Such a great experience! Honestly we were pretty full after our appetizer fondue, but somehow we persisted. After the appetizer came salads, then our main course of different meats to cook in our choice of cooking liquid followed by a chocolate fondue for dessert!! Everything we had was delicious and the atmosphere is so cozy and relaxing. Our waitress was a little overly attentive like she was trying to push us a long but other than that it was a great time. Be prepared for a hefty bill at the end but it's worth it! read more

food was delicious and our server katie was perfect! the environment is great and felt private enough. a must visit for special occasions!

My husband and I frequent the Melting Pot several times a year, and our visit to the Station Square location last night was a birthday treat celebration / weekend away in Pittsburgh. I made us a reservation for 8:15 pm via phone last week and reserved a hotel as Pittsburgh is about 3 hours from our home. When we arrived at 8:00 pm the restaurant was unusually busy. We checked in and were told that they were "a little behind" but would get us seated as quickly as possible. After waiting for 30 minutes (15 min past our reservation), we checked with the host and he informed us that they were still seating 7:30 tables and would get to us as soon as possible. I asked to see a menu while we waited (even though we know the menu by heart, we like to peruse each MPs local specialties). It was then that we discovered that it was a set menu for the night - with zero flexibility. I was NOT told this over the phone or I would not have made the reservation for this weekend! Fast forward another 40 minutes and we were finally seated, nearly an hour after our reservation time. Imagine our dismay at rounding the hostesses station and discovering that the new location is set up like a Cheesecake Factory - very open and very loud. Gone was our intimate restaurant with tucked away booths for quiet conversations over wine. Our table was in an alcove directly behind the hostess desk; why anyone would seat a table there was beyond me. It was cold and drafty from being too near the door, we overheard very rude and inappropriate comments from the staff about customers (including a waitress yelling "this is f*cking stupid" as she stomped off", and it was directly by the bathrooms, so there was a constant stream of people being seated or using the restroom cutting through what should have been a romantic dinner out. The final insult was discovering that the set menu did not have the cheese we wanted and that no substitutions could be made, despite the higher price tag, and I could not order my wild mushroom sachetti. Normally my husband and I would have upgraded to extra desserts, done a wine flight, and maybe even the charcuterie board for cheese, but the overpriced, preset menu meant that we were looking at $150+ just for dinner and tip. The food was good otherwise, and our server (Denise) was gracious - the two stars are for her great service. However, we will never be back to this location. What a disappointing way to spend my husband's birthday weekend, driving 3 hours and dropping a couple hundred bucks on a hotel and dinner only to discover it wasn't what we expected at all. The redesigned restaurant has certainly lost something, including us as customers. read more

Great place to go with a group of people. If you order the 4 course meal, expect to be here for at least two hours (if not more), which is why it's a great location for an evening out with friends. The food is tasty, especially the cheese and chocolate. Who doesn't like hot cheese and chocolate? Since you have to cook your own main course, you naturally slow down and don't overeat. The main negative is the price. It's very expensive, so I'd only come here once a year at most, especially since the whole point is for this to be a novelty experience. I think this would quickly get old if I came more often. Overall, it's probably not going to be the best meal you'll ever have, but it may be the most fun! read more

This was a really good visit. They have the option of 4 course dinner, and you get to choose the cheese of your preference for the fondue, the meats you want and the style you want them cook, salad plus a desert. The prices are a bit elevated. However, it is more a restaurant to have a nice experience, chat with some friends/family, and to have fun, rather than just going for dinner. I ordered the 4 course dinner to share with my son. But you can build your own or get just an entree. It is enough food for both, unless you are a foodie intense. Otherwise, one meal (4 course) feed you both. read more

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The best Melting Pot experience you can have is right here. The staff is all super-friendly and attentive, and the food is, of course, amazing. We are regulars here and will be as long as there are sports in Pittsburgh! read more

