One of my wife's favorite restaurants. Mostly good, delicious food. A bit pricey, but we always have leftovers, so we essentially pay for three meals. God service and ambiance here. Besides raspberry white chocolates, chocolate fondues great. read more

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**Updated Review:** Always a fun spot to meet up with friends! The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and pleasantly quiet--perfect for catching up. Our waitress was wonderful and handled all of our humor with a smile. Service overall was excellent. We enjoyed the Alpine Cheese, the California and House Salads, and the Land and Sea entrée. The "Create Your Own" option with Cajun seasoning was a great choice as well. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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I had a pretty average dinner here with some friends. Since this is a chain, let me comment on this location first. The biggest issue was that the service was super slow. We waited for long periods of time between courses. Dishes weren't cleared, drinks weren't refilled, and we didn't even see our server for long periods of time. Other servers and the manager seemed to avoid us and we just didn't feel welcome. I'm not a big fan of the chain overall. It's not a lot of food and not great quality for what you pay. The fondue gimmick is fun, but you could certainly get a better meal somewhere else for cheaper. Also, the food was rich and filling- just not very romantic for a restaurant that sells itself as a date night location. read more

I loved this restaurant!!! The server (Kevin) was very friendly and attentive. We were able to ask for multiple servings of vegetables. Everything arrived in a timely manner. The food was good and there were plenty of choices. I was able to cook the fish to my specification. You can tell that this franchise puts a lot of effort into creating memorable dining experiences. The decor was really customized and there was a consistent aesthetic. There were even cute stuffed fondue pots and fondue pots on the sconces! Plus the server brought the dessert fondue with a congratulatory message as I had mentioned I was there for a promotion. Overall one of the most comfortable experiences I have had in a restaurant in a long time. I'll admit I grew up going to Benihana so I have a soft spot for sort of cheesy fancy restaurants but this ticked all the boxes. read more

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We came in for a friend's birthday dinner. Our server was great! He was very efficient! I loved the sparkling lemon drop. We had the alpine cheese which was great. For salad, we liked the house and the California. I asked for dressing on the side since I have had them overdressed in the last. I'd also also for no cheese on the house since we had so much cheese on the appetizer! We shared the big night out and you can trade anything you don't want for another protein (we got extra shrimp instead of salad). We liked the coq a vin cooking style. We loved the original chocolate fondue and all the dippers!! A great dinner! read more

The Melting Pot - Classic Alpine - Fondue Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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(3.85) ~ Good overall V-day food & service MENU: ** Butter Mint (free) = (5) Excellent! ** Sparkling Apple Cider = (4.25) Very tasty ** White Chambord (raspberry liquor) Chocolate Swirl Fondue = (4.25) Very tasty. ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Bacon Caesar Salad = (4) very good ** Coq Au Vin = (4) very good ** Dips (Blue Cheese - steak; Yellow Yogurt Curry - chicken; Green Goddess - vegetables; Cocktail Sauce - shrimp) = (4) very good & you ask for extra;) ** Garlic Herb Chicken = (4) very tasty * Sparkling Gruyere Cheese Fondue = (3.75) Good * Jumbo Shrimp = (3.75) Good * Shrimp Cocktail = (3.75) Good * Chocolate Strawberries = (3.75) Good * Petite Filet = (3.5) good, but not that tender... * Teriyaki Steak = (3.5) good *** Coffee = N/A (Not available) read more

Our server Ken was great. Attentive and friendly! It's a fun experience for celebrations and date night read more

The Melting Pot - Espresso Martini - Fondue Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Came here for Valentine's Day and they went above and beyond to make it special. The service was spectacular, especially our waitress Tasha. She made sure we were happy with everything we received and overall I could not recommend this place more. The food was delicious and spaced perfectly. read more

I hadn't been to a Melting Pot in years and had a hankering for melty cheese and chocolate, so my partner and I tried the Gaithersburg location for the first time. We really enjoyed the meal! The manager checked in on us a few times, in addition to our waitress, who was also very attentive and brought each course out at just the right time. The dining area is a bit TOO dimly lit for my liking, but it sets the stage for an intimate date or family gathering. We enjoyed all of our courses, and felt like there was a good portion for each. I love that gluten free dippers are available for the cheese and chocolate options. We left feeling very full and content with the experience! read more

