What should I order at The Melting Pot?
The Melting Pot
Cheese Fondue
Frequently praised for its delicious blend of melted cheeses and spices, cheese fondue is central to the experience, with numerous dipping options like veggies, fruit, bread, and salami. Reviewers highlight its divine taste and the fun of choosing your own cheese.
Chocolate Fondue (including flavors like Turtle and Yin & Yang)
Chocolate fondue is highly recommended for its wonderful flavors and the variety of dippers such as waffles, cake, brownies, marshmallows, and fruits. Special mention of flavors like Turtle and the flambéed dessert options like Bananas Foster add to its appeal.
Meat and Seafood for Cooking (Steak, Chicken, Salmon, Shrimp)
The assortment of meats and seafood offered for table cooking is well-liked, noted for being juicy, tender, and flavorful when cooked correctly. Multiple cooking styles and sauces add to the customized dining experience.
Salads (including Caesar and California Salad)
The fresh and vibrant salads, especially the Caesar salad, are frequently mentioned as a fresh complement to the fondue courses, praised for their mouthwatering quality and thoughtful presentation.
Dessert Fondue Options (Bananas Foster, Yin & Yang)
Dessert fondue courses receive special acclaim for their creativity and flavor, with the flambéed Bananas Foster and Yin & Yang fondue being highlighted as magical and exciting parts of the dining experience.
Hours
| Monday | 4 to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 4 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 10 PM |
About The Melting Pot
Fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is The Melting Pot known for in Pittsburgh?
It is best known for fondue dinners, especially the chocolate fondue and the variety of dipping sauces that come with cheese and dessert courses. Reviewers also highlight the cook-your-own-food setup with broth fondue, which makes the meal feel like an experience rather than a standard dinner.
What dishes are most recommended at The Melting Pot?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the bacon mac and cheese cheese fondue, the turtle chocolate fondue, and the bananas foster dessert option. The full dinner also gets strong praise for steak, chicken, salmon, shrimp, and the bread, fruit, brownies, waffles, and marshmallows used for dipping.
What is the atmosphere like at The Melting Pot?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, romantic, upscale, and warm, with some reviewers also calling it chic. It works well for couples on date night, groups celebrating birthdays, and families or friends marking anniversaries because the staff often helps make the occasion feel special.
Is The Melting Pot good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is $50 to $100, and reviewers often say the full four-course meal is around $75 per person. Many describe it as pricey but worth it because the portions are plentiful, the service is attentive, and the experience feels special enough for celebrations.
Do you need a reservation, and how long does dinner usually take?
Reservations are recommended and the restaurant usually has a wait, especially for dinner. A full four-course meal can take about 2 to 2.5 hours, so it is best to plan for a long, leisurely meal rather than a quick stop.
Is parking available at The Melting Pot?
Yes. Free parking lot, Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does The Melting Pot have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Melting Pot offers vegetarian options.
Is The Melting Pot kid-friendly?
Yes, The Melting Pot is good for kids.
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