We've been to a few MP's and this one is by far our favorite. Portions are generous, the restaurant is gorgeous and we had the best hostess, Legend! She was amazing and made us feel so welcome being 6 hours from home. We even saw a famous YouTuber! This MP deserves all the awards they've received! Thanks! read more

It's been so long since I last visited The Melting Pot that I half expected to find tumbleweeds rolling through Station Square. These days, it feels like one of the few survivors in what has become Pittsburgh's version of a post-apocalyptic shopping district. We took advantage of the July 4-course special for $40 per person, and honestly, it was a solid deal. The Classic Cheese Fondue was exactly what you want...hot, bubbly, gooey perfection. It's pretty hard to mess up a pot of molten cheese, but when it's done right, there's no reason to overthink it. The house salad was fresh and tasty, doing its best to convince us we were making healthy choices before diving headfirst into cheese and chocolate. For the entrée, we chose the Mojo cooking broth, which was loaded with garlicky, citrusy goodness. Everything cooked up flavorful, and it made the whole experience even better. Dessert? We stuck with the classic Dark Chocolate Fondue because some traditions exist for a reason. Rich, smooth, and the perfect ending to a meal where you're basically encouraged to dip everything into something delicious. The only real downside had nothing to do with the restaurant. The RiverHounds had a game that night, so parking was a lovely flat-rate $20. Nothing says "Thanks for coming!" like paying half the price of your meal just to leave your car somewhere. Overall, great food, great service. Just check the RiverHounds schedule before you go--unless overpaying for parking is part of your dining experience. read more

So, I dipped nontoasted bread in cheese. I Boiled my meat. Dipped rice crispy treats in Hershey (maybe off brand) chocolate. Paid almost 400 for four people. No thanks, rather go to McDonald's. This place was so weird too me, I don't get it. Oh! The salad was good! read more

This is my first time at the melting pot. Let me just say no regrets! The host was happy to adjust a reservation. (A friend had to back out last minute). The energy there was very calm, very intimate, no children (surprising), and the server (Ben) was happy to answer any and all of my questions! We got the Formaggio cheese dip, the Co au vin broth and the classic chocolate dip. While everything was amazing, my life did not change until the chocolate fondue. This will now be a requirement for any and all romantic dates. See the note I made in my iPhone. read more

The Melting Pot - A note to remind myself of a perfect date - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Honestly a fun spot for dinner! Great for large groups or a date night. The food is really good and I think the prices are reasonable. The desserts are obviously the best part! Drinks are good and service was solid! read more

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Stopped in for a little dessert. Service at the bar was excellent from Michael. For a drink my wife had the Whipped sunshine lemonade and absolutely loved it. We got The Original and it hit the spot. Everything was fresh and delicious. Very relaxed at the bar and comfortable. read more

The Melting Pot - The Original - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I haven't been to this place since 2014, but wow it was just as good as I remember it. We went there only for the dessert, but my party and me were all GF. So we got the GF platter with GF snickerdoodle and brownies. And it was all amazing. The service was fast and poppy. read more

The Melting Pot - The s'mores dessert GF - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I hadn't been to the Melting Pot in years but I was craving some fondue for my birthday this year! The new-er (not really new anymore) location in Station Square is huge compared to the old location! Plenty of seating with 2 floors and a patio. Our server was very friendly - they do try to up charge you the entire time but I understand that's their job. We ended up going with the four course meal for two - cheese, salad, entree, and dessert. Everything was excellent but my least favorite was the entree, Steak Lovers. I feel that the meat isn't very high quality and just tasted tough, even cooked rare to medium rare. By the end of the entree course, I was very full so next time, I think I'll just do cheese, salad, and chocolate. They do offer more dippers if needed which is nice. Overall would definitely go back as this is a fun date night option! And the cheese and chocolate is to die for. read more

