The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot of Knoxville

The Melting Pot of Knoxville is located in the “Historic Old City District” in
the heart of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The Historic Old City boasts
unique shopping and a vibrant night life and is surrounded by various
entertainment venues including The Tennessee Theater, The Bijou
Theatre, The Civic Coliseum, and Regal Riviera Cinemas.

Reservations are always highly recommended. To make a reservation,
please call (865) 971.5400 any day of the week after Noon or visit the
Reservationssection of our website to make reservations at any time
online.

For more information on directions and parking, please visit the Map
section of our website.

Fondue F.A.Q.
(Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: What is fondue? What kind of food do you serve?
A: The word fondue literally means “to melt”. Fondue is a Swiss tradition
where bread is dipped into communal pot of melted cheese. At the
Melting Pot, we serve a fondue dinner in four courses: cheese fondue,
salads, entrée and chocolate fondue.

Cheese fondue is prepared tableside by the server and comes with bread,
apples, and vegetables for dipping. We have a wide selection of salads
and each guest can choose their own. Guests cook their own entrée
course at the table while the server provides cooking instructions. All
entrées are served with a fresh vegetable medley and dipping sauces.

The final course is chocolate fondue. We melt milk, dark, and white
chocolate in our kitchen and serve it with cheesecake, pound cake,
marshmallows, strawberries, bananas, Rice Krispy treats, and brownies
for dipping. Please visit the “Menu” section of our website to view the full
menu.

Q: Do you require reservations?
A: We will attempt to accommodate walk-in parties, but we always HIGHLY
recommend reservations. Please call (865) 971-5400 after 12pm daily to
make a reservation or visit the “Reservations” section of our website to
make them online.

Q: How long does it take to eat?
A: It usually takes about an hour and forty-five minutes for a party of four to
complete a four-course dinner. Parties of ten or more can take as long as
three hours.

Q: How much is a standard dinner for two people?
A: Our Big Night Out, which includes all four courses (cheese fondue,
salads, entrées, and chocolate fondue), starts at $65.00 per couple.
Please visit our “Menu” page to view the entire menu with prices.

Q: We normally order combination dinners for two when we go as a couple.
How does it work when we have an odd number of people?
A: We can add on half orders of any combination dinner with the exception
of the Big Night Out Fondue Fusion (we don’t have half lobster tails). The
cost is half the price of a combination dinner for two.

Q: Can I come in for dessert only?
A: Yes. We also take dessert reservations later than full dinner reservations,
so please keep this in mind when making the reservation. As always, we
recommend reservations or calling ahead even when guests are just
coming in for dessert.

Q: Do you do anything special for birthdays or other special events?
A: We always put a birthday candle in the cheesecake served with the
chocolate fondue. We also offer celebration packages for all special events.
Celebration packages are placed on the table prior to your arrival. Each
package includes a card, a gift in a gift bag, Mylar balloon, and a picture
taken tableside and placed in a souvenir frame.

Celebration packages are $10. For more information on the packages visit
the Reservations section of our website or call (865) 971-5400 to speak
with a hospitality specialist.

Q: What is your dress code?
A: We describe our dress code as “casual but nice”. We do not require a
jacket and tie for men: a polo and khaki pants or shorts are just fine.
Women generally wear everything from an evening dress to a nice pullover
and pants.

Q: How many people will your largest table seat?
A: We have one table in the restaurant that will accommodate up to 16
adults. Parties of seventeen or more require a party agreement and will
need to be seated at separate tables. Please visit our Banquet and Events
page for more information about large parties.

Q: Is your restaurant child-friendly?
A: We can accommodate children of all ages. Most children over seven
years old find the experience fun and exciting. Considerations for children
are hot and sharp objects are on the table at all times and a four-course
dinner for two takes about an hour and forty-five minutes.

Please let us know when making your reservation if you will need a high
chair or booster seat.

Q: Are you handicapped accessible?
A: We will make all attempts to accommodate guests with handicaps. Our
restaurant is located on the lower level of a historic building and there is a
set of stairs to reach the dining room. We do not have a ramp or a back
entrance. Our staff can move a non-electric wheelchair down the stairs and
will be happy to assist in any other way, even if it’s just lending an arm.

