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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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3 years ago
A perfect date night, especially in the winter months! The atmosphere of the restaurant was both fun and relaxing as we cozied up in our booth for 2. For gluten-free folks, everything comes separately and there are plenty of substitutes. I would suggest speaking with someone beforehand with regard to separate cooking stations if that is needed, as you will dip into the same pot. Our server was very attentive to my allergy. My husband continues to talk of his teriyaki steak and we will definitely be back! read more
4 years ago
Such a fun experience. We ordered our own entrees and shared cheese fondue. The protein comes raw and you cook it in the broth. Nothing too hard and it tastes really good. Cheese fondue was good with bread and veggies. Great date night idea. Definitely call to make a reservation in advance - week day and weekend. read more
3 years ago
I definitely think the Melting Pot is worth the price. The atmosphere and service are great, along with the food. We got the four course experience and everything was great. The cheese fondue (surprisingly) was our least favorite part of the meal. P.s. the teriyaki marinated sirloin is the BEST. We will definitely be back! read more
This was the first time I've been here since they moved across the street from their original location. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice. It's definitely somewhere I'd like to come back to for happy hour or wine and cheese fondue. We were here for a birthday dinner and Alex, our server, was beyond accommodating and very patient. He was great! We did the dinner for two which was reasonably priced for the cheese fondue, salad, entree and chocolate fondue selections. The drinks were just as good. The black cherry cosmo and white peach cosmo were very tasty! read more
6 years ago
My best friend and I came here for my birthday a week ago. It was my first time here but my friend has been plenty of times. As a first timer, I was a little bit disappointed in the amount of meat you get of 4-5 pieces of each however it was very filling and I honestly couldn't have eaten more. I had the shrimp, tuna, and filet minion. I guess 5 squares of steak just made me crave more. The experience of cooking at the table was fun and our waitress explained cooking times simplistically. All of the sauces were delicious! Due to covid, we were limited on fondue choice quantities as she informed us. I'm not a sweet eater but the fruits were delicious - we had the white chocolate banana type sauce? It was super sweet, I'm bad with names. Overall my experience was great and the server brought me a complimentary piece of cake for my birthday. FYI apparently they used to gift chocolate for your birthday but discontinued this. read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
This place is amazing! I haven't been here in years but today I went there to try out their vegan options. I loved the experience! Everything tasted so good! I love that you didn't just pay for veggies! There was vegan meat included. I will be returning! read more
4 years ago
Had our tiny wedding here and everything was phenomenal! Our server was amazing, incredibly attentive, and was just an overall sweetheart. She even served us chocolate-covered strawberries on the house for the certificate signing! Food was fantastic! We had the Bigger Night Out option for the table and we were all in awe of the amount of food you get. My favorite part was the entree portion since it came with shrimp and lobster. It paired perfectly with the Mojo pot. Definitely going back! read more
It's always a joy coming here. I'm pretty sure it's the only place in PGH where you can get fondue. I visited here Friday afternoon and was greeted so kindly by Deja. My friend and I were told that all the tables were booked up for the night and there was limited bar seating. We decided to be patient and after about a 5 minute wait, Deja greeted us again with a smile and told us to follow her. It felt like we were getting personalized service. I loved it! I ended up sharing the s'mores fondue and it was good as always. While there, I was told about their promo that happens every Wednesday. For $30, you can get a cheese fondue, salad and dessert fondue!! I can't wait to come back and take advantage of that deal! read more
Been meaning to come here for so long and we finally did. My boyfriend made reservations and it was our anniversary so they decorated the table with rose petals and candles - it was so nice! Our server Gabby was awesome and recommended the S'mores chocolate fondue, which is what we got with the salted caramel cheesecake on the side. Everything was delicious! Would highly recommend and even though it's on the pricey end, will definitely have to come back to try the 4 course meal! read more
3 years ago
