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Address:
938 Villa Street
Mountain View, CA 94041

Neighborhood:
Mountain View

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Cuisine:
Contemporary French

Price: $50 and over

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Chez TJ Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.cheztj.com
Email: info@cheztj.com
Phone: (650) 964-7466
Hours of Operation: Dinners Only, Tuesday - Saturday, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary French
Executive Chef: Joseph Elenterio
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Chez TJ offers four private dining rooms that can accommodate 8 - 30 people. Please call for more details.
Private Party Contact: George Aviet (650) 964-7466

Getting there

Cross Street: Shoreline & Castro
Public Transit: CalTrain: Mountain View
Parking: Public Lot

A word from Chez TJ

Attentive service, fresh flowers and soft music surround guests at this intimate, special occasion Michelin Starred, restaurant in downtown Mountain View. Inside a lovely Victorian home, Chef Joseph Elenterio creates a contemporary French cuisine that accentuates the vibrant, fresh flavors found… naturally in high quality products. Chez TJ's menus lead guests through an exciting evening of culinary pleasure. Our prix fixe style encourages a relaxed and enjoyable evening of dining and conversation. Four dining rooms provide an intimate setting for a special dinner with family and friends. One Star Michelin 2010 Guide, "Top Restaurants 2007" SF Examiner, "Three and 1/2 Stars" - San Francisco Magazine and San Jose Mercury News. Top Scores, Zagat & Gayot Dining Guides 2007.Continued

Chez TJ

4.1

92 $50 and over restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic
Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion

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121 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

121 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(96)
fit for foodies(93)
romantic(81)

neighborhood gem(49)
notable wine list(39)
hot spot(4)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (121)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Chef Joey is doing absolutely

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Chef Joey is doing absolutely amazing food! The entire experience was perfection. Service was outstanding. Wines were perfectly paired. Ambiance is delightful. We shall return. :-)"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

I've been to Chez TJ before

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I've been to Chez TJ before and have always enjoyed the experience. Our latest visit was perhaps the best thus far. We chose the Gastronomique menu with wine pairing and enjoyed every course. Our favorite course was the Braised Wild Boar Osso Buco."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, full of flavor

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great food, full of flavor and wonderful surprises for your taste buds. you would think by the portion sizes that you would leave there hungry, but you don't. We were stuffed and very satisfied with all the food.
We loved how they told you all about the items you were about to enjoy and the wines they pared with the courses were great too. We enjoyed almost 3 hours there and never felt rushed to have to leave."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food.The staff at Chez

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great food.The staff at Chez TJ made a special occasion a dinner that we will not forget."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I don't understand why this

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I don't understand why this place is NOT a 2 Michelin star."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent food artistically

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2012

2007

Dined on 03/27/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent food artistically presented. Small portions. Really good wines. Ambiance is an old victorian home. Not for everyone."

Dined on 03/27/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went to Chez TJ expecting

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2012

2012

Dined on 03/27/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We went to Chez TJ expecting a special experience for our anniversary and were not disappointed! Staff worked together efficiently and seamlessly to provide excellent service. We never had to ask for glasses or bread basket to be filled. We were not "bugged" too much either. It was just the right amount of attentiveness.

Note that if you go, expect to have the full French experience of a leisurely meal--expect to take 2-3 hours! They are kind enough to remind you of this before you order, but it is good to keep in mind in advance. Service was efficient, but there are 8-11 courses you need to get through. Each course is a work of art for the eyes and mouth. I highly suggest to go with the recommended wine pairings! Wonderful!!!"

Dined on 03/27/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is the place to go if

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is the place to go if you want to spend an evening in an intimate setting enjoying several small courses of exquisite and intriguing flavors. The wine pairing really adds to the meal."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

There is a very good variety

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2007

Dined on 03/23/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"There is a very good variety of foods and it is all very worth the price."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fantastic place to eat

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"In a word, the food at Chez TJ is spectacular. I'm no foodie, my idea of a top-end restaurant is Il Fornaio, but even I can tell that Chez TJ is from another planet. The explosions of taste, the subtlety and variety, the unbelievable quality of the ingredients, the food just can't be described.

They have a pris fixe menu with two or three choices per category (appetizer, first course, second course, dessert) and an optional wine selection that is expertly paired to the food. There's also a tasting menu, more variety, but we've never tried it.

Chez TJ is pricey--$80 for dinner, another $60 for the wines. Get the wines. It's not the same experience otherwise. And if you don't have at least two hours for dinner, Chez TJ's isn't for"