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I hadn't been to a Melting Pot in decades and they are currently celebrating their 50 year anniversary for 50 days (September 22, 2025). Our party of 4 went to celebrate a special occasion as the fondue experience is something different. Note: They offer options to recognize special occasions so if interested definitely let them know. Service was friendly, albeit below average. The ambiance was much nicer than I had expected from my historic experience. We sat upstairs with a balcony view of the main dining area. Our table decided to forgo the popular choice of cheese fondue and we each ordered an entree fondue that we than had to jointly choose 2 cooking styles. Note: current menus do not mark the gluten-free options like the old ones did. While you do get a family style plate of veggies (potato, mushroom, broccoli), it was one of each for the four of us. All the entree items looked and tasted good and we used our phones' timer app to make sure we fully cooked our entree items properly. We had fun. While parking in Station Square is still NOT fun with its limited pricey options. read more

The Melting Pot - Pacific Rim Entrée Fondue - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

After seeing an ad on Facebook describing The Melting Pot happy hour specials, I knew I had to go. Happy Hour is available Monday - Friday 4-6pm at the bar only. Select Cheese Fondue are $14 for a small that serves up to 2 people, and select Chocolate Fondue are $13 which serves up to 2 people. There are also $9 handcrafted cocktails and beer & wine specials. Our server/bartender was awesome. He was on top of everything and made sure we had what we needed. He was super personable and kind. The whole restaurant is welcoming with soft lighting and quiet music. The cheese, as well as the chocolate, came out fairly quick after we ordered it. The cheese was rich and paired nicely with the bread, soft pretzel, carrot, celery, broccoli, and apple dippers. Our chocolate was decadent and smooth. The waffle, pound cake, brownie, cookie, apple, and bananas were delicious when dipped. The cheese and chocolate do end up getting pretty hot when on the hot plate for about 10+ minutes, but our server was around to turn the heat down to ensure no one got burned. There is no onsite parking, but there is a parking garage about a 3-4 minute walk away. The Melting Pot is a perfect restaurant for a date night! read more

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The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant chain that has several dozen locations across the U.S. and Canada. The restaurant in Pittsburgh serves lunch and dinner for dining in and to-go. The menus list fondues for cheese, proteins with different cooking styles, and chocolate. Please see my attached photos for the menus in January 2024. For many years, my husband and I have eaten meals here off and on. For our most recent visit, we ate lunch. Our reservation was at noon, and a smiley seating hostess seated us at a booth on time. Soon, our courteous waiter arrived, explained the menu, and took our order. The entire meal lasted about 1.5 hours, and the waiter brought out our courses at appropriate intervals. At the end of the meal, he promptly brought our bill, thanked us, and wished us a good day. As we exited the restaurant, the seating hostess said goodbye. Here are my husband's and my opinions about our foods and drink: Cheese fondue - 5 stars - Several cheeses were available, and we chose the Wisconsin Cheddar, which contained cheddar cheese, emmenthaler, Sam Adam's Boston Lager, and garlic. Using skewers, we dipped breads, broccoli, carrots, celery, and apple chunks into a heated pot of cheese. Salads - 4.5 stars - A few salads were available. I chose the California salad, which contained mixed greens, candied pecans, gorgonzola, tomatoes, and vinaigrette. My husband chose the Caesar salad, which contained the typical ingredients plus pine nuts that he described as "great" and "like candy." Entree fondue - 4 stars - We chose a cooking style of Coq Au Vin, a broth that contained Burgundy wine, mushrooms, scallions, and garlic. For my proteins, I chose the Land and Sea, which consisted of garlic pepper steak, herb-crusted chicken, shrimp, and Atlantic salmon. My husband chose the Classic, which consisted of garlic pepper steak, herb-crusted chicken, shrimp, Memphis-style dry-rub pork, and teriyaki-marinated steak. We both felt so-so about the flavors of the chicken, and we enjoyed the other proteins. On the side were several dipping sauces, and we liked many of those. Please note that the cooking times are ~2 minutes for most sea and land proteins and up to ~5 minutes for the chicken and the included vegetables of potatoes, mushrooms, and broccoli. Furthermore, the colored skewers particularly help during this entree course, so you can keep track of whose food is whose in the pot. Chocolate fondue - 5 stars - We chose the Original, which contained milk chocolate and crunchy peanut butter. We dipped chunks of brownies, blondies, waffles, krispy treats, cake, marshmallows, bananas, and strawberries. Paradise punch - 4 stars - My husband drank this beverage. Its ingredients were Bacardi, Myers's, Captain Morgan, and Malibu rums and also orange and pineapple juices. Our four-course experience for two people cost $119, the drink cost $12, and we of course also paid extra for tax and tip. read more

