Restaurants in Mountain View
Best Restaurants
“Best udon hands down. Noodles made on premises and always consistent. We have gone here since before covid and it’s a must. Their tempura is also super good and crispy!I like the cold udon or the sukiyaki udon!”
“Absolutely the best sushi in South Bay. Their fish is so incredibly fresh and high quality that I don't bother with anything else. The Extra Special Nigiri Sushi is what I get almost every time.Parking: If the nearby parking lot is full, I usually park at the parking garage across Castro. It's a short walk away.”
“By far the best tasting bbq in the Bay Area. Not only is the food great but the staff are ridiculously friendly. Gregory is the nicest guy. When we showed up towards the end of the day he went out of our way to accommodate our order even though they had run out of some of the popular meats and sides.”
“Called on a Friday night and they happened to have a table for 5 available! Overall a very authentic experience - the hot pot flavors and ingredients are exactly what you would get in China (not Americanized at all). They also had a free sauce station which included side dishes! Like chicken feet. This also means the broth is quite spicy, as in "mild" is quite spicy already. We had a great time, and everything was delicious (except the tripe was not very fresh), and we finished the meal with free soft serve ice cream!”
“Weird and wonderful combo of German and Greek / Middle Eastern cuisine. Literally has two menus. Both are great! Ephesus was my favorite place for lunch with friends. Now Olympus / Bierhauz is like an Ephesus+ reincarnation.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Cute little wine bar with a selection of wine options.The seating is quite comfortable, especially on the couches.One of the light bulbs in the cluster has a different hue from the others, which makes me itch to make it right.”
“Food was ready when I got there to pick it up. Food was great! It reminded me of the pizzas in Naples, Italy.Parking: I parked down the street around the corner, off to the side.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Exquisite meal. For us, the $145 omakase experience was an extravagance, but we felt that we got our money's worth. The sushi portion included unusual fish we'd never had before. Most if not all the fish was flown in from Japan.”
“Excellent vegan chinese food spot that is all about the good food and the incredible hospitality of the owner Alice. She is incredible. She remembers your name and dishes you ordered and how you like it. She goes way above and beyond. And the food is excellent whether you are vegetarian or not (but especially if you are). The atmosphere is hole in the wall, but who cares. It's perfect.”
“This bakery is so so good. I come here every week! Tomato cheese is to die for but I started getting the multi seed on the regular because it’s pretty healthy for you.”
“The food is super delicious. The broth is super flavorful and a great combination of flavors. The inside of the place is very bright and lots of natural light. Highly recommend! The staff are super nice too”
“Best udon hands down. Noodles made on premises and always consistent. We have gone here since before covid and it’s a must. Their tempura is also super good and crispy!I like the cold udon or the sukiyaki udon!”
“What a great place, parking can be a pain but it's worth it. My credit card had been canceled and I. Didn't have any cash but the girl at the register said Don't worry about it you can pay next time so the next day I paid the $10.00 and bought a loaf of bread and a strawberry croissant both delicious. Lots of casual out door eating very unstressed. It's pricey but sometimes you just gotta. Very friendly. Just around the corner from Costco. Open early 7:00am nice.”
“Amazing pupusas and great desert. Love the authentic taste and located right nextdoor to a pub. Nice outdoor seating available. Fast food service. Friendly staff.”
“Storefront with the best vegan Chinese food on the peninsula. Why is their fried rice soooooo good?Vegetarian options: Menu is all VEGAN!Dietary restrictions: All vegan menuParking: Small strip mall parking”
“I ordered cupcakes and a custom birthday cake for both of my kids birthday parties from cake+ and was extremely happy with the output, taste wise and the way it looked. Everyone who came to the party appreciated the cake's taste for the perfect amount of sweet, that people of all age category could enjoy. My daughter wanted a frozen theme cake and they gave me what I was looking for. My daughter was so excited to see the cake. Customer service was very pleasant. Would highly recommend this place!!”
“My son and I were Eating beef and steak tacos and the tacos were great but could have a bit more spice, the service wasn't bad either we got our food in a minute or two and the tacos were different than any other tacos we have tasted and the salsas were great btw we will come back soon.Great foodTacos differ ncwSalsas was goodWe will come back”
“the tacos with melted cheese between the tortillas are really tasty, and the spicy salsa is quite nice.they also have bottled agua de jamaica, which is always good”
“Absolutely the best sushi in South Bay. Their fish is so incredibly fresh and high quality that I don't bother with anything else. The Extra Special Nigiri Sushi is what I get almost every time.Parking: If the nearby parking lot is full, I usually park at the parking garage across Castro. It's a short walk away.”
“By far the best tasting bbq in the Bay Area. Not only is the food great but the staff are ridiculously friendly. Gregory is the nicest guy. When we showed up towards the end of the day he went out of our way to accommodate our order even though they had run out of some of the popular meats and sides.”
“We called and they said they use fish gelatin (as opposed to pork), so we got their seasonal mousse cakes, which were tasty! The canele was not the best I have had, but I appreciate that they offer it!Dietary restrictions: Fish gelatin”
“Called on a Friday night and they happened to have a table for 5 available! Overall a very authentic experience - the hot pot flavors and ingredients are exactly what you would get in China (not Americanized at all). They also had a free sauce station which included side dishes! Like chicken feet. This also means the broth is quite spicy, as in "mild" is quite spicy already. We had a great time, and everything was delicious (except the tripe was not very fresh), and we finished the meal with free soft serve ice cream!”
