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Chez TJ

$50 and over

Contemporary French

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

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. With over 15 years of experience, 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. He views preparing meals for guests as though he’s cooking for his closest friends.

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

Chef's Tasting Menu $225
Garden Tasting Menu $140
Optional Wine Pairing $150
Service Charge 20%
For parties of 6 or more a deposit of $125 /per person is required

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Why we love it

Executive chef: Stan Michalski

MICHELIN 1 Star
2024
MICHELIN 1 Star
2023
MICHELIN 1 Star
2022

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, French, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 964-7466
Website
http://www.cheztj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

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
Neighborhood
Mountain View
Cross street
Shoreline & Castro
Parking details
Across the street or in the three story edifice, up one block from your location.
Public transit
CalTrain: Mountain View<br />Lightrail: Mountain View
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Pre-Fixe Tasting Menu (7 courses)
$225.00 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.
Chef's Garden Menu (4 courses)
$140.00 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.

What 1,519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Romantic

1,519 Reviews

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Matthew
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first Michelin dining experience. The food and wine were phenomenal. The tasting menu was such a fun experience. Service was great. Plenty of space despite the restaurant being in a house. Would return without a second thought.
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Alice
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service at the restaurant was attentive and professional, which we appreciated. However, the food fell short of expectations, especially considering the reputation. The fish was unfortunately overcooked, lacking the delicate texture it should have. Similarly, the duck was quite tough, making it difficult to enjoy. While the Wagyu beef was fair, it didn’t live up to the high standards we anticipated from such a renowned establishment. Overall, the execution of these key dishes was disappointing
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Jeff
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating 🍾 a birthday, and Chez TJ was fabulous. The food was delicious and perfectly prepared. The service was impeccable, and the ambiance was very romantic. A perfect evening!
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Meera
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience took ~3 hours and it was an evening well spent! Every dish was a sight to behold. My husband and I each had our favorites among the seafood and meat courses. I won't say which ones, so as to leave it a surprise; but suffice it to say they were all scrumptious. The wine pairing was spot on. Ted the sommelier was kind enough to create a modified wine pairing to accommodate my allergies. We sat outside where the ambience suits the experience -- a serene garden setting, string lights, hushed tones and well spaced tables. Service was exactly as it should be for such an experience -- friendly, attentive but not obtrusive. This is not a 'cheap date' :-). But find an evening, get dressed up and treat yourselves -- you wont' regret it !
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Linda
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very appreciated the accommodation with a baby attending the dinner
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Geoffrey
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the first opportunity for my 21 year old daughter and her friend to experience Michelin starred dining. I'm glad it was at Chez TJ. It was an unforgettable experience for her and whetted her appetite for more experiences. Now my wife and I have resolved to go to have a Chez TJ experience, ourselves.
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Maggie
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I hate to give negative reviews, but I have to say I was very disappointed in the level of service we got for the price we paid. The number of times we were told "sorry" was not acceptable. For example, receiving our dish, but having no silverware; being served our food, but no wine for pairing, until just before they took the plates away. I don't want to sound cheap, because while I can be frugal, when I decide to go "all out", I do. The fact that this was what I got for going "all out" is a disappointment. With that it wasn't entirely disappointing, but this is my true review.
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AdamP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Incredible flavors, best service and the highest quality food we have experienced through many cities and countries. Staff thoroughly explained each course and wine recommendations made based on our preferences to best complement. On this particular menu, we were treated to table side fresh shaved black truffles and a Japan A5 Wagu smoke show. We toured the gardens and were absolutely surprised by the large variety of specialty fruits and vegetables grown in-house to utilize in our meal. Chez TJ is truly a most special experience! Thank you Chez TJ, Chef Stan and staff for inspiring and teaching our lil' chef during her Culinary Institute of America externship!
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Adam
San Francisco
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal itself was wonderful - very creative, visually stimulating, and tasty. The service was also outstanding - appropriately attentive, not too chatty, and well-timed distribution of courses. We had an outdoor garden table, and the atmosphere was calm and really added to the experience (no street noise). My only knock was about the wine pairing - everything paired well, but 1-2 of the wines were a little underwhelming in complexity. Normally I wouldn't comment about the wine, but it was literally the only thing that was off. We'd DEFINITELY go back again. This was a wonderful experience.
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JK
Région Sud
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience--the food was creative, well-prepared and beautifully presented, the service was excellent, and it is located in an intimate victorian building. Clearly not inexpensive, but we thought it was well worth the price. We will certainly be back!
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FAQs

Chez TJ is rated 4.7 stars by 1519 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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
Cross street
Shoreline & Castro
Neighborhood
Mountain View
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, French, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Across the street or in the three story edifice, up one block from your location.
Public transit
CalTrain: Mountain ViewLightrail: Mountain View
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.cheztj.com/
Phone number
(650) 964-7466

Chez TJ

Make a reservation

Why we love it

MICHELIN 1 Star

MICHELIN 1 Star

MICHELIN 1 Star

Additional information

Experiences

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

Chef's Garden Menu (4 courses)

Menu

What 1,519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

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