The Melting Pot is located in the delightful Grove Street Plaza, a haven of old-
world charm with a fountain, illuminated trees and gas lights. The restaurant
too is beautiful with predominately booth seating, soft lighting, original artwork
by Yuri Tremler and a walk-in wine room. We also have two private rooms for
larger parties. For lovers, we have "Lover's Lane" with intimate seating for two
and flattering, soft lighting. Guests should bring their own lover. Fondue dining
is the perfect way to relax, slow-down and enjoy the company of friends and
family.

General Manager, James Layfield and Restaurant Manager, Will Marty look
forward to welcoming our guests. Our staff are experts in Fondue and can also
recommend something appropriate from our excellent wine list. We also have
some super cocktails for our guests to enjoy.

Parties coming for just Chocolate Fondue on Fridays and Saturdays are seated
before 5:30 p.m. and after 9 p.m. Cheese and Chocolate fondues are available
at the bar during business hours.

Weekly Specials 

Mondays - Girls Night Out & Monday Night Fondue
Enjoy a Cheese Fondue, Salad and Chocolate Fondue for only $22.95 per person
Add on our Monday Night Fondue Entree for $12 per person
We will also be offering $6 Specialty Martinis and Featured Wines

Tuesdays - Stump the Pump Night
In an effort to reduce the burden of higher gas prices, we will be offering a percentage
discount for every guest at your table equal to the National Price per Regular Gallon
(Please visit www.fuelgaugereport.com for the most recent price).  Maximum discount
will be 20% per table.

Wednesday - Wine Down Wednesdays
Please enjoy a 25% discount on the purchase of any bottle of wine during your dining
experience.  We will also be offering different wine flights each week to compliment your
fondue courses starting at $15.

All Weekly Specials are not combinable with any other promotion or coupon.

Reservations Online Are Easy!
For our guest's convenience you can make a reservation on the web for party
sizes up to 6. Larger parties need to contact the restaurant so a manager can
ensure availability and help you plan your menu. In the event you are unable to
honor your reservation, please call to cancel.

All reservations made on the web, and honored, are automatically entered for a
monthly free drawing for a Dip Certificate for use in Darien or our Westwood,
NJ location. Good luck!

Click on the ReserveIT logo below to make your reservation.

Weekly Specials (Starting Monday, August 11th)

Mondays - Girls Night Out & Monday Night Fondue
Enjoy a Cheese Fondue, Salad and Chocolate Fondue for only $22.95 per person
Add on our Monday Night Fondue Entree for $12 per person
We will also be offering $6 Specialty Martinis and Featured Wines

Tuesdays - Stump the Pump Night
In an effort to reduce the burden of higher gas prices, we will be offering a percentage
discount for every guest at your table equal to the National Price per Regular Gallon
(Please visit www.fuelgaugereport.com for the most recent price).  Maximum discount
will be 20% per table.

Wednesday - Wine Down Wednesdays
Please enjoy a 25% discount on the purchase of any bottle of wine during your dining
experience.  We will also be offering different wine flights each week to compliment your
fondue courses starting at $15.

All Weekly Specials are not combinable with any other promotion or coupon.

Reservation Policies
Please be aware that we can only hold scheduled reservation times for a maximum
of  30 minutes. If you are more than 30 minutes late for your reservation time, you will
be seated at our next available open reservation time for a party of your size.

Small Party Room (12 to 16 guests) - For bookings in our small party room, we
require a minimum of 12 guests to hold the entire room. If your party drops below 12
guests we may have to move the table to a different booth or place another party in
the room. Reservations for this room for Fridays and Saturdays are available at the
following times (all parties are booked for a three hour time period): 

Fridays - 1st Seating is between 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m, 2nd Seating is 8 p.m. or after.
Saturdays - 1st Seating is between 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2nd Seating is 8 p.m. or after.

Large Party Room (26 to 36 guests) -  For bookings in our large party room,
we require a minimum of 26 guests to hold the entire room. If your party drops
below 26 guests we may have to seat another party in the room. Reservations
for this room for Fridays and Saturdays are available at the following times (all
parties are booked for a three hour time period):

Fridays - 1st Seating is between 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2nd Seating is 8 p.m. or after.
Saturdays - 1st Seating is between 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2nd Seating is 8 p.m. or after.

