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Scratch (Mtn View), Mountain View, CA

Scratch (Mtn View)

4.2 (2376)
$31 to $50
American
401 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

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2 people
7:30 PM
animated flamesBooked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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

Private dining

Menu

Scratch (Mtn View)'s menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 2,376 people are saying

Scratch (Mtn View) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Scratch in Mountain View offers an inviting atmosphere with standout dishes like "duck potstickers," "melt-in-your-mouth short ribs," and a "delicious unique menu." While some guests noted service inconsistencies, many praised the attentive staff and "great service." Ideal for brunch or special occasions, Scratch impresses with its "outstanding food" and "pleasant experience."

2,376 Reviews

  1. Nancy

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite spot! We celebrated a daughter's engagement and our 40th anniversary with family foodies and were impressed with the food.

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  2. Master

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was sub-par. Saying that for scramble eggs, French toast and biscuits is pretty bad. Eggs and biscuits are freshly prepared but they send us cold ones, the server takes them back and I’m told that the chef then took another person’s order to quickly replace mine. Of course that was sitting around too, and so it was lukewarm at best. Biscuit was also the same temp. It’s Mother’s Day I get it but I have seen busier places that crank out meals that are hot and tasty. French toast tasted like bread pudding. Eggs were basically a long term hotel free breakfast offering.

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  3. Varun

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Servers never checked in, service was slow, didn’t feel welcomed. Food was ok.

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  4. Andrew VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was fine, but they couldn’t honor some simple requests. Very odd, and not what we’d hoped for.

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  5. Jenny

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great mother’s Day brunch on the patio -it’s not cheap but the food was great (eggs benedict and oysters) and good service.

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  6. Sandi

    San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and what a great time we had. Would highly recommend this for brunch!

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  7. Monica VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection for Easter brunch. Our dishes were delicious. They had the Easter bunny for the kids, very nice touch.

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  8. LUCY

    Sacramento1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I went with 4 people for their Easter brunch. Well over an hour wait, and we finally received our food. The food was tasty but some plates obviously sat under warmers. The coffee was not hot and guests’ drinks were mediocre. The service was extremely slow and short staffed. For the amount of money paid out, we could have gone somewhere more upscale. We were very disappointed.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Gloria

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I really enjoyed the delicious unique menu. I expect to come again.

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  10. Anita

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had another lovely meal at Scratch. The cocktails were very good, the duck dumplings wonderful, and the short ribs were melt-in-your-mouth. We had those with a side of cornbread. A lovely way to spend the time before our play.

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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 2376 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
7:30 PM
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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
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