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The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA

The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

4.7
4.7
2595 Reviews
$50 and over
Fondue

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • 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

  • The Power of Love

    US$94.00 per person

    Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 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
  • NEW! Ultimate 5-Course Experience

    US$88.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    This is the over-the-top 5-course VIP fondue celebration that will dazzle and delight all 5 senses: • First Bite: Green Goddess Bacon Tomato • Chef-Crafted Cheese Fondue served with six savory “Double Dippers” • Choice of Fresh Salad • Premium Celebration Entrée (+Additional charge for the Ultimate Celebration Entrée including a lobster tail to share. Minimum purchase of two.) • Chocolate Explosion Fondue: arrives in a spectacle of smoke, fire, and sparkles, make sure you take a picture! Make any special occasion Ultimate – from a birthday, anniversary, new job, graduation, and more, this menu will give your big night the extra it deserves!
    NEW! Ultimate 5-Course Experience photo

What 2,595 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • 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 "fun and unique dining experience" perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing and attentive staff" and the interactive fondue dining, especially the cheese and chocolate courses. While some found it pricey, the ambiance and memorable experiences make it a popular choice.

2,595 Reviews
  1. Prescilla

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistency is great, they were busy for Valentine’s Day as expected. We are very happy.

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  2. jonathan

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing, food was a great. Overall a great experience.

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  3. Barry

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is great but the service has gotten progressively worse over the years, which is quite sad as this is an experience based restaurant. You should still try it but expect exceedingly long wait times at peak hours and holiday occasions.

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  4. Isaac

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Devin was amazing he really took care of us and made our first visit a night to remember! Will definitely come back and request him as our server.

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  5. Geegee

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I come here every year for a Valentine’s Day dinner with my little girl for our mom & daughter valentines date & every year they do amazing . Definitely our favorite tradition to come here. Food , service & everything - always amazing.

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  6. Jim

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience from the food to the service and ambience. A great place for that special, but laid back experience.
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded 6 days ago
    Jim, I am so glad to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us! It's always our goal to provide excellent food, outstanding service, and a perfect ambiance. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  7. James

    VIP

    San Diego

    54 reviews

    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    While the service was great, the food was average. The experience of the fondue, involving the entire meal, was really fun. I was brought an entree I didn’t order but I decided to accept it. Overall, good - not great.
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on February 3, 2025
    James, I am so glad you had a fun experience with our fondue experience! While I regret the mix-up with your entree order, I appreciate you graciously accepting it. We aim to provide an exceptional dining experience, so I'm disappointed to hear the food was only average for you. Your comments are taken to heart and we would like the opportunity to make your next visit a more positive one.

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  8. Christi

    VIP

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for restaurant week and got a great deal. Love the fondue and all of the choices you have at the Melting Pot. The staff is always very friendly and the food is always very yummy. I only wish I had enough room for all 4 courses! (cheese fondue, salad, meats in fondue oil and chocolate fondue - all with lots of choices!) We will be back!
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on January 30, 2025
    Christi, I am so glad you enjoyed your Melting Pot experience! We strive to provide a delicious and friendly dining adventure for all our guests. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  9. Heather

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great and fun meal. Service was outstanding. One of my favorite places.
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on January 29, 2025
    I am so glad you enjoyed your experience with us, Heather. Our team strives to provide exceptional service, and it's rewarding to know we accomplished that during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thank you for your kind words!

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  10. Chi

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    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 on January 21, 2025
    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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FAQs

The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter is rated 4.7 stars by 2595 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • 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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