Fondue Cowboy

This place was great! Service was friendly and attentive, they have happy hour and the portions were perfect. I went with my boyfriend and we shared one fondue (stage coach, super yummy) plus a cured meat plate. It looks like a snack but believe me it fills you up! All the sides that come with the fondue are a great addition to the cheese. We were too stuffed for dessert but will definitely be going back!

Great place to have a meal with friends. The atmosphere is really fun and who doesn’t like fondue!
Okay so the food in itself was probably more of a 4. But, the service was a 5! The waiter was awesome! He was so friendly and helped us decide which types of fondue we should get.
We got two types of cheese fondue and 2 types of chocolate fondue for dessert. I’ve been to melting pot and each and every time I have been there, I always leave hungry. Not here, they’re pretty generous with their fondues and their sides to dip.
Cheese fondues: traditional and desperado (I think) both tasted similar, so I can’t remember which one I liked better. At times, I felt like I could taste a weird cheap wine flavor, but maybe it was just me.
Chocolate fondues: happy trails and high noon. High noon was a white chocolate based fondue while the other was a dark chocolate with cayenne. I think we all liked the dark chocolate one the best.
We also started off with 2 salads, a beet salad and mixed greens. Both delicious and fresh.

5.23.16
This place is fantastic! Super cute cowboy theme. The napkins here are handkerchiefs. Adorbs, no? We made a reservation through Unilocal for a table that can accommodate 7. We were celebrating a coworkers birthday. We were greeted by the nicest fellow and got seated right away.
I didn’t catch the guy’s name, but he was really nice to our party. E.g. Making sure we understood the menu, explaining to us the different options, letting us know it was happy hour, etc. They have wine on tap! $ 5 per glass during happy hour. Awesome deal!
We ordered 4 different cheeses.
Outlaw-​my favorite!!! Cheddar beer jalapeño.
Rawhide-​tie for second favorite.
Traditional-​tie for second favorite. Gruyère. Goes really well with the fruits!
Quick draw-​Manchego one.
The cheeses come with a platter of potatoes (reaaaalllyyyy delicious), crostini, bread cubes, olives, baby picked (reaaalllyy yummy), grapes and green apples! It’s actually quite a bit! We also order the spicy sausage and a plate of charcuterie. Spicy sausages were deeeeelissshhh.
At the end we got the milk chocolate with walnuts. That came with chocolate bread, marshmallows, and mixed fruits. I really want to try the dark chocolate with pepper if I come back!
TL; DR-​get the outlaw! Add spicy sausage. Happy hour is a steal!

Do you like fondue? Do you like western flicks? Do you love gimmicks for the sake of a trendy hipster spot? Well, here’s the place for you. The décor is nice but dim and the servers are accomodating and friendly. The cheeses come with bread, potatoes, green apple, grapes, raw broccoli, cornichons pickles, and olives! The dessert fondue come with chocolate bread pieces, a few marshmallows, madelines, strawberries, banana, kiwi, and pineapple! I could do with just the chocolate to be honest!

Whatever i say for this restaurant wont do it justice. Where can i start? THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST FOOD I HAVE EVER TASTED. I AM HONESTLY ADDICTED TO IT. If i could i would only eat they’re food. The owners are just AMAZING. Me and my fiancé we go 2 – 3 times per week or more. we love it so so much. the place is nice, very cozy and clean, you can see the chefs when they prepare your food its all so lovely. I have noticed some people dont order the chocolate fondue and i feel like i need to tell them what they are missing. for me the MILK CHOCOLATE FONDUE is just PE RFE CTION. its honestly the best dessert i have ever tried. i dont understand how people dont order dessert. Anyway i just love this place so much and whatever i say wont do it justice. Yall need to go and check it out to understand what i am talking about.

This place is cool. It’s a nice spot to meet up with friends or take a date. I came on a Sunday afternoon and my trip just happened to coincide with their weekend happy hour, which has good + affordable drinks but the food is still a little pricey. The cured meat selection seemed like it was pulled out of Trader Joes. Given how small the cheese pot is, you’re basically paying mostly for things to dip in it.
Still, Fondue Cowboy is definitely different from a lot of places in SF. The cowboy theme is fun and makes for good conversation; maybe check it out for a first date or gathering with a big group of friends.

It’s just great. They give you everything to dip in your choice of cheese fondue. If you like fondue you will love Fondue Cowboy. The only downside to it might be the cost. It’s $ 28 for fondue for two, which is actually pretty reasonable when you see all the things you get. Prices go up when you add meat and drinks. So for vegetarians like myself, it’s a nice and fun dinner. I love the Outlaw fondue. Very flavorful with a nice kick to it. But if I wanted meat I’d have to pay an extra $ 13 which feels like a lot. Thankfully I don’t want meat!
But they’ve got speedy, kind service with great food. It’s easy to make a reservation, even at the last minute. It’s a great dinner for before or after a movie (as it’s not far from theaters) or you could grab a drink at another bar if you prefer. They have some good drinks at Fondue Cowboy, though, from the look of it. I haven’t had any alcohol there but the pomegranate margarita looks awesome.
Anyway, I’m mostly trying to fill out this review so it’s got some meat in it but I don’t have much to say. If you like fondue you should go. If you don’t like fondue, probably not (but then why are you looking at reviews of a fondue restaurant??). It’s not complicated. It’s just great fondue. Treat yourself.

