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Chez TJ

$50 and over

Contemporary French

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Attentive service, fresh flowers and soft music surround guests at this intimate, Michelin Starred restaurant in downtown Mountain View.

Inside a Victorian home, Executive Chef Stan Michalski is pleased to join the culinary team as Executive Chef as of January 2024, bringing his vast Michelin experience and passion for locally-sourced ingredients to further Chez TJ’s exceptional legacy. Stan brings Chez TJ not just culinary mastery, but a deep love of hospitality—believing what matters most is bringing people together over a delicious meal.

Our pre-fixe Chef's Tasting menu encourages an enjoyable evening of dining and conversation.

Chef's Tasting Menu $250
Garden Tasting Menu $165
Optional Wine Pairing $175
Service Charge 20%
For parties of 6 or more a deposit of $125 /per person is required
When booking reservations, please indicate any dietary restrictions. It may not be possible to accommodate all restrictions and food allergies. For reservation assistance, call 650-964-7466

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Executive chef: Stan Michalski

MICHELIN 1 Star2024
MICHELIN 1 Star2023
MICHELIN 1 Star2022

From the OpenTable editors: When it opened in 1982, Chez TJ helped usher in a new era of fine dining in the South Bay. Whether at an intimate table inside the historic Victorian home or on the lush outdoor patio illuminated by string lights, the romantic setting and MICHELIN-Starred tasting menu of updated French-leaning classics make every meal feel like a celebration. Bonus points for the onsite garden growing fresh ingredients.

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Location
938 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Phone number
(650) 964-7466
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, French, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Across the street or in the three story edifice, up one block from your location.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

Chef's Petite Menu (4 courses)
$165.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in Chez TJ's culinary excellence with our New Chef's Garden Menu! Available Tuesdays through Thursdays, this four-course culinary journey invites you to experience the freshest flavors of the season at a lighter price. This is a streamlined menu, meticulously crafted by Chef Stan, ideal for weeknight dinners and per-theater dining. Since 2007, Chez TJ has been honored with a prestigious Michelin Star. Chef's Garden Menu $140 ( pricing not inclusive or beverages or sales tax ). Please note that there will be a 20% service charge added to your bill. This allows us to pay our staff more evenly. *Available for parties of 7 or less.
Beginning of Spring Special Menu
$175.00 per person
Mar 13, 2025 only
Join us on Thursday, March 13th for an early spring season surprise! A special 7-course dinner menu, $175 per person. Each course curated by our Executive Chef Stan Michalski and Executive Pastry Chef Christine Johanson.
Chef's Pre-Fixe Tasting Menu (7 courses)
$250.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Please join us for our renowned 7 course Chef’s Tasting Menu. The multi course menu each day is tailored by our talented Chef, Stan Michalski, and features a unique approach to contemporary French cuisine. Each course is colorful and imaginative, bursting with unique flavors and showcases the freshest, seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs much of which is handpicked from the restaurant's own culinary garden. Chez TJ has been honored with a prestigious Michelin Star since 2007. We are happy to accommodate most dietary restrictions with advance notice! Tasting menu $225 ( pricing not inclusive or beverages or sales tax ). Please note that there will be a 20% service charge added to your bill. This allows us to pay our staff more evenly.

What 1,548 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Chez TJ offers a refined experience with "beautifully presented" dishes and "attentive service." Diners appreciate the "artfully plated" cuisine and "impeccable service," perfect for special occasions. The sommelier and wine pairings receive high praise. While some find it pricey, the "memorable dining experience" and "creative dishes" make it a standout choice for culinary enthusiasts.

1,548 Reviews

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Juliana VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the pleasure of dining at this wonderful restaurant, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. The food was not only beautifully presented but also incredibly delicious. Each dish was a delight to both the eyes and the taste buds, making the meal truly memorable. The service was equally impressive. The staff was attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to ensure that everything was perfect. Their warmth and professionalism added to the overall enjoyment of the evening.
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J
San Francisco14 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Frist time trying Chez TJ and we loved the experience. My wife loved the vegan tasting menu that featured a variety of vegetables and tasty sauces. Attentive staff made the experience that much better.
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Gil VIP
San Francisco38 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An extraordinary evening of fine dining and a great way to celebrate a birthday!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent and the servers were super friendly. The quail was the favorite. Only downside was there was this super loud obnoxious customer. We could hear his full conversation as he talk about his VC business deals. Servers were super nice and moved us away from them which i greatly appreciated
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Yelena VIP
San Francisco7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was impeccable! The wine pairing was really good!
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Rainer VIP
Denver18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dinner, exquisite food as in the past. Wine pairing was overpriced. The "low-end" wine pairing for $175 plus about 30% equates to about $75 per glass of wine. The wines served were good but not that high end.
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Kip
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
They do a good job but wish service was a tad more attentive.
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Ian
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely amazing experience. All of the food was superb, plate after plate. The presentation was fantastic for every plate. The service was very very good as well, and all of the staff were very nice and accommodating.
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MichelleM
San Francisco3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Don't get the still water thinking it is free. Ask for tap H2O or pay $12/per person. The cheapest bottle of wine is $60 and I didn't like it. You might ask why I would penny pinch at a place where I plan to spend $225 per person but i tell you. Even poor people like food and we decided to take a once in a lifetime experience. We were impressed with the serving dishes-so pretty. The food was good but any meats were all cooked almost raw. This was good for two of our party but not the other two. Ask how they like their food cooked perhaps? I got to try caviar and antelope which I really liked. The sauces were fantastic. The servers were all lovely but rushed. I really wanted the time taken to explain what we were eating. When I asked for them to repeat, they did tell me. We had high expectations and with those standards, Chez TJ performed well but we do not think we will go back. The cost of our dinner would pay for a trip for four of us to got to a vacation for a week. Maybe i will learn to cook Antelope.
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Mehrnaz VIP
San Francisco31 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was the most amazing culinary experience!! Cannot thank the staff and chef Stan for the most memorable evening. A brief visit by the chef at our table was icing on the cake. Truly a talented executive chef… Must return soon!
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Chez TJ is rated 4.7 stars by 1548 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

938 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Phone number
(650) 964-7466
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, French, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Across the street or in the three story edifice, up one block from your location.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Chez TJ

Make a reservation

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Petite Menu (4 courses)

Beginning of Spring Special Menu

Chef's Pre-Fixe Tasting Menu (7 courses)

Menu

What 1,548 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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