Thank you so much for making my birthday dinner truly unforgettable! The entire experience was wonderful from start to finish. The food was amazing, and the Wicked Fondue chocolate was honestly the best I've ever had, pure magic in a pot!! It was the perfect treat after coming straight from seeing the movie. I felt so celebrated and taken care of,Can't recommend this place enough! read more

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Love coming here for special occasions and this trip was no different. Was celebrating my birthday. This was probably the worst service we've ever received. It wasn't horrible. But it wasn't good either. Our waitress forgot our drinks before brining our chocolate fondu out. Then we were only half way done eating and she brought us our check like she was in a rush to get us out of there. We told her it was my birthday but then she didn't even acknowledge it. read more

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Such a unique experience! Definitely recommend going with 2 people though - we had a party of 4 and ran out of fondue pretty fast! Our waitress was awesome and we had a good time. The food itself was also great. My only gripe is that I felt like over half the calories in this meal came from the dessert / chocolate fondue lol. Overall, America's version of hotpot is a cool concept! read more

The Melting Pot - Lavender & Blueberry White Chocolate Fondue - Fondue Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Went there for Valentine's Day as a group of 4. Had an 8pm reservation. When we checked in they said their reservations were running about 45 min behind. We checked in at the 45 min mark to see how much longer. They said they were now running about an hour and 15 min behind. Finally sat at 9:15. Service was extremely slow. Long periods of just sitting with no food on the table. Very long time to get bill at the end. Ended up getting bill at almost midnight. The advertised price was $99 a person for a party of two, or $75 a person for party of four. Bill came out billed as two tables of two so they could charge the $99 each with preset gratuity of $20 a person. Asked server to fix which needed a manger to adjust. That just removed the extra $100 overcharge however the gratuity remained the same so it was 28% automatic gratuity. read more

Tried it a few years ago was disappointed. Same thing this time. Very pricey for what you get and had the slowest service in recent memory... read more

It's been a few years, but we returned to TMP for a fun dining experience for a friend and splurged quite a bit with extra side dishes, several drinks each, and an a la carte menu. We had a great experience, mostly due to a perfect customer experience from Isabel, our lovely server. We ordered the standard cheese and vegetable broths, but then got the charcuterie board and the wild mushroom ravioli. The board is good, I think it could have a bit more on it for the price. We also had the classic chocolate with the peanut butter and it was so so good. The waffles and pound cake were incredible. For drinks, we had the sugar cookie special for their St Jude's donation drink, it was delicious and holiday-fun. I also had a chocolate fontini and we had a mint mule, but the Yin Yang martini is hands down the best drink I've had with a desert or chocolate theme. It is amazing, definitely recommend. Our server, Isabel was really lovely and fun to talk to. The server can make or break your experience at TMP, so we loved getting Isabel that night. She decorated our celebratory dessert plates and made everything special for us. The vibe is a bit dressier, the cost is higher, but it is a fun thing to do once in a while! read more

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We held a surprise celebratory dinner for a friend, with 18 guests with a variety of food accommodations (GF, seafood allergy, vegetarian, nut allergy) and these folks were terrific. They handled everything with good cheer and professionalism. It was three hours of awesome food and a lot of fun - a lovely evening for our friend. At the end, they were able to handle individual checks. All told, it was about $70 per person for a four-course meal with soft drinks/tea and tip. Highly recommend for parties (although one does need fairly long arms to reach the pots at the three-burner tables!). read more

This is always a fun experience. Sam W was our server and did such a great job! Thank you for a lovely evening!

Our server was very kind and funny. She also gave us happy birthday plates! I love her and hope she still works there.

I have been here many times and usually adore it, it's one of my favorite spots. However tonight I felt the portions were minuscule compared to my usual but for the same price it has been before, which is not cheap... Not to mention the service was a little slow. Our waitress was very nice and knowledgeable about the allergen content, but otherwise we waited a long time to go from course to course. read more

The main meal and dessert were very tasty. The service was face value friendly and adequate at refilling beverages. The signature house salad was very basic. Mixed Greens seemed like bagged grocery store chop, thick Cheddar cheese, a couple Tomatoe chunks, Crouton chunks, I can't remember the Scallions, the Egg was unappealing as well. The plate was very thick and small like at a buffet. Nothing even remotely glamorous about the salad. Not fine dining flavors, appearances, or styling. The land and sea platter came with mushrooms, broccoli, Garlic Pepper Steak, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast, Shrimp, and Atlantic Salmon. My favorite sauce was the curry. The raspberry dark chocolate option was delicious. Note: After the bundt cake was placed into the chocolate fondue there is not enough chocolate fondue for the pieces we consumed and all the pieces provided were not finished. Almost romantic, good for date night. I'd say the vibe I get is semi relaxing. I'm glad the seating is fairly private with the booths. I can't pin what is taking away from the experience. Whether it's color palate, the carpet, the angles or decor in dining area. Idk I recommend consulting a mixologist for more elevated drinks for the menu. Fine dining usually comes with exquisite flavors for drinks as well. read more

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Alex was the best server, great entertainment for a night out, very knowledgeable, and fun Thank You for helping us celebrate our Birthdays read more

Came in for our 10 year anniversary. Went to Ruth Chris for dinner and came here for dessert. Love the chocolate and the dippers. When I booked the reservation, under the special requests, I asked for extra marshmallows for the special night because that is what we love. We received only the two that you usually get. I was a bit sad about that. My wife ordered the blackberry safe lemonade, but never received it. By the time we were done eating and waiting for the check, the lemonade came out, so I asked to have it removed from the check as we were done and getting ready to leave. It was still a good night, just a few hiccups unfortunately. The place is still nice and fun to go to. read more

Had wonderful service from Tobi. Food was great. Service was quick and thorough. Tobi was so sweet and attentive. Thank you!!

