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  • 5/5 Melissa P. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely the perfect spot to make that special occasion very memorable, even if it's just for dessert! Amazing authentic fondue with knowledgeable, friendly service. This is not a quick place to eat as everything takes time to savor the full dining experience. It's very expensive but worth it for an intimate date night.
    14 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PCS G. 2 months ago on Google • 192 reviews New
    We had such a great time celebrating a bday. Our server Denzel was so nice and personable. He knew the answers to all the questions we had. Noah, the bartender was so nice and made us several wonderful drinks. The food was amazing and we really enjoyed ourselves.

  • 3/5 Steven S. 3 months ago on Google • 157 reviews New
    This is more of an experience and a place to hang with friends then it is a place to eat. While they have a variety of meats, and cheeses the food isn't great. It is ok. The appetizer is, as you'd expect, a cool bowl of melted cheese that is prepped in front of you. There is a good selection of breads and veggies for you to dip and enjoy. I love cheese so it's hard to go wrong with melty cheese and bread. There is a salad as well that's nice. The main course lets you choose from a selection of preselected meats, or you can choose your own selection, along with a base to cook them in, which are supposed to have their own flavor profile. Any seasoning or flair that is on the meat is eradicated once you put it in the boiling base. You can use their web based timers for the different meats, but you are essentially boiling meat. The flavor was pretty much boiled meat. If you lose track of time, that will be a very sad piece of meat. Almost none of the seasoning comes through, and the varied bases seem to impact only minimal flavor. The desert course is fun. I love chocolate and anything chocolate based so I may be a bit biased in that respect. In the end, would I go back? Most likely not, unless I have family or friends coming to visit and they've never tried it. At about $170 bucks for mostly cheese, bread and some (so called) finer cuts of meat, for just 2 people (including 20% tip) is a bit much but because of the time it takes to go through it all and the interaction needed, it ranks as an experience rather than an actual food restaurant. If you haven't tried it and are looking for a new experience eating out, give them a try. If you're looking to wow a significant other or have fun with the family, this could be for you, but expect a rather large bill in either case. If you're looking for a nice place to eat good food with normal portions, this is not the place for you... Or me for that matter.

  • 5/5 Robert W. 2 months ago on Google • 151 reviews New
    The meat was very tender. Julia, our server, was great. Seating was semi-private and intimate. This is an experience. Be prepared to spend a little to learn fondue. It was fun and delicious. Also, if you're a bariatric patient, it's a perfect dinner for you.

  • 5/5 Jason H. 7 months ago on Google • 122 reviews
    What a fun experience. The atmosphere is pleasant, even romantic. There are many cheese fondue types they offer. We selected the Classic Alpine - more of a traditional cheese fondue. It was very good. We ordered the Steak Lovers fondue for the main course. The sauces they serve really enhance the experience. For dessert we ordered the Bananas Foster fondue. The Bananas Foster fondue was easily the best thing I have had in a very long time. I highly recommend the Melting Pot.