I am extremely disappointed in my visit to the melting pot. This used to be MY SPOT!! I haven't been in a few years and now they're in a new location and I hate it. First of all, it's lost the intimate feel. It used to feel so cozy and romantic, now Its so open and bright and loud. Initially they wanted to sit us at a booth with another couple and the only thing separating us was a small piece of plexiglass...no privacy at all. We finally moved to another table, only to be served by one of the rudest waitresses I've ever come across. She had an attitude from the door because my husband asked if we could still be served by our previous waitress. I had a feeling the night wasn't going to go well, which sucked because it was my birthday. I decided to just order salad and two different cheese fondues, because why would I spend a ton of money just to be annoyed. She had the nerve to ask if that was all we were ordering. Then came back with the smallest amount of cheese I've ever seen...talking about it's a single serving. I don't know if she was just being ignorant or if this is something new the melting pot is doing, but either way I don't like it. When I came in the past, you would order the cheese fondue and get a whole pot. Then when we asked for more of the food to dip in the cheese, she seemed to have a problem with that as well. Probably wondered how we stretched that tiny bit of cheese she gave us. Needless to say, I WILL NOT BE BACK TO THE MELTING POT!!! Such a shame as this was one of my favorite places to go for my birthday or for dinners with my girlfriends. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your money!! read more

The Melting Pot - Tiny bit of cheese that's barely covering the bottom of the pot...smh! Don't waste your money people! - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Loved the cheese & dessert fondue. Meal was disappointing. I chose the grill option which took a long time, we were at dinner for 2 hours. We were late for our concert. I did not care for cooking my own meal. I would prefer the restaurant cook my meal. Also, it's quite expensive. read more

I went here with my wife and another couple on a Friday night. We had reservations for 7 and upon arrival were seated fairly quickly to our table. The chairs sit lower/table is a little higher since your experience here is cooking your own food. We used a coupon for a 3 course meal and ordered dessert as a 4th course (which was by far the best course). For starters, we had two types of cheese heated in front of us with bread, chips, apples, and vegetables for dipping. The cheeses are made right in front of your eyes, and I thoroughly enjoyed the one cheese which was a Mexican Salsa and Jalapeno combination. The vegetables and bread were great dipping selections. The second course was a salad, and my wife and shared ours with each other. I ordered the Caesar and my wife had a strawberry spinach. The salads were fairly small and light, which was good since doing a 4 course meal will fill you up. For the main course, we had some butternut squash ravioli, Cajun chicken, Teriyaki beef, and filet mignon with a side of vegetables. The food comes out raw and part of the experience here is that you cook the food yourself in a bowl of your selection. We had an oil based and a water based mix to cook our food in. Definitely recommend placing your vegetables in first to allow it to soak up some of the flavors of your cooking base. The food cooked pretty nicely and was easy to do. Our favorite part by far was the dessert. We had a turtle chocolate dip and a milk chocolate dip. They brought out a plate that had strawberries, cookies, angel food cake, bananas, and graham cracker coated marshmallows. Dipping these in fresh warm chocolate was amazing! Would highly recommend saving room for dessert when you go. The Melting Pot provides a very unique dining experience. If the price scares you away, I would recommend coming here just to try out the dessert. They have some pretty good food and it was a fun experience to cook our own food. Don't expect to be done with dinner quickly here! Great place to make it a night out with friends! read more

The Melting Pot - Dessert platter ready to dip - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Awesome place to go!!! Great service and Great food!!!!! Been their numerous times - have never been disappointed

Honestly, I've never had a bad meal or experience here. Tonight my fiancé and I went for our 3 year anniversary and we had Patrick as our server. He was a delight! Very friendly, very attentive and very conversational. Highly enjoyed having him as our server. He was even training a new server and was doing a great job from our viewpoint! The atmosphere is always great and they were very clean & conscious of the COVID-19 guidelines. 10/10 completely satisfied! read more

We are from out of town and were super excited to go here especially after a long hot day at Hershey Park! When we got there it was really hot inside, they sat us in the corner in a small room which is fine, we like the corner spots. Then we were told manager turned up the air when we told our waitress it was hot. When I say hot, I mean 90 degrees! The rest of the restaurant was a little cooler, but our area was horrible. My husband even took off his outer shirt and he works in the heat everyday! The waitress kept apologizing for the heat. I understand it's not in their control because life happens. What upset me was how the manager reacted to it, she pretty much said everyone else sat through this heat too, and it was our choice to stay when I asked if she would take off anything from the 160 dollar bill because of the heat. read more

