Came to celebrate my partners birthday. They offered a birthday celebration package and some add ons. Honestly was pleasantly surprised by the decor, bottle of champagne service, roses, chocolates, and picture. Truly made his birthday a memorable one! It was also our first time here as well and the food was just great. We opted for the more expensive option for the 4 course meal and it was definitely worth it to try all the different proteins, sauces, and dessert options. 10/10 would recommend for the food and overall experience. Big thanks to Nico our server for helping us navigate the menu! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Service.... Horrendous Food.....terrible (desert was literally the only thing decent) This place is like the Applebees of experience dining. Dinner took over two hours.... Ok it's an experience. Does our server come and see if we would like more drinks? Our drinks were empty for 45 minutes. And to top it off I had horrible diarrhea when I got home. Oh and they don't validate parking. NEVER AGAIN read more

Once upon a time, my elderly, immunocompromised, mobility-challenged friend and I were invited to a group dinner for a celebration. The Melting Pot. Downtown. How do we get her from the car to the dining table? We block traffic on the road to let her out onto the curb. She waits for the parking fiasco. We then learn that the restaurant's main entrance is accessible by a flight of stairs. But there is a note mentioning an elevator. After long walks, confusing, elevators, and more stairs, we arrive in the back of a dark outdated basement where they make us walk to the front of the restaurant to see the host and seat us in the back of the restaurant. Seven people. Two fondue pots. My post-pandemic, bad cold and flu season germophobe alarms are going off. The broth and oil are well above temperatures where most common germs survive. Are the chocolate and cheese really that hot on top? Did you know that you can use your fondue stick as a serving utensil rather than dipping and eating off the fondue stick like a monster? Then, you can set your food down on the plate without rubbing your fondue stick around in your germs on the plate. You can then use your own fork to consume the food. Hot tip, folks! Finally, remember that you've been invited to a fondue restaurant chain with no other options on the menu. It's all fondue. You cannot get your own individual meal. So if you are food sensitive or on a tight budget, you are not in for a treat. If you don't mind any of these things, of course it's good. Fondue is delicious. read more

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Visited this establishment for the first time the other day. Wasn't sure what to expect other than a large helping of fondue and maybe a decent drink. Generally speaking, I was pleasantly surprised. The service was above average, and the flow of the courses was very good. I started with the cheese fondue that had bread and some veggies to dip. Even a few apple pieces! Second course was a choice of salad. Third course with the main one with broth and meat. And the final course was the chocolate fondue that I unfortunately did not have any room to enjoy. The drink list was pretty good, but I was disappointed that there weren't more local wines available to choose from. Beer choices on tap were solid and drink menu was more than suitable. Prices were definitely high and I would probably only come back if I plan my day around preparing my appetite to properly enjoy these expansive culinary courses. And I couldn't imagine coming alone... I would be done after the round of cheese dip! Parking is available on the street, but this isn't a particularly busy area of downtown. The bathroom is locked with a code which was a minor inconvenience. Ultimately, you really can't beat the novelty of cooking your own food! read more

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When my wife and I visited The Melting Pot for our anniversary, the evening started with more excitement than we bargained for. While trying to take a sweet photo with the restaurant in the background, a homeless man nearby decided to handle his business right there on the sidewalk. It was so ridiculous I nearly doubled over laughing, and it definitely wasn't the romantic backdrop I had imagined. The whole area outside felt like a circus of unusual characters wandering around with no particular destination in mind. For a moment, we wondered if we had stumbled into the wrong part of town, but we pushed through the chaos like two explorers determined to reach their destination. And honestly, surviving the outside scene only made getting inside feel like a victory. Once we stepped through the doors, everything changed immediately. The noise, the madness, the strange sights all of it stayed behind like a bad dream evaporating. Inside was warm, calm, classy, and actually felt like a place you'd want to celebrate something important. The service was the kind that makes you feel appreciated the moment you sit down. Everyone was friendly, quick, and somehow made us feel like we were the only table they had to worry about. For an anniversary dinner, that kind of attention means everything. The food itself was exactly what you hope for at a fondue spot rich, fun, interactive, and perfect for a date night. Each course felt like a little event, and the flavors were worth every minute of dealing with the street chaos outside. By the time dessert arrived, we were fully convinced we made the right choice coming here. All in all, The Melting Pot is absolutely worth the visit, as long as you can laugh your way through the unpredictable characters outside. Once you're indoors, it delivers great service, great food, and a great atmosphere that made our anniversary memorable in ways we'll probably joke about for years. read more