This place is quite a gem. The fondue base was excellent. Good side dish choices for dipping and all ingredients high quality and fresh, with relatively inexpensive prices. Services very friendly and attentive. Place is clean and uniquely decorated. Walking distance to downtown offices and on week nights, parking easy to find nearby as well. Definitely highly recommended.

My first time trying fondue — I was so excited because it has always been something I wanted to try!
We ordered two cheese plates and two meat plates (we were a party of 3). Our waitress had recommended two cheese plates, but honestly we would have been fine with one. For our two cheeses we got the Traditional and the Desperado. They were both good, but I definitely liked the Desperado. Again, I have to emphasize, we had way too much cheese — 1 order of cheese would have been perfect for a group of 3. We got the meatballs and the cured meat plate — and they were both delicious. The meatballs look small but those things are dense (which is a good thing).
Our waitress had advised us that we would veggies too, but she did not mention the bread and potatoes we would get too. So again, we probably had more food than we needed. Wish we had known that…
Overall though, I liked it a lot and would definitely return. The décor was pretty neat, and the food was good. Only downside is the location if you don’t have a car and you use public transit (like me).

This was my first fondue experience. I wasn’t sure what to expect. I came with a group a 3 around 7pm? We were seated at the bar. Its very dim and dark inside, so I’d say it’s a pretty good date spot. My friends and I ordered the Rawhide with a side of cured meats. I, personally, thought the cheese was overwhelming. We also ordered the High Noon, which is the white chocolate fondue. That was super sweet, which i like. Overall, it was an interesting experience. Definitely something to try once, but I probably won’t come back for awhile.

I live very close to this place and for some reason never went, I think the theme (cowboy /​western) just seemed so odd to me that I never considered going. Well after living on the same block for 1.5 years, I finally went and it was actually great!
The fondue (we got RawHide) was delicious. It was a small, as some people mentioned, but for 2 people I thought it was perfect. On ‘Wild West Wednesdays’ bottles of wine are half off, so that was also great. Beer & wine is also half off during happy hour, which unfortunately ends at 630 but still nice if you can make it.
Overall good experience and I will definitely be back!

Hmm… I think I’m just not a huge cheese/​fondue person so my review might be the black sheep here. Everything was solid, but a bit too pricy for me. Between the 5 of us, we ordered 3 fondue sets. We all agreed the Outlaw was the best! It has a nice kick to it and it’s flavorful! The portions were pretty generous… definitely heaven for carb lovers out there!
Our server was great although a bit awkward. Haha. But nonetheless, he made great wine and food recommendations!

*Great experience, nice location, simple but delicious menu, knowledgable staff*
Made a reservation on Unilocal,although there were plenty of tables on a Wednesday. None the less, the staff new me by name and followed up on the reservation. Really felt like home.
Open kitchen, visible to patrons. Extremely clean and well kept.
Ordered:
Goat cheese fondue (with Apple juice instead of white wine)
Rich but delicious. Served with: pickles, apples, grapes, brocolli, 2 kinds of bread, olives
Half milk/​Half semisweet chocolate dessert fondue with madalines, chocolate cake, kiwi, strawberries and maybe some other things…
Highly recommend, I’ll be coming back.

Fondue Cowboy serves savory (cheese) and sweet (chocolate) fondues in a dim but cozy Western-​themed environment. The cheese fondues are vegetarian and come with a plate of fresh vegetables and fruit and a plate of potatoes and bread. This portion may be just enough to satisfy two hungry adults, but I suggest supplementing with a plate of meat too.
We shared the Outlaw Cheddar fondue, which is aged cheddar melted cooked with beer, roasted tomatoes, garlic, jalapeños, and cilantro. The texture was very gooey and creamy, and it was overall delicious with a mild kick from the jalapeños.
Our vegetable and fruit plate included olives, pickles, broccoli, red grapes, and apples, all of which were very fresh, crisp, and paired nicely with the cheese fondue. Since we wanted some additional protein, we ordered a plate of spicy Louisiana hot links, which were very salty and oily, but good.
The fondue experience was fun, but I was a little disappointed with the portion size, which seemed a little too small. Overall, Fondue Cowboy provides a great fondue experience in a fun atmosphere, despite being hidden away in the sketchy SOMA district. The restaurant is quite small, so reservations are recommended for large groups.

Perfect date spot. This is a great spot for a small group of friends, or a first date. Intimate, but with the activity of dipping food, it’s fun and whimsical.
We came here on a rainy night and it was steady crowd. The service was attentive and fast. They only have beer and wine, but also have cocktails made from that. So definitely something for everyone.
We did cheese and chocolate fondue, and it was definitely enough for 2 but could easily feed 3 – 4 if just coming for snacks. Note. They don’t do the grilled meat place anymore, but the meatballs are good, just a little spicy for me!
Would definitely come back.