Melting Pot is a fun place to go for a special occasion. I only knocked a star off for how expensive it can be, but everything else about it is great. This location is fairly new (they moved across the street) and I really liked the different ambiance! It's more open and brighter than other Melting Pots I've been to, but still romantic. Our waiter was extremely friendly, taking time to chat with us while he was making our fondue. I'm a vegetarian, but my boyfriend is not, and they were able to accommodate my need for a separate cooking broth pot with no issues! I really appreciated that. We went during their $45 endless fondue event, and it was great. We got 2 cheese fondues, salads, endless entrees, and endless chocolate fondue and we were STUFFED by the end (in the best way). We were also there for almost 3 hours, so don't come if you're in a rush. Again it's a little pricey, so I probably wouldn't come here unless there was a promo happening again, or I would just get cheese and chocolate. But I really appreciate that they try to give you an experience, not just a meal. read more
2 years ago
I can't put into words what a Wonderful experience The Melting Pot was. From the beginning of our four course meal to the end was Awesome!! Wisconsin Cheese Caesar Salad Meat Lovers It was an amazing experience and we will return !!! read more
3 years ago
This is my favorite melting pot! The staff is amazing, especially the server Karina! We were told about cook times, provided recommendations, offered refills, and given takeout boxes! You get A LOT of food here. Definitely a top Melting Pot location. read more
2 years ago
Love Melting Pot went for Valentines Day my favorite is the bananas foster dessert! Best Caesar salad I've had! I believe we did the court boullion cooking style with the Land and Sea read more
8 years ago
This place is always packed! Make a reservation! Came here 6pm on a Saturday without a reservation. Of course everything was taken and the wait time for a table was over 2 hours, but we were lucky to sit at the bar, which is equipped with a hot plate to enjoy a full fondue meal. The waiters take an active part in your meal experience. They set up and operate the hot plate, making your fondues for you. Both waiters/bartenders at the bar were very friendly and courteous. Very well mannered and charismatic. The chit chat was genuine and pleasant. The ambiance is casual and relaxed. Dimmed lighting, booths, tables, a bar. Good for big groups. Good for any occasion--date, friend or family hangout, or just a treat in the middle of the week. You can order anything off the menu, people usually do a four course meal, but we did a three course, as we weren't that hungry. For the first course, the cheese fondue, we got was Formaggio ($9.95 per person). Earthy and herbacious, as the menu describes it. A mix of Buttercase, Mozzarella, Fontina, Parmesan, and herbs. Could definitely feel those herbs. Comes with bread, apple, celery and carrot dippers. I was honestly expecting more. The cheeses aren't of the highest quality, and I'm very into good cheeses, so for me this fondue was underwhelming. You could taste that distinct aftertaste of cheap cheese. Cheese connoisseurs should look for a different cheese fondue place, not a chain, which saves on ingredients and charges such below average prices. Then we got the salads. Caesar and California ($5.95 per person). The portions are really tiny--just a slight appetizer bite to get your appetite going, so keep in mind that a three course meal might not leave you full. The salads were fresh and flavorful. Simple Caesar, nothing new or extraordinary. Recommend the California--mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, candied pecans, gorogonzolo cheese, house made cranberry vinaigrette, which was as sweet as dessert sauce, so be prepared for the sweetest salad of your life. The salad was tasty, just very sweet and reminded me of a dessert rather than an appetizer. The crowning jewel of the fondue experience for me was the dessert. All the menu options are so enticing and delicious--choosing a chocolate will be the hardest decision of your day. Glad I went with the gut and got the Flaming Turtle ($9.95 per person). The waiter flambés the chocolate in front of you, pouring the shot of liquor in the pot "to give the turtle some flight!" Then in go caramel and caramelized pecans. The result--heavenly sweet perfection! Each dessert fondue comes with a delicious plate of small dipping goodies. Strawberries, bananas, pineapples, shortcake, brownie and blondie bites, crispy rice treats, marshmallows, waffles. Dipping all that into caramel chocolate is every sweet addict's dream. Just perfect. You can also order additional, deluxe, sweets for dipping for $5 more per person. Wish the experience could last forever. Licked our plates clean! The prices of this chain are very reasonable. A solid meal for the price. Service and ambiance are great for any occasion. Definitely recommend and will be back. read more
3 years ago
The Melting Pot is a great place for happy hour. I can't really speak to having a whole meal here since I'm not a cheese eater but the chocolate fondue is so good and fun! It comes with fruit, waffles, brownies, Oreo dusted marshmallows, pound cake, and cookies. You can pick the kind of chocolate you want and we got the flaming turtle which is milk chocolate melted with caramel and flambéed. I love the drinks here. They make some delicious cocktails like the love martini and the sangria. The wine selection is great too! I loved the Sauvignon blanc. The staff is sooo nice here and they really felt like we could be good friends. We liked the charcuterie board here, there's a good selection of cured meats and cheeses. I like all the accompaniments like mustard, jam, nuts, and fruit. The cheese fondue looked awesome too (though I don't eat cheese). We got the spinach artichoke and my friend said it was good. It came with sausage and shrimp and prosciutto wrapped asparagus. I think a lot of people mostly complain about the price here but the happy hour seems reasonable! read more
