| Cuisines | American, European, Fondue |
| Dining style | Casual Elegant |
| Phone number | +1 919 544 6358 |
| Website | www.meltingpot.com |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 202 W. NC Highway 54, Durham, NC 27713 |
The Melting Pot - South Point
| Cuisine type | American | |
| Price range | $31 to $50 |
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About The Melting Pot - South Point
Looking for one of the best locally owned interactive restaurants at Southpoint? Look no further than the fondue dining experience of The Melting Pot! Start with any of our mouth-watering cheese fondues prepared table side. For the entrees we have something to fit everyone’s taste preferences, including seafood, chicken, steak and vegetarian entrees. Many guests say we have the best chocolate dessert around! We also offer a gluten free menu in partnership with the Gluten Intolerance Group. The fondue dining experience makes Melting Pot one of the best restaurants in Durham. Request our intimate curtained booths and see why we are considered one of Durham's most romantic restaurants. We have private dining rooms that hold 22-58 people for any large celebration you are having! Holiday & birthday parties, anniversary & rehearsal dinners. We also offer a projection screen so you can fondue for your next corporate function! Support local, our family has proudly served fondue over 8 years.
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- The Best of Durham
- Dinner Menu
- Dessert Menu
- Kids Menu
Cheese Fondue
| Quattro Formaggio | Butterkäse | Fontina | Fresh Mozzarella | Parmesan | White Wine | Roasted Garlic | Basil & Sun-Dried Tomato Pestos. Served with: complimentary charcuterie board |
Salad
| The Melting Pot House | Romaine | Iceberg | Cheddar | Tomatoes | Croutons | Scallions | Sliced Egg | Choice of Housemade Dressing. Gluten Free: without croutons |
Entrée
| Teriyaki-Marinated Sirloin | ||
| Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork | ||
| Lemon Garlic Shrimp | ||
| Jerk Filet | ||
| Wild Mushroom Sacchetti |
Chocolate Fondue
| Dark & Dulce | Dark Chocolate | Dulce De Leche | Sea Salt |
Cheese Fondue
| Wisconsin Cheddar* | $9.95 | Aged Cheddar | Emmenthaler | Sam Adams Boston Lager® | Garlic | Spices. Made with Kindred Creamery Cheese. Gluten Free: with Redbridge® beer |
| Fiesta | $9.95 | Aged Cheddar | Emmenthaler | Lager Beer | Housemade Salsa | Jalapeño. Gluten Free: with Redbridge® beer |
| Loaded Baked Potato Cheddar | $10.25 | Aged Cheddar | Emmenthaler | Vegetable Broth | Green Goddess | Garlic & Wine Seasoning | Potatoes | Bacon | Scallions |
| Pear & Brie | $10.45 | Brie | Gruyère | Raclette | Fontina | White Wine | Pears | Honey | Scallions |
| Quattro Formaggio | $9.95 | Butterkäse | Fontina | Fresh Mozzarella | Parmesan | White wine | roasted garlic | basil | sun-dried tomato pestos |
| Classic Alpine* | $10.45 | Gruyère | Raclette | Fontina | White Wine | Garlic | Nutmeg |
| Spinach Artichoke | $9.95 | Butterkäse | Fontina | Parmesan | Spinach | Artichoke Hearts | Garlic |
| Charcuterie Board | $9.95 | Complement your cheese fondue with our selection of premium cured meats, artisan crackers and accompaniments. Gluten Free: without crackers |
Farm Fresh Salads
| The Melting Pot House Salad* | $6.95 | Romaine | Iceberg | Cheddar | Tomatoes | Croutons | Scallions | Sliced Egg | Choice of Housemade Dressing. Gluten Free: without croutons |
| Bacon & Bleu Spinach | $6.95 | Spinach | Tomatoes | Egg | Bacon | Gorgonzola | Buttermilk Bleu Cheese Dressing |
| Caesar | $6.95 | Romaine | Parmesan | Croutons | Caesar Dressing | Parmesan-Dusted Pine Nuts. Gluten Free: without croutons |
| California | $6.95 | Mixed Greens | Candied Pecans | Gorgonzola | Tomatoes | Housemade Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette |
Entrees: 4-course Experience
| The Classic* | $47.95 | Garlic Pepper Sirloin | Shrimp | Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork | Teriyaki-Marinated Sirloin | Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast. Gluten Free: request substitute for teriyaki sirloin and herb chicken |
| Steak Lovers | $46.95 | Premium Filet Mignon | Teriyaki-Marinated Sirloin | Garlic Pepper Sirloin. Gluten Free: request substitute for teriyaki sirloin |