We went to the Madison Melting Pot when we visited my father in Middleton. We loved it just as much as the Melting Pot back home in Portland OR! The recipes were the same and we got the same level of service and satisfaction. Thank you Melting Pot! read more

Alex L. was great! He created a very welcoming and friendly environment with lots of great food!

Very yummy cheese & chocolate! We went for the happy hour deal at the bar. Aliyah M. was great! She got my Ratatouille reference instantly :) read more

Alex L was a fantastic server. We had a great experience My child enjoyed it as well!

Perfect Took my friend here tonight for her visit here for an early birthday dinner. We had the BFF menu, was perfect our outing and the specialty drinks were just as delish!! Our hostess was nice upon entering and our waitress Destiny great!!! All staff from beginning to end wad fabulous. Thank you!!! read more

The Melting Pot - Fondue Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I think the larger issue here is what you get for your money. A millennial takes your order, mixes some cheese, brings you salads, a bunch of meats you have to cook yourself- and it's rather expensive.... Usually finesse at cooking is what inflates a price. This also isn't organic or grass fed beef, it is just whatever. Half of it is not even SEASONED. The chocolate fondue at the end is decent but again this is not worth the overall price. I also was annoyed by hearing other music coming from the back of the house. Do they know we can hear it?? No wonder it was empty. Fondue style or not, only worth trying so you know what you're definitely not missing. read more

Sam W. was excellent - engaging and attentive. Lovely evening and great fondue. Definitely enjoy #MeltingPot

Cheese is so good and pur server Jovana was amazing and so fun! She told us all about the 'secret menu' stuff and gave use amazing recommendations. Came in a big group and had plenty of room! read more

The Melting Pot will always be a favorite- it's where I went on my first date with my now fiancé :) There is soooo much food, you will definitely leave very full! We usually come here for special occasions or holidays- the company changes their menu slightly for holidays. I love the cheese fondue! There is always a nice selection of dipping choices. Overall, a great meal. It is a bit pricey, so be prepared for that. read more

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Alex L. was the BEST server--- very friendly, knowledgeable, and great customer service. Thanks for making this a fun way to celebrate a teen birthday! read more

The husband and I love the Melting pot. My Best friend had never been and it was her birthday so decided to take her. It is always such a great experience. Our waiter was amazing even with a busy night. We always do the 4 course. We love how much food you get per course. I also love that I can mix and match the type of meat I want depending on what I'm on the mood for. The desert is always great. So many different sweets to dip. My favorites are the fruits. We will definitely be back. P.S. if you haven't dipped apples in cheese, you need to it's amazing. read more

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Thank you Luke from Melting Pot. This fondue yummy yummy in my tummy! I am so full... read more

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Waited 45 minutes past our reservation to be seated - that is unacceptable for a restaurant where you are spending $50+ per person. Also the food is overpriced for what is served. The service from wait staff was good, but unfortunately does not make up for the broken reservation system and overpriced food. read more

We had the most perfect experience here for our 7th anniversary. Kalyn our server went so far above and beyond to make our special day that much more special. It was the best restaurant experience we've ever had, the food was perfect as usual, Kalyn was super friendly and helpful with food recommendations.(Her tip of stuffing the mushrooms with the green goddess sauce was so good). She also made sure to check in with us all the time to make sure we were having the best experience possible. Kalyn definitely deserves best server ever award! We can't wait to come back read more

The Melting Pot - Big Night Out Dinners - Fondue Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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The service was great and prompt! Our waiter was super nice and explained everything to us and gave good recommendations. My only personal thing is, I don't think the meat (main course) part is really all that, but that's just me! The dessert is the best part of all. Price wise, it's really just based on your choice of meat and whatever drinks and extras you pick. It's pretty expensive, but they have al le cart that you can pick off of, so maybe just some starters and then dessert would be a good choice! Nice setting inside, a good mood setting for date night! read more

Pros: Awesome GM, great server, Sarah. Fresh, tasty food. Cons: Not the friendliest hostess staff. No greeting, no smile, no welcome, just "do you have a reservation?. Biggest con of our visit; $89 per person, substitution NYE menu. What?? I understand the need for the sun menu but not the jacked pricing. Our server said that we should have been told when the reservation was confirmed. We weren't. It is posted on their website, but it was not on the first page and was 1/2 way down the 'Events' page. Multiple tables looked at the menu pricing and left. Please make sure patrons know in advance, so they don't leave feeling taken advantage of. read more