Right off the bat we over complicated on how to order. Debated whether to order the combination bundle or order individually, and if sharing is allowed. It's a melting pot - sharing is encouraged So we ordered the spinach & artichoke cheese dip, and ate that with bread & vegetables. Fun and delicious. Kids liked The waiter served appetizers, main dishes, and then desserts (chocolate dip), in that sequence. Probably why the meal takes time. Venue is fitting for dates, small party, better yet a cozy family bonding experience. Very pleased with the service as the waiter continued to refilled the dipping ingredients like fruits and what not. read more

The Melting Pot - Cozy booths - Fondue Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

My family went in today to celebrate a birthday and we were excited to have some fondue. There was no one in the front, so we waited 15 minutes for someone to seat us. The cheese fondue was very runny and bland. Everything else tasted good. Service was incredibly slow. Our waitress would bring the next course and then disappear. She brought our chocolate fondues and then left again which required us to raise the heat on the two burners ourselves and they took along time to warm up. This experience is not worth $350 for a group of five. Spend your money at any other restaurant like an AYCE restaurant where you get much more food for less money per person with better service. read more

Awesome food and service, our server was named Isaac and he was very kind, great conversation. I have an allergy and he was very accommodating of it. Sometimes servers can have an attitude when faced with an allergy or dietary restriction but he did not make me feel like a burden. He kept checking on us regularly and was very polite. My wife and I came to celebrate 6 years together and they even put a cute message on a plate for us. I'll definitely be returning to this location because the service was excellent. Food was perfect. My wife and I couldn't quite finish all of it but it was still amazing. All of the food seemed quite fresh and had a good flavor. We got the Wisconsin cheddar with no alcohol, I believe they sub in veggie broth if I remember correctly. I liked the Caesar salad too, I love Caesar salad and it definitely hit the spot. We also got traditional oil paired with land and sea. I really like the pesto and basil sauce (I think that's what it was called). Dessert was super yummy too. read more

We have a tradition of going to a Melting Pot for Valentine's day; this year our trip was a little delayed. It's a treat to us and something we look forward to. This experience, however, was not our favorite. We have been to a MA location multiple times and last year went to VA, but this year at Gaithersburg we were pretty disappointed. Granted, some changes might be company wide, but could also just be this restaurant. We did the four course, big night out meal. We started with the classic fondue cheese. It was pretty cheesy, which was nice, but was truly lacking in the sides. We just remember there being more options than bread, apples, carrots, and peppers. The peppers just did not work with this cheese. The salads were delicious as always, no complaints there. We went with the coq au vin for the meats and it was flavorful and glad we tried it, but it's not our favorite. The food was good; we were the ones cooking so we did it to our liking. The dessert was where we were disappointed. We did the peanut butter, and it just didn't seem like as much fondue as we used to get. The sides were also LACKING. There was ONE marshmallow so I let my husband have it. Where we have gone previously, there were at least 4 of everything. We distinctly remember there being a graham cracker marshmallow. None here. The variety was lacking. When our waitress dropped the dessert, my husband asked for another napkin and water. We waited about 10 minutes for the water and she disappeared before we were able to remind her of the napkin. We never saw her again. She dropped the check with the dessert, thankfully, but literally never came back to check on dessert or to take our card. I would wager to say we waited for 25 minutes before we finally had to approach the bartender to close out our check. Definitely not what we expect from a huge outing like this. Sadly, not sure we will come back to continue our tradition. read more

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Great place for a date or a solo evening out alone. Great atmosphere. Clean restaurant and nice wait staff. Food is great read more

The Melting Pot - Cheese Fondue - Fondue Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

The food is spectacular. We had the 4 course meal. The portions are ginormous. Everything is fresh and flavorful. I love the variety. The service is also impeccable. Special shout out for our waiter Kam for making our dining experience so spectacular. read more

Oh my goodness!!! So delicious & so fun!!! We did the Classic Alpine cheese fondue, the California salad, the Classic protein (Shrimp, Memphis Style Dry Rub Pork, Teriyaki Marinated Steak, Garlic Pepper Steak, & Herb Crusted Chicken Breast) with the Coq Au Vin broth, and for dessert the Flaming Turtle chocolate fondue with all the fun dippers plus cream puffs, macarons & caramel sea salt cheesecake!!! WOW!!! What an indulgence!!! read more

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We went there for a date night & enjoyed different fondue for happy hour deals! We had classic alpine cheddar, Wisconsin cheddar & dark chocolate fondue. All were very good! We had a great waiter. A fun night & great food! read more

