The Matterhorn is an absolute Stowe classic and a must-visit. The atmosphere is fun, relaxed, and full of character, making it perfect for both après-ski vibes and a casual night out. The food is consistently excellent--fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. Their menu offers something for everyone, from comfort food to lighter options, and everything is prepared with care. The drink selection is outstanding, with great local beers, creative cocktails, and a solid wine list. What really sets The Matterhorn apart is the service: friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. You never feel rushed, and the staff clearly take pride in what they do. Whether you're stopping in after a day on the mountain or meeting friends for dinner, The Matterhorn delivers great food, great drinks, and a lively but comfortable atmosphere. A true Stowe favorite that never disappoints. read more

Great find near Stowe. We were driving through smugglers notch and felt that we should finish dinner before reaching hotel. We just found it on the way and went in. Luckily we got seat straight away. We had one salad, one veg pizza and one sushi ordered and fist 2 item came pretty soon. We really liked both salad and pizza. Vegetables felt so fresh and taste was amazing. Sushi came after a while and it was little fancy as it was lit on the table to cook inside food. Taste was good but slightly burnt feeling because of fire. I will try other one next time. Interior is nice and have lot of space. We were seated on covered patio and next to us was a small stream flowing, that was nice touch. Enough of parking is available outside and it's free. read more

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The food was NOT anything to go out of the way for, but when you and/or your staff is too lazy to secure trash and are the reason a bear was shot and killed....reprehensible. If you don't want to go to using bear dumpsters, kindly lock it up EVERYTIME with a lock and chain. It isn't rocket science! I will never ever go here again, and when people ask me for a recommendation, it will NEVER be this place. I would hope they would learn something from this. DO BETTER!!!!!! read more

Any restaurant that leaves food unlocked and allows garbage to overflow outside enough so bears need to be shot is a restaurant I'll never eat at again. Disgraceful. Heartbreaking and disgusting. read more

Step it up Matterhorn - please. We, too, are locals who mostly avoid Stowe in the winter, but dined one night before a show at Spruce Peak and before that a fall family dinner and both were not up to par at Matterhorn. We really look forward to long bike rides or runs in Stowe followed by dinner outside by the water at the Matterhorn, but our last two experiences were full of disappointment. The service was not as we remembered and the staff generally did not seem happy to be there and it was not busy at all. It's such a great menu and we love the setting by the river in the summer (occasional bear sightings too). We may give you another try in the spring, and we hope that you read your reviews and take action as such. Here's to improvement! read more

Favorite place to get sushi in the whole area. The Matterhorn Poke Bowl is so dang good, especially with spicy mayo. read more

The Matterhorn - Absolutely love the Matterhorn Poke Bowl with spicy mayo Best spot for sushi after skiing! - American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

1 star -- From a Decade-Long Local: The Matterhorn Has Lost Its Soul I lived in Stowe for ten years. The Matterhorn in Stowe wasn't just a bar to me -- it was the spot. Live music, a genuine apres-ski energy, pool tables, great company. And the food? Wood-fired pizza and wings that could hold their own anywhere, plus a sushi menu that genuinely surprised people from the coasts. I knew the owners. We were regulars. This place was legitimately special. I came back this week for the first time in a while, and I wish I hadn't. The moment we sat down, the bartender launched into a bizarre, unprovoked lecture at my friend about something he was apparently upset with her about during a previous visit. It was uncomfortable, it was inappropriate, and it set the tone for the entire evening. The service that followed was dismissive and condescending -- and we weren't alone. We could hear other tables expressing the same frustration. This wasn't a bad night. This was a culture. The food has followed the staff downhill. Nothing resembled what made this place worth talking about. Here's the thing about tourist traps: they work until the locals stop coming. I asked around after this visit, and it turns out most locals already avoid the Matterhorn. Now I know why. When a place stops caring about the people who built its reputation and just cashes in on foot traffic from people who don't know any better, the decline is fast -- and it shows. What a shame. This place deserved better. So did we. read more

First off, I will say that this restaurant is not a perfect 5 stars because it is a little loud for me. But the music is lively and most people would enjoy the live performances in the front. We ordered different food including burgers and pizza and sushi. The pizzas were good and the burgers were very flavorful. The sushi tasted great and the wasabi was very strong. The wait was very long for the burger which is also why it is not a perfect 5 stars. Overall I would recommend the restaurant for people who are not noise sensitive and can wait. It is very lively and delicious. read more

