Melting Pot fondue restaurant reopening in Birmingham in winter 2026

Get ready to dip, Birmingham—Melting Pot is returning to its former home at The Village at Lee Branch Shopping Center eight years after its closure.

The beloved fondue restaurant is reopening its old location at 611 Doug Baker Blvd in late 2026. The restaurant is currently under construction to give the space an aesthetic upgrade before welcoming guests back through its doors for an expected December soft opening.

Here is what we know so far about the famous fondue restaurant’s return. 👇

Melting Pot returns to Lee Branch eight years after closing

Melting Pot closed its doors in fall 2018 after around 11 years of business. Alabama’s two other Melting Pot locations in Mobile and Huntsville closed around the same time.

The Lee Branch restaurant will be Alabama’s only Melting Pot location for the foreseeable future.

The restaurant is slated for a soft opening in December 2026 with a grand opening planned for January 2027, if construction stays on track. The 5,200-square-foot restaurant space will accommodate 164 guests once completed.

Melting Pot was a fan-favorite dining spot for date nights, celebrations and the unique experience of dipping your dinner or dessert in melty cheese or rich chocolate. The new location will feature the fondue experience people expect from the brand, with the addition of a modern dining room upgrade.

When + where you can find Melting Pot

Melting Pot will be located in its former location above The Anvil at The Village at Lee Branch Shopping Center off Highway 280.

• Address: 611 Doug Baker Blvd #201, Birmingham, AL 35242
• Opening: Expected soft opening in December 2026, grand opening in January 2027
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