The Melting Pot - Reston

4.5

3202 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fondue

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

Experiences are available.

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Charming

Gourmet cheeses, crisp salads, juicy meats, fresh seafood, and decadent chocolate—all these delicious selections await you at The Melting Pot. But a meal at our Reston restaurant is about more than just the food (even though the food is amazing); it’s an interactive and fun experience that gives you the opportunity to reconnect and grow closer with friends and family. Pick up a skewer, and dip fruit, veggies, meats, marshmallows, and more into a warm pot of fondue. Choose 1 or 2 of your favorite courses (cheese and chocolate please!), or indulge in the full 4-Course Experience. And don’t forget to complement your meal with a glass of wine, a cocktail or craft beer. You’ll find our restaurant in the Plaza America Shopping Center near Reston Town Center.

Reserve your table and get ready to enjoy some fondue!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fondue, Dessert, Swiss
Hours of operation
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) 435-1277
Website
https://www.meltingpot.com/reston-va/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
With our semi-private dining room we can accommodate parties of up to 35 on our 3 large tables. We can also do larger functions that utilize different sections of the restaurant. Feel free to contact us for further details.

Location
11730 Plaza America Drive, Ste. 100, Reston, VA 20190
Neighborhood
Reston
Cross street
Sunset Hills
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

Balloon Package
Multiple dates available
$17.95- A bouquet of balloons, and a box of chocolate wafers.
Flower Package
Multiple dates available
$28- 3 roses in a bud vase, and mylar balloon.
Teddy Bear Package
Multiple dates available
$26 A teddy bear, a mylar balloon, and a box of chocolate wafers.

Popular dishes

The Complete Fondue Experience$110.00
A four-course experience for two including your choice of cheese fondue, salad, entrée, and chocolate fondue. Entrée options are listed in Step 3: Entrée & Cooking Style
- For Two$110.00
Big Night Out Dinners$124.00
Our most extravagant dinners are designed for two to share.. Includes your choice of cheese fondue, salad, entrée and chocolate fondue. Entrée options are listed in Step 3: Entrée & Cooking Style
- For Two$124.00

Step 1: Choose a Cheese Fondue

Served with artisan breads and seasonal fruit and veggies (392 cal per serving). Gluten-free dippers available upon request. Choose one cheese fondue per cooktop. Ask your server about vegan cheese fondue options

Wisconsin Cheddar
Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Sam Adams Boston Lager®, Garlic. (347 cal per serving). Gluten Free base available upon request
Classic Alpine*
Gruyère, Raclette, Fontina, White Wine, Garlic, Nutmeg. (368 cal per serving)
Spinach Artichoke
Butterkäse, Fontina, Parmesan, Vegetable Bouillon, Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Garlic, Tabasco®. (302 cal per serving)
Fiesta
Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Sam Adams Boston Lager®, Housemade Salsa, Jalapeño. (332 cal per serving). Gluten Free base available upon request
Bacon & Brie
Baby Brie, Gruyère, Raclette, Fontina, White Wine, Bacon, Lemon, Scallions. (427 cal per serving)
Wisconsin Trio
Butterkäse, Fontina, Gorgonzola, White Wine, Sherry, Shallots, Scallions. (374 cal per serving)

Add to Any Cheese Fondue

cal per serving

Charcuterie Board$14.95
Our selection of premium cured meats, artisan crackers, and accompaniments. Gluten Free without artisan crackers
Double Dippers$8.00
So nice you can dip it twice, first in cheese, then in a selection of six savory toppings. Gluten Free dippers available upon request

Step 2: Choose Two Salads

Choose any two salads, one per person

Melting Pot House*
Mixed Greens, Cheddar, Tomatoes, Croutons, Scallions, Egg, Choice of Dressing. (221-276 cal). Gluten Free without croutons
Caesar
Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan-Dusted Pine Nuts. (133 cal). Gluten Free without croutons
California
Mixed Greens, Candied Pecans, Gorgonzola, Tomatoes, Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette. (125 cal)
Bacon & Bleu Spinach
Spinach, Tomatoes, Egg, Bacon, Gorgonzola, Buttermilk Bleu Cheese Dressing. (226 cal)

Step 3: Entrées and Cooking Styles

Complete Dinner for Two

Premium proteins and vegetarian items served with seasonal veggies (117-132 cal). Prepare your entrée in a fondue cooking style of your choice, one per cooktop. Choose any two entrées below. Add to any entrée: Cold Water Lobster Tail^ $16.95 (110-152 cal) Gluten Free; Center-Cut Filet^ $23.95 (255-297 cal) Gluten Free

