Bar

Private Bar Buyout at Matterhorn Restaurant & Bakery offers exclusive use of a cozy Alpine-inspired bar area featuring warm wood accents, vintage ski decor, and intimate lighting. The space includes access to a gondola chair seating nook and a small communal table setup ideal for mingling.

About The Venue

Matterhorn Restaurant & Bakery offers a one-of-a-kind private event experience in San Francisco’s upscale Marina/Cow Hollow neighborhood at 2323 Van Ness Avenue. Housed in a charming Swiss chalet-style building adorned with knotty wood paneling, vintage ski decor, and a gondola chair for two, the venue transports guests to the Alps, complete with a whimsical miniature train diorama winding past painted mountain scenes. The interior features evenly paced lighting that highlights cozy booths and communal tables, creating an inviting and intimate atmosphere ideal for small-group gatherings, birthday dinners, or après-concert nights at nearby venues like The Masonic and Fillmore.

The cuisine centers on authentic Alpine comfort food such as melted cheese fondues, gooey raclette, crispy schnitzel, hearty beef and onion soups, all complemented by carefully curated Swiss and Old/New World wines, beers, and chocolate fondue desserts. The attached bakery provides freshly baked sourdough, pastries, and specialty breads that pair well with fondue or make delightful to-go boxes for larger gatherings.

Getting There

By public transit, the restaurant is easily accessible via Muni bus route 49, stopping just steps away. Street parking is available on Van Ness and nearby side streets, though it can be limited. For events, ride-sharing or Muni are recommended to avoid the stress of finding a spot.

Capacity

• 10 seated guests
• 20 standing guests

Event Menu

• Geneva
• Zermatt
• Kinder Prix Fixe

Other Spaces at Matterhorn Restaurant & Bakery

• Full Venue: 80 seated, 103 standing
• Family Room: 15 seated, 25 standing