We were really looking forward to our meal at Swiss Chalet, but it ended up being such a disappointing experience that we kept talking about it for days afterward--unfortunately not in a good way. The cheese fondue was not what we expected at all. I've had fondue several times in the past, but it was nothing like what I've had before. The one we ordered--supposedly the mildest option on the menu according to our server--was overwhelmingly pungent, and the sour note completely threw us off. The meat fondue was also underwhelming. The flame was too low, and the meat pieces were large and thick, so they took forever to cook, which made the whole experience feel slow and frustrating. The interior and concept are cute, but the food simply didn't live up to the price or the hype. I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

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Absolutely loved Swiss chalet! So much food that we could hardly finish but it was absolutely delicious. Got a glass of champagne as well which is my favorite when you can order just a glass. Fun ambiance in Vail. They were clearly busy but service was the best then could do. read more

Swiss Chalet Restaurant - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

TLDR - this place was the highlight of a pretty miserable day. My girlfriend and I drove out to Colorado Springs this summer to attend a friend's wedding. We were working our way back towards the Bay Area when our rental car suddenly started having some system malfunction issues. For better or worse, this landed us in the beautiful town of Vail Colorado. After finding out we wouldn't be able to get a replacement car until the next day, we found some lodging for the night and came across the Swiss Chalet as an option for dinner (it came as a recommendation from a friend who grew up in Vail) We arrived around 6:30 PM on a Sunday night - the restaurant was fairly empty so we were able to be seated easily. Our server Sigi was phenomenal - she gave us a thorough overview of the menu , some recommendations for food and drinks , and let us try some potential options for wines we were interested in. For our meal, my girlfriend and I shared a Garlic and herb Cheese Fondue to which we added apples + pears and the 4oz Steak Medallion. We also started our experience with a cocktail and ordered a bottle of wine to enjoy with our meal (both of which were recommended by Sigi) Food arrived promptly and we were able to dig in. Everything was fantastic. I don't know if this is copium talking but this was one of the best fondue experiences I've had - the perfect way to heal and ground myself after some bad circumstances. The vegetables that came with the fondue were seasoned perfectly, the steak medallion was tender and well seasoned, and the wine was delicious. To top off our meal, we opted out of dessert but Sigi proceed to bring out some chocolate dipped strawberries for us to enjoy (they were fantastic) All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Swiss Chalet. When we do find ourselves back out in Vail (hopefully under better circumstances) I'd definitely love to stop in here again. read more

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Over priced, under delivered. I thought the staff was friendly and lively but the fondue left something to be desired. You can add on extras like sausage etc for a fairly steep price to only get a couple pieces worth. I don't think it was worth the price in any capacity. The only thing I truly enjoyed was the escargot which had a lovely curried flavor. read more

I'm not sure what to make of our meal at Swiss chalet. While we loved experiencing something new, the cheese was extremely pungent and plate unbalanced with just vegetables and bread to dip in the cheese: the service was great and ambiance was delightful! Not sure I would be back- but a great experience nevertheless ! read more

this was easily one of the most amazing dining experiences i have had. The food was extraordinary, offering such a unique experience while also providing some of the most delicious meals. What really made the experience special was our server. the gentleman with the mustache was so kind and helpful and made the experience more memorable. he was the highlight of the night. the atmosphere of the restaurant was themed perfectly as well. 100% will be back, this is a cant miss opportunity. read more

Swiss Chalet Restaurant - Chinoise Fondue and Alpler Fondue with Herbs - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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My sister and I went for the cheese fondue after a day of skiing. It is pricey for the amount of food you get and doesn't come with protein. The smell upon entering the restaurant is like a wet dog, but is probably the pungency of the cheese. Definitely a social place, as it was very loud. The aesthetic is charming. Apple streusel was good. Our waiter seemed to be more attentive to larger groups and didn't seem as attentive to us as a pair of guests who weren't drinking alcohol and were splitting fondue and a dessert. read more

Swiss Chalet Restaurant - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Swiss Chalet fondue night was less "charming Alpine experience" and more "hostage situation with cheese." Let's start with the ambiance: if you've ever wondered what it would be like to stare into bubbling hot oil while questioning life choices, congratulations--this is your place. At one point the oil literally splattered into my eye. Nothing like being physically assaulted by your dinner to really set the mood. But wait... it gets better. Somewhere between dodging flying grease and trying to figure out whether I was supposed to cook my food or sacrifice it to the fondue gods, we discovered a $50 cakeage fee... ...on a cake we ordered THROUGH the restaurant. I cannot overstate how ridiculous that is. It's like buying a car and being charged a "sitting fee" for using the seats. We think we eventually got the charge removed, but only after negotiations that felt like reenacting the end of World War II. Diplomats probably reached peace treaties faster than we got our check corrected. So if you're looking for an adrenaline-filled dining adventure featuring potential eye injuries, baffling fees, and negotiations worthy of a military strategist... Swiss Chalet is absolutely for you. If you're looking for a relaxing fondue dinner? Run. read more