I've always been intrigued by the Melting Pot restaurant, but never went. Friends would recommend it, or I would see the fancy signage leading you down a special staircase and always wonder+ - what is down there? The pandemic hit, and I became more apprehensive about downtown Portland. Last year I signed up for their loyalty rewards program, but still never went. This year my mother noticed a special on Groupon that was almost a buy one get one free offer for dinner there. It even included a glass of wine too. My mother also got a special coupon for 6 free chocolate covered strawberries as a birthday gift with signing up for their loyalty program too. You have to make a reservation a head of time so they can make your strawberries. It was easy though to organize that. Her strawberries were really nice - three different types and packaged to go. Retail value for this in itself was worth $20-30, but she got it for free during her birthday month. The portions were huge and it was a 4 course meal. Eating here is an Experience - definitely slot 2-3 hours for this. We had the cheese fondue which came with bread and apples. After the cheese fondue we had strawberry salads. Next we had the broth fondue. We did the surf and turf option which included salmon, shrimp, steak, and chicken - literally everything. Our dessert chocolate fondue came with a mini smorgasbord of toppings plus lots of dipping fruits and cake. Their signature chocolate fondue was in a ying yang shape so unique and beautiful. I loved this place so much. Would I change anything? - I wish it was in a brighter space - being in a basement level restaurant in Portland poses challenges. It's definitely a bit hard if you have mobility issues because you have to call the restaurant to let security open the office building above so you can use the elevator. We used the elevator on the way out. It's a hidden entrance. I wish they would move to the waterfront where McCormick and Schmicks used to be or to where the Bridgeport Village location used to be. Parking is a bit of a hassle too being downtown. I tried parallel parking beforehand and it's tricky because of traffic and narrow spots. It's much easier in the suburbs to park on the street. Be extra careful too with the fondue pots, they can be very hot and it's an immersive experience where you are the cook for a portion of the meal. Our server was fast, efficient, and had a fun sense of humor. Highly recommend. Loved this place. I definitely want to comeback in September around my birthday. With the Groupon offer, this was a fabulous deal. read more

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Great food, great experience. Took a date and her 11 year old daughter here for the evening to enjoy a pleasant evening and the Melting Pot delivered. We got to have a leisurely four course dinner, got to enjoy sharing our plates and pieces, and overall had a wonderful evening. I could have used a few more drink refills and we didn't see our primary server as often as I'd expect, but he was pleasant and the other staff would assist as needed. But I did ask one young man who was manicuring our table if I could get a refill, and it was our server who returned with it. So i don't know. But it certainly wasn't enough to taint this incredible evening. (Full disclosure: My opinion could be affected by the company I had, because we had a really wonderful evening). read more

They saved my 60th birthday. Although we had a reservation with Fogo De Chao, they were running 45 minutes late. We walked a block and found the Melting Pot. We had a multi course meal. It was lovely. We were very hungry. The food was great. The service was great. Thank you for saving my birthday night! read more

Melting pot has been a staple in PDX for quite some time. Made a last minute reservation on a Friday night with my daughters for a special dessert. They were both eager to try dipping everything in hot chocolate sauce. Busy evening, but were seated relatively quickly. Seemed they may have been short staffed. Packed house, and service took longer than expected though not egregious. Ambiance was inline with all other melting pot locations. A little dark but they all are. Kids had a wonderful time out with Dad so I'd say mission accomplished. read more