  • 5/5 The Simple T. 1 year ago on Google
    We had reservations and were seated immediately upon arrival. Our reservation was for a two hour visit and it took every bit of that for the four course meal that we had. Our waitress explained the options and the process as this was our first visit. Each portion of our meal was very good and our service was spot on. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and we are certain others will too.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arjun S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a great restaurant for a special occasion. The ambience is very good. The service is excellent. We celebrated our anniversary and the experience was unique. It’s 92 for 2 people, a bit costly but I think they make it worth it. You can always ask for more Veggies and pastries if you like, they will get it for you.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Crisa O. 1 year ago on Google
    This was our first time here and didn't know what to expect. It was a pretty cool experience cooking our own entrees. We chose the big night out with the mojo sauce. Our server Stefan explained everything well to us. The food was good and the dessert definitely my favorite part.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MojoMercury 8 months ago on Google
    This place is extraordinary, I’ve never really been a fan of fondue but it’s not just cheese. They have many sauces, meats, salads and seafood. This place deserves to be visited with your own eyes and experienced
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nishant n. 2 years ago on Google
    After a movie night on Friday we were feeling hungry and we wanted to have the dinner at the Melting pot from a long time. So we decided to call the Melting Pot and after a request with the receptionist she said we can have a seating on the bar. So we decided to have dinner at the Melting Pot. Once we entered the Melting Pot we were greeted by the receptionist and had to wait for 5-10 minutes before we were escorted to our table. We were greeted by our server with the server with the menus. Since it was our first time so instead of taking a meal we decided to try the individual items. From the menu we ordered Lemon Berry Mojito, The Veggie Garden Pot and Yin and Yang. The decor of the restaurant is amazing and we also loved the concept of cooking the veggies in front of us. First we got our mojito drink. We loved the drink and it was freshly made. Then we got our veggie broth which was heated in our pan on the table. Then we got our veggies. We were instructed by our server regarding the time taken to cook the vegetables in the broth. We loved the veggies cooked in the broth. Loved the concept. We cooked all the veggies and we loved the veggies. Then we got our yin & yang. We got our yin & yang in a pot which was heated in front of us. We got different things to eat with yin & yang which was white and black chocolate. Loved the sweet. Amazing restaurant with beautiful decor and loved our server. Being our first time he guided well regarding the concept. We will definitely visit next time again with the reservation made in future.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth W. 3 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Drove over 45 minutes to make it to the closest melting pot, and it was totally worth it! Everything was delicious and our server was excellent. We got the big night out for three and ended with flambé turtle chocolate dessert. Absolutely incredible. Can’t wait to come back again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine 2 months ago on Google • 46 reviews New
    Went to Celebrate my 50th Birthday. Never been before and would Absolutely go back. Such a nice spot. Open available seating or little cozy booth if you like. We chose a cozy booth. Food is Delicious. Drinks are Fabulous. And our server 💥VALENTINA L💥 is AMAZING!💯 We will absolutely be asking for her on our next visit. She is so nice, explained everything to us. Never felt rushed. Drinks and Food never got low unless we were ready for the next course!!

  • 5/5 Rachael M. 8 months ago on Google
    Great experience, delicious food and very attentive staff. My husband made a reservation for our anniversary. They seated us in a private area. The staff wished us Happy Anniversary and at the desert course they sent a plate that said Happy Anniversary in chocolate. We did the big night out. The food was amazing!! Highly recommend!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 David R. 2 years ago on Google
    We love The Melting Pot! The one in Lake Mary, FL is amazing. That being said, the Tampa location is really not that good. The lightening was super dim and was not raised until close to the time we were leaving. Our waiter was just ok. Usually they are through the roof good! He wasn’t very good at explaining. Especially when he found out we had been at one a few times. But things have seriously changed. They added salmon to the line up of meats which is a joke. Because as salmon boils in the pot, it falls completely a part and no more salmon. The pork on the tray was blood red and like no pork I have ever seen!!! The quality’s is really lacking!!! And seating is almost all in booths which is problematic at best for handicap. Not to mention that they don’t have a handicap available bathroom in the place. (I thought that was against the law). The bathrooms were not clean and not suitable for this size place! Both the Men’s and Ladies Rooms had ceiling tiles missing where you could hear everything the staff was saying in the kitchen. And most was not good!!! I dropped almost $175 for 2 people including a couple drinks, and I thought for that price, it should have been much much better. We won’t be going back here soon. P.S. if you like a good stiff drink, this is the place to go. Bartender will treat you well there!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sora Blue (Gamer Detective W. 2 years ago on Google
    First time trying it and definitely worth it. Your average price is about $50-$60 per person for a fantastic meal. Servers were the best and so friendly. Great place for special occasions.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosemarie S. 4 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Date night here was a success! The experience is always a fun time, and a nice break from traditional dinners. Everyone was friendly and the service was great. The food and drinks were delicious. We have been here a few times and will continue to come.