Melting Pot Madness-Part 2! Course Three: Fondue Fusion Fantasia continues... Figuring out what went best with what became a marvelous game of culinary match-up, but the sour cream sauce was a dark horse that worked with pretty much everything. Or would that make it a Joker? Why...so...serious? The sirloin was our Alpha. Each chunk was dropped into the oil/broth, and we waited impatiently for each to finish cooking. Once the first morsel came out, I found the creamy curry sauce to be the best coating for it. Then it was the chicken, which also worked brilliantly with the curry. The pork followed, bathing nicely in the sweet/sour sauce after its spell in the roiling stew. The two ravioli went in next, and once they bubbled to the surface, we found that the curious Gorgonzola port had its number. Kay and I saved the best three for last. The filet mignon was dunked into the garlic butter, the shrimp into the fiery cocktail sauce, and our Omega, the lobster tail, also baptized in garlic butter. Pure seafood euphoria captured in four chunks, our lobster was cooked ideally; soft, plump, saturated. My eyes rolled back. Kay sighed. Kayleigh came to our table just as we ate the final bites of lobster, acting as if she had caught us doing...the devil's business, and we were left wanting more. The Devil. Satan. The Adversary. Call Him what you will, His accursedness created the final course. Course Four: Dark and Dulce Chocolate Fondue Such was the name of dessert, and a carnal cauldron it was, a vat of villany, a stein of sin to which we were hopelessly drawn. A baneful bittersweet chocolate united with a demonic dulce de leche to snatch our souls from our bodies, using marshmallows, poundcake, brownies, strawberries, and because it was Kay's birthday, a whole cut of cheesecake (complete with a lone candle lanced through it) as emissaries. A shaker of sea salt stood by to make each treat sing its sinister siren songs even louder, hissing like Galder, wailing like King Diamond. The Cheesecake was particularly divine, made infernal by that succulent, deadly, decadent black crud. As we were about to fully succumb to the lava, our love in grave danger of being stolen by Mephisto, Kayleigh broke the spell by bringing us each a glass of champagne. Our souls were now cleansed, our romantic bond renewed, our roundtrip into Heaven, Hell, and Earth finished. P.S. I really can't say enough positive things about the service. Kayleigh is The Patron Saint Of All Waitresses. In addition to the balloons and chocolate bar, she also gave Kay a bottle of TMP's own Garlic Wine seasoning since she liked it so much on her salad. P.P.S. Metaphysical hyperbole aside, I feel it must be noted that The Melting Pot is a staunch supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a worthy charity... http://www.meltingpot.com/the-experience/community.aspx read more

This is a really tricky review to write and you should read until the end. I will start by reviewing my actual meal and experience dinning first. As you read the review you will understand why. I visited the Melting Pot as my Friday choice for Restaurant Week. I made reservations in advance for 9:00 on a Friday and was excited to be taking a first timer who had no idea what the concept was. She loved the atmosphere and concept of fondue. We were seated in a cozy and very private booth. The first course was Quattro Formaggio Fondue. The cheese was excellent and they give you plenty of options for dipping from breads - Apples. The second course was an Apple Bacon Spinach salad. The dressing was a sweet and spicy dressing. It took me by surprise at first but was actually really good. The third course was a chef choice platter. We choose the mojo fondue for cooking the choice meats. The choices that were offered teriyaki sirloin, jerk filet, Cajun chicken and wild mushroom sachetti. I definitely recommend the mojo. After that I just had no room left for dessert. This is sad because I know they have an amazing chocolate peanut butter fondue. But since the servings are plentiful I just couldn't eat anymore. With this all said they would have gotten a 4 star rating hands down... But here is the deal. We had a 9:00 reservation. We were seated at 10:00. Now I give some consideration for things out of control of an establishment. But they get 2 stars because I sat there and listened to the hostess lie to customer after customer about the wait. We were told a "slight delay" and waited an hour. Others were told 15-20 minutes behind when they knew the wait was at least an hour. I even brought it to their attention they know that's not accurate and they still continued to lie. I don't mind waiting but when I am lied to about the wait I was mad. I think people would not have been so upset if they were not continuously lied to all night. Also some one that had an 8:30 reservation should up at 9:10 because they were late. The showed up 40 minutes late for a reservation and 10 minutes after me (who was on time) and they were taken 15 minutes before me to a table. If you are 40 minutes late for you reservation I feel you should now wait your turn. read more

The Melting Pot - Fondue Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In a nutshell, it's a pricey, fun fondue experience at this well-done chain restaurant best saved for a special dress-up occasion in which you've got at least 2.5 hours to spare and you'd really like to use that time to get to know your dinner date better. They have many options for the number of course you have (one to four) and the components in those options. We opted for the full four course meal starting with spinach and artichoke cheese fondue, house salads with peppercorn ranch dressing, entrees of Pacific Rim and Surf and Turf with a coq au vin broth for dipping, and finally, the chocolate turtle dessert fondue. The cheese course came with bread, apples, and veggies for dipping; the main entrees we shared included duck, shrimp, filet mignon, mushroom pockets, and lobster with 8 different dipping sauces (4 per course). It also included potatoes and veggies. The chocolate course was a mixture of milk chocolate and caramel and nuts with so many delicious items to dip -- bananas, pineapple, rice crispy treats, marshmallows, brownies. I had thought it would be too much food to consume, but you'd be surprised how you just keep dipping and munching over the 2.5 hours it takes for all four courses. It takes so long because first, you peruse the menu for several moments, order some wine perhaps, then it takes awhile for the pot set between you on your tabletop to heat up. Once it does, the server comes back and prepares the cheese fondue from scratch, adding each ingredient and stirring until smooth and delectable. You spend quite some time with your partner in food crime savoring the tidbits covered in gooey cheese before heading to the next course -- your salads. A salad is a salad and may be just a distraction while they're cutting up and preparing your proteins and dips you chose. Again, they set a pot in front of you of the broth you selected and you wait a bit for it to heat up and you're off and eating again, this time sharing the delights with your partner after the instructed amount of time for cooking them. When all this is said and done, the chocolate course comes out and, again, it's a pot of chocolate and other decadent sins which your server prepares. Finally, you and your partner settle in to dip, swirl anything and everything into the mixture while all the while uttering sounds of contentment. Do you have to dress-up? No, but when the meal takes 2.5 hours and the bill comes to 130.00 for a four course meal and some alcoholic beverages before tip and it was for a special occasion -- my husband's birthday in our case -- then, by all means I think it deserves a bit of gussying up. read more

If I could pour the whole pot of fondue into my mouth I would. Fo real. In theory it sounds good. In real life I'll just drown any morsel of food I can into the chocolate and stuff it in! This is a special occasion restaurant. A special occasion where I have enough money to spare, because dear lord, it's pricey! The two greatest tips that they don't advertise: *Half off on Sundays from noon-3 PM. REMEMBER TO MENTION THIS TO YOUR SERVER! I learned that fact today when I got the shock of a full priced bill. I assumed they just took the discount off automatically, but apparently you have to tell your server as soon as you sit down that you want the half price meal. All Big Night Out meals half price = awesome deal! *Every day after 9 PM you can get cheese and chocolate fondue and a bottle of wine for $35. Serves two. The Big Night Out consists of your choice of cheese fondue (lots o' different choices of cheeses), salads (get the mushroom one), main dish (usually includes seafood and/or meat), veggies, potatoes and ravioli) and chocolate fondue (mmmmmm!!). You pick the type of broth for your main course. Usually there's one that complements meat and one for seafood. You're also able to mix and match your chocolate ingredients or choose one from the menu. I lurrrve the S'More's chocolate, it includes choco, marshmallow and graham cracker bits. And, ohhhhhh, the things you dip in the chocolate. Cheesecake, brownies, pound cake, rice crispies, marshmallows, banana's and strawberries. Seriously orgasmic!! They usually switch up the menu often so you can come once every couple of months and find something new. I also love the atmosphere. It's a great date night place or good for a group outing. The nice thing is that if you go with a group, you can choose a bunch of different cheeses, broths and chocolate to sneak a taste of all of them. Good thing for me that it is pricey. IF it was cheap, I don't think I'd like what the scale had to say after monthly visits to this place! read more

We went here on Mother's Day 2017 for the first time. There was a special menu package for the Holiday and it did not disappoint. First the cheese fondue course. We were able to pick from three different kinds of cheese options. The waiter mixed all the ingredients in front of us while explaining each one and giving pointers on how to eat fondue since we had never before. Delicious!!!! Next we're salads,.....nothing too out of the ordinary there, but good. Next was a plate of raw proteins. Shrimp, marinated pork, three different kinds of beef and four mushroom filled pastas. Again, we were given directions for about how long it takes to cook each. It was all amazing! Just cook to your liking. I tended to cut everything in half to make sure it was cooked all the way through. A bowl of some veggies were also available. Several dipping sauces were provided. So good. So filling. Lastly was desert. We chose the French Toast white chocolate and had all kinds of sweets like marshmallows, cake squares, banana and strawberries. It's a fun experience and the food was great. Nice atmosphere. Pretty pricey, so I will reserve going back for special occasions, but we will most likely be back someday. read more

Nope. This is overpriced nonsense. I hate to start out the review with a statement so crass, but truly, its location allows this establishment to charge a great deal of money for a meal that is not really that good. Once you get past the pot of liquid and the skewer, think about what you're eating, and then look at the bill. These things do NOT add up. read more

Wonderful experience from start to finish. Fabulous food, great atmosphere, fun to fondue, and an excellent server who was very personable and professional at the same time. My husband & I had not been there for over 20 years so this was a different location in station square of course and we had our 3 teenagers with us who loved it as well! Great place to celebrate a special occasion as we did! read more

Pros: - Cheese fondue is excellent. Chocolate fondue is excellent. Who doesn't love dipping things in cheese or chocolate? The Melting Pot gives you bread, veggies, and apples for the cheese, and a whole tray of delicious goodies for the chocolate - cheesecake, brownies, strawberries, bananas, marshmallows. There are also multiple kinds of cheese and chocolate fondues. - Service is really good. If it's a special occasion, you can order flowers to be waiting at the table. Because it was our five-year anniversary, our waitress brought us just enough champagne to do a toast, at no charge. They tucked us away in a private little booth, but we weren't forgotten. The cons: - I'm surprised no one mentioned this, but I thought the entree was really bland. You heat up your entree in broth, which doesn't add much flavor. It's basically diet food. Even the wide array of yummy sauces couldn't save the vegetarian entree. My boyfriend ordered chicken, chorizo, shrimp and something else, and his came with spices already on the meats, so it was slightly better than mine. The consensus was that it would be a lot faster and a lot cheaper to come and just get cheese & chocolate fondues, and maybe a drink. I definitely look forward to doing that again sometime soon. read more

I have always loved the melting pot and love the new location! It is so much brighter and open and great for all occasions and ages. There are still intimate tables that allow for a romantic date as well. The menu has also been streamlined to help make ordering easier. A great night out for a fantastic price ! read more

Not worth the dough! I title this review exactly what i thought of "The Melting Pot". I mean I get it, the atmosphere, the party feel, the cooking of your own food, but DAMN. It cost 3 of us $240 plus, for a chef to never even touch my food.....DAMN. I am no cheap skate when it comes to food, I LOVE spending money on food. But I feel it is a little ridiculous to pay $43 a person to cook your own food, when you know, your total meal cost rough $11. It was fun, It was. But I might have goofed going to "4 course meal". I mean you only really want the cheese & chocolate, let's be real. The main courses i feel are garbage. Everyone said you'll love it, go there, it's so cool. I cook for living, not fun, nor cool. If you have to go to "The Melting Pot", just get cheese or chocolate.......I'm done. NOT JEDI CERTIFIED! read more

Came for a celebration dinner at 5:30 on a Saturday evening. Staff was very friendly and patient to explain the menu to us. We basically all opted for the 4-course experience, which includes cheese fondue, a salad, entree fondue, and dessert fondue. Our waiter, Tim, helped us walk through the options and gave us some recommendations on which fondues were the most popular. He was also efficient on mixing the fondues and explaining what each ingredient was while he was making them at the table. All the food was tasty and fresh. The bread was soft, the vegetables were nice and firm, the meats were well-seasoned and tender, and the fruit/desserts were fresh as well. The cheese fondues had great flavor and depth (honestly, I could probably just do a meal of cheese fondues), the salad was just enough, the coq au vin and bourguignon fondues had good savory flavor, and the chocolates were sweet without being overly so. Be prepared to spend an while, as each course takes a bit to prepare. The entree course takes time, as you are also cooking your own food at the table. Overall, The Melting Pot is a great way to celebrate something with friends and family by making the whole meal a social experience. read more

