Scratch (Mtn View)

Name: Scratch (Mtn View)
Address: 401 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94041
Telephone: (650) 237-3132
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (2379)

$31 to $50

American

401 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

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4 people

May 11, 2026

11:00 AM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

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

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

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Review summary

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Scratch in Mountain View offers a delightful dining experience with standout dishes like "delicious unique menu" items and "melt-in-your-mouth" short ribs. Renowned for its "impeccable" service and cozy atmosphere, this trendy Castro Street spot is perfect for brunch or a special occasion. Enjoy the farm-to-table freshness and "delicious" cocktails.

2,379 Reviews

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Pauline
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Scratch. The restaurant is beautiful and the food was great. The servers were very considerate. I was with friends I hadn't seen for a while and we were chatting. The staff, always let us have more time and did not interrupt our conversation. They let us stay and didn't rush us. This was so kind. I definitely would go back.
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Brenda VIP
San Francisco Bay Area65 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed all of our food choices. The new tempura mushrooms are delicious. The halibut is always prepared to perfection and my husband LOVES the rotisserie chicken. The manager is awesome, and the serving staff is very good.
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Susie VIP
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were disappointed in our dining experience. The service was fine. The food was mediocre. I ordered the scallops and they came undercooked. So I asked them to redo or cook more. (they were soggy, not really seared). Someone came over, without introducing himself, so I cannot identify him as the manager or anything, and tried to tell that this is the way they cook them (medium rare) and maybe I should order something else. It was very odd. They did redo the dish and the scallops were much better. The diner next to me said that hers were also underdone. We also ordered a creme brûlée and other than the crispy top, it was bland and cold. I would not recommend dining here.
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Kevin VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were there many times, dinners were good but breakfast was not good.
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Benjamin
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Solid restaurant choice for brunch. Maybe a bit over hyped in reviews
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Mike
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go to this place every year and again we had a wonderful experience. The food, the service and the ambience were impeccable. They just made a fresh batch of their own lemon cello and it was wonderful. The ahi tune appetizer was just perfect. We would go there again and again.
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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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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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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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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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Scratch (Mtn View) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 237-3132.

Scratch (Mtn View) is rated 4.1 stars by 2379 OpenTable diners.

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4 people

May 11, 2026

11:00 AM

Booked 7 times today

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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