Pacific Rim
Shrimp^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Chicken Potstickers^, Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna^, Duck Breast^. (312-355 cal). Gluten Free with substitute for Teriyaki Steak and Chicken Potstickers
The Garden Pot
Impossible™ Polpettes, Red Onion, Asparagus, Zucchini, Mini Sweet Peppers, Wild Mushroom Ravioli^, Artichoke Hearts. (335-405 cal). Gluten Free with substitute for Ravioli
Land & Sea*
Garlic Pepper Steak^, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^, Shrimp^, Atlantic Salmon^. (393-446 cal)
Steak Lovers
+$6 per person. Brown Sugar Bourbon Rub Steak^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Garlic Pepper Steak^. (419-492 cal). Gluten Free with substitute for Teriyaki Steak
The Classic*
+$5 per person. Shrimp^, Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Garlic Pepper Steak^, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^. (396-454 cal). Gluten Free with substitute for Teriyaki Steak

Entrées - Create Your Own

+$5 per person. Cajun seasoning available upon request on these select items. Your choice of three of the following:

Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^
(97-139 cal)
All-Natural Chicken Breast^
(94-136 cal)
Duck Breast^
(69-111 cal)
Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork^
(89-131 cal)
Brown Sugar Bourbon Rub Steak^
(96-138 cal)
Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^
(108-150 cal)
Garlic Pepper Steak^
(76-118 cal)
Atlantic Salmon^
(151-193 cal)
Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna^
(114-156 cal)
Shrimp^
(98-139 cal)
Chicken Potstickers^
(100-142 cal)
Impossible™ Polpettes^
(67-109 cal)
Wild Mushroom Ravioli^
(175-216 cal)

Big Night Out Dinners for Two

Enjoy all four courses including a Big Night Out shareable entrée with premium proteins

Big Night Out
Center-Cut Filet^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^, Shrimp^, Atlantic Salmon^, Wild Mushroom Ravioli^. (376-426 cal per serving). Gluten Free with substitutes for Teriyaki Steak and Ravioli
Bigger Night Out
+$15 for two. Lobster Tail^, Center-Cut Filet^, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^, Herb Crusted Chicken Breast^, Shrimp^, Atlantic Salmon^, Wild Mushroom Ravioli^. (431-491 cal per serving). Gluten Free with substitutes for Teriyaki Steak and Ravioli

Fondue Cooking Styles

Prepare your entrée with one of our cooking styles, one per cooktop

Court Bouillon
Seasoned Vegetable Broth
Coq au Vin*
Burgundy Wine, Mushrooms, Scallions, Garlic
Mojo
Caribbean-Inspired, Garlic, Cilantro, Citrus
Cast-Iron Grill
Tabletop Grilling
Bourguignonne
European Style, Canola Oil, Panko, Sesame Tempura Batter. Gluten Free without batter and panko

Fondue Entrée Sauces

All entrées are served with an array of our signature dipping sauces. Ask about our local favorite dipping sauce

Green Goddess
Cream cheese, sour cream, onions, chives and parsley. Makes an excellent stuffed mushroom and complements chicken and veggies. (51 cal per serving)
Gorgonzola Port
Rich and robust cheese sauce. Pairs perfectly with steak and veggies. (80 cal per serving)
Teriyaki Glaze
Teriyaki with ginger and garlic. Outstanding on our steak items. (21 cal per serving)
Yogurt Curry
Pairs well with just about everything, but particularly complements chicken, seafood and veggies. (81 cal per serving)
Ginger Plum
Red and green bell peppers, ginger and just a hint of plum. Great on chicken and shrimp. (33 cal per serving)
Garlic Dijon Butter
Served with our succulent lobster tail. (112 cal per serving)

Step 4: Choose a Chocolate Fondue

Served with a variety of sweet treats and fresh fruits (489-569 cal per serving). Gluten-free dippers available upon request. Choose one chocolate fondue per cooktop. Ask your server about vegan chocolate fondue options. Add to any Chocolate Fondue - Sweet Additions ($5 each, $13 for all three): Cream Puffs (180 cal) | Macarons (200 cal) Gluten Free | Caramel Sea Salt Cheesecake (327 cal)