I'll start by saying that the servers and staff at the Melting Pot were very nice and helpful. Aside from that, I have to say - no, to declare emphatically! -- people of Pittsburgh, particularly for the money, you can eat much, much (much!!) better at many other places in the city. I won't go into the circumstances that brought us to the Melting Pot, but while my expectations were low to begin with, I could not have imagined how pathetic the actual dining experience could be. A few measly pieces of dry bread, slices of Granny Smith apple, a few bits of cut up celery and baby carrots (yes, baby carrots, like the ones you buy in a bag for $1.99 at Giant Eagle)? Really?! This is what you serve somebody for a $13 starter? And, as we were told, we really needed two to have enough to serve as an actual appetizer. I know the thrill of dipping these subpar ingredients in melted cheese is the calling card of the Melting Pot experience, but personally I'd be embarrassed to put this in front of a paying customer. I certainly wouldn't serve it to a guest in my home. Perhaps the protein plates are better, but based on the quantities alone that I saw, there is no way you could justify the cost. You want a delicious steak or seafood dish for the same price? Go to Whitfield in East Liberty (and it's easier to get into and has awesome cocktails) or Café Du Jour on the Southside. Want some melt in your mouth beef on delicious bread, for about 1/3 of the price, go to Gaucho in the Strip. Want some really good bread with cheese, go to Mercurio's or Dinette or Driftwood Oven and get some amazing pizza. Want just about anything you could be in the mood for? Go to Smallman or Federal Galley and choose from 4 restaurants! I could go on, and list restaurant after restaurant where there are skilled chefs who actually cook for you, using quality ingredients, and where you can get a real dining experience. The Melting Pot - simply put -- is a scam. It's nothing more than sad little plates of subpar ingredients dressed up in a pretty restaurant interior. So skip the "experience" of bowls of melted cheese and go discover Pittsburgh's many excellent restaurants. It will be worth it and you may even save a few bucks while you're at it. read more

We decided to go to The Melting Pot on Christmas Eve. We knew that the city would be like a ghost town which was pretty cool. We were seating promptly for our 7:00 pm reservation. We got a romantic little corner booth. They have some interesting "speciality" drinks. I got a pomegranate Cosmo which was really good, BJ got his usual beer. We were kinda familiar with the menu, but needed our server's help with selecting our fondues. We ordered off the "Alpine Big Night Out" special menu. Sure, the restaurant is a bit pricey, but we got a lot to eat. Our first course included different types of bread, veggies and apples for dipping. We each got a very delicious salad, BJ's included Gruyere and fontina cheeses, hard-boiled eggs & honey roasted almonds with a yummy shallot vinaigrette. I got a California salad, with mixed baby greens, Roma tomatoes, walnuts, Gorgonzola and raspberry black walnut vinaigrette. Their salads were so, so good! At this point we were pretty much full! Then came our main course. We got a lobster tail, NY strip, bratwurst, filet mignon, marinated shrimp, chicken, ravioli's and veggies. I'm not sure what type of cooking broth we got, but your server can tell you what goes best with what you are ordering. It was really a lot of fun cooking our little bites and my boyfriend took charge of cooking all our vegetables. I was kinda put off at first of the thought of steak being cooked in broth. I like my meat seared a bit. But believe me, it was delicious. We also enjoyed the different sauces. We could not pass on dessert, we got the Flaming Turtle, which was milk chocolate and chopped pecans "flambéed" at our table. We got strawberries, bananas, cheesecake, Rice Krispies treats, pound cake and brownies. Lot's of fun!! Also, thanks to yelper Angel for the heads up about their "mailing list". We visited their website and got a coupon that saved us $16 on our dinner, which was very nice. I'm a girl that like to think I got a deal! read more

