The Melting Pot
3.9
from - Neighborhood: River North
- 609 N. Dearborn St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-573-0011
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Don't let the small street-level lobby fool you. There's 8,000 square feet of fondue nirvana downstairs. This sleek River North spot features a multi-level dining room with cozy nooks like the wine room and "Lovers' Lane." All tables are outfitted with a built-in tabletop range for the play-with-your-food dining experience. The cheese fondue is a great starter, with four cheese combos such as the "Cheddar," with cheddar and Emmental cheese, lager, garlic and seasonings. Entree choices include filet mignon, lobster tail and a seafood trio. For dessert, the chocolate fondue lets diners dip fruit, marshmallows, cake, and brownies into chocolate blends like the Flaming Turtle, with milk chocolate, caramel and chopped pecans. Not hungry? The glass-enclosed lounge has high-topped chess, checker and backgammon tables, plus live music on the weekends.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Grand Avenue and Dearborn Strett
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Reduced parking available in the building's garage with validation.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 65 Grand, 22 Clark. Red Line Train: Grand Stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Elevator
The Basics
- Hours:
- Noon-2 a.m. Monday-Saturday (kitchen closes at 1 a.m.); noon-midnight Sunday (kitchen closes at midnight)
- Cuisine:
- Fondue
- Meals Served:
- Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Extensive international wine list.
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Two types of party trays (chocolate covered strawberries or chocolate fondue with cookies and pretzels for dipping) are available for carryout with 24-hours advance notice. The regular menu is not available for carryout.
- ATM:
- Yes. Next door at Bank of America
- Live Music:
- Yes. Friday-Saturday nights in the lounge
- Features:
- Catering, Kids Menu, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. Garlic and wine seasoning, salad dressings, chocolate fondue bars. Children have their own fondue option. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Capacity: 100
- Specialties:
- Fondue
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 300
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"Terrible"
By Yusuf from Hyde Park, February 20, 2009
If you're not drunk and only with a few people, you can really taste how mediocre the food is. I planned on having cheese and chocolate fondue and ...
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"Unfortunate Experience"
By K1DA 42 from Nazareth, July 24, 2008
I had heard great things about The Melting Pot chain and decided to swing in here for a late dinner, since most other restaurants were closed by 10...
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"Service was amazing!!!!"
By TerrapinTrain from Lincoln Park, December 7, 2007
A few months I came here and I remember our server, Max. He was an amazing and hilarious waiter. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was very...
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