The Melting Pot offers an extraordinary dining experience that you won’t find at any other restaurant. Here you'll discover all of the ingredients to a perfect evening, including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and fabulous four-course fondue dinners. No matter what the occasion from a romantic date to get-togethers with friends, meetings or large groups, The Melting Pot is certain to please. Make reservations today and come dip into something different.
"My family and I always enjoyed the 4 course dinner. The themes were always great and well paired! The food was great and the service was awesome! We just missed the "Big Night Out" The fondue is always fun! The chocolate for dessert is the bomb!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"We went to The Melting Pot in Newport News on a Tuesday and it seemed like we were the only people there. We had a great time! Since it was a special occasion, we appreciated how quiet it was. The service was great and the food excellent."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"We went for our anniversary and I was nothing less than blown away with everything! The server exceeded all of our needs and explained the menu to us very well. The food was outstanding and especially the desert was to die for. I will DEFINITELY be back!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, kid-friendly
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Melting Pot is always a fun place to go with 2-4 friends. We are always laughing and having a great time!
It is pricey. Very easy to drop $60-$70 per person if you do the 4 entree deal and have a couple of drinks. However, it is also a great place to wind your evening up and just have a dessert fondue ($6.95 pp) or to meet for drinks and have cheese fondue (@$6.95 pp). I do this quite often.
Portion sizes are just right although since changing their menu ravioli isn't on the "classic" entree selection as it was in the past."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we had such a great time! The waitress was awesome and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! You would think you wouldn't get full, but we could barely make it to the dessert round. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone...and not just for special occasions!"
Dined on 4/20/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"We were offered the "special" for two which was $75 dollars and consisted of a lobster tail and 4 selected meats. This also included the cheese fondu, salad & desert. When the food came to the table I was shocked that the plate consisting of the lobster tail and meats was for the both of us to share. ( I almost told our server to take it back and bring me the check for the cheese. The special wasn't very well explained at all. Our meal took over two hours and we consistantly had to wait between coarses. I started to feel like a hostage by the end of our meal. The resturant itself was very nice, clean and had great atmosphere however the menu is extremly over priced and the quality wasn't what one would expect for a $100 dinner."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"I wasn't sure if I would like the New format for their menu, but it's actually better. I hope they still do the themed dinners as they have in the past with some special choices. THe food is always great because you cook it! It's a great place for a long slow romantic dinner.. Don't miss out on this great dining experience!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Had a great both built just for 2 for my wife and I. The service was quick and ready to explain appetizer, entree, and desert options. It was a great dinner experience in a quiet spot that allowed my wife and I to experience a special night together."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Tucked away in a relatively obscure location in a large shopping center. We were seated in the back of the restaurant, which is very dark. How dark? Dark enough to make it very difficult to even read the menu.
Highlights: drinks and dessert.
The food was very good. If you order the four-course meal the food will ambush you! We enjoyed the cheese fondue course, and the salads were tasty. My wife ordered the salad with the candied pecans, and we were very happy with the quality of the lettuce used. When the main course arrived it didn't look like much meat. However, by the time we had finished the main course we hardly had room for dessert - ambushed by the deceptively large quantity of food!
