Melting Pot - Knoxville

4.5 (1739)

$30 and under

Fondue

111 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Melting Pot isn't just a meal - it's an experience! Perfect for date nights, birthdays, and celebrations, Melting Pot blends fine dining with interactive fun that makes every occasion memorable. Our restaurant offers a warm, inviting escape where guests cook, dip, and share fondue together at the table. Savor our signature four-course fondue journey with award-winning cheese fondue, crisp salads, premium entrées (filet mignon, cold-water lobster tail, shrimp, teriyaki sirloin, chicken, vegan and vegetarian options), and unforgettable chocolate fondue. Private seating options, curated celebration experiences, and a full bar with craft cocktails and an extensive wine list help create an evening designed for connection and celebration.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fondue
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
Phone number
(865) 971-5400
Website
https://www.meltingpot.com/knoxville-tn/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
111 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Area
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, Takeaway, Wine

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Reviews

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4.5

(1739)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
2.1Value

Noise • Moderate

1,739 Reviews

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Matthew
Unspecified1 review
2.0
Dined on 24 May 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
They are in the process of changing ownership. Everything was not put to usual standard.
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Carinda
Nashville1 review
2.0
Dined on 17 May 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We have gone to Melting Pot in various locations before but never in Knoxville. First our reservation started at 7pm and was supposed to end at 8:30pm. Instead we were there until almost 10pm due to the service taking so long. We had a great waiter it’s just they were short staffed. Our waiter was phenomenal considering the restaurant being out of things. The cheese fondue course was great but our salads came out on paper plates because they didn’t have any clean ones. Next came the entree and we love cooking in the oil but they were out of oil so we had a red wine sauce with mushrooms. The food was good but it didn’t taste as good with the red wine. We had ordered the lobster tail but were told when the entree came out they didn’t have any. The chocolate fondue was very good. For paying around $260, it did not live up to an upscale restaurant. We will definitely never go there again.
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kristi Gold
Charlotte2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 16 May 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Not serving any alcohol. Place looked so run down. Gave me the ick. Food was good and loved our server but it just felt and looked so dirty.
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Joseph Gold
Houston11 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 May 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
They were out of a lot of food items and all drinks but coke. The staff was pleasant and apologetic but deterred our birthday celebration.
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Nir Gold
Nashville22 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 May 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
This review is based on last night's visit. It seems their supplier truck didn't arrive as scheduled and they were out of very basic items (Oil, white chocolates and more). Waited for 10 minutes for A host to show up. They did say when we arrived that they were out of certain items, but what are we supposed to do as all restaurants are already booked. So we sit down and as we ordered, more items were added to the list of missing items like artichoke for the spinach artichoke dip. Service was very nice, but not efficient. Dessert we wanted the yin Yang chocolate but then they told us they’re out of white chocolate. What I don’t understand is for basic items like oil and white chocolate why the manager didn’t go to a supplier store and bought some? Could be a chain restriction, but it’s much worse not having so many products. Above all, they also charged the same price as normal although items been ordered were missing ingredients. For me this shows a lack of respect to the customer and I will not be back there again
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William Gold
Dallas - Fort Worth12 reviews
3.0
Dined on 15 May 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The server was terrific. Food was average-plus. The seating is such that the adjacent booth is so close as to remove any chance of privacy. The overall establishment had a slightly dank odor and we were told by the hostess they did not serve alcohol with the exception of one beer offering. Gratuity was added to bill for party of three. I do not recommend this particular restaurant.
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Brian
Atlanta3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 14 May 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Establishment lost it’s liquor license. Had no bar. Did not have key menu items.
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Trace Gold
Houston28 reviews
3.0
Dined on 10 May 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We visited the restaurant in the afternoon on Mother's Day and were surprised to find many open tables. This was our second trip to the restaurant in two months, and in both trips we had a similar experience. Our server was excellent. However, during both trips to the restaurant we were advised that they had lost their liquor license, so beer was the only alcoholic beverage available. We had hoped that situation would be resolved by our second trip, but it wasn't. Both times we visited the restaurant they were also out of several different food items. This was disappointing. Although the servers did an adequate job of apologizing and trying to make up for it, upscale restaurants should not be experiencing frequent food shortages on items they serve every day. We felt that even though our particular server was great in both instances, there seemed to be a general lack of leadership at the restaurant. This particular location was not up to the standards we expected from visiting other locations in the past. We truly enjoy dining at the Melting Pot, so I hope our Knoxville location will upgrade their leadership soon and restore this restaurant to equal footing with the rest of the brand.
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Rachael
East Tennessee1 review
1.0
Dined on 10 May 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Mother's Day was a disaster. We had three different servers; the first ignored drink options and the third vanished for 20+ minutes. While the second tried to help, the manager was clueless. Our dessert was wrong and never flambéed. They gave a 50% discount but forced a 20% tip on a party of three. No accountability or care. This place has gone down hill, and I unfortunately will not be returning.
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Ashley
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall everything was amazing. It was our first time going and the food was delicious. Our server was amazing. My only complaint is that it seemed that they were out of everything we wanted. It was a holiday weekend and it felt like they were unprepared. So that was disappointing
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fondue
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
Phone number
(865) 971-5400
Website
https://www.meltingpot.com/knoxville-tn/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
111 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Area
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, Takeaway, Wine

FAQs

Yes, families are welcome: servers include children in the fondue experience (one reviewer noted their 7‑year‑old helped stir the cheese), and reviewers report dining with teenagers and celebrating family occasions here.

Yes, Melting Pot - Knoxville is billed as “perfect for date nights, ” and many guests report using it for anniversaries and birthday celebrations, making it a popular choice for a special evening.

The Melting Pot - Knoxville’s signature four-course fondue journey gives a satisfying amount, guests describe the portions as generous and say the courses left them with more than enough to eat.

Smart casual is the guide at Melting Pot - Knoxville, polished but relaxed, and many guests dress up a touch for anniversaries, date nights, and other celebrations.

Melting Pot - Knoxville can be pleasantly quiet in the afternoons, one guest said they visited on a Mother's Day afternoon and found many open tables, and another guest enjoyed being the only diners for a tranquil, memorable evening.

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Melting Pot - Knoxville

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