“Went on Monday evening, it was full packed. We had to wait for 15-20 mins. Worth of wait time. Food quality and taste is good. Even its Nepali restaurant I felt Indian taste. We ate kothey momos, veg chowmen and. Panner chilly. All were delicious, especially kothey momos. You must also try masala tea, it was fantastic. Service was okay as it was busy. They charge 3% for credit card payments.”
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Momoya Sushi
“Pretty awesome sushi place. Ace roll is very much unique - have not seen anything like this anywhere else. Momoya roll and 911 roll are great too. Highly recommend.”
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La Fontaine
“The food is really good. The bouillabaisse and pizza were fantastic. There were lots of other items we want to go back and try. The wait staff were friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend going.”
Outdoor Dining
“Chicken is crispy, well seasoned, and juicy. Fries are also well seasoned & v tasty. employees are super nice. quickly became & continues to be one of my fave lunch spotsVegetarian options: there's a vegetarian chickpea+potato pattyParking: right behind the restaurant”
“Best boba I have ever had! I had the Creme Brulee Latte (also had black tea added to it) and it was so tasty! The boba pearls were so soft and chewy. The foam on top was delicious. I love that they use organic milk, which was the main reason I came. I can’t wait to come back and try more drinks.”
“Weird and wonderful combo of German and Greek / Middle Eastern cuisine. Literally has two menus. Both are great! Ephesus was my favorite place for lunch with friends. Now Olympus / Bierhauz is like an Ephesus+ reincarnation.”
“Cute little wine bar with a selection of wine options.The seating is quite comfortable, especially on the couches.One of the light bulbs in the cluster has a different hue from the others, which makes me itch to make it right.”
“The service is exceptional super fast and considerate. The food though is a little okay. The popcorn chicken has actual popcorn which sounds innovative but the combination just didn't work. The food was definitely in the smaller portions and the prices were definitely more expensive. Super great study place though.”
“Food was ready when I got there to pick it up. Food was great! It reminded me of the pizzas in Naples, Italy.Parking: I parked down the street around the corner, off to the side.”
“Love this place! Sushi was absolutely perfect. Fresh ingredients and meticulous craftsmanship resulted in sushi that was beyond words. And service were excellent. It's definitely a place I would love to visit again ??”
“Went on Monday evening, it was full packed. We had to wait for 15-20 mins. Worth of wait time. Food quality and taste is good. Even its Nepali restaurant I felt Indian taste. We ate kothey momos, veg chowmen and. Panner chilly. All were delicious, especially kothey momos. You must also try masala tea, it was fantastic. Service was okay as it was busy. They charge 3% for credit card payments.”
“I went today and ordered a burrito and vegetarian flautas for my girlfriend.It was the first time I had eaten there and let me tell you the food is very good.I strongly recommend it. Just please keep prices the same”
“The food is really good. The bouillabaisse and pizza were fantastic. There were lots of other items we want to go back and try. The wait staff were friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend going.”
“My daughter and I just dined at Chez TJ for the first time. We had heard such good things about Chef Stan's food and we were excited to try it. It was spectacular! What a fabulous evening we had. The ambiance was lovely, the staff was friendly and professional, and the food was the star. Each course was a combination of flavors and textures that were both beautiful and delicious. Only to be perfectly complemented by the wine pairing suggested by Ted, the excellent Sommelier. And those desserts. Wow! What a finish to an incredible meal. We ended our evening with a tour of the garden which looks lovely. We can't wait to come back in the summer months to enjoy that as well. Thank you Chez TJ for a wonderful experience!”
“The quality of food here is excellent. The availability of some of the menu options also depends on whether you visit for lunch, dinner, or brunch. The dinner menu is a bit limited and I wish they added Weisswurst and Wiener Schnitzel (veal) back to the dinner menu. But overall, dining at Ludwig’s is a great experience. My favorites are the Jägerschnitzel and the Currywurst. They also have a great selection of beers, of course, and the cocktail options are great as well.Parking: Small parking lot in back of restaurant plus plenty of street parking near by”
“If you're looking for a better than avg BBQ spot, this place has got you covered. Service is fast and friendly . Now the food while prepared nice. This is all about the sauce. Without it, then flavor just doesn't pop .”
“This place is Amazing! The food and drinks (wine) was fresh! They had truffle popcorn and charcuterie boards which is very Upscale if you know your foods! The price was awesome and very reasonable. The owner (Manuel Vasquez) and his staff was very hospitable. I will stop in everytime I am in California. I'm from Michigan and we need more Wine Bar's here. I absolutely loved the items mentioned above. My friend loved it also, even though he never heard of truffle and charcuterie. This Wine Bar also had great pizza's. Love this place!!!!”
“The veg ramen is so good. I visit atleast once a month. Being a vegetarian its hard to find good ramen places but this is hands down the best veg ramen place in the Bay! My friend is a non vegetarian, they like the veg one better.”
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Chez TJ
“My daughter and I just dined at Chez TJ for the first time. We had heard such good things about Chef Stan's food and we were excited to try it. It was spectacular! What a fabulous evening we had. The ambiance was lovely, the staff was friendly and professional, and the food was the star. Each course was a combination of flavors and textures that were both beautiful and delicious. Only to be perfectly complemented by the wine pairing suggested by Ted, the excellent Sommelier. And those desserts. Wow! What a finish to an incredible meal. We ended our evening with a tour of the garden which looks lovely. We can't wait to come back in the summer months to enjoy that as well. Thank you Chez TJ for a wonderful experience!”
