The Melting Pot - Richmond

Name: The Melting Pot - Richmond
Address: 9704 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA, United States, 23233
Telephone: (804) 741-3120
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1818 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fondue

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The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant, offers an extraordinary dining experience that you won't find at any other restaurant. Here, you'll discover all the ingredients to a perfect evening, including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, an award winning wine list & fabulous four-course fondue dinners. No matter what the occasion, from a romantic date to a get-together with friends, meetings or large groups, The Melting Pot always hits the spot. The Melting Pot offers the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces & your favorite chocolate fondue desserts. To highlight your meal we also offer over 600 wines with a Wine Manager on premise. Make reservations today & come dip into something different. NOTE: OpenTable reservations are for full meal service only. Please contact The Melting Pot directly for cheese & dessert or dessert only service.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(804) 741-3120

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Fondue, Swiss, French
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday - 11:00am - 9:00pm, Monday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 5pm-11:00pm Saturday - 11:00am to 11:00pm Lunch also available weekdays for parties of any size with at least one day advance notice.
Phone number
(804) 741-3120
Website
http://www.meltingpot.com/richmond/specials
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Inquire with management about catered cheese and chocolate parties as well as cocktail receptions at 804-741-3120
Private party facilities
The Melting Pot offers the most interactive dining experience for business or social events. We have three unique spaces that offer private, semi-private and happy-hour style events. We have a dedicated Events Manager to help customize your menu and details to create exactly what you have in mind.
Private party contact
David Chantrell: (804) 741-3120 ext. 1

Location
9704 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23233
Neighborhood
Richmond
Cross street
Gaskins Road
Parking details
We have ample parking. Most guests will drop off at our front door and then drivers will go park.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

The Complete Experience for Two$95.00
A four-course experience for two including your choice of cheese fondue, salad, entrée and chocolate fondue. Entrée options are listed in Step 3: Entrée & Cooking Style
Big Night Out Dinners for Two$99.00
Our most extravagant dinners are designed for two to share. Includes your choice of cheese fondue, salad, entrée and chocolate fondue. Entrée options are listed in Step 3: Entrée & Cooking Style

Step 1: Choose a Cheese Fondue

Choose any cheese, one per cooktop. Served with artisan breads and seasonal fruit and veggies (293 cal per serving). Gluten-free dippers available upon request. Choose one cheese fondue per cooktop. Ask your server about vegan cheese fondue options

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)
Green Goddess Cheddar
Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Lager Beer, Garlic, Green Goddess, Black Pepper. (428 cal per serving). Gluten Free with Redbridge beer
Charcuterie Board
$12. Our selection of premium cured meats, artisan crackers and accompaniments (243 cal per serving). Gluten Free without artisan crackers

Step 2: Choose Two Salads

Choose any two salads, one 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)
Caprese
Mixed Greens, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil, Balsamic Glaze. (126 cal)

Step 3. Entrées And Cooking Styles

Complete Dinner for Two

Choose any two entrées below. Premium proteins and vegetarian items served with seasonal veggies (117-132 cal). Prepare your entrée in a fondue cooking style of your choice, one per cooktop. Add a Lobster Tail^ to any entrée for $15. (110-152 cal) (Gluten-Free)

Pacific Rim
Shrimp^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Chicken Potstickers^, Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna^, Duck Breast^. (312-355 cal). Gluten Free with substitute for Teriyaki Steak and Chicken Potstickers
The Garden Pot
Vegan Polpettes, Red Onion, Asparagus, Zucchini, Mini Sweet Peppers, Wild Mushroom Pasta^, Artichoke Hearts. (330-401 cal)
Land and Sea*
Garlic Pepper Steak^, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^, Shrimp^, Atlantic Salmon^. (393-446 cal). Gluten Free with substitute for Herb Chicken
Steak Lovers
+$4 per Person. Premium Filet Mignon^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Garlic Pepper Steak^. (548-621 cal). Gluten Free with substitute for Teriyaki Steak
The Classic*
+$4 per Person. Shrimp^, Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork^, Teriyaki- Marinated Steak^, Garlic Pepper Steak^, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^. (396-454 cal). Gluten Free with substitutes for Teriyaki Steak and Herb Chicken

Create Your Own

+$5 per Person. Cajun seasoning available upon request on these select items. Your Choice of three of the following:

Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^
(97-139 cal)
All-Natural Chicken Breast^
(94-136 cal)
Duck Breast^
(69-111 cal)
Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork^
(89-131 cal)
Premium Filet Mignon^
(119-161 cal)
Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^
(108-150 cal)
Garlic Pepper Steak^
(76-118 cal)
Atlantic Salmon^
(151-193 cal)
Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna^
(114-156 cal)
Shrimp^
(98-139 cal)
Chicken Potstickers^
(100-142 cal)
Vegan Polpettes
(160-202 cal)
Wild Mushroom Pasta^
(175-216 cal)