Popped in here for a dessert on a chilly night. It was warm and cozy and we were seated in a comfy booth. The traditional German desserts were incredible and the service was fast! Would love to come back! read more

Swiss Chalet Restaurant - Fondue au Chocolate - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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We had an amazing time! My family really enjoyed their fondue (although it's super pricey), service was great, and my choices were amazing! Would probably not come back due to the final ticket price, but I would recommend it if you have the chance! read more

Swiss Chalet Restaurant - Steak and Spazzle - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Be prepared to have an event when you dine in! Well that was our experience when we ordered 4 different fondues. All rich and delicious. Our waitress was of German descent (who could speak German if you prefer, and her suggestions were straightforward & helpful. Our large party sat comfortably while enjoying family style and before we knew it a couple of hours passed. read more

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Beautiful restaurant, spectacular service, memorable dining experience and overall great value. Hands down best old fashion cocktail I've had. Quality ingredients and made like it's supposed to be made. Raclette fondue was simple but amazing Beef Tenderloin Fondue was tender (tried cooking it in the broth and on the hot skillet) flavored/ seasoned perfectly. You can't go wrong by making reservations ahead of time and won't be disappointed. read more

Sigi was an amazing waitress and the atmosphere, food and drinks made for a great meal. You start with baskets of baked pretzels with black salt topped butter. Yum. I tried a medium Weiss beer and it was fantastic. You can get a smaller size or the larger stein depending on how thirsty you are. Swiss Chalet also has many good cocktails. The food is definitely shareable. The Haus salad has butter lettuce with a sour cream dressing. The beet salad is full of red and golden beets along with frisée, pea tendrils and a great dressing. The onion soup has melted cheese on crouton and a broth you savor till the last bite. The fondue is wonderful and there are many options for cheese and meat. We did the suggested Alper fondue and added a sausage sampler and Wiener schnitzel to cut up and dip in the cheese. You do get pieces of bread to dip in your fondue as well as a plate of roasted potatoes and vegetables. It was great for kids too as many of the other tables had families (we went earlier at 5:30pm) A great experience in Vail Village that is worth a dinner during your stay. read more

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We love visiting the Swiss Chalet! We got the sausage sampler, the cheese fondue, and the meat fondue and it did not disappoint. Our waitress Siggy was attentive and friendly! Located in such a beautiful place with a German flair! read more

I felt like I was in the Swiss Alps with Disney-esque theming that was almost a bit over the top. You get a nice whiff of cheese as you walk into the restaurant. It felt cozy, comforting, and warm. Our waitress was very nice, patient, and timely. Weinberg Schnecken: Probably the best tasting dish, they were warm and flavorful with herbs and butter. Zwiebelsuppe: The onion soup tasted like you'd expect, very typical. Raclette Fondue: Maybe it's just me, but was very mid. Been to another fondue place and had similar thoughts, so maybe I'm not a big fondue guy. The veggies to dip were the best dipping side, but there was very little given. A ton of bread came on the side. Side Sausages: Very very small portion, which just tasted like a hot dog. Overall, the food was mid, but a fondue experience might be worthwhile. read more

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Sigi's service was incredible. First time in Vail, must do. Sigi makes it an amazing journey.

Authentic Swiss experience with good food. The cheese fondue was excellent and on point. Bread could be better though. The escargot was a bit dry. Tartare seasoned heavily. A tad too deep in mustard flavor. Price is $$$-$$$$. We added truffle and champagne to our fondue. The service was attentive and excellent. Located at the Sonnenalp Hotel. Two hour complimentary valet parking with dining. The decor inside is very cute! read more

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We had a really wonderful experience here! The restaurant is located in a beautifully decorated spot in Vail Village. Lots of Swiss décor everywhere including cow bells and traditional smoking pipes, which line the walls around the restaurant and bar. The tables are all spaced very comfortably and we reserved a perfect table in a nook facing the windows by stopping by the restaurant a few hours before they opened for dinner service. The manager was very friendly and took our reservation in person, even allowing us to select the exact table. We enjoyed a regional red wine which was very nice. We had the house salads as an appetizer course and then a bountiful pot of delicious cheese fondue for two. This fondue was exceptionally executed and on par with fondues I have had in Montreal and Quebec City. In addition to the bread and assorted veg dippers served with the fondue, our server provided a delicious multigrain bread as part of the bread basket, which we also enjoyed very much with the fondue. We even preferred this to the bread provided with the fondue. Service and food was great! My only minor criticism is that the music they played throughout our time there was this weird mix that sounded similar to what you'd hear riding a carousel or a merry-go-round. I can understand maybe they want to have some traditional music but this was a bit much. Maybe just some nice classical music or mellow jazz would better suit the mood of the place. Thankfully, the volume was not very high but it was a bit odd and slightly irritating. Really would recommend they change the music. Everything else was excellent! read more

I have been eating at Swiss Chalet for 14+ years and wow how it's changed!! My family or 3 had dinner here this weekend and ordered the classic cheese fondue for 3 ($78 for 2 + $38 for each additional person). Included in the price was bread and vegetables which used to be ample. When we received the food I assumed the server forgot the vegetables for all 3 of us - we got 3 small new potatoes (1 per person), a small piece of broccoli, a small new carrot and 2 twigs of broccoli rape. It looked like a quantity that we each should have received, not to share! Are we really supposed to cut 1 piece of broccoli in thirds?? When I asked the server, she said this was correct. I suggested that for $116 we only got 1 new potato a person?? Totally not worth the price - such a shame, we used to love it here! read more

Swiss Chalet Restaurant - Vegetables included in price - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

The servers need to change attitude! We visited on Saturday night but the server was so rude that changed all our experience. Food is okay. The cheese fondue is basic, it does not feel "swiss" . Overall it was okay. read more

Always love coming here when I'm in vail. It's a must!! The cheese regular fondue is outstanding. Must get the apples and pears for sides. I would get a few rounds of it if you have multiple people. We had 6 people and I think got 5 or 6 orders but, 3 of those people were men who were hungry. Also, pro tip - get a side of steak or chicken as a little boost of protein. We got the sausage appetizer and it was really good. Three different types of sausages with different sauces. Yum! Can't wait to be back. Wine and service is always excellent. read more

Swiss Chalet Restaurant - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

First and foremost, make a reservation early! Especially if it's the weekend. We did this but saw several others trying to get seated without luck. The atmosphere is very German inside. It looks like a Christmas Oktoberfest. Even the service staff are dressed up. The prices were on-par with other Vail Village restaurants (ie. not cheap) but the food was pretty good. We went for the fondue with a few extra of the add-ons (like pears and proteins, which cost extra). Was it the best fondue we've had? Probably not. But it was still good. Portions seemed very small but it really did fill us, so I guess there's a reason they're small with all that cheese. Overall, go for the atmosphere, expect it to cost something, and don't expect the best food you've ever had. Would we go back? Yes, especially with a group of friends -- they had a lot of round family-style tables. read more

We dined at the Swiss Chalet for our anniversary while visiting Vail and had the most amazing dining experience. Sigi our server was so much fun and took such good care of us!! We highly recommend dining here for an authentic fondue experience. Our food was abundant & delicious!! read more

Food is better than I remember from a decade ago, so we've returned to Swiss Chalet. They have rib and roast beef selections too (seasonal).

This was one of the best restaurants I've been in my life - no joke. Ambiance is amazing, place is super cozy, staff is extremely polite/attentive and the fondues... OMG! Speechless. We had meat, cheese and chocolate fondues and I swear I can't decide which one is better. Try all of them! You won't regret it. LOVE this place, will definitely recommend, and can't wait to be back! read more

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Beautifully decorated restaurant that transports you to Switzerland in an instant. The food was delicious - including the decadent chocolate fondue! The swiss dumplings Tates like a gourmet version of Mac & cheese - but you MUST try them! Serve was excellent and their outfits were gorgeous. This is a gem. read more

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Extremely overhyped restaurant. First thing we noticed is the restaurant smells so strongly of the cheese smell. So much so that our jackets were still smelling the next morning. Our waitress was not very attentive and never came back to ask if we wanted drink refills or really to check how our food was. Restaurant is packed, tables are very close together and tables are really too small for the amount of dishes you end up with on the table. We ordered the meat and cheese fondue options for 4 people and although the food was ok, it wasn't nearly as amazing as expected. The vegetables take forever to cook in the broth (we really never did get a fully cooked potato! Maybe they should pre boil them a bit before bringing out?) The amount of meat you get is small and nothing special. The cheese tasted good but only came with a fairly small portion of bread. Overall the "experience" of cooking your own food was fun, I guess... but not worth the cost of the food or the service provided. read more

