I want to go try it out, but do they have something you can order for a family? The things I saw where for two people. I want to take my three kids, but
don't want to pay $20 a piece or something for them.
Melting Pot
| Started By | Comment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Jonesy |
Melting Pot |
Lead | |
|
Posts: 3764 (01/29/2009 9:38 PM) |
Edited By: Jonesy 01/30/2009 9:12 AM.
Edited 1 time.
|
||
|
Jonesy |
|||
|
Posts: 3773 (01/30/2009 9:12 AM) |
Bump because I know someone has eaten there.
|
||
|
tackyblueeyeshadow |
|||
|
Posts: 6781 (01/30/2009 9:18 AM) |
They have individual entrees too, but they're all around $20. If you order fondue it's like $15. That serves 1-2 people, and they charge you $7 for
each extra person. At least that's the pricing for the one near my house.
|
||
|
terpgirl |
|||
|
Posts: 587 (01/30/2009 9:20 AM) |
don't waste your money on the entree. just eat a regular dinner and go to melting pot for dessert.
|
||
|
tackyblueeyeshadow |
|||
|
Posts: 6782 (01/30/2009 9:21 AM) |
I agree with that. $15 is too much money for a pot of melted cheese. The desserts are really the only thing worth eating.
|
||
|
Jonesy |
|||
|
Posts: 3775 (01/30/2009 9:27 AM) |
What I was thinking about was getting "The Big Night Out" or something like that and then everyone sharing it. I didn't know if they would let us
do that. My kids age from 6-10 so I can't see buying something individual for all of them.
Do you guys think that would be worth it? I never thought about going somewhere else and then eating dessert there. |
||
|
SugarSweet103 |
|||
|
Posts: 7050 (01/30/2009 9:32 AM) |
I don't know if they'll let you share the meal. You really don't get that much for for it to be enough for extra people. When I went, it took us at
least 2 hours to have dinner because it takes so long to cook and eat. I think it's going to be pretty expensive no matter how you do it and it's not
really best place to take kids.
|
||
|
DoesThatSparkle |
|||
|
Posts: 745 (01/30/2009 9:34 AM) |
The Melting Pot is more for adults. It's a long process (takes 2+ hours to get through the meal), and I doubt your kids will want to sit through all that.
If you're married, or have a bf or whatever, just the 2 of you should go and leave the kids at home. You'll enjoy it more. |
||
 Ducka Ducka Ducka |
|||
|
Posts: 5234 (01/30/2009 9:37 AM) |
seriously the dessert is the only thing worth it. the other stuff is mediocure at best
|
||
|
DoesThatSparkle |
|||
|
Posts: 746 (01/30/2009 9:41 AM) |
And I disagree with everyone saying that the dessert is the only good thing. I think it's just the overall experience that makes it worth it. It's just
something different/fun that you don't get anywhere else. I think the food is fine. Obviously it's not going to be some crazy nice gourmet meal (I mean
all it is is meat and/or seafood), but it's just a good time. I enjoyed myself at least.
|
||
|
OceanEyes302 |
|||
|
Posts: 7097 (01/30/2009 9:41 AM) |
I really liked it when I went but I agree it's not the ideal place for kids. Better for couples or like a girls night out with 4 girls.
|
||
|
rachaelthinksbeesareokay |
|||
|
Posts: 143 (01/30/2009 9:43 AM) Grammar Cop '09
|
You're better off buying a fondue pot and just making stuff at home. I wasn't impressed by anything there... even the desserts.
|
||
|
Jonesy |
|||
|
Posts: 3776 (01/30/2009 9:58 AM) |
Thanks guys. I don't want to torture my kids (or me and my husband) by trying to make them sit through a 2 + hr meal. I just thought it would be fun but I
think I might look into something else.
|
||
|
rachaelthinksbeesareokay |
|||
|
Posts: 146 (01/30/2009 10:02 AM) Grammar Cop '09
|
It might be fun (and a lot cheaper!) to do something like go to a Mongolian grill where they can pick out their own food and sauces and then watch it get
cooked on those round circular grills.
If they have a Benihana near you, that could be fun too! |
||
|
texaskiwi85 |
|||
|
Posts: 6355 (01/30/2009 10:05 AM) |
Don't take your kids. That would be a waste. It's a place to have a nice long dinner with good conversation.
|
||
|
Jonesy |
|||
|
Posts: 3777 (01/30/2009 10:18 AM) |
rachaelthinksbeesareokay wrote: That was my other option and it would work out better because we have one local. To go to the Melting Pot we were going to have to drive for 2 1/2 hrs but we have family in that town so we were going to visit there also. We have a place called Kobey's Steak House that does the hibachi grill thing at your table and I know the food is really good there. Is Benihana's a grill at your table type of restraunt or something else? |
||
|
texaskiwi85 |
|||
|
Posts: 6359 (01/30/2009 10:19 AM) |
Benihana is great for kids. And yes, they cook the food in front of you.
|
||
|
Jonesy |
|||
|
Posts: 3778 (01/30/2009 10:23 AM) |
I've never heard of Benihana but I will check them out. If we don't have a local one, maybe they will have one around our families' city. The
Kobey's here isn't really set up for kids but they would enjoy it.
|
||
|
aimee0903 |
|||
|
Posts: 69 (01/30/2009 11:04 AM) |
The Melting Pot in Denver has 2 nights a week that kids eat free. You just have to call and ask what nights. My 12 year old loved it, but my 8 year old
wasn't impressed.
|
||
|
Showmeyoursoul |
|||
|
Posts: 40292 (01/30/2009 11:05 AM) TMI JJBer '08 |
I love the Melting Pot. But not for kids. Go with friends. It takes like a good 2-3 hours to enjoy a meal
|
||
|
AudaciousAudrey |
|||
|
Posts: 21710 (01/30/2009 11:08 AM) Biggest Know It All '09
|
Not only does the meal take a long time but you're cooking food in hot oil with skewers... I'm not sure it's the best activity for a 6 year old.
|
||
