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    The Melting Pot

    3.5 (309 reviews)
    PriceyFondue
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    THE MELTING POT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Broth for the dipping meats
    Kenny D.

    The food was good but the ambiance left me wanting. First, the food. We got the four course meal and started with the Wisconsin cheddar. It was lovely and really made the vegetables and fruits and breads they provided for dunking taste so much better. The waiter was great too and took time to explain everything. After the obligatory salad, we had the pacific rim and land and sea meat options. The shrimp was delicious, and so was the steak. The duck was just okay, but most all of the meats were enjoyable. We had the chocolate turtle for the last course, and dunking the bananas, marshmallows and strawberries in the warmed up chocolate sauce was a divine treat. Oh, and while the old fashioned was far from the best I have ever had, they were by far the strongest! Kudos to the bartender for not being stingy on the drinks. As for the atmosphere, it could use an upgrade. The seats had ripped cushions and the silverware looked ancient and lacked shine. It looks like a place management no longer cares much about and they are just going through the motions. That's too bad, because it can be a magical 5 star experience if they put a little attention into the look and feel of the place.

    Menu
    Marianne R.

    Wanted to go somewhere nice for a birthday celebration. Birthday girl chose The Melting Pot. None of us have ever been here so we didn't know what to expect. Our server was very friendly and was Awesome at explaining the process and how to cook our food and have the best experience possible. First course came out with cheese and plenty of items to dip in. From potatoes to bread and veggies. Cheese had a great flavor and was filling. I had to slow down just because I wanted to save my appetite for the 2nd and 3rd course. 2nd course came out with the meats we selected. Everything tasted great in the Mojo broth. I couldn't even eat all my meat. 3rd course chocolate fondue. We chose the Flaming Turtle. Wow!! I could have just ate all of this first..Lol.. nice and rich the pound cake and strawberries..Yum.. Overall I had a great time something different to experience. I would totally go again. I was afraid due to several reviews being not so good. Yes our booth had a seat with a little wear on it but didn't ruin my evening. Will be back!!

    Wisconsin Cheddar
    Emma B.

    Never dined at melting pot before and came here for the Columbus restaurant week deal, honestly was not expecting much but was pleasantly surprised! The service: Rating 5 stars because of the service. Everyone was super friendly - when we sat down, the manager kindly asked if we could switch tables to accommodate someone with a wheelchair - this was prior to us even eating so it wasn't a huge haul. We happily moved as we just sat and they were so kind and appreciative - coming up to our table multiple times to say thank you & gifting us a pack of chocolate covered strawberries. They didn't need to do that but were so kind. The waiter and even the bus staff were friendly. The food: The Wisconsin cheese fondue was delicious and the cheese pulls were 10/10. The chocolate fondue was the best part - they gave a lot of dipping items for 2 people. I got the steak lovers main meal in the coq au vin sauce - lots of steak for one person and it was fun to cook the food. The meat was fine and they gave you a lot but nothing to write home about. The broth was flavorful but you couldn't taste it as the steak just cooks in it. I would probably go for the grilling option next time. I would come back for the cheese and the chocolate and not get a main course as the cheese was super filling and more flavorful & you can't go wrong with melted chocolate :) The ambiance: this place was an experience as you cook your own food and dip all the goods, would know that you are spending 2-3 hours there depending on how many people! It does get loud in the restaurant since this is a social atmosphere and it does get toasty with all the hot plates around.

    Coq au Vin*
    James C.

    Fair warning this place is pricey but you are paying for the experience and food. Great place for a date night! The Melting Pot is in the basement of another company but they are easy to spot and have plenty of parking around the area. The service is always great the staff is very informative of the menu and process so don't be afraid to ask. This is the second time here and to be honest it's always fun. This time around we got the fiesta cheese. The wife and I loaded it up with jalapeños to make it spicy. Highly recommend asking for roasted potatoes to dip in.

    Love Martini
    Kate C.

    Wow! This place is one of the best restaurants I have ever been too! We tried the fiesta cheese this time around. It was amazing (very light on spice) but WOW was it good! I tried the melting pot salad again. It was fantastic, fresh and the honey mustard dressing is amazing! We tried the Coq au Vin with various meats. We like the caribbean-like broth better because this one was a bit winey-with a different after taste. It was still good but the other one is better. Lastly, the dark chocolate is simply divine. It is Heaven in a pot. We literally were scraping the remnants of it at the end (not wasting a drip!). Overall, this was one of the best dinners I have ever had and we will 1000% be back!

