The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot The Melting Pot, located in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego, offers a unique fine dining experience with multi-course fondue dining perfect for any occasion. Patrons can "dip into something different" with creamy cheese fondues, salads, fondue-style and grilled entrees, and delectable chocolate fondues. The casual atmosphere allows for an enjoyable evening where you do the cooking and our friendly wait staff is always available to assist. Specializing in dinner and drinks, The Melting Pot is the perfect spot for groups or intimate dinners. Come experience this fondue lovers paradise today!
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🧀🍂 The Ultimate Fonduegiving Feast Giveaway is here! 🍂🧀This fall, nominate someone who makes life feel more connected, m...
09/24/2026

🧀🍂 The Ultimate Fonduegiving Feast Giveaway is here! 🍂🧀

This fall, nominate someone who makes life feel more connected, memorable and meaningful for the chance to share an unforgettable Fonduegiving dinner at The Melting Pot.

Four lucky winners will receive:
✨ A fondue dinner for six
🍁 Our limited-time Fondue into Fall seasonal menu
🥂 A celebration filled with delicious dips, laughs and toasts

Maybe it’s the friend who always shows up, the family member who keeps everyone connected or someone who simply deserves to feel celebrated. Tell us who you’re thankful for and why they deserve The Ultimate Fonduegiving Feast!

Entries available through October 11th via the link in our bio

Must be 21+ and a U.S. resident. No purchase necessary. See official rules in bio for details.

09/23/2026

Our Fall Menu is here!

Celebrate the season with a delicious 3-course fondue experience crafted with cozy, craveable flavors:

🫕 Cranberry Pecan Cheese Fondue
Dive into a warm, creamy blend of Butterkäse and Fontina cheeses infused with crisp apple c***r, then topped with smoky cherrywood ham, tart dried cranberries, buttery candied pecans, and fresh scallions. It’s the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and smoky in every dip.

🥗 Apple Almond Salad
Fresh spring greens are tossed with apple slices, crunchy honey-roasted almonds, creamy Gorgonzola crumbles, and a deliciously tangy apple mustard vinaigrette for a light and refreshing bite.

🍫 Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Fondue
Indulge in silky-smooth white chocolate fondue layered with spiced pumpkin purée, drizzled with pumpkin-spiced caramel, and finished with an autumn graham cracker crunch and fluffy whipped topping.

🍸 Fall Harvest Cocktail
A bright and refreshing blend of Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc, apple c***r, Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur, and elderflower liqueur. Crisp, lightly spiced, and bursting with seasonal flavor.

🍷 Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
From New Zealand’s celebrated w**e region, this vibrant Sauvignon Blanc leads with notes of grapefruit, green apple, and passion fruit, balanced by a crisp, clean finish that shines alongside the savory and fresh flavors of fall.

Want even more? Upgrade to a 4-course experience by adding any of our core entrées for an additional charge.

Come savor the flavors of fall!

09/22/2026

We’re just days away from our 4-course dinner for 2 giveaway! 🎉

Check out our pinned post for all the details and enter for your chance to win! The winner will also receive a donation made in their name to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, helping bring the joy of books and early literacy to children. Stay tuned for the announcement of our lucky, random winner.

09/21/2026

At Melting Pot we always deliver the Perfect Night Out!

We are one week away from randomly selecting a winner for a 4-course date night for two AND a donation in the randomly s...
09/18/2026

We are one week away from randomly selecting a winner for a 4-course date night for two AND a donation in the randomly selected winner's name to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!

To enter:
1. Visit your local Melting Pot restaurant between 9/12 and 9/25.
2. Film your best cheese pull.
3. Post your video to your feed or story.
4. Tag and use .

Can't make it in? No worries!
1. Follow our accounts.
2. Tag 5 friends in the comments below.
3. Repost this to your stories using the hashtag .

Check out our pinned post for more details!

09/17/2026

Forever Fondue won’t be here forever. Enjoy a three-course experience featuring salad, cheese fondue, and an endless entrée for a limited time - only through September 21 at select locations.

Reserve your table before it melts away. 😎

09/15/2026

Limited-time fall menu at participating locations coming soon 🍂

09/12/2026

Talking on live TV while trying to eat fondue? Harder than it looks!

Our very own Jay joined FOX 5 San Diego to help Kristina Audencial master the art of dipping while sharing the scoop on San Diego Restaurant Week.

From September 13–20, enjoy a three-course fondue experience for just $30* per person, with your choice of cheese, salad, and chocolate. Add a petite entrée for $24.95*, featured bottles of w**e for $25*, or select cocktails for $10*.

Watch the fun, then come try it for yourself - no talking required while dipping! Reserve at www.meltingpot.com.