The Melting Pot - "Explosion" dessert fondu - Fondue Near Me - Portland, Oregon

went here for dinner. our reservation was at 6:45 and we showed up an hour early (we were hungry) and asked if we could be seated early and they changed our reservation for us! we only had to wait about 10 minutes so we sat at the bar. i really hated the music they were playing though. the food was good enough that i didn't let it effect my star rating but for paying $100 a person, i shouldnt be forced to listen to Maroon 5. our servers were very nice and helped us through the menu and deciding what to eat. the food was great and we were stuffed by the end. read more

The Melting Pot - Fluffernutter - Fondue Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This is one of my family's favorite places to go! Food is always delicious and the Service is incredibly friendly. Last night I went with some friends to celebrate an upcoming event and the Melting Pot did not disappoint - everyone loved their food and our waiter Nico along with all the support staff were incredibly attentive and friendly! read more

My family and I went to the melting pot for my husband's 65th birthday I had made a reservation ahead of time and paid extra for the birthday package. We had a 7 o'clock reservation. We were not seated until 720. Our table was nothing special just a four top kind of in the back corner. It did have some streamers and a happy birthday sign on it. Otherwise it was nothing special. Kind of disappointing My husband and my son are both big guys and we were not really comfortable in the booth. The service was really good. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful and every way. We ordered the full experience. All four of us having salads and cheese fondue. We added the charcuterie board, which was quite nice. Several meats that we enjoyed. The salads are all fresh and tasty. Very enjoyable. We chose to have the seafood and meat experience. Added a lobster tail. We had the bubbling and tasty Moho broth. All the sauces were very good. We enjoyed the experience and definitely had a great family time. The food was good and plentiful. We ended with the chocolate turtle fondue. We all enjoyed the chocolate and the goodies that came with it. Our family stayed several hours and had a very nice evening. As far as the extra money for the birthday party? I don't think it was worth it. Besides the streamers on the table, it really was nothing very special. I had to remind the manager about the picture which he moved us to the wine area for the picture. He only took one picture and it wasn't very good. My husband's whole head is behind me. Also, it would not print out at the location so he sent it to my phone with a folder to take home. It came with some chocolate wafers that we could make our own fondue at home. If you're looking for a family occasion, this definitely fits the bill. Which the bill is going to be very expensive. All in all we probably would not go back for a special occasion. read more

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Service sucks!!! One star because I have to but would give a negative star if I could. The price isn't worth it at all.

The Melting Pot is such a treat! Our server was Darius and he was wonderfully attentive without being overly so, Madison checked in on us as well. Both staff members were kind and friendly. We throughly enjoyed our entire dining experience. The booths are comfortable, the food delicious and fun, and the atmosphere inviting. read more

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Truly the worst restaurant experience I have had possibly ever. About 10 minutes before anyone greeted us. After being sat we waited a solid 20 minutes before getting our drink orders in. Another 25 minutes went by no drinks. They took 45 minutes for 6 drinks. We had to ask for the last martini that sat on the bar for 20 Minutes to be brought to us. We didn't even place our food order until being there for 50 minutes. Nobody is checking on us, filling waters doing anything normal servers do. Who is leading this team? Clearly nobody is because the service was non existent. Our server Rachel was so nice but truly what are these servers doing I only saw her when she took our first order and nothing the rest of the meal. Truly a shocking dining experience in terms of how little service we recieved. I have worked in restaurants for 10+ years and this was just dumbfounding how horrible it was. Food was a 6/10 it's fine. But couple that with the experience we had is wild. Do better like seriously your managers should be ashamed at how bad of an operation this is. On top of that our lightbulb over our table wasn't even working. What is this place? read more