I came here last month, I got to for 2 package for ninety something. The restaurant inside seems a little out dated. The host was nice and quick to seat us. The restaurant was clean and followed strict social distancing measures. Our waiter Randy explained the menu further. However IMO, Its very expensive for what you get. I would pass on the salads. Absolutely dreadful. The cheese and bread is good. The pretzel bread was my favorite. Through the 4 course meal, the meats n veggies were my favorite. The meats are very skimpy. I got shrimp n meat. They have gone down in quality and definitely cutting corners to maximize profits. Ill probably pass this location. They really need a makeover and do better for what they charge. The dessert was too "cheap". At your table everyone must agree on the same menu. As far as our waiter, he seemed to over worked, too focused on the larger party on the otherside of the restaurant. Often times our glasses were empty or we were ready for the next course read more

The Melting Pot - Its ok but not worth the hefty price tag. - Fondue Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Came in on a weekday night with a reservation. We were sat immediately upon arrival. But then we waited... and waited and waited for our server. I think it was bad communication from the host to our server because he didn't know we were sat and we waited honest to goodness 20 minutes to be greeted Once Jake greeted us he was wonderful. Pleasant, patient, and upbeat. He did explain everything to us like how the menu worked and types of sauces that accompanied our selections. The food was meh. The pacing of the meal was very slow. We got the Quattro formage (4 cheeses) that has pesto and something else mixed into it. But it was missing something. It needed something else flavor wise to really set it off but it was still good. I really enjoyed it dipped in apple. The salads were forgettable. The balsamic dressing had a strange consistency. Entreee wise we got the steak lover, shrimp, pork and more steak and cooked in mojo. The mojo was very orangey in flavor and I wouldn't get it again. My favorite was the shrimp and pork. A lot of the steak tasted too similar to really differentiate. We ended with the turtle chocolate which had pecans and was flambeed. My favorite accompaniments with that was the strawberry and banana. The cream puffs we added were still VERY frozen in the middle which made it hard to eat. Over all we'd come back for cheese and dessert but would skip the entree. It was a good experience but a bit pricy for the quality. read more

The Melting Pot - Fondue Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

This was by far our worst trip to this location. We cancelled reservations at Ruth's Chris for this night and it was awful. Has management changed? We have been coming for over 10 years and tonight on my husband's birthday. First, walking in the hostess and host at the front were chatting and looking at their phones. The girl had a crop top on with a skirt. You could see her stomach sticking out. When escorted to our table the host tried to seat us at a small table. 2 adults and 2 teens. I asked him if we could sit at another table (like we usually do with that many) with 2 burners. He said no that was just for 5 tops. Not true we were ordering 2 sets of experiences so that wouldn't have worked. I told him the table with one burner was too small he didn't care. There was no room at the table for our coats (considering it was 18 degrees out). I walked up to the hostess who now had her mirrors out and was doing her makeup and asked if she could help hang my coat in the coat room. I pointed to the room that's always been the coat room and she said. "We don't put coats in there , it's for supplies." I asked if they had another coat area? No. I returned to our small table and my husband asked why we were seated there (he had gone straight to the restroom) I told him the host wouldn't let us sit at the 2 burner table even though I asked. Where were we supposed to put our coats???? He went back up to the front asked again if we could move to the two burner table with more room, reluctantly they sat us there. The host and hostess are unacceptable people for the front lines of a restaurant. Also to add our reservation had notes stating it was my husband's birthday. From then on one disappointment after another. Our waiter Ken was much more pleasant and friendly. The bar drinks took painstakingly long. These were the issues with our meal. Cheese - we asked for an extra portion of cheese (which we were going to pay for) never received it. -dippers were meh not so many items kind of like a kids portion. -the cheese tasted pretty good. -after the cheese was served my husband finally got his drink. Salads- No complaints. They were fine. Drinks- halfway through the 2 hour dinner my son remembered he never got his iced tea. The manager was coming by (I'm guessing the lady with the blond hair) and we asked for his drink. I also ordered another drink from the bar. He got his tea......waited longer for the bar................. Main meal- -Green Goddess sauce particularly but mostly all of them were runny and watery and wouldn't "stick" to the proteins. Gross. -Vegetables were all FROZEN..... do you know how long a frozen potato takes to cook in a fondue pot with other items?? - No drawn butter with the lobster. This used to be standard. Meal finished. Dessert being served finally my second drink came. I thought the manager forgot about it I just didn't want it to be on the bill. The bartender asked if I ordered it I said "yes 20 mins ago." He said "let me talk to the manager." I said, "I ordered it with the manager. We thought she forgot it." Who wants a vodka tonic with chocolate fondue? Dessert- -most items were FROZEN. Who wants to eat a frozen brownie dipped in chocolate?? -One star given because our server wasn't bad and made my husband a plate with happy birthday on it which was a nice touch but the brownie was in fact frozen. My husband was very disappointed and said we should have gone to Ruth's Chris. A complete let down. We've met the owner of this place a few times before, but after our experience it must have been rebought by someone else because he would have never let a dinner like that happen. We won't ever return. Terrible attitudes by the front staff. If you can't hire people to look up from their phones the rest of the place can't be trusted either. read more

