there but since it was my first time I did not want to interfere. I should have ordered the fiesta cheese dip, I think I would like that better! Maybe I'll go back and try it. read more

Romantic environment, fantastic food, great service, and such an exciting and new experience! Definitely something to try at least once! read more

See all

We had the nicest waiter last night on a packed night. The restaurant is trained in gluten free cooking and proudly displays the signage up front. Our waiter made sure to warn me of potential gluten items, and replaced items that he suspected contained gluten without any issue. They even had gluten free bread and gluten free brownies! A+ there. Only downside. We sat in the back, and I'm pretty sure the air conditioning was frozen. It made for a pretty warm night, and many bathroom trips as the front of the restaurant was much cooler. The staff was very nice in attempting to reconcile, but ultimately nothing worked. Hence the four rather than five stars. Food was awesome! read more

Went the weekend after Valentine's Day. Made reservations for 9:00, and everything seemed fine until we arrive and it turns out the had a set menu, and you could not share food. The set menu had jacked up prices and my boyfriend and I could not eat a 5-course meal by ourselves. The servers we very unprofessional and when we asked the manager if we could share the meal because we had driven 2 hours for the meal, she proudly stated she had turned away 8 couples before us for the same reason and then pointed us to the door. Worst staff and management ever. read more

We had a 7:30 appointment yesterday 12/17/2022(Duluth location). First, they were out of glasses so we got plastic cups with lids for 4 adults and 2 children. It took 3.5 hours to get through the meal because the waitress did not attend to us but maybe 3 times, during each time to change course. We sat there so long just for the cheese portion that it evaporated all the water and had to put more in and then it was too closed and had to wait for it to warm up. We sat there 45 minutes just to get our soda and drinks. When it was time to pay, there was an automatic 20% gratuity on the bill, which now explains why she did not have to work for the tip. $71.00 tip to have us wait 3 times and eat dinner for 3.5 hours. The toilet seats in the woman's room was broken and the toilet paper rolls were all over the floor, no one cleaned the rest rooms. I asked to speak with the manager and that took 15 minutes and the manager appeared in a sweatshirt? Not sure if she was the manager. I then noticed ALL the employees coming to hide behind the wall to listen to our conversation and the manager did not tell them to go back to work, the manager told us we can go talk outside which was 37 degrees. I told her my concerns and all she said was I will talk to the owner. We come here at least one time a year, spend at least 400.00-500.00 for a family of 6 and never did I have a tip put on the bill, never did we have such poor service and never had I had a manager that did not care at all about their customers. I would have been happy to pay 20% if the service was normal, not exceptional but normal. read more

So I had been apprehensive to try this place because I had heard how pricey it was, but I'd always wanted to give it a shot. So a girlfriend and I stopped in for dinner before heading to the Fox. We were limited on time, so I had made a reservation, which was not necessary for 5:30pm on a Tuesday night, but the restaurant encourages it. We decided to go with a Cheese and Chocolate fondue because of the limited time. I was not disappointed. Cheddar cheese fondue was excellent and the Milk Chocolate fondue was smooth and creamy, so delish!! We each had a glass of wine and the whole bill was about $45. I thought that was pretty good for two people including a glass of wine each. I would definitely go here again and try a bigger meal, but when I have the time to spend. read more

in a day and age where, with a big price tag you should expect to get more, this is not really the case at the Melting Pot. We were very disappointed at the serving sizes of our main entres. The dessert and cheese (appetizer) came with plenty to dip with, and we enjoyed these courses very much. But the main entre (we purchased the 19.99 three item option) only came with two of each item, and a few pieces of the steak. On the flip side, EVERYTHING was delicious. This restaurant takes the time to prepair everything in front of you, which is reall quite an enjoyable process if you've the time to sit and enjoy the atmosphere of the place. The mennu boasts some pretty delicious drinks, and the dessert chocolates are especially tasty and flavorful. I recommend the Yin & Yang for white and dark chocolate lovers. The presentation of this dessert was beautiful. Our service was excellent, our waitress (cannot for the life of me remember her name) was very pleasant and knowledgeable about everything we asked her, even down to the original sauces they make there, and what tasted best with each. This is a serve-yourself restaurant, so it is not recommended if you do not have ample time to enjoy the experience or have small children who could potentially burn themselves without someone looking after them properly. My rating reflects the overall experience, and would be 5 stars were this place not cheaper or the main course include a bit more to satisfy. read more

