The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot in Duluth offers a unique interactive dining experience where families can bond over bubbling pots of fondue. Kids love the hands-on experience of dipping bread, vegetables, and treats into cheese and chocolate fondue, making mealtime an engaging activity rather than just dinner.

• ✓Interactive cooking experience where kids dip and cook their own food
• ✓Chocolate fondue dessert with strawberries, brownies, and marshmallows
• ✓Cheese fondue with bread cubes and vegetables for dunking
• ✓Special occasion atmosphere perfect for celebrating birthdays or achievements
• ✓Teaches patience and fine motor skills in a fun, food-focused way

1. 1.Request a booth rather than a table for easier containment of excited little dippers and to prevent fondue fork mishaps
2. 2.The four-course experience can take 2+ hours, so consider lunch or the cheese and chocolate fondue option for shorter attention spans
3. 3.Make reservations for weekend dinners as waits can be long, especially during peak family dining hours
4. 4.Ask your server to demonstrate proper fondue fork technique to kids before they start to prevent burns from the hot pots
5. 5.The chocolate fondue dessert is usually the biggest hit with kids, so save room or consider ordering it as a standalone treat

Weekday lunches or early dinners (5-6 PM) are ideal for families, offering shorter wait times and a calmer atmosphere. Avoid Friday and Saturday evenings when the restaurant caters more to date-night crowds and waits can exceed an hour.

This is a splurge dining experience at $$$ pricing, with full fondue experiences running $30-50+ per person. Located in a shopping center with ample free parking. The meal is leisurely-paced and interactive, so plan accordingly for restless children.

Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve book up weeks in advance and may not be ideal for families with children. The restaurant is open year-round with no seasonal closures. Consider visiting for special family celebrations or milestones throughout the year.