Well this location is not what it use to be. We use to go here for special occasions once or twice a year and really enjoyed it. This last experience was not very good for several reasons: 1) Super crowded and slow service 2) Food portions were smaller than they were in the past 3) Food didn't taste as good 4) Server wasn't very engaged with us and we had ask for them a few times. 5) And the icing on the cake? Undocumented up charges on our entrees My biggest complaint was that there was $5 extra added to each of our entrees on the bill. When I got the bill, I compared the prices on the bill to the menu online and saw the upcharge. When I questioned the server, they said there was no upcharge - that's the price on the menu. So I asked for a menu. They brought it to me and I showed where we were up charged. She then got the manager, who tried to say it was some random Montgomery charge and was itemized on the bill, which it was not. It was a pure up charge on each entrée at the table. They tried to suggest several reasons for it, but I kept saying there was nothing documented on the menu or on the bill to indicate said charge. The manager and the server disappeared and brought me a revised bill with the $15 removed and coupons for future visits, with basically no explanation as to why we were randomly charged an additional $15. I personally find this aspect of the visit completely unacceptable. IF they have a COVID up charge, like some places do, to cover extra costs, then just line item it on the bill. I get it, and I wouldn't mind paying it. But they sneakily added it to EACH entre at our table and then NO ONE could articulately explain what the charge was for. We left thinking that it was a deceptive scam to just add on to customer's bills. They gave us no other explanation and didn't seem particularly upset about it, except the fact that we caught them at it and they couldn't explain it. So it just as mysteriously was removed from the bill. We won't be going back. But my advice to management going forward. If you choose to add a SURCHARGE or increase prices. Then just post a sign, put it on the menu, put it as a line item on the bill. ANY form of documentation to explain it and communicate with your staff so they can get their stories straight! Highly disappointing! read more

We dined here twice to four times per year on all occasions. We came for the Thursdate special. The Quattro Formaggio had a smooth balance among cheese, wine and pesto, which was great for both bread and apples. The House and Caprese salads had wide variety of ingredients as usual. The Coq Au Vin cooking style base enriched the seasonings into red wine. The Premium Filet Mignon, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, and Shrimp were all great to cook on. We were not a fan of Wild Mushroom Pasta into fondue. The Flaming Turtle was truly a signature item for desserts. We enjoyed fire flame as served, and took video while it was going on. Both fruits and sweets were fun to be dipped and bite on. The server Anthony was very friendly, patient and professional. read more

