Thursday Deals Save This Fondue List
Central Boca · Boca Raton · Fondue-focused American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 10, 2026
RagingWine reviewed The Melting Pot – Boca Raton’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Melting Pot Boca reads exactly like what it is: a corporate chain list dressed up with a captain's list flourish. That said, 115 selections is more than most fondue spots bother with, and the Thursday half-price program is genuinely hard to ignore. Come in expecting California Cab and crowd favorites, not discovery.
The list leans heavily California — Caymus and the broader Wagner Family lineup anchor the prestige end, which tells you the target customer is someone who orders Caymus because they recognize the label. There's a token nod to Germany via the Schmitt Söhne Riesling Spätlese, which is actually a smart inclusion given how well an off-dry Riesling handles cheese fondue. Beyond those touchpoints, the 'extensive wine list' language in the marketing is doing a lot of heavy lifting — expect domestic Cab and Chardonnay filling most of the slots. The captain's list with 100+ bottles sounds impressive until you realize you can't see it without asking.
Estimated 8 to 14 pours by the glass, which is a reasonable spread for a full dinner experience. On Wine Down Thursday, every glass gets half off — that's where the by-the-glass program actually becomes interesting. Rotation and specific labels aren't published, which is a miss for anyone trying to plan ahead.
Schmitt Söhne Riesling Spätlese 'Piesporter Michelsberg' 2010 — Unknown — order on a Thursday for maximum damage
This is the sleeper pick on the list. An off-dry German Riesling is custom-made for cheese fondue — the acidity cuts through the fat, the residual sugar plays against the salt. Most tables will walk right past it for the Caymus and that's their loss.
Schmitt Söhne Riesling Spätlese 'Piesporter Michelsberg' 2010
Nobody at a Melting Pot is ordering the German Riesling, which is exactly why you should. It's one of the few wines on this list that actually makes the food taste better.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is fine wine — no argument there — but it's marked up predictably high and you're eating fondue. A big California Cab doesn't need cheese and chocolate fighting it for attention. You're paying for the label, not the experience.
Schmitt Söhne Riesling Spätlese 'Piesporter Michelsberg' 2010 + Classic Cheese Fondue
Off-dry Riesling and a melted cheese pot is one of the more intuitive pairings on the planet — the wine's acidity keeps the richness in check and the slight sweetness plays off the funk of the cheese. Order both on a Thursday and it's a genuinely great meal.
Thursday — Wine Down Thursday: 50% off all bottles under $150 and all glasses of wine or bubbly, plus access to the captain's list with 100+ selections and additional deals.
The Bottom Line
The Melting Pot Boca isn't a wine destination, but Wine Down Thursday flips the math enough to make it worth the trip if you're already coming for the fondue. Go on a Thursday, order the Riesling, and ignore the Caymus upsell.
· Boca Raton · Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Boca Raton isn't a destination wine list, but it's a functional and fairly priced one that does its job without embarrassing the restaurant. If you're here for the steak, the wine program won't let you down — just know what you're walking into.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Boca Raton · Steakhouse
The Capital Grille Boca Raton is a dependable choice if you want a proper glass of Napa Cab with your dry-aged ribeye and aren't going to sweat the markup. Just don't come here expecting discovery — this list is built for comfort, not adventure.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· Boca Raton · Seafood
Send a friend here for the fish, not the wine. If you care at all about what's in your glass, pre-game at a wine bar down the street and just order water with dinner.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Boca Raton · Boca Raton · New American / Health-focused
Farmer's Table isn't a wine destination, but the by-the-glass program is genuinely strong and the pricing is fair enough that you won't feel punished for ordering a second pour. Send a friend here? Yes — especially if they're already going for the food.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Boca Raton · Italian
Josephine's is the kind of place where the wine list exists to complement a very good meal, not to be the reason you showed up — and that's fine, because it does its job without embarrassing itself. Send a friend here for a date night, just tell them to skip the obvious Napa Cab and dig a little deeper.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Boca Raton · Italian
Armando's has a wine list that actually reflects the food it's serving — Italian-centric, solid by the glass, and wide enough to satisfy most tables. The markups are South Florida standard (read: steep), but the selection quality keeps this squarely in reliable territory.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
One wine list review, one adventure pick, one quick tip, and a personal note. Every week. Under 500 words.
List Variety
Markup
Glassware
Staff
Specials & Deals
Storage & Temp
