The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

Name: The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter
Address: 901 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 234-5554
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2126 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fondue

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Welcome to The Melting Pot San Diego Gaslamp

Located on 5th Ave & E St in the historic Gaslamp Plaza Suites, the San Diego - Gaslamp Melting Pot Restaurant brings a truly unique, romantic and interactive four-course fondue dining experience to San Diego's vibrant downtown dining scene.!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Fondue, Fusion / Eclectic, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 234-5554
Website
http://www.meltingpot.com/san-diego-gaslamp/specials
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Carmelo Ortiz
Catering
Available
Private party facilities
The Melting Pot has two private dining rooms to serve our guests. The first accommodates 8 people comfortably while the second suits up to a party of 16.The whole restaurant is also available for larger parties
Private party contact
Reservations: (619) 234-5554

Location
901 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Cross street
E Street
Parking details
Valet is currently suspended due to Covid 19 protocol. There are several public parking lots available on Fifth and Sixth Avenue.
Public transit
Trolley stops on 5th and C st
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Available Every Wednesday Through July 20. There is no greater pleasure than coming together with friends and family over fondue. So this summer, we're making weeknights special with Forever Fondue™ Endless Entrée! Enjoy a 3-Course experience with endless herb-crusted chicken breast, shrimp, teriyaki-marinated steak, and more plus your favorite salad and chocolate fondue. Make it a 4-Course with your favorite cheese fondue. Pair it all with our signature Cocktail Creations for a night of endless laughter and happiness, too. We love a good get-together as much as we love fondue. So round up your Fondue Crew, head to the Melting Pot. 3 Courses: $54 per person. Includes salad, endless entrée, and chocolate fondue. 4 Courses: $64 per person. Minimum purchase of two required for 3- and 4-course options. No sharing. Not valid with any other offer.

Cheese Fondue

Choose any cheese fondue to share, one per cooktop

Wisconsin Cheddar
Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Sam Adams Boston Lager®, Garlic, Spices. (347 cal per serving). Gluten Free with Redbridge beer
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
Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Lager Beer, Housemade Salsa, Jalapeño. (332 cal per serving). Gluten Free with Redbridge beer
Quattro Formaggio
Butterkäse, Fontina, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan, White Wine, Roasted Garlic, Basil & Sun-Dried Tomato Pestos. (374 cal per serving)
Wisconsin Trio
Butterkäse, Fontina, Gorgonzola, White Wine, Sherry, Shallots, Scallions. (374 cal per serving)

Salad

Choose one salad per person

Melting Pot House*
Romaine, Iceberg, Cheddar, Tomatoes, Croutons, Scallions, Egg, Choice of Dressing. (221-276 cal). Gluten Free without croutons
Caesar
Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan-Dusted Pine Nuts. (133 cal). Gluten Free without croutons
California
Mixed Greens, Candied Pecans, Gorgonzola, Tomatoes, Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette. (125 cal)
Strawberry Almond
Mixed Greens, Strawberries, Honey-Roasted Almonds, Feta, Housemade Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette. (210 cal)

Entrée

Served with seasonal veggies (117-132 cal per serving)

Signature Endless
Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork^, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^, Shrimp^. (247-295 cal per serving)
Premium Endless
+$5 per person. Premium Filet Mignon^, Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Wild Mushroom Ravioli^, Shrimp^, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^. (247-295 cal per serving) Gluten-Free with substitutes for Teriyaki Steak, Herb Chicken and Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Fondue Cooking Styles

Prepare your Forever Fondue Endless 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
Bourguignonne
European Style, Canola Oil, Panko, Sesame Tempura Batter. Gluten Free without batter and panko

Chocolate Fondue

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)
Rocky Road
The rich flavor of dark chocolate is swirled with marshmallow crème, flambéed, and topped with candied pecans. (340 cal)

Cocktail Creations

Berry Bubbly Spritz$10.95
La Marca Prosecco, Fresh Strawberry Purée, Lemon Juice, Lavender-Infused Syrup, Cointreau Orange Liqueur
Main Squeeze$10.95
Absolut Citron Vodka, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Raspberries
Pêche Please!$12.95
artell VS Single Distillery Cognac, Grand Marnier, Peach Purée, Fresh Lemon Juice, Mint
Old Fashioned (Modern)$13.95
Knob Creek Rye Whiskey, Brown Sugar Cube, 18.21 Earl Grey Bitters, Orange Peel, Filthy Cherry