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We had such an amazing double date night here! Dylan was an excellent server, very funny. We loved having so many options for different fondues and entrees. Cooking everything was a little stressful for me as I like to temp my food but I did enjoy mixing and matching my items. I was a huge fan of both the mushroom ravioli and the bourbon rubbed steak - YUM! The drinks were phenomenal especially the punch. Such a fun drink! All in all a lovely night! read more

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This place has really become a let down for me. To start, instead of getting an immersive experience my cheese was brought out to me already cooked. And if that wasn't enough of a stab to my heart, the server almost set the whole thing on fire when she was unsure of the buttons to press. They also attempted to take my cheese early, a different server might I add, which was completely disrespectful to me because there was plenty of cheese I used my hard earned cash on. We also quickly ran out of dippings, and while my server said she would check on us after she brought our drinks out, I was waiting quite some time with only my full pot of cheese and my empty stomach to accompany me. I also must warn you, they use paper straws thinner than the toilet paper here, which is not thick whatsoever. And when she was making the chocolate, a bit of flame spilled over the bowl and almost burned me! I was so frightened I almost urinated, although that would have been quite difficult considering I was rarely offered a refill of my water and so I wouldn't have anything to emit! Save yourself the pain and eat at Mcdonalds! read more

Last night, a group of my friends n I came into the melting pot. Only two of us had ever been before, n our waitress Kara helped guide them through the menu fantastically! She was such a delight all of us came out with a wonderful experience. From food to service we had a great night n will definitely be back in the near future. read more

I met friends at the Melting Pot on a Tuesday evening. We made reservations a few weeks in advance. When we went they had a Friendsgiving special that included your choice of fondue cheese, a salad and a fondue chocolate for dessert. We chose the alpine cheese for the starter. It was good, however I would like to try the spinach and artichoke next time! With the cheese, you receive bread and veggies to dip. For my salad I chose the California. It was super good and I would definitely order it again. I do not eat chocolate and was going to skip dessert but our server brought out my own tray of berries and waffle bites. It was awesome! I can see how a visit here could get very expensive. I would say if you are going in a group and splitting items its worth it! read more

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My boyfriend and I come to this location frequently and we truly have never had a bad experience. Our most recent trip was no exception - we had Alec as a server who was a great server and really personable! Every server, bartender, and manager that we've had/spoken with have been phenomenal - Summer, Ari and MJ at the bar, and the managers Amanda, Meg, and Anthony - and we always have the best time no matter the day, time, or occasion! CONSISTENTLY great customer service and atmosphere :) read more

I love this place! I highly recommend. My husband and I usually get the 4 course meal but when we are not feeling so hungry/festive and just craving good food. We get the cheese fondue and desert. Cheese Fondue - Quattro Formaggio is FANTASTIC Their cheese dippers are yummy! Entrèe Fondue - Pacific Rim is great! Cooking Style - Mojo is our favorite Chocolate Fondue - All of them are delicious! We like the Ying-Yang. The fruits and treats are always fresh and yummy. Service has always been the best. Ambiance is great. NEVER HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

