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Chez TJ

$50 and over

Contemporary French

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood 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.

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 ViewLightrail: 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 Petite Menu (4 courses)
US$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.
Chef's Pre-Fixe Tasting Menu (7 courses)
US$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 1,550 people are saying

Chez TJ reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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.

1,550 Reviews

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Masala
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The spring tasting menu was truly fabulous! The tastes were exquisite.
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Xinyu VIP
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was actually a nice experience with the spring special menu. Tastes are balanced, not too salty sauce or too sweet for desserts. Especially love the starting bites, flavorful bonito dish, plate cleanser sorbet, wagyu (sauce is terrific) and the two dessert dishes (beautiful Sakura mousse and tasty coconut Paris Brest). 7-course portion is big for me. I will go back for 4-course in the future.
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Juliana VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 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 27 February 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 23 February 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 22 February 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 16 February 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 8 February 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 1 February 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 1 February 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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FAQs

Chez TJ is rated 4.7 stars by 1550 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 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

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About this restaurant

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Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Petite Menu (4 courses)

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

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What 1,550 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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