Great ambiance, service was excellent, the food was good. One could argue it's a bit overpriced for the fondue element but it's still an experience and a good restaurant. read more

I have to say the new location in Station Square is a game-changer. It's much brighter and more inviting than when it was inside the warehouse. I'm a big fan of getting the ladies together and coming here for our favorite food-cheese and chocolate. It's perfect because it's a full experience, and there is always plenty to eat and share. Our hands down favorite was the s'mores fondue-I even bought my own fondue pot and tried recreating the recipe at home. It wasn't as good-so I'll be back! read more

Very nice experience , this is was our first time at this place and it is very different and we like it very much. We picked the 4 courses for 2 which were : cheese fondue pot - salad - entree and chocolate fondue for desert, awesome food and great service. read more

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Had a memorable and amazing dinner at Melting Pot Saturday night. I haven't been to one in 24 years (before Celiac) and went with 8 others who had never been. MP rocked the whole thing, from every time they answered the phone, to having us pre-order any items we wanted (to help them prepare better), to greeting us at the door, to constantly verifying gluten-free items and the care of them, to waiting on all of us. LOVED IT! They had gluten free bread for the cheese course, and gluten free pound cake and brownies for the chocolate course. So glad we went. read more

The Melting Pot - Turtle fondue for dessert course. - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

How do one summarize the experience at The Melting Pot? It's pretty much tiny food portion with "fun experience" on the side. The place itself is nice and fancy and staff is very friendly and helpful but their menu is definitely confusing. If you are a first timer, you will need some time to figure it all out. I didn't get the 4 courses meal because i thought that would be too much food but oh i was so wrong. Their entree portion was very small. You get about 4 small cubes or 4 small slices for each type of meat and you get to choose 3 or 4 kinds of meat. So they charge you about $2/ small slice of meat. I only tried the cheese and the entree and the bill was about $36/person. For this reason, i do think it would be better to just get their 4 courses meal for $46/person. Flavors wise, i didn't find anything amazing about the the food. Everything is mediocre. "Fun Experience" just means you get to cook your food on your table. But really, The Melting Pot is just a westernize overpirce not as tasty KBBQ or Hot Pot place. One time is enough! read more

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For the type of food that you're getting, this is one of the most expensive and least appealing places in the entire city. There is no way you can go into this place with a date and spend less than 50 dollars unless you share a single item and the restaurant purposely tries to get around you doing that by making the portion sizes just small enough that it would be ineffective for two people to share. The fondue and the offerings themselves are not bad, per se. I wouldn't blame the kitchen for my experience here. The front of house is just that atrocious. Service is slow and disinterested and the waiter only seemed to perk his ears up when pushing the most expensive menu items, otherwise, he couldn't be bothered. There are very few restaurants I have ever wanted to just get out of as quickly as The Melting Pot. I hate giving one star reviews. I really do. I try to not give them if there is any redeeming quality of my experience. However, even the food, which I should say was not bad, was just so overpriced that I couldn't enjoy it. I sincerely hope they will consider lowering their prices and fixing the issues with the wait staff. I will go back and try again if this ever comes to pass. Otherwise, there are better places in the city where I can eat for less than fifty bucks. read more

Came here with 3 people and was shocked by the prices, 1 pot of cheese fondue was 15-20 dollars, server was nice but seemed upset we just got one pot to share and then a chocolate pot. Cheese fondue was underwhelming and the chocolate pot was delicious (as expected) chocolate always is. read more

Made reservations to celebrate a 21st birthday. Fun experience and perfect service from Karina! Chocolate explosion didn't disappoint!

I am in love with The Melting Pots new location! They are still in station square, just next to the hotel now. The space is very open and inviting now with a variety of tables, even some outside on the patio. It comes off much more casual, where you could do chocolate fondue with friends after going to the movies, not just for special occasion date night anymore. I think that the very best part may be that a table for 4 now has 2 burners. So now you only need 2 people to agree on the cooking selections, not all 4. As always the service was wonderful. And the food was delicious. We came for restaurant week and it did not disappoint. Our favorite was the green goddess fondue, this should definitely be added to the regular fondue menu. read more

Came with a large group recently to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant did relatively well with our two big tables, and we definitely recommend ordering ahead of time (it's faster, and there's a 10% discount!). My hat is off to the sous chefs for chopping and plating so many different dishes. The lot of us shared several four-course meals, each with our own entree. No one left hungry; I think even our shadows were full! Given the price and time it takes, definitely for special occasions only. But it's very conducive to conversation while dipping and cooking. If I went back, it would be for a smaller meal, or maybe just dessert. (I sooo wanted to lick the spoon that had been in the dark chocolate fondue, but I had just met most of the people at the table and didn't want to be remembered as THAT person!) read more