The restaurant was dimly lit and had a good ambiance. The service was decent. We could have gotten refills a bit quicker. The Wisconsin cheddar fondue was delicious, and we finished every last drop. The steaks weren't my favorite, but my husband loved them. They were all very heavily seasoned with fennel, which I don't like. The cuts were marinated for too long, which made the meat texture spongy and chewy. The Flaming Turtle chocolate fondue was mouth-watering. We also got the dessert add-on, which was delicious and included the cheesecake, macarons, and cream puffs. Overall, it was decent, but I probably wouldn't get an entree again. The dessert really stood out and saved it. read more

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Took my Sweets there for her Birthday. It was great our server was very attentive. The experience was wonderful. Food was good. Mixed drinks were off the hook. I especially liked the after dinner Irish Coffee. Be prepared for a relaxing 4 coarse 2 hour dinner. Will do it again. read more

One of the best places i've eaten at in forever great food with SLEF SERVE it was amazing with endless deserts and bread relly good pork

The wife and I went here for a date night during Pittsburgh restaurant week. It was definitely a really cool experience. The special came with three courses but we added a cheese fondue. We chose the Quattro Formaggio which had a funny after taste. We both agreed that we should have gotten the spinach artichoke. Everything else was very good! They bring you out the raw meat and vegetables then you cook it yourself right there at your table. There are 4 cooking styles to chose from, we picked the citrus marinade option. Along with the food they bring you different sauces to have with the meats. There is a website you can pull up via QR code to help time your cooking. We used it the first couple times but had to keep refreshing the website. We then just set the timer ourselves on our phone using the website as a timing guide. The staff was all extremely nice. The waitress even brought us out a special "date night" plate for our dessert which was really nice of her! Although we did notice our clothes had the cooking odors on them when we got home. It is a bit pricey as well. Overall we really enjoyed the entire experience. read more

The Melting Pot - The original chocolate peanut butter dessert course with our special "date night" plate. This was very good! - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I like the Melting Pot! I know that can be a somewhat hot take, but I think it's fun to cook your own food - it gives you a silly activity to do while you talk with your date. I always eat way too much when i'm here but it's so worth it. I LOVE their dessert chocolate sauce the most. They always have fun drinks and the waiters are very nice. One time, I went after graduation and they gave us a cute cake that said Hapoy Graduation on it. My only complaint is I do find it slightly overpriced. You are somewhat paying for an experience like, though! However, if you aren't in to that type of experience, it might not be worth the price. read more

The Melting Pot - Steak Lovers - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love it here. We sat at the bar for the half off cheese and chocolate and it was great. The bartenders were attentive and helpful. We asked for no nuts on the flaming turtle and they asked if we were allergic to clue the kitchen in being extra cautious. I really appreciated that. Plus, there was a mistake on the bill and they corrected it no questions asked. As pictured, the restaurant is beautifully decorated for the holidays. read more

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The new station square melting pot location is more modern and industrial than the old one. It's also pretty bright in here now, whereas the old one was super dark. Pretty normal fondue. Is it overpriced? Yes, but you're paying for the experience. I personally would go and just do the cheese course, salads, and dessert and skip the entree. The dessert is my favorite part of the whole night, and that aspect certainly gets 5 stars from me; I've had date nights before where we eat dinner somewhere else and then stop here for chocolate fondue. Entree portions are small and not worth it to me unless they're running some sort of special. The downside is that you have to go with friends that have a similar palette as you, since you only get one cooking pot. Also, if you go with three other friends as opposed one other person, you're obviously going to get less food. Service is usually great, probably the best servers in station square in my opinion. Service is also 5 stars. They're very knowledgeable and hands on during the experience! read more

The Melting Pot - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Our server Sarrae was lovely and super helpful and accommodating to dietary restrictions even accounting for the set menu for Valentine's Day ! Delicious food I'm pretty sure I got drunk on the cheese fondue read more

It was my first visit here and honestly some of the greatest food I've ever had. I came in with a group of work friends and our server Kara F was amazing very friendly, accommodating of our food allergy friend and knowledgeable about the menu. She made wonderful suggestions and was also present when we needed anything read more