Two Burner and Lover Lane Tables - Due to a limited number of two burner
tables in the restaurant we must allocate these tables for our larger parties (5
or more guests). We are happy to accept requests for these tables for parties
of 4 or under, but cannot guarantee the table will be available at your reservation
time. If you have dietary concerns please let us know ahead of time so we can
find the best solution for your party. Lovers Lane tables (parties of 2) are also
limited, please place your request when making your reservation and we will
do our best to accommodate your party.


Magic at The Melting Pot! (Dennis will be on vacation until Sept 12th)

Magician Dennis Kyriakos entertains with his distinctive style of sleight-of-hand
magic, up-close and personal most Friday nights! Dennis is a rising star on the
New York City magic scene and we are delighted to present his high-impact magic
at The Melting Pot. You'll never forget the experience of mystery, wonder and fun
when Dennis performs right at your table!

Click here to find out more about Dennis.


"Fondue On The Fly"
Cheese and Chocolate Fondues and a drink.
$45 (for 2) in the Bar

If you love our delicious cheese fondues and adore a chocolate fondue but are short
on time, join us in the Bar any weekday. Reservations are not required. This special
promotion cannot be combined with other offers.

We are closed New Year's Day, Super Bowl Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and
Christmas Day.

Sara Bellia, Restaurant Manager

Private Parties
For that special occasion that has to be special, The Melting Pot in Darien is the
perfect choice. Fondue dining is fun dining and the perfect way to relax and enjoy
the company of friends and family.

Book one of our 2 private rooms and let us customize your menu and selection of
wines. We will open for lunch parties of 12 or more guests by prior arrangement.
Call James or Will at 656-4774 for details and reservations.

Small Party Room (12 to 16 guests) - For bookings in our small party room,
we require a minimum of 12 guests to hold the entire room. If your party drops
below 12 guests we may have to move the table to a different booth or place
another party in the room. Reservations for this room for Fridays and Saturdays are
available at the following times (all parties are booked for a three hour time period):

Fridays - 1st Seating is between 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2nd Seating is 8 p.m. or after.
Saturdays - 1st Seating is between 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2nd Seating is 8 p.m. or after.

Large Party Room (26 to 36 guests) - For bookings in our large party room,
we require a minimum of 26 guests to hold the entire room. If your party drops
below 26 guests we may have to seat another party in the room. Reservations
for this room for Fridays and Saturdays are available at the following times (all
parties are booked for a three hour time period):

Fridays - 1st Seating is between 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2nd Seating is 8 p.m. or after.
Saturdays - 1st Seating is between 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2nd Seating is 8 p.m. or after.


Corporate Parties/Functions
Looking for a unique and interactive experience to wow your clients or reward your
staff.  We are able to accommodate parties ranging from 6 to 50 guests.  Please contact
Will or James at 203-656-4774 for all the details.  We are always wiling to work with
you and within your budget to plan an successful event. 

Click on image below to view our Banquet Package!

The Melting Pot, Darien is conveniently located 400 yards from Interstate 95 at Exit 11. It is also adjacent to Darien RR Station. There is ample free parking at the side and rear of the restaurant. 

Driving

From the North:
New Haven, Bridgeport, Westport.

From I 95 Exit 11, turn right off the ramp, go 150 yards and turn left into Brook Street opposite the Exxon Station. The Melting Pot is ahead.

From the South:
New York City, Westchester County, Greenwich.

From I 95 Exit 11:
Left off the ramp, through 3 lights then turn left opposite the Exxon Station into Brook Street. The Melting Pot is ahead.

From Stamford:

Take US Rt.1 North to Darien, pass under I 95 go 150 yards and turn left at the Exxon station into Brook Street.  The Melting Pot is ahead

From the Merritt Parkway:

(Rt 15) locations take Exit 37 onto Route 124 South.  Turn right onto the Boston Post Road (US Rt 1), go 200 yards and turn right across from the Exxon station into Brook Street. The Melting Pot is ahead. 

By Train:

Metro-North Commuter Railroad's New Haven Line. Darien RR station is approximately 100 yards from the Melting Pot. Call (800) 638 7646 for a schedule of the 200 daily connections from Darien to Coastal Fairfield County and Grand Central Station. The journey from Grand Central takes a little over an hour. The Metro-North website is www.mta.info

Note:
For those coming on horseback, 4 hitching posts are conveniently located by the fountain outside the restaurant.

The Melting Pot,

14 Grove Street

Darien, CT 06820

(203) 656 4774

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