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The Melting Pot - Raleigh

4.4
4.4
1714 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fondue
The triangle's favorite celebration restaurant. "The Melting Pot is pure entertainment" declares the NY Times. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a gathering of friends for a bridal or baby shower, Girl's Night Out, or birthday The Melting Pot has the recipe to make all your occasions special. Relax in our inviting,elegant atmosphere and let our attentive servers guide you through our selection of fondues, sauces and fine wines. Winner of an "Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator magazine.

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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 36 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 878-0477
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Melting Pot of Raleigh can accommodate parties of up to 50. We will also open for lunch for parties of 12 or larger with a signed Large Party Agreement.
  • Private party contact
    Manager, raleighmeltingpot@yahoo.com: (919) 878-0477
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    I-440
  • Parking details
    You may use any available parking spot in the Holly Park Shopping Center.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 1,714 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
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

1,714 Reviews
  1. lello

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    great place but the prices are crazy expensive my husband and I ate there and it was almost $200.00 with tip for 2 people to eat. We had cheese salad I had 4 potsticker and 3 pieces of duck he had shrimp (4) 4 beef and 4 duck chocolate and 2 waters yes it was filling but not sure it was a $200.00 meal

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  2. CJordan

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Normally, my review of Melting Pot is always very positive, always high marks. This time, I can't say the same. Lily, our server, was outstanding, knowledgeable, and helpful. The food was wonderful as always. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about the atmosphere this time. The manager was conducting an interview with a prospective employee and was so loud with everything he said. Then, back of the house staff was in the bar area laughing and joking and cursing very loudly. I even asked our server to ask them to quiet down. On my way out, I brought this up with the hostesses, and they advised that they would pass along my concerns. We've been going to this location for 18 years and have never had this type of experience. I pray management gets this corrected before our next visit.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First off, shout out to our server Dyani! She was wonderful and through! She explained the menu and the process to us with ease and was even able to accommodate my food allergies! She was fun, personable and help make this experience great! She gave us recommendations and helped us decide on what to get. The ambiance of the location was intimate and overall a great date night spot. The food was great and a fun nostalgic experience if you enjoy trying little bit of everything! Overall, we cannot wait to go back!

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  4. KevinS

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Awesome job by our server and great food choices and seasonings.

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  5. LizaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated our parents 50th Anniversary. Jeff gave us incredible service.

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  6. JasB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    We went for lunch this past Sunday and I really don’t have a lot good to say about our experience. Server was not very attentive at all. Maybe he was new? Cheese was premixed and cold and brought to the table, not made there at the table like usual. Didn’t have the variety of veggies and fruit like we normally have. No apples available at all. Said the truck hadn’t come, wasn’t offered any substitute or told prior to ordering. Our house salad only had what appeared to be spinach in it and no lettuce or cheese at all so either of us barely ate it. Could hear servers and staff loudly joking and playing around in the kitchen. It was hardly anyone in the dining area so I believe us and another family or two. Very out of character for a Sunday. They were just very unprofessional. It wasn’t like our server had other tables. He did the bare minimum. Wasn’t offered extra anything like usual. Normally we are told if we want more of a fruit or veggie to let them know. We got none of that. For the amount of money we paid to eat there I felt sick to my stomach having to spend it for the service and food we received. For the amount that is charged everything should be readily available and not told once we have ordered and part of the food comes out and when asked tell us that the truck hasn’t come in. I get things happen but I’d be more understanding if I were told before I ordered. Then I would have the decision on if I wanted to eat there or not. When we left the girl at the front desk was playing on her phone and we had opened the door and in the vestibule before she noticed and said have a good day. Just a very different experience than any we have had before. I don’t know if management has changed or just a lack of people caring anymore but I was very dis. Especially when you’re paying that kind of money to eat somewhere. Just very unacceptable.

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  7. AmandaH

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We have eaten here multiple times and had a great experience. Yesterday, it was just okay. The atmosphere was not that great. The wait time was long, and they no longer prepare the pots in front of you. It took a long time to get drinks and refills. The quality of food was just okay. The service was average. Overall, it was a bit underwhelming for what you pay.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Food was great… can’t say the same about the service

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience3
    The Melting Pot has gone downhill in the last couple of years. The cheese is no longer made at the table. We were told it was a “corporate” decision to make waiters more efficient. We have a daughter with a dairy allergy. The vegan cheese is really good, but we don’t want to have to rely on our server remembering which pot has vegan cheese and which has Wisconsin cheddar. We want to see it made in front of us so that we know it is safe. Also, the stuff to dip in the cheeses wasn’t as varied as in the past. We had to ask for cauliflower and were told that they no longer serve the dark bread (think it is rye but server insisted it was a honey wheat). Our waiter was nice, but he definitely was stretched thin and it was hard to get his attention. Doubt we will be going back anytime soon.

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  10. ApexDiners

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fourth time at a melting pot, twice at this one Never a disappointment - everyone always leaves with a smile and a happy memory.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Really not all that . It’s not worth the money. We never been so wanted to see what it was about. Won’t be back.

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  12. Steve

    Raleigh

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a great dining experience at The Melting Pot in Raleigh.

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  13. NCHoneymoonersJan2021

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Music was so loud. Service was fine but this restaurant has lost its appeal. Unfortunately, mediocre at best.

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  14. EATPRAYLOVE

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    We ate there so many times before but this time the service was awful and the food quality was different and not as good. The service was disappointing. The food was prepared in the kitchen and brought to us cold did not prepare in front of us as usual. Service was very slow and unprofessional even the restaurant was not busy at all. We had to wait so long before each course while the burners getting very hot and burned waiting. The server never checked back or did any refill on drinks. Was rude in general. I will think twice before I book it again.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    I know the melting pot’s been around for a long time, and it used to be amazing but the quality of the food and the service have definitely gone downhill

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  16. GabriellaT

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place! Me and hubby come here at least once a year!

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  17. DanielleK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience1
    The Melting pot in Raleigh was none like I’ve been to before. We purchased the Bigger night out and got the least amount of food we’ve ever gotten. The service was horrible. I have tipped along the lines of $70-$80 in the melting pot at one time, last night I did not. It was absolutely horrible and you couldn’t enjoy the food with as many flies as there were at the table.

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  18. DanielD

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been to this Melting Pot several times over the years and each time was good. This visit, however, the food was exceptional and our server Jeff did a great job, even though it was his first day on the job. The noise level was a bit loud, but that was because the restaurant was packed out; a good problem to have I guess. Yes, it’s pricey, but for an infrequent splurge and a change in dining experience, worth it.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Great food. Great experience overall

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  20. ClaudiaP

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    This dining experience was very underwhelming. The quality of the food, the ambiance, the cleanliness of the place and the price for what you get, fell short. In theory it seemed like a cool dinner spot but we left thinking did it once and not wanting to do it again. The highlight of the 4 course dinner was the dark chocolate to dip. Our server was personable pleasant and was attentive to our table.

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  21. Sasha

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience2
    We only went for the chocolate fondu which is not hard to mess up so I have no complaints there. I also have no complaints with the service. The gentleman that served us was pleasant. However, what disturbed me is the presence of the kitchen area. If you know people walk by that area, keep it decent and in order. There was stuff on the floor and scattered everywhere. Balled paper napkins, pieces of food etc. something you wouldn’t necessarily expect to see on a restaurant floor, especially in the kitchen. To top it off, our table was directly across from the kitchen. So, I sat there and watched people walk in and out of the kitchen over things that needed to be picked up and thrown away. I seriously don’t see myself going back there…ever!

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  22. AmyB

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great! Staff excellent. Food always good.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, great staff, great wine, I always love coming here!

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  24. TammyH

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great experience. Food was great! A bit high priced esp for the veggies only option imo. But we will be back.

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  25. Loretta

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great time! Excellent food. Wonderful birthday and graduation celebration!

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  26. MarissaM

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Overall, the food was delicious! My waiter was a bit forgetful with orders (had to repeat 3-4x), so that was a bit frustrating. Also, we asked for extra fruit, and once he brought the plate & check , he informed us there was an extra charge for the fruit. That would have been nice to know ahead of time. We split 2 meals (cheese, salad, entree, & chocolate for $104) between 4 people & we had a ton of leftovers. If you do the 2 person meal for 4, it’s more than enough!

