Minneapolis, MN.

The Melting Pot

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The Melting Pot - Minneapolis in Minneapolis is a four star Swiss restaurant. This is a great place. This place is moderately priced. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features live music. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.

User Reviews of The Melting Pot

Will never go again

I like to try new things, but sometimes it turns out bad. My family decided to bring my mom to the Meltingpot for a birthday celebration, and made the reservations informing the restaurant that the dinner was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Experienced diner who will never patronize this location again

Last summer was the first time I'd eaten at this restaurant outside of the Chicago area. I am NOT new to this restaurant, this style of dining, nor am I new to dining out in general. I am what one would call...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE that there are so many different choices for the cheese and chocolate fondues. Its much nicer to be able to choose some variation that you'll love instead of something blah. Especially since...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maureen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Umm, who doesn't love bread dunked in melty cheese and fruit covered in chocolate? I have been to the Denver location and ordered the entire five course meal. It was a great experience, but honestly I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is probably my favorite place to eat in the whole world. However, I wish it was more affordable so I could afford to go more than about once a year for a special occasion! My favorite parts of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Traci A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Seriously, how can someone not love the Melting Pot? First, you don't go to a place like this just for the food, you go for the experience and the "kitsch factor." After all, it's fondue! Fondue is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Wow

I don't get the negative reviews I just read below this. My friends and I go to the meltingpot at least once every two months and we always have a great time. The staff are very entertaining and knowledgeable...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kiki d.

2.0 of 5 stars. I usually like Melting Pot, but I was disappointed with a recent trip to the Minneapolis location.The food is good - standard Melting Pot, in my opinion. Chocolate fondue for dessert is my favourite,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Wonderful food, Abysmal service

I was in a large group, we had gotten reservations a while before (which, by the way, we were given the run-around on) and we had specifically told the event coordinator that we needed separate checks and had...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Bad Customer Service! Worst I've ever had!

Went to the MeltingPot for a Bachlorette pary. Great food! Terrible service. Well, we had terrible service. it took us 2 HOURS to get our check. The manager never apoloized, and the waiter, Eric, was rude and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Avoid for parties!

I was in a group who were all looking forward to a night out with fondue, but I wish we'd found another fondue restaurant. While the food was good, the service was the worst I've ever had. Our waiter (Eric, as...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Very nice but very expensive.

Very nice atmosphere, good service, great food. We went on a Wednesday and it was not busy, we were seated immediately. We ordered the Big Night Out ($90 per couple) which included a cheese fondue, salad,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Bad experiences are the fault of inexperienced diners, not of the restaurant.

I would just like preface by saying that I am reviewing as a longtime server and someone who has worked in the service industry for almost a decade now. I am a fan of this restaurant, and am irritated by other...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Bad and Misrepresented

Before we ate and your cafe, we called to inquire about items used such as MSG, peanut oil ect. My wife has several alligeries. We were assured none of the items were used. I spent the night while she indured a migrain headach and stomach cramps. There were 10 of us and we spent just short of $900.00. The small amount of fruits, vegtables and meat was an insult. I could have eaten everytihing myself. I left feeling taked advantage of and lied to. Your people are very good, attentive, professional. You really need to get honest with your pricing. I spent 32 years traveling the U.S. for work. I ate three meals a day out and must say the Melting Pot is the poorest value and experience I have had. I hope you can streamline your operations. Managed correctly a couple should be able to spend $50.00 for two verses $90.00. Drinks not included.
openlist - user review - 02/16/2008

Yelp.com Review - by Douglas C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Dined here on several occasions...all special events.My experience can be summed up with a short story. My wife and I were dining with relatives who were visiting out of town. We overheard the next...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Just 'okay' (that is, if you can get a reservation or table)

First let me start off by saying my first and only visit was okay, however, the food was pricier than expected and 6 of us dined at a long booth with only two pots, which not only made it uncomfortable to dine...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Delicious, but pricey!

I went there on a Thursday night and had made reservations. I arrived early and was allowed to wait in the bar area while they prepared our table. They had the table made up and allowed us to seated before the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Meal Price should be rated $$$$

My fiance and I stopped in for dinner last night, we didn't make reservations although have heard that we probably should on weekends. I figured Tuesday night wouldn't be so hectic & it wasn't so we had no...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Don't make a reservation!!

This restaurant can take reservations, they just don't know how to hold them. We ended up waiting an extra 20 minutes to be seated after arriving on time for our reservation. Hostesses were rude, unfriendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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Fun, unique romantic experience

My wife and I went here last night to use our Entertainment book coupon, so we just got single entrees instead of the big night out. I got the steak and shrimp and she got the chicken. I didn't get a ton of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Disappointing experience

I made reservations 3 weeks in advance to celebrate my birthday and my friend's birthday with a group of friends. We had all been wanting to try this place and we thought this was the perfect time. I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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Overpriced for subpar food

I've been to Melting Pots in other cities and this one is subpar. The drinks are over-priced and the food isn't very fresh. Our oil never got hot enough and the fruit was not high quality. I gave it a four...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Very Overpriced

I do not understand why this restaurant has the high rating that it does. I am only glad that I went there for lunch and spent $18 instead of the $150 that others write about. We got the cheese fondue for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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A Chance For Those Who Missed Out On The Fondue Craze!

