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The Melting Pot - Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

The Melting Pot - Knoxville

4.8
4.8
1840 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fondue
For a dining experience you won't soon forget, travel into Knoxville Historical District of the Old City, where you will find the staple Melting Pot nestled on the end of Central Street. The Melting Pot of the Old City has been creating the perfect nights out for over twenty years and can't wait to celebrate with you. The Melting Pot offers a truly unique dining experience created by the art of fondue. The leisurely 4-course dining experience sets us apart from other restaurants, giving you and your family or friends the time to reconnect, laugh and enjoy each others company. Combine our delicious cheese fondues prepared table side, our fresh salads, and exquisite entrees, including choices of seafood, steak, poultry, and fresh local vegetables. Compliment your dining experience 4 course meal with one of our decadent chocolate fondues from Cacao-Trace farms. We proudly offer gluten-free dining options for all four courses and can accommodate most food allergies as well.

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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Dessert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (865) 971-4010
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party contact
    KnoxvilleTN@meltingpotfranchise.com: (865) 971-5400
  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Cross street
    Jackson Avenue
  • Parking details
    .---FREE PARKING---WILLOW AVENUE24/7 Free Parking along the street.FREE COVERED PARKING24/7 Free Parking under the interstate overpass next to Barleys.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • NEW! Ultimate 5-Course Experience

    $93.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    $93 per person This is the over-the-top 5-course VIP fondue celebration that will dazzle and delight all 5 senses: • First Bite: Green Goddess Bacon Tomato • Chef-Crafted Cheese Fondue served with six savory “Double Dippers” • Choice of Fresh Salad • Premium Celebration Entrée (additional charge for Ultimate Celebration Entrée featuring lobster) • Chocolate Explosion Fondue: arrives in a spectacle of fire and sparkles, make sure you take a picture! • Choice of Celebration Flowers (choose one add-on bouquet option) Make any special occasion Ultimate – from a birthday, anniversary, new job, graduation, and more, this menu will give your big night the extra it deserves! Call for availability for day-of reservations. 865-971-5400
    NEW! Ultimate 5-Course Experience Photo
  • New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Menu $82 per person

    $82.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    $82 per person Ring in the New Year in the most delicious way possible with our extravagant one-night-only menu! • FIRST BITE: Chilled Shrimp Cocktail with a Housemade Ginger Cream Sauce • CHEF-CRAFTED CHEESE FONDUE: Champagne Wishes & “Truffle Caviar” Dreams or Green Goddess Cheddar • FRESH SALAD: California or Bacon & Bleu Spinach • NEW YEAR’S ENTRÉE: 6oz Center-Cut Filet, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast, Shrimp (additional charge for Ultimate New Year’s Entrée featuring lobster) • CHOCOLATE FONDUE: NYE Chocolate Explosion or Bananas Foster White Chocolate Then raise a toast to the New Year with our featured Golden Manhattan and Sugar Plum Sour. Reservations are limited. Call for more detail.
    New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Menu $82 per person Photo

What 1,840 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Knoxville

    Best Overall

  • Knoxville

    Best Food

  • Knoxville

    Best Service

  • Knoxville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Knoxville

    Romantic

  • Knoxville

    Good for special occasions

  • Knoxville

    Most Booked

1,840 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience was great. The waitress was excellent, she even made a birthday card for our son. That made his night.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waiter was quite pleasent. Made the whole experience 10x better. Gave us amazing seating and the food was straight amazing.

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  3. Susan

    Charlotte

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Hostess was nothing but rude. To everyone that came into the restaurant. As she made us stand around until she got herself together. She didn’t let our server know we were seated. So we sat there for 15 minutes. You were out of cheddar cheese. My salad was missing nuts. Service was very slow in general.

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  4. DonnieH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    I had to get another waitress to refill my lemonade, we waiting about a hour before she came back after the main course to offer desserts and during the main course she brought my wife the wrong salad and mine had the wrong dressing on it. I am sorry I didn’t get the ladies name.

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  5. AmandaP

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the Melting Pot and Danny was an incredible server! We are from Nashville and have missed having our go to spot. Thank you Melting Pot Knoxville for a wonderful evening.

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  6. Happ

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fun and a terrific waitress! It was a very cool dining experience.

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  7. JuliusM

    E. Tennessee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was amazing -- she was funny, personable and very helpful. The food, as always, was delicious, fresh and didn't disappoint. We love the Melting Pot for all our major celebrations, or even just a simple date night. We'll be back!

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  8. Mohit

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Great service and great atmosphere! A wonderful place.

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  9. MartyB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    We've been several times and would normally give a 4-star review, however this time was not anywhere near up to snuff. The service was very slow even though it was not busy. We only came yesterday to try the Octoberfest beer cheese fondue, as it seemed to be a decent value. It was not. First, the server made our "beer fondue" with the same base, from the same jar, as the Green Goddess fondue the two kids in our party ordered. There were additional spices and cheeses added, but at no point was this any kind of beer cheese. I asked the server/manager that brought the coq au vin for the kiddos' vegetables and meats what made it "beer fondue" and she said there is Sam Adams Octoberfest beer in the initial base. I told her there was no beer in what started our fondue and she snipped back that there were other spices/oils in the base than just beer. Bear in mind that they used the EXACT SAME base for both cheese fondues. This was a disappointment, but not worth discussing further, as no explanation would have changed the situation. The portion size for the meats and vegetables that come with the "beer cheese" were absolutely laughable for two people. A slightly oversized ramakin with 4 small pieces of braised ribs and 4 very small potatoes and maybe half a dozen half baby carrots and what MIGHT have been a single bratwurst cut up on the grill that was brought to the table. The children's portions were MUCH larger. My wife is convinced that we received a portion for ONE person and were charged $46 each for our 3-course meal. Also, our salads were brought out AFTER the cheese course, which made no sense. The black forest chocolate fondue was very good and extra apples and creampuffs were brought out on request. This was by far the biggest disappointment I've had dining in several years. Not enough for me to give up, but I would definitely request a different server if we came back.

    The Melting Pot - KnoxvilleResponded on October 21, 2023

    We're sorry to hear you had a negative experience with us. We take all feedback seriously and are always looking for ways to improve.. We'd love to make this right. The base should have been different from the beer base that goes in green goddess, we will make sure to correct this in the future. Portion sizes are set by corporate, but will definitely pass along the feedback and recommendations. As for the salads, they are always brought before cheese unless requested otherwise. If you wouldn't mind, please give us a call at your convenience to make this up to you. 865-971-5400

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  10. WendyK

    Nashville

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service for my daughter’s birthday! We enjoyed it very much! An experience

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Kay, our server, went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful anniversary experience and dining experience. Her knowledge and overall attitude truly made a difference for us. We have dined several at this location with it always being pleasant. The only less than satisfactory part of our multiple experiences over the years is us noting in advance that I have a sesame allergy, and each time we have been, we have had the sesame seed-covered beef delivered to our table. It’s always a quick fix, but it does take away from the experience a little to need items sent back. It is always resolved rapidly, for which we are grateful. Kay gave us a very fun mocktail suggestion for my daughter, and wrote the cutest anniversary card for us. The Ying & Yang martini was delicious, the food was lovely, and the dessert is always a hit! It was genuinely the most wonderful experience we have had at TMPK, with notable credit to Kay for ensuring we had a great time. We will be back of course, and we will surely request to be served by Kay!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You do have to cook your food haha but everything was amazing

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience! The October fest was delicious and our service was outstanding!!!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Wonderful and would have been absolutely perfect but the burner kept going off and our food took longer to cook. We had duck chicken steak and shrimp with the veggies and they were all wonderful. The cheese was fabulous and the chocolate was the dark and dulce with sea salt. The cheesecake with happy birthday made the dinner very special. Our waitress was wonderful. We will go back.

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  15. Sunshine1

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had put a note on our reservation that we were celebrating my last round of chemotherapy. From the hostess, server, manager, anyone, who came by our table congratulated me. Our server was a cancer survivor who made our evening absolutely memorable. The extra special touches and the dessert plate with a special congratulatory message…it was the best. The food is ALWAYS outstanding here at the Knoxville location. But, the whole staff…you can’t beat them. Thank you Forbes (our server) for making this meal the best ever.

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  16. RandyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I took another couple there. The service was remarkable and the food was outstanding as usual. Our waitress was Reagan. We couldn't have had anyone better. She was spot on with everything. Definitely can't wait to go back.

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  17. Scuff

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and awesome service on a busy game day! Thanks for a great fall family weekend at Rocky Top!!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our server was extremely detail focused and outstanding. Food was wonderful as always!

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  19. ALISONE

    E. Tennessee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Dinner was great and service was great. Overall a fun experience. There was a large table next to us that was extremely loud, almost to the point of being disruptive. It’s a busy, energetic place.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server made our entire night and the great experience and food. We will make this a reoccurring treat when up in Knoxville

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time going. And will definitely go again. Everything was superb

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had Reagan as our server and she was phenomenal!! It was the best restaurant experience I’ve had in awhile

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  23. CathyH

    E. Tennessee

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was good and cheese and chocolate portions were larger than last visit.

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  24. TonyaW

    Western NC

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner. AJ our server was great! We celebrated our anniversary here and everything was perfect. Food was good, service good and atmosphere good. We had a great time.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great quality of food and service!

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  26. reese

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Forbes was fantastic- fun, welcoming, and kind! We absolutely loved her, she went out of her way to make us comfortable and happy.

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  27. tracyr

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s a always a wonderful experience! They are the best!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great experience! Wonderful service and incredible food, lots of fun.

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  29. John77

    E. Tennessee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered the Cheese course, a salad, and a Dessert. That was more than enough food, even though I enjoy their entrees as well. It’s a fun meal and extremely delicious.

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  30. lawandam

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the variety of food we ate. Everything was delicious

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  31. KarenH

    E. Tennessee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, atmosphere and service was excellent! Great experience

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  32. annad

    E. Tennessee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was great however the price was a bit much. By the time we got to entree, we were getting full. The entree was small amounts...if normal volume, we would have had brought much more home. Service was fantastic though!

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  33. ChristineB

    E. Tennessee

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was an awesome experience! Our waitress was amazing and met every need without hovering! Evidently early time is best here because noise was low, we were never rushed and it was totally relaxing.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Took family for a last minute quick dessert. Everything was excellent and the server was very conscientious of Celiac issues and made sure everything was good to go.

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  35. FermorD

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    First time to visit this long standing restaurant, the food was good and the cooking was fun. Be prepared to spend upwards of $200 for two.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my daughters 19th birthday. Food was great & our waiter was awesome.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tried their Wednesday night Bacon Mac and cheese and blueberry lavender chocolate and it was excellent.

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  38. GregC

    E. Tennessee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great and food was excellent. A little to dark for me to read the menu so I had to use my cellphone light but overall it was a great experience.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Fantastic service (even though she was new) and ample portions. It had been awhile since I’ve dined here, and I enjoyed it much more this time.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Their new BFFF menu was fantastic and offered a new twist on their cheese fondue that my son loved! Made him feel special for his special day :)

    The Melting Pot - KnoxvilleResponded on May 30, 2023

    We are humbled to know we truly touched our guest, your son. Thank you, please come dine with us again! Your Knoxville Melting Pot Management

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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

FAQs

The Melting Pot - Knoxville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (865) 971-4010.

The Melting Pot - Knoxville is rated 4.8 stars by 1840 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Melting Pot - Knoxville

111 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jackson Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    .---FREE PARKING---WILLOW AVENUE24/7 Free Parking along the street.FREE COVERED PARKING24/7 Free Parking under the interstate overpass next to Barleys.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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