Stopped in for lunch today & to try the 50th Anniversary chocolate fondue, it was good. This place never disappoints, the staff & servers are always so personable and accommodating. Today Leslie was our waitress she was so nice. Will most definitely be back again... read more

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Had one last date night before my girlfriend and I'd preseason started, so I decided to surprise her by bringing her to one of her favorite restaurants, the Melting Pot! We were surprised to find out that they were offering a Wednesday night deal, where you get all four courses with some specialty items for $49 a person, so we had to go with that! Everything we had was so delicious, and the waitress took such good care of us! The highlights were definitely the meat entree, which came with filet, marinated tenderloin, chicken, and shrimp, along with other vegetables. We had it Coq Au Vin style and it was so delicious! The salads were really good as well, and I definitely didn't expect them to be so tasty! And of course, the Flaming Turtle was the star of the show! We had it with some macrons, which were incredible and highly recommended! This is an awesome place to go for a date night, and they have a really nice outdoor seating area with beautiful lighting! I loved my time here, and can't wait to be back for another date night or any celebration! read more

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Love the new location. Had never been in Bar Louie so not sure how much was remodeled. Promptly seated. Social distancing. Sounds like a bad joke ... so a Vegan (medically necessary) & Carnivore go to a fondue restaurant ... The menu has the option for shared appetizer, separate salads, separate entrees, & shared dessert. I was up to try vegan options. Very impressed. Lots of wait staff. They seemed to want to push the meals along but we took our time and savored each stage of the meal. Didn't see any small children. Highly recommend reservations. Looking forward to returning sooner than later. read more

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This Melting Pot location is even better than their old location in the building across the way. The dining areas are much more open and I like the vibe more. I'm addition to that, there are now two heating elements on a table for four, allowing you all to choose two cheese fondues, main dish cooking styles, and two chocolate fondues. This was a wonderful surprise. As always, there was way too much food. The service was good. We were given the wrong salads to go, but they're hardly the important part of the meal at a Melting Pot. I can't eat there often, since it's so much food, but I always enjoy all Melting Pot locations I visit. read more

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There is never a time in my life I wouldn't want to go here. Not only was the seating perfect, (upstairs and very private), but also my husband booked the birthday package so it made it even better. The food was amazing - and we had absolutely, hands down, the best, nicest waitress I've ever had at an eating establishment. Amanda, if you read this, you went above and beyond tonight and I wish you much continued success in your search for a legal degree position. Melting Pot - you're perfect every time and your servers are wonderful. Thank you for an amazing dinner experience. read more

The Melting Pot - Birthday - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The waitress was SOOOOOOOO rude. The food was terrible & the bill way too expensive. Will never go again.

We had an amazing time taking Matt's Mom to The Melting Pot for Mother's Day. The menu hasn't really changed in the 15 or so years I've been going to the melting pot, and neither has the experience. Every time we go the service is amazing, and the server always makes it so unique. The food is good, I always get the "big night out" and regret it, I should just get cheese and chocolate, because I never have enough room left for my favorite part, the chocolate! lol But no regrets on how good the food is! Our sever also brought us complementary Champagne for Mother's Day. Nice touch!! Happy Eating! read more

Sydney was beyond delightful and helpful. Also she talked the exact right speed. And Lizzie was also amazing and hustled. Yet both were so personable that we left as friends. Everyone is always so great here. I used to thumb my nose at the melting pot from a bad experience in a different state. This one is fantastic - consistently and the staff are always top notch read more

The Melting Pot - Sydney and Seany - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Amazing value, great service and incredible (and reasonably priced) wine list. We were seated upstairs which entailed a bit more foot traffic of wait staff passing to/from the back of the house, but still had a great experience. Food was delicious and service was exceptional. read more