    Spinach Artichoke
    Stephanie P.

    It was restaurant week and I decided to try something new. The Melting Pot was definitely a unique experience. We started out with the spinach and artichoke dip which was some of the best I have ever had. It was creamy and the fresh spinach blended well. The second course we had chicken, salmon, steak, and shrimp. Let me say this You cook the food yourself. Now I was nervous that I wouldn't know if the meat was cooked to temperature but I struck up courage and listened to the recommended times they gave. I picked grilled because that was my comfort. Last but not least we picked the s'mores chocolate and it was scrumptious! I enjoyed all the courses.

    Fiesta
    Courtney P.

    This is a special occasion restaurant since it is pricey. My husband and I got the 4 courses for $115 total. We got a lot of food so come hungry. We got the fiesta cheese, salad, and I got the land & sea. And then my husband got the Pacific Rim. You each get your own entree. We both got the broth called Mojo for the entree so we could share the same melting bowl. It would take longer if you each got your own broth. And then for dessert we got the flaming turtle and they light it on fire! Very cool!! Overall we were there for 3 hours. It was a good experience! Next time I might just come back for the cheese & dessert

    S'mores Chocolate
    Chad D.

    Well the crowd is right on this one. We just had a 20 year anniversary dinner here because I proposed to my wife at the Columbus melting pot over 20 years ago and were looking for an amazing repeat dinner. The filet tastes like a cheap sirloin, literally not edible. The shrimp is tiny and our waitress must have been too busy to make our experience any better. The highlights were the cheese and chocolate, those would be reasons to come and have a snack and a drink but we probably won't be back for dinner. PS. Parking is horrible. There's no where to park nearby so give yourself extra time, that would have been nice to know in advance.

    Big Night Out Dinners
    Missy B.

    I haven't been here in a while until this week. It's definitely a really fun restaurant and experience. The menu is slightly confusing but our server was really nice and willing to explain it all to us. The cheese is really good, the dinner portion is just ok. The meat is slightly hard to cook and everything comes out just tasting boiled. The desert is definitely the highlight though. I've come in the past just for desert. In all it's a fun experience.

    QUATTRO FORMAGGIO
    Shreya T.

    I would say this was One of my best experiences. Every dish was amazing. We were taken care so well. A must place to visit.

    Bourbon Bacon Cheddar
    Lauren R.

    I've seen some not so great reviews of this specific location - but I have no complaints! We made a reservation online for a Saturday and we were seated within 5 minutes or so after checking in. There are stairs going down to the restaurant but I was told they do have an elevator as well if stairs aren't for you! The weekends are of course the busiest time so making a reservation is a good idea. From what I could see it looked like they were well staffed and knew what they were doing for being so busy! Everyone was very friendly. We did the four course dinner for two. We ordered the bourbon bacon cheddar cheese, house salads, the Pacific Rim + Steak lovers for the entree, and s'mores chocolate for our dessert. I should have taken more pictures but I was too busy! I think our total was around $115 which is what the website says as well for the four course for two. I would give yourself 2 - 2.5 hours to be there - so don't go if you're in a rush because that's just not the way it works. Checking out the menu before you go to have an idea on what they have is definitely a good idea and makes the decision making easy once you're there. It is a bit of a darker restaurant but the lighting is just right above your table I would say. I didn't go to the bar myself but they do have cute bar area that you can go to and the drink menu looked good as well. I did see quite a few tables with younger kids but personally I would not take kids myself as it could probably end up messy with everything you get. I do recommend this place and will go back! - Always be considerate of restaurant staff as many places are very busy and very understaffed these days. Your patience and kindness go a long way for some of them.

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    Ask the Community - The Melting Pot

    Is there a kid's menu? Or can my child just eat some of my meal?

    Are they handicapped friendly? Is there an elevator somewhere? I want to bring my grandma who is handicapped and couldn't walk down all of the stairs they have.

    Yes there's an elevator. If you're looking at the building there is a separate entrance to the right where there's an elevator that will take you down to The Melting Pot

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