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A group of friends and I went to the Melting Pot to celebrate a birthday on Saturday, June 17th, 2023. I have been to other Melting Pot locations dozens of times and have always had a great time - even if service is a tad slow. This time, We arrived on time for our 6:30 reservation and were seated immediately. Things started to go downhill from there. We were seated in a booth in a back corner. Okay, no problem. The restaurant was busy (it was the night before Father's day) but not PACKED. Our waiter (who I will note was very kind and tried very hard despite the circumstances) didn't show up for awhile. No problem. We're an easy group, which is something we were thanked for several times throughout the evening, which didn't make us feel better about our prolonged meal that wound up taking over four hours from start to finish. We started with a cheese course and ordered the fiesta and alpine. The alpine was exceptional, and we wolfed it down quickly. The burner that the fiesta was on, however, started to malfunction, and we had to remind our server and others who walked by several times throughout the night to come check it. The fiesta was fine, but not as good as it has been in the past. After another long wait, a few of us ordered salads, while others ordered drinks. Both took quite awhile to come out, but we didn't necessarily mind. We were chatting and having a good time. At one point, we tried to order our next course (the entrees) and our server started to take our order, then excused himself as "his other tables were in a bad spot." Not sure what that means, but again, we're amenable. About ten or so minutes later, we finally got to put in our orders for our entree round. Keep in mind that at the Melting Pot, entrees consist of raw meat and veggies that you then cook in a chosen broth. None of us had special orders or anything. At 7:56 I called one of my friends, as I had lost our table on the way back from the bathroom (embarrassing, I know, but this is why I have a timestamp). When we sat back down was when the waiter took our order. Our plates of raw meat did not come out until 8:56, exactly one hour from when our orders were taken, and only because I found a senior server or manager and asked if we could have an update. An hour. For raw meat. It's also worth noting that during that hour, someone came by with the broths for our fondue, and we noticed again that one of the burners wasn't working. Despite asking several times, this was not corrected until after the food arrived, and still never felt hot enough. The burner that was hot, however, boiled down most of the broth because it was left on for far longer than intended. I don't think the meat course is necessarily worth it at the Melting Pot (I always just come for cheese and chocolate), and it was definitely not worth an hour wait (+ extra time spent waiting for one of our pots to work). It again took a long time for someone to come around to take our order. During this time, we realized that there are no windows or clocks anywhere in the dining room, and we started to feel like we were trapped in a casino-like purgatory of our own design. When the chocolate course was finally ordered and arrived, it was nearing 10 PM. The second burner, on which our s'mores chocolate was placed, still never got hot enough. A friend and I also ordered dessert drinks in this time (the Yin Yang Martini) and were not impressed. Tasted like a bland Frappuccino - looked pretty though. Overall, the chocolate was tasty, but the portions of dippings were not as generous as they had been in the past. I will also note the waiter provided a candle and a cute drawing of a cake in the chocolate, which was a nice touch. He was really trying, and I think the restaurant was just so understaffed that all of the servers were just slowly losing their minds. By the time we got ready to leave, it was 10:30 PM. Again, our dinner started at 6:30. We had plans to go out after our meal, but were all too tired after the ordeal, so it put a serious damper on the night - and my friend's birthday. I think we all expected the Melting Pot to take longer than a regular meal, but, like, not that long. Overall, this experience was really disappointing and frustrating. I really hope it was just this location, as I'd hate to never return to the Melting Pot. We love fondue, and all of our food was still pretty good despite the wait-times and low temperatures. I think this chain can do better, but that now remains to be seen. 2/5 stars. read more

First of all, i have to say, make a reservation before going! We celebrated advance Valentines dinner here last Saturday and it was such a pleasant experience. Our server took good care of us! We picked the four course meal. We started with a cheese fondue, then a salad, 3rd course was meat, and last but not the least: the chocolate fondue! Everything was good. We came home with a happy tummy! Highly recommended for date nights, special occasions like birthday and anniversary too! read more

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This restaurant was very good for a nice sit down experience to enjoy with friends or family. The experience itself of getting to cook and dip the food is so fun. They had so many options for meats and cheeses. The dessert was my favorite part. You cook the food in the broth and as starters you have veggies and bread to dip in cheese. The service was good our server we had was very nice and very funny. read more

