For my birthday in May 2025, I dined at The Melting Pot in Wilmington and found a mouse head in my salad. After the incident, I received two follow-up calls from the owner. I appreciate that he reached out and that the restaurant investigated. However, that does not change what happened or the impact it has had on me. This was one of the most disturbing dining experiences I have ever had, and I am still traumatized by it. The photos speak for themselves. I am posting this so others can make informed decisions and check their food carefully. read more

The Melting Pot - Salad with rodent head - Fondue Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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We had a great experience coming here for our wedding anniversary! We just wanted something sweet to cap off our evening with so we came for dessert only and it was amazing. It's been a few years since my husband and I have been here but now we can't wait to go back. The service was excellent, quick, and our server, Kim was fantastic, recommending drinks to go with our dessert as well as being so kind, friendly, and enjoyable to talk to. We loved their new "dipper" selection where they give you toppings such as sprinkles, toffee, and crumbled cookies to dip your chocolatey selection in. Overall, an excellent experience thanks to Kim and everyone else who helped make our evening so special. read more

I requested candles and rose petals with my reservation and it was not provided. It ruined the surprise I wanted to provide to my kids. Why offer this as part of the reservation if you are not going to provide it? The restaurant was not even that crowded to be able to pay attention those details. No excuse. read more

Good experience. They have an option to set up a date. Dim light secluded experience. Service was great! Many options on the menu and sides are bottomless. read more

I've been here a few times for an anniversary dinner and a bachelorette party. There are many options to choose from and the food is great. Be prepared to pay a lot, especially if you have a big party. read more

The Melting Pot - Fondue Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Who ever decided that cocktail sauce should be dropped from the menu, is an idiot. Out of six sauces, none go well with shrimp. Used to love this place but not coming back after this fiasco. read more

The Melting Pot: Walking in- The atmosphere was rustic but clean, and the smell walking in was extremely pleasant. The booths were very secluded, great for a date or just for some privacy. Service: Having to explain the menu and how a place like this works is hard work, and our server did it well. Victoria and Lexi were kind and respectful and explained things well. Appetizers- The bread board was wonderful to dip in the Wisconsin cheddar. The caesar salad was good, but the candied pine nuts added an unnecessary sweetness. The California salad was good but overdressed. Meal- The entrees were great; the skewers were color coded to each person so you knew whose food belonged to who. There was a booklet that showed the cook times. There were a variety of sauces and bottomless veggies to go with your meal and the cooking was overall a great experience. The chicken potstickers were DELICIOUS; great with the teriyaki sauce. The salmon was also really good, along with the bourbon steak which was tender and super flavorful. The pepper steak was also flavorful but even more delicious was the teriyaki steak, bursting with amazing flavor. The chicken was decent, but the duck was fabulous, it went well with the plum sauce. The potatoes and broccoli were good as well. I'm not a big fan of shrimp but it went great with the cooking style we chose (mojo), and was excellent. Dessert: The dessert was amazing, the s'mores flambé was great with the assortment of sweet treats (i.e waffle bits, brownies, blondies, pound cake, Rice Krispie Treats, strawberries, bananas, and graham crackers) and was wonderful with milk. It melted inside my mouth and topped off our meal perfectly. The Melting Pot was amazing, the best dinner experience I've ever had. Everything about this place was perfect, so stop by The Melting Pot today for a great time! read more

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Absolutely everything was perfect! My other half surprised me with VIP treatment here for my birthday. We had the whole section to ourselves, candles, rose petals on the table, table side ice bucket of champagne not a single detail missed. The service was out of this world as well. Cannot wait to go back. read more

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Presentation was very cute. The birthday cake flavored fondue was tasty. Definitely over priced. Didn't like how the server dropped us the bill when we weren't even done our food yet. We were planning to order another round or 2 of drinks but decided not to since the server didn't ask if we wanted anything else before giving us the bill. We were celebrating a birthday and the restaurant gave the birthday girl a pretty card pre-signed by the staff, that was thoughtful. Drinks were good. read more

The Melting Pot - Chocolate Explosion - Fondue Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

The food is amazing,service good,ambiance pretty normal, I went there and the melting dip was amazing I would go everyday if I could it's to unhealthy but awesome I definitely recommend it read more

Our food was delicious and Dylan treated us great. We made reservations at 4:30 to celebrate my birthday. We were seated in a nice quiet corner. Shortly after getting our cheese they sat 4 very loud women directly next to us. When there were 3 other tables in the same room that would have accommodated them which also was in Dylan's area. We couldn't hear each other talk and frankly ruined the ambiance of our celebration. When I said something to the "manager" she wouldn't even look at me and just said "sorry". Very disappointing. We do, however, know about Survivor, Big Brother and Traitors and all about Katie's son. read more