“The quality of food here is excellent. The availability of some of the menu options also depends on whether you visit for lunch, dinner, or brunch. The dinner menu is a bit limited and I wish they added Weisswurst and Wiener Schnitzel (veal) back to the dinner menu. But overall, dining at Ludwig’s is a great experience. My favorites are the Jägerschnitzel and the Currywurst. They also have a great selection of beers, of course, and the cocktail options are great as well.Parking: Small parking lot in back of restaurant plus plenty of street parking near by”
“If you're looking for a better than avg BBQ spot, this place has got you covered. Service is fast and friendly . Now the food while prepared nice. This is all about the sauce. Without it, then flavor just doesn't pop .”
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“Found this gem in downtown mountainview, craving for hand pulled noodles. I was surprised with the al dente texture of the noodles in broth and over sauce mixture. The spicy beef noodle soup was tasty. The broth was clean and little with subtle spiciness. The sliced beef is not as tender as I would have liked. It was more chewy than tender. I really enjoyed the braised rib noodle dish- the flavor with the fresh veggies was good and the noodles was cooked perfectly. Definitely order the dumplings! We also order the pork and cabbage pie- it was a big flat version of a fried dumpling. I really enjoyed it! The service was good, the staff were friendly and attentive! They also took our orders at the table.”
“Excellent experience! Atmosphere was nice, service was quick and the food was great with a nice presentation. Felt like I was in Spain. Goat cheese was delicious, fried calamari was done perfectly and the shrimp was awesome.”
“Love this place. Have been a loyal customer for many years. Unfortunately after COVID many places went up in prices and down in quality, luckily it’s not the case for this place! The food is fresh and tastes good, and the people are so nice, they truly care about their customers.”
“Very good food!! Whenever I order the chips, they cut them almost together or after the order, they should correct that, lps chips are the input, please correct it!!”
“This has become my husband and my go-to place for a quick, delicious breakfast. I usually get a skillet - every one I've tried comes out piping hot and packed with flavor - and a freshly squeezed orange juice. Unlike many other places, their orange juice is actually real freshly squeezed juice! Service is lightning fast, even when the place is packed.”
“California diaries・I keep coming here and eating delicious food!Delicious seafood, vegetables, and meat ?It's delicious?Here are the meal details!It's a sushi restaurant with a spacious space, a wonderful counter with the smell of wood, and a live performance that feels like a stage, where you can watch the craftsmen work right in front of you.Wood, concrete, pottery, glass...I liked the simple and relaxed feel of this shop♪They also give detailed explanations of the ingredients.Seasonal ingredients are incorporated throughout, giving you a sense of the season and a quality that makes you feel like you're in Tokyo!Tuna ? is aged for 14 days from Spain.Tonight's course is called sea urchin special.(I'm drunk, so I may have missed something)☑︎Yuzu pepper sesame tofu☑︎Mekabu☑︎Grilled firefly squid☑︎Boiledsushi☑︎Hokkaido scallops☑︎Sweet shrimp☑︎Striped horse mackerel☑︎Tuna☑︎Sumika sea urchin☑︎Medium Toro☑︎Lean meat☑︎Sea urchin seaweed☑︎Conger eel☑︎Ball☑︎Smoked cherry salmon finishSea urchin special☑︎Simmered sea urchin and eggplant☑︎Sea urchin x rice crackers☑︎Chawanmushi☑︎FutomakiEnd with matcha ?Originally.Extra editionFrom here, I decided to drink Kistler!☑︎Hotaru squid marinated in oki☑︎Semi-boiled salmon roe✔️Sake list☑︎Ohmine Yamadanishiki "2 Grain"☑︎Kurozaemon Junmai Daiginjo Nama Genshu☑︎Juyondai Junmai Muroka✔️Wine list☑︎DOM PÉRIGNON VINTAGE 2013☑︎Kistler Chardonnay Cuvee Cathleen2009I shared all the alcohol with the owner and everyone.Dom Peri 2013 has a clean, neutral flavor that goes well with sushi. And three things about sake:The unfiltered unfiltered sake from the 14th generation was refreshing and refreshing like water, and it was amazing! Kistler is said to be the best Chardonnay in Napa, and is elegant with concentrated fruit flavor, fresh acidity, and minerality. It went well with sushi. I am proud that I was able to come up with a very fun pairing this time too.This wine is called a cult wine due to its popularity, low production volume, and difficulty in obtaining it! !Located in the Russian River Valley, Kistler’s Burgundian style Chardonnays have achieved a “Cult Chardonnay” status because of their traditional style and extraordinary, Grand Cru character.#winery trip #oyster trip #trip2024#cultwine”
“Great experience, we were welcomed with warmth and personal attention from the owner/chef as well as our amazing server. Great food over all and multiple options for everyone including vegan/vegetarian and gluten free. Decent wine list and comparatively not over priced. Highly recommended.”
“Great place for groups or just to hang out with a couple of friends. Recommend the patio when the weather is good.Service has always been on point and friendly. They have also offered good recommendations.Menu could use more vegan and vegetarian options. The couple they do have are good. Entrees are good but their apps are better. Particularly the pretzels, truffle fries, sliders and the sausage plate (which is practically a meal with 3 sausages, toasted bread, sauerkraut, and I think mashed potatoes).Desserts: the donuts take a while and most of our group really liked them. I just found them a little too sweet for my taste and preferred the crème brûlée. The chocolate cake was good but we wanted lava or something inside. Instead there was more chocolate outside on the plate. ?Parking: There are parking lots and street parking available fairly close to the restaurant. However, recommend do going early as it is downtown. I feel like I’ve been fairly lucky every time I’ve gone as I’m able to park in the lot behind the restaurant or find same block street parking fairly quickly, which I know is unusual.”
“The Beef Rib Udon at Hanabi Sushi is a must-try! The broth is rich and flavorful, the noodles are perfectly cooked, and the beef ribs are incredibly tender. The portions are generous and the service is always friendly. This has become my go-to spot for a satisfying and delicious meal!”