This a ski bar restaurant with decent pricing and healthy portions and friendly staff. It is a local favorite with a casual bar vibe. Definitely make reservations and dine early. We arrived around 5:15pm on a summer Friday so that made parking and seating much easier. The place is very large with backyard seating and they have a fun list of beers on tap. Our waiter was great - very accommodating and mostly attentive. Almost all the food had "yummy sauce" on it - someone needs to tell them that it's not so yummy - it's just super sweet mild BBQ sauce. We had heard they have great sushi. The Matterhorn poke bowl was good and I skipped the yummy sauce and opted for soy sauce instead - it was so huge that I managed to only eat half of it. The California roll was good too. The quality of the sushi is standard - about the same as Sushi Yoshi but definitely more food for the money. The selection is mostly rolls and a la carte sushi or sashimi by the piece so no sushi or sashimi dinner combinations. There is the party platter $99 for 5 rolls, 4 pieces of sushi and 8 sashimi but we'd probably still be there trying to finish it. The 12 oz NY strip steak was good and we skipped the bourbon sauce because it really doesn't need it. The glazed brussel sprouts were a surprise - a little dry and charred but flavorful and all were eaten. We wanted to try the chocolate confusion cake but had no room left! We were a bit disappointed when we responded that we'd like indoor seating and were not seated in the very popular indoor patio tables by the stream - it was our first time dining here so we didn't know to ask for that seating but it became obvious we were in the least popular seating as we sat by ourselves while the rest of the restaurant filled until a very large group arrived and were seated near us. This group enjoyed multiple pizzas. It is definitely kid friendly and good for large groups - just make sure you have reservations. For me a 3.5 stars but since the rating must a whole star and we will go back, I've rounded up. read more

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A fun spot, very lively. Large bar area, great seating with views of the river. A large sushi menu, and a couple of other options as well. The lamb burger was ok, same for the Philly cheesesteak, the salad wasn't terrific though. The real answer is the pizza- great crust, fresh toppings, several different options, it was the best meal of the night. Drinks menu was ok, there is a full bar, but surprisingly not many hot apres ski drinks- a hot tottie and a schnapps hot chocolate (which was good). Seems like everywhere in Stowe was understaffed this week. Service was friendly, but slow. Still a nice view and good pizza made it a worthwhile stop. read more

Went here with a group of 10 friends from a recommendation of one who has already been. We ordered a few pizzas, salads and other appetizers. The waitress was kind but the experience was absolutely a disaster. Some how she managed to double the orders of a few dishes. So instead of 3 pizzas, we were sent 6. The most disturbing part of the experience were the buffalo wings (see picture). When the wings first came out they were dry, no sauce and black. I indicated to the waitress that they had no sauce and she gaslit me and said it was lightly sauced. Because they were so burnt I sent them back. It took another 30 minutes for a fresh ordered of buffalo sauce wings to be made. As the waitress delivered them she immediately started apologizing because they were black again and again no buffalo sauce. I will not be back. read more

The Matterhorn - "Buffalo" wings minus the buffalo - American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Good food, nice people. Old school ski lodge vibe at the bar. Pizza & Wings seem to be the thing. Occasional French Fries, oh then there's the beer! Good for everyone. You'll pretty much find what you're looking for. Nice stop, a place everyone who goes to Stowe skiing, has to go here. Some kinda "Man Law" read more

We had high expectations for the Matterhorn, but unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. The service throughout the meal was subpar and felt rushed from the start. The food itself was underseasoned and unremarkable, especially given the price point. The biggest issue, however, was how we were treated at the end of our meal. Despite having a reservation, our party of five was rudely asked to leave after only 40 minutes so that the table could be given to someone else. Multiple staff members approached us about leaving, even though we were still eating, wanted to order dessert, and had already spent over $250 on dinner. At no point were we lingering or told there was a strict time limit on the table. Being pushed out mid-experience, especially after spending that amount of money, was incredibly off-putting and left us feeling unwelcome and disrespected. A restaurant of this caliber should value its guests and communicate expectations clearly. Unfortunately, because of how this was handled, we would not return nor recommend the experience. read more

Expected the standard bar food however was a bit disappointed with the lack of Apres ski feel. For all of hype the scene and lack of specials under delivered. Food was average / below average. read more

We ordered takeout when we arrived into Stowe - a cheese pie, mt. mansfield, and the samurai roll. The samurai roll was DELICIOUS and tasted so fresh! Yes it's pricey but so worth it. As someone who comes from the NJ/NY area - the pizzas tasted like home the flavor and aroma was there. Highly recommend! read more

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. read more

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I saw fantastic things about this restaurant and was looking forward to seeing what the hype was about. I was thrilled they had healthier options and got the ahi tuna tacos. On the second bite I realized the tuna was frozen in the middle and asked to order something else. Our server was lovely and let me order a burger instead, but the fish was frozen and my boyfriend's meal was unremarkable. The replacement burger was unfortunately very dry and bland and I'm opting to eat a microwave dinner instead. I wouldn't reccomend the food. But if a beer and live music is your speed, go on a weekend! read more

Tough place to eat if you are gluten intolerant. They don't offer gf pizza or gf rolls for their sandwiches. No gf fries and even their salads have gluten containing ingredients. read more

Restaurant was not busy with many empty tables. Waited 15 minutes for anyone to come to our table to greet us, waited another 45 minutes for a pizza and chicken wings. Was not given silverware or plates so we asked the bar if we could have some and the bartender said we needed to find a waitress, never saw one so we got our own silverware/plates from the bar top. Did not see any wait staff for almost 2 hours so couldn't get another drink without walking to the bar. Would never come back here even though the food was decent. read more

Great spot! In the peak winter season they have live bands. Pizza is great and sushi is really fresh and good! Very cozy inside with a fireplace in back and beautiful views of the river. Apres ski or anytime of the day or night, has always been a great choice to eat! read more

To start, I never leave bad reviews especially on small local businesses but I felt compelled to after this horrendous experience. Me and my boyfriend are the easiest table to wait on, we have never once complained or sent food back and we are usually in and out. We walked into this establishment and got blasted with the smell of urine. The host was very nice and was the only good thing about this experience. He is the only reason why this place is getting one star, otherwise it would be zero if possible! We waited and waited for the server, who was extremely rude and acted like we were bothering her for just being there. We could see her talking to regulars at the bar instead of doing her job. After waiting 25 minutes and only being able to get a water that was warm with no ice in it, my boyfriend got up to go to the bathroom. She saw him and finally came over.. when I said I wanted to wait for him to order (I didn't know what he wanted) she laughed in my face and walked away. After this we were appalled and decided to immediately leave. She was training some young lady that I hope does not take any notes from her and honestly finds a better place to work. We made the mistake of giving this place a try despite all of the bad reviews. DO NOT make the same mistake we did. Save your time and go somewhere else. read more

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! read more

The Matterhorn - Example of our sushi night! Great food no matter what you order! - American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Yikes, the 1 star reviews are accurate. The older male bartender is absolutely miserable and can't handle a customer ordering food to go without making it seem inconveniencing. Hard pass read more

One star for a nice location outside, but inside was grody. Came here with my family of four. Poor management. Mediocre food. Dirty bathrooms. They served all of the locals while we waited. And waited. And waited. Seems like they don't want non-Vermonters around. read more

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

We went at dinner time and had Angel as our server. He was fast and awesome to talk with. Made our dinning experience smooth and easy. Also the food was very yummy. A good bang for your buck if you're by the resort! read more

The Matterhorn - Philly cheese steak - American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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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! read more

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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! read more

The Matterhorn - Ahi tuna nachos and spider roll - American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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 read more

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. read more

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We made reservations, asking to sit outside. Walking through the parking lot, the dumpster was over flowing and it smelled like hot garbage. Walking into the restaurant there was a strong urine odor. There was no air conditioning and it was very hot in there. They did not have an outdoor table for us. We sat for 20 minutes and not a single person acknowledged us. Then a waiter came to the table behind us to wait on the people who got seated about 10 minutes after we did. So we left. read more

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 ? read more

The Matterhorn - Ahi tuna wontons. Absolutely delicious. - American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Great food. Great atmosphere. Definitely worth to try. Little pricey but not crazy these days

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. read more

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 read more

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. read more

The Matterhorn - Sushi Rolls - American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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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. read more

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