What 2,126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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jessica
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was phenomenal. He went out of his way to make it a special occasion.
ST
SusanT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for the value. Spinach/artichoke fondue was fabulous and the Rocky road fondue was over the top. Although e could have used more dipping items to get every last drop of chocolate!!! Great service!
A
Alex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I would recommend for a nice fun enjoyed romantic dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience
NH
NataleeH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food5service2ambience2
Way to hot in the restaurant to enjoy the meal, which was a first, it is usually very cold. Server was very slow, to the point we spent 20 minutes at one point after finishing a course before the next course came. Overall our most disappointing visit to the melting pot, I’m surprised to say.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
Disorganized, dirty and run down, untrained service, food badly presented, hostess did not take care of us as promised, drinks were too small, nothing to write or recommend anyone to visit and enjoy a meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Someone had checked in under my reservation initially, but they immediately got us seated despite the mix up. Wonderful service and food. Definitely a pleasant experience for a date night with my husband 🥰
V
Viviana
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Course course entree, and got to pick the courses. Food was better than expected, and the service was very helpful and efficient. Definitely recommend for a special event; date night, anniversaries, or birthdays 🎉
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall such an amazing experience. The food tasted great and the service is always the best.
KM
KatieM
San Diego
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Going away gathering.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience3
Food was great. Service was great. What I didn’t like was how hot it was, especially when the fondue burner is on. A little pricey
MS
MichelleS
Palm Springs
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brought a friend after seeing a play at the San Diego Civic Theatre. We ordered cheese (spinach artichoke), salad (strawberry almond) and chocolate (turtle). Everything was fresh and delicious! We also had a yummy mai tai which was excellent. Our server was great too. All of the staff were very attentive. Great experience!
MG
MakaylaG
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Experience and food was very good. Service was fast. Only small miscommunication with drink orders. Overall great, would go again and recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Seated very quickly. Server was very nice about explaining everything and giving us time to decide. Food came quickly after ordering. Only thing that would be better is if they offered a fruit plate only option for the chocolate fondue.
E
Eileen
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
VEGAN FONDUE?! Yes they have a vegan menu and we drove 2 hours for that very reason. :)
JC
JudeC
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Enjoyable and romantic dining experience for 2. We were sat at an intimate and quiet table, the ambiance was nice. We liked the historic building as well. Our waiter was great. He was informative and came to check on us the perfect amount. He had good timing with his service. The food was fresh and enjoyable. Great fondue experience.
DS
DavidS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The melting pot experience was amazing! The food was great, our server was great, the entire staff was very accommodating. This is a must visit restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Experience was one of a kind. Love everything and our waiter J made it perfect. We will be going back again regularly.
CR
CaptainRox
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Thursdate Menu is very satisfying. Though there wasn't enough chocolate. I think it's because of the shipping chain still making it rough for these restaurants. But that's fine, still giving it five stars though.
AY
AndyY
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food, great atmosphere and great service! Excellent place for an intimate, anniversary, birthday or date night.
JY
JoshY
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! The food was fantastic, the service was outstanding, and the ambiance was perfect for almost any occasion.
RB
RobertB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been many times and have never been disappointed. My wife's birthday dinner was a delight. Our waiter and other staff were very courteous and helpful. The food was excellent as always, although we noticed the salads were smaller and the prices were up some from our last visit 6 months ago. Inflation hits everyone. A bus person spilled some of our 3/4 empty wine bottle and they brought us a full new one. The Melting Pot is not an inexpensive restaurant but the food and service are terrific. The experience is unique. Great place for a celebration or romantic date night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I love this place. Have been coming for 12 years. The pacing of the meal is perfect. Plan on an event instead of a restaurant.
TV
ThomasVanDermark
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food with great service for an affordable price. Would definitely come back.
SK
StevenK
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Beautiful Location. Great food. A bit over-priced but it is fondue so it is not unexpected. The service is a little bit hit or miss. There are many staff members but communication is not consistent so you might get a few different answers to your requests.
LR
LizR
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious. My husband and I dined here together while visiting in town. We got too excited when the first two courses came out and didn't get a photo. We started with the spinach artichoke cheese. The pretzel bread was our favorite dipper. We then moved onto the house salad. I got the peppercorn ranch dressing and my husband got the house dressing - both were delicious. For our entrees we had an array of meats, seafood and ravioli paired with veggies and dipping sauces. We selected the coq au vin to cook our food in and it had a lot of flavor. Our favorite meat was probably the teriyaki sirloin. You must have room for dessert, the chocolate fondue is AMAZING! We ordered the chocolate turtle (milk chocolate, caramel, nuts and flambé). My husband loved the bananas for dipping and I enjoyed the pound cake. Definitely suggest coming very hungry as all of the courses are something special. Our server, Joseph, was great. He provided us a great background on the cool building that the restaurant was in and how the meal works. He provided excellent service the entire time. I highly suggest dining here if you are looking for a fun, interactive date night experience.
ET
ErikaT
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and awesome service.
f
ferluna
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good service. Very amicable. Slightly u congrí table as we were a party of seven and the tables are not set up for a maximum of six. Overall though, a great experience. Good is perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We had a wonderful experience at the Melting pot! We went to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary and are so happy with our choice! Our service was amazing and our waiter was very friendly and fun. The food was all so yummy, all four courses! And at the end they gave us a "Haopy Anniversary Plate" with a chocolate strawberry! We felt like we were the only people in our private little booth, and the lighting felt very romantic. Overall the experience was so much more fun then a traditional restraunt would have been. We had such a great time and will be recommending this place to everyone! We will also be back for future special occasions!
g
geizera
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
beautiful atmosphere for a date night. Had to wait a bit at times for the next meal which I was hoping wouldn't happen. none the less this place is amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My daughters 21st Birthday dinner at the Melting Pot downtown San Diego will be a memorable evening! Our waiter was so patient, nice and helpful. We had 7 people in our own private room. The Ambience was very comfortable & several employees came into check on us to see how we were doing as the food was getting prepared. I highly recommend The Melting Pot in the gaslamp district in San Diego for any Special Occasion, date night etc.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were amazing!!!
j
jasons
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Good food! had a good experience. Was my first time, but really liked it. Will be going back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just wanted to thank you all for making our 1st visit outstanding. We were celebrating our anniversary and our waiter made sure to acknowledge that and we were so grateful. We will definitely be back.
MS
MariS
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I greatly enjoyed our 4 course dinner. The service was great and we will definitely return.
RB
RachelB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
Very expensive for very little food. Service was great
CD
ChristinaD
Palm Springs
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
It took about 30mins for my husband to receive his drink from the bar even though we were the 3rd party seated after opening. The actual meal portion of the experience was underwhelming for the price. You get a few small pieces of meat and vegetables, and two whole mushroom ravioli. I did enjoy the cheese and chocolate portions of the meal though and would probably go back to have those. The meal itself is very slow and it took over 2hrs to complete.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Unique experience for sure. Came to celebrate my daughter's 14th birthday. Food was great! the dipping makes it Unique but having to cook the meat in the broth was too much. Felt bad for the waiter, they have to go up and down the stairs.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yin Yang fondue was incredible
AC
AnnieC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for our anniversary and loved the extra touches they did to make it special!