“I got the mix platter which was pretty expensive ($40) but oh boy all the different meats were amazing and on point. Would definitely go again for the meats.Service was a bit tricky with a few different waiters taking orders and bringing stuff, sometimes mixing things up. We all got the right food and drinks in the end but it could have been smoother”
“Not much crowd on Saturday night. I liked it. The atmosphere was nice with good decor. The staff was excellent, serving us with no problem. The food was also excellent, good mexican food. I had the enchiladas, good sauce with vegetables. We also had burrito, nachos they were very tasty and had good flavor. You should try if you like mexican food. Maybe come early to see some people around.”
“Really cute & chic bakery with delicious pastries. The store is really spacious -- you can order your coffee & pastries for take out but there's also a whole section of the restaurant where you can sit down and eat as well. I really enjoyed the flat croissant. For me, it's the best part of the croissant -- the crispiness and flakiness of a croissant. The strawberry glaze and freeze-dried strawberries also added a nice touch. Would come back just for this. The almond croissant was pretty good but not amazing. The croissant itself was flaky and fluffy. The filling was good but personally thought there was too much filling so that's all you taste in eat bite. It's a little too overpowering and felt like I was mainly just eating that. 100% have to heat it up before eating -- otherwise, it tastes very mid. Overall, their desserts & pastries are yummy but don't think it's worth the drive here if you don't live in the area.”
“Everything about this place is awesome. From the manager to the hostess , everyone is greeting you with a smile. There's no member of their staff that don't seem to not want to be there. Everything there is a positive vibe. Cheers.”
“The food, service & atmosphere were amazing. Jesus & Mauricio were incredible and made us feel like at home. My experience with them was increíble. I highly recommend this place. This bar it’s the bomb.”
“He just kept mumbling something about Il Fornaio in Mountain View, So I ask the Weasel what the hell's in Mountain View, we're almost to San Francisco and if you want Italian food we'll go to North Beach and get it.We must have Trimshoen at least 40 Flangler Hips down at the Hatbox Canyon Ranch for old Peckerwood Johnson, and we were tired and hungry. I took my pal Weasel along to keep the Higgliediggers sharp, ready and full of oil, and he did nothing but complain about everything, and now he wants to stop at the Mountain View Il Fornaio Italian Restaurant for some pasta, he says it's the best in the bay area! 5 stars he says ☆☆☆☆☆”
“This place is Amazing! The food and drinks (wine) was fresh! They had truffle popcorn and charcuterie boards which is very Upscale if you know your foods! The price was awesome and very reasonable. The owner (Manuel Vasquez) and his staff was very hospitable. I will stop in everytime I am in California. I'm from Michigan and we need more Wine Bar's here. I absolutely loved the items mentioned above. My friend loved it also, even though he never heard of truffle and charcuterie. This Wine Bar also had great pizza's. Love this place!!!!”
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Yugen Ramen
“The veg ramen is so good. I visit atleast once a month. Being a vegetarian its hard to find good ramen places but this is hands down the best veg ramen place in the Bay! My friend is a non vegetarian, they like the veg one better.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“This location is one of the best. They keep their traffic in drive-thru flowing especially at late hours. My experience with customer service has ALWAYS been positive.Food wise, I've NEVER had to take my food back or toss it. On 1 or 2 occasions, my fries weren't hot (fresh) and in saying that please make them fresh or ensure you serve hot/warm fries for every order. It really ruins the enjoyment when you have a nicely fresh made sandwhich or burger and your fries are cold.Otherwise, thank you! I don't expect perfection, but decent quality. I recommend this location for those who need a good Jack in the box location if you are from the Sunnyvale and or Mountain View area.”
“I really like the fact they are open all day & night. So for those 4am cravings it's perfect.Parking: Its at the end of a mini shopping area near Costco”
“Fantastic food truck with a unique mix of Mexican and French dishes. The chicken tacos were amazing - fresh and flavorful. The beignets were also delicious - nice and airy.The chef has experience cooking at a French restaurant, and that shows in the quality of the French items.”
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ViVe Sol
“My favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. The enchiladas suizas are my fav. The margaritas are one of the best I’ve ever had. Brought several friends here, none were disappointed! Always good service :)”
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Sushi Arashi
“Very high quality fish with great portion sizes. I came here with a few friends and we were all very satisfied. I got the dinner combo with 2 orders of sashimi (16 pieces total) and the pieces were very big, fatty, and high quality. My friends got the sake don (also very high quality salmon) and the chicken katsu, which came with a mountain of chicken katsu and was great for the price. I will definitely be coming back as this is one of the best sushi restaurants I've been to in the bay area.”
Takeout Restaurants
“I love verde and I used to go to the cupertino one all the time as a kid before it closed. My boyfriend and I come here all the time for the nostalgia.The drinks are still amazing and the popcorn chicken is delicious!Our fav is strawberry jasmine milk tea :)”
“3/13/24The Don's Deli2105 Old Middlefield RdMountain View, CA 94043I was in the area so I stopped in at around noon on a Wednesday. It's a small sandwich shop in a strip mall at the corner of Rengstorff and Old Middlefield Way. Parking was okay for the small mall with two rows of spaces. It was busy with many people waiting to pick up their orders. Don't plan on eating in, I counted 7 chairs for the 3 small tables.I ordered Don's Original Tri-Tip on Sour Dough. The sandwich was hefty with a good amount of thinly sliced beef with a subtle teriyaki flavor. The quality of the meat was good with no fat and tender (for Tri-Tip). It was a little chewy but I expected that. It was soaked with dressing and messy, don't attempt to eat in your car.You order and pay at the register and wait for your name to be called. The sandwich was tasty and a good value. It's repeatable.”
“TLDR Butter Chicken Pizza! I have a confession to make... I LOVE Indian Pizza. I love Indian food (improbably, since I don't like spicy!) and I love Pizza! So to me, it's a match made in heaven! First time, I had this perfect mashup was about 15 years ago in Los Gatos, near my old workplace. Since that place closed, I haven't had a decent one since, and I've looked! I found this place on Yelp, and thought it would be the perfect place to meet my old co-workers for lunch. I was a bit wrong. The first sign of trouble is, you don't actually see the sign for this place. It's called Fast Pizza, instead. Second problem is the word... Fast. As in, this place seems to be primarily meant for take-out (like Pizza Hut is nowadays). There were only 2 small tables in the place, with chairs that were a size too high. This is not a good first impression. We managed to take the high table, that only had 2 high chairs for the 3 of us. Awkward! But the pizza was worth it! I'm super glad the guy taking the order asked us if we like Cilantro on it. NO! I hate that herb, and I'm super glad the guy asked us about it. The butter chicken wasn't that spicy, which was right up my alley. The chicken itself was baked very well... juicy and not dry at all. And the sauce was simply delicious. Much better than any marinara sauce. I think if I lived close by, I would gladly come to this place. I really like the pizza, it was flavorful, chicken was juicy and the dough was fluffy. Unfortunately it's a bit too far for take-out. I guess my search for the perfect Indian Pizza place continues!”
“Pretty awesome sushi place. Ace roll is very much unique - have not seen anything like this anywhere else. Momoya roll and 911 roll are great too. Highly recommend.”
“Great for a quick filling meal. I had the chicken udon entree and cheese fries. The chicken was completely unseasoned so I had to add a lot of sauce. But the fries were amazing.”
“Pros: Nice atmosphere, pink decorations (!) and there are tables inside. The tea we got was ok, and you self-order in a table that gives you many options to make your selection as preferred.Cons: It took quite long to get the order ready, even though there was no line.”
“I love their tacos and grilled chicken burritos. Every time I go there I get their super burritos and some tacos on the side. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for some delicious tacos and burritos!Parking: Can park at the parking lot and on the street right by the taco truck.”
“Fantastic food truck with a unique mix of Mexican and French dishes. The chicken tacos were amazing - fresh and flavorful. The beignets were also delicious - nice and airy.The chef has experience cooking at a French restaurant, and that shows in the quality of the French items.”
“My favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. The enchiladas suizas are my fav. The margaritas are one of the best I’ve ever had. Brought several friends here, none were disappointed! Always good service :)”
“I had breakfast here. It was fine, but expensive for an omelet and a cup of tea. At the price (nearly $40 all in) I would have expected something more "wow". I've had tastier meals at places with worse atmospheres and more reasonable prices.”
“Today I ordered a roasted barley milk tea for myself and a passion fruit green tea for my friend. They tasted refreshing and are very affordable! The service has always been friendly and efficient. I’ll definitely stop by again next time I’m in downtown Mountain View. :)”
“Very high quality fish with great portion sizes. I came here with a few friends and we were all very satisfied. I got the dinner combo with 2 orders of sashimi (16 pieces total) and the pieces were very big, fatty, and high quality. My friends got the sake don (also very high quality salmon) and the chicken katsu, which came with a mountain of chicken katsu and was great for the price. I will definitely be coming back as this is one of the best sushi restaurants I've been to in the bay area.”
“Food here was excellent. The only reason it is 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the fact that there is no indoor space or seating. But still worth it. I believe the other locations might have indoor seating, but I've never been and don't know.”
“The namesake sushi, eighty-eight roll,was great and nicely presented with poke pieces on top. The regular rolls: spider, Philly, and Negihama had chewy seaweed (not a crispy bite) wrap and not as fun and tasty. The agedashi tofu was nice and the hot sake was generous. They were busy so they couldn't always check when we needed water or additional ginger to add flavor to sushi.”
“Loved the food, service. Ambience at the Castro Street location in downtown Mtn View was fabulous. Great for vegetarians. Lots of choices and everythinga yum. What's not to like?Dishes recommended : hummus plate, sampler of ghanoushes, schnitzels”
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Zareen's
“Food here was excellent. The only reason it is 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the fact that there is no indoor space or seating. But still worth it. I believe the other locations might have indoor seating, but I've never been and don't know.”