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First time customer and I was impressed with the restaurant decor. Nice high ceilings and a warm atmosphere made me excited for a fun evening. The menu is daunting, but when our server explained everything, it was much easier to understand. You can go ala carte or do a four course meal. 3 of the courses are fondue, with the salad being the only one without. I started out with a yin and yang martini. It looked so pretty, and tasted ok, but nothing like a martini. I think the ice cream was overwhelming and I tasted no vodka or Godiva liquer. My husband and I opted for the four course dinner. We picked the Quattro formaggio fondue which was served with a variety of dippers, such as broccoli, carrots, celery, apples, bread and pretzel bites. Everything tasted great in the gooey cheese. We weren't even finished eating that and they brought our salads. I ordered the strawberry spinach salad and it was excellent. I would have liked a little break between servings, because it is a lot of food, but they kept pushing us along. For the main entree we shared a steak lovers and a land a sea, and had a broth fondue. The pots are right in front of you and you spear your protein and then let it cook in the broth. The steak on the steak lovers wasn't as tender as we anticipated, so that was disappointing. We also had salmon, shrimp and chicken. The chicken had an odd spice that didn't appeal to us. Lastly was dessert. We chose a bananas foster fondue and the server lit it on fire in front of us for a little show. The dippers were brownies, blondies, marshmallows, rice Krispy treats, waffles and fruit. Everything was wonderful and I was full beyond belief. This place isn't cheap. We each had a drink and our bill was $156. The experience was fun and certainly a different way to dine. Service was excellent for the entire time. My biggest negative was I felt rushed. You didn't get a chance to breath between courses. read more

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Great service by the wait staff. They explain how the meal is presented and how to share it amongst your party. Food tasted wonderful. Pricey but worth it. read more

Elijah made sure that our experience was amazing ! He provided top notch customer service and the food was delicious as always ... Ask for Elijah and you won't be disappointed!! read more

Atmosphere - Excellent. The restaurant is located in the Station Square complex, the restaurant has a modern vibe. There are various types of seating that range from rectangle high tops, to low top tables, the booths. The main dining area is on the dark side, which provides a little romantic atmosphere. Service - Good. The servers were attentive to the point of our feeling rushed. We arrived at 6 pm on a Friday night and the staff was very eager to move us quickly through the 4 courses. Food - Mixed experience. The cheese fondue, using breads and veggies, was very good. The salad was also very good. It was fresh and the house dressing excellent. The main course was good, but not great. We selected the vegetable broth. I ordered the all meat entree. The filet mignon (4 bite sized pieces) was good and tender. The chicken was OK, but the seasoning was a little off putting. The teriyaki steak OK, but some of the pieces were chewy. The peppercorn crusted sirloin was virtually inedible. The crust was too peppery for my taste and the meat was so extremely tough that even cutting it into smaller, thinner pieces was a waste of time. The I chose the bananas foster for desert and it was delicious. In fact all of the deserts selected at our table were excellent. Overall Value - average. The experience itself is very nice. However, at $90 pp for the 4 course meal, I should not have been served four types of meat in which 2 were just OK and one inedible! read more

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We visited The Melting Pot on the Wednesday before Valentines Day. It was a cold and snowy night but it was still SUPER busy. I was surprised to see people at every table but all staff was donning masks so that made me feel okay about things. I do get nervous about how many unmasked people there are in an area though so it would have been nice to see most distancing between tables. We were seated at our reservation time, were greeted by our waitress immediately, and got instructions for using the online menu. We decided to do the Wisconsin Cheese fondue pot and the Classic pot for the main (but no shrimp because I'm allergic). Everything was delicious. We didn't truly have room for it but we opted for a chocolate fondue at the end because heck, it's practically a holiday, right?! That was seriously the best part of the meal. We decided that next time, we might just get cheese and chocolate. Our bill before tip came to just under $80 and that's with waters to drink so it's a little on the pricier side but it's also more than just a meal - it's an experience too! We'll be back. This will be a nice date spot but I don't think my kids would enjoy it. read more

The Melting Pot - Chocolate fondue (small) - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania