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Matterhorn Restaurant

2323 Van Ness Ave, Ste FRNT, San Francisco, CA 94109-1829
415-885-6116
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Ranked #855 of 3,220 restaurants in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Price range: 32 AUD - 82 AUD
Cuisines: Austrian, French, German, Swiss
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Good for: Romantic, Groups
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Green Street
Transit: Several Muni bus stops nearby.
Description: Located in the heart of San Francisco the Restaurant serves authentic Swiss cuisine in a smart Alpine setting. Our carefully crafted Fondue menu, extensive wine selections, impeccable service and elegant, yet cozy atmosphere brings the best of Switzerland to your dining experience.
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Petaluma
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We had a date here on a Friday night. From the Matterhorn website we had an idea of the traditional and innovative fondue choices. The first pleasant surprise was valet parking which, at $10, is a great value for the upscale neighborhood. The waitress was very helpful in advising us on a cordial and cocktail before the dinner and then... More

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Carlsbad, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We went to this restaurant while on a family vacation in San Francisco. There were 6 of us and we ordered 3 fondues. Due to the small portions, we needed to order a second cheese fondue. The second cheese fondue tasted like cardboard. The only good fondue they had was the Chinoise....and the bill was nearly $400 including 2 bottles... More

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Palo Alto, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Our family had a wonderful experience at the Matterhorn Restaurant in San Francisco: Excellent food, charming decor and very attentive service. We ordered the traditional cheese fondue, as well as the beef fondue (Chinoise), and both were excellent. For dessert, we enjoyed the chocolate fondue, which was simply delightful. Over the years, this restaurant has become one of our favorite... More

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San Jose
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

OMG...this has never happened to us before. We went here w/friends from Switzerland had Fondue, Wine and Coffee---party of 4 and spent over $140...After dinner and having coffee we had "the guts" to sit for another 10 minutes to chat, like you usually do in Europe. Actually usually you sit for another hour to chat and nobody says a word!... More

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Fernley, Nevada
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

The menu is limited but good quality of choices for singles. Excellent menu choices for couples. I had the Wienerschnitzel. It was very good but a little dry. The rossi potatoes were delicious but not inspiring. The Red Cabbage was excellent. I had an excellent German beer with the meal and it was a perfect match. The Restaurant is a... More

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Brugg
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

A true swiss restaurant with true swiss quality food. If it's a traditional fondue or a beef steak. Absolutely delicious. The swiss owners keep the quality up at a top level. Simply delicious! More

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Wilbraham, Massachusetts
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2011

Over the years I have enjoyed fondue at home, at restaurants in Switzerland, Boston, NYC, Montreal, Quebec City and now San Francisco. The fondue at the Matterhorn Swiss Restaurant is as good as it gets. If you like fondue, it is impossible not to like this fondue. The "Original" has a lovely consistency and structure. The bread is fresh and... More

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Tampa, FL
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2010

We happened upon this restaurant and were so pleasantly surprised with the wonderful meal and friendliness of the staff. We would highly recommend this restaurant to our friends. Excellent swiss cuisine. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2008

Cute place for fondue. The atmosphere is really fun. More

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boston
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2008

we found this place as we walked by it on our way to catch a bus. the sign in front said that it opens at 5 pm. we showed up at 8:30 - on a thursday - and were turned away. the hostess said that they took their last order at 8 pm. this did not appear on the sign,... More

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