Chez TJ
- 938 Villa St., Mountain View, 94041, United States
- 225 - 260 USD • Contemporary, American
Reservations are not available for this restaurant on our site
Find similar restaurantsChez TJ
- 938 Villa St., Mountain View, 94041, United States
- 225 - 260 USD • Contemporary, American
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Nestled into a charming 19th-century Victorian in the heart of downtown Mountain View, Chez TJ likes to kick it old school. This elder statesman in the fine-dining scene flaunts an elegant and welcoming streak thanks to a smattering of antique pictures and Venetian blown-glass table lamps that infuse the room with a romantic feel. And the servers? Always adept and sharply attired, of course.
Having launched the career of many a culinary legend, including its current leader—Jarad Gallagher—this kitchen showcases contemporary French cuisine by way of one tasting. Featuring a number of courses, the menu aims at highlighting ingredients sourced from within 100 miles as well as exploring global territory. Standouts include line-caught Baja sea bass, a crispy-skinned fillet garnished with nasturtium leaves handpicked from the garden and plated with a porcini mushroom purée. Follow this up with Alaskan king crab enticingly harmonized with a fiery barbecue sauce, cooling sprouts, and pop of finger lime.
The optional cheese course should be compulsory with its 26-month-aged Gouda reduced to a creamy fondue. Finally, dip your spoon into the smooth-as-velvet Valrhona dark chocolate crémeux.
- m One MICHELIN Star: High quality cooking, worth a stop!
- ô Very comfortable restaurant
Specialty
- Japanese buri, apple and wasabi granita
- Alaskan King crab, chili bbq sauce, coconut nage
- Valrhona Gunaja chocolate cremeux
Subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to get news and updates about the MICHELIN Guide
SubscribeFollow the MICHELIN Guide on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes information