I came here not too long ago with my partner and I fell in love. I had my doubts because I've never been to a fondue restaurant and thought it was going to be a bunch of cheese/chocolates and small meats/fruits that won't fill me up. But was I wrong! We ordered the four course menu which is HIGHLY recommended. I ate so much I barely had room for dessert. Luckily they managed to pack it up for us. The service was excellent as well, I will definitely be back here! read more

The Melting Pot - Part two of the four course meal! - Fondue Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

We always love this place but under this management/the current manager had absolutely no customer service.....We made a reservation for 4 people and we needed two pots for two "dinner for Two's" and they denied us said we had to use one pot and couldn't help us. Ridiculous so we had to leave. Not sure we will go back! Just an FYI read more

More, more, more spinach, artichoke cheese fondue pleassse!!! I always leave this place stuffed and super satisfied! Everything I've ever tried here has been delicious. I've always had a good time here and service has always been top notch. The manager has even taken our pics before, and gave us a password to retrieve them on their website. My only complaint would be their decor. I've never been to any other Melting Pot, so I'm not sure if this is a franchise 'thing" or not; but I def. think they could use an overhaul. Be sure to add your email address to their email list, they send out special promotions all the time. read more

Just had a delightful fondue experience over here, with server Ryan tending to our fondue needs. They looked like they were doing pretty decent business, which was good to see. We got:swiss cheese starter, then we split an entree, then the chocolate turtle finale. Cheese course: They provide plenty of bread, pieces of apple, and various veggies to dip in the cheese. I recommend splitting an entree, as the cheese and chocolate courses are extremely filling just by themselves. We got the meat variety plate (beef, chicken, salmon, shrimp) and the veggie broth. We got the chocolate turtle, which had pieces of pecan. Not sure if we noticed any caramel, but it didn't matter as it was quite tasty. They provide some banana, marshmellows, brownies and similar things for dipping. I'd further recommend not bringing small kids, who are best kept away from scalding hot fondue pots. We generally don't eat this fancy, but we'll probably stop back in for some special occasion. read more

Looks like it's going to be really good I can't wait to try it I'm taking my wife here for a date it's our anniversary so I really hope this place be great to us read more

The staff there actually insulted my son. Right in front me she actually told him in a serious way with no smile on her face that "be careful tomorrow it's Halloween" she said that in a rude way and just walked away...leaving my husband and me in shock....she also told him that if you talk too much we can't serve you food...I did tell the manager...all she said was I ll speak to her.....I don't recommend this place also because their food is not worth the price...it's expensive and not even that tasty....its a different experience but just one time thing...can't go back there again... read more

I wanted to try fondue again, it's been years since I last had it. This place is not bad my only complaint is the service was extremely slow the majority of our visit was waiting on the next dish to come out. Or waiting for our cocktails to come out waiting waiting waiting. The food however was very good. And the fondue cooking was a great experience. read more

See all

Gluten-free heaven! My wife and I love this place. We used to come for our anniversary every year and visit for other special occasions. But we stopped after she went gluten-free. When we recently found out about the bountiful GF options, we came back. Staff is always friendly and attentive, the manager Paul is awesome and has been there (incredibly) for almost 2 decades! Come try this place for a decadent evening. FYI - it is a fondue place that is not meant to be a fast meal. So, if you're looking for fast, head somewhere else. read more