My boyfriend and I randomly decided to go to Melting Pot before a movie on February 20th and we were able to get a reservation immediately. Upon arriving, the staff was friendly and helpful, and there was only a short wait. Jamie was our server and was prompt and helpful when the tequila I requested was 86'd. It was a really pleasant visit with good quality ingredients and the drinks were tasty. (my boyfriend got a mocktail piña colada and I got a tequila with an orange slice with cinnamon). Jaime took very good care of us and helped us get in and out quickly, which was helpful because fondu is usually not considered "quick". So the service was A+. The only cons I can think of would be the vibe of the restaurant itself, it looks like it needs a new fresh coat of paint and some updating. Also, our waters didn't arrive until the drinks and food arrived (although, I am not sure if that was because we arrived at 8:15 and they stop seating at 9) and we thought the amount of cheese was a little small. However, none of these things are breakers. It was a lovely date and we will definitely be back next time we go to the movies. Thanks, Jaime! read more

Was pleasantly surprised by the amount of gluten free options available. I was with a group and we did the 4 course meal. It was so much food. Almost anything could be made gluten free. They even had gluten free bread, brownies and snickerdoodle's. The server was well educated on gluten. Was a long meal but was so happy with all the choices. We did the classic alpine cheese, a Caesar salad, the Mojo, and the yin and yang. Also had gluten free vegetarian meatballs. Would definitely go back again. read more

Had an amazing date night! We did The Complete Experience for Two and loved every bit of it!! I also had a pomegranate lemonade that was the perfect amount of sweet and tart! Highly recommend going here for a fun date night experience! Our server was also amazing she explained each course throughly along with answering any questions we had! Will definitely be going back again :) read more

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It was a bit pricey but for the experience it was awesome. It was good walking distance from the hotel my partner and I were staying at. We came to celebrate our last night in town here with the four course for two. While it was very busy, we were seated quickly even without a reservation. Everything was explained to us and we had a great time with each course. Our server, Galileo (?) was super personable and made the night even more fun. Highly recommend for a date night! read more

The Melting Pot - Wisconsin Cheddar - Fondue Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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My wife and I recently went for the first time to the melting pot. We had heard for years how this is the best place and it's so delicious. Let me be the first to say it is not. To start, why of the restaurant has over 90% of its seats empty so we need to get a reservation? Yes that's right they made us put our names into the system and say when we would like to eat, at the place that was mostly empty. As my wife was getting that all set up I was looking at the decor. The display cases needed a dusting, the floor and walls really needed work. Also, not sure why they have wine bottles with flashing lights behind them. Really ruins the ambiance. After waiting for 5 minutes we were lead to our table. We ordered having looked at the menu online. Our food came out very quickly. We had the Wisconsin cheddar to start. The bread was stale and had the texture like it had been cut earlier in the morning and left out to get stale. The cheese was overly thick, not flavorful and really stringy like it needed a bit more milk to smooth out. We let it sit on the heater and stirred it as instructed by our server. Never got to a good fondue texture. Not super thrilled with this I ordered a salad with the raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Is it sad that for me the salad was the only good part of our meal? After that my wife wanted the chocolate fondue. She was thrilled with this and made her day. Overall our bill was over $100. I was severely disappointed that we had horrible food that's overpriced. I mean, COME ON!!! You're a fondue place. Shouldn't you have the best fondue? Not to mention that went from got home I spent a bit of time on the toilet sick from the food we did have. At least I can left people know it's not worth the hype. It might have once been good but currently it is not worth the time or money. With how expensive things are these days people don't have money to just drop on a night out. If you're going to make it difficult and expensive for horrible food you will likely not be in business much longer. read more

I splurged for my daughter's birthday and got the birthday package. So not worth the extra money. They taped a couple streamers down to the table and had a sign that said happy birthday. I could've done that myself for less than $30. The food was good but not worth all i spent to be honest. This was an experience for my kid but I cant say we would do it again. If I do I wont be getting anything special. read more

