Simply Fondue vs. Melting Pot

We are meeting up with some friends tonight after dinner for drinks (just another couple), and we're trying to figure out where to go since they are having dinner with their family before hand. We don't go out to bars/clubs very often, so don't know what's really good, and they're pretty low key like us, so we're thinking one of these two places because then we can get drinks and maybe dessert and be able to talk and stuff.

We're closer to the Melting Pot, but I've heard that Simply Fondue is nicer, more for your money and a more upscale atmosphere. We haven't been to either, so don't know what to expect.

For those who have been, which one do you think is nicer? TIA!

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DH and I have been to both. We prefer Melting Pot over simply fondue.

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Been to both and both are fabulous! Simply fondue had great cocktails

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where is simply fondue????

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okay I'm probably gonna get flamed for this but its JMO.


but we went to the Melting Pot and besides the fact that I got some yummy drink and the strawberries were cut into hearts (so cute), I'm not paying $$$ to cook my own food, that's why I went out in the first place. All we did there was pay for the waitress to bring us raw food that we had to cook.
Thanks but no thanks.

On a side note the food was good, but DH & I are lazy brats and would rather eat somewhere else.

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Posted by AugustBridein09

okay I'm probably gonna get flamed for this but its JMO.


but we went to the Melting Pot and besides the fact that I got some yummy drink and the strawberries were cut into hearts (so cute), I'm not paying $$$ to cook my own food, that's why I went out in the first place. All we did there was pay for the waitress to bring us raw food that we had to cook.
Thanks but no thanks.

On a side note the food was good, but DH & I are lazy brats and would rather eat somewhere else.

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No worries its not our thing either. It kinda grosses me out actually. lol But everyone has their opinions. Its cool.

Ali hope u have fun. lol

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Posted by Summertimegal424

where is simply fondue????

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Great Neck.

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Thanks for the advice....we ended up going to Simply Fondue, and really should have went to Melting Pot instead. The place was empty, which was really weird for a Saturday night, and it was in a really weird location, above a Waldbaum's and you had to go in the Waldbaum's vestibule to get in. And the service was awful, so slow, and forgetting things, which was really impressive considering there was 3 other tables there tops and all that needed to be done was pour a glass of wine and chop a banana. Oh well....now we know, next time we want fondue, I'm going to try Melting Pot or go back to Toast.

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Posted by coldasice217

Thanks for the advice....we ended up going to Simply Fondue, and really should have went to Melting Pot instead. The place was empty, which was really weird for a Saturday night, and it was in a really weird location, above a Waldbaum's and you had to go in the Waldbaum's vestibule to get in. And the service was awful, so slow, and forgetting things, which was really impressive considering there was 3 other tables there tops and all that needed to be done was pour a glass of wine and chop a banana. Oh well....now we know, next time we want fondue, I'm going to try Melting Pot or go back to Toast.

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Aww I'm sorry the service was crappy.

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Posted by AugustBridein09

okay I'm probably gonna get flamed for this but its JMO.


but we went to the Melting Pot and besides the fact that I got some yummy drink and the strawberries were cut into hearts (so cute), I'm not paying $$$ to cook my own food, that's why I went out in the first place. All we did there was pay for the waitress to bring us raw food that we had to cook.
Thanks but no thanks.

On a side note the food was good, but DH & I are lazy brats and would rather eat somewhere else.

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i agree, the melting pot is great, but your literally boiling your food ...Im not doing that... the food there is not to die for.... and i would definately never go there for food...

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Posted by coldasice217

Thanks for the advice....we ended up going to Simply Fondue, and really should have went to Melting Pot instead. The place was empty, which was really weird for a Saturday night, and it was in a really weird location, above a Waldbaum's and you had to go in the Waldbaum's vestibule to get in. And the service was awful, so slow, and forgetting things, which was really impressive considering there was 3 other tables there tops and all that needed to be done was pour a glass of wine and chop a banana. Oh well....now we know, next time we want fondue, I'm going to try Melting Pot or go back to Toast.

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o man that stinks!! ive never been there on a weekend night and have been wanting to go to see the vibe. so THANK YOU for tellin me!

btw - what is toast?

p.s. the asian restaurant in that same shopping complex is soooooo good!!!!!! next time you are in that area, try that place!!!

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Posted by AugustBridein09

okay I'm probably gonna get flamed for this but its JMO.


but we went to the Melting Pot and besides the fact that I got some yummy drink and the strawberries were cut into hearts (so cute), I'm not paying $$$ to cook my own food, that's why I went out in the first place. All we did there was pay for the waitress to bring us raw food that we had to cook.
Thanks but no thanks.

On a side note the food was good, but DH & I are lazy brats and would rather eat somewhere else.

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ITA!!!!! I went to the melting pot and YUCK!!!!!!!!!! It totally grossed me out a plate of raw meat put on the table, and they said cook the chicken for 3 minutes and when I took it out it was still raw!!! I am not a fan!