| Good Earth Vegetarian | $36.95 | Edamame or Onion Rings | Artichoke Hearts | Vegetable Polpettes | Fresh Asparagus | Ginger Teriyaki Tofu | Wild Mushroom Sacchetti. Also Available in Entrée only |
Entrées: Create Your Own
| All-Natural Chicken Breast | ||
| Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork* | ||
| Honey Orange Duck Breast | ||
| Smoky Andouille Sausage | ||
| Cajun Chicken | ||
| Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast | ||
| Teriyaki-Marinated Sirloin* | ||
| Premium Filet Mignon | ||
| Cajun Filet Mignon | ||
| Garlic Pepper Sirloin | ||
| Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna | ||
| Shrimp | ||
| Atlantic Salmon Filet | ||
| Cajun Shrimp | ||
| Cold Water Lobster Tail | ||
| Chicken & Vegetable Potstickers | ||
| Wild Mushroom Sacchetti | ||
| Sun-Dried Tomato & Mascarpone Ravioli | ||
| Vegetable Polpettes | ||
| Ginger Teriyaki Tofu |
Cooking Styles
| Cast Iron Grill | Tabletop Grilling | |
| Court Bouillon | Seasoned Vegetable Broth | |
| Mojo | Caribbean-Inspired | Garlic | Cilantro | Citrus | |
| Coq au Vin* | Burgundy Wine | Mushrooms | Scallions | Garlic | |
| Bourguignonne | European Style | Canola Oil | Panko | Sesame Tempura Batter. Gluten Free: without batter and panko |
Wines, Cocktails & Beers
Beverage Menu
Best In Glass
| Tmp's G&t | $9.95 | The Botanist Gin | Liber & Co Premium Tonic | Club Soda | Lime | ||||
| Authentic Mai Tai | $9.95 | Appleton Estate Reserve Rum | Cointreau | Lime | Orgeat Syrup | ||||
| Freshly-Picked Margarita | $9.95 | Avion Silver Tequila | Solerno Blood Orange | Cointreau | Agave Nectar | Lime, Lemon, Orange and Grapefruit Juices | ||||
| The Melting Pot Mule | Absolut Vodka | Domaine De Canton Ginger Liqueur | Fresh Mint | Lime | Ginger Beer |
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Old Fashioned
| Classic | $9.95 | Jim Beam | Brown Sugar Cube | Bitters | Orange Peel | Filthy Cherry |
| Modern | $11.95 | Knob Creek Rye Whiskey | Brown Sugar Cube | 18.21 Earl Grey Bitters | Orange Peel | Filthy Cherry |
Craft & Other Beer
| Angry Orchard, Hard Cider (Cincinnati, OH) | $4.50 | |
| Bud, Light (USA) | $3.75 | |
| Budweiser (USA) | $3.75 | |
| Coors, Light (USA) | $3.75 | |
| Corona (Mexico) | $3.75 | |
| Michelob Ultra (USA) | $3.75 | |
| Miller Lite (USA) | $3.75 | |
| Redbridge, Sorghum, Lager (USA) | $3.75 | |
| Sam Adams (USA) | $4.25 | |
| Yuengling, Lager (Pottsville, PA) | $3.75 |
Drink Local
| Duck-Rabbit, Milk Stout (Farmville, NC) | $4.95 | |
| Foothills, Jade, IPA (Winston Salem, NC) | $4.95 | |
| Fullsteam, Paycheck, Pilsner (Durham, NC) | $4.95 | |
| Highland, Gaelic, Ale (Asheville, NC) | $4.95 | |
| Highland, IPA (Asheville, NC) | $4.95 | |
| Lonerider, Sweet Josie, Brown Ale (Raleigh, NC) | $4.95 | |
| Lonerider, Shotgun Betty, Hefeweizen (Raleigh, NC) | $4.95 | |
| Mother Earth, Sister's of the Moon, IPA (Kinston, NC) | $4.95 | |
| Mother Earth, Endless River, Kölsch (Kinston, NC) | $4.95 |
Local Favorites
| Chocolate Fontini | $8.95 | Godiva Liqueur | Baileys Irish Cream | Kahlúa | Cream |
| Deep South Tea | $9.45 | Absolut Citron Vodka | Malibu Coconut Rum | Sweet & Sour | Fresh Lemon Juice | Sprite | Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka Floater |
| French Martini | $8.95 | Stoli Vanil Vodka | Chambord | Pineapple Juice |
| Jackberry Smash | $8.95 | Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey | Blackberries | Sweet & Sour | Cranberry Juice | Sprite |
| Maker's Manhattan | $11.95 | Maker's Mark Bourbon | Sweet Vermouth | Bitters | Cherry |
| Sailor's Punch | $8.45 | Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum | Orange and Pineapple Juices | Sweet & Sour | Cherries |
| White Peach Cosmo | $9.45 | New Amsterdam Peach Vodka | Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur | White Cranberry Juice | Fresh Lemon |
Specialty Spirits
| Booker's Bourbon | $18.00 | |
| Clyde May's Whiskey Alabama Style Special Reserve | $9.00 | |
| Glenlivet Scotch 12 Year | $12.00 | |
| Glenmorangie Scotch 10 Year | $12.00 | |
| Jefferson's Bourbon Ocean | $14.00 | |
| Monkey Shoulder Scotch Batch 27 | $9.00 |
Classic TMP Cocktails
| Love Martini | $9.95 | Malibu Rum | Peach Schnapps | Cranberry Juice | Fresh Strawberries |