You boil your own food. For the cost, I was highly disappointed. All your meats come seasoned but after boiling each piece, the flavor is gone and the steak comes out tough. The cheese appetizer was good, but cost a lot for the type of Sevice received. The location is also tough if you plan to bring anyone elderly or in a wheelchair as the restaurant is located in the basement. You will need to call the resturant and have someone come up to give you access to the top buildings elevator. I would suggest other spots for better food at a price point of 300 for 3 people. read more

I was impressed with everything at the Melting Pot, where we ate on Boxing Day 2023. Our local friend wanted to go, so we booked a reservation well in advance, probably a good thing as it was popping off! The service throughout was stellar, very friendly and helpful. I believe Chase was our server for the table, and he was wonderful. With my bariatric stomach, I had some concerns about the ordering process, but all went smoothly. We were not forced to order per numbers of people at the table, but in terms of portions, and by doing so, we managed to eat pretty much everything! We had something from each section, except salads. I don't know who wants a salad at a fondue place? We had plenty of vegetables and fruits, overall. Four of us ordered the Classic Cheese fondue, though the Sprossling wanted the spinach artichoke (next time, bud). We also ordered The Pacific Rim, the Classic, and the Garden. Finally, we finished with the Pure Chocolate Fondue in milk chocolate. They were superb at managing our gluten free needs for our guest, and are gluten free certified. My one 'issue' was the Pickle Martini, and it was not great. Not the fault of anyone! Just a little too 'salad dressing' and not enough umami for my taste. I think I thought there would be olives or some brine, like in a dirty martini, and as such, it was not for me. Sprossling managed a peanut butter and chocolate milkshake on top of everything else, oh to be 23 again. They had a coat check, and parking was fairly close by (though that was its own adventure). There is an elevator that arrives within the mall basement floor for any ADA needs. read more

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The most fun I have ever had eating a meal. I can't wait to go again ***** Well worth the trip from Eugene!

I've been hearing about the Melting Pot since before I moved to Portland so was very excited to finally try it. But was extremely underwhelmed. We had a reservation and weren't seated until 20 minutes after it began - in a restaurant that only had a handful of other patrons. Took us nearly half an hour to get our drinks and we ended up inhaling our food to get to our event on time. Food was pretty decent, but it's pricey. We did 3 cheese fondues for the table, and then a few of us got meat and it was plenty of food. I'd say if you're looking for something classically upscale and have time to kill as a group, it's a good option. read more

The Melting Pot - Several skeweres in trying to get everything to cook quickly so we could eat and head out - Fondue Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Super sweet server was sooo yummy. I've been here multiple times and the cheese fondue is my favorite.

Felt a little hesitant going here after reading some of the reviews online. I wasn't sure if it would be worth the hype. For years I've heard how swanky this place is so I had conflicting expectations. Was this going to be a phenomenal experience or a colossal mistake? Luckily for me, it was a great time. We had a reservation for 6:45pm and arrived a little early. After a brief wait, we were shown to a table in the very back. The atmosphere is nice but nothing outstanding. The restaurant is in a basement so there aren't any windows. There's only so much you can do to a commercial space basement restaurant. The air was infused with all manner of boiling broth aromas. It's fun to see stream rising from each table, everyone gathered around embracing the moment. The classic experience includes a cheese fondue starter, a salad, an entree and chocolate fondue dessert. For two, the classic experience is $119 with optional add-ons for a price. So know that you will be dropping some dough to dip that bread in cheese. For the entree, each meat needs to cook for different lengths of time so be sure to listen to your waiter to avoid undercooked meat! Overall, a wonderful evening out. Enjoy! read more

The Melting Pot - Fiesta Fondue - Fondue Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We were treated to an amazing dinner at the Melting Pot tonight, and it was just that - a treat! Fantastic flavors, great staff, clear directions, and we walked out full and happy. We decided to go with the a la carte method, and ordered the Fiesta fondue for 4 to start. Then we ordered the Classic, Pacific Rim, and Land and Sea entrees. Our server gave us cooking directions for all of it, and plenty of sauce to go around! Fun tip, the veggies are bottomless. We finished off the evening with a small chocolate fondue that was more than enough for all of us, and we ordered that with just fruit for dipping which was great after such a big meal. We had a great time here! Will note, the menu prices are not cheap. Definitely a special occasion type of spot. It's also in the basement of the building, with quite a lot of steam happening, so be prepared for both of those things. But overall really fun! read more

