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The Melting Pot - Gaithersburg

4.2
4.2
2070 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fondue
9021 Gaither Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Melting Pot offers an extraordinary dining experience that you won't find at any other restaurant. Here, you'll discover all the ingredients to a perfect evening, including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines & cocktails, as well as fabulous four-course fondue dinners. No matter what the occasion, from a romantic date to a get together with friends, meetings, or large groups, The Melting Pot always provides fun & lasting memories. Make reservations today & come dip into something different.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Dessert, Swiss
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have several different areas of the restaurant perfect for private parties of up to 45. Several groups have used the entire restaurant for lunch functions, which will hold over 150. Please contact us for any further assistance with large groups.
  • Neighborhood
    Gaithersburg
  • Cross street
    Shady Grove Rd
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    We offer a unique, interactive dining experience like no other.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Balloon Package

    Multiple dates available
    $17.95- A bouquet of balloons, and a box of chocolate wafers.
  • Flower Package

    Multiple dates available
    $28- 3 roses in a bud vase, and mylar balloon.
  • Teddy Bear Package

    Multiple dates available
    $26 A teddy bear, a mylar balloon, and a box of chocolate wafers.

What 2,070 people are saying

The Melting Pot - Gaithersburg reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Romantic

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Melting Pot in Gaithersburg is renowned for its "amazing" food, particularly the fondue, offering a "unique dining experience." The restaurant is ideal for special occasions, boasting a "quiet and romantic atmosphere" with attentive service. However, some guests noted slow service and organizational challenges during busy times.
2,070 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought our family to the restaurant on Thursday, April 17th for dinner, and it didn't go well--long delays, issues with service, etc--leading us to leave without eating. The owner and manager reached out to apologize and asked us to try again; we returned Monday, April 21st to a truly excellent dining experience. The service was stellar, the food was fantastic, and we truly felt appreciated as customers. TONS of gluten free options, felt like a great, safe place to eat with an allergy. I would absolutely recommend the Gaithersburg Melting Pot after tonight's dinner; we will be returning!
    The Melting Pot - GaithersburgResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Thomas! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great experience at The Melting Pot - Gaithersburg on April 21, and we're glad to know that our team was able to make it up to you. We're sorry about the initial issues you encountered, and we appreciate your understanding. It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the food and service, and we're glad we could provide a safe and enjoyable dining experience for you. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic meal.

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  2. Nya

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was amazing we got the dinner for 2 and it was amazing! Our server was so nice and hospitable we will definitely be returning.
    The Melting Pot - GaithersburgResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Nya, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for giving us a perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your dinner at The Melting Pot - Gaithersburg. It's always a pleasure to hear when our guests have a great experience. We're looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Tom VIP

    Philadelphia67 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience wasn’t great. Unfortunately, we didn’t have an attentive server and with one in our party having a gluten sensitivity and one having a shellfish allergy it was difficult for them to understand our needs. Prior experiences have been much better. The restaurant wasn’t even half full and it still too just over three hours to eat and leave. Usually can eat in 1.5 to 2 hours. Will go back at some point and be better prepared for how we order our food.

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  4. Evan

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Angelo, our server, was great and so was the food and drinks.
    The Melting Pot - GaithersburgResponded on April 2, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Evan! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time. It's wonderful to know that our food and drinks made a positive impact on your dining experience. We strive to provide excellent service and it's heartening to hear that our team met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Jason

    Washington DC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I have been to this Melting Pot location before, but it'd been a few years. The food and cocktails were pretty good. My wife's iced tea was very dark and cloudy, and she found it undrinkable. The service was a massive step down from what we've experienced at Melting Pot in the past. We felt ignored by our server much of the evening. Our server briefly stopped by our table to say they were dropping a tray of food at another table and would be right back. It was 25 minutes before they returned to take our drink order. That set the tone for our dinner - it was often 20-30 minutes between visits from our server. We ordered our food at the same time as we'd already had plenty of time with the menus. My cocktail took about 45 minutes to arrive, only coming out once the cheese fondue was served. It was 45 minutes from ordering food to having something on the table to eat, and something other than water or bad tea to drink. The salad and entree course deliveries felt more timely, which gave me hope that our server had just been bogged down temporarily and service might improve for the remainder. Unfortunately, we seemed to fall through the cracks again after the entree. We finished our food and waited, and waited. A manager stopped by and asked if we were done. We said yes, and I assumed we'd be visited by our server shortly. Another 15-20 minutes past that manager interaction, I got up to ask someone to call our server to our table as we'd still not seen them. No one was at the front desk when I checked, but I was able to flag down another employee. A few minutes later our server returned to collect the pot. We had to wait several more minutes for the rest of the entree dishes to be removed. The dessert course and check were handled mercifully quickly. We were quite ready to leave by that time.
    The Melting Pot - GaithersburgResponded on March 19, 2025
    Hi Jason. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our team works hard to provide customers with the best dining experience possible and we apologize that this wasn’t the case on your previous visit. Our team appreciates your comments and would like a chance to speak to you further on the matter. If you could provide your contact information in a private message, the General Manager will reach out to you. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope to see you in again soon for a better experience.

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  6. Mark

    Baltimore1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our service was not so good very slow and not very organized and wasn’t so great

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  7. Kate

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The cheese fondue did not taste good. The bread served for the fondue was chewy and stale. Restaurant is dark and needs to be updated. Service was pretty good but overall the value for money is not there.

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  8. Eric VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely a great meal if you’re in the mood for fondue

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  9. Tammy

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner with excellent Service!! Cant wait to return !!
    The Melting Pot - GaithersburgResponded on March 19, 2025
    Hi Tammy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dinner with us at The Melting Pot - Gaithersburg. It's always a pleasure to know that our service met your expectations. We're already looking forward to your next visit!

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  10. Jenny

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lennox is one of the best servers I’ve ever had. He was accommodating, warm, and had a great sense of humor. He went above and beyond for us and made our dinner special. 10/10.
    The Melting Pot - GaithersburgResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Jenny! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at The Melting Pot - Gaithersburg. It's wonderful to know that Lenox made your dinner special and that you appreciated their service. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests and your kind words are a testament to that. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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FAQs

The Melting Pot - Gaithersburg offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 519-3638.

The Melting Pot - Gaithersburg is rated 4.2 stars by 2070 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation


Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Melting Pot - Gaithersburg

9021 Gaither Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Shady Grove Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Gaithersburg
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Dessert, Swiss
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We offer a unique, interactive dining experience like no other.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have several different areas of the restaurant perfect for private parties of up to 45. Several groups have used the entire restaurant for lunch functions, which will hold over 150. Please contact us for any further assistance with large groups.
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