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The Melting Pot - Darien Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.meltingpot.com/darien/specials
  • Phone: (203) 656-4774
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Friday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm. Reservations for Dessert Only Tables are seated after 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Chocolate Fondue is also served in our bar area.
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Fondue
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Resume editing For that special occasion that has to be special, The Melting Pot in Darien is the perfect choice. Fondue dining is fun dining and the perfect way to relax and enjoy the company of friends, coworkers and family. We are able to host parties ranging in size from 8 to 50 guests.
  • Private Party Contact: James Layfield, meltingpotct@optonline.net (203) 656-4774
  • Entertainment: Join us on most Friday's for Cardone's tableside magic. Check with us first to ensure Cardone is present that night.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Brook Street
  • Public Transit: We are located 150 yards from the Darien train station.
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: We share a parking lot with the Darien train station. Parking is plentiful and free after 5:00 pm.
A word from The Melting Pot - Darien
Fairfield County's favorite celebration restaurant. "The Melting Pot is pure entertainment" says the NY Times. The Melting Pot has the recipe to make all your occasions special. Relax in our private, elegant atmosphere and let our attentive servers guide you through our selection of fondues, sauces… and fine wines. Remember to leave room for our prize-winning chocolate fondue.

We are THE venue for Bridal and Baby Showers, Bachelorette Parties, birthdays or any occasion that has to be fun and different.

Fondue is fun and nobody does it better than The Melting Pot in Darien.

Winner "Award of Excellence" Wine Spectator magazine.

Zagat Rated "Excellent".

- Accredited by the American Vegetarian Association 2004 - 2011.