Came for Valentine's Day (2022) with my lady. Made a reservation for late evening. When we got to our table there were rose petals all over the table and a single rose in a small vase (paid an extra $10 for that). They had a set menu for the holiday (so it was kinda pricey, as to be expected). The food was really good, and as always you're also paying for the experience lol. My lady and I had a great time. It was exactly what we/she wanted for the holiday date night. read more

It's certainly a different experience. I liked the service. The lady was very nice. The setting was pretty chill and had some elegance to it. The food was alright, I think it's cool how the food you cook at your table yourself. It's a nice setting for you and your significant other certainly. read more

I was happy with the service, the waitress was so friendly and cheerful, explaining the choices for the dishes really well. I went with my family and enjoyed the tasty food. There was a guide to see how long each type of food should be cooked. We had a good time! read more

My daughter is a freshman at UW Madison and we really wanted to try this place. From the moment we sat down until we left it was absolutely delicious! So much food but everything was so good! Come hungry! Our server Seville S. Was awesome! It was like his 10th day there and he was wonderful! He gave us great recommendations and answered all our questions. I highly recommend this place. Great for date night or with a group of friends or any kind of celebration. read more

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My partner surprised me with reservations to celebrate my birthday at The Melting Pot. Rodney was our server. He did an amazing job explaining the menu, making jokes, and made recommendations since we were both newcomers. The general manager and manager both stopped by to check in and make conversation. Wonderful and enjoyable staff. Highly recommend the sweet additions with the chocolate fondue. Overall incredible experience. read more

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A wonderfully, unique dining experience. A fun place to go to enjoy one another's company, it allowed for lots of time for conversation which was enjoyable. The atmosphere, food, and service was fantastic! My husband recommends the classic flight of wine, as it paired wonderfully with each course. read more

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Caesar,Coq a Vin, Premium Filet Mignon, Valentine. This is one of mine and my husbands favorite places to go since moving to Madison! Highly recommend. They are pricy so we go once a month or on special event days like anniversaries or V-day. read more

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Went here tonight with my love... the food was fantastic. We got the Wisconsin trio. It's 9.95 per person but that's only if you want a double serving. We split the single serving and it was more than enough! Drinks range from $8.95- $12.00 Beer $5.00 My waitress Ally was amazing, she made the experience even better. The ambiance was super fancy and she was extremely down to earth which was refreshing. By the end of the night we had inside jokes with her and everything! :) I had the raspberry vinaigrette salad with toasted pecans. It was great. I had Tuna, Sirloin and the pesto shrimp My love had duck, chicken breast and Salmon We chose to cook it in the Mojo. They give you 6 different sauces for dipping, honestly I only liked two and they still weren't something I'd choose to eat at home. We got chocolate as well: I got the flaming turtle and he got the cookie butter something They both were amazing.. And they set them on fire!! definitely will be returning! Still can't get over the excellent service! Check Groupon to see if they have deals, our meal came to about $118 with two alcoholic beverages. You have to make a reservation and unfortunately they don't have Yelp reservations enabled. I booked mine after google searching them, they have an automatic prompt via google that will setup a reservation if you don't want to call read more

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Not terrible, just not worth it for $50-100 you'll spend per person. Raw vegetables with glorified cheese dip shouldn't alone shouldn't cost $20/head. We also had to wait over a half hour beyond our reservation time to be seated, which is surprising, considering how they were trying to rush us out the door as soon as we got our dessert fondue. Felt weird tipping 20% on a $300 bill when we barely saw the waiter. Staff in general seemed like nice, but untrained high school kids. In short basic service and food at Michelin star prices. read more

Let me preface by saying we went to this location on 2/14/2009 and haven't returned for good reason. I decided to write about it after seeing several people had issues with the waitstaff~ The waiter knew nothing of the special that I wanted to purchase. After I explained the whole buy a gift card get a gift card email notice that I received - he left our table, returned and said that was not a special. Paid for our ticket...and oopsie... the special notice was included on the jacket sleeve. I paid and left. Thinking to myself: this is why we should've went to the one of the locations in Chicagoland just not Madtown. I emailed or called and a manger did follow up. His resolution was not, let me refund your dinner price and please buy the gift card or we'll provide you with what you were looking for @ no charge. It was, "I'm sorry he wasn't aware of the advertisement." We hung up with nothing else to say. I should've went directly to a manager that day but I was trying not ruin a lovely Valentine's for the kid as she was excited not to have the kid's menu. in her words, "I feel like a teenager!" It's been over 2 years and I'll tell you - you are NOT missing anything. The seasoning for the food didn't permeate the meats so ultimately - we had seafood dipped in butter and we were eating (and enjoying) the hot butter more than the meal. Lovely decor. And I'm glad they offer different cost-effective nights but skip it and head over to Ginza (of Tokyo). End cost: 1 adult, 1child - $65. Water for me, Sprite for the kid. Got the trio deal and tipped. Prime Quarter is better if you want to hang with friends. HuHot or Ginza. read more