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Katsu
“California diaries・I keep coming here and eating delicious food!Delicious seafood, vegetables, and meat ?It's delicious?Here are the meal details!It's a sushi restaurant with a spacious space, a wonderful counter with the smell of wood, and a live performance that feels like a stage, where you can watch the craftsmen work right in front of you.Wood, concrete, pottery, glass...I liked the simple and relaxed feel of this shop♪They also give detailed explanations of the ingredients.Seasonal ingredients are incorporated throughout, giving you a sense of the season and a quality that makes you feel like you're in Tokyo!Tuna ? is aged for 14 days from Spain.Tonight's course is called sea urchin special.(I'm drunk, so I may have missed something)☑︎Yuzu pepper sesame tofu☑︎Mekabu☑︎Grilled firefly squid☑︎Boiledsushi☑︎Hokkaido scallops☑︎Sweet shrimp☑︎Striped horse mackerel☑︎Tuna☑︎Sumika sea urchin☑︎Medium Toro☑︎Lean meat☑︎Sea urchin seaweed☑︎Conger eel☑︎Ball☑︎Smoked cherry salmon finishSea urchin special☑︎Simmered sea urchin and eggplant☑︎Sea urchin x rice crackers☑︎Chawanmushi☑︎FutomakiEnd with matcha ?Originally.Extra editionFrom here, I decided to drink Kistler!☑︎Hotaru squid marinated in oki☑︎Semi-boiled salmon roe✔️Sake list☑︎Ohmine Yamadanishiki "2 Grain"☑︎Kurozaemon Junmai Daiginjo Nama Genshu☑︎Juyondai Junmai Muroka✔️Wine list☑︎DOM PÉRIGNON VINTAGE 2013☑︎Kistler Chardonnay Cuvee Cathleen2009I shared all the alcohol with the owner and everyone.Dom Peri 2013 has a clean, neutral flavor that goes well with sushi. And three things about sake:The unfiltered unfiltered sake from the 14th generation was refreshing and refreshing like water, and it was amazing! Kistler is said to be the best Chardonnay in Napa, and is elegant with concentrated fruit flavor, fresh acidity, and minerality. It went well with sushi. I am proud that I was able to come up with a very fun pairing this time too.This wine is called a cult wine due to its popularity, low production volume, and difficulty in obtaining it! !Located in the Russian River Valley, Kistler’s Burgundian style Chardonnays have achieved a “Cult Chardonnay” status because of their traditional style and extraordinary, Grand Cru character.#winery trip #oyster trip #trip2024#cultwine”
“The namesake sushi, eighty-eight roll,was great and nicely presented with poke pieces on top. The regular rolls: spider, Philly, and Negihama had chewy seaweed (not a crispy bite) wrap and not as fun and tasty. The agedashi tofu was nice and the hot sake was generous. They were busy so they couldn't always check when we needed water or additional ginger to add flavor to sushi.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“If you want a real burger go in and out the best hamburger in california but the only thing bad is the suoer long line for get ready your order you have to wait like 40-55min”
“Love the DD protein style, really taste the meat.Parking: Best to park on the street or across the street at the shopping center. Makes for easy exit as well. Drive thru goes through parking.”
“really great curry, very authentic and not very expensive. Gobi 65 and samosa chaat were also decent, but the Dum Ka Gosht (mutton curry) was definitely the highlight.”
“My friend and I are 25 now and we've been coming here since we were teenagers. We used to go to Rasputin when it was behind Caffino, good times! And now my husband comes here and so does my little sister. It was rad then and it's still a good place. My favorite drink is the Andies Mint Fresco, but I've gotten almost everything on the menu. Im pretty sure it's the reason I've never really been to Starbucks and probably why I really don't like it.”
“I got the nutty bowl. It was great, but you could make the same thing easily at home. I guess you could say this about many things though. The service was not great, as there one women working. She was very shy. Not great for customer service. She was rude to the little boy who came in after me. That being said, unlike other reviews, my food came out quickly. This spot has huge potential, since the location and quality of the delicious food, but the inside is very sad. However, 4 stars since my bowl was great, and that’s what I came in for.Vegetarian options: Everything on the menu is vegetarian except for the steak wrap and bowl. Vast vegetarian selection. 99% percent of the menu.Dietary restrictions: Most items are gluten free and vegan. Some bowls have honey but you could ask for a swap with maple or simply to remove it. All dietary restrictions can be accommodated here as the food can be easily personalised.”
“It's about time they replaced Wendy's! Missed having another option besides KFC, pizza, McDonald's and BK! So far, it looks clean (from what I can see from the drive thru), the workers don't have a "lazy, I don't wanna be here" attitude (yet) and its never crowded whenever ive been there!”
“This is my favorite McDonald's in the whole Bay Area. The place is always clean, efficient whether ordering through drive-thru or inside.The food is always fresh and delicious, you literally can taste and feel the difference, comparing to other locations.All employees are always friendly, nice, and do their best in exceeding expectations from a fast food place.”
“The customer service was great and the chicken was hot crispy and fresh!Parking: ...I usually use the drive-thru. It's very convenient and right off the freeway.”
“Food was delicious, warm and as expected. Biscuit was perfect. The place is a bit dingy. Partially the lighting, partially the building needs to be painted and the sign upgraded. Franchise owner is clearly cheap. Staff was friendly and Christian worked hard to fulfill orders.Didn’t have honey mustard but had it listed. Comeon guys.”
“Food was nice and hot. I prefer to wait a bit as they make it, not like McDonald's, where everything is already cooked and left in pre-warming trays. Service was still fast and ”
“Loved the food, service. Ambience at the Castro Street location in downtown Mtn View was fabulous. Great for vegetarians. Lots of choices and everythinga yum. What's not to like?Dishes recommended : hummus plate, sampler of ghanoushes, schnitzels”
“Love this place. Love the shredded chicken burrito with red sauce, chicken tortilla soup, margaritas, servers all friendly, prices very reasonable, quick service. Miss the original one out on Shoreline “The Blue Roof”Parking: Limited on a busy night. Adjacent to multiple public parking lots.Kid-friendliness: We bring our 2 and 5 year old here weekly. They love them and are very accommodating.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes. ADA compliant with a ramp to the entrance.”
“Great experience, we were welcomed with warmth and personal attention from the owner/chef as well as our amazing server. Great food over all and multiple options for everyone including vegan/vegetarian and gluten free. Decent wine list and comparatively not over priced. Highly recommended.”
Cheap Eats
“I would come here to buy so many mango mochis! Nice chew with sweet mango filling. Fresh and so delicious. Small Chinese bakery located in Downtown Mountain View. Park and walk to get there. Has lots of great breads and treats. It's cash only so make a quick trip to the bank prior! Not a big line. Quick and easy visit.”