* For parties of 7 or more please call the restaurant.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "Ive been to the Melting Pot 4 other times and brought 2 girlfriends who have never been before. As usual I enjoyed my experience and they did too. You have a good variety of cheeses, main entrees, and chocolates to choose from."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "I took my wife to dinner at the Melting Pot for her Birthday. The atmosphere was pleasant, and the food was delicious and fresh."
    Dined on 6/25/2014
  • "I enjoy going to this restaurant since it is so different from other restaurants. You cook your own food in a fondue pot which take time to do so it forces to relax and unwind. The best part of the meal is the desserts where you get to dip several different kinds of fruit and sweets into the melted chocolate of your choice. Wish I could go back soon,"
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "It was our daughter's 11th birthday and there was acrd waitimg for her on the table when we arrived and a candle stuck in the dessert dish! This made her feel VERY special amd our waitress Sandra was phenomenal! Food was awesome as usual, plenty of it, too. We always recommend the Melting Pot when friends and familyask where to go for a special meal."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Overall, it was good. We had to get new silver ware for my daughter as hers were stuck together in the napkin - ick. There was also some nasty dust on the ceiling. The server was knowledgable and ready to suggest things because it was our first time there. The cheese fondue and chocolate fondue were excellent. However, I would not have gone with the mojo that we did with our entrees. It didn't pair well with the meat at all. We did have fun, and it was a unique experience."
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "This was my third time going here, and it was amazing like always! I had a group of four and we all chose the 4-course experience, which is always fun for the first time! The fondue was pretty amazing, even the salad! The next time I go I will probably skip out on the entrée course and just do the cheese, salad and chocolate. Definitely a fun night out! Enjoy!"
    Dined on 6/18/2014
  • "We were there for my birthday. Our waiter was excellent and very attentive. We have celebrated other birthdays there and it was just a good."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "We had a really nice meal on Saturday. My daughter really enjoyed herself."
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "We go to the Melting Pot about every 2-3 months. My children enjoy the experience of cooking their own food. The greeting and wait staff always have smiles on their faces. Our waiter was Rick, and he was phenomenal. Thank you for another enjoyable meal."
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "I enjoyed touring my taste buds through all 4 courses from cheese fondue to a gourmet house salad and family style entrée to a final stop at the chocolate fondue."
    Dined on 6/6/2014
  • "We celebrated our 20th Anniversary at the Melting Pot and it was just perfect. My wife had been here once before but I never had. We started with a drink at the bar and had such a friendly bartender. Then on the way to our table the waitress gave us an Anniversary card which surprised us. What a nice touch. The atmosphere was quiet, secluded and very romantic. It felt like we were the only ones there. Our server was really fantastic. She was so informative, friendly and there just when we needed her. She really made the experience great, we'd go back again just to have her as a server! All in all just a perfect spot for our Anniversary dinner and we may go back to celebrate our sons graduation!"
    Dined on 5/27/2014
  • "I visited the Melting Pot with my family which included smaller children back in February 2014 to celebrate my nieces' birthday. What an enjoyable experience we all had. We couldn't stop talking about it. The food was delicious, the wait staff very pleasant & knowledgeable, the atmosphere lovely. I told my co-worker about it & we recently visited. She enjoyed the experience immensley. Now she wants to go again & bring her children. Thumbs up to a great eating experience. "
    Dined on 5/23/2014
  • "As always a great place to go for a celebration!food was good and new items on the menu fantastic. I love the idea of the pairing"
    Dined on 5/15/2014
  • "Reservations were for 6:30 p.m. About a 40+ mile drive and allowed plenty of time in case of 5:00 traffic. Arrived one hour early and was seated right away. Mario, our server was extremely pleasant and explained everything on the menu. He made a beverage reccomendation and my daughter and I loved it. It was a truly an exceptional dining experience and a wonderful birthday."
    Dined on 5/12/2014
  • "cheese fondue lacked flavor, bland, rest of meal excellent, did not have dessert"
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "Seating was great - very private. Food was delicious. Server was attentive and friendly. "
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "Absolutely love The Melting Pot! The food is always awesome and I always leave feeling completely full. I wish under the four course meal they would have a meal that was just the teriyaki sirloin and shrimp to minimize the huge portion a bit."
    Dined on 4/28/2014
  • "I always enjoy going to the Melting Pot. Fondue is fun and the food is very fresh. I wish they were closer as I would go more often. "
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "Being my first experience here I thought it was just another overpriced place that people just went for the experience. I was quick to learn that this was not the case at all! The food was amazing, the service was outstanding, and most of all the chocolate fondue was to die for! It is a great place for special occasions and I would reccomend it for absolutely anyone!"
    Dined on 4/18/2014
  • "Had three small children with us and they were very accomodating to our myriad requests regarding the children. We have been to the White plains version of this restaurant and this branch is far superior in almost every aspect...parking, atmosphere, service...no comparison."
    Dined on 4/17/2014
  • "The melting pot was very good. I feel that it is great for people of all ages for special occasions. They have a variety of very good meats, cheeses, and chocolates! "
    Dined on 4/16/2014
  • "Awesome waiter: Very knowledgeable Friendly/polite Meal was served at a nice pace Bathrooms were extremely clean Outside ambiance was romantic/ great for picture taking which we did! Delicious meal / dessert Comfortable setting Friendly staff - the only downfall was the price. Could only afford on special occasions."