The Melting Pot - Land & Sea plate with sweet and sour, curry, and teriyaki sauces. My favorite was actually the Gorgonzola (not pictured). - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Location: Park in open lot beside Smithfield Bridge or garage across from the Sheraton. They do not validate parking. Valet is available on the side of Grand Concourse. Service: Mitch was our waiter. Excellent; prompt attention, glasses stayed full, thorough explanation of cooking times and menu options. Kudos Food: $80 Pre-Fixe Menu. Shrimp Cocktail. Cheese Fondue. Salad. Meat Fondue. Chocolate Fondue. Experience: Dim, romantic and full. Floral arrangements were on each tabletop. They gave us a rose and complimentary champagne toast. Lovely evening and worth the experience. read more

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I came here on Valentines Day for their Valentines Package that is 5 courses, you get flowers, champagne, there's rose petals on the table, etc. the whole shabang! We honestly had such a phenomenal experience sitting upstairs (definitely request this if possible!), romantic ambiance, delicious food and our server Mitch was the best!!! (Request him too if you can!) We will definitely be back soon! read more

The Melting Pot - wine, roses & rose petals.. what a perfect Valentines Day at Melting Pot! - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I had heard mixed reviews but I enjoyed it. It reminds me of hotpot in China, but just a little more expensive. It's a very social experience, so definitely go with people you wouldn't mind sharing with. The restaurant is steamy due to all the fondue pots, be prepared for foggy glasses initially. The lighting is dim and perfect for a romantic night out. The hot plates are built into the table and your server will explain what you can and cannot touch. My friend and I came for a special they were having called $30 on the 30th. We needed a reservation. It was a 4-course meal. We started with the fiesta cheese fondue. It was beer, cheddar cheese, and salsa. We received pieces of bread, soft pretzel, nacho chips, green apples, celery, and broccoli to dip. Next we got a strawberry pecan salad. This was one of the best salads I've had in awhile. It has a strawberry vinegarette, with strawberries, candied pecans, I believe blue cheese, and all over mixed green lettuce. I don't even like pecans, but they were so good. They provided a great crunch and flavor profile. For the third course we had our meet entree. We chose the seasoned court bouillon and received pieces of brasa seasoned chicken, teriyaki sirloin, Pacific white shrimp, filet mignon, and a mix of red potatoes, broccoli, and mushrooms. We put the veggies in first because they would take the longest and then the meats ranged in cook time from 1 to 3 minutes in the broth. The broth was light and didn't overpower the meat flavors. We also got six dipping sauces. For the dessert course, we chose the Smores fondue. It of course had chocolate and melted marshmallow but then topped with a shot of 151 and then lit on fire to burn off the alcohol. There were also gram cracker pieces. For dipping, we got blondes, brownies, pound cake, gram crackers, and marshmallows covered in cookie pieces. It was a perfect way to finish off the meal. The brownies were my favorite. They were dense and moist. Delicious! My server gave great service. She was attentive and personal. She explained each course very well and constantly refilled our drinks. Despite having a late reservation and basically closing the place down, she didn't make us feel rushed. Her name escapes me but I'll update the review once I find my receipt. All in all, the $30 was well worth it. I left feeling stuffed. My friend and I had a great time. I was skeptical about paying a lot of fondue but it was worth it. Checkout their website because they seem to have deals regularly, including a late night special that starts and 9 pm. read more

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The seasonal cheesecake is salted Carmel and it's sooo good. Tonight's visit was for dessert to celebrate my sister's birthday. We made it in right before they closed from the storm. We enjoyed the s'mores fondue with the usual plate of brownies, blondies, marshmallows, rice crispy treats, fruit and pound cake. I have a weakness for cheesecake so I always add it on! It's an extra $5 - totally worth it. It comes with cream puffs. If you are looking for a dessert spot for a special occasion I highly recommend it. It's intimate and offers a unique experience. They menu has a variety of chocolate fondues and even a make your own option. read more

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Tonight's meal was amazing. However, we knew the meal would be good. We knew all the parts of the meal would come together to make it a great evening! We picked the 4 course meal because it's worth it. We shared the fiesta cheese. Not super spicy but if you don't like spicy don't get it. I had the strawberry salad and it was a perfect mix of salad and dressing. I picked my own meats. I had shrimp, tuna, steak, and lobster. We of course had dessert and we picked the original and it had milk chocolate with peanut butter and it was to die for. The actual best part of our meal was our server , Nick. We were not expecting Nick to be so wonderful. He was nice, he explained the menu so well and he gave us complimentary champagne, like how awesome is that. We will continue to request him when we come back. He is the Beyoncé to our Jay-z and Blue Ivy. I hope he gets to read this ! read more