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  27. JulieG

    Raleigh

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a perfect experience. Liam was an amazing server.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The whole point of choosing melting pot was to celebrate a special occasion. It was added into my reservation that we were celebrating my daughter’s birthday and never once was it acknowledged nor were we asked in conversation by our server about celebrating anything. Clearly the comments in my reservation were not read. I know for a fact other locations will do something for special occasions. Most of them do something as simple as writing “happy birthday” on a plate with chocolate. Some have even gone as far as having a dessert with a candle placed in it. Nonetheless a small gesture like that was what I was hoping for from a place that advertises joining them for special occasions!

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  29. JamesH

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    This location is so hot and cold with its service. Sometimes it’s great, other times it makes me not want to come back. When I have to get up and walk around to try to find someone to find my waiter because we’ve been waiting 30 minutes, it’s a problem. Also, items I did not order were added to the bill but I was in a hurry to leave, I paid it. Didn’t feel like waiting 20 minutes for a bill correction.

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  30. DonnaP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great dining experience and service was excellent.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall1food2service4ambience1
    Restaurant is dingy and outdated. Also in our table area were many flys. One landed on my daughter’s plate. It was a bit of a disappointing dining experience for the cost $190 for 3 people.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places for celebrating something special. Makes dinner an event. Very communal and delicious.

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  33. Sherry

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    We’ve been going to The Melting Pot for many years but I think we’re done. They no longer mix the fondue at your table (staffing shortage?), one of the cheese fondues was thin and starting to separate, and the cheese dippers were mostly bread. Service was good and the rest of the food was good, but much pricier than it used to be. Just not worth it compared to other nice restaurants.

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  34. CedrickP

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Melting Pot is certainly an experience. Not sure the best staff was working on the Monday we went - instructions were rushed and our fondou cheeses were not brought our properly (to thick). I would not recommend the cast iron skillet as the method of cooking - I cant believe they use canola oil as it is super unhealthy and made for a popping mess while preparing our food. As mentioned, it was an experience, however everyone in my party agreed that we will not be returning to this establishment.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I was very pleased with my first time. It was a very romantic and nice date night. The servers were very informative and nice. I would definitely go back.

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  36. TaraC

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We always enjoy the Melting Pot because it's a slow-paced meal. The food is always delicious. On this last visit, I felt that the quantity of food was less than in previous times; specifically the dessert. We had lots of chocolate left in our pot but had run out of dessert to dip having to ask for more fruit.

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  37. BillyC

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was an excellent experience. Charlotte the waitress, and Chris the Manager were both cordial and competent, the Bartender was knowledgeable. Everything was outstanding. The only reason it is not all 5star was I did not really care for the spices on the chicken, and that is just a personal preference. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    I normally go here on trips(2 hour drive from home) and love it because of the quietness and attention to detail. This trip was a bit marred as there was a group of 10 children that was sat down all loudly playing and such quite close to my table. I wish the Melting Pot would have put them in thier party room/section opposed to right in the middle of the dining area. It was so loud and annoying I ended up leaving almost right after the entree was served even though I ordered dessert.

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  39. RachelG

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I haven't been to the melting pot in years but it was jhust as I remembered. One thing they DON"T advertise and is not anywhere on the menu is a weekend brunch option. You can google it and it's on the website but there is no mention of it (because... $$); but just know it's there ;)

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  40. KathyL

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was so gracious and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoy our delicious meal from start to finish!!!

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FAQs

The Melting Pot - Raleigh is rated 4.4 stars by 1714 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 36 times today
Google Map for The Melting Pot - Raleigh

3100 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609

Additional information

  • Cross street
    I-440
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    You may use any available parking spot in the Holly Park Shopping Center.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Phone number
    (919) 878-0477
  • Private party facilities
    The Melting Pot of Raleigh can accommodate parties of up to 50. We will also open for lunch for parties of 12 or larger with a signed Large Party Agreement.
  • Private party contact
    Manager, raleighmeltingpot@yahoo.com: (919) 878-0477
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