MELTING POT – French
The newest of the Florida fondue rooms, right on Central Avenue at 7th Street in downtown St Pete, and the most flexible: alongside the classic four courses there's an unlimited entree small-plates option and shareable hot plates built for grazing. Cheese fondues run from Wisconsin Cheddar to Brie & Fig; entrees cook in Coq au Vin, Mojo or court bouillon at your own burner; chocolate finishes with Yin & Yang or Bananas Foster. Down to Fondue happy hour halves the cheese and chocolate, twice a day. Open from noon at weekends. Book ahead — it fills.
699 Central Ave Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 727-342-1001 https://www.meltingpot.com/saint-petersburg-fl/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at MELTING POT
Dairy-Free at MELTING POT
MELTING POT in Saint Petersburg has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Petite Filet (3oz), Colossal Shrimp and Lobster Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at MELTING POT
MELTING POT in Saint Petersburg has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Petite Filet (3oz), Colossal Shrimp and Lobster Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at MELTING POT
MELTING POT in Saint Petersburg has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cream Puffs, Petite Filet (3oz) and Colossal Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at MELTING POT
MELTING POT in Saint Petersburg has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lobster Tail, Flaming Turtle and Land & Sea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at MELTING POT
MELTING POT in Saint Petersburg has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lobster Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at MELTING POT
MELTING POT in Saint Petersburg has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lobster Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at MELTING POT
MELTING POT in Saint Petersburg has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Lobster Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at MELTING POT
MELTING POT in Saint Petersburg has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Petite Filet (3oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at MELTING POT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Quattro Formaggio | 43.5 g | 68.1 g |
| Fiesta | 15.7 g | 49.3 g |
| Land & Sea | 2.5 g | 17.4 g |
| Caesar | 40.6 g | 12.7 g |
| S'mores | 92.9 g | 10 g |
| Lobster Tail | 0.7 g | 9.7 g |
| The Classic | 6.1 g | 8.2 g |
| Wisconsin Cheddar | 47.2 g | 7.4 g |
| Macarons | 90.4 g | 5.9 g |
| Cheesecake | 18.8 g | 4.1 g |
| Crème Brûlée | 44.8 g | 2.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Cheese Fondue
Served with artisan bread, fresh fruit, and veggies. Price serves up to 2 people.
- Wisconsin Cheddar - $28: Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Garlic, Spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Alpine - $28: Gruyère, Raclette, Fontina, White Wine, Garlic, Nutmeg
- Spinach Artichoke - $28: Butterkäse, Fontina, Parmesan, Vegetable Bouillon, Spinach, Artichoke, Garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fiesta - $28: Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Housemade Salsa, Jalapeño Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bacon & Brie - $28: Brie, Gruyère, Raclette, Fontina, White Wine, Bacon, Scallions
- Quattro Formaggio - $28: Butterkäse, Fontina, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan, White Wine, Roasted Garlic, Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Pestos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Salads
- Melting Pot House - $9: Mixed Greens, Cheddar, Tomatoes, Croutons, Scallions, Egg, Choice of Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Caesar - $9: Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, Housemade Caesar Dressing, Parmesan-Dusted Pine Nuts
- California - $9: Spring Mix, Candied Pecans, Gorgonzola, Tomatoes, Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Bacon Parmesan Ranch - $9: Mixed Greens, Bacon, Parmesan, Croutons, Peppercorn Ranch, Parmesan-Dusted Pine Nuts
Entrée Selections
Served with a cooking style of your choice, veggies, and signature dipping sauces.
- The Classic - $38: Shrimp, Memphis Dry Rub Pork, Teriyaki Steak, Garlic Pepper Steak, Herb Chicken Breast
- Land & Sea - $38: Garlic Pepper Steak, Herb Chicken Breast, Shrimp, Atlantic Salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Pacific Rim - $38: Shrimp, Teriyaki Steak, Chicken Potstickers, Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna, Duck Breast
- Steak Lovers - $42: Garlic Pepper Steak, Teriyaki Steak, Petite Filet
- Garden Pot - $36: Chef's selection of vegetarian options Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Petite Filet (3oz) - $4: Petite Filet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lobster Tail: Lobster Tail Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Colossal Shrimp: Colossal Shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Chocolate Fondue
Served with sweet treats and fresh fruits. Price serves up to 2 people.
- The Original - $28: Milk Chocolate, Crunchy Peanut Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Yin & Yang - $28: Dark and White Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pure Chocolate Fondue - $28: Choice of Milk, Dark, or White Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Flaming Turtle - $28: Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Candied Pecans, Flambéed Tableside Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- S'mores - $28: Milk Chocolate, Marshmallow Crème, Graham Cracker, Flambéed Tableside Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crème Brûlée - $28: White Chocolate, Crème Caramel, Caramelized Sugar, Flambéed Tableside Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Dessert Additions
- Cream Puffs - $7: Cream Puffs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free
- Macarons - $7: Macarons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Cheesecake - $7: Cheesecake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Sweet Additions Trio - $16: Cream Puffs, Macarons, Cheesecake Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about MELTING POT
- Is MELTING POT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. MELTING POT has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Petite Filet (3oz), Colossal Shrimp and Lobster Tail.
- What can I eat at MELTING POT on a dairy-free diet?
- Petite Filet (3oz), Colossal Shrimp and Lobster Tail carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does MELTING POT have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Petite Filet (3oz).
- Is MELTING POT gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at MELTING POT?
- Quattro Formaggio, at roughly 68.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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