“Delicious, fast, and friendly. Exactly what you want in a taco truck. I got the bean burrito and taco plate. To me, if they can care enough for the simple items to make them good, everything else has the potential to be great. Will definitely be back”
“Used to frequent this cafe when I lived in SoCal so I was happy to see them open up in the Bay Area. Ube flan cupcakes were just as good as I remember. Moist ube cupcake and a creamy flan topping. They had a buy 4 pastry get a free hibiscus calamansi cooler which was a sweet deal. If you're an ube fan, this place is a must.”
“Had my first TBread experience yesterday and my oh my I'm craving TBread again ?. The bread in itself is an experience all together. I love how it's crispy fresh on the outside and delightful on the inside ?. I love and enjoyed the grilled pork Bahn mi so much, it wasn't over flavored, the meat was tender and just right with a combination of light spice from the fresh jalapeño mixed in with cilantro and the pickled veggies, mouth is watering again ?. Oh before I forget, I also tried out their Vietnamese coffee and WOW, wished I had 3 more. Glad to have discovered this place through doordash. ??”
“Great burritos and price.Regular is a good handheld size, and they have a super larger option if you want to share or same some for tomorrow. There's also a small option, but doesn't really seem worth it to me.”
“The food was good and the service was great but I was expecting more for the shawerma this type of shawerma should be advertised as grilled chicken in a pan with shawerma seasoning because this is a pan cooked. Shawerma should be in a skewer. But overall good ”
“I had to place orders for an event i coordinated and the food was perfect. The food was prepared in the time selected and the service at pick up was super friendly and helpful. I highly recommend for great tasting food, friendly service and perfect for planning orders for big events.”
“The coffee bean taste and aroma are evident with every sip, offering a fresh sensation. I like their balance of cappuccino —it’s foamy yet doesn’t overpower the espresso. Local, casual, relaxed vibes inside makes you feel like your go-to neighborhood coffee shop. Plenty of seats, with some outdoor seating available when weather permits. Baristas are friendly too.”
“SOOO GOOD!! We got the shrimp burrito, al pastor torta, and tried the seafood soup. LOVED everything — the burrito was filling and had amazingly fresh avocado, the seafood was super fresh, and the bread for the torta was sooo good. Definitely going to come back for more!!Service was quick and very friendly. Picnic seating and card accepted.”
“Cute store with outside seating. Impressive macrons are good little desserts for those that don't want too much sugar. The outdoor seating provides a nice place for hanging out.The inside of the store could be a little more tidy and organized. Maybe consider hiding all the supplies from the customers' view.”
“A nice self-service restaurant in the pedestrian zone. There is more standing room on the lower floor and quiet seating upstairs. You can also buy different coffee roasts.”
“It's been a while since I've been here, but I often think back to the time when I worked in this plaza and remember Sam and his wife, the kindest folks in the restaurant biz that you'll ever meet. The food is always great, and the company even better. Eating here feels just like coming home!”
“All I can say is TINA!!!!! This is a long overdue review on their cakes. Tina is fantastic!!! You should order all your cakes here!! Forget regular cakes. Order ice cream cakes for now on. I have been convinced for years and order from here for all my personal needs. Recently I ordered for another reason and the cake was a hit! It literally took the cake lol!! Thank you, Tina!!! T for Talent!!! T for terrific!!!!”
“Over the summer I ordered via TooGoodToGo, which this location offers regularly. For $4.35 I got a couple of pastries, muffin and 2 cookies. I would buy again if I plan to be in downtown Mountain View, but I wouldn't go out of my way.”
“I've been trying different coffee shops to switch it up and find new favorites rather than the obvious chains. I would like to be able to sit and hang out while drinking my coffee; this didn't happen at Zombie Runner as it's more of a take out place (2 small tables and chairs outside with weather that is below 60, so that was not appealing). While the environment was not what I am looking for, I have to say the coffee was delicious(I ordered a basic latte with caramel) and I am enjoying it while sitting in my car (insert sad face for being in my car when I would rather be relaxing in a cozy cafe). The young lady who helped me was very pleasant and patient when I couldn't decide what I wanted. I haven't read the other reviews because I didn't want to have any expectations, but I also want to add that parking was super easy as it was right on the street in front of the coffee shop (which is attached to the Verve apartments). So, while it won't be a place that I will stop by for meeting up with a friend, I would definitely pick up a coffee to go if it was on my way to some place.”
“Regular spot when I'm in the bay. Long wait time is normal during dinner. Just make sure you check and join the waitlist on yelp. Lots of options for AYCE. The food came out insanely fast just a couple of minutes after taking the order with the pad.Lastly, it's 2024 and still a bunch of uneducated peeing on toilet seats #SMH #animals”
“We absolutely love this place, it has by far the best hummus around.We ordered the classic hummus and tzatziki. They were both incredible.We opted to try their spanakopita, which in my opinion wasn't as good as others I've had. They come 2 to an order so that was a pleasant surprise. I would stick to the dips next time.”
“Great place for groups or just to hang out with a couple of friends. Recommend the patio when the weather is good.Service has always been on point and friendly. They have also offered good recommendations.Menu could use more vegan and vegetarian options. The couple they do have are good. Entrees are good but their apps are better. Particularly the pretzels, truffle fries, sliders and the sausage plate (which is practically a meal with 3 sausages, toasted bread, sauerkraut, and I think mashed potatoes).Desserts: the donuts take a while and most of our group really liked them. I just found them a little too sweet for my taste and preferred the crème brûlée. The chocolate cake was good but we wanted lava or something inside. Instead there was more chocolate outside on the plate. ?Parking: There are parking lots and street parking available fairly close to the restaurant. However, recommend do going early as it is downtown. I feel like I’ve been fairly lucky every time I’ve gone as I’m able to park in the lot behind the restaurant or find same block street parking fairly quickly, which I know is unusual.”
