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The Melting Pot

7 ratings
$$$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Dessert
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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10451 Twin Rivers Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
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Celiac

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We did our entire table gluten free and they did a great job. Many GF options including bread and desserts. They gave us the option of a two burner table which would allow my son to gluten free and the rest is the family to have non gluten free options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have celiac disease and I've not ever had a problem here. If I'm a party of 4, I request a table with two burners to avoid cross contamination. That way I have my own dedicated pit. Menu marked well and the dippers for dessert were great. I love the cupcake and brownies.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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It wasn't great, I'm sure it was partly because our server wasn't great, but I wasn't very impressed with the quality of the food.

Updated 6 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
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Restaurant

Notes


Worked with Gluten Intolerance Group on their gluten-free menu. Special training is required for staff.

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Celiac

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I love their food and they are always good about accommodating my gluten allergy. They have substitute dipping items including gluten free brownies and bread that are delicious.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Melting Pot has a separate gluten free menu that is very clear and comprehensive. If you call ahead, you can get a table with two pots so you don't have to worry about double-dipping with your non-GF friends. They substitute gluten free beer in the cheese dip, and corn chips instead of bread dippers. The only bummer is dessert, because you can't have any of the yummy baked goods to dip in the chocolate. However, they give you tons of fruit and that's great, too. The best part is that the servers are trained to deal with GF people and they know their stuff.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The food was delicious as usual but we had some difficulties. Maybe it was just a fluke occurence...my silverware were dirty, one of my glasses had dried stuff on the inside, another drink had something floating in it, my plate had something dried on it as did the replacement plate, and one of the dips had something red anx yellow on top (it's a white dip). They also brought us bread when we asked not to have any. Once our waitress reached our table she realized and took it back.

Like I said, it was probably a fluke because it was very busy, and I've never had a problem like this at a melting pot before. I will try this place again, since the food was delicious and I had no adverse reactions.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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We had such a wonderful experience! I’m not only gluten free but also have an egg allergy. We made a reservation online and they had not only allergy friendly bread for me, but brownies AND cookies! It’s hard enough for me to find anything to eat, let alone every course! We always come here for special occasions, and highly recommend it!

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
Celiac

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if you’re reactive/celiac then READ THIS!!! called ahead and thought that it would be safe because when I asked what they did to eliminate cross contamination but when I was there is was clear they didn’t do those things. they still gave me all the sauces including the gluten sauces on the same platter as my food. I think my plate had bread crumbs so I switched with my husband. it did not follow through as hoped so proceed with caution

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Some

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

— Below Average

Gluten Intolerant

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I had an amazing experience here with lots of gluten free options and substitutions. Just let the waiter know you're gluten free and they will go out of their way to accommodate. The substitutions were tasty and there was no upcharge.

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

Celiac

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GF marked on menu. Each course has full gf options including bread for the cheese, sauces for the meat (except the teriyaki), and brownies and cookies for the chocolate dippers!

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

Overall Rating

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Be aware: They were able to accommodate my need to be Gluten free, however, this means that my wife also had to eat gluten free. I don’t like to force GF on her, especially when it’s date night and eating out.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Average

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