The Melting Pot
- Neighborhood: River North
- 609 N. Dearborn St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-573-0011
Don't let the small street-level lobby fool you; there is 8,000 square-feet of fondue nirvana downstairs. This sleek new spot features a multi-level dining room with cozy nooks like the wine room and "Lovers Lane." All the 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, like the "Cheddar," with cheddar and Emmental cheese, lager beer, 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 seven nights a week.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Grand Ave. and Dearborn St.
- 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. daily; food service stops at 1 a.m.
- 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:
- No
- ATM:
- Yes. Next door at Bank of America
- Live Music:
- Yes. Wednesday-Saturday nights in the lounge
- Features:
- Catering, Kids Menu, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. Food served until 1 a.m. No dancing. 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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"Service was amazing!!!!"
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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"A Unique and Delicious Dining Experiance"
Chicago Diner from West Loop - November 12, 2007
We enjoyed an amazing dining experience. The menu offered a variety of cheeses, salads, entrée combinations and my favorite, the chocolate fondue. ...
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"I had never been to..."
Chris from chicago, il - August 16, 2007
I had never been to a fondue restaurant before so I was excited to try the Melting Pot, but I left very disapointed. First, the service was poor. ...
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