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Der Fondue Chessel, Keystone, CO

Der Fondue Chessel

3.9
3.9
440 Reviews
$50 and over
Fondue
Top of North Peak Mtn, Keystone, CO 80435-7821

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
This Bavarian inspired fondue restaurant will leave your spirits and appetite full. Your dinner adventure awaits you at the Outpost on the top of North Peak, which you will arrive to via two scenic gondola rides. A festive and interactive dining experience fantastic for an intimate dinner for two, a night out with the family, or a memorable group outing. A selection of Bavarian beers and signature Gluehwein (Bavarian warm mulled wine) will have you shouting PROST! Don’t forget to come ready for The Lederhosers, our resident roaming Polka Band! For more info, check out our website!

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Additional information

  • Location
    Top of North Peak Mtn, Keystone, CO 80435-7821
  • Neighborhood
    Keystone
  • Cross street
    River Run Gondola Parking Lot
  • Parking details
    DIRECTIONS TO THE DER FONDUE CHESSEL Drive through Keystone Resort and turn right onto East Keystone Road (River Run Village Sign) Turn left onto Gondola Road Turn right into "Montezuma Free Parking Lot" and park Walk through the center of River Run Village toward the base of the mountain Check in at the River Run Gondola exit lane and board. Exit the River Run Gondola and walk across the summit to board the Outpost Gondola Enjoy a 20 minute ride to North Peak.
  • Entertainment
    Our strolling musicians will keep your toes tapping to their traditional Bavarian songs and don"t be surprised if you find yourself doing the Chicken Dance at 11,444'.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Der Fondue Chessel's menu was last updated 2022-02-03.

Price per person: Tier 1 - $72, Tier 2 - $80, Tier 3 - $85. Kids 12 and under are half price

Salads

All salads are served family style tossed tableside

  • Caesar

    tossed tableside, crisp romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, house-made pretzel croutons, served with creamy Caesar dressing

    • Summit Salad

      heart mix winter greens, dried fruits, candied walnuts, crumbled feta cheese, served with raspberry vinaigrette

      Cheese Fondue

      served with green apple, baby peppers, broccoli, pretzel bites, pumpernickel, and sourdough

      • Mountain Ale Cheddar

        aged cheddar, emmental, Breckenridge Brewery Avalanche Ale

        • Traditional Gruyere

          gruyere, emmental, white wine, house spices

          • Smoked Gouda

            smoked gouda, gruyere, lemon

            Elevate Your Cheese

            • Spinach, Artichoke, Fig$7.00

              • Gorgonzola and Mushrooms$7.00

                • Baked Potato$7.00

                  sour cream, scallion, bacon bits

                  Broths & Proteins

                  served with red potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, includes teriyaki, saffron aioli, bourbon bacon jam, green goddess

                    Broths

                    • Vegetable Broth

                      seasoned vegetable broth, white wine, finished with fresh cracked black pepper

                      • Coq Au Vin

                        beef broth, burgundy wine, house spices, finished with sliced mushrooms

                        • Garlic and Citrus Broth

                          seasoned chicken broth, blend of citrus

                          Proteins

                          • Tier 1

                            chicken, roasted cremini mushrooms, shrimp, beef sirloin

                            • Tier 2

                              bison sirloin, duck breast, Scottish salmon, big game elk sausage

                              • Tier 3

                                lobster, filet mignon, elk tips, pork dumplings

                                Chocolate Fondue

                                served with pineapple, strawberry, pound cake, marshmallow, rice krispy bites

                                • Milk Chocolate

                                  • Dark Chocolate

                                    • White Chocolate

                                      Elevate Your Chocolate

                                      • Enhanced Dipper Plate$15.00

                                        Snickers, cheese cake, peanut butter cookie, granola bar

                                        • S'mores$7.00

                                          fluff, graham cracker

                                          • Peanut Butter Swirl$5.00

                                            • Turtle Shell$7.00

                                              pecans, caramel

                                              • Hazelnut & Frangelico$7.00

                                                Wines | Ports | Cocktails

                                                  Wines by the Glass

                                                  • Sparkling NV Bocelli, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy$12.00

                                                    • Rosé 2016 Domaine de Triennes, Vin de Pays, France$14.00

                                                      • Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Domaine de Montcy, Cheverny, France$15.00

