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The Melting Pot

4.4 (275 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Alyssa G.

If there is a fondue place near me there's a 95% chance I will go to it regardless how good or bad the reviews are. My husband and I have been to this Melting Pot location before and I needed to get my cheese fix so we decided to come here last night. Restaurant is in a good location with plenty of parking. We made a reservation on open table and were seated right away. The Host was really nice and noticed my husband was using crutches so they gave us the option of a booth or a table which was great. Our server was excellent- took her time explaining everything was constantly checking on us to see if we needed anything. She also made one of the best cheeses I have had- it was perfect. Many will say, you been to one Melting Pot, you have been to all of them...that is simply not true. I have been to ones with bad food or bad service and this one exceeds my expectations every time and always has the freshest ingredients and remarkable service! There are only a few things I could say that could take this review from a 4 star rating to a 5 star. The first being the broth could use a little less salt, the tend to overdo it here and the next would be to have a little heavier pour on their old fashions/rocks/neat drinks, for the price you pay it comes up a little short.

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Janine T.

Awesome Mother's Day meal thank you. Great service explained everything in detail. Jeph was awesome. Thank you for making my holiday wonderful . We also received roses for all the Mom's. Just a great added touch.

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Cheryl S.

Absolutely the best !! Very comfy and cozy atmosphere. Our server, Ryland? Well I can't say enough good things about her. By the time we left we felt like we had acquired a new granddaughter

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Joan R.

We took our family here for a special anniversary dinner. When I made the reservation, I was told tabletop grilling was also available. We had a party of 8 and was seated at a long table in a very noisy area and asked our waitress to talk louder as we could hardly hear her. She was very accomadating overall trying to explain about the menu. We were disappointed that no tabletop grilling was offered . Also, there were 2 fondue pots on our table, so we were limited on what we all wanted to fondue. Overall, the food was fresh, but my steak and chicken to fondue was already so overseasoned with salt and pepper I couldn't eat it. We ordered an oil and a broth fondue for the table. The veges cooked in broth were nothing special and most not eaten. The seafood was fresh and tasty. The tempura batter did not cook up crispy. Chocolate fondue dessert enjoyed by all. Between drinks and some ala cart items our bill came to over $600. We all agreed that we could have eaten elsewhere with a more accomadating menu. As for me the anniversary girl, I was disappointed with the ambiance,the noise and my overseasoned food. I came here based on the great reviews. Yes, it was an interesting dining experience and we all agreed really not the best choice for dinner for our party of 8.

Amy J.

A total blast!!! We were staying in MB for our sons 14th birthday. We wanted a fun experience for dinner. My husband found MP, easily made reservations (thank you!) and even surprised him with a birthday bear. We didn't really have an idea what to order or what to do but it ended up being a fun experience that is perfect for special occasions. Our waitress was helpful and attentive. The cheese was our favorite part for sure!! They even brought out a desert for our sun and decorated the plate. What a special dinner!

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Chelsea D.

Great place to go if you have celiacs! Big sticker right on the window when you first walk in that they're trained and compliant. Now this place is expensive however, you get what you pay for and that's an experience with some awesome food. The menu is a lot to take in so do your research ahead of time if you don't like surprises. Everything with gluten was clearly marked and thankfully they allow for substitutions. We opted to skip the salad which no one usually does but you can skip whoever courses you'd like. They're typically 4 courses but don't let that scare you. Get whatever you want! Skip the salad, eat the chocolate! Place was a bit dark but quiet given the place was packed! We'd definitely eat here again knowing they take allergies seriously. Food was amazing and so was the service.

Valarie J.

Fantastic service from the start. We reserved the restaurant online which was very convenient since it can get pretty busy. We were greeted when we walked in and were seated immediately. We were there for a birthday. We ordered some drinks and placed our food order. We did "The Complete Experience for Two". We ordered Fiesta Flambé, Strawberry Pecan salads, Pacific Rim & The Classic with GF options, and Yin & Yang. We picked the Coq Au Vin cooking style. Our server, Keara, was fantastic! She knew all the GF substitutions which was incredibly helpful. She has clearly tried them and made great recommendations! She made us laugh so much and she really took the time to get to know us. The food was great but the service is why we would return.

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John was a phenomenal server for my beautiful girlfriend and I on date night! The food was delicious and high quality.

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Really a unique & special experience! So delicious & so savory. Get the 4 courses! We highly recommend!

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John is the nicest server! me and my friends always enjoy it here. food/service is always good.

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smells wonderful as soon as you walk in Cozy and perfect for a date or just a ice conversation. Super staff Taylor is awesome

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The service was fantastic the food plentiful and fresh. The chocolate fondue was to die for

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Wonderful atmosphere, staff was very accommodating and explained the whole process to us. Food was great, would recommend.

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