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"did you not know it was on the pricier side before you went there? It just seems like people go there knowing what to expect and yet still get pissed about it, and I don't get that."

I know it's pricey, but that's why I'd only go there if someone else is paying. I'd rather spend money on something better.

[Edited on October 2, 2008 at 11:58 PM. Reason : -]

10/2/2008 11:56:52 PM

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"I didn't realize people ate there. I took one look at their menu online and declared it a total ripoff. Fondue is the easiest shit to make at home."

2nded

for the price of one meal at melting pot you could buy a fondue pot ($40) and several pounds of cheese and chocolate and stuff to dip in it.

10/3/2008 12:02:32 AM

the one on wake forest?

they need to fuckin hurry up and renovate that sonabitch

10/3/2008 12:03:27 AM

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"I think im the only one who thinks this is the absolute worst fucking copout on a steak, let alone a "fine dining" meal Fuck filet."

I mean, they have like 4 or 5 different kinds of steak to try. You can have as much as you want of everything.

the Honey Roasted sirloin was probably my favorite.

10/3/2008 12:07:08 AM

10/3/2008 12:07:59 AM

They put too much beer and wine in their shit i didn't like the taste.

10/3/2008 12:09:21 AM

^I cook with that stuff almost every time I cook dinner - I'd have to say I love it.

10/3/2008 12:10:02 AM

never been

10/3/2008 12:10:47 AM

^will not like

10/3/2008 12:13:20 AM

^ why not sounds good

10/3/2008 12:14:50 AM

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"for the price of one meal at melting pot you could buy a fondue pot ($40) and several pounds of cheese and chocolate and stuff to dip in it."

Hell, don't even spend the $40 on a fondue pot. Just use your stove and a regular pot. For cheese fondue it will stay hot enough the entire meal to not worry about keeping it on a constant flame. If you want to do the beef or chocolate fondue, just buy a hot plate at Dick's Sporting Goods to put your pot on.

10/3/2008 12:16:27 AM

I said too much. I don't mind wine and beer in my food as long as its not overdoing it.

10/3/2008 12:17:24 AM

Happy Birfday

10/3/2008 12:18:22 AM

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"for the price of one meal at melting pot you could buy a fondue pot ($40) and several pounds of cheese and chocolate and stuff to dip in it."

you mean it's more expensive to eat in a restaurant than to cook at home? if i had a pencil and paper i'd write this shit down - that's some good info

10/3/2008 12:19:57 AM

lol omarbadu made me lol

10/3/2008 12:20:26 AM

^^ not always the case... especially if its just you eating



also, check yo PM

[Edited on October 3, 2008 at 1:13 AM. Reason : d]

10/3/2008 1:10:59 AM

horrible food. just can't get it anywhere else so it's still in biz. there's a reason there aren't fondue places everywhere.

10/3/2008 1:36:35 AM

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"you mean it's more expensive to eat in a restaurant than to cook at home? if i had a pencil and paper i'd write this shit down - that's some good info"

Usually not cheaper to buy the equipment as well, and usually less work to eat at the restaurant. You'll get this snide thing down eventually

10/3/2008 1:55:07 AM

Never been.

But one of the beer suppliers there hooked one of my boys up with a 1/2 keg of Red Oak because he always gave him extra meat on his subs at Jersey Mike's.

[Edited on October 3, 2008 at 2:17 AM. Reason : ]

10/3/2008 2:17:05 AM

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"You should get your man to take you to Rio Churrascaria next time. Dinner is ~$29 each + drinks. Just tell him it's a meat eater's haven."

Man I freaking love these places. Last time I went I ate so much meat it hurt to walk afterwards b/c my stomach was protruding

(no homo)

10/3/2008 8:09:01 AM

you people clearly do not know how to take advantage of the free food items they offer.

they offer free bread/veggies at the start of your meal, and when the main course comes they offer more free veggies if yours run out.

you throw all your veggies into the pot from the beginning while you're cooking the meats... and you also ask for more veggies. the potatoes/broccoli combo is good. and it will fill you up.

we never have room for desert whenever we go. we go like once every 3 months or so, if that.

10/3/2008 8:12:03 AM

Mmmmmm desert fondue...

10/3/2008 8:22:06 AM

I've never been to melting pot. If I'm going to drop a bunch of money at a restaurant I want someone to cook the food for me, and I typically want a nice cut of meat

10/3/2008 8:30:51 AM

yeah, don't go. huge waste of $$

10/3/2008 8:31:36 AM

how much is it to go for just desert?

10/3/2008 8:32:01 AM

like 15 i think per person. i'd rather do dessert at home.

10/3/2008 9:26:15 AM

i find myself liking GoldenGirl more and more

i don't know why

10/3/2008 9:30:26 AM

Yeah $15 is a little much for desert...

...it's probably not that difficult to make chocolate fondue at home either


well not difficult for most but probably difficult for me

10/3/2008 9:34:04 AM

Man I'm jonesing for some Hibachi filet and lobster.




DAMN!

10/3/2008 9:36:42 AM

I like Melting Pot myself...

I just think it's overpriced.

10/3/2008 9:40:17 AM

^^

this stuff is awesome and then dip everything in it lol. its so easy i love it.

