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The Melting Pot

3.7 (266 reviews)
PriceyFondue
Open • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Ashley S.

Came here while visiting to try their new 5 course premium menu for an early birthday celebration. They also always send me a birthday coupon for chocolate covered strawberries, so I was able to get those during this visit. We tried the new Octoberfest Beer Cheese, which was amazing. Their bacon Parmesan peppercorn salad was really good too and I bought the garlic wine seasoning to take home. The dessert was very fun! We got the dark chocolate raspberry with red velvet cake and a fire cracker on top! Our service was exceptional! We had a great waitress!

We visited The Melting Pot for the first time. We were blessed to get Matthew R. as our server. He did a FANTASTIC job! We couldn't have been more impressed. The food was average but Matthew's pride in his position stood out, making our visit a pleasant one.

Satoshi K.

So, we ordered a "Bigger Night Out" at this place, which cost nearly $200 plus tip. For that price, I have to express my condolences to people who think this is delicious and have never had authentic Asian hotpot before. It just tastes cheap. It feels like they're trying to mimic something high-end, but the food simply isn't there yet. Eating here is a unique experience, but afterward, I felt sick for the entire next day because the entrée was just too disgusting. I'm not saying the food quality is bad; I'm saying this style of cooking is pathetic. For that amount of money, I'd recommend skipping this place entirely and going to M Sushi for an omakase instead--it's a far better experience than enduring that entrée.

Natika G.

This is a beautiful restaurant! I took my daughter here for her birthday dinner. The menu was easy to understand and our waitress was amazing! The food is a not good. I had land and sea and had the mojo broth. Everything was bland. The sauces that come with the meal were also nasty. Our favorite part of the meal was the chocolate, fruit and desserts!

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Renzo M.

I came with my wife and my 2 kids to have some family time and build some memories. I have to say that the experience was indeed memorable. !!! . It was different as the server prepare all the food in the 2 burners we had on the table. Great cheese appetizer, salad, then meat and finally melted chocolate with and array of sweets ready to dip ! Kids loved it, my wife and I enjoyed it. That was the good part. The problem for me is that I don't see me coming here again. The cost was about $220 for all 4, I could pay that once due to the wow factor but now that you know what to expect then the food by itself is not worth that much. I could eat almost anywhere really well with that much money. But as I said if you haven't tried it before then go for it, you need to try it once. Ambiance was ok, carpet looked a bit old and de or seemed a bit outdated though so there is some room for improvement. FYI I am rating it with 4 stars only for first visit.

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Melisa S.

This is a good place to celebrate birthdays or anniversaries or just to have an intimate date night. Came here to celebrate my husband's birthday and it had been quite a few years since the last time we came. It is just as I remember it. If I have anything negative to say, it would be that it's time for the chain to get an update. I get the intimate feel but I think the decor is too dark and drab. Our server was Simon. He did a fantastic job of refreshing our memory in regards to the menu and offering suggestions. He didn't try and upsell us and checked on us enough to not be a bother. Management was also on the floor making sure everyone was having a good experience. Overall we would return, especially if they updated the place. But it might be another few years before we decide to go again.

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Melanie M.

Came here with a friend. I'll preface with Ive been to a Melting Pot before. To be honest, my experience at all of them has been about the same, I'm giving it four stars because it's good fondue but not great. I've been to non-chain fondues, which are typically a little pricier, but the food and experience are better. My friend and I started with the Wisconsin Cheese, it's good but nothing to die for. I really like the apples and bread, the vegetables were meh. I have always really liked Melting Pot's house salad dressing, so I was impressed. I had the land and sea with the Mojo style preparation. The shrimp and salmon were my favorite. I love the different sauce options. For dessert, we opted for the pure milk chocolate. I wish they offered more fruit. The brownie, Rice Krispies, cookie, and pound cake all tasted a bit stale. Marshmallows, which I didn't think I'd like, were my fave!! The server was great, overall good experienc.

Amber C.

Such an amazing experience! Our waitress was extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable! The food was amazing! So flavorful! The ambiance was incredible! We were there for over 2 hours and it didn't feel like it at all! It was so much fun to pick out and cook our food.

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Kellie D.

Our party of 11 visited the Melting Pot to celebrate my mom's birthday. When you have a large party you have to fill out a "large party agreement" and select all your food in advance. This has positives and negatives. On the positive side you can choose for your first course cheeses to be on the table when you arrive. This is great when you have small kids and hungry adults. Cheeses were a big hit with all of us. I chose the cheddar and the queso thinking it would be a regular one for the kids and a spicy one for the adults but it was not spicy at all. Cheeses are served with breads, fruit and chips. Next course was salad. My only complaint about the salad is that you had to choose the same one for every member of your party. I chose the California because it seemed most interesting. I loved it but about half our party did not and would have preferred a Caesar or House. Third course -- the meats. We ordered the land and sea which was steak, chicken, shrimp and salmon. It worked well with our big group because we could swap and share preferred proteins. This course also came with broccoli, potatoes and mushrooms. I ordered the Court Bouillon and Mojo broths. Bouillon was pretty boring but Mojo was good. Also, the waiter brought out six different sauces to dip your meat in. Grand finale was the chocolates. I ordered the original thinking the kids would like that one best and the cookies and cream. Everyone preferred the cookies and cream and the kids really enjoyed roasting their marshmallows over it. The chocolate came out with cake, fruit, marshmallows and Rice Krispie treats to dip. They also brought my mom a small piece of cake with a macaron and cream puff. Overall, was it the best food I've ever eaten? No. Was it a fabulous experience that all ages enjoyed? Yes. Service was great as well. Fun spot for special occasions.

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Tee C.

It was my first time ever trying the Melting Pot. We came for a friend's birthday celebration. I was super impressed by the variety of food offerings and just the overall experience. Dhyani was our server and she was very attentive to the needs of the table. Kudos to her because we all have very unique palettes. We were even able to ask for seasoning for our meat( which was definitely necessary). I feel like you get a good value for your money here. I would definitely return.

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The vegan menu is amazing. Lots of veggies, fruits and breads to dip. Service by Nick was perfect.

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