Thursday, I went to my second restaurant week reservation at the Melting Pot. You may think fondues are so 70's but not in this modern day, high end restaurant. No more bunson burners or sternos lighting the fondue pot thats sits on a stand. These pots are heated on top of induction burners built right into the table.
Just as an fyi we opted out of the entree portion of this meal. I have been to the Melting Pot before (so this is not part of my 20 restaurant for the year) and I definitely did not love that the meat gets brought out to you raw, on a plate and with two forks to dip and cook with. This really was a personal preference. There is nothing wrong with bringing cold meat out and letting it sit out for an hour or so. Meat is actually usually left out at room temperature for a bit before cooking so it doesn't shock the meat. I just don't love the idea and plus cheese and chocolate is usually enough for me :)
The Melting Pot, Boston, MA
Appetizer: Traditional Cheese Fondue ****
~Made table side with beer, garlic, dry mustard, cheddar and swiss cheese.
~Great cheesy flavor just a tiny beer flavor in the background
~When we got toward end of cheese it started to get a little crusty and over cooked.
~Love the apple and bread dippers
~Wish they would cook the vegetable dippers before bringing them out
Dessert: Smore Chocolate Fondue *****
~Made table side with a shot of 151 (flambeed), milk chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers yum!
~The dippers are amazing and include, strawberries, bananas, marshmallows dipped in oreos and graham crackers, cheesecake, pound cake, brownies and rice krispie treats.
~Additional small plate of dippers are free as long as you don't mind not having extra cheesecake
~When you go for dinner, and not for restaurant week the dipper plate is over double the size (and the price)
Restaurant Appearance: Upscale casual *****
~Very clean restaurant and bathrooms
~Nice modern sleek look
~Awesome wine selection shown very elegantly around the restaurant
~Love the induction burners in the table
~Fun fondue plates and forks
Customer Service: Good ***
~Server was nice, but not over personable.
~Got our food to us in a timely manner (which is great considering your meal at the melting pot usually runs about 4 hours)
~Brought us wrong dessert at first, but was more than willing to fix it and very timely.
~Seemed disappointed we didn't order cocktails or wine.
~Warmed up toward the middle-end of lunch
Overall I would give Melting Pot ****
The restaurant was very clean and enjoyable to sit and eat in. Service could have been a little better, it kind of seemed like everyone who worked there hated their jobs. Downside on the Melting Pot is if you go for a three or even two course meal especially for dinner you better not be hungry when you get there because the meal usually spans from 1.5-3 hours and you will develop hunger while waiting and in between courses. I myself would go back to The Melting Pot any day of the week for the chocolate fondue! As you all know chocolate is my weakness and this is so good. I feel like for dinner it's just a lot of work and a lot of time. If I were to go out on a Friday night with some girlfriends it would be great for dessert and cocktails in a hip atmosphere. Just remember dinner you usually need a reservation.
Next Up: Ruth Chris Steakhouse
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