I would not recommend this for dinner. However, they do have a late night option that serves cheese and chocolate. I would go back for that, but I will never go back for dinner. First we had a good 20 minute wait, even though we had reservations and arrived on time. The menu is daunting if you have never been before, but was explained well enough. However, they require you to have a "broth" for lack of a better word for dinner, but don't include it in the price of your meal. It is $5 extra, per person. Also, you both have to order the same type of broth and each pay the $5 even though you are only getting one pot. So, be prepared for that. Our cheese course was good eventually. Be warned, you need to let it cook down for quite a while to burn off some of the alcohol, otherwise all you taste is alcohol. Our salads were ok. Overpriced and really nothing exciting, cheap lettuce and tomato. Dinner was horrible. You get roughly 9-12 pieces (very small pieces) of meats or vegetables of your choice. They are served to you raw and you have to cook them in the broth. Our broth was disgusting. It basically consisted of water, wine and garlic. It was very bland and made the meat bland. Once our mushrooms were cooked, they actually tasted like canned mushrooms, thanks to the disgusting broth. You are given an assortment of equally bland dipping sauces. Dessert was great. We chose the dark chocolate. Though the portions were small, it came with a very nice variety of tidbits to dip in the chocolate. Considering that other than actually tossing all the ingredients into the pot, you are are doing all of the work, this place seemed extremely overpriced. $100 for two of us to cook our own, very bland dinner just didn't go over well with me. read more

Yes its a chain, yes its expensive, yes the drinks are $8 and up... But the quality is consistent. I have gone at least ten times in the few years it's been open at station square and never been disappointed. It's extravagent and fun so great when you want to make an occasion out of something. For two people we usually get a 2 person size cheese fondue, 2 salads, and one entree, which ends up around $45 bucks Oh and I would avoid this place if you are a vegetarian and especially if you are vegan. read more

We absolutely loved the Melting Pot. It was our first time there and the food was amazing. However, the best part of our night was our waiter Patrick! We highly recommend requesting him. He is a very personable and attentive waiter. The menu was slightly confusing, but after the first time eating there it would be easy to understand! read more

Went to the Melting Pot for a special occasion yesterday - simply put - awesome! Atmosphere: Quaint and elegant. Well chosen music in the background. Great place for a romantic evening or a fun party out. Service: From the bar manger Hank to the hostess and our fabulous server - honestly - they could not have done a better job. Our server was knowledgeable - pleasant and attentive. You could tell she came to her restaurant on her off time. She was insightful and helpful. She was there when you wanted her to be but was in no way overbearing. She was an absolute delight. Food: Very fresh and plenty of it. We chose the Big Night Out. Picked what worked out for us - were able to substitute anything we did not like. Great selection - fresh and plentiful. Everything you could want. Wine: As it was a special occasion - I brought my own bottle. Corkage fee was more than reasonable. Being the curious type I also read the wine list. The list was complete and well balanced. Anybody - novice to expert - on a budget or not - could absolutely find a great bottle of wine. This is a great list and one I will be ordering from in the future. Allergy: My girlfriend has a severe life threatening nut allergy. When our server came to the table she was already aware of it. She explained all the food options and what needed to be avoided. She also stressed any actions she took to assure there was no nut contact. I have witnessed many restaurants deal with this allergy and they were by the far the best. I rarely if ever post these types of reviews - but our experience was so good I felt guilty not sharing our excellent experience. Stop by - you will be amazed. read more

Hassled us and refused our request for a reservation when we informed them we have a service dog. They asked for documentation and the reason for the service dog - both illegal questions to ask. They don't understand or don't care that the Department of Justice guarantees our right to bring our service dog into public areas under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It wasn't worth pushing the issue and enduring discrimination and embarrassment at the restaurant, so we've made other plans. If you experience a similar problem with this restaurant, please file an ADA complaint with the Department of Justice. (http://www.myassistancedoginc.org/filing-an-ada-complaint-with-the-us-department-of-justice/) Here's a direct link to the ADA discrimination complaint form. (http://www.ada.gov/complaint/) read more

Service was great. But the whole concept was prEtty confusing for me. I also go out so I don't have to cook, so if I do go back I'm going back for just the cheese and dessert fondue! I think everyone should go for the experience though. read more