Big Night Out Dinners for Two

Choose any two entrées below. Premium proteins and vegetarian items served with seasonal veggies (117-132 cal). Prepare your entrée in a fondue cooking style of your choice, one per cooktop. Add a cold water lobster tail to any entrée for just $15. (110-152 cal) Gluten Free

Big Night Out
Premium Filet Mignon^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^, Shrimp^, Atlantic Salmon^, Wild Mushroom Pasta^. (402-452 cal per serving). Gluten Free with substitutes for Teriyaki Steak, Herb Chicken and Pasta
Bigger Night Out
+$15 for two. Lobster Tail^, Premium Filet Mignon^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Herb Crusted Chicken Breast^, Shrimp^, Atlantic Salmon^, Wild Mushroom Pasta^. (457-518 cal per serving). Gluten Free with substitutes for Teriyaki Steak, Herb Chicken and Pasta

Fondue Cooking Styles

Prepare your 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
Cast Iron Grill
Tabletop Grilling
Bourguignonne
European Style, Canola Oil, Panko, Sesame Tempura Batter. Gluten Free without batter and panko

Choose a Chocolate Fondue

Choose any chocolate, one per cooktop. Served with a variety of sweet treats and fresh fruits (489-504 cal). Gluten-free dippers available upon request. Choose one chocolate fondue per cooktop. Ask your server about vegan chocolate fondue options. Sweet Additions ($4 Each | $10 For All Three): Cream Puffs (180 cal) | Macarons (200 cal) Gluten Free | Cheesecake (327 cal)

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)
Dark & Dulce
The rich flavor of dark chocolate is melted with dulce de leche and finished with sea salt. (248 cal per serving)
S'mores
The smooth, creamy flavor of milk chocolate is swirled with marshmallow crème, flambéed, and topped with graham cracker. (329 cal per serving). Gluten Free without graham cracker bits

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
very good food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family member moving
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great bonding moment! I really enjoyed my time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic!! Everything was great
SW
SharonW
Raleigh
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was absolutely wonderful! They had a birthday card on the table. The quality of the food was excellent. Our waitress was phenomenal. Even the manager stopped by our table and spoke with us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
The food was excellent! The server was not very attentive.
BS
BrianS
Richmond
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a wonderful experience at TMP! Chris, John, and Kelsi are awesome!
B
Brittany
Birmingham
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience! The service and food were excellent. It was a great way to celebrate my birthday!
f
farfel411
Richmond
17 reviews
vip
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall2food3service4ambience4
The experience was fine but both my wife and I felt sick later that evening.
EL
ELLENT
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner was great.
S
Service
Richmond
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kelsi was an excellent server. She had drinks ready at all times and sauces!
TB
TerrasaB
Richmond
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
The experience has really gone down hill. They don’t prep anything table side any longer, the add on charcuterie boards had one type of meat some pickled veg and crackers(they used to be quite nice with good variety), and the service is ‘meh’ at best. It feels like a very rushed experience now more like fast food than fine dining.
NR
NotjustRIC
Richmond
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father’s Day Dinner. Always great service and the food was delicious - chose the grill cooking style and it was perfect!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great last minute visit to celebrate our anniversary. Nathan was fantastic. Food and service was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
First and foremost it was 10 year anniversary. We decide to make reservations and input my husband and I’s food allergies, which they did not take into consideration. We waited 45 minutes for the waitress to come and take our drink order. Another 45 minutes to bring our appetizers and salad by this time they are about to close and we were still waiting for the main entree and dessert. They closed at 9pm and it was 9:45 when they brought the broth for our meats. At 10:20 they brought our meats which my husband can see the kitchen from our table and he clearly sees the waitress take something off the tray. When she gets to our table she doesn’t say anything about what she took off the plate. My husband asks her what was taken off the plate and she proceeded to tell my husband that she took something that we put in the reservation notes as something I was allergic too. At this point we are very mad our daughters are falling asleep. We tell her we didn’t want the meat tray and just ask for the desert chocolate to go. She brings the bill and after waiting 2+ hours we get charged $100+ and we didn’t even eat. THE ABSOLUTE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER it ruin our entire night.
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Scout
Salt Lake City
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
Always overpriced and underwhelming. We go every year for an anniversary, and I’m not sure why, because we always feel upsold/cheated. $400 for a dinner for 4, where you cook your own food is outrageous. Waiter was pleasant but not good at his job. Literally every time we ordered drinks, he had to return to ask what we had ordered. It got to be a joke.
BS
BrianS
Richmond
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've dined here dozens of times and it's remarkably consistent.
RF
RobertF
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
10 year old birthday. Great experience!
M
Matthew
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tiffany was a stellar waitress and the food portions were aplenty! Request her if and when you decide to come, you won't regret it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
40th Anniversary dinner. Manager came by to congratulate us. Jeanne was our waitress and was fantastic. Also brought out a congratulations plate with square of pound cake and candle and wrote out happy 40th anniversary in colorful icing. Very good experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing waitress Johanna!!!
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Podunk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time my boyfriend had been here. He was very apprehensive to say the least and didn't like idea of "cooking our own food"...well he left a believer and draining every last bit of plum sauce from the sauce plate and he never tries anything new...EVER!! We had an absolute great time. Naethen was a great waiter and we couldn't have asked for a better night out!!!
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Service
Richmond
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was good as always but waitress wasnt around when we needed here and when we did find her. She was hanging out at the door to the kitchen talking. Ran out of sauces.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience1
Horrible! Service was horrendous, inattentive, most things wrong. Didn’t do anything special for daughter’s graduation even though requested well in advance. Overcharged. So many things wrong
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Meat was tough
ME
MelissaE
Richmond
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
Way too long between courses! Table uncomfortable. Makes the experience disappointing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was me and my fiancée’s second time dining at the melting pot and both times were excellent. The service and food couldn’t of been any better.
S
Service
Richmond
37 reviews
vip
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience5
Celebrated late mothers day and nurses week
MW
MillieW
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We went for Mother's Day. We spent 2.5 hrs in there and it was fun fun fun! Great experience, it was packed but the way it us set up feels kinda private. Great service but expect it to feel a bit humid inside with all those boiling pots of broth.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My daughter, her boyfriend and granddaughter really enjoyed the experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Early mother's day dinner the waitress made the night special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My son had his first experience at the Melting Pot. He was celebrating his Senior Prom with his date. They loved it!
JK
JohnK
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Design and seating allows for a more intimate experience. This evening we were celebrating a birthday and were a party of two couples. All Covid protocol followed. Special birthday plate. Good service and food. Learned about new midweek meal choices so plan to return soon. Overall a very good experience. 👍
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and energy!! Our waiter Tiffany E was amazing!!
BS
BrianS
Richmond
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love TMP! Consistent and delicious every time! A+
MT
MarkT
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience1
guests at nearby booths were very loud and server was not attentive to refills, etc.
AF
AmandaF
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to celebrate the end of spring break. I also had to go gluten free about three years ago and had not been here since. This was one of our favorite places to come for special occasions and I didn’t know how they handled gf things. They were AMAZING!! I didn’t miss out on anything and neither did my family who isn’t gf.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Kind of disappointed. Ambience wasn’t what I expected. There was a dead fly in the light fixture above us. When you spend $150 on dinner, the small details make a big difference.
C
Cedric
Richmond
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience3
Kelsie was amazing!
w
wendyd
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great birthday celebration!

