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Dining Guide: The Melting Pot

Author: Donna Walker
Issue: 2010 February

The Melting Pot

Romance is in the air every day at the Melting Pot. From the intimate atmosphere to the creative cocktails, amore is served abundantly here. You’ll know you’re in for a memorable evening when you take your seat in “Lover’s Lane” and sip the Love Martini with heart-shaped strawberries floating in a sweet concoction of rum, Peach Schnapps and cranberry juice.

Oklahoma franchisee Mark and Becky Chapman, opened the first Melting Pot in the state in 2004 in Tulsa. The Oklahoma City Bricktown location soon followed, opening in 2007. Since then, the restaurant’s popularity has soared so much that an empty table is rarely seen.

Diners can enjoy a love-infused four-course event or choose to enjoy individual courses. For the full treatment, start with one of their delicious cheese fondues. Dig into the Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue with Gruyère and Emmenthaler Swiss cheeses, white wine, garlic, nutmeg, lemon and Kirschwasser.

Next, try a cool, crisp salad such as the Spinach Mushroom, Caesar or House. You’ll find two Melting Pot exclusive dressings, including a raspberry vinaigrette and tangy house dressing available.

The third course is the star of the feast with succulent choices like Land & Sea featuring New York Strip, chicken breast and white shrimp. You can also choose from Cedar Plank Salmon, The Vegetarian and more. Four cooking styles are available, including Mojo, Coq au Vin or the classic Bourguigonne.

As the crowning finale to your romantic evening, try one of The Melting Pot’s 10 different styles of chocolate, or create your own combination. Some of the decadent options include S’mores, Bananas Foster, Snickers or the Flaming Turtle with milk chocolate, caramel and chopped pecans flambéed tableside. Fresh strawberries, bananas, cheesecake, marshmallows and pound cake can all be enjoyed with your fondue.

While the Melting Pot is known for its rich flavors and superb wine list which boasts 250 wines, its best known as the place for celebrating special occasions. This year’s Valentines package will make the holiday a memorable one.

Diners will enjoy a four course meal featuring loaded baked potato cheese, cherry blossom salad and entrees including filet mignon, lobster, chicken, ravioli and bratwurst. The dessert will be made up of a strawberry mascarpone shortcake fondue. For an additional fee, true romantics may want to purchase a package that includes guaranteed seating in Lover’s Lane, flowers, wine and a photo souvenir.

There are many great dining choices in the metro area. If you yearn for a dining experience, The Melting Pot at 4 E. Sheridan is the place to be. Call 235-1000 early for Valentine’s Day reservations. 

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