The Melting Pot - Columbia SC
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Takeout
(803) 731-8500Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Fondue
- Hours of operation
Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
(803) 731-8500
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Catering
We offer a variety of chocolate fondues to enjoy at any venue. Please contact Columbiasc@meltingpotfranchise.com for details.
- Private party facilities
We have a large party area that seats up to 40 people. We are happy to provide a large party menu and even open early for parties of 10 or more! Please contact us directly for more information!
- Private party contact
Allison Yoest: (803) 731-8500
- Neighborhood
Columbia
- Parking details
None
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
Experiences
Thursdate
$45.95 per person
Multiple dates availableKeep the romance going with our new decadent date night! Make a reservation with us any Thursday and ask for our "Thursdate" special. We'll seat you at a candle lit table sprinkled with rose petals. You'll also enjoy our Thursdate menu which features a 4-course dinner for $45.95 per person and our exclusive Sparkling Chocolate Fondue.
Menu
Our canola oil is cholesterol free and contains 0g of trans fat
Four-Course Dinners for Two
The Complete Experience
A four-course experience for two including your choice of cheese fondue, salad, entrée and chocolate fondue. Entrée options are listed in Step 3: Entrée & Cooking Style
- For Two$90.95
Big Night Out Dinners
Our most extravagant dinners are designed for two to share. Includes your choice of cheese fondue, salad, entrée and chocolate fondue. Entrée options are listed in Step 3: Entrée & Cooking Style
- For Two$99.95
Step 1: Choose a Cheese Fondue
Choose any cheese, one per cooktop. Served with artisan breads and seasonal fruit and veggies (392 cal). Gluten-free dippers available upon request. Choose one cheese fondue per cooktop. Ask your server about vegan cheese fondue options. Charcuterie Dippers ($4 each, $10 for all three): Smoked Salami (Gluten-Free) (130 cal), Prosciutto (Gluten-Free) (71 cal), Salami Picante (Gluten-Free) (110 cal)
Wisconsin Cheddar
Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Sam Adams Boston Lager®, Garlic, Spices. (347 cal per serving). Gluten Free base available upon request
Classic Alpine*
Gruyère, Raclette, Fontina, White Wine, Garlic, Nutmeg. (368 cal per serving)
Spinach Artichoke
Butterkäse, Fontina, Parmesan, Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Garlic. (302 cal per serving)
Fiesta Flambé
Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Lager Beer, Housemade Salsa, Jalapeño, Tequila Flambé. (356 cal per serving). Gluten Free base available upon request
Quattro Formaggio
Butterkäse, Fontina, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan, White Wine, Roasted Garlic, Basil & Sun-Dried Tomato Pestos. (374 cal per serving)
Loaded Baked Potato Cheddar
Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Vegetable Broth, Green Goddess, Garlic & Wine Seasoning, Potatoes, Bacon, Scallions. (344 cal per serving)
Step 2: Choose two Salads
Choose any two salads, one per person
Melting Pot House*
Romaine, Butterkase and Fontina Cheeses, Tomatoes, Croutons, Scallions, Egg^, Choice of Dressing. (179-234 cal). Gluten Free without croutons
Caesar
Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan-Dusted Pine Nuts. (123 cal). Gluten Free without croutons
California
Mixed Greens, Candied Pecans, Gorgonzola, Tomatoes, Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette. (117 cal)
Apple Bacon Spinach
Fresh Spinach, Crimini Mushrooms, Egg, Spicy Pecans, Granny Smith Apples, Housemade Apple Bacon Vinaigrette. (203 cal)
Step 3: Entrées and Cooking Styles
Complete Dinner for Two
Choose any two entrées below. Premium proteins and vegetarian items served with seasonal veggies (117-132 cal). Prepare your entrée in a fondue cooking style of your choice, one per cooktop. Add a Lobster Tail^ MKT Price to any entrée (110-152 cal) (Gluten Free). Add a Premium Filet Mignon Medallion^ to any entrée for just $14.95. (119-161 cal) (Gluten Free). Add a Jumbo Prawns^ to any entrée for just $11.95. (101-143 cal) (Gluten Free)
Pacific Rim
Shrimp^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Chicken Potstickers^, Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna^, Duck Breast^. (312-355 cal). Gluten Free with substitutes for Teriyaki Steak and Chicken Potstickers
The Garden Pot
Plant-Based Bratwurst^, Impossible™ Polpettes^, Red Onion, Asparagus, Zucchini, Mini Sweet Peppers, Wild Mushroom Pasta*, Artichoke Hearts. (280-351 cal). Gluten Free with substitute for Plant-Based Bratwurst, Polpettes and Mushroom Pasta
Land and Sea*
Garlic Pepper Steak^, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^, Shrimp^, Atlantic Salmon^. (393-446 cal). Gluten Free with substitute for Herb-Crusted Chicken
Steak Lovers