The Original
The smooth flavor of milk chocolate is melted with crunchy peanut butter. (289 cal per serving)
Flaming Turtle*
The creamy flavor of milk chocolate is melted with caramel, flambéed, and topped with candied pecans. (333 cal per serving)
Pure Chocolate Fondue
Pick from the flavors of milk, dark, or white chocolate. (272 cal per serving)
Yin & Yang
The decadent and buttery flavors of dark and white chocolate fondue are artfully swirled together. (295 cal per serving)
Caramel Toffee Crunch
The creamy flavor of milk chocolate is melted with caramel and crunchy Heath Bar® pieces. (387 cal per serving)
S'mores
Smooth, creamy flavor of milk chocolate swirled with marshmallow crème, flambéed, and topped with graham cracker. (329 cal per serving). Gluten Free without graham cracker
Chocolate Explosion
Small: $38. A smoking mountain of chocolate fondue is topped with cake, cotton candy and fireworks for the ultimate (photo-worthy) indulgence. Choose between: Raspberry Dark Chocolate Fondue topped with Red Velvet Cake (450 cal per serving); Birthday Cake White Chocolate Fondue topped with Confetti Cake (450 cal per serving)

What 3,202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Romantic
Washington, D.C. Area
Good for special occasions
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Romantic
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Melting Pot in Reston offers a memorable dining experience with "fantastic service" and "great food." Guests rave about the attentive staff, particularly standout servers like Sasha and Tish. The atmosphere is lively, perfect for celebrations, though some find it "a tad too loud." Expect a unique fondue experience with a variety of options, making it a delightful choice for special occasions.

3,202 Reviews

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Jeffrey
Richmond
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Host staff seemed very unorganized as soon as we stepped up to the host station. When we were escorted to our table, the hostess kind of high-stepped it to the table. For a second, I thought she was trying to get away from us. Server was very polite and engaging, but we had to slow him down on the pace. Bread was not that great. Would like to see a more elevated bread choice. Veggies were kind of boring. California salad required a lot of work by the diner in terms of size of lettuce pieces. Shouldn’t have to cut my own salad. Drinks were great. Probably should consider adding steak knives to the service. Will likely not return.
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Wendy
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely can’t complain about the service. The staffs are accommodating. Food quality is good but taste is just ok for me. My wife loves cheese so she appreciates the process.
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded 1 day ago
Hello Wendy! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear our team provided exceptional service and that your wife loved the cheese fondue. On your next visit, please feel free to ask any of our team members for a recommendation that might be a better fit; we offer a diverse menu and even some secret menu items that might be a more to your preferences. Our team appreciates your feedback and we hope to see you in again soon!
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Alexandra
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Food was great, waiter was fantastic. They sat our large party at a small booth which was uncomfortable. There were larger tables available. Additionally, they sat us next to a loud party and the lighting was very poor. Overall, this equated to an average experience.
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded 1 day ago
Hello Alexandra. Thank you for choosing The Melting Pot Reston for your group gathering and for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you found the food and service to be fantastic. We hear your concern with regard to the seating arrangement, and we appreciate your feedback. On a future visit, please give our location a call ahead of time and inquire about additional seating options. In the event that one of those spaces is available, we are always willing to accommodate. Our remodel is currently taking place and the lighting should become less of an issue. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope to welcome you back for another fondue-filled experience in the future!
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Angela
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter and I had the best time at the Lunch With Santa event! Great price, and the whole staff over delivered.
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on December 16, 2024
Hi Angela! Thank you so much for the feedback and we're glad to hear that you had a great experience with at our Lunch with Santa event! The team looks forward to seeing you in again soon!
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Lauren
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Edited to say- regional manager reached to me and could not have been nicer and more apologetic. Immediately sent us a gift card to replace the entire meal cost. We will absolutely give them the opportunity to make a good memory for us. Ask yourself this. If the point of the melting pot is to cook your own food and enjoy the experience, why does it take 3.5hours? It shouldn’t. And if it does, it’s because this place has no idea how to staff a restaurant. If you want to spend 3 hours for probably the slowest and worst possible quality of food that you yourself will have to cook with the worst possible utensils and cooking mechanisms, then by god- this place is for you. 40 minutes before one morsel of food was in front of us. A confusing menu, a lack of attention by our wait staff, and a $400 tab for 5 people (no alcohol) and you have the recipe for a place we will NEVER return to again. Good luck!
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on December 15, 2024
Hello Lauren. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We strive to provide flavorful and portion satisfying meals to all our guests, and we regret that we fell short this time. The Managing Partner will be reaching out to you to discuss the matter. Thanks again for your feedback.
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Lisa
Washington DC
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sasha, our server, was absolutely fantastic! Super friendly, kind, efficient. The prices are ridiculous! $127 plus a $23 tip to eat for two people is ridiculous! We will never go back here at those prices!
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on December 15, 2024
Hello Lisa. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We strive to provide flavorful and portion satisfying meals to all our guests. Please feel free to ask any of our team members for a recommendation that might be a better fit; we offer a diverse menu and even some secret menu items that might be a more to your preferences. We appreciate the kind words about Sasha and are glad to hear that his provided exceptional service. Our team appreciates your feedback and we hope to see you in again soon.
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Anna
VIP
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went to their Happy Hour with my BFF today. They have an excellent deal with the cheese and chocolate fondue at half price. The food is consistently tasty and the service is always excellent! You can count on it. I was also happy to donate to their annual St Jude's charity drive where they achieved their $10k goal tonight as well! Not only a wonderful meal but a generous restaurant as well!
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on December 5, 2024
Wow! Thanks Ana for the 5 star review! We're thrilled to hear that the service and or Happy Hour promotion exceeded your expectations. Also many thanks for your contribution to helping our location hit the $10k goal for St Jude! It's a milestone for us and we appreciate you helping us to achieve it that evening. Our team looks forward to welcoming you back for some more fun filled fondue!
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Todd
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful night and great experience! Love the Reston restaurant and will definitely be returning!!!
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on November 20, 2024
Hi Todd! Thank you so much for the feedback and we're glad you had a great experience with us. Look forward to seeing you in again soon!
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Marion
VIP
New York City
52 reviews
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent cheese and chocolate fondue. Mediocre steak fondue.
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on November 23, 2024
Hello Marion! Thank you for choosing The Melting Pot - Reston! We're thrilled to hear that our cheese fondue and chocolate fondue exceeded your expectations. For your next visit, you do have the option of just doing cheese and chocolate which might be a better fit for you. Our team looks forward to welcoming you back for more fondue-filled nights in the future!
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Lynn
VIP
Richmond
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, tasty fondue, enjoyable experience
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on November 11, 2024
Hi Lynn! Thank you so much for the feedback and we're glad you had a great experience with us. Look forward to seeing you in again soon!
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FAQs

