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Matterhorn Restaurant
- Restaurants
- San Francisco, CA
About this business
Specialties Specializing in: - Restaurants
Location details
2323 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Beautiful classic fondue in authentic Swiss Chalet setting – This is one of San Francisco's hidden treasures, created by a charming Swiss couple who strive to bring the authentic flavors of Switzerland to their customers. The service is classic European -- very courteous, but not fawning or intrusive. The austere exterior belies the absolutely gorgeous interior decor -- the hand-carved wood panels, booths, and tables were fully constructed in Switzerland then shipped over to SF and reconstructed here. You'll see Swiss masks,... read more
Great food in great restuarant – I enjoyed everything about our meal at the Matterhorn. There is a very good selection of wines available. The cheese fondue we had was tasty and fresh (the side of sausage was especially good and the side of apple surprisingly so). Our desserts were nicely decadant. Our waitress happily seated us at a quiet romantic spot when we told her we were celebrating our anniversary and the owner happily engaged with us. Heartily recommended to all - my wife and I are even planning on taking the mother... read more
Found Fondue – It was nice to find a fondue restaurant in San Francisco. Parking was a little tough, but we were able to find a spot four blocks away. As we walked in, the atmosphere looked inviting--dim lighting with a hint of red glow; wine glasses and the smell of gruyere cheese. We stood at the front, like one usually does, and an older man approached us and asked, "Reservation?" "Uh, no...." The restaurant was half empty. The man made a huge fuss, as if he would have to go out of his way to get us a table. Well, he pick... read more
The ONLY place for fondue in San Francisco – After having real fondue in Switzerland last year, I can honestly say that this is the best fondue I've had in the states! There were many varieties of cheeses to choose from, but if it's your first time, try "The Original", it's made of Swiss and Gruyere cheeses and is superb! A huge basket of baguette bread to dip comes with the order as well. We also tried the meat fondue, where you dip raw meat or fish into boiling oil or veg broth. The meat cooks in 15-30 seconds, I swear! Th... read more
Make your own fondue!!! – I was very disappointed with this restaurant. The ambience and the decor was very nice and cozy, but the cheese fondue was not good at all! You can't even taste the cheese in the fondue and it was extremely bitter and overcooked. It tasted like cheap white wine with burnt cheese. YUCK!!! On top of that it is way overpriced. Here is an idea for you fondue lovers. Go to your local grocery store, buy some good quality cheeses (look for the fondue recommended label), a bottle of white wine, a baguette a... read more
Fondue I've only been here once, a couple of years ago. I remember the decor as being kind of kooky, like something out of The Sound of Music. That said, they do fondue well. It's quite expensive as the pot of cheese comes with only cubes of bread, but it's still delish. You can order sides like mushrooms, apples, etc to go along with the free bread. I didn't like the beef broth fondue as much.
Go to Switzerland for dinner! – My boyfrend & I return again and again to Matterhorn. The decor & ambiance make us feel like we've travelled to a cozy lodge in Switzerland for dinner! The service is fabulous- everyone is very friendly and warm. They have a large variety of fondues and everything we've tried has been delicious! The wine list offers a large variety of wines, including some great Swiss wines.
Overpriced cafeteria food – I dined at Matterhorn this evening, and had a horrible experience. We probably saw the waitress, all of 3 times at our table. She forgot part of our order and was nowhere to be found most of the night. We ordered the fondue for 2, and a bottle of wine... total was about $120, and definitely not worth the price. I don't mind paying for good food, but this was straight out of a dorm cafeteria. Worst of all, the place smells of old oil from everyone cooking at the table. My clothes and jacket have th... read more
Not Recommended – The food was over cooked. When we mentioned about it , we were treated badly.
Frequently asked questions about Matterhorn Restaurant
How is Matterhorn Restaurant rated?
Matterhorn Restaurant has a 4.4 star rating with 463 reviews.
When is Matterhorn Restaurant open?
Matterhorn Restaurant is closed now. It will open at 5:00 p.m.
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