Scratch (Mtn View)

4.2

2356 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

Outdoor dining and take-out available everyday.
Scratch features today's American cookery in an elegant setting. The cuisine is based on the premise of simple food done well and draws from American classics reflecting today's influences and bounty of ingredients. Choose from a tender moist braised short rib, fried chicken, or perhaps a selection from our fresh seafood and oyster bar.

For beverages Scratch has researched some of the finest vineyards and distilleries in the United States. We have a wide variety of wines and spirits to choose from in all price ranges. Some of our wine and spirits are highly allocated and will not always be available.

Scratch also offers a vegetarian menu and a gluten free menu.
Join us for happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm in the bar and on the patio.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 237-3132
Website
http://www.scratchmtnview.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Melissa Kacos
Private party facilities
Our main dining room affords a casual dining experience in a relaxed setting. The community table seats up to 12 and is a great place for small groups. The wine room is available for semi-private parties with seating up to 70 for dinner and 100 for cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Stephen: (650) 237-3132

Location
401 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Neighborhood
Mountain View
Cross street
California
Parking details
Street and public parking lots
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Scratch in Mountain View offers a diverse menu and "delicious" food with standout dishes like ahi tuna and halibut. Despite some mixed reviews, patrons praise the "awesome" service and modern ambiance. While some find prices high, the restaurant remains a popular choice for brunch, thanks to its consistently "great" meals and exceptional cocktails.

2,356 Reviews

D
Dan
VIP
San Francisco
103 reviews
3.0
103 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
What I liked: - The vegetables (cauliflower starter, brussels sprouts starter, broccolini that came with my filet, green beans and carrots side dish - No loud music, no Christmas music - The bread, especially the one with raisins in it What I did not like: - The filet, which I ordered medium rare and which came out rare at best - The service, which was generally courteous but also generally incompetent: misinformation several times about which fish was wild caught, great difficulty asking simply which fish the chef recommended (not how he recommended it be cooked), we had to ask for various pieces of silverware multiple times (and one time when we asked for a knife for the butter we got a spoon), and the fellow who swept crumbs from the table also swept off the two wine corks we were saving and needed (we got them back, but who would do that?), we had to ask for water refills, and timing was generally irregular
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Bert
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for brunch. Truly enjoyed the lobster roll and corned beef hash
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Grace
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great for families and big parties. Kid friendly and loud enough where you won’t hear meltdowns
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Fred
VIP
Austin
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Scratch is a great place to have a drink and nice dinner. Good for personal or business meals.
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Sam
San Francisco
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had dinner here and found both food and service are disappointing here.
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Elisabeth
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was very nice; we were there for an early dinner - so,, no crowd yet. They put us in a nice booth and actually turned the MUSIC - DOWN at our rquest. THAT we especially appreciated! SO - we had a very nice time.
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Kevin
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, wonderful service and a very nice atmosphere. We ate very early do to our plans for the evening so not sure how it is during the dinner hour rush but we will return.
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Bonnie
San Francisco
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We received a warm welcome and given our choice of a booth or table. Servers were very pleasant and accommodating!
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James
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I understand it’s the holidays, and I feel empathy for your staff, but maybe you should have sat half the tables considering your staff’s capacity. Dinner took over an hour and a half in total. It took 15 mins after we sat for a server to come by, and then an hour to get our main course. I saw food kept getting delivered to the wrong tables, and when my main arrived, I had to ask about the wine pairing I ordered. By the time it arrived, I had already finished half of it (purposely eating slow so I wouldn’t finish it before my wine arrived). The thing is, I don’t blame the staff. It felt like management trying to squeeze in as many tables as possible for Thanksgiving, regardless of whether you had the staff to support it.
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Ann
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! The server tried to accommodate our picky group. The manager helped it along. Thank you!
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FAQs

Scratch (Mtn View) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 237-3132.

Scratch (Mtn View) is rated 4.2 stars by 2356 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

401 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Additional information

Cross street
California
Neighborhood
Mountain View
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street and public parking lots
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Melissa Kacos
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.scratchmtnview.com/
Phone number
(650) 237-3132
Private party facilities
Our main dining room affords a casual dining experience in a relaxed setting. The community table seats up to 12 and is a great place for small groups. The wine room is available for semi-private parties with seating up to 70 for dinner and 100 for cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Stephen: (650) 237-3132

Scratch (Mtn View)

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Scratch Fried Chicken

Rotisserie Chicken

Menu

What 2,356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Scratch (Mtn View) restaurant rated?

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