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "Food was good - not fantastic - though they were very flexible. We would have ordered more wine but never saw the waitress again till the end of the meal. It's definitely a fun night."
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "I brought friends here for their birthdays. They were greeted with birthday cards from The Melting Pot which was a nice surprise (I let them know ahead of time when I made the reservations). Tam, our waitstaff, was great! My friends had never been to MP and she put them at ease. Explained everything and helped us make the best choices for us. The food was great. The pace of eating is excellent for catching up with friends. We never felt rushed. A lot of the staff stopped by to check in and ensure everything was going well. The manager even came over to ask about our experience and to wish my friends happy birthday. It is very obvious they care about their customer experience."
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "The Melting Pot is a favorite restaurant for celebrating birthdays in our family. Fondue cooking gives you lots of time to enjoy your loved one's special day while tasting all the delicious goodies the Melting Pot has to offer. We tried the BBQ seasoned pork for the first time and it was spectacular! Service is always fantastic at the Melting Pot too. Very accommodating and you never feel rushed. We had our 4 year old granddaughter with us as well and they are wonderful with children. Lovely restaurant, wonderful food and excellent service every single time!"
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "Never disappoints. We did the 4 course experience, each course was better than the next. Our waitress was wonderful, we were seated immediately, and everything was perfect!"
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "Brought my daughter there for her birthday, she was delighted and had a great time. We had excellent attentive service, but not overbearing and the food was very nice."
    Dined on 4/11/2014
  • "I heard about Melting Pot for years, but never had a chance to go. I decide to surprise my boyfriend for his birthday, and I should say he was very impressed. I did not tell him where I was taking him; I wanted to be very special. All I heard from him all evening, “Oh my God, this is so good, this is so wrong how good it is. WOW, it just melts in your mouth.” He was very impressed with everything, so was I. I had the best experience ever. The food, the atmosphere, service, drinks, it was truly EXTRAORDINARY. Thank you for amazing experience. Definitely coming back again!  Yelena"
    Dined on 4/9/2014
  • "We always have loved the Melting Pot so we chose it for our 11th anniversary dinner.This trip was not like all of the other trips we have had.. Our server disappeared often for long periods of time and I'm not sure if other waiters picked up on it, but another waiter took our check for us (without us asking) and others refilled our drinks. He asked if we would like more desserts to dip into the chocolate and we said yes but he never returned so we wasted 1/2 of our chocolate fondue. We sat there for a long period of time between courses. It also seems like the amount of food we got for each course was a lot less than previous reservations. This used to be our go to place for special occasions but we may consider elsewhere next year.."
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "Great experience, great food, great service. Previously went to Melting Pot while visiting in PA. That was our first experience. This time was just as awesome! 2 people in our party had never been. They were explained the process of ordering and how the entire process works with patience and humor. It was a great experience for all of us. We went to celebrate daughters birthdasy and was greeted with a happy birthday from the staff as well as a card waiting for her. Very nice touches!"
    Dined on 3/28/2014
  • "We went to the Melting Pot for the first time a few weeks ago, we can't wait to go back! Definitely a different dining experience that made eating dinner fun. The smores fondue for dessert was by far the best!!"
    Dined on 3/28/2014
  • "The food was okay last night, usually it's amazing but wasn't as good as usual."
    Dined on 3/27/2014
  • "We went here for my wife's birthday. We had such a private booth which made us feel like we were the only two people in the whole place even though it was a Saturday night and the place was busy. Our waitress was awesome! She was very friendly and attentive. The food was good and we had some much fun with the experience of the fondue theme. We cannot wait to go back."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "If you are looking for a gourmet experience this is not the place. If you want a fun night with your kids, it is perfect. Staff very friendly and accomodating."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "The Melting Pot is a great place to bring a date or the family. You will be busy and have things to talk about as you cook and eat. My family and I drive over an hour to go and it is worth the ride. We love the choices, the food, and the service."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "When we want to combine a fun evening with great food, this is our #1 choice. The servers are excellent, friendly and polite. The one we had even remembered us from months ago."
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "Great place for a moderate sized group..fun eats and lots of laughs! plus our server was great!"
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "I think you should try this restaurant, more for the experience than anything else. The food is average and the prices are high for what you get. But, the staff is friendly, the place itself is clean, and it's just plain fun."
    Dined on 3/14/2014
  • "If you like fondu this place hits the mark. A bit pricey but good food. If you don't like working for your food and want everything served to you, stay away."
    Dined on 3/12/2014
  • "If I were to come to Melting Pot and do it all over again I would just come for the dessert. Their food isnt that good, and because you cook your own food for the entree if you are doing it with a group it gets really crowded cooking the food in that small pot. Plus the prices are ridiculously expensive for what you get. Trust me just go out to a different restaurant for dinner and then come here for a fun dessert by dipping yummy bite size desserts in amazing chocolate. That is my advice when coming to this restaurant. Plus this restaurant could use a make over. The carpets need to be redone, there were holes in different places, the booths are very uncomfortable. So sitting there for 2 1/2 hours dipping your food isnt exactly relaxing."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
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