Melting Pot Restaurant

08/16/07

FANTASTIC!!!

by kdesigner at Citysearch

I absolutely can not get enough of this place. The atmosphere, food, drinks and service are all top knotch. And the best part is.....this restaurant is FUN!!! But make sure to come with a huge appetite because there is enough food to fill you up before your main course even comes and you have to leave room for the chocolate!!! Its the BEST PART!!!!!

11/17/08

Big Scam

by cayjim at Citysearch

If you want to throw away your money and cook your own food in dirty water not to mention leaving the restaurant smelling just like the food you just cooked then go for it. If you like chocolate and dont mind the calories then maybe going there just for desert might be for you.

It's hip to dip at this cozy fondue-lover's paradise.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Booths equipped with tabletop fondue pots are clustered together inside the intimate dining room. Start with a cheese fondue, including an assortment of breads, veggies and fruits for dipping. Entrees include lobster, center-cut filet, fish, chicken and vegetarian selections served with a variety of dipping sauces. For dessert, try the flaming turtle, a mix of chocolate and caramel flambéed tableside, served with nut-covered marshmallows, fresh fruit, pound cake, brownies and cheesecake.

05/13/07

GREAT PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC NIGHT OUT!

by damethod at Citysearch

I have visited here several times. You owe it to yourself to have a caramel apple martini while waiting to be seated here. Once seated, you won't be dissappointed by the selection of fondues on the menu. On Valentine's day, they only offer a special menu that is the best I have ever tasted. It features an Italian cheese that I wish they served every day. WELL WORTH THE PRICE! On a regular day, I would recommend the Pacific Rim over the other options. The dumplings that come with it are a nice appetizer to the different meats. Make sure to make some stuffed mushrooms as well!! The cheese and dessert fondues delicious! Overall, every experience I've had at this restaurant has been a good one.

• Pros: GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE
• Cons: COOKING WITH OIL HAS IT'S DANGERS

07/13/06

TAKE IT FROM ME!!!

by misskrista99 at Citysearch

I am a former employee of the MeltingPot and I must say that it is quite exquisite. The staff is amazing and the food is the freshest I have seen in ANY restaruant kitchen. Everything from the salads to the desserts to the bread are prepared fresh daily. The dinner may be a bit time consuming, although with good company it should be very enjoyable. The wine list is very impressive and the wines are stored in a temperture-controlled wine room to guarantee freshness. The bar is a beautiful centerpiece to the restaurant, and their selection is extensive. Leave room for dessert! Great for celebrations and large parties. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended. They have numerous returning customers who come back for the consistent satisfaction. Time for you to be one of them!

• Pros: Romantic, Great Dessert, Great Drinks
• Cons: You have to cook yourself

07/09/06

Fabulous evening

by mcartel5 at Citysearch

I love this place!!!!! I wish I had gone sooner! You must try it. The staff is great and the atmosphere is unique. I loved the dessert:)

04/27/06

just go for dessert

by cris329 at Citysearch

I tried all the menu had to offer... the cheese fondue, the meat and veggie fondue, and the deesert fondue... and by far the only plate worth while getting is the dessert with chocolate. The cheese fondue was great and the food was OK, bu not worth the money The food takes way too long to prepare. I would say the food is average but the dessert is to die for... and on a friday or saturday MAKE RESERVATIONS

• Pros: great dessert, nice setting
• Cons: value for money, too long to cook

02/09/06

A waste of your time and money!

by yoli at Citysearch

The Melting Pot has never failed to disappoint me! Extremely overpriced for self-cooking, average food (except cheese - very good), clothes smell when you leave and the rudest, most obnoxious hostesses in the world! I arrived on my last visit at 5:00 pm on a weekday! It was completely empty. They were going to sit us by the kitchen door. We were giving major attitude and eye rolling when we refused. Go somewhere else!!

• Pros: good parking, nice decor, great cheese
• Cons: expensive, attitude, smelly

10/01/05

Vegetarian Friendly

by carmenfiu at Citysearch

I don't agree with the reviewer who posted before me on 06/15/2005. I'm vegetarian, and love dining at the Melting Pot. Just remember they only serve regular marshmallows for the chocolate fondues, they don't carry those vegan gelatin-free marshmallows. They should offer them and just charge more (they're expensive). So ask them to skip the marshmallows and instead just give you more of the fruit or cake to dip. You can also bring your own vegan marshmallows, which I've done before, and they welcomed it. The gourmet salads and pastas were delicious and vegetarian. And of course, the cheese and chocolate fondues are out of this world. They also serve a plentiful platter of fresh vegetables for the main course. This is actually one of Miami's most vegetarian-friendly restaurants. If you have vegetarian friends, family or date, this is a great place to come and share a meal at!

• Pros: Great for large group, Nice staff
• Cons: Not private enough, Not romantic enough, Long wait for seating

06/15/05

The Melting Pot doesn't do well for spontaniety

by ekormesser at Citysearch

Every time I want to go to the melting pot, I need a week's notice on the reservation. I once tried to come in at 5 o'clock for dessert, and they wouldn't seat me though the resturant had many vacancies. The did however offer me to sit at the bar, which is not very romantic. The food is great, and the service is good, just make sure you make your reservation. Also, make sure the person you are taking is not vegetarian!