This was our first experience with The Melting Pot and thanks to our server Elijah it was fantastic! he took the time to explain each course before we ordered and was a polite server throughout the meal. excellent all around!! the food was perfect! read more

I personally refuse to pay for food I have to cook myself however the cheese fondues and chocolate fondues were delicious. The drinks were awesome! I had the most beautiful and creative drink here called a ying and yang. I loved it, super classy Eb environment and dope music selection. I left my gift bag and walked to the garage and when I returned the staff saved it although they cleared off the table. I was grateful! Staff were friendly & helpful! read more

The Melting Pot - Ying & Yin & Yang Martini - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great place to celebrate your birthday! The service was exquisite and the food was really fresh and delicious. We ordered two four course menu for three person and it was more than enough. You cook the food in front of you and it is really fun to watch vegetables, pasta, and fish cooking at the same time. My server was also really kind to bring me a complimentary birthday dessert on the house. We will definitely come back here again. Definitely recommended. read more

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Yesterday my husband and 8 year old wanted to go to the melting pot. We drove a hour away to eat here. I had went to google map and pulled up directions from their site and hours of operation. My 8 year old is very excited. We walked up to the doors and they were locked .. after driving a hour , paying 4$ parking , and having one said little girl equaled out to be a bad day for us. There was nothing I could say to my 8 year old on trying to convince it's ok and let's find somewhere else to eat at. Because there's nothing else comparable with the melting pot.and to make things worse we had to be back home at a certain time for gymnastics. read more

The Melting Pot - Screen shot of my phone with the hours saying it's opened . - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We had an awesome dining experience and our waitress Lizzy was the best! A unique dinner with great good selection.

We love The Melting Pot. After going to this restaurant over the last 27 or so years we are a bit knowledgeable about what an experience should be like. While we spent most of our time doing fondue with larger groups the past couple were for an anniversary and today our daughter's birthday and College graduation. First I want to say that Eddie was fantastic and helped Greg (the newer waiter). We are happy we chose to spend our special The experience started out good and went a bit downhill. Had I known our server had a month experience I may have been a bit more understanding. When you are spending $200 on a meal, it needs to be right. I have to say that the customer service we fantastic overall. Once they saw there was a little bit of disappointment they stepped it up. Even our waiter improved as we made sure we were nicer. Tip: If this is a special occasion you may want to ask for an experienced waiter. Make sure you understand the cooking processes and oils. Just ask the waiter to explain for your first time. You need to know what goes where and how long. (Our oil was a little too hot so our food was burning outside and not cooked inside). Not good when the lighting is so dim you can't tell what is cooked and what is raw. We used our phones. I gave 4 stars today but honestly, it was a 3. But the staff was so friendly that it made up for everything. And I want to add that in the many years of coming to this restaurant and the others in the cities I have visited, my experience has always been 5 Star. So I know we will continue to recommend this as a special occasion restaurant. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants downtown! There are so many options for everyone and not only does it taste delicious, but it is such a fun experience! Perfect for date or family night, just make sure to make a reservation in advance because it is always full! The bananas foster chocolate is flambéd and is also delicious! We have always had great interactions with the staff and our most recent waiter, James, was especially delightful. My one suggestion is that you wear clothes that are easy to wash because the restaurant has a distinct smell that will be on your clothes! I recommends the Valentine's Day meal, they have a set menu and a perfect atmosphere for a romantic evening! This is a must every year for us! I attached a photo from Valentines Day this year! read more

The Melting Pot - This is our Cupid's Feast dinner! Delicious! - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food was very good, it was a different experience going to a restaurant and cooking your own food. At that, I felt it was a little expensive for food that you cook. It was fun, though! Our server was attentive and explained things well. I would suggest anyone goes here at least once in their life to experience it read more

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Came here for the 1st time during restaurant week and LOVED everything! Started off with the beer cheese and a strawberry salad. The main course had sirloin and flank steak, chicken, shrimp, and cheese ravioli, along with some vegetables/potatoes. All was delicious! Ended our meal with the smore desert, which may be one of the top ten desserts I've had in my life. Would highly recommend and can't wait to go back! read more

