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The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA

The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

4.6
4.6
2576 Reviews
$50 and over
Fondue
A photo of The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter restaurant

The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

4.6
$50 and over
Fondue
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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

  • 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

    $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
  • Touch of Romance - $19.95

    Multiple dates available
    Spice up your night with a Touch of Romance. Rose Petals and a Heart Shaped Floating Candle elegantly placed on the table before you arrive. Payment will be added onto final check.
    Touch of Romance - $19.95 Photo

What 2,576 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Good for special occasions

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Good for special occasions

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Melting Pot in Gaslamp Quarter offers a unique and interactive dining experience centered around fondue. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "friendly staff" for making visits memorable. While some find it pricey, many enjoy the romantic ambiance and fun culinary experience. The cheese and chocolate fondues are standout favorites.

2,576 Reviews
  1. Craig

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Low wait time, excellent service, not rushed through dinner. Definitely felt like an event that rocked!
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on December 9, 2024
    Craig, thank you for choosing our restaurant for your dining experience. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the attentive service and welcoming ambiance. We strive to create a memorable evening for each of our guests, and it brings us great satisfaction to know we succeeded in your case. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  2. Nancy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and unique dinner! Great for celebrating. Amazing staff
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on December 9, 2024
    Nancy, thank you so much for your kind words! It brings me great joy to hear that you had an outstanding experience celebrating with us. Our team strives to provide exceptional service, and I'm thrilled they met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  3. Mars

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend and I had a lot of fun! This was her first time going and she really enjoyed it!
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on December 6, 2024
    Mars, I'm delighted to hear you and your girlfriend had such an enjoyable time with us! We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests, and it brings me great joy to know we succeeded in that regard. Thank you for choosing our establishment, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  4. Kanna

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Johnny was exceptionally good and really helped us out picking the right menu items
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on November 28, 2024
    Kanna, thank you for your kind words and for visiting The Melting Pot in San Diego's Gaslamp District. We always aim to provide exceptional service and assist our guests in creating a memorable dining experience. I'm delighted to hear that Johnny's recommendations enhanced your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  5. Dana

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and experience was a fun celebration for my family of four.
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on November 26, 2024
    Dana, thank you for choosing to celebrate with us at Melting Pot in San Diego's Gaslamp District. We're delighted to have provided an enjoyable experience for your family. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Lisa

    Stuttgart

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night out after a show with the kids. And kids eat free on Sundays. An awesome treat!
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on November 20, 2024
    Lisa, thank you for choosing our restaurant for your family dinner. I'm delighted to hear you had an enjoyable experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  7. Terry

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Good time. We were here for my girlfriends birthday celebration.
    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterResponded on November 20, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience at our restaurant, Terry. I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed your girlfriend's birthday celebration with us at The Melting Pot in San Diego's Gaslamp District. We strive to create memorable dining experiences, and it brings me joy to know we could be a part of your special occasion. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, and I look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  8. Angel

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an awesome for experience at the melting pot for Veterans Day. Our waitress said this was her first shift working but she gave us a very welcoming and descriptive experience. My favorite parts were the strawberry salad and the turtle chocolate fondue from their 4 course meal.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Holly

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All in all, we had a fantastic experience. Our server Payton was great and attentive. They tucked us into a little nook, which was perfect and quiet . The food was generally good, and I quite enjoyed my cotton candy cocktail. I think if I had to give any gripe is that we didn’t allow ourselves enough time (2 hours for 4 course dinner) . On the plus side, now we get to go back for fondue and chocolate (we didn’t have time for dessert so they gave us a voucher to come back for dessert). It at least gave us an opportunity to see which components we like and will probably do à la carte next time.

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  10. Josh

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I heard about this place and needed to go for my anniversary. From the start after communicating via open table, it was great service. The front lady was kind and friendly. Then we were seated and the ambiance and atmosphere was very nice. Soothing, clean, fancy, and relaxed. My table was able to be set up with roses and a candle and I couldn’t be more pleased of the result. Beautiful. The service was amazing as our server who was extremely nice and friendly as well as getting help from the manager as well who was very informative and nice, made ordering and the overall experience very enjoyable. The experience felt very cared for. Our lady server was so amazing and even present us with a beautiful plate that celebrated our anniversary. Top notch service and food and experience and couldn’t ask for a better time!

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The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter is rated 4.6 stars by 2576 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter restaurant

The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

4.6
$50 and over
Fondue
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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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