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06/23/2026
Visit your local Melting Pot for the most mouth watering 4-course around 😎
06/20/2026
Happy Father's Day Eve! Don't forget to put your phones down and forks up to enjoy uninterrupted connection with dad this Father's Day!
06/18/2026
Surprise Dad with the Melting Pot Experience this Father’s Day! Share your favorite memory with him in the comments for a chance to win a 4-course Melting Pot gift card for two. Treat Dad to a special night!
06/18/2026
🔥 Father's Day Endless Fondue Feast 🔥
This Father's Day, treat Dad to a meal that keeps on giving.
On Sunday, June 21, enjoy our Endless Entrée Father's Day Special featuring four delicious courses, including unlimited servings of teriyaki steak, herb chicken breast, Memphis dry rub pork, and shrimp cooked right at your table.
🧀 Any Cheese Fondue
🥗 Any Gourmet Salad
🥩🍤 Endless Entrées
🍫 Any Chocolate Fondue
$79* per person
Our regular menu will also be available.
It's the perfect way to celebrate Dad with great food, family, and a dining experience that's anything but ordinary.
Reservations recommended at meltingpot.com.
*Not valid with any other coupon, offer, or promotion. No sharing. Minimum purchase of two required. Excludes tax, gratuity, and supplemental fee. Regular menu also available.
06/16/2026
The council always knows best
06/14/2026
If joy had a taste, it’d be a kid diving into dad-approved fondue. See you in a week for Father's Day with Melting Pot!
06/12/2026
Hot Pot Summer? Yes please 😎
06/10/2026
Father's Day Endless Fondue
Sunday, June 21
Celebrate Dad with our Endless Entrée Father's Day Special! Enjoy any cheese fondue, gourmet salad, unlimited shrimp, Memphis dry rub pork, teriyaki steak & herb chicken breast, plus any chocolate fondue for dessert. $79 per person. Regular menu also available. www.meltingpot.com for reservations.
First Course
Any Cheese Fondue
Second Course
Any Gourmet Salad
Select Entree (Endless)
Shrimp, Memphis Dry Rub Pork, Teriyaki Steak, Herb Chicken Breast
Dessert
Any Chocolate Fondue
Not valid with any other coupon, offer or promotion. No sharing. Minimum purchase of 2 required.
*Excludes tax, gratuity & supplemental fee.
The Melting Pot San Diego Gaslamp is a top-rated fondue restaurant in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, specializing in cheese fondue, chocolate fondue, and 4-course fondue dining experiences. Located near Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center, w
06/10/2026
Romanticizing date night the Melting Pot way ♥️
06/08/2026
Happy National Best Friday Day! Tag your bestie in the comments 💕
06/07/2026
No airball here when you have the perfect Father's Day plans with Melting Pot! With just three weeks away before dad's big day, be sure to snag your reservation now!
06/05/2026
This post is so cheesy 🤪
Huge congrats to our winner, ... our cheesiest follower! We can’t wait to have you join us for a gouda time.
Thanks to everyone who entered, you’re truly nacho-average jokesters!
06/04/2026
Some people celebrate holidays with cake.
We celebrate with a pot of bubbling cheese. 🧀😏
Happy National Cheese Day! Whether you're team Classic Alpine, Wisconsin Cheddar, Spinach Artichoke, or Loaded Baked Potato, today is the perfect excuse to gather around the fondue pot and make every bite a little cheesier.
Tag the person you'd share a pot with. 👇
06/01/2026
🌈✨ Welcome to San Diego - where the sun shines bright, the vibes are cool, and love is always on the menu! Celebrate Pride Month at The Melting Pot with fondue, friendship, and fabulous flavors!
Whether you're dipping in with your day ones or toasting to new beginnings, come celebrate love in every flavor with us: meltingpot.com.
Make your reservations for fondue like you've never experienced! Book a table online or call us directly to enjoy some fondue tonight.
05/22/2026
Happy holiday weekend fondue fans. We will be open for dipping through Sunday, but closed on Monday so our staff can have the day off to relax with friends and family. We hope you have a great weekend, and don't forget to remember the sacrifice that the members of our armed forces have and will continue to make for us!
05/19/2026
Gluten-free and still ready to dip? Absolutely🫕
At The Melting Pot, we’re proud to be certified by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), so gluten-free guests can enjoy the full fondue experience right alongside friends and family. 🧀🍫
From cheese to chocolate and plenty in between, our menu includes gluten-free options marked with “GF” or easy modifications to make your meal gluten-free.
Planning a visit? Just let us know when making your reservation and remind your server when you arrive. We’re happy to accommodate so you can focus on the fun part... the dipping. 😉 www.meltingpot.com or (619) 234-5554 for reservations.
Make your reservations for fondue like you've never experienced! Book a table online or call us directly to enjoy some fondue tonight.
05/12/2026
Grads Eat Free
🎓 From cap tosses to cheese pulls…celebrate graduation season the fun and interactive fondue way 🫕
This May + June, grads eat FREE at The Melting Pot San Diego!
Bring a party of 4 or more, enjoy our featured 4-course fondue dinners, and the graduate’s meal is on us with proof of graduation 🎉
Just mention your grad when booking or when you arrive! www.meltingpot.com or call 619-234-5554.
Valid May & June only. Not valid with other offers, discounts, or certificates.
Make your reservations for fondue like you've never experienced! Book a table online or call us directly to enjoy some fondue tonight.
05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, bonus moms, grandmothers, and mother figures out there 💕🫕
Today we celebrate the ones who always make life a little warmer, sweeter, and filled with love. Thank you for all you do. Wishing you a day full of relaxation, laughter, chocolate, and plenty of fondue ✨
05/07/2026
Mother’s Day is almost here - if you can join us, we’d love to celebrate Mom with you this weekend at Melting Pot Gaslamp💐
Think melty cheese, decadent chocolate, and a meal she doesn’t have to lift a finger for. But if your plans don’t line up, we’ve got the perfect backup: a Melting Pot gift card she can enjoy anytime.
Mother's Day Dining
Reservations Still Available This Sunday
From 11:30am to 8pm, we'll be offering our regular menu plus this special featured menu. Full menu info and reservations: bit.ly/mpgaslamp
Make your reservations for fondue like you've never experienced! Book a table online or call us directly to enjoy some fondue tonight.
Address
901 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA
92101
To reach the fondue restaurant located on 5th Avenue in San Diego, you can take public transport by using the bus or trolley system. The nearest bus stop is at the corner of 5th Ave and Market St for those taking a bus. For those taking the trolley, exit at 5th Ave Station and walk north towards E St.
If driving, take highway CA-163 towards downtown San Diego and exit at A St/10th Ave. Continue onto A St, turn right on 4th Ave, then left on E St, and finally turn right on 5th Ave. You can park at one of the metered street parking spots or nearby parking garages such as Ace Parking on 6th Ave or Park It On Market located on Market Street between 6th and 7th Avenue.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Friday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Saturday |
4pm - 9pm |
| Sunday |
4pm - 8pm |
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What people say
Fondue restaurants are a unique and fun way to enjoy a meal with friends, family or that special someone. And The Melting Pot on 5th Avenue in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is the perfect place to experience this type of dining. With its multi-course fondue menu, it's no wonder why this restaurant is a favorite among locals and tourists alike.
The Melting Pot offers an extensive selection of cheese, meat and chocolate fondues that are sure to satisfy any craving. Whether you're in the mood for savory cheese fondue or sweet chocolate fondue, they have it all. And the best part? You get to dip your favorite foods into the melted goodness!
But it's not just about the food at The Melting Pot. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, making it perfect for a romantic date night or a special celebration with friends and family. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always willing to help you choose the perfect fondue combination for your taste buds.
Overall, if you're looking for a unique dining experience in downtown San Diego, head over to The Melting Pot on 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter. You won't be disappointed!
