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    The Melting Pot - Richmond

    3.7 (221 reviews)
    PriceyFondue
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE MELTING POT - RICHMOND ATMOSPHERE

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    Romantic
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Anna H.

    My husband surprise me and took me to a birthday dinner at the melting pot. We got the four course meal with the classic and the Pacific Rim. We finished off the meal with the turtle chocolate fondue. They offer special packages like roses to be at the table when you arrive. My husband gave me six roses to represent each decade! The weight staff were friendly and attentive. We had a great time.

    Mojo base with Entrée Fondue
    Cherayna T.

    I love melting pot 10/10 every time I go. I think it's a place everyone should experience at least once. The portions may seem small but you'll definitely be leaving full. The food is always good my favorite part is the cheese fondue. The service is always good and they are attentive. The vibes in there are very nice and it does have a dark vibe but it's not just for couples, you can go with family and friends. Always recommend this place!!

    Chrystal V.

    We enjoy coming around this time of year. We get the full meal for two and it is perfect for myself my husband and our tween daughter. Plus I love the chocolate covered strawberries they give me for my birthday.

    Bacon Parmesan ranch
    Pat H.

    Started with the cheese fondue. Coq au van fondue was delicious. We also got the charcuterie board as an extra. It was wonderful with the cheese. That was delicious. We got mushrooms, scallions and garlic along with some red wine. the pacific rim chicken, potstickers. teriyaki steak, duck, shrimp. The meat douse was not good. Meat was tuff. Would skip this portion. Dessert was the dark chocolate. Very good. The stars are for the dessert and cheese course. The meat portion is not worth it. Our server was pleasant.

    Atmosphere so cute and server Ryan was sooo sweet and nice BUT!! Man $70 per person for some bread, cheese and a couple veggies?? Absolutely not. Will not be returning, glad I saw what it was about I can make my own fondue!

    Starting with our Classic Alpine appetizer and our favorite Cesar salad!!
    Geralyn B.

    The food is always great! Good quality and just the right size portions! It was really nice that the GM stopped by the table to check on everyone. Will say, though no fault of the restaurant, it's just how it is.... The tables seem small. Sometimes there's not enough room when the salad arrives and you're still working on the first course

    Fam Fondue Date Night
    Maria T.

    Fondue? More like Fun Do!! My fam came here for Fondue Date Night! (any Everybody Loves Raymond fans?) This is definitely an "stirring" experience as much as it is a restaurant. The Melting Pot has been in Richmond for decades. This unique Swiss dining adventure is worth the ride! I'm not sure it's worth the price, but it's certainly a great way to enjoy an unusual meal! It's a "hot (s)pot" for a romantic dinner or any special occasion! BTW, fondue comes from the French word "fondre" meaning "to melt". During the cold season in Switzerland, fondue and bread was a way to stretch out meals and limited food during the long winter months! Now, time to whet your "Alp"etite! The ambience in this cozy restaurant is mellow, dim lighting, dark wood, deep colors. We were shown to our table, there were 6 of us, and we nestled in for a long evening. As we perused the menus, most of our party was a tad confused. Six people, 2 burners, and the menu outlined "meals for two". After some math equations (I thought I'd left that behind in high school) and some clarification from the gracious manager, we calculated our order! We decided upon two orders, $95 each order, of the "The Complete Experience for Two" (split 6 ways which saved us $95) a Four Course Dinner, which included the first course: a traditional cheese fondue course with your choice of cheeses and accompanied by artisan breads, veggies, and fruit. We picked the Wisconsin cheddar & the Quattro Formaggio. Second course: choice of salad, our picks were the Caprese and the California salads. Nice and fresh. Next up was the 3rd course: choices of meats/seafood. We ordered the Steak Lovers entrée which came with several different cuts of beef; the Land and Sea, a combo of shrimp, chicken, garlic pepper steak & Atlantic salmon; and the Pacific Rim which had shrimp, chicken potstickers, tuna, steak and duck. You also choose how you want to cook your meats. Yep, the entrées come raw and you cook your own food! Boiling pots of broth to dip your entrée in! The skewers are colored coded so you know which one is which. All in all, the meats were average. Nothing to write home about, but it was interesting to "cook" your own proteins! Last 4th course: Dessert fondue - we chose the dark chocolate pot and the chocolate/peanut butter pot, served with a platter of fruits, rice krispy treats, brownies, blondies, pound cake and marshmallows. The desserts were my fav part of the whole shebang! Don't mind if I fondue! We "skinny dipped" through each course, and our server, Cara, was patient and friendly. Some people don't like my puns, but I'm quite fondue of them! Our drinks were spot on, their bar is pretty good, cranking out beer, wine, mixed drinks and coffee beverages! This is truly a "dining" experience - no fast food here - it was long! It took us about 3 1/2 hours to get through all the courses! I suspect since we are familiar with the menu now, we could do it in about 2-2 1/2. Although I had a great time, and I'm glad we came, to me, this place is a "one and done". It's a place you'd go for a treat, but not on a regular basis. I could see popping in for a dessert fondue though. The restaurant was packed with happy diners having fun with their skewers! So dip away and try this RVA spot for a "cheesy" good time!

    Dessert!
    Jincy G.

    Nick was absolutely wonderful. Celebrated 16 year wedding anniversary this evening and he provided the best customer service, food, ambiance everything was truly great.

    Latrice R.

    If you like cheese, chocolate and wine. This is your place to go. I am a little biased because I am not partial to either. I liked more of the entrees with the broth and meats, in addition to the fruits dessert options. The service was nothing short of amazing. They will steer you in the right direction if you don't know what to get. For what its worth, I would definitely bring the kids back for the chocolate and desserts.

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    The food and service are great.. Ambiance is causal,, nothing special melting pot is a fun experience for people that have never been...

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    Overpriced, food average. Booth seating is cramped. There are better options for the money.

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