FAQs

The Melting Pot - Richmond offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 741-3120.

The Melting Pot - Richmond is rated 4.6 stars by 1818 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 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(804) 741-3120

Google Map for The Melting Pot - Richmond

9704 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23233

Additional information

Cross street
Gaskins Road
Neighborhood
Richmond
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday - 11:00am - 9:00pm, Monday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 5pm-11:00pm Saturday - 11:00am to 11:00pm Lunch also available weekdays for parties of any size with at least one day advance notice.
Cuisines
Fondue, Swiss, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We have ample parking. Most guests will drop off at our front door and then drivers will go park.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.meltingpot.com/richmond/specials
Phone number
(804) 741-3120
Catering
Inquire with management about catered cheese and chocolate parties as well as cocktail receptions at 804-741-3120
Private party facilities
The Melting Pot offers the most interactive dining experience for business or social events. We have three unique spaces that offer private, semi-private and happy-hour style events. We have a dedicated Events Manager to help customize your menu and details to create exactly what you have in mind.
Private party contact
David Chantrell: (804) 741-3120 ext. 1

The Melting Pot - Richmond

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Four-Course Dinners for Two

The Complete Experience for Two$95.00

Big Night Out Dinners for Two$99.00

Step 1: Choose a Cheese Fondue

Wisconsin Cheddar

Classic Alpine*

Spinach Artichoke

Fiesta

Quattro Formaggio

Green Goddess Cheddar

Charcuterie Board

Step 2: Choose Two Salads

Melting Pot House*

Caesar

California

Caprese

Step 3. Entrées And Cooking Styles

Complete Dinner for Two

Pacific Rim

The Garden Pot

Land and Sea*

Steak Lovers

The Classic*

Create Your Own

Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^

All-Natural Chicken Breast^

Duck Breast^

Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork^

Premium Filet Mignon^

Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^

Garlic Pepper Steak^

Atlantic Salmon^

Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna^

Shrimp^

Chicken Potstickers^

Vegan Polpettes

Wild Mushroom Pasta^

Big Night Out Dinners for Two

Big Night Out

Bigger Night Out

Fondue Cooking Styles

Court Bouillon

Coq au Vin*

Mojo

Cast Iron Grill

Bourguignonne

Choose a Chocolate Fondue

The Original

Flaming Turtle*

Pure Chocolate Fondue

Yin & Yang

Dark & Dulce

S'mores

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