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The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA

The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

4.5 (2611)
$50 and over
Fondue
901 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Vegan, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    E Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Trolley stops on 5th and C st
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Ultimate Romance Dinner for Two- $249

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a Romantic Night Out with a Four Course Dinner for two, A Dozen Roses, Rose Petals with a Floating Candle on the the table top, as well as a Bottle of Sparkling Wine with Heart Shaped Strawberries on the rim. End the night with a take home photo for memories. Payment will be added to final check.
    Ultimate Romance Dinner for Two- $249 Photo
  • Touch of Romance - $19.95

    Multiple dates available
    Spice up your night with a Touch of Romance. Rose Petals and a Heart Shaped Floating Candle elegantly placed on the table before you arrive. Payment will be added onto final check.
    Touch of Romance - $19.95 Photo
  • Balloon Bouquet - $30

    Multiple dates available
    Bring joy to every occasion with a vibrant Balloon Bouquet. Payment will be added to final check.
    Balloon Bouquet - $30 Photo

What 2,611 people are saying

The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Good for special occasions

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter offers a unique fondue dining experience in a charming historic setting. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and memorable atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. The four-course meal is a standout, offering a fun and interactive dining experience. Happy hour specials are highly recommended!

2,611 Reviews
  1. Antonio VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente!, my wife and I took our moms for dinner and everything was wonderful. I forgot the waiters name but he’s from Spain and he’s service was 10/10. We wanted for our moms to have a good experience and dinner, it didn’t disappoint.
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded 4 days ago
    I'm so glad to hear you and your family had a wonderful time dining with us, Antonio! Our team takes great pride in providing outstanding service, so it's especially rewarding when guests recognize their efforts. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  2. WillnAli VIP

    San Diego35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! We had Hamilton tickets for the 7:00pm show, so we wanted a restaurant we already knew had delicious food. We were once again happily satisfied, Silvio was the one who took care of us that night and did a fantastic job!! Thank you Silvio!! May, June and July are all our important dates to celebrate, so we’ll definitely be back again!!
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded 1 day ago
    Will, I am so glad to hear you had an excellent experience at our restaurant! Thank you for the kind words about Silvio - I will be sure to pass along your praise. We look forward to celebrating more special occasions with you in the future.

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  3. Anne VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server went above and beyond to make our daughter’s bday special. Amazing service!
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded 4 days ago
    I am so glad to hear that our staff went the extra mile to make your daughter's birthday celebration a memorable one, Anne. It brings us immense joy to know that our commitment to exceptional service shone through. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to have the opportunity to create more cherished moments for you and your family in the future.

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  4. Carla

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fun night out. Who can say no to cheese and chocolate?
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded 4 days ago
    Carla, thank you for your review and for dining with us. I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and creating memorable evenings for our guests. Your positive feedback means a lot to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Richard

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Mother's Day menu and presentation. Everyone greeted my wife with a happy Mother’s Day. overall a great experience for us.
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on May 13, 2025
    Richard, I am so glad to hear your recent Mother's Day experience was an enjoyable one for you and your family. We strive to make every visit a memorable occasion, especially on holidays like Mother's Day. Thank you for the kind feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  6. Michael

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always awesome food! This was a very cool old building and service was top notch! Highly recommended!
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on May 13, 2025
    Michael, I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our establishment! It brings me great joy to know that the ambiance, service, and delectable cuisine left a lasting impression. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation; we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  7. Bridget VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice Mother’s Day!!!!!! Didn’t have to cook!!!!!!!!
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded 4 days ago
    I am so glad you enjoyed your Mother's Day with us, Bridget! Thank you for choosing to celebrate with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  8. Mara VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The cheese fondue tasted more like wine than cheese. The quality of bread and veggies was mediocre. The classic chocolate fondue was good. It was way over priced for the quality of food. We won't go back.

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  9. Amy

    San Diego6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good as usual, wine was sub par. Place was extremely loud with one party behind us loudly face timing for half an hour, kids, screaming and using their fondue forks as drums and generally just very loud and chaotic.

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  10. Alex

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love coming here!! The whole experience is great!! You have to try it at least once but I promise you you will come back.
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on May 5, 2025
    I am so glad you enjoyed your experience with us, Alex! It brings me joy knowing our team was able to provide excellent service and a memorable dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter is rated 4.5 stars by 2611 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

901 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Vegan, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • 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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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
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