10/3/2008 9:41:02 AM

OooooOOooooh that looks good...

I think I'm gonna try it this weekend

10/3/2008 9:43:11 AM

way to complain about free food

you can do it at home for less (buy a fondue set)

then again you can COOK A FUCKING STEAK at home too but you go to a steakhouse to have someone do it for you with a supposedly better quality cut of meat...

[Edited on October 3, 2008 at 9:43 AM. Reason : I too complain about free food (not)]

10/3/2008 9:43:34 AM

myoneandonly....they have ladies night on Thursdays. It's like $25 I believe and $5 martinis

You get the dessert fondue too!!!

10/3/2008 9:46:34 AM

^^according to my records sir, this is the first thread i've ever created to complain about free food. therefore the free food had to be that shitty if I actually took the effort to complain about it lol.

also it just always gets a good hype and i don't understand .

^ ya last night was ladies, i think it was like cheese fondue, salad and dessert fondue for 20 a person...

[Edited on October 3, 2008 at 9:49 AM. Reason : x]

10/3/2008 9:48:20 AM

.... ok never said you always complain about free food, just that you did, here, now.

10/3/2008 9:50:40 AM

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"wtf is desert fondue? is that like cacti and sand and stuff covered in cheese?"

10/3/2008 10:01:08 AM

My husband and I really enjoy The Melting Pot whenever we go, which is a couple of times a year. We get coupons for our birthdays and anniversaries because we signed up for their little club.

We enjoy the experience. It is nice to just sit down for an hour or two, eat, and talk. Even though it is expensive, at least the experience is drawn out enough to where we do not feel "ripped off." There are some places that you eat, spend just as much money, and are almost rushed out the door. We have also received nothing but the very best of service while we were there.

If you are going for just the cheese or chocolate fondue, SURE, you can do it for far less. My husband and I have a fondue pot and we can whip up a cheese or chocolate fondue in no time flat for just a couple of bucks. However, as I have pointed out in ANOTHER thread on the SAME OLD TOPIC, you would end up spending more money to attempt to do the meat course with the same number of selections at home.

Anyway, it isn't cheap, it isn't supposed to be cheap, and the food is not bad. And if there is something that you do not like about your food, TELL THEM. They have always been very accommodating.

10/3/2008 10:26:16 AM

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"i too have been treated to dinner and complained about it"

Isn't this the same cunt who made a thread complaining about a car that her parents bought for her because it wasn't the right color or some superficial shit?

10/3/2008 10:32:27 AM

melting pot is delicious but very expensive i believe i've only payed once and been 4 times

cheesecake in the chocolate fondue is my favorite

10/3/2008 10:39:14 AM

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"horrible food. just can't get it anywhere else so it's still in biz. there's a reason there aren't fondue places everywhere."

NOW THAT'S JUST BULLSHIT KATE, THE FOOD IS NOWHERE NEAR HORRIBLE. I TAKE IT YOU WENT THERE WITH ME AT SOME POINT AND DIDN'T PAY FOR IT RIGHT?

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"Isn't this the same cunt who made a thread complaining about a car that her parents bought for her because it wasn't the right color or some superficial shit?"

PROBABLY. AS LONG AS IT'S THE RIGHT CAR, COLOR ISN'T A HUGE DEAL. BUT HELL, IF THEY BUY IT FOR YOU THEN AS LONG AS IT'S WORKING IT SHOULDN'T BE A BIG DEAL.

[Edited on October 3, 2008 at 10:43 AM. Reason : ]

10/3/2008 10:41:27 AM

^^^ &^ nope I think you have the wrong "cunt"

and no not complaining about my parents treating me to dinner, was complaining about the food. And actually the ENTIRE family, mom, dad and bro all thought it was crappy.

[Edited on October 3, 2008 at 10:59 AM. Reason : z]

10/3/2008 10:58:20 AM

then saying that the food was subpar would probably be enough. perhaps that you didn't pay for it so there's that part.

if that was the "WORST exp. of" your "life" then you've lead a pretty cushy life so far so the bitching stands out more

10/3/2008 11:03:31 AM

You can go to an actual nice dinner with a much classier experience than this shit hole. Most really good fine dining restaurants in the area have awesome deserts that are only $7. Why the fuck pay $15 for something you can make at home with candle light and even eat it naked with your significant other.

[Edited on October 4, 2008 at 11:37 AM. Reason : a]

10/4/2008 11:36:47 AM

It is way over rated.

10/4/2008 7:57:50 PM

^^ Exactly.

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"We enjoy the experience. It is nice to just sit down for an hour or two, eat, and talk. Even though it is expensive, at least the experience is drawn out enough to where we do not feel "ripped off." There are some places that you eat, spend just as much money, and are almost rushed out the door. We have also received nothing but the very best of service while we were there. "

If you're being rushed out the door of a restaurant after only being there an hour, that's ridiculous. I've never been to a place in Raleigh that has done that.

That said, there are much nicer places in Raleigh than Melting Pot if you're looking to spend some cash. There have been a couple of times my boyfriend and I have spent almost three hours at a place.

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"you would end up spending more money to attempt to do the meat course with the same number of selections at home."

Not really if you planned it right. The planning part is the bitch and not what most people want to put up with though.

10/6/2008 12:10:59 AM