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The Melting Pot - Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

The Melting Pot - Knoxville

4.1
4.1
1929 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fondue

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2 people
11:00 pm
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Booked 30 times today
  • Romantic
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
For a dining experience you won't soon forget, travel into Knoxville Historical District of the Old City, where you will find the staple Melting Pot nestled on the end of Central Street. The Melting Pot of the Old City has been creating the perfect nights out for over twenty years and can't wait to celebrate with you. The Melting Pot offers a truly unique dining experience created by the art of fondue. The leisurely 4-course dining experience sets us apart from other restaurants, giving you and your family or friends the time to reconnect, laugh and enjoy each others company. Combine our delicious cheese fondues prepared table side, our fresh salads, and exquisite entrees, including choices of seafood, steak, poultry, and fresh local vegetables. Compliment your dining experience 4 course meal with one of our decadent chocolate fondues from Cacao-Trace farms. We proudly offer gluten-free dining options for all four courses and can accommodate most food allergies as well.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (865) 971-5400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Knoxville
  • Cross Street
    Jackson Avenue
  • Parking details
    .---FREE PARKING---WILLOW AVENUE24/7 Free Parking along the street.FREE COVERED PARKING24/7 Free Parking under the interstate overpass next to Barleys.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

What 1,929 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    Healthy

  • East Tennessee

    Romantic

  • East Tennessee

    Most Booked

  • Knoxville

    Innovative

  • Knoxville

    Good for groups

  • Knoxville

    Healthy

  • Knoxville

    Hot spot

  • Knoxville

    Great for fine wines

  • Knoxville

    Romantic

  • Knoxville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Melting Pot in Knoxville offers a memorable experience with "amazing" service and "fantastic" atmosphere. Highlights include delectable cheese and chocolate fondues. Servers like Turbi and Trisha are praised for their exceptional customer care. While some find the main course less valuable, the dining experience remains unique and enjoyable.
1,929 Reviews
  1. Gaye

    E. Tennessee

    32 reviews

    1.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very short staffed. Long wait for reserved table, finally asked for a server. Poor hostess tried to make amends by providing water. After an hour, still no server, no drinks, no orders taken. Finally left. Not what we had hoped for a birthday dinner.
    The Melting Pot - KnoxvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your honest feedback. It’s never our intention to disappoint, and we’d love to learn more about your experience. If you’d be willing, please contact our Assistant GM at (865) 971-5400 so we can make things right.

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  2. BMVP

    VIP

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! The service was fantastic. We were there for a birthday dinner celebration and didn’t feel rushed. We took our time and enjoyed ourselves!

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  3. Noah

    Unspecified

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was poor, charged an extra 45 dollar fee for “gratuity” without us being able to do anything about it. Server had little knowledge about gluten free food even tho our server the first time was excellent! It really just depends who you get as your waiter/waitress. The Caesar salad was missing the pine nuts that coke on top, even though the menu clearly stated it’s come with them, when I asked the waitress for the pine nuts she acted like she had no idea what I was talking about. The flaming turtle chocolate fondue we got they are supposed to poor some type of liquor on top and light it on fire, she did not do that. The server we had the first time we went back in October was excellent, the lady we had last night was not.

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  4. Kera

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I always have such an amazing time! The food is wonderful and the staff from the hostess/host area are always very kind, professional and helpful! The servers are incredible and entertaining, as they prepare the fondue! Shout-out to our wonderful server Anthony he was incredible and had some wonderful suggestions to help make our meal even more delicious!!

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  5. Drew

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked for Saturday after valentines. I looked at the menu online and saw the Valentines menu but thought it was an option. Arriving I learned it was the only menu at 2x the regular menu price for the exact same amount of food. Sad
    The Melting Pot - KnoxvilleResponded 2 days ago
    We understand how important a great dining experience is, and we’re sorry that we missed the mark. We would love the opportunity to speak with you and make things right. Please reach out to our Assistant GM at (865) 971-5400.

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  6. Jordan

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Trisha was our server, and she was ABSOLUTELY amazing! She is the sweetest person in the world and is the most kind person ever! The food was amazing and the environment was tranquil. We will definitely be back. (TRISHA NEEDS A RASIE!!!!!!!!!!!!)

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  7. Justin

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food I’ve ever had, the staff were all friendly and super helpful. If you’ve never been, go!

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  8. Ashley

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Drinks took forever. We finished our appetizers and salads before receiving our first drink. We had just received our dessert when we were asked if we were about to leave for the next table to sit down?! We were so rushed it was unpleasant. We won’t be back.

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  9. Christy

    VIP

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    It was Valentines Day so upon entering was told there was a set menu. Ok, that was an option only when booking but ok. Walked in and place was super dark and so dirty when we were sat at our table it had to be cleaned because it was too sticky to sit down. This was 5:30 pm so in my opinion way too early to have been too busy to clean right. Waitress was exceptional, we loved her and she did a phenomenal job presenting and serving. Drinks were good as well but when it comes to the food, very disappointed and it was subpar. At $105+ oer person for the food, it should have been at least good. The whole experience of courses was fun but the quality of the food, including paying more for Lobster was just not good. Before we could even get to the 2nd course we had already decided we wouldn’t go back. Once the main entree came we just ate some of it and honestly cooked the rest to bring home to our dogs. Maybe they’ll eat it? Our waitress offered us some variations of the fixed menu for dessert and we actually enjoyed that. Now, we didn’t complain because what’s the point? It is what it is. My whole point is the quality did not match the cost the least little bit. Won’t be back…

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  10. John

    E. Tennessee

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We are fans of the melting pot! It is undoubtedly my wife’s favorite dining experience. So we are there frequently during holidays and special occasions. This Valentine’s Day was no exception to our routine, however, we were a bit dismayed at the limited option menu and automatic gratuity, added to the bill after the fact. I understand that they are trying to move people through the restaurant as frequently as possible on these special days and therefore limiting the menu should allow that to be the case… However, our server was often nowhere to be found and honestly, the level of service did not live up to the 40+ dollars mandatory gratuity that was added to the bill. don’t take me wrong, we tip well for excellent service… The place was not overly busy, but under the circumstances of having a limited menu in order to move people through, we found ourselves waiting between each course, a fairly substantial amount of time that was unnecessary and only because the server was not as attentive as she might could have been. That said, the menu price per person was nearly double what we would have expected to spend here on a normal dinner and though the portions were generous, they were definitely not any higher quality or larger portion than we would’ve expected otherwise so that is why I am giving them such a low score for “value”. So, will we be back? Yes, of course we will. But I will likely find a different place to celebrate special occasions when they have a fixed menu instead of their regular options.

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FAQs

The Melting Pot - Knoxville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (865) 971-5400.

The Melting Pot - Knoxville is rated 4.1 stars by 1929 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:00 pm
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 30 times today

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Google Map for The Melting Pot - Knoxville

111 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Jackson Avenue
  • Area
    Knoxville
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    .---FREE PARKING---WILLOW AVENUE24/7 Free Parking along the street.FREE COVERED PARKING24/7 Free Parking under the interstate overpass next to Barleys.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
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