                                                        • Pinot Grigio 2016 Le Monde, Friuli, Italy$12.00

                                                          • White Blend 2016 Guy Farge, Grains de Silex, Saint Peray, France$20.00

                                                            • Chardonnay 2014 Alexana, Terroir, Willamette Valley, Oregon$15.00

                                                              • Moscato 2016 Saracco, Piedmont, Italy$12.00

                                                                • Pinot Noir 2015 Belle Glos, Clark & Telephone, Sonoma, California$20.00

                                                                  • Sangiovese 2015 Murgo, Mt. Etna, Sisily, Italy$14.00

                                                                    • Merlot 2013 Hall by Katheryn Hall, Napa, California$18.00

                                                                      • Malbec 2014 Luigi Bosca D.O.C. Mendoza, Argentina$17.00

                                                                        • Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Halter Ranch, Paso Robles, California$17.00

                                                                          • Blend 2014 Edi Simcic, "Duet" Goriska Brda, Slovenia$18.00

                                                                            Half Bottles

                                                                            • Bubbles NV Moet Chandon$95.00

                                                                              • Sauterne 2007 Château Filhot$95.00

                                                                                • Chardonnay 2013 Macrostie$33.00

                                                                                  • Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, California$75.00

                                                                                    • Red Blend 2012 Roger Perrin, Chateauneuf du Pape$65.00

                                                                                      • Red Blend 2011 Justin "Isoscoles" Paso Robles, California$72.00

                                                                                        Cocktails - Hot Stuff

                                                                                        • Cornucopia$13.00

                                                                                          Butterscotch Liqueur, Espresso Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Coffee, Whipped Cream, Butter Cookie

                                                                                          • Starfire$13.00

                                                                                            Coffee Liqueur, Espresso Vodka, Pumpkin Spice, Coffee, Whipped Cream, Star Anise

                                                                                            • Last Alamo$13.00

                                                                                              Whiskey, Irish Cream, Coffee Liqueur, Coffee, Whipped Cream, Toasted Marshmallow

                                                                                              • North Peak$13.00

                                                                                                Whiskey, Irish Cream, Hot Chocolate, Irish Stout

                                                                                                Cocktails - Chill 'in

                                                                                                • Cat Dancer$13.00

                                                                                                  Apple Liqueur, Sparkling Wine, Apple Cider

                                                                                                  • Wayback$13.00

                                                                                                    Whiskey, Iced Coffee, Bitters

                                                                                                    • Anticipation$13.00

                                                                                                      Lemon Vodka, Sparkling Wine, Pomegranate Juice

                                                                                                      • Ambush$13.00

                                                                                                        Whiskey, Sweet Tea

                                                                                                        Ports by the Glass

                                                                                                        • Taylor Fladgate 10 Yr$12.00

                                                                                                          • Taylor Fladgate 20 Yr$20.00

                                                                                                            • Taylor Fladgate 30 Yr$35.00

                                                                                                              • Taylor Fladgate 40 Yr$55.00

                                                                                                                • 100 Years of Taylor Fladgate Tasting$61.00

                                                                                                                  Ports

                                                                                                                  • NV Fonseca, Siroco, White Port

                                                                                                                    • 750ml$42.00

                                                                                                                  • 2011 Dolce, Napa Valley

                                                                                                                    • 375ml$60.00

                                                                                                                  • 2009 Fonseca, Late Bottled Vintage

                                                                                                                    • 750ml$70.00

                                                                                                                  • 1987 Toro Albala Don PX, Gran Reserva

                                                                                                                    • 375ml$90.00

                                                                                                                  • 2009 Taylor Fladgate

                                                                                                                    • 375ml$125.00

                                                                                                                  What 440 people are saying

                                                                                                                  Der Fondue Chessel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                  3.9
                                                                                                                  3.9 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                  • 3.8Food
                                                                                                                  • 3.9Service
                                                                                                                  • 4.2Ambience
                                                                                                                  • 2Value

                                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                  440 Reviews

                                                                                                                  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                                                                                    Washington DC2 reviews

                                                                                                                    1.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on June 15, 2019

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                                                                    3. Service 1
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                    The restaurant is closed! We made a reservation weeks ago, received reminders via text, and when we showed up the restaurant was CLOSED!!! We drove all the way to Keystone and it was a tremendous waste of our time.

                                                                                                                    1 person found this helpful

                                                                                                                  2. SarahH

                                                                                                                    Orlando8 reviews

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on March 23, 2019

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    Whilst we enjoyed ourselves we all felt that for what we got the price was exorbitant. The amuse bouche of raclette cheese with a couple of little potatoes and veggies was delicious and frankly we’d have liked the option of more. As far as authenticity, the cheese fondue didn’t have kirsch in it and was served with white bread, brown bread, mini pretzels and veggies. For four people there wasn’t enough. For the main course we had the chicken broth option which came with three cubes of steak, three shrimp and three cubes of chicken. The third course was chocolate fondue which our friends ate but we didn’t want. We requested more cheese and it was brought. The whole meal was $300-400 for two people. Having experienced the real thing in France and Switzerland for a fraction of the cost, I feel if you’re going to charge those prices then your product better be bloody good and honestly it isn’t! Did enjoy the live entertainment though.

                                                                                                                    1 person found this helpful

                                                                                                                  3. GailR

                                                                                                                    Washington DC1 review

                                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on March 22, 2019

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Family birthday party!

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                                                                                                                  4. Seapalm143

                                                                                                                    West Palm Beach16 reviews

                                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on March 20, 2019

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    I liked the old grilling method better than the broth method of cooking

                                                                                                                    1 person found this helpful

                                                                                                                  5. Patron

                                                                                                                    Tampa2 reviews

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on March 16, 2019

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Not worth the $$$ ... the service was ok ... upside the view was amazing and the music was fun but overall not worth the 400.00 for a family of 4

                                                                                                                    1 person found this helpful

                                                                                                                  6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                    San Francisco4 reviews

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on March 16, 2019

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Overpriced food, you are paying for the atmosphere. Be aware if you are going with children and it is after dark on your way back that the gondola ride is long an spooky! We love special places, but this will be our only trip to this restaurant.

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                                                                                                                  7. JenniferB VIP

                                                                                                                    Dallas19 reviews

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on March 10, 2019

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    We eat here every year during our spring break. We were very disappointed with the change in pricing/value this year. Provide has gone up and there was way less food, especially the meat. Definitely not $80 worth of food. I know you’re paying for the whole experience and not just the food, but the tiny plate of meat was unacceptable. Sadly, we won’t be returning next year!

                                                                                                                    3 people found this helpful

                                                                                                                  8. RobertW

                                                                                                                    Memphis/West TN2 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on March 10, 2019

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Anniversary

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                                                                                                                  9. BR549

                                                                                                                    Omaha6 reviews

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on March 7, 2019

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    It was an incredible esperience. We loved the ambience. Stuff was prompt and friendly. The food was ok, but not worth the price. You are definitely paying for the experience.

                                                                                                                    2 people found this helpful

                                                                                                                  10. NathanE

                                                                                                                    Denver5 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on March 7, 2019

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Awesome place to eat on the mountain. We go every year

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                                                                                                                  Der Fondue Chessel is rated 3.9 stars by 440 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                  Google Map for Der Fondue Chessel

                                                                                                                  Top of North Peak Mtn, Keystone, CO 80435-7821

                                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                                  • Cross street
                                                                                                                    River Run Gondola Parking Lot
                                                                                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                    Keystone
                                                                                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                    Winter Only: Wednesday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 8:45pm Reservations are subject to day of cancellation due to inclement weather. Additional nights during peak season.
                                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                                    $50 and over
                                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                                    Fondue, Bavarian
                                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                                    Smart Casual
                                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                                    DIRECTIONS TO THE DER FONDUE CHESSEL Drive through Keystone Resort and turn right onto East Keystone Road (River Run Village Sign) Turn left onto Gondola Road Turn right into "Montezuma Free Parking Lot" and park Walk through the center of River Run Village toward the base of the mountain Check in at the River Run Gondola exit lane and board. Exit the River Run Gondola and walk across the summit to board the Outpost Gondola Enjoy a 20 minute ride to North Peak.
                                                                                                                  • Payment options
                                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                  • Executive chef
                                                                                                                    Chef Andrew Kuster
                                                                                                                  • Entertainment
                                                                                                                    Our strolling musicians will keep your toes tapping to their traditional Bavarian songs and don"t be surprised if you find yourself doing the Chicken Dance at 11,444'.
                                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                                    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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