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Shiva's

3.9 (209)
$50 and over
Indian
800 California St, Mountain View, CA 94041

About this restaurant

Shiva's is a Northern Indian restaurant located in the Mountain View neighborhood of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is dedicated to presenting the spices and flavors of specific regions of India. This restaurant has a unique vibe that is both lively and exotic, making guests feel as though they have been transported to the East. Lunch at Shiva's is served as a buffet every day with daily rotating menus, so you won't eat the same meal twice in a week. For dinner, Shiva's offers incredible entr�es such as meat or vegetarian kebabs, curries, biryani (spiced rice dishes) and fresh breads. Some of the popular dishes include the tandoori chicken kebab, dal makhani (black lentils cooked in tomato sauce and butter, with fresh spices and herbs) and dum prawn biryani. There is also a full-service bar.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 2:30pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm -9:30pm, Friday -Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm. "HAPPY HOURS" (At Bar & Patio only) 5.00pm - 7.00pm Sunday - Thursday Join our 6th ANNUAL FALL PROMOTION Early Diners get 25% off on all Entrees & Beverages from 5.30pm - 6.30pm Sun - Thu
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Checkout our $9.95 EVENT CATERING at our website http://www.shivasrestaurant.com/Catering Page.pdf All items from the dinner menu are available. Oven baked bread can be made on site, on portable Tandoor. We have done catering at all the major hotels in the bay area. We will help you customizing the menu as per your taste and within your budget.
  • Private party facilities
    Shiva's has a banquet hall for up to 50 people. It has a separate entry and it's own music system. Audio-Visual system along with projection screen available upon request.
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Castro St.
  • Parking details
    Two huge and free parking available behind the restaurant at California street and Bryant Street crossing - A 400 spots four story parking structure, above Longs Drugs and a 300 spot parking lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 209 people are saying

Shiva's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.7Ambience

NoiseModerate

209 Reviews
  1. Noah

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Reviewed on February 14, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    Tricked into paying $3 extra for buffet They had a tea thermos sitting at the buffet, there was a sticker in the corner that said tea is not part of the buffet. Many people like us assumed that tea is part of the buffet (which is the usual case in other indian buffets). They charged us $3 extra for each tea. The tea was stale and tasteless, we couldn't drink it after a couple of sips. When we pointed it out to the server, she just said sorry and went ahead charging us $3/buffet extra. You can keep our $6 (for our two buffets), but don't expect us back. This is a bad practice, we will not be shying from warning our friends and family about it.

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  2. srk77

    Utah5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Shiva's is my absolute favorite Indian restaurant. You absolutely have to try the Tandoori rack of lamb.

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  3. eDane

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding, the best Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken I've ever had!

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  4. frequentdine VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Shiva's for about 8 years. The ambiance is lovely, service is always impeccable and kind, the food is delicious.

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  5. Akanksha VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2014

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My brother insisted on going here because they have good chicken biryani. However, I am a vegetarian and the food was very ordinary. The gobi manchurian had no salt and wasn't crisp. The dal makhani wasn't bad and the bread were just about ok too. The only reason I mark it this place as 'Fair' is because of the gulab jammun and the kulfi - really good!

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  6. Sandra

    San Francisco Bay Area74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love good Indian Food, and Shiva's certainly has good Indian food. Service is always great, and the Servers are very knowledgeable about the menu.

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  7. JPMV

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Shiva's has all the usual favorites AND a special where if you buy four entrees you get a free bottle of wine (except Fri/Sat). Also an early bird special, I believe that's 20% off. Lunch buffet is good as well.

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  8. elaineKOA VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area213 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2014

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Generous portions of delicious food at moderate prices. The chicken tikka masala and lamb rogangosh were very tasty. The raita was thick and aromatic. Shiva favorably compared with one of our favorite Indian restaurants in Palo Alto. It is a great place for dinner before a performance at the Mountain View Performing Arts Center, allow 1.25- 1.5 hours for dinner before the show.

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  9. SkylarLucia VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 5, 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Shiva is consistently great. I have never had a bad meal there. And, I always leave stuffed because I can't stop eating. The flavors, the quality, the presentation, all amazing. By far my favorite Indian restaurant in the area.

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  10. MtViewDiner

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 14, 2013

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday @ 5:30pm. Seafood kabobs were perfectly cooked! Tender and delicious. The naan was delicious was well. Not sure if it was because we dined so early. There was only one wait staff and the hostess waited tables as well.

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FAQs

Shiva's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 960-3802.

Shiva's is rated 3.9 stars by 209 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Peninsula
  5. Palo Alto

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Google Map for Shiva's

800 California St, Mountain View, CA 94041

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Castro St.
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 2:30pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm -9:30pm, Friday -Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm. "HAPPY HOURS" (At Bar & Patio only) 5.00pm - 7.00pm Sunday - Thursday Join our 6th ANNUAL FALL PROMOTION Early Diners get 25% off on all Entrees & Beverages from 5.30pm - 6.30pm Sun - Thu
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Two huge and free parking available behind the restaurant at California street and Bryant Street crossing - A 400 spots four story parking structure, above Longs Drugs and a 300 spot parking lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Checkout our $9.95 EVENT CATERING at our website http://www.shivasrestaurant.com/Catering Page.pdf All items from the dinner menu are available. Oven baked bread can be made on site, on portable Tandoor. We have done catering at all the major hotels in the bay area. We will help you customizing the menu as per your taste and within your budget.
  • Private party facilities
    Shiva's has a banquet hall for up to 50 people. It has a separate entry and it's own music system. Audio-Visual system along with projection screen available upon request.
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