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Melting Pot Restaurant
418 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601-5452
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#34 of 130 restaurants in Gainesville
3.5 of 5 stars 33 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Scandinavian
  • 418 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5452
  • (352) 372-5623

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83% Recommend
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“very expensive.”
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3 of 5 stars
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5 Nov 2009

very expensive. more

“If you are really hungry, the portions are small and expensive.”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
30 Aug 2008

If you are really hungry, the portions are small and expensive. more

“Great if you like cooking your own food when you eat out.”
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4 of 5 stars
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29 Aug 2008

Great if you like cooking your own food when you eat out. more

“Great for rarely.”
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3 of 5 stars
FLnative31yrs
Gainesville, FL
16 Jul 2008

I had not been to The Melting Pot in over a decade and went the other day for my birthday. It was a great experience for once every other year in my opinion. I really liked the atmosphere and food, but it'll take several weeks to burn off all of that cheese and chocolate! Although most of the food was... more

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2 of 5 stars
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14 Jun 2008

Nice... more

“Don't bother. Wish I could remove the star.”
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1 of 5 stars
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28 May 2008

Don't bother. Wish I could remove the star. more

“YUMMY!”
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4 of 5 stars
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30 Apr 2008

YUMMY! more

“Nice, pricey and a long...”
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3 of 5 stars
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27 Feb 2008

Nice, pricey and a long drawn out affair. The food is good but who has the time. more

“Romantic, in a 70s way (not that there's anything wrong with that). Take you significant other if you have a lot of...”
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4 of 5 stars
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15 Feb 2008

Romantic, in a 70s way (not that there's anything wrong with that). Take you significant other if you have a lot of conversation and some money. Also a lot of fun. It's cheesy... but who doesn't like fondue? more

“I am not usually a fan of chain restaurants, but The Melting Pot has got a comfortable little monopoly on the fondue...”
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4 of 5 stars
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6 Feb 2008

I am not usually a fan of chain restaurants, but The Melting Pot has got a comfortable little monopoly on the fondue market more

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Melting Pot Restaurant Address

418 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5452
Tel: (352) 372-5623
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.