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Bananas Foster Chocolate Fondue - The Melting Pot - Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

The Melting Pot - Charlottesville

4.4
4.4
1221 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fondue

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Here fondue becomes a memorable four-course dining experience, where you can really dip into something different. Enjoy a choice of four flavorful fondue cooking styles and a variety of tasty entrees, including tender beef, boneless breast of chicken, duck, lobster, shrimp, scallops, salmon and much more. All are available in many different combinations with a variety of special dipping sauces. Cheese fondues can be ordered separately and are included with the purchase of any combination dinner. Along with every entrée, you’ll get breads, savory vegetables, and even a choice of three different fresh salads. As if that’s not enough to whet your appetite, you’ll also love the Melting Pot’s wide selection of creamy, mouth-watering chocolate fondue desserts. In addition to the Melting Pot’s ever expanding fondue menu, there’s also a growing list of fine wines. So come, relax and dip into an exciting new experience at the Melting Pot.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fondue
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (434) 244-3463 ext. 4
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Cross Street
    5th & Water
  • Parking details
    There are two parking garages and a parking lot located in the area. One garage is on 5th and Market and the other two are on Water Street. One is a parking garage and the other is a parking lot. We validate for 2 hour parking.
  • Public transit
    There is a free trolly system that runs by the restaurant and a nearby bus stop on the corner of Water and 5th.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Standard Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    We look forward to serving you!
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  • New Years Pre-Fixe Special Menu $79.95 per person.

    Multiple dates available
    We will be featuring a set menu on New Years Eve starting at 2:30 for $79.95 per person. This will feature a 5-course fondue experience. First course with be a chilled shrimp cocktail with ginger cream sauce. Second course will be your choice of cheese fondue followed by salads of your choice. A set New Years Eve Feast for entree fondue and then your choice of chocolate fondue. Every two guests will also get a champagne toast, photo frame and a $25 dip certificate to use on a future visit.

What 1,221 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Virginia

    Innovative

  • Virginia

    Good for groups

  • Virginia

    Good for special occasions

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Innovative

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Melting Pot in Charlottesville offers an "amazing experience" with its intimate dining setting and diverse, high-quality fondue options. Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional billing mishaps and warm temperatures, the overall experience is "highly recommended" and enjoyable.

1,221 Reviews
  1. Morgan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant made special accommodations for my partners birthday! Thank you for making it so special!
    The Melting Pot - CharlottesvilleResponded on 12 November 2024
    Morgan, I am so happy you got to enjoy your recent dining experience with us with your partner for their birthday! Thank you for giving us such a great review and Happy Birthday to your partner! Thank you for picking us for your special occasion. Cheers, Samantha Craun Operating Partner

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  2. Jennifer

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere were amazing! The staff were so welcoming and fun! One of our favorite restaurant experiences.
    The Melting Pot - CharlottesvilleResponded on 3 November 2024
    Jennifer, Thank you for this awesome review! Alex will be so excited to see this review! Thank you for participating in our AMAZING St Jude donation program! We cant wait to have you in again next year to use that gift card from St Jude. Feel free to ask for Alex your next visit! Hopefully he wont have ran away yet to fully be in his major! Cheers, Samantha Craun Operating Partner

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  3. Vanessa

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely time with lovely staff. Cicely was an awesome server and Alexander was entertaining!
    The Melting Pot - CharlottesvilleResponded on 28 October 2024
    Vanessa, Thank you for the 5 star review. Alex and Cicely both will be very excited to see their name in your review! Feel free to request either one on your next visit in, they would love to see a familiar face! We appreciate your review! Cheers, Samantha Craun Operating Partner

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  4. Lydia

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a fun experience! Food and service was great! Highly recommend!
    The Melting Pot - CharlottesvilleResponded on 28 October 2024
    Lydia, Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us a 5 star review! We appreciate your patronage and hope to have you dining again soon! Cheers, Samantha Craun Operating Partner

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  5. Bob

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed our dinner here. The waitstaff were very pleasant and knowledgeable of the menu, service was prompt, the manager did a quick intro and showed care for our experience and staff, and they actually answered the phone and were courteous when we called to adjust the reservation. And we were pleasantly surprised when we received a phone call around ten minutes after departure letting us know that we forgot something. Nicely done!
    The Melting Pot - CharlottesvilleResponded on 28 October 2024
    Bob, Thank you for the amazing review! I appreciate your detailed message thanking myself and my team! Glad we took amazing care for your recent dining experience on Saturday. I hope you dine again with us soon! Cheers, Samantha Craun Operating Partner

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  6. connie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great service. We had an excellent waitress!
    The Melting Pot - CharlottesvilleResponded on 26 October 2024
    Connie, Thank you for the amazing review! We appreciate your patronage and cant wait to have you dining back with us again soon! Cheers, Samantha Craun Operating Partner

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  7. KellyL

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and kind staff. Shout out to the hostess with local knowledge. Go Cav’s lacrosse!
    The Melting Pot - CharlottesvilleResponded on 22 October 2024
    Kelly, Thank you for the shout out for our servers Alex and Breese, the lacrosse player! Tania was also pleased to see your review, the hostess with the most-ist. Thank you again for leaving us a wonderful review. Hope to have you dining again with us soon! Cheers, Samantha Craun Operating Partner

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  8. Mikhal

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Our server was amazing, but we had a difficult time enjoying our meal as the restaurant was so hot inside. Our child was celebrating her birthday and she had to step outside several times during the dinner just to cool off. It was brisk outside, but easily 80 degrees in the restaurant.
    The Melting Pot - CharlottesvilleResponded on 19 October 2024
    Mikhal, Very sorry to hear you were not comfortable during your meal. I will see to it that our thermostat is set at a different temperature now that Fall has arrived to take into account all the heat from the burners when everyone is cooking. Thank you for leaving us a review so we can better take care of you in the future. Hope to have you dining again soon. Samantha Craun Operating Partner

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  9. christine

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Melting Pot fondue. One thing to note is that you are sitting at a cooking table, and it gets very hot, dress appropriately. I forgot and found myself uncomfortably hot in a sweater rather than short sleeves or sleeveless. Service was great, food was great, and it is alot of fun.
    The Melting Pot - CharlottesvilleResponded on 19 October 2024
    Christine, Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review! We appreciate your patronage, and we will keep in mind the heat of the restaurant. As all the pots get cooking it does tend to get a bit warm. Pleased that you all had a great time and hope to see you again soon! Cheers, Samantha Craun Operating Partner

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  10. Micah

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our hostess went above and beyond expectations. I put notes in the reservation about surprising my daughters and she put out rose petals and made it nice.
    The Melting Pot - CharlottesvilleResponded on 14 October 2024
    Micah, Thank you for this review. I saw the notes and thought it was very sweet you were having a father-daughter day! I am very pleased you enjoyed your nice surprise for your daughters. Hope you all enjoyed your meal! I know the little ladies enjoyed their chocolate fondue. You are very welcome for the rose petals. I personally set the table up for you, so I am glad you all enjoyed it. Thank you again for your kind words. Samantha Craun Operating Partner.

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FAQs

The Melting Pot - Charlottesville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 244-3463 ext. 4.

The Melting Pot - Charlottesville is rated 4.4 stars by 1221 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Melting Pot - Charlottesville

501 E. Water Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    5th & Water
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fondue
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There are two parking garages and a parking lot located in the area. One garage is on 5th and Market and the other two are on Water Street. One is a parking garage and the other is a parking lot. We validate for 2 hour parking.
  • Public transit
    There is a free trolly system that runs by the restaurant and a nearby bus stop on the corner of Water and 5th.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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