The Melting Pot of Knoxville, Tennessee

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 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. Please call
(865) 971.5400 any day of the week after Noon or visit the
Reservations section of our website to make reservations online.

Father's Day Surf N' Turf Brunch
Join us from 11am to 2pm to treat Dad to a Surf N' Turf brunch
Fondue style! $30 per adult and $15 per child pricing is all-
inclusive. Click the Menu tab above to view this special brunch
menu.

Fondue and Fireworks on the Fourth
We will be open from 3pm to 7:30 pm on the 4th of July and will be
offering a special all-American menu! Check out the Festival on the
Fourth at the World's Fair Park before or after your meal! View the 4th
of July set menu by clicking on the Menu tab above.

Service Industry Night
Every Monday- Bring a photo I.D. and a paystub from any
restaurant, hotel, or nightclub and receive 25% off food for
yourself and one guest. We are also offering select bottles of
wine for $20! Make your reservation today.

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 Noon 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 $70 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 parties of five or more cannot be booked online. 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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Menu


	Dinner Menu Adobe PDF, 473K

	Wine List Adobe PDF, 93K

	Dessert Menu Adobe PDF, 99K

	Dessert Drinks Adobe PDF, 39K

	Fourth of July We will be seating from 3pm to 7:30pm on July 4th. The above menu will be the only menu availible on this day. Vegetarian options will be availible upon request. Adobe PDF, 168K


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Large Parties

Party Reservations

In addition to our evening hours, The Melting Pot of Knoxville is
happy to book group reservations for afternoon and evening
special events for parties of eight or more. Our restaurant can
accommodate groups of up to 100 guests.

Plan 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 of our party packages from our Melting Pot Party Package
Menu. Any party of eight or more may also feel free to arrange a
party with our Party Package Menu.

Please contact Debbie Wilson, our party coordinator, at
(865) 971-5400 to reserve your daytime or evening event. You
may also contact us by emailing meltingpotknoxville@yahoo.com.

Click on the image below to view our Melting Pot Party Package Menu.

Map

Directions

I-40 construction has been completed.

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 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 James White Parkway
exit (388A). The exit is on the left, so be sure to stay in the
left lane when approaching the exit. Take the first exit off
James White Parkway (Summit Hille Drive). Take a right
off the exit on to Summit Hill Drive. At the first light turn
right on to S. Central Street. Go 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. THE UNPAVED AREA NEAR THE RAILROAD
TRACKS IS THE PRIVATE PROPERTY OF NORFORK-
SOUTHERN RAILROAD AND ANY VEHICLE PARKED
IN THIS AREA MAY BE TOWED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE!

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