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The Melting Pot - Portland, Portland, OR

The Melting Pot - Portland

4.4
4.4
2372 Reviews
$50 and over
Fondue
You could just eat dinner ... or ... you can fondue at The Melting Pot! We are a Portland institution since 1989 and we invite you to dine with us today.

* We are unlike any other restaurant in town. We offer a truly unique dining experience that is not only fun and interactive, but delicious!

* We specialize in celebrations, whether it's a birthday, date night or you're just celebrating life!

* We offer special packages for your big night out, including balloons, roses and teddy bears that are ready for you when you arrive.

* Proudly offering, and setting the trend in, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dining options.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Fondue, Contemporary French / American, Vegetarian

  • Hours of operation

    Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (503) 517-8960

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    The Melting Pot is available for daytime events, seating 20 to 220 guests. We offer the same quality of service and attention to detail to large parties that our restaurant is famous for!

  • Private party contact

    Kelly McNaron- kellymcnaron@gmail.com: (503) 517-8960

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    SW 6th Avenue & Main Street

  • Parking details

    Covered and secured parking is available directly across the street at 1025 SW 6th Avenue.

  • Public transit

    Conveniently located just three short blocks south of the Pioneer Courthouse Square MAX station.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Touch of Romance - $19

    Multiple dates available
    Roses

Popular dishes

What 2,372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Good for special occasions

  • Portland

    Kid-friendly

  • Portland

    Romantic

  • Portland

    Good for special occasions

  • Portland

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Birthday Dinner we had a great dinner and our server was knowledgeable and did a wonderful job
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was promt. Helped us understand the menu In detail, He explained everything we needed to know since this was our first visit. Came back and checked on us and seemed more compassionate than most places we have been to. Couldn't ask for a better server. Sorry don't remember his name..
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I have Been to the melting pot many times in the past. They make the fondue in front of you and have excellent customer service. This time I’m told they make it in the back now. It comes out cold and watery. Have to ask for items and even a water refill. Very poor service. Also new payment system gives you only three options for a tip. 24%,21% and 19%. Wtf. There service was worth maybe 5%. Never going back which sucks because it used to be great. I would recommend avoiding this place at all costs. IT IS NOT LONGER WORTH THE MONEY
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For being the very first time ever going here it was an amazing experience. I'm so happy I took my girlfriend here for our first real official romantic date. Thank you so much.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing dining experience! The food was delicious and the staff was so kind. We came in right at 9 (when they closed) but they still gave fantastic service and were very attentive
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Todo excelente, servicio y comida
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We went with another couple. It was so much fun and our server Ashley was really great. The food was amazing and the experience of it was totally worth the trip. The only thing we could maybe complain about was that we were seated at a table with only 1 burner so we all had to share instead of picking stuff for each couple. Not a big deal but it seems silly to pay full price for 2 dinners for 2 when it's only 1 pot and it holds enough for 1 couples choice. Other than that it was a great time and would definitely go back
  8. Patty

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time. The food was delicious and our servers were the best!
  9. Chehalem

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place! Service is great, as well as food and ambiance! It is an event,...take your time and visit while you cook and eat. We probably spend 2.5 to 3 hours here each time!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Loved the experience, the food, the service! Everything was 10/10!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    We added the “touch of romance” package so we were able to sit in a smaller area and they had curtains for privacy! The setting was nice and romantic. The food was okay, though. The experience was fun but I think the food could have been better for the price
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Josh was great!!!
  13. kellyT

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff. Very attentive.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not sure what to say to her than melting pot always delivers on their experience. Service was great, we were seated almost exactly at our reservation time and the food was delicious. They also offer great occasion packages which is always great, makes the night out that much more special with only a little effort.
  15. Bschloe

    Portland

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We go often, it’s our celebration place. And this time was just off. The waiter was super nice, but we waited for along time for drinks, then never got our salads till our main course was at the table, which is not the usual way. The nights service and food was just off. Not normal for our trips to the melting pot for sure… we will go back, but we will hope for better the next time.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience4
    Server overcharged us and was not super kind, but food was good and we got in close to our reservation time.
  17. PJRS1

    Portland

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience4
    Very disappointing experience at one of our favorite restaurants. Been coming to this Melting Pot location for more than 10 yrs, multiple times per year and never had this type of experience. 1 - No waters were offered or brought by server 2 - Server rarely checked back with us, so we had to wait for refills on drinks, vegetables, etc. 3 - Cheese is not prepared at the table any longer. This was part of the “experience” that made MP unique. Restaurant cutting corners to get people out faster. 4 - Portions have reduced significantly. For the cheese entree, there was barely enough cheese to even enjoy 5 - Asked for extra salad dressing when ordering but none was brought until we waiting an extra 10+ min for server to return to table 6 - No garlic and wine seasoning was offered or brought - I had to ask 7 - For the mojo cooking broth, they usually squeeze the orange and other items into the pot. Server didn’t do that; just dumped them all in the pot.
  18. Nicole

