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The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA

The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

4.6
4.6
2587 Reviews
$50 and over
Fondue

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day 2025

    USD 123.28 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    A 5-course menu: 1st course, Shrimp w/ Ginger Cream or Bruschetta; 2nd course cheese fondue, Bacon and Gorgonzola or Sparkling Gruyere; 3rd course salads, Strawberry Pecan or California Cobb; 4th Course entree fondue: Cupid's feast (Lobster tail, garlic & wine steak, sweet & spicy shrimp, garlic pepper sirloin, herb crusted chicken & featured pasta $114.95), Be My Valentine Combo (Garlic & wine steak, Sweet and spicy shrimp, Garlic pepper sirloin, Atlantic salmon, herb-crusted chicken & featured pasta $94.95) or Garden of Love (impossible polpettes, red onion, asparagus, zucchini, mini sweet peppers, mushroom ravioli, artichoke hearts $74.95); 5th course chocolate fondue: Cookie butter crunch, Giandiua Milk or Passion Fruit Yin and Yang.
    Valentine's Day 2025 photo
  • The Power of Love

    USD 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

What 2,587 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • 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 unique dining experience with "excellent service" and a "fun, romantic" atmosphere. Guests enjoy "delicious" cheese and chocolate fondues, perfect for celebrations. The service is often praised as "amazing" and "attentive," ensuring memorable meals. Ideal for extended dining, special occasions, and family outings.

2,587 Reviews
  1. Chi

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I watch YouTube about this place so I knew what to expect. And it was pretty amazing. If you’d never done it before it’s great for special occasions. The food was really delicious but the downside is you have to cook it yourself. And if you don’t pay attention, you can wind up burning everything or over cooking everything. Of course, the best part was the chocolate fondue. Just awesome. What really made it for me was the kindness and consideration of the staff and how attentive and wonderful they were. Especially down in San Diego. I don’t know about other places, I’ve never been there before, but they were awesome! And the food was edible because I cooked it and because I paid attention. But my aunt and uncle were not so lucky and had overcooked steak. But that’s their fault. Not the restaurants. Thanks for listening.
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded today
    Chi, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I'm delighted to hear that you had an amazing time and appreciated the attentiveness of our staff in San Diego. We strive to provide exceptional service and create memorable dining experiences for all our guests. Your kind words about the delicious food and wonderful atmosphere are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another enjoyable evening.

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  2. kim

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service awful and slow. Little kids cried the whole time
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded today
    Kim, thank you for your visit and for taking the time to leave your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that your experience was not up to our usual standards. At The Melting Pot, we strive to provide excellent service and an enjoyable dining experience for all our guests. Please feel free to reach out to me directly so that we can discuss your experience further and ensure that it does not happen again. I look forward to the opportunity to make it right.

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  3. Maddie

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Devin was a great waiter! Explained everything, as it was our first time, very knowledgeable on the menu and how we should go about it as we had a larger group. Getting the full experience was what we wanted and we were able to do that. Everything was fresh and delicious. We got a cheese he recommended and it was a bit strong for us, had wine in it, so he took it back and gave us a new one. Overall a wonderful experience that I will continue to recommend.
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on 13 January 2025
    Maddie, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I'm delighted to hear that you and your group had a wonderful dining experience at our restaurant. It's always our goal to provide exceptional service and ensure our guests feel welcomed and well-informed. I appreciate your feedback, and we look forward to having you join us again soon.

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  4. Erin

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    When we got there we waited for the valet for 15 minutes. Not a big deal, but not normal at a nice restaurant charging for valet service. It took several minutes for our waitress to greet the table. She was very nice, but offered service throughout that wasn’t consistent with a restaurant that costs $100 per person. She dropped several pieces of bread off the plate and immediately said she would bring some more to replace them. She never did, and the pieces lay on the floor by our table for the entire dinner until my daughter finally went into the aisle and picked them up. She dropped off the bill while we were on the dessert course and then went missing for 15 minutes as our credit card sat there ready to be charged. Our kids wanted to leave so we finally grabbed a young man cleaning the table next to us and he graciously stopped and ran our credit card. None of this is terrible, but all 5 of us agreed we would never return.
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on 13 January 2025
    Erin, I am truly sorry to hear about the disappointing service you experienced during your recent visit. We strive to provide exceptional service and attention to every guest, and it's clear we fell short in your case. Please know that your feedback is taken seriously, and we will be addressing the issues you raised with our team. We value your patronage and hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide the high-quality dining experience you deserve.

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  5. Charlize

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is easily one of my favorite restaurant. The staff are great. I’ve gotten Devin a few times, and he’s always been so attentive and personable! The food is amazing, and the atmosphere is nice. Will keep coming back!
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded 5 days ago
    Charlize, thank you for your kind words and for choosing to dine with us! We strive to provide exceptional service and create a welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. It brings me great joy to know that Devin's attentiveness and friendly demeanor enhanced your experience. I look forward to your next visit and the opportunity to continue delivering outstanding food and service.

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  6. Jonathan

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice and really relaxed and overall a very good time with yummy food
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on 7 January 2025
    I'm so glad you had a wonderful time at our Melting Pot location in the Gaslamp District, Jonathan! Thank you for your kind words. We strive to provide a relaxing atmosphere and delicious food, and we're happy to hear we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  7. Todd

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful date at The Melting Pot. It was our last night in SD and we wanted something special. We were seated in a private booth and our server Vanesa was very helpful in making our decisions on all the choices and was friendly. It was a very niece experience and the food was very good. Especially the Chocolate Explosion desert. Would recommend
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on 6 January 2025
    Todd, thank you for choosing The Melting Pot for your special date night in San Diego. I'm delighted to hear you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed our private booths, attentive service from Vanesa, and of course, our signature Chocolate Explosion dessert. We strive to create memorable dining experiences, and it brings me great joy to know we succeeded in making your last night in SD truly special. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to the city.

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  8. Bindiya

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    a fun family dinner! what could be better than having a bunch of different things to dip in melted cheese and chocolate for dessert!
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on 27 December 2024
    Bindiya, I'm delighted to hear you and your family enjoyed your dining experience with us! Creating memorable moments over a warm fondue is truly something special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  9. Gena

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great for an hitting. Menu selections easy to follow and they were easy to deal with with a sea food allergy
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on 24 December 2024
    Gena, thank you for choosing our establishment. I'm delighted to hear that we were able to accommodate your dietary needs while providing an enjoyable dining experience. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we strive to make every visit a memorable one. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon.

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  10. Joe

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Service, meal customization was superb, overall experience was fantastic!
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on 23 December 2024
    Thank you for your kind words, Joe! I'm delighted to hear you had an exceptional dining experience with us. We strive to provide outstanding service and culinary excellence. Your satisfaction means everything to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter is rated 4.6 stars by 2587 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 43 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
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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