Fondue anyone?
Jen, Becca, & Jocelyn picked me up for a warm meal @ Matterhorn on Van Ness and it was just ok. Wait, let me clarify! The company was awesome as always, dessert was perfectly yummy, and we definitely brainstormed several business opportunities for our group. Parking sucks during the week because they only run valet over the weekend and most importantly, the "main course" was....ehhh.
Upon the server's recommendation, we ordered two different cheese fondues that tasted way too similar to each other to be considered separate menu items. They were both waaaay heavy on the wine that was perhaps not cooked off long enough? Not that we're ever a group to turn down too much wine, but it led to a particularly odd flavor, one that could not be ignored enough to enjoy the cheese thoroughly. We received loads of mushrooms, bread, apples, and potatoes and I suppose the apples were the top of my list to dip in the over-wined cheese. Really, I was just biding time until the large pot of chocolate showed up in front of me! On that subject, we really had nothing spectacular to observe. Unfortunately, I'd recommend a trip up to Larkspur for the chain fondue restaurant, The Melting Pot over this place. Or to Saratoga for La Fondue; for $105, you too can enjoy alligator/crocodile/ostrich/buffalo fondue. It's just a bit more difficult to secure a reservation there.
Select Matterhorn when looking for a place to entertain the out-of-town grandparents (mine would love it!) and most certainly not those queasy about double-dipping. As one dinner club member mentioned, "As much as I love sharing germ infested food, I'm going to have to pass on dinner. Thanks anyway."
Upon the server's recommendation, we ordered two different cheese fondues that tasted way too similar to each other to be considered separate menu items. They were both waaaay heavy on the wine that was perhaps not cooked off long enough? Not that we're ever a group to turn down too much wine, but it led to a particularly odd flavor, one that could not be ignored enough to enjoy the cheese thoroughly. We received loads of mushrooms, bread, apples, and potatoes and I suppose the apples were the top of my list to dip in the over-wined cheese. Really, I was just biding time until the large pot of chocolate showed up in front of me! On that subject, we really had nothing spectacular to observe. Unfortunately, I'd recommend a trip up to Larkspur for the chain fondue restaurant, The Melting Pot over this place. Or to Saratoga for La Fondue; for $105, you too can enjoy alligator/crocodile/ostrich/buffalo fondue. It's just a bit more difficult to secure a reservation there.
Select Matterhorn when looking for a place to entertain the out-of-town grandparents (mine would love it!) and most certainly not those queasy about double-dipping. As one dinner club member mentioned, "As much as I love sharing germ infested food, I'm going to have to pass on dinner. Thanks anyway."
- All cheese fondues served with a mixed green salad and fresh baguette. $36.00 for two people.
- "The Oh La La " Fondue Normandie
- "The Original Fondue Valaisanne
- The Chocolate Fondue for two $16.00, three or more add $6.00 per person. Blend of milk and dark chocolate with dipping fruits.