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    We were told they were out of the oil for the main course, but then the server said they had enough for one more pot. We weren’t told that they were out of batter though, so our server just brought us a pot of oil - not appetizing and not tasty. Had we known, we would’ve skipped the main course or eaten elsewhere. Not thrilled about paying $70+ to fry things directly in tasteless oil. We won’t be back. One of the poorer dining experiences I’ve had.
  19. HeidiW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time and we loved it! Our waiter was very helpful and kind in guiding us through the experience.
  20. KarlM

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience from the time we entered the door. The team is engaged and friendly. They do a phenomenal job of making you feel welcomed. Waitress was amazing! Friendly, engaged, and fun! Made a special night memorable! Spent the time to recommend cook times and different sauces. Food was amazing and it is just an amazing experience! I will be returning with my daughter when she visits from Alaska and can’t wait for her to experience such a great location with amazing food!
  21. LVLG

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The experience was ok. We paid for the photo and melting pot flutes. Our photo was horrible with flash on and the flutes were plain glasses with no personalization of melting pot for the price it was a total waste of money.
  22. Mickey

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food, tried the Caribbean pot this time and is was great! Only complaint is this time, like every time I've been here the front desk is very insistent, almost militant about whether all the party is there, when they'll be there, etc. I understand the concern, but there are no guarantees in this life. I just don't know if "Bob" is going to show up on time.
  23. FoodLoverSTL

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The cheese wasn’t melted table side, which made the texture and overall experience not as good as usual. Please let the team melt the fondue table side.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Best waiter tonight! Lovely evening with great food and great company. I'm slightly obsessed now with the dressing and basically the whole flavor combo of the California salad!
  25. MikeR

    Portland

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was good, but the prices are just ridiculous for the amount of food you get. No happy hour even though they advertise it outside of their building. I would not go back unless it was a gift from someone. Mike R.
  26. StevenJ

    San Francisco

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    This was a date night for my husband and I. The Cheese Fondue and Dinner course was great but our waitress was in a hurry to give us our bill before I was done eating the chocolate fondue. I don’t understand the hurry while enjoying the best part. Disappointed.
  27. Kimawed

    Jacksonville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been here twice now and it’s wonderful every time! Our waiter was great and full of recommendations! We can’t wait to go back!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    We were seated 20 min after our reservation which made us rushed as we had symphony tickets following dinner.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food was amazing! Jeffery made our first visit awesome
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Got there early, they let us sit in the bar and have a few drinks while we waited for our reservation time. It was mine and my dates first time, and we will be going back!! Our waitress was really nice and helped us with recommendations.
  31. EricaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was very good. Will be coming back soon and will be recommending to friends.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Everything was great. A little disappointed that we had to split 2 hot plates with all 6 ppl but all in all everything was great. Service was quite slow. 3hrs total for the complete 4 course meal.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Our first expression was great with the hosts, friendly and professional at arrival. We ended up picking the big night out. The first hick up was when the coq au vin was dropped and took a long 35 minutes to get our mains, with nobody checking with us during that time. Our dark chocolate fondue was amazing. Friendly waitress, the other part that I would suggest changing at the end was the way the payment was handled, felt abrupt, not found it while enjoying we were enjoying our desert, I would suggest maybe waiting to be able to finish up with desert, especially after waiting so long for our main, maybe we came across as tourists but we are locals (SW PDX), it felt very off when we got to home. We had been definitely looking forward to it and were planning on bringing the kids on our next night out. We are not so sure anymore.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server, Ollie, was friendly and fun! It was a great experience. Thai was our first visit back since Covid. Before that, and the other downtown chaos, we were regulars. The downtown felt safe enough and the restaurant itself felt completely safe and comfortable! We will be back soon!
  36. Perfect4Annin

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Travis was out waiter and very helpful and was on top of checking on anything we needed! Thank you for another memorable Anniversary! Will be back next year. Thank you!
  37. TheresaH

    Portland

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Worst experience I can remember. Restaurant was overfilled due to rescheduling from the ice storm and they didn’t have enough staff. Dinner took 4 hours. We didn’t get our first drinks until the cheese fondue course was almost over. The server did his best, not his fault. But they should never have booked it so full. Also, can we get some decent bread? I wouldn’t feed that bread to ducks in a pond… and what is Alpine fondue without the kirsch?
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved every bit of it. We were a group of eight and we got a private dining style booth and it felt like we were home. Service was exceptional! Loved the food!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We had a great time and a second year tradition. The waitress seemed new and a little obtuse but I think she was trying. Always a good time at the melting pot.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christmas Eve Dinner with family.

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 - Portland is rated 4.4 stars by 2372 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Melting Pot - Portland

Corner of SW 6th Avenue & Main Street, Portland, OR 97204

Additional information

  • Cross street

    SW 6th Avenue & Main Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Fondue, Contemporary French / American, Vegetarian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Covered and secured parking is available directly across the street at 1025 SW 6th Avenue.

  • Public transit

    Conveniently located just three short blocks south of the Pioneer Courthouse Square MAX station.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (503) 517-8960

  • Private party facilities

    The Melting Pot is available for daytime events, seating 20 to 220 guests. We offer the same quality of service and attention to detail to large parties that our restaurant is famous for!

  • Private party contact

    Kelly McNaron- kellymcnaron@gmail.com: (503) 517-8960

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