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Best of 2025 – Restaurants

BEST BREAKFAST / BRUNCH: Crepevine
Crepevine offers a diverse menu that includes savory and sweet crepes, salads, sandwiches, pasta and breakfast items. Their dishes are made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. They also serve hearty breakfast options like omelets, pancakes and French toast.
300 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 969-6878 | crepevine.com 

Best Chinese Restaurant: Chef Chu’s

BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT: Chef Chu’s
Readers once again cast their ballots for Chef Chu’s as the place to go for great Chinese food. Many of the signature dishes feature fish and shellfish, but there’s also lamb, chicken and a vegetarian cold plate on the signature menu. There’s also an extensive regular menu that ensures everyone will find their favorite traditional entrees.
1067 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos | (650) 948-2696 | chefchu.com

Best Fine Dining Restaurant, Best Happy Hour & Best Patio / Outdoor Dining

BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT: Cascal
Cascal, a lively Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Mountain View, specializes in Spanish and Latin American cuisine, including tapas, paellas and ceviche. The menu features a wide selection of wines and spirits, and there is live music every weekend. 
400 Castro Street, Mountain View | (650) 940-9500 | cascalmv.com

BEST FUSION RESTAURANT: Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas specializes in a unique blend of Japanese and fusion dishes, offering a wide range of small plates and tapas-style dishes. The menu includes sushi, sashimi, grilled items, and other creative fusion dishes. Some standout items include their various sushi rolls, miso black cod, beef tataki, and tempura.
1943 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View | (650) 965-8301 | gochifusiontapas.com

BEST INDEPENDENT COFFEE HOUSE: Red Rock Coffee
Red Rock Coffee serves coffee drinks, teas, and a selection of pastries and light food options. It is a hub for local events, including live music performances, open mic nights and art displays. 
201 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 967-4473 | redrockcoffee.com

BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT: Zareen’s
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BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT: Doppio Zero
See Best Pizza

BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT: Mediterranean Grill House
Mediterranean Grill House offers a variety of items for you to savor. Their food includes wraps, plates, or side dishes. They provide you with the finest Middle Eastern dining that you’ll ever experience.
650 Castro Street, Suite 110, Mountain View | (650) 625-9990 | mediterraneangrillhouse.com

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT: La Fiesta Restaurant
La Fiesta specializes in traditional Mexican cuisine from family recipes. The restaurant has a festive and welcoming atmosphere, with colorful decor and a lively vibe.
240 Villa St., Mountain View | (650) 968-1364 | lafiestamexicancuisine.com

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant: Oren’s Hummus

BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT: Oren’s Hummus
Oren’s Hummus serves authentic Middle Eastern food using chickpeas, tahini and spices imported from Israel. Popular items include its hummus bowls and marinated chicken skewer plates. The restaurant also offers gluten-free pita.
126 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 938-6738 | orenshummus.com

BEST PATIO / OUTDOOR DINING: Cascal
See Best Happy Hour & Best Fine Dining Restaurant

BEST PLACE FOR A BUSINESS LUNCH: La Fontaine
This elegant bistro offers a refined menu of French and Italian dishes, along with a full bar and wood-fired pizza available at lunch. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, expertly crafted cocktails, and a variety of vegetarian options.
186 Castro Street, Mountain View | (650) 669-1373 | lafontainerestaurant.com

BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT: Pacific Catch
Pacific Catch is known for its fresh seafood and Pacific Rim-inspired cuisine that blends traditional and innovative flavors from the Pacific region. The diverse and regularly changing menu includes a variety of dishes including poke bowls, tacos, sushi and grilled fish. Pacific Catch is committed to using only sustainably-sourced seafood.
545 San Antonio Road, Ste. 34, Mountain View | (650) 941-1810 | pacificcatch.com

BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT: Sushi Tomi
Sushi Tomi offers a variety of Japanese dishes in an authentic atmosphere that closely mirrors that of a traditional sushi restaurant in Japan, with a focus on sushi and sashimi. Their menu includes traditional nigiri, sashimi, maki rolls, and other Japanese appetizers and entrees.
635 W. Dana St., Mountain View | (650) 968-3227 | tomisushi.us

BEST THAI RESTAURANT: Amarin Thai
Amarin Thai offers traditional Thai cuisine, featuring a diverse menu that includes appetizers, soups, salads, main courses and desserts. They offer a wide range of flavors, from mild to spicy, catering to different taste preferences.
174 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 988-9323 | amarinthaicuisine.com

BEST VEGETARIAN CUISINE: Garden Fresh
Emphasizing fresh and healthy ingredients, Garden Fresh aims to provide nutritious and flavorful meals that cater to a variety of dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets. The menu features a variety of appetizers, soups, entrees and desserts, all prepared without meat or animal products.
1245 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View | (650) 254-1688

BEST VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT: Pho To Chau 999
Known for its authentic flavors, Pho To Chau 999 uses traditional recipes and fresh ingredients to create a genuine Vietnamese dining experience. While the focus is on pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs and meat, they also offer other popular Vietnamese dishes.
853 Villa St., Mountain View | (650) 961-8069 | photochau999.com

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