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
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter is rated 4.7 stars by 2126 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Google Map for The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

901 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross street
E Street
Neighborhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Fondue, Fusion / Eclectic, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet is currently suspended due to Covid 19 protocol. There are several public parking lots available on Fifth and Sixth Avenue.
Public transit
Trolley stops on 5th and C st
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Carmelo Ortiz
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.meltingpot.com/san-diego-gaslamp/specials
Phone number
(619) 234-5554
Catering
Available
Private party facilities
The Melting Pot has two private dining rooms to serve our guests. The first accommodates 8 people comfortably while the second suits up to a party of 16.The whole restaurant is also available for larger parties
Private party contact
Reservations: (619) 234-5554

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The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

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The Most Fun Restaurants in San Diego

Sparkling Chocolate Fondue

Chocolate Milk

Vegan Cheese Fondue

Cheese Fondue

Wisconsin Cheddar

Classic Alpine*

Spinach Artichoke

Fiesta

Quattro Formaggio

Wisconsin Trio

Salad

Melting Pot House*

Caesar

California

Strawberry Almond

Entrée

Signature Endless

Premium Endless

Fondue Cooking Styles

Court Bouillon

Coq au Vin*

Mojo

Bourguignonne

Chocolate Fondue

The Original

Flaming Turtle*

Pure Chocolate Fondue

Yin & Yang

Bananas Foster

Rocky Road

Cocktail Creations

Berry Bubbly Spritz$10.95

Main Squeeze$10.95

Pêche Please!$12.95

Old Fashioned (Modern)$13.95

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