I found out about this place while looking for somewhere to eat while visiting Minnesota. I missed the whole fondue craze by about 20 years, so it was a fun first experience. We were there when they opened, so...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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For a special occasion

The service was some of the best I have ever seen. Our waitress was very knowledgeble and extremely helpful. We had to wait to be seated even though we had reservation but the waiting lounge was wonderul. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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Fun Special Event

My wife and I made our first trip here on the Friday night before Valentines day. Our reservation was for 6:30. We arrived at 6:10, got one drink at the bar and were buzzed that our table was ready at 6:25! We...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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Don't waste your time!

For well over $130 for dinner for two, one would expect excellent service and good food, but neither can be had at The Melting Pot. We were seated over half an hour after our reservation, and it was a Tuesday...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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My big night out!

I arranged a night out for my wife last night for our anniversary. I wanted to surprise her and make a very special night of it. The Melting Pot exceeded my expectations. They took of everything for me. We had...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2005
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Be prepared to shell it out

We just had dinner at The Melting Pot. We had a party of 6, and really the only thing worth it was our wonderful server and the company. The food is horribly overpriced. We loved our server who was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2005
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Good for 2 people

I really enjoyed the entire experience. Would recommend going early and making reservations. Will take awhile, so go with someone you want to visit with. The cheese fondue is tasty, but you run out of cheese...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2005
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Different than Your Average Place

I have dined at the Melting Pot in Dallas, and Kansas City, and though it would be the perfect alternative to a regular restaurant experience for my family. You need to schedule at least 3 hours to really...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2005
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It was fun

My boyfriend and I went there for our one year and had a good time. Got seated right away but probably waited 10-15 minutes before the server came or knew about us. It was very interesting and different for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2005
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Disappointed in many ways.

My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary because we had heard nothing but praise for this restaurant; however, we were completely & utterly disappointed. First, our reservations were for 7:30 on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2004
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Some hits and a couple of misses

HITS: Knowledgeable, friendly service. Willing to make adjustments to the package deals so the customer gets exactly what they want. Private, romatic booths & nice ambiance. The lobster was incredible, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2004
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A unique evening

This was my first experience at a Melting pot resturant and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The service was attentive, however there is quite the wait between courses. In the "night out" meal, the steak...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2004
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TRUE FUN with Fondue...

A group of 10 of us had an amazing dining experience at The Melting Pot! We reserved the private room that seats 10. It was perfect for our group... we tend to get noisy. Our server was fantastic. Educated us...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2004
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To Melt... yet again

Dinner 2/7/2004. I have dined at Melting Pot's all over the country and this is a flagship restaurant. There is a minimal corporate feel, it's there just suppressed. A comprehensive (a little weak in the Old...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2004
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Good but $$$$

I had dinner at the melting pot on a Friday night. We got there at around 8:30 (reservation need to be made) till about 11:00 pm. Overall it was a great time but not something that I would do often.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2003
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Do not bother with this place!

My friends & I were looking forward to trying out a new restaurant, especially since none of us have been to a fondue-style restaurant before. We were quite disppointed. We were "greeted" by a group of hosts...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2003
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What a great time!!!

I decided to take my sister out for a special night to celebrate her moving to Minneapolis....what a great choice this was!!!! My sister mentioned right away that she is a vegetarian and our server gave us...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2003
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Outstanding!

I treated my boyfriend to this wonderful establishment for his birthday. We were both new to fondue and the staff was very helpful and extremely friendly. We went for the four course option which is really the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2003
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Buyer's Remorse

We are suffering from buyer's remorse after eating at the Melting Pot this past weekend. The food was good, the service was good, but it was not in any way worth the nearly $300 that we paid for the 4 course...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2003
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Had a great, new experience

Our experience was fantastic. We were seated in a quiet area and our server was friendly and informative. He gave us a lot of attention. He has a great friendly personality and took time to explain the choices...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2003
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A pot of gold

I visited the restaurant with some friends, and we had a blast! The whole experience was great! We entered the door and we're greeted by an enthusiastic host staff. The restaurant was alive with happy...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2003
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If you want a cheeseburger, go elsewhere

My husband and I took a couple as their anniversary present and we had an absolute blast (thank goodness the guy who wanted to drink shots of tequila all night WASN'T there being obnoxious). We easily dropped...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2003
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What a rip off

My fiancee and I decided to try this restaurant for an early dinner. The place was totally empty - a virtual cavern! We came in and the snooty little genderless person at the front asked us if we had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2003
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Great Experience

We celebrated birthdays recently at the Melting Pot and had a wonderful time. The food was good, but it was more the fonduing experience that we enjoyed. Having lived in Switzerland, I've had the opportunity...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2003
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First Date

My date took me to The Melting Pot for our first date. It was an amazing experience. The staff was so attentive and the atmosphere was romantic and fun!! The food was wonderful - the presentation and quantity...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2003
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Glad they are here

I go to the ones down in chicagoland all the time and I am glad they finally expanded up to the twin cities. Have the milk chocolate with ameretto.. devine! They also have great wine selection. LEAVE THE KIDS...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2003
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A Dining Experience

The Melting Pot - grab your friends or family and plan for a 3 hour feast! Definitely go for the four course feast option (cheese fondue, salad, entree and chocolate fondue). The spinach/artichoke and fiesta...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2003
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OpenTable

your fondue experience ? attentive service, the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces, your favorite chocolate fondue. the melting pot ? it's dinner to dine for...
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AOL CityGuide

fondue fantasy feast...
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AOL CityGuide

i first came across the melting pot when i was in n.c. and was blown away!!! i am glad to see it now here in mn. i will surely be attending this one......
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OpenTable

Your fondue experience … attentive service, the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces, your favorite chocolate fondue. The Melting Pot … it's dinner to dine for.
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