Matterhorn

Came here for dinner on the recommendation of someone local in Stowe. We needed to find someplace that would have outdoor seating and be friendly to us having our dog with us and this fit the bill perfectly. Their outdoor seating area is right next to a stream and trees. We ordered a large pizza to split between the two of us and it was plenty of food. We got a Mediterranean pizza and the flavor combinations were great. Afterwards we got their chocolate cake and loved every bite. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The inside area looked cool and there’s a stage that looks like it’s well used. If we’re back in the area again we’ll certainly have this on our list! Definitely recommend!

If you are skiing in Stowe you have to stop at least once and take in all that the Matterhorn has to offer. The atmosphere is exactly what you would expect stepping into a après ski bar/restaurant. The decor is rustic, the views from the porch are magical, and the staff is kind, funny, and very attentive. The pizza, sushi, and drinks hit the spot and as crazy as the menu seems (pizza and sushi) it ensures that there is truly something for everything. Reservations didn’t seem to be needed on a weeknight but we made them anyway, we also went on a Saturday and were glad we had them. It is a great mix of locals and tourist and a very diverse crowd that got along in a way that only Vermonters could.

Local OG favorite We tried to come in during dinner service on a Friday and it was a bit of a wait so be prepared for a wait. We actually came back later in the week to try their sushi. So, I’ve probably tried sushi from every city I’ve ever visited. I’m not too familiar with Stowe but my friends who are from here said it’s the best in the area. Fish was not bad, rice was a bit more in proportion but hey I’m not mad at it. Bar vibes written all over and if you’re a local favorite you can earn your own personal mug above their bar. No plastic cups for your Tito’s water, a whole glass pour over here! Didn’t get to try the pizza but hopefully I’ll be back soon!

This place was voted the best Ski bar for a reason. I have been coming here for about 29 years, and the food is always excellent. The picture is of 4 of their specialty wood fire pizzas, but the burgers and sushi are all excellent too.

After a day walking around Stowe, we drove by Matterhorn and decided to stop for lunch. Best decision ever! Nicolas was our server and all of his recommendations were on point. The pizza was fantastic, and so were the burgers. Over the holidays when restaurants are usually so busy, there was barely a wait for the food and everything was tasty. We were a large party and felt well attended to. We have recommended it to everyone we run into, and hope to visit again.

We ate at The Matterhorn while visiting Smuggler's Notch. What a great venue! We ate a table overlooking a beautiful river, had great food, drinks and service! Perfect!

Good food, not a great place for families. The service was top notch! Everyone was very friendly and helpful. My wife loved the lobster salad (the dressing really made it), and they have the biggest wood oven pizza I’ve ever seen. Plus, they cut a single slice into two so your kids feel like they’re getting extra. The only downside was the pinup girls in the men’s restroom. They were about as nude as you can get while still keeping the most… um… interesting parts… cleverly covered. It was pretty awkward going in there with my 8 year-old son to wash up. Otherwise, a great place, but maybe just for adults.

Matterhorn is a nice surprise. They do sushi, they do pizza, they do delicious food. The restaurant sits right on a fast moving stream and there is outdoor seating, weather permitting. The atmosphere inside is both rustic and homey and is very comfortable and inviting. The people here are very friendly and it seems like they have a decent local clientele. We ate at Matterhorn a couple times during our stay and we will be back.

If you are skiing in Stowe you have to stop at least once and take in all that the Matterhorn has to offer. The atmosphere is exactly what you would expect stepping into a après ski bar/restaurant. The decor is rustic, the views from the porch are magical, and the staff is kind, funny, and very attentive. The pizza, sushi, and drinks hit the spot and as crazy as the menu seems (pizza and sushi) it ensures that there is truly something for everything. Reservations didn't seem to be needed on a weeknight but we made them anyway, we also went on a Saturday and were glad we had them. It is a great mix of locals and tourist and a very diverse crowd that got along in a way that only Vermonters could.

beware. there's a reason there are a disproportional amount of 1 star reviews you will wait for a 1/2 hour for a drink. the staff is miserable (and it shows) location is the only reason this idiot is still in business !!! overstaffed and no one seems to care about the customer ?!?!? waiter/waitress will push you out of the way, instead of saying excuse me. alienated the locals long ago, and no one seems to care because Stowe is so busy they can get away with it.....but, alienate the locals, and it will come back to you !!!!

Great environment - sushi to pizza is all good! Best place to eat after skiing ! We had our Christmas Eve family dinner here - had tuna nachos, sushi and pizza! Wonderful. Only negative was a little cold by the back door

took a long time. The men's bathroom was amazing, and we really enjoyed the pizza. Especially the person who ate 5 slices

I thought the place is really cool place to eat I had the clam chowder and was excellent. Service was great friendly. we sat by the river which is beautiful room love it here

Great service, food, and atmosphere! Our waitress was very good and the food options were great for those with food restrictions. Would recommend to Stowe visitors.

Stayed in Stowe for almost a week. Everyone said we had to eat here! We were surprised by how eclectic the menus was! Sushi one night, burgers another night, appetizers another night. Everyone is right, definitely stop by if you are in the area! Sitting by the big window with the river flowing just outside is very ZEN!

Sushi was fresh and delicious - favorite was the Mango Tango Service was excellent, waiter was friendly, efficient and attentive We had a seat outside by the river, a lovely setting

!!!SERVER TO AVOID!!! -Isis We showed up on a chill Friday in the middle of stick season, When we first sat down the waitress was already annoyed and acted like we had done her wrong by being there. The setting was bleak, the decor was nice but the restaurant was oddly unfriendly due to our server and her attitude towards us, acting unprofessional and unaware of us. Food was okay.. sushi was good but did not taste fresh at all, it gave me a nasty stomach ache. my girlfriend's burger smelled odd, we ordered it as med rare and it came out red; bleeding in the middle. The owner of the restaurant added extra food to our order without telling us and just brought it to the table with the intention of not telling us that we had a $17.25 minimum per person appetizer purchase fee.. it would be one thing if he told us that before we showed up but it is another thing to pull some shady stuff like that! Most of the other food and drinks came out late and cold, all appetizers were cold, no beating around the bush.. cold as the fridge it came out of. One burger was ordered at 7:25~ and was not served till 8:45~, absolutely insane to me. After all that when we finally got the check back after correcting the things we did not order off of it, the top of the check said "GUEST THAT DID NOT WANT TO PAY", crazy to me that she has the back to write that after the terrible service she provided. Absolutely terrible night, good thing there are other places to eat. Ive worked front of house since i could drive myself to work, and have never once experienced something like this. chilling to think there are actually places like this afloat. Probably will not eat there again, unless to cause the place some havoc! Haha

The food is always good here. Not so much the service. I understand short staffed, but our order was not difficult and came out one at a time.

I was afraid the service would be bad. We went for dinner on a Saturday night and lunch on Sunday, both in Summer. The service was very attentive and fast. we sat outside by the bubbling brook both times, which was an excellent place to sit. We liked the sushi, especially the Mango Tango. The lobster rolls were fine, and we'd get them again, but they don't compare to what we can get back home in Boston. The other food, fries and dumplings, were good, although I'd probably not get the dumplings again as they were a bit overcooked. This was our 11th trip to Stowe but the first time we'd ever eaten here. A bartender at a different restaurant recommended this place for the sushi and outdoor seating. (It's his favorite spot). This is definitely going to be a go to place for us in future visits.

Drive there was horrible. Nothing on the starters menu was calling to us so we got the Viagra sushi roll and that was delicious. It definitely held true to its name, furthermore we were left wondering how a burger took more than 25 minutes to come out after being ordered since that was our other entree. Once we got the burger, it was great. Since we went close to Valentine's Day there were hearts and lights hung up all over where we dined which made a cute environment. The drinks were overpriced for what we got--the spicy margarita was mostly just sour and I found my espresso martini unimpressive. Our waitress was super sweet and I'd love to come back to see her again.

One hour after ordering food, we were informed food was not available for 2 people in our group. They selected different entrees. One hour later they still didn't get any food. Not even the soup - how hard it that ? Manager was terrible - not responsive to our concerns - said " I compensated you for those 2 meals" Well, it's not a compensation when food was never received. The manager needs to go back to hospitality management education Waiter was good but understandably frustrated Later we heard from other local businesses & our VRBO owner that they would never recommend this place.

Real Après-ski! We visited The Matterhorn twice this week after excellent ski days. Both times we enjoyed wonderful, friendly and attentive service! Best truffle fries we've ever eaten! My martini was perfect and you can also count on q high quality selection of local beers. You wouldn't expect sushi in a spot like this but it ranks amongst the best we've had! I also loved that there were vegetarian sushi choices as well! Last night my daughter got the Chocolate Confusion cake but unfortunately I forgot to get a pic! She said it was delicious and it looked incredible. Old school classic Stowe atmosphere! Hang with the locals but keep your eyes peeled for the occasional celebrity! Unless you go before 5 you'll need a reservation so plan accordingly. Don't miss this spot next time you're in Stowe!

Sushi can't be beat in New England! Fish comes in from Hawaii. How can you beat that!! Wood fired pizza is delicious! If you can get in Brenda's section, you will be well taken care of!! Or if the Assistant manager is serving tables, also good. Turnover of servers seems high, so other than Brenda.. we have struggled with service. So get in Brenda's section. That's all I'm saying! It helps that her area is down by the river,so you get the beautiful views and sounds of the river.

Riding up the fourrunner quad, I asked our ski lift companions for a lunch recommendation and they suggested the Matterhorn for some drinks, burgers, and most importantly sushi! I had the Matterhorn Mule which was nice and refreshing! The ahi tuna nachos were an awesome appetizer and I gobbled those up. The spider sushi rolls were delicious but I wish I came with more pieces of sushi. My boyfriend had a burger with truffle fries- those fries were perfectly crispy and full of truffle flavor. Overall, the food was tasty with generous portions, and I can't wait to try more of the menu. It was pricey but I think it was well worth the cost and we'll definitely stop by next time we visit Stowe!

Such a great place! Fun bar and high tops.The employees are so friendly! Spoiler alert for those that watch housewives of NJ they were in their filming and causing a scene, what a shock! The pizza was amazing except they burned half but didn't charge us haha...the sushi is amazing and fresh.They seriously don't have anything open past 9 in Stowe so this place has a variety of deliciousness!

People come too hard for this place, Matterhorn is just an absolute cornerstone of the Stowe après scene! Matterhorn is situated on a snowy, babbling brook with a delicious eclectic menu ranging from your bar classics like wings, to surprisingly good sushi and what my husband refers to as bar pizza which was solid. This is a must visit when in town, check the schedule for live music and make reservations for a table accordingly because it will get busy. Some of the bartenders could be friendlier but overall service is good.

Made a reservation the day before. We came in 20 mins early and they managed to get us in. The pizza is OK, but the salad was great! They also had some creative appetizers that were very good as well. Service was very friendly but a little slow which I chalk up to being there at the apres ski dinner rush hour.

Hands down this was my favorite spot in Vermont! Nothing like having a drink right next to a beautiful river. They also had the best sushi (fresh, good quality and great flavor), Moscow mule and service. Our server Joe was amazing!! He was quick, polite, friendly and made sure we were taken care of.

We had the most pleasant experience at the Matterhorn restaurant tonight. Based on some of the previous reviews, we expected poor service, but must admit we were pleasantly surprised. We had a reservation and were promptly seated. Our server was attentive and even though they were completely booked, he was more than efficient managing his tables. His recommendations were great. We started with the Ahi Tuna nachos, it was delicious and genius!! A very balanced combination of flavors, surprised not seen it on any menus before!!! For entree, we enjoyed the chicken pesto pizza (needed a bit more salt in the dough) and the Matterhorn Poke bowl. The Matterhorn bowl was amazing, loved the sauce they added on top of the sashimi. Everything tasted fresh, it was definitely more than filling and didn't leave room for dessert for us.

Service was fine. Food was OK. The management is a mess. We called with a party of 22, told them we were happy to sit at separate tables. They started saying the food might be slow to come out, we said that's fine. Then they told us we needed to place our orders ahead of time. I told them we'd be there in 45 minutes, and it's 4 separate families, some elderly, and we weren't together... we were all driving to the location at the moment. She said they couldn't honor the reservation without placing orders ahead of time. So I gave them an order of 6 apps. They said that wasn't good enough and she asked if they could DOUBLE the apps to make it easier for the kitchen. What?? I said no... we weren't really interested in the apps, and that we'd be there in 30 minutes now. She basically said they couldn't accommodate us because "they believe in offering the best service experience." It was bizarre. I ended up telling her to cancel the reservation, and since we were on our way, we just showed up. The place was practically empty, but they couldn't manage to seat us in the same area. The whole experience was bizarre. The service was fine. Food was OK. Just go somewhere else--not worth the hassle.

This place is great. I made reservations and requested a table by the river and got perfect seats with a great view of the river. Very much appreciate them honoring my request. We have been here before and my husband highly recommends the pizza and he is extremely picky about his pizza and crust. This time we had drinks and an appetizer. Ahí wontons. Oh my goodness. So delicious. My only wish was that the tuna had been spread out a little more. I have never seen or had anything like this before but it was delicious. We also had a couple of sushi rolls. They were fine but a little pricey for the size I thought and they weren't anything special. Drinks were excellent. Service was also excellent which we definitely appreciated. Go and sit by a window or on the patio. It has a great atmosphere. What more can you want ?

I'll admit that I definitely wouldn't have wound up eating sushi.. or even dinner.. at the Matterhorn last night if not for the recommendation of Tim the Wanderer whom I encountered at an upscale restaurant in the village on our first night in Stowe. The Matterhorn is located on Mountain Road on the far outskirts of Stowe and isn't much to look at from the outside (or the inside, really), but - as the locals obviously know (based on the absence of any out of state license plates in the small, but well organized parking lot) - the casual ambiance and much better than anticipated food is well worth the trip. Tim had recommended the sushi and told us to ask for any server whose name started with a J. We ordered the sushi, but couldn't confirm any of the servers' names started with the tenth letter of the alphabet. We started with the Ahi Tuna Nachos ($19), comprised of a generous portion of Ahi tuna lightly tossed in sesame oil and served with seaweed salad, Japanese tangy mayonnaise sauce, and creamy wasabi sauce served over crispy fried wontons. The flavors come together in a terrific fashion and the portion is generous enough for at least two hungry adults. I opted for the Samurai roll ($15), made with avocado, tempura asparagus, sriracha, topped with yellow tail, ponzu, cilantro and lemon zest, and the Firecracker roll ($13), made from spicy salmon, mango, cucumber, jalapeños, sriracha, and sesame seeds. The freshness and quality of the ingredients was obvious. My dining companion ordered the TNT roll ($19), made with cucumber, avocado and tuna inside topped with spicy tuna, jalapenos, cilantro and tempura flakes, and the Dynamite roll ($14), comprised of tuna, salmon, cucumber, avocado, and spicy sauce. My dining companion thought the Dynamite roll was a little too spicy for her tastes, but was amenable to swapping it for the Firecracker roll I had ordered.. which were covered in jalapeños.. so, take that for what you will. The freshness and quality of the ingredients, as well as the care of preparation, was obvious. Once again, Tim hadn't steered us wrong. Remember.. this is an authentic dive-bar with a loud, energetic, and cramped layout.. not just a fashionable aesthetic curated by image consultants for social media influencers' selfies. The beer list runs the gamut from Blue-collar macrobrews like PBR and LaBatt to hometown favorites like Switchback and Alchemist. Pro Tip: Make sure you get a TDAP vaccination before making your reservation. Just kidding. Try the Ahi Tuna Nachos.

Totally recommend! Our waiter Amid (sorry if spelled wrong) but was TOTALLY awesome it's a Saturday night so super busy but was absolutely amazing had a little hiccup and he took care of everything as well as made our experience seriously awesome! 10/10 recommend and definitely coming back hope we get him again!!!!

My sister and I were looking for a place to go to dinner, the hotel we were staying at recommended this establishment. It was very busy when we arrived. The parking was tight, but there were spaces available. We went inside, it was very loud and crowded, so much so it was hard to follow the hostess to our table. We were asked whether we wanted to sit at the bar or the dining room and we said the dining room and were surprised when we were seated at a small table right next to the bar. Servers were friendly and we didn't have to wait long. We ordered an appetizer and two drinks. Both were good. It was hard to hear each other but the atmosphere was upbeat and it seems like people were having fun. We both ordered the naked burger salad for dinner. I ordered mine medium, and when we got it, it was actually pretty rare which was OK we didn't have time to wait so I ate it the way it was and it was good.