  • 5/5 Anita T. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    My partner and I celebrated our one year anniversary here and it was super nice. I put in the notes of the reservation for a private booth and my request was granted 😍. The food was excellent and so was the service. My only "complaint" is that I wish the lighting were a tad bit brighter. It's pretty dim😄💡

  • 5/5 G N. 7 months ago on Google
    We had a very private table & our waitress was amazing. The food was delicious and I can't wait to go back. We had the big night out dinner with a bottle of wine.

  • 3/5 Jason R. 5 months ago on Google
    First time we have been to melting pot in years, maybe 10 plus and first time to this location. The location and vibe are amazing, romantic, quiet, and very nice. Our waiter was amazing, 5 stars. The food was also pretty good. However, be careful because the person who is not the waiter who came out and brought food and picked things up accidentally shut off our pot and we didn't realize it and our food wasn't cooking properly and we ended up eatting undercooked food until our main waiter came and noticed it. Make sure you pay attention to the bussers or whatever they are called so they don't screw something up. Kind of ruined our dinner, especially when my bill was $300. Need to get on top of things here

  • 4/5 Mat D. 8 months ago on Google
    Best part was the service. Server was very knowledgeable of the menu and made great suggestions. Air conditioning was out that evening so it made things a little uncomfortable. Otherwise we had fun with our group of 15.

  • 5/5 Nayana 8 months ago on Google
    If I could give this place and the staff 100 stars, I would. I cannot express what an exceptional experience my husband and I had for our five year wedding anniversary. Making a reservation was a breeze through their website. I noted that it was our anniversary and as soon as we walked through the doors and mentioned the reservation, we were not only greeted so warmly but the anniversary wishes were so genuine. We were seated in an intimate area of the restaurant which was really nice and our waiter Colt was fantastic. When he approached our table, he too knew that it was our anniversary, made conversations regarding it, as it was our first time thoroughly explained what the dining experience entails, and provided additional dietary accommodations which we appreciated. Honestly, we WILL be returning as we had an extraordinary and wonderful experience for the entire night. Thank you to all who contributed to our phenomenally memorable night.

  • 3/5 Tim M. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was good although pricey. If I were to come here again, I'd just get dessert.

  • 4/5 Alex B. 8 months ago on Google
    Let me start by saying that I’m combining back to back experiences in a single review(Thursday/Friday). My first experience was so stellar, above and beyond. The second one left me scratching my head as to what could have made it so much worse. The server we had the first night, wish I could remember her name. Was bubbly, joyful and attentive. It was like she was keeping an eye on our progress. Drinks were always full, our courses were back to back without a lull, and laughter every time she came to the table. A stark difference to having to remind the second waiter to bring our cheese out, then the extras we ordered took so long we were almost done with the cheese at this point. Hed dropped the nutmeg on the floor when first preparing our cheese, so he said he’d bring some back. There was clearly double or triple the amount of nutmeg when he returned (in a little soufflé dish) that he put into the cheese. At this point in time, mind you there’s only about a third of the cheese left, so you can imagine that the taste was just completely god-awful. He effectively ruined the rest of the cheese. Our server made us wait over a half an hour in total for him to come back to the table(between three or four trips) it was like “what is he doing”? As we just sat and waited. When we did finally get him to bring our chocolate he added way more cinnamon to the flame and it only hit bitter notes in the chocolate. Yet again ruining the flavor of something we both craved. My friend and I were celebrating my birthday and being cancer free for two months. I wish that every experience was as delightful as our first, and my hope is that no one be forced to experience how bad the second one was.

  • 5/5 Sara E. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was good, nothing spectacular. The spinach and artichoke fondue with the add-on meats and the cookie souffle were my favorites. However the host is was amazing! She had the whole menu memorized and went over it with us. Plus our server Brennan gave us phenomenal service! It's definitely worth checking out!

