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Chez TJ

938 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7466
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Ranked #5 of 199 restaurants in Mountain View
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Price range: 42 AUD - 82 AUD
Cuisines: French, American, Californian
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Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Shoreline & Castro
Transit: CalTrain: Mountain View
Description: Attentive service, fresh flowers and soft music surround guests at this intimate, special occasion Michelin Starred, restaurant in downtown Mountain View. Inside a lovely Victorian home, Chef Joseph Elenterio creates a contemporary French cuisine that accentuates the vibrant, fresh flavors found naturally in high quality products. Chez TJ's menus lead guests through an exciting evening of culinary pleasure. Our prix fixe style encourages a relaxed and enjoyable evening of dining and conversation. Four dining rooms provide an intimate setting for a special dinner with family and friends. One Star Michelin 2010 Guide, "Top Restaurants 2007" SF Examiner, "Three and 1/2 Stars" - San Francisco Magazine and San Jose Mercury News. Top Scores, Zagat & Gayot Dining Guides 2007.
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Henderson, Nevada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

If you have a special event to celebrate (engagement, milestone birthday, etc.) this is the place to do it. This restaurant was originally a French restaurant but the menu is now more eclectic. It still features unique tasty offerings which you can have paired with the perfect wine. The menu is a tasting menu with multiple courses of top quality... More

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San Mateo, CA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

This was an excellent evening out with friends - I highly recommend it for a dining experience. Price fixe menu - choose between one or the other and I suggest ordering a bottle of wine to share. The pairing menu was quite a bit more $$. More

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Mountain View, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

This is "our" place for celebrating occassions with a fine meal (expensive, but worth it if you can afford it). Prix fixe menu that changes monthly. We can always count on them to use fresh and local ingredients that put together a never disappointing meal. The ingredients all sound familiar but, the flavors and textures are something I have never... More

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Manila, Philippines
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

We had an excellent dinner there. It's not easy managing a group of 14 people but they did well. The meal was slower than we would've liked but that could've done with our size. Planning the dinner went relatively well. The woman I was in contact with didn't work there all days of the week which was difficult but manageable.... More

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N. California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

I had dinner here on my 30th birthday and it was the best meal ever. Just amazing, tasty food in a unique setting. Very romantic. More

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Palo Alto, California
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

We had an excellent meal at Chez TJ. We had the smaller menu which allowed us to each order something different so that we could try more dishes. All of our dishes were wonderful, and we were surprised that once we got to the meat course, those dishes were still subtle, not overwhelming, and as good (or even better than)... More

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Saratoga, CA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011
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I hadn't been to Chez TJ in years, so when some friends suggested it, it seemed like a good time to revisit this cozy restaurant nestled in a Victorian home. We all got the 4-course menu and agreed that there were some real standouts - namely the cauliflower soup, the sea bass, the cheese plate and the chocolate tart. Stay... More

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San Diego, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

My husband and I spent or first anniversay at chez tj. It is an cozy, intimate place with limited seating and customized dining. We really enjoyed the chef menu special with around 4 courses. The menu changes all the time so they print them daily. They let us take the dated menu home since it was our anniversary date. They... More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011

Enjoyed a privat wine pairing dinner at this location. Pairings were done well, food was good but typical small plates. Nice wine variety. But the bread & butter....yum!! Location is good. Building is Pre 1900's home, so is older & small. But it was clean & cared for. More

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San Jose, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

Brought our teen here for dinner with my husband one night. Had the prix fixed menu (awesome deal by the way) and the service and food was elegant and delicious!! The amuse bouche was awesome and their tray of desserts was fantastic. They make this homemade candy that is soft and chewy that I would go back to that restaurant... More

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