| Yin & Yang Martini | $9.95 | Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur | Svedka Vanil Vodka | Ice Cream | Chocolate Shavings |
| Lemon Berry Mojito | $9.45 | Bacardi Limon | Wildberry Purée | Mint Leaves | Lime | Club Soda |
| Whiskey Thistle | $9.45 | Jameson Irish Whiskey | White Peach | Raspberries | Lemon | Sprite |
Spirit-Free
| The Bee's Tea | $4.95 | Orange Juice | Honey | Lemon | Lavender Syrup | Iced Tea |
| Watermelon Cooler | $4.95 | Cucumber | Watermelon | White Cranberry Juice | Lime | Sprite |
| Pineapple Cobbler | $4.95 | Pineapple Juice | Strawberry Purée | Lime Juice | Sprite |
| Blackberry Sage Lemonade | $4.95 | Lemonade | Blackberry | Sage |
Wine
Sparkling
| Banfi, Brachetto d'Acqui, "Rosa Regale", ITA |
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| Luccio, Moscato d'Asti, ITA |
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| LaMarca, Prosecco, ITA |
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| Michelle, Brut, WA |
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| Korbel, Brut, CA |
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| Veuve Clicquot, Brut, "Yellow Label", Champagne, FRA |
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Sweet White + Blush
| Beringer, White Zinfandel, CA |
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| Schmitt Söhne, Spätlese, "P. M.", Mosel, DEU |
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| Kung Fu Girl, Riesling, Dry, WA |
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Chardonnay
| KJ, Chardonnay, "Vintner's Reserve", CA |
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| Souverain, Chardonnay, CA |
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| Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, "RR Ranches", Sonoma Coast, CA |
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| Frei Brothers, Chardonnay, Russian River, CA |
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Other Whites + Rosé
| Maso Canali, Pinot Grigio, Trentino, ITA |
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| Mezzacorona, Pinot Grigio, Dolomiti, ITA |
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| Sileni, Sauvignon Blanc, "Cellar Selection", Marlborough, NZL |
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| Rodney Strong, Sauvignon Blanc, "Charlotte's Home", N. Sonoma, CA |
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| Starborough, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZL |
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| Ste. Michelle, Rosé, WA |
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Cabernet Sauvignon
| Concannon, Cabernet, Paso Robles, CA |
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| 14 Hands, Cabernet, WA |
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| J. Lohr, Cabernet, "Seven Oaks", Paso Robles, CA |
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| Frei Brothers, Cabernet, Alexander, CA |
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| Silver Oak, Cabernet, Alexander, CA |
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| Caymus, Cabernet, Napa, CA |
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Pinot Noir + Merlot
| La Crema, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, CA |
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| Meiomi, Pinot Noir, CA |
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| The Monterey, Pinot Noir, Monterey, CA |
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| Greystone, Merlot, CA |
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| Decoy by Duckhorn, Merlot, Sonoma, CA |
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Other Reds
| Starling Castle, Dornfelder, "Sweet Red", Rheinhessen, DEU |
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| Bilbainas, Tempranillo, "Viña Zaco", Rioja, ESP |
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| Alamos, Malbec, Mendoza, ARG |
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| Michel Picard, Côtes du Rhône, FRA |
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| Mazzei, Toscana, "Poggio Badiola", ITA |
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| Zen of Zin, Zinfandel, CA |
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| Portillo, Malbec, Uco, ARG |
