Icon

Chez TJ

Name: Chez TJ
Address: 938 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94041
Telephone: (650) 964-7466
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

$50 and over

Contemporary French

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

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.

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
When booking reservations, please indicate any dietary restrictions. It may not be possible to accommodate all restrictions and food allergies.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Stan Michalski

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

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, French, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
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
Area
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
US$225.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Chez TJ leads guests through an exciting evening of culinary pleasure. Our pre-fixe Chef's Tasting menu encourages a relaxed and enjoyable evening of dining and conversation. $225 per adult not including tax and gratuity. All guests, including children 2 and up, are asked to participate in the pre-fixe tasting menu. We don't have a la carte options at this time. Please let us know if you are celebrating something special, we'd love to help make the evening memorable. **if you would like to make a same-day reservation after 3pm, kindly call us to book at 650-964-7466**
Chef's Garden Menu (4 courses)
US$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. Prepare to be captivated by our special Garden menu, carefully crafted to enchant your senses with an elegantly balanced selection of dishes, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. *Available for parties of 7 or less.
Chef's Pre-Fixe Tasting Menu (7 courses)
US$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.

What 1,528 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Romantic
Peninsula
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chez TJ offers a "superb" dining experience with "creative, innovative, delicious food" and "excellent and attentive service." The "beautifully presented" dishes are crafted with "incredible flavors" and paired with "amazing service." The inviting ambiance, housed in a Victorian building, makes it perfect for special occasions. Chef and sommelier Ted Merkel's expertise enhances the experience.

1,528 Reviews

B
Barry
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The seven course meal was quite filling. The duck was superb. We added the white truffle dish which was also excellent, but probably a bit more food than we needed.
Is this helpful?
M
Michael
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, presentation and service were all fantastic. From the moment of arriving, felt welcomed and appreciated
Is this helpful?
E
Edwin
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A gem in DT Mountain View! The food, ambience, service and music were perfect for my wife and I celebrating my birthday. Daniel was very professional and made sure to inform us of what they served. Ted was also very knowledgeable on the wines they offered. I particularly liked how they created the ambience with the interior decoration and the music they played. It brough us back to countryside France. Kudos to everyone!
Is this helpful?
C
Christine
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chez TJ provided a 7 course tasting menu that was just the right amount. I felt just the right amount of full - not overly so. There was variety in the dishes. The service was prompt; they explained each dish succinctly but clearly, and the ambience was lovely in the garden. They brought out an extra dessert to celebrate our anniversary. They were not overly attentive. I'd go here again!
Is this helpful?
J
Jaishri
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the delectable vegetarian options made from organic, fresh, straight from the garden vegetables. The champagne choice was excellent with the first 2 courses as suggested by the waiter and we then savored our wine we had brought, with the other courses which was also amazing! The desserts were sinful! We had a really nice time as a family celebrating my birthday! We'll definitely be back and try out their French wines! Can't wait!
Is this helpful?
K
Karen
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Quite franky was shocked that this was a Michelin star restaurant. The food lacked flavor, very bland. The lobster was raw, and when we told the waiter it was raw he just took it away instead of cooking it a bit more and bringing it back.
Is this helpful?
R
Rob
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a terrific meal and a great experience at Chez TJ. The staff was so warm and welcoming and dedicated to making sure we had a great time. Totally worth it!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful sommelier and other staff! Would go back again and get the full 7 course menu.
Is this helpful?
M
Matthew
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2024
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.
Is this helpful?
A
Alice
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 6 September 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
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Chez TJ is rated 4.8 stars by 1528 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 7 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
Area
Mountain View
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
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 booking

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN 1 Star

MICHELIN 1 Star

MICHELIN 1 Star

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Pre-Fixe Tasting Menu

Chef's Garden Menu (4 courses)

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

Menu

What 1,528 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Chez TJ restaurant rated?

Is Chez TJ currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Additional information