Latest Reviews
“Love this place. Have been a loyal customer for many years. Unfortunately after COVID many places went up in prices and down in quality, luckily it’s not the case for this place! The food is fresh and tastes good, and the people are so nice, they truly care about their customers.”
“Alberta's was great. I went for the beginner and intermediate classes followed by the open dancing. It was a $15 entrance fee for the night. The door said no tennis shoes and T-shirts but that was enforced. You are allowed to bring in one sealed standard size water bottle with you or it is $3 to buy one. For sustainability reasons I really wish you could just purchase a glass of water or bring your own reusable. It was very warm inside and very crowded since it was a Friday night. There was also a coat check available. Overall had a great time and will definitely go back. Bicycle parking is available right in front.”
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“Everything about this place is awesome. From the manager to the hostess , everyone is greeting you with a smile. There's no member of their staff that don't seem to not want to be there. Everything there is a positive vibe. Cheers.”
“My fiancé and I enjoy coming here! This location has a nice atmosphere with a large interior, a nice outdoor space with fire heaters, as well as a bar inside.I have only tried a few food items here, but have always enjoyed getting the protein bowls (pictured is the “Mexican Grill” bowl with shrimp from tonight).Some of the cocktails are tasty as well. We recommend trying one or both of the cocktails with passion fruit.Just wanted to throw a positive review out there since we’ve been here at least five times now, and I got a couple nice photos of our food today! ?”
“Came here with my girls for happy hour one day and I was actually quite surprised by the quality despite it being on the HH menu! We pretty much ordered everything from the HH selection. We started off with some cocktails which were super refreshing. We got 2 orders of pan con tomate, papas bravas, croquetas de jamon, pintxos morunos, and hamburgers which fed 10 people. If you're coming here for good vibes with a group of people, I would definitely recommend coming during happy hour when it's a little more affordable!”
“I ate here last weekend and I still haven't been able to stop thinking about it. The food was exquisite, some of the best sushi I ever had. They also were doing a kakuni dish as the special of the day that was so rich I saw stars. Great service, DBZ songs playing on speakers, such a fun time. There was a little bit of a wait since it was a Friday night, but it was absolutely worth it. Excellent all around.”
“Always a treat to come here. The food is better than most. The service and atmosphere make it a good casual night out. The price is reasonable and the fun factor is great!”
“The food, service & atmosphere were amazing. Jesus & Mauricio were incredible and made us feel like at home. My experience with them was increíble. I highly recommend this place. This bar it’s the bomb.”
“Staff is extremly eager for suggestions, reviews and presenting food . They keep on inventing new dishes, improving existing ones. must have for catering.Vegetarian options: All goodDietary restrictions: All goodParking: nice”
“Service was great, food was fantastic. Visited Scratch for a birthday dinner and excited to go back. Deviled eggs and Brussels sprouts are must dos. Highly recommend!For being a Saturday, we were shocked at how slow it was.”
“He just kept mumbling something about Il Fornaio in Mountain View, So I ask the Weasel what the hell's in Mountain View, we're almost to San Francisco and if you want Italian food we'll go to North Beach and get it.We must have Trimshoen at least 40 Flangler Hips down at the Hatbox Canyon Ranch for old Peckerwood Johnson, and we were tired and hungry. I took my pal Weasel along to keep the Higgliediggers sharp, ready and full of oil, and he did nothing but complain about everything, and now he wants to stop at the Mountain View Il Fornaio Italian Restaurant for some pasta, he says it's the best in the bay area! 5 stars he says ☆☆☆☆☆”
“Quite a fantastic restaurant. The Fresno Fig burger, with fig jam and goat cheese, was simply perfect, and Tuesday wine is 1/2 price, as well. Overall a really great dinner!”
“If you want a real burger go in and out the best hamburger in california but the only thing bad is the suoer long line for get ready your order you have to wait like 40-55min”
“Chicken is crispy, well seasoned, and juicy. Fries are also well seasoned & v tasty. employees are super nice. quickly became & continues to be one of my fave lunch spotsVegetarian options: there's a vegetarian chickpea+potato pattyParking: right behind the restaurant”
“Found this gem in downtown mountainview, craving for hand pulled noodles. I was surprised with the al dente texture of the noodles in broth and over sauce mixture. The spicy beef noodle soup was tasty. The broth was clean and little with subtle spiciness. The sliced beef is not as tender as I would have liked. It was more chewy than tender. I really enjoyed the braised rib noodle dish- the flavor with the fresh veggies was good and the noodles was cooked perfectly. Definitely order the dumplings! We also order the pork and cabbage pie- it was a big flat version of a fried dumpling. I really enjoyed it! The service was good, the staff were friendly and attentive! They also took our orders at the table.”
“First time a Broma. The overall experience was good, great service, the food was very good but! I was disappointing about how spicy the dishes were (4 of us) . I felt I was at Mexican restaurant (don't get me wrong, I love Mexican food) No one in the group was not expecting to eat spicy dishes, we are all from Spain :-)”
“Love the DD protein style, really taste the meat.Parking: Best to park on the street or across the street at the shopping center. Makes for easy exit as well. Drive thru goes through parking.”
“Exquisite meal. For us, the $145 omakase experience was an extravagance, but we felt that we got our money's worth. The sushi portion included unusual fish we'd never had before. Most if not all the fish was flown in from Japan.”