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The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA

The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

4.6
4.6
2602 Reviews
$50 and over
Fondue

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Welcome to The Melting Pot San Diego Gaslamp. Located on 5th Ave & E St in the historic Gaslamp Plaza Suites, the San Diego - Gaslamp Melting Pot Restaurant brings a truly unique, romantic and interactive four-course fondue dining experience to San Diego's vibrant downtown dining scene!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Vegan, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 234-5554
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Carmelo Ortiz
  • Catering
    Available
  • Private party facilities
    The Melting Pot has two private dining rooms to serve our guests. The first accommodates 8 people comfortably while the second suits up to a party of 16.The whole restaurant is also available for larger parties
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    E Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Trolley stops on 5th and C st
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • The Power of Love

    US$94.00 per person

    1 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
    Experience the Power of Love with our ultimate 5 course menu, floating candle and rose petals sprinkled on the table, for an added touch of romance. First Bite: Green Goddess and Bacon-Stuffed Tomato. Cheese: Choice of cheese paired with NEW! Double Dippers – first dip in the cheese fondue and then dip again in one of six crunchy, savory dippers – accompanied by artisan breads and seasonal fruits and veggies. Salad: Any fresh salad from the menu. Entrée: 6 oz. center cut filet mignon, teriyaki-marinated steak, herb-crusted chicken breast and shrimp Chocolate Explosion: Chocolate fondue topped with bundt cake, cotton candy and fireworks, choice of Raspberry Dark Chocolate or Birthday Cake White Chocolate.
    The Power of Love photo
  • Ultimate Romance Dinner for Two- $239

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a Romantic Night Out with a Four Course Dinner for two, A Dozen Roses, Rose Petals with a Floating Candle on the the table top, as well as a Bottle of Sparkling Wine with Heart Shaped Strawberries on the rim. End the night with a take home photo for memories. Payment will be added to final check.
    Ultimate Romance Dinner for Two- $239 photo
  • NEW! Ultimate 5-Course Experience

    US$88.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    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 the Ultimate Celebration Entrée including a lobster tail to share. Minimum purchase of two.) • Chocolate Explosion Fondue: arrives in a spectacle of smoke, fire, and sparkles, make sure you take a picture! 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!
    NEW! Ultimate 5-Course Experience photo

What 2,602 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter offers a "fun and unique dining experience" perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing and attentive staff" and the interactive fondue dining, especially the cheese and chocolate courses. While some found it pricey, the ambiance and memorable experiences make it a popular choice.

2,602 Reviews
  1. Jose

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience with Joey. Happy hour is amazing and highly recommended

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  2. Anuhar

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    El lugar agradeceria una remodelada, ademas es muy incomodo atravezar un pasillo, salir del restarant, bajar escaleras o tomar un elevador para tener que ir al baño.

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  3. Veronica

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was simply superb. Staff was genuinly nice and helpful. The food was great and the location is good with lots of parking options.

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  4. JAN

    VIP

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great Except it took too long 2 get drinks. Also, the threat on OpenTable that 2 guests only get an hour and half is ridiculous and insulting. No way guests could complete this meal in that time. We were there 2 and a half hours and spent $250 before tip. The service is slow and meant 2 b.

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  5. Rick

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Melting Pot was negatively affected by a very loud and obnoxious female guest setting near our table. We brought this issue up with the management. The manager allowed us to move to a different table further away from the problem individual. Unfortunately our dining experience was still affected by this loud individual. With regard to the service we received at Melting Pot it was outstanding. The food was excellent. The manager did comp our meal for us. This was a very generous and much appreciated gesture. We will certainly dine at Melting Pot at some point in the future. I again want to acknowledge the professionalism and all efforts by all employees at Melting Pot.

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  6. Ryan

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    So if you have never had The Melting Pot I would recommend giving it a shot. That said it is not a cheap Date. Once you have had The Melting Pot honestly it kinda is the same thing every time.

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  7. Brandon

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to dine! Never will let you down! Super delicious!
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded 7 days ago
    Brandon, I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dining experience at our establishment! We strive to deliver exceptional service and delectable cuisine to every guest, and it brings me great joy to know that we succeeded in creating a memorable evening for you. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Prescilla

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistency is great, they were busy for Valentine’s Day as expected. We are very happy.
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded 7 days ago
    Prescilla, thank you for choosing our restaurant for your Valentine's Day. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We strive to provide consistent and exceptional service, and it brings me great joy to know that we were able to deliver that to you on such a special occasion. Your positive feedback means a lot to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  9. jonathan

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing, food was a great. Overall a great experience.
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded 7 days ago
    Jonathan, thank you for your positive review! I'm delighted to hear you had a great experience with us. We strive to provide exceptional service and delicious food, and it's gratifying to know we hit the mark. Your feedback means a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  10. Kevin

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    WORST PLACE I EVER ATE IN MY ENTIRE LIFE NOT WORHT THE MONEY AT ALL NEVER GO HERE OH MY GOD. Cost 250$ for cubed steak, unseasoned shrimp, chicken boiled in some seasoned water.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter is rated 4.6 stars by 2602 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 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

901 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    E Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Vegan, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Trolley stops on 5th and C st
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carmelo Ortiz
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (619) 234-5554
  • Catering
    Available
  • Private party facilities
    The Melting Pot has two private dining rooms to serve our guests. The first accommodates 8 people comfortably while the second suits up to a party of 16.The whole restaurant is also available for larger parties
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