The Melting Pot - Reston

4.7

3212 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fondue

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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.

Private dining

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 3,212 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Good for groups
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Melting Pot in Reston offers a delightful fondue dining experience perfect for special occasions or romantic evenings. Guests appreciate the "great food" and "phenomenal service," with standout highlights like attentive staff members and a cozy atmosphere. While some find it "overpriced," the unique interactive dining makes it "worth the cost."

3,212 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The ambiance was far from perfect with the construction they are doing. They should have closed the restaurant for renovations. The set up of the table was not good, there’s some vents poorly directed that made the steam inconveniently directed at my face. Our waiter was very polite but would forget about us and take forever to come back. It seems to be the quality declined as the portions were not that good or the variety - we chose the most expensive experience.
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded 6 days ago
Hi Isabel. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our team works hard to provide customers with the best dining experience possible and we apologize that this wasn’t the case on your previous visit. Our team appreciates your comments and would like a chance to speak to you further on the matter. If you could provide your contact information in a private message, the Managing Partner will reach out to you. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope to see you in again soon for a better experience.
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M
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I celebrated a late Valentines Day at Melting Pot and enjoyed the entire experience. The food was great and our waiter Sasha was knowledgeable and attentive and he did a superb job taking care of us from beginning to end. :-)
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on February 25, 2025
Hello and thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that the food and service received from Sasha exceeded your expectations. We will definitely pass along the kind words to him. Thanks again for the feedback and we look forward to seeing you in again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The server Sasha was amazing made the birthday celebration prefect
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on March 8, 2025
Hello and thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that the food and service received from Sasha exceeded your expectations. We will definitely pass along the kind words to him. Thanks again for the feedback and we look forward to seeing you in again soon for future birthday celebrations!
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Mary Ann VIP
Pittsburgh18 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was lovely and our service by Jefferson was awesome. The cheese fondue was excellent as was the dessert fondue . The entrée fondue was a little disappointing. The quality of the meat was not as expected .
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on February 25, 2025
Hello Mary Ann! Thank you so much for your review. We're so glad to hear that Jeff provided you with exceptional service and that the cheese and chocolate fondue exceeded your expectations. We are sorry to hear that the entree portion was not to you liking. We are currently in process of doing menu revisions, which also includes some changes to some of our entrees that you may enjoy. Be on the lookout for that in the next few months! Thanks again for the feedback and we look forward to seeing you in again soon!
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Linda
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Leo was amazing!!!! We are frequent customers. And the manager treats everybody that works here right. Kudos to the manager. But I will definitely ask for Leo back. He was the BEST server we’ve had so far. Thank you again!
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on February 22, 2025
Hi Linda! Wow thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad that Leo showed you all an amazing night and his service exceeded your expectations. We will pass along the kind words to him as well as the management team. We look forward to seeing you in again soon!
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kristin
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time with our family at the melting pot. Everyone loved the food with empty plates and wonderful service
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on February 18, 2025
Hi Kristin! Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that you and your family had an amazing experience dining with us. We look forward to seeing you all again soon for future family gatherings!
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Tonya VIP
Washington DC201 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and ambiance. Or server Carlos was great and very attentive. We loved the rose petals on the table!
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on February 18, 2025
Hi Tonya! Wow thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad that Carlos showed you an amazing night. We look forward to seeing you in again soon for future celebrations!
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Lindsay
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great! Mark Anthony was an amazing server! We can’t wait to go back!
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on February 16, 2025
Hi Lindsay! Wow thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad that Marc Anthony showed you an amazing night. We will pass along the kind words to them all and look forward to seeing you all again soon for future celebrations!
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Shannon
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time for Valentine’s Day! It was our first time so don’t get me wrong we enjoyed the set menu for the night but we will definitely be back to try some of there other items! Thank you guys for making our night!
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on February 16, 2025
Hi Shannon! Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad that the chose us to celebrate Valentine's Day and that our fondue options exceeded your expectations. We definitely recommend you coming in again to try our very diverse menu which we know you would enjoy. We look forward to seeing you again soon for more fondue-filled celebrations!
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EVELYN
Seattle1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant for the first time on Valentine's Day, and it was a memorable experience. Our server, Serena, truly stood out with her exceptional service. She was attentive, kind, and took the time to address all of our questions and concerns, going above and beyond to ensure we felt taken care of. Her professionalism and warmth made our evening feel truly special. While the food was satisfactory, it didn't fully meet my expectations, but Serena's attentive care and excellent service more than made up for it. She truly elevated our dining experience, and I appreciate how she made our Valentine's Day celebration so memorable.
The Melting Pot - RestonResponded on February 16, 2025
Hello Evelyn.! We are so happy you chose us for your Valentine's Day and that Serena provided you all with exceptional service. We strive to provide flavorful and portion satisfying meals to all our guests. We had a set menu that evening, but we do offer a diverse menu and even some secret menu items that might be a more to your preferences. We appreciate the kind words about Serena and will pass those along to her. Our team appreciates your feedback and we hope that you will give us another try in the future.
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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 4.7 stars by 3212 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Balloon Package

Flower Package

Teddy Bear Package

The Whole Restaurant

Large Party Room

Custom inquiry

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