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Coming to The Melting Pot was a great and fun experience, but it's not a place where I would frequent. I came with a friend for dessert, and the thing that confused me the most was the fact that they couldn't switch us to a table with 2 of the pot burner things. The restaurant was 3/4 empty so I don't see why they had to force us to share just one. This meant that we could only try one type of fondue at a time. Either way, we decided on the Yin and Yang chocolate fondue which was half white chocolate and half milk chocolate. Sadly, the 2-person portion of fruits and cake that came with it was barely enough for 1 person. It also took them almost 35 minutes to put together that SMALL plate. There was obviously no cooking involved since its just fruits and cake and the restaurant was almost empty so I really don't know what took them so long. Sure, the chocolate was good and my Instagram account was happy -- everything looked appetizing and tasted good but the whole experience wasn't worth the time and money. read more

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OMG Mike and Kara are the best mixologists ever!!! lemon berry mojito is sooo yummy in my tummy. They even add real mint! great personalities and so proactive. Karina was the best server as well so we tipped 35% percent. They all deserve more money but I'm running low on money because Im accidentally having annoying kid, ugh. couldn't drink by the way but Kara and Mike served my husband. I had to drive home LOL!!! read more

First off let me start by saying how GREAT the food was. Actually let me start by saying THANK YOU to my server Kaylee!!! She was sooo great. Like we come here at least once a month and this was the first time we got her. She's probably the sweetest girl I've ever met. She never once rushed us. Our drinks never went less than half way empty. Honestly this was the fastest we ever ate here because she was ready with the next course as soon as she cleared the last. All while it being extremely busy. We will definitely continue to dine here regularly but now we will be asking for Kaylee each time. Now the food , wow. Everything is just so flavorful. Only thing that sucks is you can't keep the cheese throughout the meal. But if you haven't tried this place yet please try it!!! read more

Went to the melting pot this weekend and we had an amazing time. Mark was our server. He was very attentive and made our experience great. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect night out. read more

Came in to this location today for lunch and had an excellent experience!! Definitely recommend coming hungry because there is a lot of food. Very accommodating to anyone with allergies and intolerances. Our server Alexa went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. I am already planning on coming back and bringing my friends. read more

I am stunned. The waitress was amazing and friendly, she attended to our every need. We got the four courses, and they were delicious. The Quattro Formaggio was delicious, and the bread was soft but crunchy. The strawberry pecan salad was to die for. The veggies were crisp, the cheese was fresh, the fruit was ripe supple and plump, and the lemon poppyseed dressing was delectable. The burgundy wine fondue was flavorful and aromatic, and the grill was fun. The meat was well marinated, tender, and balanced, and the sauces were on par with everything else. The chocolate was paired with Belgian street waffles, cheesecake, pound cake, rice Krispy treats, ripe banana and strawberry, blondies, brownies, and Oreo crusted marshmallows. The atmosphere was great in there and the price was worth it. I came in for lunch, and left with a days worth of food, and a three hour long immersive feast. It felt like we were all alone in there in a good way. And I loved our waitress Nigeria, she was hospitable and friendly. I see why they were named franchise of the year two years consecutively. read more

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We had another nice experience here for yet another wedding anniversary, though this time it was just for dessert. Seating was available immediately but we had a good 10-15 minute wait for our server to show up. We didn't receive any of the special treatment this time: no rose for my wife, no card, no slice of cheesecake with our fondue. The chocolate fondue here is excellent - however the graham crackers mixed into the s'mores tend to suck up all the fondue. I would have like to see it presented with a light graham cracker crumble on top instead of the large cracker chunks. The Chocolate Fontini was excellent. read more

Lovely service. Tasteful decor. Vegetarian options available. Pretty expensive. Had the 4 course meal for 2. The dark chocolate fondue recommended. The vegetarian entree was dull. Avoid Mojo broth. Fiesta cheese fondue and their special salad was amazing. Overall a unique experience with a major blow on the wallet. If going a second time, stick to cheese and dessert. read more