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This review is specifically for their takeout fondue that they've been offering during the pandemic. I've been a customer for decades now (I swear I'm not that old!) and had really been missing their cheese fondue during covid. Luckily the Gaithersburg location offers takeout! It's not the same as the in person experience but it beats nothing! HOURS AND ORDERING If you're ordering takeout pay attention to the times! Your best bet is to call the restaurant directly. I ordered on a Saturday evening (this was in January when indoor dining was shut down) and thought they were open until 10pm because that's what the website said. The takeout menu section of the website says it's available from 4-close. I guess they're not updating their hours on the website as restaurant regulations with covid keep changing. Anyways! I go to order online at 5:50 and get an error message that I can't order because they're closing at 6pm. That wasn't anywhere on the website! I called them directly and the employee was incredibly nice. He said absolutely no problem and took my order. He was incredibly accommodating. He called us about 15 minutes later to let us know we could come in and pick up the order (since they had locked up). A+ for customer service! We also got a $10 off coupon to use in the restaurant once they reopen for in person dining. Nice surprise! We look forward to using it once things return to normal (or at least semi-normal!) FOOD Takeout options are limited to cheese fondue, salads, and chocolate fondue. We ordered the cheese fondue and a salad. I love their house dressing (if you're reading this Melting Pot, please sell this liquid gold on your website like you do with the seasoning!) The salad was noticeably smaller compared to the pre-covid era. I have gotten their salads to go in the past (it's a darn good salad!) so I know the typical size. This was sadly smaller. Tear. Still a great salad for $5.75. Now for the cheese fondue. We went with our usual Classic Alpine. It's $24 and served with bread and a variety of veggies and apples just like the in person dining experience. It comes already prepared in a takeout soup container. All you have to do is heat it up which you can either do on your stovetop or in the microwave. They provide instructions which is a nice touch. It was good, not as good as in the restaurant, but still good. Their takeout menu says it "serves up to 2" but absolutely not. Again, it's not the same serving size you get when dining in at the restaurant (that size does serve 2 people if not more). They didn't skimp on the dippers. Those were plentiful. The amount of cheese was about the equivalent of a cup of soup. so closer to serving one person. Luckily we ordered two orders of the cheese fondue, otherwise we would have been fighting over it. Not exactly $24 worth but hey I'll take it until I can get my in person fondue fix. OVERALL I'm super thankful that the Melting Pot figured out a way to do takeout during the pandemic. It's expensive but it's also not the kind of meal you order every week for takeout which makes the price a bit more acceptable. It was a good experience and I will likely do it again as I eagerly await being able to return in person! read more

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I enjoyed their semi fixed menu on Christmas Eve. It was absolutely delicious and our server was amazing! My only criticism was that one of our drink orders got mixed up at the bar and because our server was so busy she wasn't able to get it straightened out until more than halfway through our meal. Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves and will be back- whether for another special occasion menu or a regular evening out. read more

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It seems many folks come to The Melting Pot to celebrate a special event, but it is just as good on a random Thursday as well. They now have a grilling option, so that you can really taste the flavor of the ingredients, I am not cover them up with a bubbling pot of flavored water. They have options for vegetarians as well as gluten-free meals. A fun time for a group of people, but can be a little romantic with your special someone. Avoid it on the holidays as it is very crowded with novices. read more

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We came here on a Friday around 5:30 and sat at the bar. It was pretty quiet. We got cheese fondue and chocolate fondue. Everything was delicious and fondue is fun! Our server was Kevin (who I presume is the bartender) and he went above and beyond. We told him we were celebrating a career milestone for me and be brought out a little piece of cheesecake with a candle in it. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

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We've been Melting Pot fans for many years, and I can honestly say that Lakaila is THE BEST server we have ever had. The food is always great, but sometimes the overall experience falls short. Tonight's meal was outstanding, the 3 of us turned up early and were accommodated. Lakaila was very personable, built great rapport and made us feel like the most important table in the restaurant. She made great recommendations and was efficient and confident. If you're looking for a fun night out and some tasty fondue, then visit this location. Great food and great service. read more

The food is SO Delicious and Anthony was a great waiter. It is a very nice sit down restaurant. I trust this place for my birthday dinner and knew this is exactly we're I wanted to go. Thank you Anthony for making me feel extra special for my birthday! read more

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Came here for a date night with a lady friend. We've both been here before but it had been a long time. I called ahead and made reservations. It was raining really hard but we managed to make it in time. The host was really nice and greeted us as soon as we walked in and gave the reservation name. We had a 5 minute wait, then we were seated. Our sever was very nice and attentive, checking in on us from time to time. She also give us her personal recommendations at my request. Once we were seated we both ordered drinks and they were tasty and a bit strong. So we liked that. We really enjoyed our "Big Night Out" selection. It was a successful date night and the ambiance of the lights and high walls gives you enough privacy to enjoy yourself but enough atmospheric noise to feel homey. Thursdays is officially date night with rose petals if you want a little razzle dazzle hope this was helpful for someone! We ended the night with the Flaming Turtle fondue and it was great, very yummy indeed. read more

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We had a great time tonight at Melting Pot. Our waiter Cam was amazing and was so attentive. The bartender had left, so Cam had to make my drink and it was SOOOO good. Best drink I've had in a while. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

I went here and there is no flavor at all. The service is like you're talking to a robot. The place smells bad. I got ripped off. The only good part was the chocolate. Got ripped off don't go! read more

I've been to this melting pot several times as a teenager and I finally brought my friend here for the first time as a grown adult! It was her first melting pot experience and her birthday celebration! Our waitress, Alexis was AMAZING! She truly made our night great! There were some other waiters and waitresses around that would have dampened our day if they were assigned to our table so we are very grateful for Alexis!! Thanks girl! She was so professional and explained everything so well! She had the best upbeat attitude! We ordered the Wisconsin cheese, caprese salad, shrimp, salmon, and mushroom ravioli! For dessert we ordered the hazelnut chocolate! Everything tasted soooo good! We originally went to the Melting Pot in Columbia, MD but left due to availability and drove to Gaithersburg (since they have better reviews anyway)! Worth the drive! Can't wait to go back! read more

This was my second time going to The Melting Pot since one, it had been years since I've been last, and two, it's usually pretty pricey that in order to warrant a trip there, there has to be some sort of special occasion. Well, there wasn't really any special occasion, but I had received an email promo featuring a "double date night deal". It was $68 for the first couple, and the second couple ate free. For that price, how could you pass that up?! It was a three course meal: the cheese fondue, salad, and entree of meats and pasta. We chose the quattro formagio for our cheese, which was a great choice by the way. It came with a platter of various breads, veggies, and fruits. We all chose different salads--California and Caprese were the two favorites. And the meat/pasta selection was already pre-selected, but that's okay because it was all really fantastic. Our cooking style of choice was "Mojo", which was a delicious fragrant broth--very similar to hot pot it seemed. One of my friends ordered the sangria, which he didn't really like because it was overwhelmingly sweet. For someone who loves moscato and dessert wine, that means something. My other friend and I ordered the classic wine flight (3 oz pours for each course including dessert, so 4 pours total). Honestly, it was SO worth it. Whoever was pouring our drinks definitely poured a little more than just 3 oz each...we approve ;) My boyfriend chose a merlot which he enjoyed as well. For drinks, I definitely recommend choosing from the wine list and maybe erring from the sangria. We also added dessert--the chocolate fondue--to our course separately. We chose the Flaming Turtle, which was the perfect amount of sweetness and show. It came with an assortment of cakes, brownies, marshmallow, and fruits. What stood out the most wasn't the food to be completely honest. What really stood out was the service. We had Rich as our waiter and he went above and beyond for all of us. Not only was he super accommodating, but his personality, enthusiasm, and attention to detail made ALL the difference. I honestly believe our dining experience was spectacular because of him. Additionally, a young lady (which I believe may have been the general manager) came by our table toward the end of our meal to check up on us. Again, a small but powerful gesture to show that you care. Great customer service really goes a long way. If I were to go to Melting Pot again for an occasion, I will most definitely come back to this location in Gaithersburg. Best fondue experience yet! :) read more

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Very very underwhelming Our table wasn't ready at our reservation time They were out of bread for the fondue so we got a few tortilla chips instead They were out of napkins so we were given paper towels from the bathroom The service was VERY slow and we left still hungry. Used to love this place. Not sure we'd go back after this most recent experience. read more

Sarah is the greatest server ever, bar none. Made up for my table not being ready despite the reservation. Thursdate was pretty dope, only gripe is the sparkling white chocolate was super watery, definitely recommend skipping. Everything else was great, not a single bad salad, cheese, or entree read more

Atmosphere - 5 Service - 5 Food - 5 *CHECK-IN TO REDEEM FREE CHOCOLATE WAFERS. THEY ARE DELICIOUS* *CHECK GROUPON FOR GREAT DEALS* *THE WAITERS AND WAITRESSES ARE VERY HELPFUL AND INFORMATIVE FOR FIRST-TIMERS* The interior of this restaurant is very interesting. Upon first glance it doesn't seem too big, but the inside is like a giant maze! Lots more space than I originally thought. Even with the groupon pricing, you should not expect to simply fill your stomach here; you really are paying for the experience. The fondues and dipping utensils are very fun and entertaining. Most people think this place is known for the melted cheese, but I would HIGHLY recommend getting the chocolate fondue too. Without a doubt, the best part of the multi-course meal is the dessert. Very fun and enjoyable experience, perfect for a celebration. read more

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Great Valentines dinner with wife! Highly recommend coming here for a romantic dinner. read more

The Melting Pot - Fondue Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland