Delicious bakery products!
DESCRIPTION: I can't tell you how wonderful this little bakery is. It's tucked away on a side street off Voss, but well worth a visit. The breads and cakes are wonderful. I now buy all my birthday cakes here - they are that good. The streudel is very good and the chocolate-filled croissants are to die for. Rolands is a Swiss bakery. The service is brusque at times, especially if there's a line but the food has never disappointed. This baker is attached to a German restaurant. You will hear more German spoken than English!
DATE: 2003-07-28
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Cakes, chocolate-filled croissant, apple streudel

Great Panini Sandwiches!
DESCRIPTION: Wonderful variety of extremely tasty sandwiches just like in Italy. Also, salads, chicken barbecued outdoors, cheeses and olives, and other great food in a small deli with seating.
DATE: 2004-03-15
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : salmon panini sandwich

Catering
DESCRIPTION: I used them for a backyard wedding of 100. They were great - took charge, made the guests and family feel comfortable and worry free. Excellent food and presentation.
DATE: 2004-12-02
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : BBQ Tri-tip

Great food
DESCRIPTION: The food and service are consistently outstanding. Fabulous soups, salads and sandwiches.
DATE: 2005-07-05
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Tri tip sandwich

Very Very highly recommended
DESCRIPTION: Our table next to the riverstone fireplace was beautiful and intimate. The waitstaff took good care of us, answered all of our questions and made an excellent wine recommendation. It was so hard to chose only one dinner each the first time so we came back the next weekend and caught the live chamber music. Very Very highly recommend this restaurant.
DATE: 2002-08-09
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Smoked Salmon, Baked Brie with mango, lemon trifle

Sooooo good
DESCRIPTION: We had never heard of Sai Sommet until some friends brought us up here. What a nice surprise! There was covered parking, no wait to be seated and live chamber music. The chevre salad was a great start, I loved the shrimp pasta and the tres leches cake was lovely.
DATE: 2002-08-09
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Shrimp pasta, tres leches cake

A True Gourmet Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: This fine restaurant was a real treat for Vermont gourmet cuisine.
DATE: 2004-11-10
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : roast duck, scallops, wine list

Watch out for the Wife
DESCRIPTION: Never in my life have I eaten in a restaurant were the owner's wife was so nasty and just downright mean. She was in our faces at every turn and made us feel 100% uncomfortable. I will never go back there because of her. Review, take your money and go someplace else. The food was great.
DATE: 2005-07-08
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : duck, pork, wines

The Duck Is Superb - The Wife Is a Disaster
DESCRIPTION: The food is very good but the wife of the owner will kill this place - if she hasn't already.
DATE: 2005-12-27
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : duck

Excellent Food, Awful Hostess
DESCRIPTION: The food, service, wine, environment were outstanding and can compete anywhere, but the woman who owns the place, along with her chef husband was rude, nasty and obnoxious. She was downright mean! I am sorry, but I will not go back.
DATE: 2006-01-22
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : veal, veggies, appetizers

We Loved It
DESCRIPTION: When my husband and I temporarily lived in Newfane, we visited this inn several times and always found the owners to be outstanding hosts. Miss Gundy, the co-owner, was very gracious and kind to us, every time. The mouthwatering food and exceptional ambiance were so wonderfully special to temporary visitors from Arkansas. We wanted to experience New England and this inn is one of our best memories. We will definitely go back.
DATE: 2006-01-30
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : lamb, duck, veal, garlic soup, desserts

Scary Wife
DESCRIPTION: Someone needs to tell the owner and chef that his wife is killing his business. She is something else, I had been eating there every night for over a week. I was in town on business and asked to use the phone in the lobby as I had left my cell in my room. The wife snapped and said there was a phone across the street. Here I am dropping hundreds eating there and she would not let me even use the phone for one local call. Food was good, but the wife is nasty. Pack her up in a bag and mail her back to the old country. I'm rating this a poor place to eat because of her.
DATE: 2006-01-31
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : chops

Not as good as expected
DESCRIPTION: As stated in other reviews, Fondue Fred is not the best place for fondue. The Atmosphere: A different atmosphere, as some seating is outdoors in the mini mall in which they are located. Well lit, and music in the background. While we were eating, we could smell cigarette smoke although it is not permitted in the area. The Food: The Fiesta Cheese Fondue was good, but they did not bring out the chips they said they would, so we ate it with almost-stale bread. The steak fondue was tough. We called ahead to make sure they had strawberries since we heard their selection is limited. Among the fruits included banana, honeydew, grapes, apples. If you request a specific fruit ahead of time, they may go out to get it for you. The Service: The service was poor as they did not check up on us nor fill our water. The family style restaurant was understaffed , although were friendly when we entered.
DATE: 2004-08-22
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4

Spend Your Money Elsewhere
DESCRIPTION: Although Fondue Fred is located in a quiet and quaint restaurant alley along Telegraph Ave in Berkeley, it is yet another restaurant that can remain overlooked. It was the worst dining out experience I had and Taco Bell would have been a better, tastier option. Food: Looking at the menu, I made the wrong assumption that everything under the "Fondue" part of the menu involved fondue (ie. cheese) but it actually only included items 1 to 13 and nothing from 14 to 17. Items 14 to 17 had meat and evidently, according to the owners, meat and fondue were mutually exclusive. Upon receiving item number 17 (chicken and mushroom broth stuff), the pieces were large and the broth was soupy. When I asked where the fondue was, the owner replied, 'this is meat only and we don't serve the two together.' She claimed it was the traditional way, though when living in France I never saw such a thing. However, she at least replaced it with a true fondue (apple cinnamon slices on the side with standard fondue). The second fondue was absolutely terrible. It was thick and gooey, there was a bad aftertaste, and there was no seasoning. I think the wine or possibly the kirsch had gone bad (or maybe the cheese was too old) and left a rancid taste. Neither my partner or I could even eat for more than ten minutes before giving up. The bread was fresh, a bad thing for fondue. Normally bread, specifically baguette, is toasted and slighty stale and cut into very small pieces. This bread was none of the above and was rather tasteless (who knew people could make bad bread) and cut into very large pieces. Finally, the salad. Salad was soaked in terrible dressing which had an old, gingerly but bland taste. Service: The waiter forgot about us and we never received a refill on water. When we received the chicken 'fondue' it took 10 minutes to call over someone. She was rather curt and rude but at least gave us another dish. However, a restaurant that prides itself on lots of 'free' and 'all you can eat things' when there is large party, is usually not so good. How much goop do you need to eat to feel satiated? Also, we received a coupon (everyone did) for a free chocolate fondue. When another table ordered chocolate fondue it came with marshmallows. Marshmallows? Are we in the 3rd grade making smores? I don't know if the chocolate was good, but any restaurant that claims it is 'authentic' and serves marshmallows is definitely on the wrong planet. I never even saw the little fluff balls in France, or anywhere in Europe. Most normal people would eat fondue with fruit or crackers. Atmosphere: Well decorated in the wooden style (as the whole restaurant alley) with simple tables and landscape photographs. The music was a bit obnoxious: above normal volume and pop crap heard on the radio. All in all, it was the worst meal ever and my partner and I ended up at Albertsons to buy some fried chicken, dark chocolate, and bananas to have some good food at home.
DATE: 2005-05-08
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Go to Taco Bell

Fun and great food to boot!
DESCRIPTION: My family & I went to The melting Pot in Reston Va, We could not have been happier it was an anniversary gift from our children!!! Not only was the food great, we had fun using the Fondue style of cooking and having several courses all the way down to dessert which was yummy chocolate, you can not go wrong having this experience. It takes time so do not be in a hurry have family, friends and have a ball!
DATE: 2005-11-03
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : ALL

Hans Egg, a really great chef
DESCRIPTION: It is always a special pleasure to dine at the Saddle River Inn. This is European cuisine at it's best, with that special touch of Swiss chef Hans Egg. Outstanding food, great service, cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended.
DATE: 2004-07-20
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : All, without exception

Never again
DESCRIPTION: I had sworn to never again visit the Saddle River Inn before, but have returned really only because it's one of the very few such restaurants in Bergen County, an upscale BYOB with a lovely, quaint atmosphere. But that's all it has to offer, and after this colossal disappointment, truly I'll never make the choice to visit again. Upon arriving, the hostess ignored us for a good 3-5 minutes while she was on the phone. Eventually, we were seated and then treated to slow service (15 minutes or so before anyone came to our table), a haughty waiter, and unmemorable food. But the end of the evening sealed the deal for me: I came with 2 wine carriers and four bottles of wine; we opened three. On my way out, I was told to and did pick up my wine carriers which were stashed by the waiter in a corner. Only when I arrived home did I realize that the fourth, unopened bottle was not in the carrier. I called the Saddle River Inn, and the hostess confirmed that my bottle of wine was still there. Mistakes can happen, but without any apology at all, she said simply and repeatedly, "Madam, the wine is your responsibility." And the viability of their restaurant is theirs .
DATE: 2000-11-29
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 2

Simply the Best
DESCRIPTION: Superb in every way. Bev, stay in Westwood, perhaps the Iron Horse would be more your style.
DATE: 2001-07-19
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8

Me Too - Never Again ! !
DESCRIPTION: Saddle River Inn Yuk It was a totally inferior restaurant. The service was lousy. We waited 40 minutes between our appetizers and main course. The "head" waiter had an annoyed attitude when he talked to us the first time - welcoming our party of eight adults. Actually, it was an attitude problem. Everyone s food came in cool to cold. We asked for one dinner to be rewarmed and it took 20 minutes. The coffee was horrendous, to put it mildly. No one drank their coffee. The food was fair to poor. The salad was big enough to feed a one year old child. The main course was a little skimpy in the protein area. In other words, have dinner some place else. Also, the waiter, without asking, took our unopened bottles of wine and began stashing it under a staircase closet instead of giving it back to us. Response - "I thought you did not want the unopened bottles." What a lie! It was a good thing that the gratuity was included in the bill. Zagat s should go over their review for this restauran
DATE: 2002-03-18
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 2
OVERALLRATING : 2

Our Favorite Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: We return to the Saddle River Inn every year for our Anniversary. We have never had anything but a great experience (I'll have to agree that the coffee could be better). We love the food, and the ambience.
DATE: 2002-10-03
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10

Excellent!
DESCRIPTION: I would recommend this restaurant to my friends! Excellent service, our glasses were promptly refilled, the table kept free of crumbs.... The waiters were friendly and very attentive, especially the suggestion for dessert very good, an excellent choice. The ambiance was welcoming and warm.
DATE: 2002-10-19
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Smoked salmon for appetizer, for dessert custard wrapped on a crepe with raspberry puree

Service with an Attitude
DESCRIPTION: Upon entering the restaurant a pungent aroma of smoky incense immediately reminded me of forced visits to church many years ago. The "old barn" ambiance was warm, though a very squeeky / creeky kitchen door made it difficult to converse. Our head waiter appeared inconvenienced and annoyed when taking our orders. Special requests were instantly rejected by the Head Waiter - as he did not want to insult the chef!
DATE: 2003-03-26
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Skip the desserts & coffee has no taste

New York in New Jersey
DESCRIPTION: If you want a dining experience that will remind you of the best in New York, then this is it. Outstanding food, excellent service, cordial welcome without the tolls and the outrageous parking fees. The Maribar is more that I can describe: a plethora of flavors that make your senses come alive. The potato rosti, never had any better (even in Switzerland). Bringing your own wine just adds to the experience. Bev, I agree with the hostess, the wine should be the customers' responsibility, after all we bring it in and are charged nothing - no corkage or service - so, if we want to take it back home, we should remember and make sure to pick it up on our way out. I never had a problem with it. I sure hope that your remembered the wine service when filling the space described as: TIP!
DATE: 2003-05-31
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10

Swiss cuisine at it's best
DESCRIPTION: I am extremely happy that there is a place in the Metropolitan area where Hans Egg is celebrating a genuine Swiss cuisine at it's highest level, better that in many top places in Switzerland. When in New York, it is a must to visit his charming Saddle River Inn.
DATE: 2003-11-21
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : All, without exception

What a find!
DESCRIPTION: The dinner experience there this past Friday had to have been one of our finest dining moments in New Jersey. A native Swiss, I have been living here for more than thirty years; why is this gem of an Inn such a well-kept secret? We were very happy with the service, the ambiance, the beautiful food creations, and everything else that must be present to make it a memorable moment. Well done Cheff Egg!
DATE: 2005-02-07
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Fish (Artic Char) - supurb!