I’ve never really been a fan of cheese fondue, but this place was ok. In comparison to other well known fondue places, I would pick this over the melting pot. It’s a lot cheaper and you mostly get the same expirience. We tried 3 fondues; traditional, our law and quick draw. In terms of flavor and taste, my favorite was the Quick Draw. I am a fan of manchego cheese so I may have a bit of a bias. We also got a meat plate, meatballs and a couple of dessert fondues, bother the chocolate and white chocolate. I would put more comments but there’s nothing really special with the meal other than the portion is good to share with 3 – 4 people. When it comes to dessert, I usually like white chocolate, but the real chocolate fondue is the winner on this one.

Everything from start to finish was a great experience.
I was able to easily make a reservation for 2 and got a good idea of what to expect from fellow Unilocalers.
We ended up with the Outlaw and found it was plenty for 2 people. We found the portions to be plentiful. We were asked if we would like any additional dippers about halfway through our meal. We ended up getting dessert as well and got the white chocolate option. White chocolate isn’t my favorite, but it is my husband’s so I was willing to compromise… this time, haha. We were pleasantly surprised to taste mint in the marshmallows! We were offered additional dippers for dessert and happily accepted some more of the tasty marshmallows. The brownies definitely have more of a bread consistency. The fruit was really fresh and they were sure to ask if there were any allergies (sadly, there are) to be aware of, which I appreciated.
On the beverage front, we ordered some local beers and the cherry lime italian soda. All were tasty and didn’t break the bank.
The service is great and this little place is cozy but offered everyone plenty of space. They don’t try to pack you in and you’re not put in another table’s conversations because you’re so close together. The bathroom is really clean, too!
This is a super fun place for a group or a couple. I wouldn’t hesitate to come back!

Been here well over 15 times in the year and a half living in SF.
The Outlaw. The Cured Meats Plate. The Goods.
Best fondue I’ve had, even in comparison to LaFondue in Los Gatos and $ 80 in cheese homemade fondue.
Atmosphere is awesome, and Sheila is wonderful.

I stopped in around 6ish recently, and we had our choice of tables! It was pretty empty for a Thursday. We tried to Outlaw fondue (their Southwest flavored one with jalapeño.) It came with two plates of sides including pickles, veggies, potatoes, olives, and bread. The fondue pots look small, but they’re actually pretty filling once you add in all of the sides.
Also, as of this year, their happy hour is JUST half off wine and beer, not fondue. So disregard the previous Unilocal reviews.
Lovely atmosphere: the Unilocal photos don’t do it justice.

Intimate ambiance and fun experience. The High Noon– white chocolate with balsamic strawberry purée was delicious.

Fondue hatte ich das letzte Mal vor über 10 Jahren gegessen und das auch im prviaten Umfeld, also nicht in einem Restaurant. Dementsprechend gespannt war ich auf dieses Erlebnis und die erste Überraschung für mich persönlich war schon mal, das man unter Fondue im gängigen Gebrauch wohl Käsefondue versteht — ich kannte nur die Fleischvariante. Hier jedenfalls wählt man aus der Käsesauce aus, in der man dann diverse Rohkost (Brokoli, Trauben, Brot, diverses Gemüse) eintaucht. Das Ganze eignet sich besonders für größere Gruppen gut, da man dann mehrere Saucen (jeweils 25 Dollar inklusive Dipmaterial) ausprobieren kann.
Noch besser als das Käsefondue fand ich die schokoladige Nachspeisenvariation, bei der man eine Fruchtplatte bekommt, die dann in Schokolade getaucht werden darf — himmlisch.

Mein letztes Fondue ist gefühlte 10 Jahre her und ich hatte diese Art des Essens gar nicht mehr wirklich auf dem Schirm. Mag vielleicht daran liegen, dass es solche Restaurants in unseren Breiten gar nicht gibt. Aber wir sind ja in San Francisco, dem Ort, an dem ich einige der besten Dinge meines Lebens gegessen habe. Da ist es auch gar nicht weiter verwunderlich, dass es ein Fondue-​Restaurant gibt. Und was für eines! Die Karte ist klein, aber ausgewählt, 6 verschiedene Käsefondues für jeweils zwei Personen sind dort zu finden. Vier davon fanden den Weg auf unseren Tisch und waren durch die Reihe weg einfach köstlich. Ich kann gar nicht sagen, welches mein Favorit war. Das mit Ziegenkäse war großartig zusammen mit den gereichten Äpfeln und Trauben. Ein anderes mit etwas Muskat passte toll zu Brot und kleinen Kartoffeln. Highlight war dann noch das Schokoladenfondue zum Abschluss. Frische Früchte, Marshmallows und Schokokuchen in Milchschokolade. Wow! Dazu Wasser und Wein in der Karaffe, beste Gesellschaft und zuvorkommender Service. Ideal für ein Dinner in der Gruppe. Ich will mehr davon!