If you and your lover are thinking about a great location for an intimate affair, you must checkout The Melting Pot! Located in La Jolla, The Melting Pot specializes in a communal dining experience simply known as fondue. The atmosphere is a sweet mixture of delicious food, excellent service and stimulating romance. While inside, guests are immersed in dim light which is further enhanced by fondue smoke. This serves as the perfect backdrop for a couples special night. They also have private booth seating available which is perfect for lovers to sit close while sharing the fondue experience.
At The Melting Pot, we had the taste of the high life. Upon entering, we were greeted warmly by our host and hostess who quickly seated us. Mind you, reservations were made before hand. The Melting Pot can get very busy on some nights, and by making a reservation (via Open Table), we were able to be seated promptly.
Our server Matt, was outstanding. He provided something very rare to our dining experience, interaction. Matt was an individual who prides himself on communicating with his guests rather than just serving them food. This made us feel at home (being that this was our first time to the Melting Pot).
The food was fantastic! We ordered a fondue dinner which comprised of 3 courses. Our first course was an appetizer with a cheese base, served with bread, apple slices and fresh veggies. The second course involved the a special seasoned hot pot served with a scrumptious assortment of meat, seafood and vegetables.
The final course was the fun part, the dessert! We were treated with a Yin and Yang style blend of white and dark chocolate. It was topped off with our very own special assortment of brownies, strawberries, cheese cake, marshmallows and even rice crispy treats!
Overall, the Love Bug had a great time and implores you to try out The Melting Pot for yourself!
The Love Bug Rating:
Service: 5/5 Stars
Food: 4.5/5 Stars
Atmosphere: 5/5 Stars
Price: $$$
Tip #1: Save money by buying the dinner for two meal! It’s way more than enough for the entire couple.
Tip #2: When making your reservation… to add extra romance, if you’re dining for an Anniversary or Birthday you can special request Balloons and Flowers to be at the table when you arrive.
Contact:
The Melting Pot La Jolla
8980 University Center LN
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 638-1700
The melting pot is absolutley the best. I love it better than Forever Fondue! The staff in MP La Jolla is also awesome =)
Thanks Fondue Lover! I have to check this out too. San Diego has so many great spots!
I went here with my sister, I have to tell you the cheesecake dipped in chocolate is soooooooo gooood!!
There’s one just a couple blocks away from my apartment in Torrance and I have not yet been. I’ll have to take my wife there sometime soon now that I’ve read this review and, if in the area, maybe visit the SD location the next time we’re down that way.