Swiss Chalet Restaurant - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Allow me a moment to sing my praises, and say danke, to Suzanne and her tiim (team in Swiss German... according to Google because, well, I don't speak a lick of German or Swiss) Our daughter started dinner off by singing to the restaurant. We took turns taking her outside to let her greet the world and let other patrons dine in peace. Suzanne made sure the food didn't arrive or leave until we were ready for it, allowing us to enjoy a fresh, hot, and plentiful meal! We savored the venison, lamb chops, apples and paired with the raclette fondue. I've never had venison before and was pleasantly surprised to find it wasn't gamey, rather it was very moist, tender, and savory. Needless to say the lamb was scrumptious and the fruit was sweet and fresh. We finished off the meal with a swirled chocolate fondue, dark chocolate with light and hazelnut! If it was any tastier I'd have a lisp from licking the cast iron bowl clean! Thanks again Suzanne, and gesundheit! (Inside joke) David Kanefsky Insurance Agency Colorado and Florida -classic/collector/exotic autos, boats and toys -Restaurant and commercial policies -Auto, Home, Life, and so much more! We keep you focused on fun by handling your hassles read more

Swiss Chalet Restaurant - Preparing for the feast! - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Sigi is incredible!! She was the best waitress. So knowledgeable and had amazing recommendations. We did the alper classic and garlic and herb cheese, and then the oil and broth versions for the meat. We also ordered the sausage platter, French onion soup, and arugula salad (SO good). We also ordered the perfect pair drinks (the pear schnapps and raspberry schnapps versions as starters which were excellent). It is a little loud in the restaurant and was a tad warm, but an amazing experience! read more

Love the fondue!! Ambiance is lovely. Menu is great and great service. Great place for family and frienfs.

A fun place to experience Bavarian fare. It is convenient to get to from the Sonnenalp Inn. Our service was excellent and the food was delicious and unique, as it is not typical of what most restaurants serve. read more

The atmosphere does have a Swiss flair and feel. However, the food is far from authentic Swiss. The fondues are Americanized. The rösti is actually hash browns. Overall, the food and menu is not Swiss. For a closer taste to real Swiss or Bavarian food, visit the quaint and cozy establishment just 200 feet to the east. From a real Swiss citizen. read more

The service was amazing. Food (we got both kinds of cheese fondue) was amazing. We had a week in Vail and I wanted to go back here again, it was so good and such a fun experience! read more

I cannot recommend this place or our amazing waitress Suzanne high enough. This is a traditional Swiss restaurant with fondue & raclette. We had cheese fondue, raclette & beef broth fondues along with a chocolate fondue for dessert. All was extraordinary, as was the atmosphere & service. They have an excellent wine list as well. This was a lovely evening out. read more

Swiss Chalet Restaurant - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Atmosphere was very charming, perfect for a Vail dinner. Sausage sampler app was delicious. My wife had a salad, which she said was very good. But my wiener schnitzel order was extremely disappointing. First, the entree was "Wiener schnitzel with warm German potato salad". My plate had no more than a tablespoon of potato salad. It was good, the two forkfuls I had. But a ridiculously small serving. And the breaded pork was chewy and absolutely tasteless. While it came with a lingonberry jam (not a sauce) on the side, this dish needed some moisture like a butter or wine sauce. I ate one of two cutlets, couldn't chew my way through the second. I came in hungry and left the same way Final note. This restaurant, being Swiss themed, markets their fondue. But the only fondue available starts at $70 for two. Nothing smaller, no single portions, no appetizer. I was hoping for fondue, my wife was not. So there was no option for me to order what I was hoping for. read more

I loved everything about the Swiss Chalet Restaurant. The restaurant is clean and the service is next level. I highly recommend that you make a reservation. I decided to start with an escargot appetizer ($20.00) It came to the table sizzling and taste delicious. For an entree I went with the Alpler Fondue with apples, pears, sausage and lamb. ($102.00) The cheese fondue was amazing and I loved the lamb chops. I finished with an americano ($5.00) and a hazelnut & chocolate fondue. ($18.00) It was outstanding and the perfect ending to a lovely evening. read more

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Excellent fondue, salads, and service by Sigi! We had an excellent evening and will be back!

Really nice ambience, service is great! We order the cheese fondue, our fondue was rackette with a sherry base (which was delicious) we ordered it with sides: Beef medallions, lamb chops, and also had the assorted sausages with sauerkraut and pretzel bread. Chocolate fondue was good. read more

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Food was really good but overpriced, as to be expected in vail. Walking in it smelled like wet dog. Waiter was super knowledgeable and kind. Overall staff was great. read more

Swiss Chalet Restaurant - Raclette Fondue - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Tried the veal schnitzel and homemade Swiss dumplings for the first time. Wasn't sure what to expect, and was pleasantly surprised! Bartenders were extremely helpful and nice! read more

Swiss Chalet Restaurant - Expresso martini, Fondue au Chocolate - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado