Fondue Night Done Solid, Not Special
Riverwalk · Tulsa · Fondue · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 31, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list here is built for the occasion, not the enthusiast. You're here to dip things in cheese and chocolate, and the list knows it — 250 bottles sounds impressive until you realize it's mostly the usual suspects from California, France, Italy, and Washington State. Nothing wrong with that, but don't come expecting to discover anything.
The 250-bottle count is doing a lot of heavy lifting on paper. Regional focus lands squarely on accessible California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Italian standards, and some French crowd-pleasers — the kind of list that makes everyone at the table nod and no one get excited. Washington State makes an appearance, which is a small nod toward something beyond the obvious. There are no small producers, no natural wines, no deep-cellar surprises — this is a list curated for a birthday dinner, not a wine geek.
Twenty by-the-glass options is a respectable number for a fondue chain, and it gives you enough to match different courses of a fondue meal without committing to a full bottle. That said, don't expect frequent rotation or anything adventurous — this reads as a set-it-and-forget-it program that changes when corporate says so.
Michael David Pinot Noir 'Misfits and Mavens' NV — $36
At 80% markup over a $20 retail bottle, it's the least painful option on this list. It's a casual, fruit-forward Pinot that holds up fine next to the cheese fondue without burning a hole in your wallet.
Michael David Pinot Noir 'Misfits and Mavens' NV
Most tables here are reaching for something they recognize. This one flies under the radar but delivers solid value and a flexible, easy-drinking profile that actually works with the fondue format.
Elouan Pinot Noir NV
A 120% markup on a $25 retail bottle is hard to justify. Elouan is a fine, mass-market Oregon Pinot — nothing wrong with it at the grocery store, but at $55 here you're paying for the ambiance, not the wine.
Michael David Pinot Noir 'Misfits and Mavens' NV + Steak Lovers entrée
The Pinot's lighter body and fruit profile won't fight with the beef, and it holds its own through the rich, savory dipping experience without overwhelming the fondue pot situation.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Melting Pot Tulsa is a perfectly fine place to drink wine — it's just not a reason to drink wine. The list is safe, the markups sting a little, and there's no one at the table who's going to help you find something interesting. Order the Misfits and Mavens, enjoy the cheese, and call it a night.
Midtown · Tulsa · Classic American Steakhouse and Continental Fine Dining
Celebrity is a Tulsa institution for a reason, and the wine list does exactly what it needs to do for a white-tablecloth steakhouse crowd — no more, no less. Send a friend here for the prime rib and a bottle of Jordan; just don't send them expecting to be surprised.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Brookside · Tulsa · Italian
Mondo's wine list won't blow anyone's mind, but it does its job honestly — fair prices, decent Italian representation, and enough options to keep a table happy all night. Send your friends here for dinner without hesitation; just steer them toward the Allegrini instead of the Meiomi.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Brookside / Peoria corridor · Tulsa · Italian
Prossimo is doing the right things with wine in a city where many restaurants don't bother — the Italian focus is genuine and the top-shelf picks show range. The markups keep it from being a great wine destination, but as a neighborhood Italian with a real list, it earns its place.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Cherry Street · Tulsa · Creole and Cajun
Nola's is a genuinely fun place to eat Creole food in Tulsa, but the wine list is an afterthought dressed up in nice stemware. Lean hard into the cocktail menu or bring your own bottle — check if they have a corkage policy, because that might be your best move here.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Brookside · Tulsa · Modern American
Oren is the kind of wine list that makes you recalibrate your expectations for a mid-size city. It's not a deep cellar and there's no half-price night to celebrate, but the curation is thoughtful, the markups are mostly honest, and the picks are the kind you'd expect from a much bigger food scene. Worth ordering from the list — not just the cocktail menu.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Brady Arts District · Tulsa · Craft cocktail bar with beer and wine
Valkyrie is a cocktail bar first and a wine bar never, but the list has more backbone than it has any right to. Come for the drinks, stay curious about the Gamay.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Central Park · Fredericksburg · Fondue
The Melting Pot Fredericksburg is a perfectly fine place to drink wine — as long as you're not coming for the wine. The list keeps up with the experience without elevating it, and you'll leave full and content, which is honestly what most people at this table are here for.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Arlington · Arlington · Fondue
The Melting Pot Arlington isn't a wine destination, but the Monday-through-Thursday half-price bottle deal makes it a legitimately good value if you time your visit right. Send a friend here for the fondue experience, just remind them to go on a weeknight.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
South Reno · Reno · Fondue
The Melting Pot in South Reno is a fun dinner experience if you're into the whole dip-your-own-food thing, but the wine list is purely functional — overpriced grocery store labels with no sense of adventure. Order the Prosecco, enjoy the chocolate fondue, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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