Didn't answer the phone for over an hour and unable to ever reach them. Poor experience

Good food, good atmosphere and good people. A great place to stop after a long day of skiing

An excellent spot with great service. Our family enjoyed the restaurant for dinner and a few happy hours over the course of a one week stay on the mountain. Very scenic loved the outdoor seating by the brook. Our fun family loved this place and you will too!

This place was recommended by the valet at our hotel. It's an old restaurant with a funky vibe and unique menu- pizza, sushi, and burgers. I got a pizza, hubby got sushi. We both loved our meals. He was jealous of my pizza though!

We went there pretty late at night. Service was quick and the Food was really fresh and delicious! Don't leave without trying the truffle fries and wings!

If I could leave a zero star I would!!! 45 minutes wait for appetizer so far ( it's just edamame) and nothing yet. DO NOT BOTHER WITH THIS PLACE! Save yourself the trouble and time!

I would leave 0 if I could. I will say it it two words, nasty place. I've been giving it a chance every here and then but every time it just disappoints more. First thing, when you go inside you smell pee really strong, just that is disgusting, I thought it was because of the bathrooms being near but it was the entire place that had this horrible smell. Then, my husband and I got totally ignored every time we go and of course in our last visit too, they didn't bring us water, couple times tried to talk to the server and he pretended we didn't existed always giving priority the people in the bar. Bartenders talked trash about other restaurants trying to make themselves look better. Food is quite expensive and not good, our pizza was burnt and the sushi didn't taste good. Utensils where dirty. Most staff is kind of rude and will not even listen to you. I will never go back to this restaurant unless they get better service and hygiene.

best sushi I've ever had. I had the spicy tuna roll and the veggie crunch roll- super fresh and tasty.

Not entirely sure why this is the place to go in the area. We came a couple times. The first time the bartenders refused to acknowledge us, and once they did they forgot about half our order. My friend's glass also had a giant crack in it. We got a pizza and it was okay, nothing to rave about. We ordered wings as well and although they were really good, the bartenders forgot about them, we reminded them after about an hour, and then they forgot about them again.. and finally they came out after another 30ish minutes. The second time we ate here was much better. The sushi and seafood in general is actually really good, as well as the dumplings. The staff is just really slow and forgetful, kinda makes The entire experience and vibe annoying and unenjoyable

Atmosphere was cool, fries and pizza were good (got The Matterhorn), and the staff was polite and timely, even only a few hours after the eclipse. They offered no sushi, however, possibly due to the traffic caused by the eclipse. Overall, we enjoyed it

So what was good? The ambiance in the side room by the river was wonderful. Loved the view especially! The food was fantastic! We only had the pizza, but wow! Very fresh and tasty, we absolutely loved it! So what went wrong? First, we were forgotten about. Over and over. So service was slow. The waiter didn't speak good English. Not a big deal. Until he brought me a Woodchuck cider when I had ordered a half woodchuck pizza & half Hawaii pie-o. He had trouble understanding what the issue was and we never got our truffle fries. Which was fine because we were full from the pizza. I think it was just an off night and I don't fault the waiter for doing his best despite challenges. So we would go back if we are in the area again.

So to be honest me and my buddies read reviews before coming here which clearly were not so hot ... but wanted to see for ourselves and wow we just feel the reviews were better than what it deserves... DONT be fooled when you walk into a nice cozy bar with fire places and nice view of woods and river. First off to get the attention to be seated when we were the only ones waiting to get a seated took 15 minutes. Once seated getting drinks first round wasn't bad we order quickly but after food was order we were never checked up on again and we were craving a few more rounds. We got the food which the pizza was topped nicely and looked great that changed after picking it up and realizing the bottom or the pie was as flimsy and need another 5minutes.. as I stated to my buddies this is "bowling alley" pizza at best. The wings were not bad but there is better (docs, rimrocks for sure)... after waiting 20 for trying to get more beers we left. To try to get our bill and pay I had to run down bartenders... stay away much better places.

We've been coming to the Matterhorn for years and it's always been a great time. It's right on mountain road and is by far the best apres skiing spot in Stowe. Their menu is super diverse, ranging from pizza to sushi and it's incredible. The dumplings are definitely the best in my opinion. They have a wide variety of local beers and a pool table during the off season. It's typically pretty dead during the week, but electric on the weekends and especially during ski season. They have plenty of parking coupled with live music on the weekend. Overall, would definitely recommend.

Who knew that some of the best sushi that I would ever eat would be in Stowe, Vermont? Step inside a cozy and expansive restaurant with traditional charm. I loved getting a cocktail here after skiing. The sushi was unbelievable. Other reviews said that the service can be a little slow, but I could tell that the staff were doing the best that they could. Also, I was enjoying vacation and didn't have anywhere else to be, so why complain? Can't wait to come back next winter.

The menu features all our favorites. Local IPAs, great burgers, sushi and pizza. Service is great. Riverside dining at it's best.

Bar tender took 20 minutes just to acknowledge me after sitting at the bar. Seemed to have plenty of time to chat with her friends seated next to me though. In the hour I was there I watched the kitchen work and they didn't get a single ticket right the entire time. Constant bickering between the kitchen and wait staff. My chicken was undercooked and missing sauce.

Food is mediocre, service was subpar, and we had to pay a cover just to sit down and eat. Do not recommend.

Came here because we didn't really have another option. In town the other places open for lunch had an hour and a half wait. We should've waited. We had chicken tenders truffle fries pizza and dumplings and the only thing positive to say was the pizza was decent. The wine helped. Service was atrocious. We were seated and literally waited almost 15 minutes before someone even looked at us. And they were not very busy. ZERO eye contact from any staff ember, including our own server. Waited or waived for every single thing - Water, order, food, water refill, check, everything. With plenty of waiting in between all of the above. Boo!

We were recommended to try the restaurant by a local. Very pleased. We had great seats next to the running water, were seated away from others, our waiter was very good and followed the COVID-19 protocols. We also sat next to a fire place which was comfortable for all. The food was great. We ordered sushi rolls, a poke bowl and 2 pizzas. Everything was great, especially the pizza. Excellent portion sizes and all items were cooked (or uncooked) nicely. Only feedback about the sushi is if they offer more rolls without spicy sauce. We love spicy food but some rolls may have been great without the sauce. Will come back if we are in the area. Don't let the exterior fool you, really nice spot.

BEST experience, we went 2 nights in a row because of the service we received- Peter WAS amazing!!! As was the bar service and the reunion of the owner with his friends.... It was absolutely awesome. I left my essentials there. They instantly communicated, I was able to receive them and I am so thankful... Great food ...sushi pizza, clam chowder, eclectic options, drinks .....so good special thanks Peter, .... thank you - born and raised in Vt...living in NC now...

This is strange place: one part backwoods bar, one part pizza parlor, and one part sushi bar.The clientele includes 50 year old frat boys screaming at the bar, 40 year old women in Stowe for a Girls' Weekend, families reconnecting, and some large groups. Strangely, the mixture all seems to work well (well, except for the pizza; it's very mediocre).

When I say I was pleasantly surprised, I was PLEASANTLY surprised! This place was SO good and one of the better meals we had during our visit to Stowe! We had a large group on our ski trip so it was tough to find a place to accommodate all of us, but Matterhorn did an awesome job of fitting our group of 15 in on St. Paddy's Day! At first, I was a bit skeptical because they serve sushi, pizza, and many other dishes (thought sushi and pizza were a weird combo lol), but honestly, the sushi was amazing along with everything else we ordered! We kinda did a haj paj of meals - traditional wings, dumplings, sushi, burgers, desserts, etc. For apps, we ordered deep-fried pork dumplings, sushi: viagra roll & crab rangoon roll, burger: BBQ burger, desserts: Maine whoopie pies, and more! If you are looking for a place to dine, I definitely recommend making a visit to The Matterhorn!

Your local bar, turned up a notch! Like nachos were great and location is a stop on the local mountain bus stop. Late night dining options are limited in this town. Did not disappoint . Thanks to our driver for the recommendation!