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We had a wonderful experience. Celebrated me and my best friend's birthday here along with our office mates. It is pricey but the experience is wonderful! Paired with our funtastic host/server it was amazing! I recommend to go with a group it is so much fun read more

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Very fun!! Wonderful service and friendly servers!! served with recommendations for first time dippers! read more

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What a wonderful experience this was! This was my first time in this type of restaurant. I loved the decor and the location. I also lived that I had no phone reception and that I could be present with the people that I had come here with. Our waitress was amazing. I have some weird food allergies and she was to ensure that I had a great experience. The food and drink was spot on. I truly enjoyed everything about this place. Definitely check it out! read more

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Best place to go for special accusations. Very interesting pot with meat and desert. Love it!

Fascination use of below the streets in Portland. Stairs are the main entrance but there is an elevator if needed. Same day reservations are available. Side note : this location did the cheese course different from others we have been to. Usually it is brought out and prepared in front of you, allowing for chit chat, but here it was already done when it arrived. read more

For Valentines this year my girlfriend and I wanted to try out the Melting Pot. Neither of us have ever done fondue and we were both excited to try. We booked online which was straight forward and easy. Because it was Valentines we had to select a package and agree to a special menu. We picked the Toast package. This was the lowest tier, it was 75 dollars per person and included your choice of a glass of champagne or non-alcoholic cider. You also had to agree to a 19% gratuity. Making the meal 180 for two. The entrance to The Melting Pot is really cool. They have an archway at the corner of a block with a stair well that leads you underground into the restaurant. Upon getting into the restaurant things start to go downhill. The interior has a very outdated feel to it. Personally, the outdated interior gave me a dirty feel to it, but my girlfriend reassured me it's just old. There was also a lack of a dress code. For a meal that starts off at almost 200 dollars we both expected a dress code. But o boy, we were mistaken, many people were inside in sweats pants, hoodies, gym shorts, and gym shirts. I guess, we should've expected it as we are in Portland, but in my opinion it initially took away from the fancy date night imagine. The service at the table was also not the best. Upon asking if this was our first time doing Fondue, our waiter reluctantly explained how it all worked and what to expect. After this explanation we ordered. We got the bacon and Brie cheese, bacon and bleu salad, mojo main course, and the flaming turtle. All of the courses were good but in my opinion not up to the price. The service was also good but again not up to the price. We went through our main course extremely slowly because we thought each skewer was for a different course. It wasn't until an hour and a half later (of working on just the main course), our waiter told us that we can use multiple skewers for the main course and that they will give us more for dessert. Ultimately, we both really enjoyed the fondue experience but were disappointed with the service and food. In conclusion (tldr), fondue was a fun experience and we both had a great time. We were disappointed with the food quality and service as we felt it did not live up to the price. read more

Definitely not budget friendly but oh so yummy! The food was delicious and we loved being able to all get our own entrees that suited our tastes best. Also, our waiter was fantastic! I didn't catch his name but honestly all the waiter staff we encountered were friendly, informative and joked along with us like they were part of the party it was wonderful! I was a little worried when it seemed like we had to go underground IN PORTLAND for this restaurant but it was so clean out front of their door and the inside was so nicely decorated, cute but not too much, it was a delight! read more

OMG this place has my heart. It was one of the highlights during my visit to Portland for the first time. Parking was super easy to find as I went on a weekday evening, and the place is in a quiet location downstairs of downtown Portland. I was waited on by Kim and she made my experience very pleasant and worthy of coming back for more. I was by myself but she was kind enough to accommodate me with the four-course experience (for one) that is normally created for two people. This included an appetizer cheese fondue, followed by a hearty salad, then a main entree with so many options and signature sauces, ending lastly with a dessert fondue. Everything was amazing and I'm so glad that I saved my appetite all day until I arrived here. I surely was stuffed by the time I left, and was feeling pretty satisfied that I got to try so many different tastes all in one sitting. For the first course, I was provided three different types of bread, green apple, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. The green apple was surprisingly tasty and one of my favorite items to use with the loaded baked potato (minus the bacon) cheese fondue. The salad was also one of my favorite things on the menu. It was made perfectly with peppercorn ranch, croutons, arugula, scallions, and shredded cheddar cheese. All of my favorite ingredients in a salad! I am vegetarian and sensitive to mushrooms but Kim kindly accommodated my dietary needs and substituted more potatoes for the mushrooms in my entree course. I was very happy with that. The impossible polpettes were also very tasty with the mojo broth that I chose from the four options provided. At this time, I was starting to hit a wall but kept a little room for dessert. The dessert course was very special to me. I chose the pure milk chocolate fondue and it came with so many variety of goodies to dip with. Out of the ten items provided, my favorites were the shortcake, strawberries, and bananas. I'm sure everything else was fantastic, but unfortunately I had no more room to try them. The mai tai that I ordered was also delicious and came in a cute tiki cup with umbrellas. I'm so glad that I chose to come here for dinner during my visit to Portland. Not only do the friendly staff keep checking on you every five minutes to make sure you're well accommodated, but they also make sure to time it perfectly with how fast you finish each course. This was one of my favorite things. I highly recommend for special occassions, or even if you're just like me touring a new city for the first time. This place is amazing, and I feel like the overall experience is underpriced considering how lovely everything turned out to be. Would definitely return here if I visited Portland again! read more

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Yelp Review for The Melting Pot I took my family to The Melting Pot today, and we had an amazing time! This was our 4th time to this location. The food was delicious, and the fondue experience is so much fun. Our waiter, Jerry, was awesome--super friendly, attentive, and made the whole meal even better. He explained everything perfectly and made sure we had everything we needed. We'll definitely be back! This is our 6th Melting Pot location we have visited. read more

I really enjoyed my experience here. I dined with a friend and we ordered the Big Night Out dinner for two. The restaurant was clean, lit warmly (not too bright and not too dark, and the server was okay. There were times we were waiting for drink refills or more food. Overall, I enjoyed the food and experience. The food was great and tasted fresh. My only criticism is the 4th course with the chocolate fondue was super sweet. We couldn't finish the course. It felt like diabetes waiting to happen. I would happily visit this restaurant again. It's unique and not just dinner, but an experience. read more

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This review is for dinner for two on a Friday evening. While we have been to Melting Pot before, this was the first time at this location. Our server Justin (I hope that's right, I'm bad with names) made this a great night out. My wife and I split the dinner for two, and nearly everything was exceptional. The drinks were tasty and food came out in exactly the time needed to appreciate the flavors while having a nice flow. As the appetizer we opted for the classic alpine, which is always a good choice for variety and taste. For the main entrees we chose the classic and the land and sea using the coq au vin cooking style- both had some overlapping items but everything was fresh and of very high quality. We did not have time to get to dessert, however Justin kindly gave us an IOU. Even without dessert this was one of the best meals in a long time and we look forward to returning. I also have to say that wow it's looking nice out in downtown Portland lately - do yourself a favor and take the time to come out if it's been a while. read more

The wife and I had a really good experience here celebrating Valentine's Day. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. The only minor negative was the booth was very tiny. Nico, our server, was excellent with a nice blend of friendliness and professionalism to make the dinner a fantastic experience. We'd heard the restaurant had been in decline, but I think it is worth another look based on our experience. The extra touches for Valentine's Day were also well executed. The last tip - come hungry as you get a lot of food! read more

The Melting Pot - A wonderful Valentine's Day experience. - Fondue Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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