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Melting Pot is a great place for a special occasion or a romantic date. It is on the pricey side, especially for food you basically prepare yourself, but the experience you have along with an excellent quality of service make it worth the occasional splurge. My fiance and I went to Melting Pot moments after we got engaged. When he made reservations he told them it was to celebrate our engagement and when we arrived, they had a private booth in the back along with a small grouping of carnations. You can order roses or other flower arrangements but because we were going to the Pirates game later that evening, he didn't since he figured they would just die. While the carnations were nothing spectacular, it was a nice touch that they didn't have to do for us especially since he had not ordered flowers. Service was fantastic and they were good about being attentive without being overbearing and intrusive. We ordered the big night out with the lobster option. All of the meat was tender and juicy and very flavorful. Our request for extra dipping sauces and more mushrooms were met with a smile and promptly delivered. We even joked around about getting extra pine nuts on our salads and the server brought out an entire bowl for us! Even though we ordered a bottle of champagne to drink with our meal, our server surprised us with more champagne with heart shaped strawberries to have with our dessert course fondue. We had a great time, left stuffed and really enjoyed having our first meal together as an engaged couple at the Melting Pot. I have no doubt we will be back. read more

We're here in Pittsburgh for our anniversary and our server Brandon was absolutely phenomenal. Not only did they set the table up with rose petals and a bottle of champagne before we arrived but the service was excellent. I have a gluten allergy and Brandon did a great job informing me of what I could and couldn't eat since my partner doesn't share my allergy. He gave great recommendations and was overall knowledgeable about the menu. Very personal and helped guide our experience. Definitely will be back next time we're in Pittsburgh read more

My husband and I have been coming here for six years and we love it every time. Service is excellent and food is unbelievable. read more

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Absolutely brilliant idea! This place is so much fun. We had a great time and our waitress was incredible!!! So friendly and very helpful when it came to understanding the menu and how to cook the food!!! My girlfriend and I got the cheddar cheese fondue to start and I got the yin & yang martini (which was my favorite drink I've ever had...so delicious!!!). We then got the land and sea and the French quarter as the entrees. This included shrimp, chicken, filet mignon, and sausage. We also of course had to add a lobster tail on the side. This was just awesome food. They had six different dipping sauces that were awesome! Everything was flavored very well and so much fun to cook!! For dessert we got the bourbon pecan chocolate fondue with bourbon, dark chocolate, carmel, and candied pecans!! Great dipping items too! Strawberries, marshmallows covered in Oreo crumbles and graham cracker crumbles, pineapple, brownie and chocolate chip cookie bites and Rice Krispie treats. I also had the espresso martini which was great with the sweetness of the chocolate. I would definitely go back but the bill was pretty steep because of all the drinks we ordered. But the service was the best I've had in a long time! Very personable. So it was well worth the money. read more

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The melting pot experience is unique and will leave you speechless if you've never cooked your food in a boiling pot of spices and other tasty ingredients. You get to pick every course of the meal with fun options and waitress was very helpful in guiding me through the process. My favorite part was using the tools to pick the little pieces of meat and veggies up dipping them in the pot than there variety of tasty sauces! A must try in Pittsburgh!! read more

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SAVE YOUR MONEY AND TIME!! If I rate this place a 0 star, I would. To start, our service was HORRIBLE. ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. It took our waitress 15 minutes to greet us. I asked her for water, and LITERAL FOOD particles were floating in it. I asked for new water, and I'm pretty sure she brought back the same one cause the identical food particles were floating in it. My salad had a hair in it. I couldn't say anything because our server was nowhere to be found. She forgot our sides, I reminded her, and she disappeared again. Mind you, she mentioned she's "working a 16-hour shift". I won't get into that, but this is to blame on the managers for letting someone work this long. She brought our check but still never got the sides we asked for and PAID FOR. After spending more than $200, you would expect them to treat their customers with more consideration. I've eaten at numerous restaurants, and this is by FAR the worst. I will never recommend this place to anyone or come back read more

Last night a group of girls and I headed to the MP for "GIRLS NIGHT", which turned out to be a really cool event! For $25 you get a signature drink(cosmo, love martini, or white zin), cheese, chocolate and a $25 "dip certificate" for your next visit. Oh and $15 of your 25 goes to a breast cancer research foundation. Although, our server was nice,I think he was having an off night, but then again I did hear a bunch of cackling women, so I guess I understand. We did call him out on chewing gum like a horse while preparing our cheese fondue, but we didn't dock him points for that. So the cons for the evening, drinks took a long time, our server almost made the wrong cheese, and one of the drinks was in a considerably smaller glass than the other, see photo. Overall it was a fun night, the cheese and chocolate were good, and it was a good cause. If you're a fan of the MP, join their mailing list, they're always having fun events. read more

The Melting Pot - One of these things is not like the other!?! - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Do not do their takeout. I just paid $33 for cheese for two and received a small bowl of cheese, 4 carrot chunks (one baby carrot cut up), 4 apple chunks, four celery chunks and a handful of bread. What a rip off. Now I'm homing doing my own cooking after having paid already for dinner. read more