Our hospitality specialists will also attempt to seat the party at a table near
the front of the dining room, as there are also steps throughout the dining
room. Please let us know if anyone in your party will need assistance when
you make your reservation.

Q: I have a certificate for a free chocolate from the Fondue Club. How does
that work?
A: The certificate is redeemable for a free small chocolate with the purchase
of one of our combination dinners (The Big Night Out, Signature Selection,
Pacific Rim, or Surf and Turf). Management will subtract the price of the
chocolate from your check. These certificates cannot be used with any other
promotional offer.

Reservations & Features

Please note that our reservation system only allows parties of four (4) or less to make
online reservations. We will be happy to help parties of five or more make a reservation
when they call the restaurant at (865) 971-5400. Please do not book multiple tables
online for a large party reservation as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to seat
your party near each other in the restaurant.

Click here to make reservations online.

Celebration Packages
The Melting Pot of Knoxville offers celebration packages for all special events. Celebration
packages are placed on the table prior to your arrival. Each package includes a card, a
gift in a gift bag, Mylar balloon, and a picture taken tableside and placed in a souvenir
frame from The Melting Pot. Gifts may be chosen from the following:

St. Jude’s Chocolate Bar (milk, dark or white)
The Melting Pot Garlic and Wine Seasoning
The Melting Pot Signature Salad Dressing (House Sweet and Tangy or
Raspberry Black Walnut Vinaigrette)
The Melting Pot Glitter Mini-Lava Lamp (a favorite with children of all ages)

All celebration packages cost $10.
If you are making an online reservation and wish to surprise someone with a celebration
package, please note what kind of gift you would like in the package. Also note what kind
of card you would like (Birthday, Anniversary, etc.) and any special message you would
like on the card.

Other Special Table Settings
We will happily place any flower arrangements or other items on the table for your special
event prior to your arrival. We can also purchase arrangements for you if you do not already
have them, but we require a credit card number as a guarantee. Please call the restaurant
at least TWO DAYS prior to your reservation date to make a special request. We CAN NOT
guarantee any special requests unless you speak to a manager or hostess.

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Banquet & Event Info

Party Reservations
In addition to our evening hours, The Melting Pot of Knoxville is happy to book group
reservations for lunches and afternoon special events for parties of eight or more. Our
restaurant can accommodate groups of up to 100 guests. Book your meetings, birthdays,
anniversaries, graduation parties, rehearsal dinners, bachelor/bachelorette parties,
holiday parties, school functions, and much more in our dining room.

For parties of seventeen guests or more, we ask that you select one ofour party packages
from The Melting Pot Party Package Menu. Any partyof eight or more may also feel free to
arrange a party with our PartyPackage Menu.

Please contact Andrea Harris, our party coordinator, at (865) 971-5400 to reserve your
daytime or evening event.

Please click on image below to view our Melting Pot Party Package Menu.

Map

Directions
Please note that these directions are up-to-date with
the new I-40 closures.

From West: Follow I-40 East to the James White
Parkway exit (388A). Take the first exit off James
White Parkway (Summit Hill Drive). Take a right off
the exit on to Summit Hill Drive. Make a right at the
next light (S. Central Street). Go about one and a
half blocks to the intersection of Central and Jackson
Ave. There is a four-way stop sign intersection here.
Look straight ahead and to the left and you will see
our sign.

From East: Follow I-40 West to the Hall of Fame
Drive Exit (389). Make a left off the exit onto Hall of
Fame Drive. Follow Hall of Fame about 1.5 miles
until you reach Summit Hill Drive. This is a red light
intersection and you will see a Weigle’s gas station
on your left. Make a right on to Summit Hill Drive. At
the second light turn right on to S. Central Street. Go
about one and a half blocks to the intersection of
Central and Jackson Ave. There is a four-way stop
sign intersection here. Look straight ahead and to the
left and you will see our sign.

From I-640: Follow I-640 West to I-40 East and then
follow directions from West.

From I-275: Follow I-275South to I-40 East and then
follow directions from West.

Parking
We recommend metered parking, as meters are free
after 6 p.m. There is a Central Parking lot directly
behind our building. To get to the lot from the above
directions, make a left hand turn on to Jackson Ave.
at the intersection of Jackson and Central. The lot
will be directly on the right. The lot costs $6 per
vehicle.

Click here for a larger map and driving directions to this location