Chez TJ
French restaurant · Mountain View
938 Villa St, Mountain View, CA 94041
Highlights
At Chez TJ, indulge in an elaborate French multi-course dining experience in a cozy Victorian house, where every dish offers a delightful flavor surprise.
At Chez TJ, indulge in an elaborate French multi-course dining experience in a cozy Victorian house, where every dish offers a delightful flavor surprise.
"Restaurants in Mountain View tend toward the casual side, but Chez TJ is an exception. This old-school, French-inspired, prix-fixe-only spot that’s housed in a cozy Victorian cottage is ideal for extra-special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or the conclusion of a successful round of seed funding. Choose between the chef’s tasting menu (seven courses, $225 per person) and the lighter chef’s garden menu (four courses, $140 per person), and you can also add on the optional sommelier-curated wine pairings. Expect beautifully plated courses that evolve seasonally, like warm, housemade bread paired with a special spread like herb-laced butter or whipped ricotta, all served at a pleasant and leisurely pace." - gabi moskowitz
"Restaurants in Mountain View tend toward the casual side, but Chez TJ is an exception. This old-school, French-inspired, prix-fixe-only spot that’s housed in a cozy Victorian cottage is ideal for extra-special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or the conclusion of a successful round of seed funding. Choose between the chef’s tasting menu (seven courses, $225 per person) and the lighter chef’s garden menu (four courses, $140 per person), and you can also add on the optional sommelier-curated wine pairings. Expect beautifully plated courses that evolve seasonally, like warm, housemade bread paired with a special spread like herb-laced butter or whipped ricotta, all served at a pleasant and leisurely pace." - Gabi Moskowitz
"For a blast to the past, Chez TJs offers a dining experience that feels both homey and upscale. The Michelin-starred French restaurant is housed in a historic Queen Anne-style house originally built in 1894. The house boasts four elegant and intimate rooms, as well as a serene outdoor garden patio, complete with string lights and a fire pit. The first dinner at Chez TJ was served in 1982 with a focus on local ingredients. Today, the prix fixe menu is personally tailored by the chef to feature fresh, in-season fruit, vegetables, and herbs from the restaurant’s on-site culinary garden." - Octavio Pena, Cathy Park
"Chez TJ is a longtime special occasion destination, serving many courses within a Victorian home in Mountain View. (1 star)" - Lauren Saria, Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
"Nestled into a charming 19th-century Victorian in the heart of downtown Mountain View, Chez TJ has a classic air that befits its status as an elder statesman of fine dining. Under the leadership of Chef Christopher Lemerand, a single tasting menu is offered, which weaves together classic French elements with contemporary flavors. Take, for example, a luscious bone marrow royale, gilded with morsels of Dungeness crab; a heady consommé made from its shells is poured tableside by one of the adroit, sharply attired servers. Desserts, like a frozen mousse of coconut (paired with passionfruit and makrut lime), are spot-on, and the wine list is a treasure trove, with bottles ranging from heavy-hitters to bargain gems—and even the by-the-glass selection is choice." - Michelin Inspector