4 years ago
Cheese fondue and chocolate fondue and macaroons! I'm in heaven. Great atmosphere near the city. Good place to host any special occasions. read more
4 years ago
You can't go wrong with melted cheese :) They are very gluten friendly and have the best GF snickerdoodle cookies! Portions are so filling and it's always a fun social night with friends or romantic date night. read more
This has always been one of my favorite places. I love their new location! I came here with a group for restaurant week and we're not disappointed. The menu is pretty similar throughout the year with some changes in the chocolate fondue. My favorite is the fiesta cheese fondue and the Alpine. I just can't get enough and never want to share! They had a bananas foster chocolate fondue this time and it was superb! Highly recommend! read more
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4 years ago
First timers here, dined on the patio in August and it was beautiful. We did the 9 pm special, cheese, chocolate, and wine for 50$ and it was perfect. Was definitely a sweet date night. Had the loaded bake potato cheese which had chunks of potato through it. It came with different breads and some veggies. The pretzel bread was amazing. Got the smores chocolate which they flambe at the table for a magical presentation. It came with all kinds of sweets and goodies. The service was good and we have no complaints. Can't wait to return! read more
5 years ago
This was my first time having fondue and it was great! We tried the classic alpine and Quattro Formaggio and both were delicious. The classic was exactly that, cheese forward, while the latter tasted more like basil and sun dried tomatoes. I got the Pacific Rim as my entree and my favorite was the duck breast. For dessert, we tried both the Flaming Turtle and dark chocolate. I preferred the plain dark chocolate; however, the Flaming Turtle was good too. I also got a Melting Pot mule and I thoroughly enjoyed the kick of the ginger. The overall meal was definitely more of an experience and it was so much fun. read more
6 years ago
AMAZING experience! My boyfriend and I went there for our two year anniversary dinner, and it was everything we could've dreamed of. Note* parking can get very confusing. We were about 15 minutes late to our reservation because we had to walk a bit from our car. We are not from the area so we were not aware! Parking where we did was only $5. Server was amazing. Made our night perfect. They are very attentive, fondue was the best thing on this planet hands down. I will say, for the price of it all, we did the dinner for 2 for $99, you pay more for the experience then the food. But still all worth it. My boyfriend also called ahead and had them put rose pedals on our table which was an amazing surprise. 10/10 recommend for your date night! We were gifted with complimentary glasses of champagne as well. Great night. read more
4 years ago
Perfect spot for date night! It's a fun experience, you can do 4 courses or just order al a carte. The cheese and chocolate fondues were my favorite. Very savory and sweet and liked that they both came with an assortments of fruit, breads and sweets. I wasn't that great at cooking the meats for the main course. They cook fast and I kept over cooking them but it was still good and the broths are very flavorful. We enjoyed our time there and will definitely be back! read more
I will start by saying this, (Yes, It is a little over priced, but...) this is definitely an experience worth having. If you do plan on visiting, be sure to leave yourself time. Lots of time! I came twice, both times we were here for close to two hours during their 3 course, 22$ special. This included cheese, chocolate and a salad. The only downside I have found is if you get seated at a table with only one burner, you have to share the same cheese/chocolate with everyone in the group. Where as if you get a multiple burner table you can all pick your own. Also, my most recent visit my friend and I were sat at a table with other people that were not part of our group, which was a bit uncomfortable. Be sure to make reservations online beforehand, the place can get packed! read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
The melting pot is a great destination for some fondue fun. I had the Jack-berry smash which was a mixture of jack Daniel's whiskey and blackberries. The drink was tasty and pretty affordable. We ordered chicken, shrimp and steak option all three were very tasty! The bananas foster dessert is a must! A great interactive experience! read more
6 years ago
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242 W Station Square Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Coming tonight for a birthday celebration with family, what is appropriate attire, are jeans acceptable?
We prefer 'buffet pants' for all of the food, haha, but jeans are totally acceptable. Casual to dressy. Fun place!
How much does 1 individual usually pay here for a meal and no alcohol, trying to figure out how much money to bring?
Hello - My best guess would be anywhere from $30-$60 it would be reasonable guess. Most menu items are built for two. $30 is my suggestion only. I have never gone as an…
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