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| The Prisoner, Napa, CA |
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| 19 Crimes, Red, SE, AUS |
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Sangria
| Sunshine Sangria | $9.95 | Malibu Coconut Rum | Chambord Raspberry Liqueur | Luccio Sparkling Moscato | Muddled Strawberries | Orange and Lemon Juice |
| TMP's Grand Sangria | $9.95 | 14 Hands Cabernet | Skyy Blood Orange Vodka | Cointreau | Fresh Juices | Cinnamon |
Wine Flights
Classic Flight
| Cheese | Mezzacorona, Pinot Grigio | ||
| Salad | Kung Fu Girl, Riesling | ||
| Entrée | the Monterey, Pinot Noir | ||
| Chocolate | Decoy by Duckhorn, Merlot |
Durham Flight
| Cheese | Sileni, Sauvignon Blanc, "Cellar Selection" | ||
| Salad | Maso Canali, Pinot Grigio | ||
| Entrée | Concannon, Cabernet | ||
| Chocolate | Meiomi, Pinot Noir |
Chocolate Fondue
| The Original* | $9.95 | Milk Chocolate | Crunchy Peanut Butter |
| Flaming Turtle* | $9.95 | Milk Chocolate | Caramel | Candied Pecans | Flambéed |
| Bananas Foster | $9.95 | White Chocolate | Bananas | Dulce De Leche | Cinnamon | Flambéed |
| Dark & Dulce | $9.95 | Dark Chocolate | Dulce de Leche | Sea Salt |
| Pure Chocolate | $9.95 | Milk, Dark or White Chocolate |
| Chocolate S'mores | $9.95 | Milk Chocolate | Marshmallow Cream | Bits of Graham Crackers | Flambéed. Gluten Free: without graham cracker bits |
| Yin & Yang | $9.95 | Dark Chocolate | White Chocolate |
| Candy Bar | $9.95 | Milk Chocolate | Caramel | Crunchy Peanut Butter | Butterscotch Schnapps | Baileys® Irish Cream |
| Create Your Own | $9.95 | Milk, Dark or White Chocolate | Disaronno®, Baileys®, Cointreau®, Grand Marnier®, Chambord® or Tuaca® |
Dessert Drinks
Coffee & After-Dinner (Drink Specialties)
| Siberian Coffee | $5.95 | Stoli Vodka | Kahlúa | Baileys Irish Cream | Coffee |
| Butternut Coffee | $4.95 | Frangelico | Butterscotch | Coffee | Whipped Cream |
| Café MP | $5.95 | Kahlúa | Baileys | Grand Marnier | Buttershots | Coffee | Whipped Cream | Chocolate Shavings |
| Chocolate Fontini | $8.95 | Godiva Liqueur | Baileys Irish Cream | Kahlúa | Cream |
| Billionaire's Coffee | $5.95 | Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur | Grand Marnier | Kahlúa | Coffee | Whipped Cream |
| Chocolate Raspberry Kiss | $5.95 | Godiva Chocolate Liqueur | Chambord Raspberry Liqueur | Coffee | Whipped Cream | Cherry |
After Thoughts
Dessert Wines
| Banfi, Brachetto d'Acqui, "Rosa Regale", Piedmont, Italy |
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| Luccio, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy |
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| Graham's, Tawny Port, Porto, "10 Year Old", Douro, Portugal |
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| Graham's, Tawny Port, Porto, "20 Year Old", Douro, Portugal |
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Cordials
| Baileys Irish Cream | $7.00 | |
| Baileys Crème Caramel Irish Cream | $7.00 | |
| Chambord Raspberry | $8.00 | |
| Grand Marnier | $8.00 | |
| Kahlúa Coffee | $7.00 | |
| Antica Sambuca Sambuca Classic | $7.00 | |
| Godiva Chocolate | $8.00 | |
| Disaronno Amaretto | $8.00 |
Whiskey / Scotch / Bourbon
| Booker's | $18.00 | |
| Clyde May's Alabama Style Special Reserve | $9.00 | |
| Glenlivet 12 year | $12.00 | |
| Glenmorangie 10 year | $12.00 | |
| Jefferson's Ocean | $14.00 | |
| Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 | $9.00 |
Cognacs / Brandy
| Courvoisier VSOP | $12.00 | |
| Hennessy VS | $9.00 |
Main
| Fun-Due for the Kids | $9.95 | Create your entrée by choosing three items below! Chicken | Teriyaki Sirloin | Shrimp | Salmon | Pork Medallion | Featured Pasta |
| Coop's Cherry Luau | $3.95 | This playful punch has orange juice, mango syrup and grenadine, plus a party of cherries on top |
| Chocolate Milk | $3.95 | It's no ordinary milk! We shake up milk, chocolate syrup and vanilla ice cream for a cold and creamy treat |
| Kooky Coconut Lemonade | $3.95 | This mixed-up sipper has lemonade shaken with pineapple juice, coconut syrup and ice |
| Crisp Boss Applesauce Punch | Perfect parts sweet and tart, this blend of apple and cranberry juices is topped with tart cherry syrup |
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