The Melting Pot

2 recent ratings
$$$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Fondue
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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1949 Ringling Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34236
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Validated Gluten Free Safe Spot

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Really impressed by how many gluten-free options are available here now. Our server also had a gluten allergy and took extra care to make sure we knew the best options. Almost the entire menu can be made GF. The dessert brownies and snicker doodle cookies are A+. Pricey but worth it for a nice night out.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff was extremely extremely knowledgeable, told the waiter once I’m celiacs didn’t have to mention it again. When I tried to order something not gluten free he told me exactly what in it made it not gluten free safe! And suggested something different. They had gluten free bread dippers, and gluten free brownies, we requested apples for the chocolate and they happily obliged. Got the steak and they let you sub the teriyaki one for either of the other two. 10/10 would recommend this place!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers online ordering
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Everyone at our table ate gluten free so we had no worries about cross contamination

They label all drinks on the menu to indicate what is gluten free (alcoholic and otherwise). There was a big selection to choose from.

The waitstaff was extremely knowledgeable and the food was delicious. So many options and every course was available in gluten free. No complaints and would definitely go back.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Dessert
  • Fondue
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant

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Celiac

Overall Rating

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Wonderful gluten free choices. The cheddar fondue can be made with gluten free beer and served with a soft fresh gluten free bread along with the appetizer veggies. Then great options for meats and lobster. The dessert chocolate fondue comes with fantastic gluten free chocolate brownies and vanilla cake. We can't wait to return! No bad reactions.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


No really able to separate gluten free because of the need to have everything going in the same melting pot.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This was so fun and delicious. Our server was very gluten free knowledgable and careful. Extensive gluten free menu, including gluten free bread, cake, and brownies.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Brand new gluten free additions to their already extensive GF menu. I had to post on here when i saw the other, mediocre review. By far my favorite place to dine bc of the fantastic food, extremely well trained servers and kitchen staff, as well as fun, eventful experience. Blows all other GF friendly restaurants out of the water and it's only getting better. Our most recent server was very G and wheat intolerant and explained how all staff undergo continuous GF and allergy training & that everyone there gets excited to provide quality food that caters to any and all food allergies.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Was really unimpressed. Had a hope it would be amazing, but that was pretty well crushed. Mid grade food. Land and sea was decent. Fondue was ok, I was surprised that they could not figure out how to substitute the lack of bread and chips with something else. Ended up being very expensive for almost average meal. Service was average. They do keep the gf food separated correctly though'

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Never on my radar, BUT I read an article by Gluten Free Dad about how it is Gluten free safe spot certified by an independent company. We were surprised at how well versed the employees were the variety offered. So far no one has gotten sick. Everything is brought/made in front of you by you and everything was labeled on the menu. The dessert was the best! GF brownie and cookie that weren’t hard as a rock. I doubled checked with the waitress every time and she wasn’t annoyed by my questions!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


The waiter was extremely knowledgeable and answered all the questions I had. Almost all of the cheeses could be made gluten-free, they had gluten-free bread to dip in the cheese, and gluten-free brownies and snickerdoodles to dip in the chocolate. Amazing experience and didn’t get sick!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Overall Rating

Review


Menu has labels for GF options. When I’m able to have an appetizer, main course AND dessert at dinner I appreciate it. They have GF bread for cheese dip appetizers. And GF brownies for chocolate dip dessert and (for a small up charge) macarons! Don’t sleep on The Melting Pot!

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Wonderful gluten free experience. Very knowledgeable staff and the food was delicious. There’s really barely any difference between the gluten and non gluten platters.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Our waiter seem very well informed. He reviewed the menu with me to ensure that I knew what could be offered gluten-free as food came out to the table. They confirmed what was gluten-free. We had our own pot to cook in separate to the people that we were with, I would definitely eat here again

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

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