The Melting Pot - Reston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 435-1277.

The Melting Pot - Reston is rated 4.5 stars by 3202 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

11730 Plaza America Drive, Ste. 100, Reston, VA 20190

Additional information

Cross street
Sunset Hills
Neighborhood
Reston
Hours of operation
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
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.meltingpot.com/reston-va/
Phone number
(703) 435-1277
Private party facilities
With our semi-private dining room we can accommodate parties of up to 35 on our 3 large tables. We can also do larger functions that utilize different sections of the restaurant. Feel free to contact us for further details.

The Melting Pot - Reston

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Balloon Package

Flower Package

Teddy Bear Package

Pure Chocolate Fondue

Chocolate Explosion

Sparkling Chocolate

Four-Course Dinners for Two

The Complete Fondue Experience$110.00

Big Night Out Dinners$124.00

Step 1: Choose a Cheese Fondue

Wisconsin Cheddar

Classic Alpine*

Spinach Artichoke

Fiesta

Bacon & Brie

Wisconsin Trio

Add to Any Cheese Fondue

Charcuterie Board$14.95

Double Dippers$8.00

Step 2: Choose Two Salads

Melting Pot House*

Caesar

California

Bacon & Bleu Spinach

Step 3: Entrées and Cooking Styles

Complete Dinner for Two

Pacific Rim

The Garden Pot

Land & Sea*

Steak Lovers

The Classic*

Entrées - Create Your Own

Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast^

All-Natural Chicken Breast^

Duck Breast^

Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork^

Brown Sugar Bourbon Rub Steak^

Teriyaki-Marinated Steak^

Garlic Pepper Steak^

Atlantic Salmon^

Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna^

Shrimp^

Chicken Potstickers^

Impossible™ Polpettes^

Wild Mushroom Ravioli^

Big Night Out Dinners for Two

Big Night Out

Bigger Night Out

Fondue Cooking Styles

Court Bouillon

Coq au Vin*

Mojo

Cast-Iron Grill

Bourguignonne

Fondue Entrée Sauces

Green Goddess

Gorgonzola Port

Teriyaki Glaze

Yogurt Curry

Ginger Plum

Garlic Dijon Butter

Step 4: Choose a Chocolate Fondue

The Original

Flaming Turtle*

Pure Chocolate Fondue

Yin & Yang

Caramel Toffee Crunch

S'mores

Chocolate Explosion

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Melting Pot - Reston offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Melting Pot - Reston restaurant rated?

Is The Melting Pot - Reston currently accepting reservations?