+$6 per person. Garlic & Wine Filet Mignon^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Garlic Pepper Steak^. (428-498 cal). Gluten Free with substitute for Teriyaki Steak
The Classic*
+$3 per person. Shrimp^, Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork^, Teriyaki- Marinated Steak^, Garlic Pepper Steak^, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^. (396-454 cal). Gluten Free with substitutes for Teriyaki Steak and Herb-Crusted Chicken
Surf and Turf
+$3 per person. Premium Filet Mignon Medallion^ and Jumbo Prawns^. (228-482 cal)
Fondue Favorites
+$3 per person. Herb-Crusted Chicken^, Shrimp^ (Cajun seasoning available upon request on these select items) (Gluten-Free), Garlic & Wine Filet Mignon^ (Gluten-Free), Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^ and Choice of One Item Below:
All-Natural Chicken Breast^
(94-136 cal)
Duck Breast^
(69-111 cal)
Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork^
(89-131 cal)
Garlic Pepper Steak^
(76-118 cal)
Atlantic Salmon^
(151-193 cal)
Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna^
(114-156 cal)
Chicken Potstickers^
(100-142 cal)
Plant-Based Bratwurst^
(80-122 cal)
Impossible™ Polpettes^
(67-109 cal)
Wild Mushroom Pasta^
(175-216 cal)
Big Night Out Dinners for Two
Choose any two entrées below. Premium proteins and vegetarian items served with seasonal veggies (117-132 cal). Prepare your entrée in a fondue cooking style of your choice, one per cooktop. Add a Lobster Tail^ MKT Price to any entrée (110-152 cal) (Gluten Free). Add a Premium Filet Mignon Medallion^ to any entrée for just $14.95. (119-161 cal) (Gluten Free). Add a Jumbo Prawns^ to any entrée for just $11.95. (101-143 cal) (Gluten Free)
Big Night Out
Garlic & Wine Filet Mignon^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^, Shrimp^, Atlantic Salmon^, Wild Mushroom Pasta^. (347-397 cal per serving). Gluten Free with substitutes for Teriyaki Steak, Herb-Crusted Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
Bigger Night Out
+$12.95 for two. Lobster Tail^, Garlic & Wine Filet Mignon^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, HerbCrusted Chicken^, Shrimp^, Atlantic Salmon^, Wild Mushroom Pasta^. (457-507 cal per serving). Gluten Free with substitutes for Teriyaki Steak, Herb-Crusted Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
Fondue Cooking Styles
Prepare your entrée with one of our cooking styles, one per cooktop
Court Bouillon
Seasoned Vegetable Broth
Coq Au Vin*
Burgundy Wine, Mushrooms, Scallions, Garlic
Mojo
Caribbean-Inspired, Garlic, Cilantro, Citrus
Cast Iron Grill
Tabletop Grilling
Bourguignonne
European Style, Canola Oil, Panko, Sesame Tempura Batter. Gluten Free without batter and panko
Step 4: Choose a Chocolate Fondue
Choose any chocolate, one per cooktop. Served with a variety of sweet treats and fresh fruits (508-569 cal). Gluten-free dippers available upon request. Choose one chocolate fondue per cooktop. Ask your server about vegan chocolate fondue options. Sweet Additions ($4 each | $10 for all three): Cream Puffs (180 cal) | Macarons (200 cal) (Gluten Free) | Cheesecake (327 cal)
The Original
The smooth flavor of milk chocolate is melted with crunchy peanut butter. (289 cal per serving)
Flaming Turtle*
The creamy flavor of milk chocolate is melted with caramel, flambéed, and topped with candied pecans. (333 cal per serving)
Pure Chocolate Fondue
Pick from the flavors of milk, dark or white chocolate. (272 cal per serving)
Yin & Yang
The decadent and buttery flavors of dark and white chocolate fondue are artfully swirled together. (295 cal per serving)
Bananas Foster
The buttery flavor of white chocolate is melted with bananas & dulce de leche, and flambéed. (345 cal per serving)
Cookies 'n Cream Marshmallow Dream
Decadent flavor of dark chocolate is swirled with marshmallow crème, flambéed, and topped with Oreo® cookie crumbles. (337 cal per serving). Gluten Free without cookie crumbles
What 836 people are saying
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- 4.7Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
The Melting Pot - Columbia SC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (803) 731-8500.
The Melting Pot - Columbia SC is rated 4.8 stars by 836 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(803) 731-85001410 Colonial Life Blvd W Columbia, SC 29210
Additional information
- Neighborhood
Columbia
- Hours of operation
Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Cuisines
Fondue
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Parking details
None
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
- Phone number
(803) 731-8500
- Catering
We offer a variety of chocolate fondues to enjoy at any venue. Please contact Columbiasc@meltingpotfranchise.com for details.
- Private party facilities
We have a large party area that seats up to 40 people. We are happy to provide a large party menu and even open early for parties of 10 or more! Please contact us directly for more information!
- Private party contact
Allison Yoest: (803) 731-8500