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The Melting Pot - Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

The Melting Pot - Knoxville

4 (1921)
$31 to $50
Fondue
111 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

For a dining experience you won't soon forget, travel into Knoxville Historical District of the Old City, where you will find the staple Melting Pot nestled on the end of Central Street. The Melting Pot of the Old City has been creating the perfect nights out for over twenty years and can't wait to celebrate with you. The Melting Pot offers a truly unique dining experience created by the art of fondue. The leisurely 4-course dining experience sets us apart from other restaurants, giving you and your family or friends the time to reconnect, laugh and enjoy each others company. Combine our delicious cheese fondues prepared table side, our fresh salads, and exquisite entrees, including choices of seafood, steak, poultry, and fresh local vegetables. Compliment your dining experience 4 course meal with one of our decadent chocolate fondues from Cacao-Trace farms. We proudly offer gluten-free dining options for all four courses and can accommodate most food allergies as well.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Dessert
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Cross street
    Jackson Avenue
  • Parking details
    .---FREE PARKING---WILLOW AVENUE24/7 Free Parking along the street.FREE COVERED PARKING24/7 Free Parking under the interstate overpass next to Barleys.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 1,921 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    Healthy

  • East Tennessee

    Great for fine wines

  • East Tennessee

    Romantic

  • Knoxville

    Good for groups

  • Knoxville

    Healthy

  • Knoxville

    Hot spot

  • Knoxville

    Great for fine wines

  • Knoxville

    Romantic

  • Knoxville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Melting Pot in Knoxville offers a "phenomenal experience" with a "wonderful" atmosphere, perfect for celebrations or a "great date night." Guests praise the "delicious" food, especially the cheese and chocolate fondues, and commend the "friendly" and "attentive" staff, ensuring a memorable dining outing.
1,921 Reviews
  1. Carmen VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Do you like boiled steak? Toddler snacks? No napkins? Out of half the menu? Look no further- This is the place to BE!

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  2. lindsay VIP

    Dallas41 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We came to the multi pot for a graduation celebration and had an unfortunate experience. The cheese something has changed with the cheese. I don’t know if it’s a different brand or just how they’re making it, but it was extremely greasy and not as satisfying as it typically is. The manager was helpful and resolved the issue and we appreciate that.
    The Melting Pot - KnoxvilleResponded on May 16, 2025
    Hi Lindsay, Thank you for choosing The Melting Pot to celebrate such a special occasion, and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear that the cheese course didn’t meet the high standards you’ve come to expect from us. We appreciate your kind words about our manager’s efforts to resolve the issue, though we understand how disappointing it is when a celebration doesn’t go as planned. Your feedback about the consistency of the cheese is valuable, and we’re actively looking into it with our kitchen team to ensure it doesn’t happen again. We hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide the full experience you deserve. Sincerely, The Melting Pot – Knoxville

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  3. J

    Grand Rapids5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The atmosphere was dingy, low ceilings and poor air quality for a place filled with steaming hot pots (we smelled like food cooking when we left the place). Nothing great about it. The cheese we choose was not good at all, the Quattro Formaggio. It tasted like hot wine and moldy cheese. The ‘platter’ of veggies and bread served to dip was not great, very little qty. and poor quality. The GF bread bites were terrible. We skipped right to chocolate to redeem the experience and things got worse. We are Celiac and can’t have gluten- we made it known from the start yet with the chocolate they served two bites of banana, two pinapple bites and two strawberry bites surrounded by and touching gluten bakery bites, so needless to say, they didn’t ‘understand’ how to safely deliver a GF expierence. One and done for us.
    The Melting Pot - KnoxvilleResponded on May 16, 2025
    Hi J, Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, especially regarding the gluten-free accommodations. We take dietary restrictions seriously, and it’s clear we fell short, we’re addressing this with our team immediately. We also regret that the food and atmosphere didn’t live up to our standards. Your comments about the cheese fondue, portion sizes, and overall comfort have been shared with our staff for review and improvement. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention and hope you’ll give us another chance in the future.

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  4. Josh

    E. Tennessee2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Beware if you visit on a special occasion such as Mother’s Day like we did. They don’t tell you beforehand that they have a “special” pre fixe menu. They wouldn’t let you order off the regular menu, substitute anything, or even choose your preferred cooking style. The “special” menu was very limiting and really frustrating since we weren’t told before making the reservation or before sitting down. We had picky eaters and food allergies in our group and being locked in with basically no choice in dinner really ruined the experience. When you pay the prices they charge (and it usually is well worth it) you should be allowed to at least choose from their normal menu of cooking options.
    The Melting Pot - KnoxvilleResponded on May 15, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Josh. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at The Melting Pot on Mother's Day. We understand how important it is to let our guests know about our special menus and we regret that we fell short in this instance. We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for all of our guests and it's clear we missed the mark. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we'll definitely take it into account to improve our communication. We hope to have the chance to make it up to you in the future.

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  5. William

    E. Tennessee2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall experience was great. Only issue was server made us feel like we were part of another table. She would bring both tables food at the same time so we were waiting as she served their food. Just a weird experience and would suggest treat every table as their on guest so they can enjoy the experience better.
    The Melting Pot - KnoxvilleResponded on May 4, 2025
    Thanks for the review, William! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at The Melting Pot - Knoxville. We're sorry to hear about the confusion with the service. We aim to make every guest feel like they're part of our family, and we'll definitely look into this matter. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!

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  6. lindsay VIP

    Dallas41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely waving. Food was so yummy. We always love coming to visit
    The Melting Pot - KnoxvilleResponded on May 1, 2025
    Thank you for your review. We're happy to know that we've exceeded your expectations and look forward to continuing to do so!

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  7. Rachel

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love The Melting Pot so much and went for our four year anniversary. Our sever Johnny was wonderful and we had a fun and relaxed evening!
    The Melting Pot - KnoxvilleResponded on April 26, 2025
    Hello Rachel! Thank you for giving us a 5 star rating! We're happy to know that you've had a great experience with us and look forward to your next visit.

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  8. jackie

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful location to the old city and the device was top notch. Food was absolutely wonderful and we will be back again!

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  9. MarcusS

    E. Tennessee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience! Our server, Turbi, did a fantastic job! It was my wife's birthday and he went out of the way to make sure everything was perfect, even bringing her a special desert and a rose. We love the atmosphere and the food is always incredible. I can't recommend The Melting Pot enough! Awesome date night. We will most definitely be back very soon!
    The Melting Pot - KnoxvilleResponded on April 11, 2025
    Hi Marcus, Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience at The Melting Pot Knoxville, We are so pleased to hear you found the experience to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  10. Jasmynn

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the waiter that served us. He made our night special. The food was great and the wait wasn’t bad.
    The Melting Pot - KnoxvilleResponded on March 29, 2025
    Hi Jasmynn, thank you for posting your positive review. Our team here at The Melting Pot is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we’re thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you. We hope you’ll visit us again soon.

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FAQs

The Melting Pot - Knoxville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (865) 971-5400.

The Melting Pot - Knoxville is rated 4 stars by 1921 OpenTable diners.

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

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111 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jackson Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fondue, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    .---FREE PARKING---WILLOW AVENUE24/7 Free Parking along the street.FREE COVERED PARKING24/7 Free Parking under the interstate overpass next to Barleys.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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