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Bananas Foster Chocolate Fondue - The Melting Pot - Arlington VA, Arlington, VA

The Melting Pot - Arlington VA

4.6
4.6
2749 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fondue

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
For over 20 years, the Melting Pot of Arlington has offered 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 and fabulous four-course fondue-style dinners. No matter what the occasion, from a romantic date to get-togethers with friends, meetings or large groups, The Melting Pot always hits the spot.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Dessert, Swiss
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 243-4490
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We will open as early as 12:00 pm for parties of 10 or more with a set menu. Please contact us to set up your next banquet!
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Cross street
    Fairfax Dr
  • Parking details
    Please use the LAZ garage below the restaurant. There is an access road to the right if you're facing the restaurant. The entrance is at the end on the left. Bring in the ticket for validation which lowers the price to $2.00. Validation lasts for 4 hours from the time you enter the garage. After the 4 hours, validation is void and rates apply.
  • Public transit
    From the Metro - Orange Line: Take Metro to the Ballston Metro stop. Come out of Metro station onto Fairfax Drive. Make a left onto Fairfax and walk about 3 blocks to Glebe Road. Make a right onto Glebe Road and walk about 1 1/2 blocks. The restaurant is on the left.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Flower Package

    Multiple dates available
    $28 - 3 roses in a bud vase, and a small balloon. If you let us know your celebration, we'll make sure to include the perfect balloon!
  • Teddy Bear Package

    Multiple dates available
    $26 - A teddy bear, a small mylar balloon, and a box of chocolate wafers. If you let us know your celebration, we'll make sure to select the perfect balloon!
  • Touch of Romance

    Multiple dates available
    $16 - Rose petals and candles on the table for a more romantic atmosphere.

What 2,749 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
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Melting Pot in Arlington, VA offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "fantastic food," ideal for special occasions. Guests applaud the "experienced and helpful" staff, diverse menu options, and fun atmosphere. Although some mention slower service, the unique fondue experience and "outstanding" meals make visits memorable and worthwhile.

2,749 Reviews
  1. Joe

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went to the Melting Pot for Valentine’s Day and they did a fantastic job. The set menu had some of our favorite things available and the roses for the ladies and rose petals on the table were a wonderful touch.
    The Melting Pot - Arlington VAResponded 1 day ago
    Joe, thank you for making us part of your Valentine's Day celebration! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us, and I'll pass your kind message along to your server.

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  2. Andrew

    VIP

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a pretty bad waiter. Forgot the drink and it took forever. Also forgot the dippers. Forgot the bread. He was nice but definitely some need coaching from the management staff. Kids ordered the flaming turtle chocolate for dessert. He came back 5 minutes into them eating it , poured nuts on it and lit it on fire. I’m pretty certain that was supposed to have happened when it was being set up

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  3. Courtney

    VIP

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Restaurant Week special was a great deal. Highly recommended the bacon mac and cheese.
    The Melting Pot - Arlington VAResponded on February 5, 2025
    Courtney, I'm so glad you and your daughter enjoyed your visit with us! We'll pass your thanks along to Brittany.

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always and the best service we’ve ever had here.

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  5. Marty

    VIP

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Wells, was experienced, helpful and not intrusive. Our party ordered gluten-free dinner and there were many selections from which to choose. Everything was delicious and paced very well. We will definitely be back.
    The Melting Pot - Arlington VAResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for dining with us and for leaving such a kind review. I'll pass it along to Wells!

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  6. Laurie

    VIP

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We always dine here at this location when we are in town as all of our Louisiana locations have closed. Portions have gotten a lot smaller, which is good - as you can now eat most of it and not feel miserable. But it is still expensive.
    The Melting Pot - Arlington VAResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you for bringing us your business when you're in town! Keep your eyes open for future developments in your home state. There's going to be a lot of new locations opening in the next year or two!

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  7. Krista

    VIP

    Washington DC

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was very good, albeit extremely busy. He apologized and explained that while the restaurant was packed, they'd had a server or two call out and thus were short-staffed. It did not deter from our experience; we had a lovely dinner. And he even brought out two birthday plates with our dessert course. But requests for drinks were sometimes slow and our coq au vin broth had to be replenished during our cooking because it had boiled off before we received our meat. Again, NOT OUR SERVER's FAULT - he was swamped. And again, our dinner was lovely, just pointing out they were super busy and understaffed this night.
    The Melting Pot - Arlington VAResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you for your continued business and for your kind review. I'll look forward to your next visit!

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  8. Matt

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    An experience that is always fun. The service was excellent
    The Melting Pot - Arlington VAResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you for making us part of your extended new years celebration, and for your kind review! I hope we'll see you back more through the new year.

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  9. Gene

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was wonderful...very polite and thoughtful, stopping several times at our table to see if we were enjoying our meal. This, inspite of his being very busy last night during dinner hours! He made our meal a very positive experience...of course, the food was fantastic too! New Year's Resolution: Go to Melting Pot more often than just every 6 months! :)
    The Melting Pot - Arlington VAResponded on January 12, 2025
    We're definitely on board with that resolution! Thank you so much for your visit and for leaving such a lovely review.

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  10. Melissa

    VIP

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    While our server was very nice and the food was good, the service was unbelievably slow! So slow that our broth boiled down to almost nothing before they brought the entree meats out. It was not a busy night, so we were surprised with how long everything took. The manager jumped in a couple of times to get food to our table, which was good of him. I’m not sure if they were understaffed or if the kitchen was running behind? This location also lacks the ambiance of other Melting Pot restaurants. I think we will go to the one in Reston in the future.

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FAQs

The Melting Pot - Arlington VA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 243-4490.

The Melting Pot - Arlington VA is rated 4.6 stars by 2749 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Melting Pot - Arlington VA

1110 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fairfax Dr
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Dessert, Swiss
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Please use the LAZ garage below the restaurant. There is an access road to the right if you're facing the restaurant. The entrance is at the end on the left. Bring in the ticket for validation which lowers the price to $2.00. Validation lasts for 4 hours from the time you enter the garage. After the 4 hours, validation is void and rates apply.
  • Public transit
    From the Metro - Orange Line: Take Metro to the Ballston Metro stop. Come out of Metro station onto Fairfax Drive. Make a left onto Fairfax and walk about 3 blocks to Glebe Road. Make a right onto Glebe Road and walk about 1 1/2 blocks. The restaurant is on the left.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 243-4490
  • Private party facilities
    We will open as early as 12:00 pm for parties of 10 or more with a set menu. Please contact us to set up your next banquet!
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