* A 5% supplemental fee will be added to all Guest checks to help offset rising costs. You may request to have this removed should you choose.

09/12/2026

What’s better than a 5-star cheese pull? A chance to win a $250 Melting Pot gift card while helping put books in kids’ hands. See our pinned post for details.

HOW FAR CAN YOU PULL IT? Do you have a cheese fondue pull that rivals ours? Prove it! Show us your cheesiest, messiest, ...
09/12/2026

HOW FAR CAN YOU PULL IT?

Do you have a cheese fondue pull that rivals ours? Prove it! Show us your cheesiest, messiest, most epic fondue pull for a chance to win a 4-course date night for two!

From now, 9/12/2026 - 9/25/2026, visit your local Melting Pot, film your longest, wildest, most creative cheese pull, and share it to your feed or story for your chance to win big!

To enter:
1. Visit your local Melting Pot restaurant between 9/12 and 9/25.
2. Film your best cheese pull.
3. Post your video to your feed or story.
4. Tag and use .

At the end of the contest, one winner will be selected at random to receive a $250 Melting Pot gift card.
And in honor of our 9/25 finale - with a little “9 to 5” inspiration - we’ll also donate $250 to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the randomly selected winners name, helping provide approximately 50 books to children under age 5. 📚💛

No purchase necessary entry option: You may also enter by tagging 5 friends in the comments.

The contest ends 9/25/2025 at 12:00PM EST. The winner will be randomly selected after the contest closes and contacted by 9/25/2026.

Stretch the cheese. Share the pull. You could be our randomly selected winner!

No purchase necessary. Open to eligible entrants as described in the official rules. This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, TikTok, or Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

09/10/2026
09/09/2026

They say money can’t buy happiness… Clearly, “they” haven’t experienced our limited-time, three-course Forever Fondue offer!

Check with your local Melting Pot for availability.

09/07/2026

We heard that if you Google “What is the perfect date-night meal?”, the answer is: Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Fondue, the Steak Lovers entrée, Flaming Turtle Chocolate Fondue, a Modern Old Fashioned, and You Don’t Say Rosé.

Fondue + long weekends = a match made in cheesy, chocolatey Heaven!We’ll be open all holiday weekend to help you celebra...
09/06/2026

Fondue + long weekends = a match made in cheesy, chocolatey Heaven!

We’ll be open all holiday weekend to help you celebrate with cheese, chocolate, and cocktails - however, we’ll be closed on Labor Day (Monday) so our team can enjoy a little dip into relaxation too.

Make your plans now and join us tonight - Sunday for all the fondue fun: www.meltingpot.com.

09/04/2026

Come spend your Labor Day Weekend with us and let fondue melt your worries away. Gather your favorite people, dip into happiness, and leave feeling better - one bite at a time!

Congratulations to our newest Melting Pot location in Allen, Texas! We’re thrilled to welcome you to the family and can’...
09/02/2026

Congratulations to our newest Melting Pot location in Allen, Texas! We’re thrilled to welcome you to the family and can’t wait to share unforgettable fondue moments with the Allen community. 🫕✨

Here’s to new beginnings, great food, and memories made around the table! 💛

09/01/2026

Phone eats first when it looks this good!

Clear your phone storage, because your camera roll is about to be deliciously full! Stop by for a quick fondue snack or indulge in our four-course experience - whatever your appetite, we’re ready for you.

Forever Fondue® is BACK! 🫕♾️Why stop at one entrée when you can keep the fondue coming?Sunday–Thursday, through Septembe...
08/24/2026

Forever Fondue® is BACK! 🫕♾️

Why stop at one entrée when you can keep the fondue coming?

Sunday–Thursday, through September 21, dig into Forever Fondue® Endless Entrée at The Melting Pot Gaslamp!

For $65*per person, enjoy 3 delicious courses:

🥗 Fresh salad
🥩 ENDLESS Land & Sea, Classic or Steak Lovers entrées
🍫 Decadent chocolate fondue

Yes, we said ENDLESS. Come hungry. Stay awhile. See how many rounds you can handle. 😉

Available Sunday–Thursday only for a limited time. Make your reservation and get ready to dip, cook and repeat! www.meltingpot.com.

* A 5% supplemental fee will be added to all guest checks to help offset rising costs. You may request to have this fee removed.

Make your reservations for fondue like you've never experienced! Book a table online or call us directly to enjoy some fondue tonight.

And the winner is  🫕🍫You’ve won our Romantic Fondue for Two Giveaway! 🥂❤️A big cheesy thank you to everyone who entered ...
08/19/2026

And the winner is 🫕🍫
You’ve won our Romantic Fondue for Two Giveaway! 🥂❤️

A big cheesy thank you to everyone who entered and helped us celebrate Romance Awareness Month. And remember, August isn’t over yet! There’s still plenty of time to plan a date night, share some fondue, and make a little more room for romance. 💕

Tag your favorite fondue date and make those reservations at www.meltingpot.com!

Free chocolate? Check your inbox. 👀🍫 Club Fondue members received a sweet little surprise last week!Not a member yet? Jo...
08/11/2026

Free chocolate? Check your inbox. 👀🍫 Club Fondue members received a sweet little surprise last week!

Not a member yet? Join Club Fondue today and get in on future exclusive offers, events & giveaways. 🫕

https://bit.ly/SDClubFondue

Receive email updates from The Melting Pot of your choice, and get other fantastic fondue features and great birthday vouchers.

💕 Romance Awareness Month Giveaway 💕Every great love story deserves a memorable date night. To celebrate Romance Awarene...
08/07/2026

💕 Romance Awareness Month Giveaway 💕

Every great love story deserves a memorable date night. To celebrate Romance Awareness Month, we're giving one lucky winner the ultimate Big Night Out for Two - cheese fondue, salad, entree and chocolate fondue!

How to Enter:
❤️ Follow our page.
👍 Like this post.
💬 In the comments, tell us who you'd bring for the perfect fondue date night.
🏷️ Tag them so they know they're invited!

📅 Enter by Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.
🎉 One winner will be randomly selected and announced on Wednesday, August 19.

Good luck, and here's to making more moments worth melting over. 🫕❤️

No purchase necessary. This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook, or Meta.

07/31/2026

🎉 Friday Happy Hour Just Got Better. 🫕🍷

Join us weekdays from 5-6 PM on our bar & patio for:

✨ 50% OFF Cheese & Chocolate Fondue

🧀 NEW! Brie Plates
• Basil Pesto Walnut
• Honey Almond

🌮 NEW! Nachos

🍷 $7 Select W**es

🍸 $10 Cocktails including the Love Martini, Lemon Berry Mojito, Melting Pot Mule & Passion Paloma

The perfect excuse to kick off the weekend with friends, share a few bites, and toast to Friday.

07/27/2026

ComicCon_SanDiego may be over, but the heroes are still serving up legendary nights. 🦸🫕✨

Our team traded aprons for capes to celebrate one of San Diego's biggest weekends, and they absolutely understood the assignment.

Whether you came dressed as your favorite hero or just showed up hungry, thanks for making Comic-Con week one for the books. Until next year...the fondue force remains strong. 🧀🍫

07/22/2026

🧀🍷 Join Us for an Exclusive Tasting Event

Saturday, August 1 at 12 PM

J. Lohr W**e & Cheese Pairing Experience featuring four incredible pairings of artisan cheeses, our signature Wisconsin Cheddar Fondue, and exceptional J. Lohr w**es.

✨ Aged Goat Cheese + Wildflower Valdiguie
✨ Brie + Riverstone Chardonnay
✨ Wisconsin Cheddar Fondue + Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon
✨ Gouda + Bay Mist Riesling

$50* per person | Ages 21+

Seats are limited, so gather your favorite w**e-loving friends and reserve your spot today! 🍷www.meltingpot.com.

*Excludes tax, gratuity & supplemental fee.

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07/17/2026

🚨 Final days for Endless Fondue!

Start with any cheese fondue and gourmet salad, then enjoy unlimited Teriyaki Steak, Shrimp, Memphis Dry Rub Pork, and Herb Chicken Breast, cooked your way in flavorful broth or sizzling oil. Finish with any chocolate fondue for the sweetest ending.🫕🥩🍤

Ends July 31. Monday through Friday only.

$79/person*

Book your table before it's gone! www.meltingpot.com.

Not valid with any other coupon, offer or promotion. No sharing. Dine-in only. 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

07/13/2026

🍷🧀 W**e lovers, this one's for you!

Join us Saturday, August 1 at 12 PM for an exclusive J. Lohr W**e & Cheese Pairing Experience featuring four incredible pairings of artisan cheeses, our signature Wisconsin Cheddar Fondue, and exceptional J. Lohr w**es.

✨ Aged Goat Cheese + Wildflower Valdiguie
✨ Brie + Riverstone Chardonnay
✨ Wisconsin Cheddar Fondue + Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon
✨ Gouda + Bay Mist Riesling

$50* per person | Ages 21+

Seats are limited, so gather your favorite w**e-loving friends and reserve your spot today! 🍷www.meltingpot.com.

*Excludes tax, gratuity & supplemental fee.

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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

Telephone

+16192345554

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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!