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Der Fondue Chessel

Gondola Lane, Keystone, CO
(800)354-4FUN
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Ranked #15 of 33 restaurants in Keystone
Price range: $0 - $40
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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58% Recommend
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Virginia
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

The restaurant is in a wonderful location, reached by gondola from Keystone. But the food is expensive and only average. Raw food is brought to the table to be cooked on individual griddles. I am not at all sure the raw chicken, beef, pork, shrimp and scallops should be piled on the same plate and wonder if it violates the... More

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

The food is good and the environment fun and interactive, however what you get for the price you pay is very little. You could spend the same amount or a little more and have a three course meal elsewhere. From my experience and that of my friends, the serving sizes vs. price leaves a bitter taste in your mouth.

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Beaver Creek, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013 via mobile

Kids loved the sausages that come standard with first course. We added bacon and green onions and was delicious dipping cauliflower, broccoli, apples into cheese. They showed you how to melt cheese onto precooked potatoes. Second course we added the elk to the meal and the herb rub along with fresh meat was amazing. The folk singers/accordion player really made... More

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Chicago
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56 reviews 56 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

This is my second visit to Der Fondue Chessel, and I have to recommend it, because while it is quite expensive it is so much fun! To begin with, you must make a reservation. Then the fun begins with a gondola ride to the top. They will tell you give yourselves 45 mins-1 hour for this part of the night,... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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40 reviews 40 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

Our family dined at Der Fondue Chessel on Valentine's Day, 2013. The experience is worth the price that you pay. The gondola ride through the back country to the top of the mountain sets the tone for an adventure complete with your own blanket to off set the chill of the mountain. Once you are in the restaurant the atmosphere... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

First you get there you take 2 gondolas, where they give you a private car going up (including blankets to keep you warm). There you have a delightful bar which has some lovely concoctions (we opted for wine). At dinner you are served with a mini grill and fondue pot. We went classic so we had your traditional cheese fondue,... More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

It is a dining experience. The evening began with quiet gondola ride to the top of the mountain in the moonlight with good friends. All were anticipating a somewhat costly meal which we were sure would warrant the expense and experience great atmosphere, service and delicious food. The anticipation was better than the reality. It was a dining experience which... More

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korea
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36 reviews 36 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

I've been to this restaurant 3 times, and every time was amazing. The ride alone to the mountain is worth it. Try to aim for a clear night, it really makes a difference. One of my favorite things to do in Keystone.

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013 via mobile

The per person price is $59 + 5.9% resort fee + 20% automatic tip. It's so not worth the money. I expected amazing views while we ate, but instead everyone was seated in the center aisle away from the windows. There were six of us so an automatic 20% tip was added. I'd expect for a tip of more than... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

Let me start by saying that I almost canceled our reservation a dozen times prior to our arrival to Keystone based on the negative (recent) reviews on trip advisor. I'm glad we didn't because our experience was wonderful and I am certain it left a very positive memorable impression with our family. Our reservation was for 6:30p, we arrived to... More

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