The Melting Pot is great for occasions--birthdays, anniversaries, b'nai mitzvos, graduation, you name it. When it comes to the food and service, this place excels. I can only applaud the high quality raw food combined with a gourmet fondue experience (I had no idea fondue was more than just melted cheese) and a dedicated and attentive staff that made sure we had the night we were paying for. Why the three stars then? Location. The building itself is within the inside mall of Station Square, resulting in a severe lack of windows. The intimate structure of the franchise results in nearly every table somehow being in a corner, and combined with the lack of windows and dim lighting, I felt like I was in a fondue dungeon. Business is always booming and the restaurant highly recommends reservations, as they are generally packed. A place like The Melting Pot doesn't really need Yelp reviews, because it is what it is and that's all it's going to be. It's great. I just wish it were in a location that wasn't so...heavy. read more

The atmosphere is very quaint and each dining group gets a booth that makes them feel like they are in a very private setting. Set aside about 3 hours for your visit. It's four courses and each item (except for salad) needs to be prepared. The drinks are phenomenal. The wine list is very nice...compliments main entrées nicely. Great special occasion eatery. read more

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Open tables. And had a reservation. But making us wait for seating. Merits a one star. Absurd. And now we are 2 1/2 hours into service - and still waiting for food.... Absurd. However, food was very good. Two stars final rating. read more

We went here for a Santa lunch. It was awesome. The kids had a blast and the service was great. The food is fun and it's fun to dip and cook your food. Everything was good and it was a fun overall experience. read more

Alex is the best server at this location. He got to know each of our names. I have a gluten allergy and he was awesome about explaining things and the kitchen made me my own plate of everything. We were there during Restaurant Week and loved their menu. I had the house salad with the house dressing, sweet and tangy. So delicious. Alex was super friendly and had great suggestions. We went for my sister's birthday and she forgot to call heard for her Birthday strawberries but Alex was able to check with the kitchen and get some for her. The new set up if different and doesn't have booths but each table has two burners. read more

I came here often on special occasions with my boyfriend when I used to live in Pittsburgh. All of the fondues are delicious, my favorite being the dessert fondues. For the fondues, you can have as many helpings to the food that goes for the cheese fondue. If you live in Pittsburgh or go here often, make sure to join their mailing list. They have great specials often for cheese, dessert, and wine specials as a package. It's a great thing to do on the weekends, hanging out with friends, and I would say up to 4 people could all share the dessert and cheese fondues. Atmosphere is warm and romantic, they have areas where you don't even realize there are other patrons. They also take special requests, such as flowers, chocolate, waiting for you at the table if it's a special occasion. If you order the whole meal, you can definitely spend at least 2 to 3 hours slowly enjoying all of the food! read more

Did you know that The Melting Pot has gluten-free options? AND GLUTEN-FREE POUND CAKE?! If that sweet tooth craving needs some attention, this will satisfy. I stopped in with a small group of friends near closing time, and the staff was more than accommodating to make sure we got our JUST DESSERT. They didn't even mention closing at our arrival, but it was obvious once we sat and realized no one was in the restaurant; alas, this had no effect on the great service! Naturally, I couldn't indulge in the s'mores stuff that my friends were eating, but I could order my own pot of chocolate, and received a huge plate full of fruits and cakes and sweets -- double-dipping all to myself! Did I mention the pound cake? A strawberry, marshmallow, brownie, pineapple... all coated in four chocolate-y stars, Melting Pot! read more

I'm in coming to this place for about 15 years different ones not in one in Pittsburgh but different other cities Columbus, Ohio Baltimore I was thinking been a minute read more

My husband and I have been eating at the Melting Pot in Pittsburgh for over ten years. We loved the old location- not only the more intimate seating, but having just one server the whole night, who prepared the cheese and cooking style at the table. The new location has been quite disappointing, but last Friday was the worst. While we requested a more intimate table, I could watch no less than three other couples having their dinner. Different people brought us the cheese and the cooking style. Between courses, server assistants were hovering over us, not only waiting to take a dish the second we finished with it, but also interrupting our meal SEVERAL times to ask if we were finished with a plate. The whole experience of the meal was half the draw, and it is totally gone. The menu price is no longer worth a restaurant meal that clearly is focusing on table turnover rather than guest experience. On the Yelp page you describe your restaurant as classy, intimate, and quiet. It is none of those things at the new location. read more