  • 5/5 Rui T. 10 months ago on Google
    Delightful date night spot. We particularly enjoy the smores desert option with dark choc instead of milk choc, extra marshmellows & rice krispie little treats!!! The fiesta cheese is the winner, their fresh salsa & jalapenos melted together with the cheddar cheese = YUMM!!!!!!! Proteins are always fresh and tender. Their sauces combos is soooooo goodddd!! Good atmosphere, good service, A++ all around. Worth adding the lobster tails, especially on date night. Coq Au Vin is our go to for the fondue. Usually pass on the ravioli, the little sauce tray is THE BEST!!!! Sooooo good. Good times.

  • 5/5 Rikia J. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an AMAZING experience at the Melting Pot for my Anniversary. Thanks to Alyssa, our waitress for doing an amazing job. The food, drinks, and service was everything.

  • 4/5 Jr M. 1 year ago on Google
    Must visit if you've never experienced this restaurant. Service (Stephon) was excellent and helped us with what to do and how to proceed. Food was delicious. Now the bread, apple, veggies for the cheese dip "appetizer" was the weakest part of our meal. I would pass on this the next time. We got the whole works meat combo and everthing was worth the time to put in the hot oil and cook. Dessert was a "little" disappointing... only in the needing more fruit and less of the baked offerings. Glad we dined here AND if you've never experienced here, a must do. Price...pushing my perceived value threshold, but the uniqueness saves me from saying "pass".

  • 5/5 Jackie J. 10 months ago on Google
    What’s not to love about dipping bread into a warm and delicious Alpine cheese fondue? Afterwards, you get to cook your proteins and veggies in a pot of broth, and then sample a variety of tasty sauces to compliment your meal. To finish it off, we had the Bananas Foster chocolate fondue (which to be honest) was sweeter than we expected, but paired well with the fruits. Overall, I’ve always enjoyed the experience and ambiance at The Melting Pot. Save your pennies!

  • 5/5 Rachael J. 1 year ago on Google
    Our waitress was TOP Notch! She helped make this such a special and unique Birthday Dinner. The atmosphere is very intimate and my boyfriend and I had a lovely evening and experience. I was so stuffed after the cheese dip 😋

  • 5/5 Joe P. 11 months ago on Google
    This is an excellent place for a special occasion or date night. We had never been, and our server Madison made great recommendations and enhanced our experience. The atmosphere was cozy and intimate. The food was delicious, and the whole fondue experience was a lot of fun.

  • 5/5 Amit P. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing experience! My partner and I visited Melting Pot and were amazed at not only the quality of food, but also the service. They have 4 course meal called Fondue. Also you can do A LA CARTE. Cook your food on table and eat fresh. Amazing food! The whole experience from start to finish is great waitress is always so friendly and kind. Everything is so tasty, you cannot restraint yourself from having all of the dishes. Such a warm and welcoming environment! I would recommend one should give it a try and I doubt the experience won’t let you down.

  • 5/5 Samantha F. 10 months ago on Google
    A great dinner option for an intimate date night. They offer a great variety of types of food. It’s a great experience and fun! I like that it can take hours too. So it’s not a quick dinner option. We loving coming here as a treat! They have the best cheeses and foods to dip in it. It’s for sure everyone favorite course.

  • 5/5 Kaitlyn H. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here for my birthday and had an amazing experience! Our server was super friendly and helpful in every way possible. The cheese fondue (bacon and brie) was out of this world! I was also a huge fan of the cookie butter fondue dessert. Everything was absolutely excellent! I would definitely recommend this place for a unique experience.

  • 5/5 Elle L. 1 year ago on Google
    Always excellent service and consistently good quality food. I love their endless everything. Cooking the food is fun until you are really hungry and can’t wait to cook it fast enough, haha!!! A great place for date night or just because…

  • 5/5 jeffery c. 1 year ago on Google
    So we have known about the melting pot for years, and I have no idea why we waited so long to try it out. We went for an upscale date night, and I reserved a table about a week ahead of time. I requested the total romance package, and my wife was so blown away by the treatment we got! Well well worth the cost! You leave here very full, and satisfied. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, and the wine they paired with our meal was perfect! We will definitely be back!


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
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