Service was slow, but solid."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Surprised how many guests brought kids to this fancy restaurant - I think that says more about this neighborhood/area than the restaurant itself. The staff and food were perfect and just like the branches I've been to near DC."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Excellent experience - went for Anniversary with my wife. Excellent food and good service - there was a few moments where there was a little too much time between waitress visits, but overall was a wonderful dining experience and left stuffed. Plan for a lengthy dinner stay compared to regular restaurant especially if you go for the 4-course plan."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"This was me and my dates 1st time here. The Fondue experience was Excellent!! Our waitress was very knowledgeable, comical and a foodie such as ourselves...(we left her a hefty tip) The music had my head bopping, cooking our meal at the table was definitely a first for us. We will absolutely be returning. Keep up the gr8 work.. "Melting Pot" crew."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"The dinner my husband and I had was absolutely wonderful. Our sever Andrew was very patient and helpful with us because this was our first dinning experience. He informed us that he had only started a month ago but he gave the impression he had been there for years. It was even more special because he wished us a Happy Anniversary. The food was azaming but the dessert was our favorite. The only down fall was I wish we had a table in the corner because this was a special evening for us and we were next to a family of six. Overall the dinning was great, can't wait to come back!!!!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"2nd time going to Melting Pot and really enjoyed it both times. Took our kids for desert this last time and it blew their mind. Gonna take them back for full course meals"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"It was a great experience and our server was excellent. Everyone was friendly and knowledge about the menu items. The food was outstanding and full of flavor."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"It was more of an experience than eating out. We got to cook our own food thus making for a wonderful and different experience. My date loved it and was very pleased with me."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"The overall experience was a lot of fun. However, I don't feel that it was worth the high price. If someone was to ask me about a very nice restaurant, & money wasn't an issue, I would absolutely recommend The Melting Pot."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Overall my experience was good. It was the first time for my wife and she enjoyed the experience. My only issue is the wait staff, they were pretty noise talking and singing with each other. It was slow the night we went so maybe the idleness was cause. This would be my only apprehension for not going back. It is a romantic relaxed atmosphere and that would include a quiet efficient wait staff. By the way, I enjoyed the music being piped in, it set the mood and our waitress was excellent."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"The melting pot is definitely a special event go to! The prices are high but reasonable for the experience and quality of food you receive. The gluten free options are not limited to one or two items, everything can be customized! Even the gluten free desert dippers are the same just altered slightly. They have a very friendly and knowledgeable staff and service is excellent. I highly recommend this for a romantic night out or a small group get together."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"I am a big fan of the Melting Pot both Virginia Beach (where I live) and Newport News both of which I have visited a few times. I've always had good service and the food is always fresh and delicious (I suppose it should be fresh since it's still raw when you get the main meat items).
I love the whole idea of the fondue and the dessert is out of this world!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"It's delicious, and I don't even normally eat cheese. Sure it's a little pricey, but it's worth it. Only negative, my wife did the wine pairing and the waiter couldn't figure out how to get the wine out with the food. We had finished eating each course before it came out except for desert, there the wine showed up 10+ minutes before desert did."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Loved the food, but the wine selection is not what they claim. We requested 3 different common wines and they did not have any of them. We would have bought a bottle but ended up settling on a glass of something we had never even heard of? But the food was great. Should provide more vegetables with entree. Servings are a little small for the price. The experience of the fondue however is priceless : ) Not something you can do just anywhere. My family had a fun Valentine's Day. I would like to have coupons or a discount to be able to use for future visits."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"The food was excellent as was the service. We had a relaxed meal with pleasant background music. We conversed, cooked and ate in a very pleasing atmosphere."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"I took a group of 8 year old girls and their moms to the Melting Pot for my daughter's 8th birthday. We had a great time! Since we were a larger group we had a private room, which was wonderful since the girls were a little loud/excited. They loved being able to make their own food, and of course the chocolate was yummy! We had a blast!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Had not been to the Melting Pot in several years. However, was invited to go with friends who were here from out of town. Everyone enjoyed their meal tremendously. Much more flavor in the dishes than we had previously experienced. The swiss cheese and artichoke cheese dip was very tasty. We chose the oil that contained red wine for cooking our entrees. This was definitely the right decision. Delicious!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"I enjoyed dinner very much. Only one piece of meat was gristly, which was unpleasant. Everythng else was very good. Servers were friendly and timely. Did not like the music much, as it was too loud and not a type I enjoy (jazz). Would have preferred no music, to something I dont like at a high volume. Definitely intend to return and enjoy another meal someday. Have referred others already."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Great place and food. Ambience is nice for a special time. Price is a little more than your average chains, but that's to be expected. Gets a little noisy depending on where you sit. If you want a littel more quiet go be there by 4 or ask for a little more secluded booth, there are a few. Noise was not that bad, just one of the only things I noticed as the night wore on. We had reservations at 4:30 and got there at 4:20 and they seated us right away. Not bad for kids something different like the hibachi steak houses. It would be a great time for a group of friends to go out take your time relax with some great drinks nd wrapit up with the choclate fondue!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.