NEVER AGAIN
DESCRIPTION: I will never again visit the Saddle River Inn. Never in my life have I ever felt like such an outcast. As soon my fiancee and I walked in, I could feel the eyes of the staff burning a hole in my head. I'm not sure why I got the stares that I did (skin color maybe), but the food to say none the less was horrible. Not only did the wait staff not look me in my face the whole time I was there, when my food did arrive it was as if they just slung my dish onto the table. That was the last straw for me. I spoke with the manager and told him that I, nor any of my fellow friends would ever dine there again! We Left promptly, without eating anything! I would have my fiancee buy the entire restaurant, and fire the staff... but it's a waste of time!
DATE: 2005-08-17
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Something from another restaurant completely

Never Again
DESCRIPTION: We have been dining for years at the SRI and always saved it for special events. Although we enjoyed the food, our anniversary dinner was ruined by the man on the cell phone at the next table. When my husband told our waiter to please ask him to leave the table with his phone and very loud voice, we were asked if we wanted to change tables! We replied that we didn't want to change but wanted him to take care of the cell phone issue. Nothing was done. The woman at the front door walked part way across the room and did nothing. We were grateful when the fourth member of the table arrived as he had been giving him step by step directions on his car ride to the SRI. Employee attitude was horendous and we look forward to going to other places for our special events.
DATE: 2006-04-03
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 2

Do Not Waste Your Time!
DESCRIPTION: Food was good, but there are better places in the nearby area to dine, with much friendlier Managers. The waiters are excellent, but the hostess is another story!
DATE: 2006-04-29
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 2

Simply Amazing
DESCRIPTION: It's fun in a fancy environment. Good for two or a party. Only problems I had is both times I went there, the upper balcony was having a seminar and it was rather annoying to hear about heart attacks during my meal.
DATE: 2004-02-08
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : 5 course meal

Fun for a one timer.
DESCRIPTION: Went for a night out with the girls. We were impresses with the cheese fondue and the desert, but not with any of our main dishes. The price seemed a bit outragious for the very small portion of meat and/or fish they give you ($26.95 for a very small bit of filet mignon and a few scallops. While that does include a very lame dinner salad, cheese fondue with bread chunks and chocolate fondue desert). It really seemed a shame to be deepfrying in oil small bits of unseasoned filet mignon on a stick. However, we did have a good time and were glad we went. However we all agreed we wouldn't be back.
DATE: 2004-08-20
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Cheese fondue appitizer comes with all dinners. Best part.

Awful...save yourself
DESCRIPTION: I can't claim to be a fondue freak or anything, but this was a horrible fondue experience. The basic cheese fondue will cost you about $25 for two. For that price, you get fondue from a bag (not made fresh), cut up day old hamburger buns, and unappetizing fruit. When you are done, you will then get a salad of wilted lettuce that clearly came from a bag as well. The service is horrible. The waiters huddled at the bar and stared at my wife the whole time. Our fondue forks came apart at the handles mid-meal. We left hungry after the appetizer and went to Boston Market. I hope these guys get their act straight soon, or they will be out of business.
DATE: 2004-08-22
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : none

Casual, Cozy, Elegant, Fun, Loud and Great for People Watching
DESCRIPTION: So many choices for your fondue, everyone is bound to find something they like including steak, salads, dipping vegetables, seafood and other choices. Save room to the flaming dessert, a treat that will light up the eyes of your family. Not sure why the other reviewers didn't like this place, but give them a chance and you may be very surprised. If you are not a fun loving person, then this may not be the place for you.
DATE: 2004-08-22
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Chocolate Flambe

Great place, cozy Euro style, fun place and romantic
DESCRIPTION: Went with a date and had a great time. The cheese fondue was exactly how it was when I had it in Europe. Friendly staff with good service. I also don't understand the above comments for a fondue resturant, which I've been to a fewq the price for the four coarse dinners are extreamly reasonable
DATE: 2004-11-07
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : chicken four coarse dinner

very nice dinner where you get into the act
DESCRIPTION: I have been to this restaurant many times with large groups and small groups and have always had excellent service and attention paid to the details. Our meals have been consistently good and very filling! I don't know how you could go away hungry! The variety of meats and sauces is great. The cheese and chocolate are delicious. I disagree with the negative reviews and definitely feel this unique and fun restaurant is worth trying for oneself. Very enjoyable dining experience for this area.
DATE: 2004-11-30
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8