We ordered the "The Big Night Out" for our party of three and it was absolutely amazing. Our Waiter Dillon was super attentive, friendly and even ahead of us for our drink refills. The manager also visited our table to make sure we were happy with our meal. We will definitely be back for this awesome food and atmosphere. read more

Now the best bartender ever. Our waitress was also super friendly and knowledgeable. When did the melting pot servers start wearing jeans? Blue jeans ? I've been going for 30+ years and always all black. So food was good, then our dessert came out. I've eaten here 4-5 times a year my whole life. They sent out our fruit and dipping for the chocolate. I kid you not the bananas were just the tips on the end. 4 of these tips. Not even the size of a reg slice. Then the pineapple. I looked at other pics on yelp and they' usually give you 4 big chunks. We got two and they cut them into 4 so they were a tiny square!!!!! Our meal with tip was almost 200. (Yes we drank) Love paying for the fruit that they were going to throw out. read more

The Melting Pot - Super tiny pineapple chunk. - Fondue Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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I visited the Melting Pot on a recent business trip to Delaware. The location and exterior of the building is gorgeous and truly Americana. The restaurant seemed to be short staffed and our server rushed us order. The service was truly what brought down the rating, but I did enjoy a few great cocktails while I was there. read more

This was the worst food I've ever eaten! Save your money! The service was horrible, i

I went there once and the food wasn't bad. I only gave it 2 stars because a lunch turned into a 4 hour tour!!!! Omg, there were like 6 of us and it took FOREVER to get through this experience. If you're patient you might love it, me, not so much! read more

The waiters were incredible and very kind, at some points we were having full conversations with just a really nice stranger. The food gets better every time I come here. The decor was mediocre, but they were playing some calming background music the whole time. I would definitely recommend if it weren't for the incredible price that brings it down a star. read more

Came here for an anniversary dinner and did the romance package! Package; Comes with 6 long stemmed roses, bottle of champagne, rose petal table, picture frame and the 4-course dinner for two (big dinner is an option- the smorgasbord style) all for $150. Ambience: we came around 6:00 and it was perfect. Not too quiet and a cute little booth. Wished the lighting was dimmer but it was pleasant. Service: our server was new but knew the menu. Service got a little slow after the first course. Overall we were there for a little over two hours. Food: the cheese and chocolate fondue were amazing. We got the loaded baked potatoe cheese and the yin yang dessert. The pound cake &&brownies were especially great to dip. For entrees we got the steak special (the pepper steak was the best) and a choose your own with the lobster tail. read more

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I don't know how I haven't reviewed Melting Pot yet!! Everything about this place is amazing! The four course meal includes a cheese fondue (my favorite), a salad (the California is really delicious), an entree (meat and other choices as well as vegetables) and a dessert chocolate fondue (also quite amazing). We go several times a year every year. The ambiance is great, and you have your own little private space with walls. This location has always been so accommodating too. One year we wanted to go on Valentine's Day (my birthday) but since the special meal that day is typically shellfish (which I'm highly allergic to) I couldn't go. They offered to let us in a little early so we could be in and out before the shellfish was prevalent. I mean, what an amazing thing to do! We've also gone just for the chocolate fondue, for just the cheese, for cheese and chocolate - you can customize however you like! I highly recommend going!! It's a super fun time. Get extra green goddess with the main entree because it's so good on everything but especially great if you cook the mushrooms and then stuff them with green goddess. Also, we typically buy the garlic and wine seasoning to take home because it's so yummy! Make sure you leave tons of room in your tummy when you go because you'll leave feeling soooo full! read more

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Can't go wrong with the melting pot. I especially love going for birthdays or special occasions. The Wisconsin cheddar is my favorite cheese fondue. The California is my favorite salad. I usually get the steak lovers with the coq au vin cooking style. The dipping sauces are great as well. And for dessert the yin and yang is perfect. Absolutely love this place. read more

Had my birthday dinner there last night. We had never been to the Melting Pot before. Our waitress, Jordan, was terrific. She explained the menu, the process, everything. Super friendly and knowledgeable without ever being pushy. The different courses were timed perfectly, allowing us to relax and enjoy the whole process. read more

The Melting Pot - Thank you, Jordan! - Fondue Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

The Melting Pot is where you come for a unique fondue and eating experience. I wouldn't say the quality of the food is extraordinary, and it definitely is on the pricier end. I went with a group of 6 and it took us around 3 hours to go through our four-course meal: salad, cheese fondue, meats, and dessert. Our server Savannah was amazing and so patient with us--one person in my group had a lot of questions due to allergies and using the same bowls, and she answered them all with so much grace. One downfall is that we were told multiple times it was $45 per person but when the bill came, mine said $50. I'm not sure if this was just an oversight, but I didn't notice until after I got home (and again, not a big deal - just an unmet expectation). I would recommend the Quattro Formaggio for the cheese fondue (the spinach artichoke was just ok in my opinion); the Coq Au Vin and Mojo for broths; and the S'mores for dessert - they burn the marshmallow in front of you...so cool! read more

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Best restaurant experience I've ever had, service was top notch and the food was incredibly delicious. Our server was so informative with helping me and girlfriend decide on what's best for us. There's really nothing much I have to say that others haven't, this spot is a must but definitely beware this is an expensive spot but for sure worth it if you want something unique and special. Overall a definite 5 out of 5, very very amazing spot and will for sure come back again, but not before I make back what I spent on this amazing experience! I highly recommend to anyone! read more

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RJ brought me to Melting Pot on January 1. When you arrive for your reservation you are supposed to call and they will tell you to come in. But the phone is always busy so I had to call 12 times. However, once I did get through, they told us we could come in. We were seated right away and the tables are spaced out for Covid. So why oh why did they seat a table of 3 noisy kids right near us when the restaurant was mostly empty?? Thankfully they didn't stay the whole time and seemed to only be there for dessert but really?? Grant was our server we and he was great. I miss when Melting Pot used to have the seasonal menus. We enjoyed the Bigger Night out which used to come with 2 lobster tails but now only has one. Not a fan of the salmon, it was way too fishy. Everything else was good, especially the filet. Not sure what I would order next time since I love seafood but the salmon ruined it. The flaming turtle chocolate was on point! read more

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Decided to head up here for our anniversary dinner. Best Decision ever. Did the big night out for 2. Kaitlyn was our server, with all the jokes and a wealth of knowledge about the menu. Husband said Ceaser salads are ruined for him since their Ceaser is so freaking good. Pine nuts were awesome!! Loved the Teriyaki sirloin, lobster tail, and chicken for our main course. Chose the turtle for the dessert and so worth it!! Candied pecans!! Fantastic night. Super friendly staff. Easy parking. read more

My friend and I keep a monthly dinner with the Melting Pot. We always participate in the BFFF (Best Friends Forever Fondue) deal which is about $44 per person, minimum of 2 people. This gets us cheese, salad, a preset entrée, which includes shrimp, herb crusted chicken, teriyaki steak, and filet mignon (3 pieces of each), plus chocolate. This is a great place to catch up to have great conversations. We had a new server, Dakota, who was REALLY GREAT! We sit at a table with 2 pots, so we each can choose exactly what we want, and don't have to agree on anything! Dakota was really efficient with his cheese making!! He made BOTH of our different cheese pots at the same time. Usually, a server makes one, and then makes the other. The cheeses came out amazing! I ordered the Alpine cheese, which includes Gruyère, Raclette, Fontina, White Wine, Garlic, & Nutmeg, which is so good! My friend got the fiesta cheese, which is Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Lager Beer, Housemade Salsa, & Jalapeño. The cheese is accompanied by sourdough bread, pretzel bread, granny smith apples, cauliflower, sweet peppers, and carrot sticks. The salads were great as well. My usual is the Caesar salad. My favorite ingredient in the salad is the candied pine nuts!! I have never had these before, let alone this sweetened version! It totally makes the salad unique in comparison to any other restaurant. With the entrée, the cooking style I chose was the Coq Au Vin, comprised of Burgundy Wine, Mushrooms, Scallions, & Garlic. This is also Gluten Free. In addition to the meats, the entrée also comes with complimentary veggies (potatoes, broccoli, & mushrooms) & a variety of dipping sauces. My favorite combo is the Green-Goddess cream based sauce with the mushroom caps. Delish! Also, my favorite sauce for the meats is the Teriyaki sauce. It is great on everything!! Oh, and how can I forget the "angry cocktail sauce" for the shrimp! This cocktail sauce is loaded with horseradish!! Dakota kept our meal moving & he checked on us often. I gave compliments about him to the manager Jordan, and learned that he has only been there for 6 weeks! Impressive! Overall, it was a great experience and when I dine here again, I will ask for Dakota! read more

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Would never recommend this place due to ignorance and rudeness of staff. Always seem short staffed. Extremely long wait to even be acknowledged once seated. Sat at a dirty table with drink all over the floor and took over half an hour for someone to help us clean it up almost slipped and fell on it. It was a mess someone else made we were cleaning up read more

Very disappointed in the melting pot. It used to be a great place to have a great meal. Portions are small, service is not that great. It's losing its appeal with customers. I won't be back, I have better fondue. made it home. Won't be surprised if the restaurants closed within the year. read more

Wife and I came in last night and had a wonderful time. Our server, Jake, was friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our evening thanks to his top-notch service. Everything was fantastic, but we really loved the Bacon and Brie cheese fondue and the Cookie Butter chocolate fondue. We will absolutely be back to this location again. read more

Excellent service! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience there. Every course we tried was delicious. Thanks for making my mom's birthday special. read more

The food and comfort are okay but you pay for it... a bit over priced. But its still a nice change of pace. Its the type of place you go to about once per decade... thats enough. I'll see you again in the 2030's! read more

Made a reservation. Got seated, waited 15 minutes and then left after not a single server acknowledged our existence. Taketumi is two doors down - good sushi, nice wine, reasonably priced, and above average service. Go there instead. read more

Had dinner here last Saturday night with two teenagers. What fun we all had together!!! Our server, Kelsey, made our experience absolutely joyous. Food was delicious. Will absolutely do it again. Thank you! read more

Ok first timer here and disappointed. First It was my husband and I and our two kids. My husband and I got the 4 course meal including Wisconsin cheese for dipping. The cheese and dippers were good. they take it away bc there's only 1 cook top which there should be a few cooktops per table especially a family of 4. We chose the cast iron for cooking method and it took 45-50 mins to cook all four meals way longer then stated on menu. then got in trouble for turning the burner up higher. The last part with the choc was amazing and made my kids very happy. I'd have to say I won't be returning. Overpriced for a very lo mg dinner outing of 530-8. read more

Everyone was super rude. All tables open and they claimed they could not serve myself or my family member from overseas. Completely lacking any customer service will never return and encourage everyone else not to patronize this terrible business through social media and word of mouth. Hope you don't treat yourself other customers as poorly and even if you don't cheers to your business failing because you have substandard employees ###nolifevest read more

This place is the best!! A bit pricey but so perfect for a nice date night. We come every year for our anniversary and every year it is still so great. Love the green goddess read more

The Melting Pot - Dessert - Fondue Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

The Melting Pot is one of my favorite restaurants, with my husband and I frequenting there for various occasions such as my birthday and our anniversary. Last night, we ate at The Melting Pot for our anniversary and the food was, as always, superb. More options have been placed on the menu since the last time we attended. The White Peach Cosmo was also delicious! Our server was so attentive to us, making small talk each time she came over to the table. With 4 courses, we were in and out in a matter of 2 1/2 hours, which is one of the shortest times we have spent in the restaurant, yet we never felt rushed! We will continue to attend The Melting Pot and look forward to celebrations to come! read more

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We were immediately greeted at the door. The hostess checked us in for our reservation and walked us to our table. The tables have high walls around them are in seclusion of other tables in the restaurant allowing for complete privacy which was so nice. Stacy greeted us and took our drink order. Another lady brought us waters and then Stacy explained the menu and process. We are new to The Melting Pot so it was wonderful to be explained everything so thoroughly. We chose Wisconsin Cheddar for our cheese fondue, Caesar salad for me/blue cheese bacon salad for my husband, the grill plate for the main course, and s'mores chocolate for dessert. The cheese was yummy and complimented the assortment of dipping food. My husband's salad was the best!! Mine was very good but when going back I will get the bacon salad for sure. We ordered drinks and the manager brought it over and had a great discussion with us. I do wish we would have done the fondue part for the main course. The grill plate you cook yourself and while it was fun it would have been nice to see what the fondue part was about. We will certainly do that next time. The S'mores dessert was heaven! My favorite part of the meal! My husband (who is not a sweets person) even loved it. They really provide a lot of dipping options as well. Overall, wonderful evening, amazing service, and a delicious meal. We will be back! read more

The Melting Pot - S'mores fondue - Fondue Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Sadly this experience made me realize to never visit the melting pot again. My service was terrible having to wait 40 minutes after my main course to be noticed and helped. We sat there smelling our burning skillet for 40 minutes while no one helped us and we couldn't get anyone to come over (we really tried). Our waitress was young and seemed to not know how to do her job. She was also condensing and talked down to us. The food was mediocre and we were also charged for something that was supposed to be free with our thursdate. (something we didnt even ask for) Will not be returning and I wouldn't recommend based on our waitress who ruined our experience. read more

Had Jacob H. He was wonderful! Very pleasant and helpful! Made sure we had everything we needed and explained the menu when we had questions