Restaurants

Breakfast / Brunch

Crepevine

Crepevine offers a diverse menu that includes savory and sweet crepes, salads, sandwiches, pasta and breakfast items. Dishes are made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Crepevine also serves hearty breakfast options like omelets, pancakes and French toast.

300 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 969-6878 | crepevine.com 

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

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 St., Mountain View | (650) 940-9500 | cascalmv.com

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

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

Indian Restaurant

Zareen’s

Zareen’s is a Michelin Guide restaurant serving traditional and fusion Pakistani and Indian cuisine, including samosas, kebabs, and its signature Punjabi chicken burger with spicy fries — made fresh around the clock.

1477 Plymouth St., Mountain View | (650) 628-6100 | zareensrestaurant.com

Italian Restaurant

Doppio Zero

Doppio Zero specializes in Southern Italian fare, all made from scratch. Known for its Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pastas, and traditional dishes, this is a must for pizza lovers.

160 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 938-4147 | dzpizzeria.com

Mediterranean Restaurant

Cascal

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Mexican Restaurant

Vive Sol

Vive Sol offers a contemporary take on Mexican cuisine that blends traditional flavors with fresh, innovative touches. With its vibrant atmosphere, thoughtfully crafted dishes and commitment to quality ingredients, the restaurant delivers a memorable dining experience that reflects the energy and diversity of the local community.

2020 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View | (650) 669-0164 | www.solrestaurantsca.com

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

Patio / Outdoor Dining

Cascal

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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 St., Mountain View | (650) 669-1373 | lafontainerestaurant.com

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, Suite 34, Mountain View | (650) 941-1810 | pacificcatch.com

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. The menu includes traditional nigiri, sashimi, maki rolls, and other Japanese appetizers and entrees.

635 W. Dana St., Mountain View | (650) 968-3227 | sushitomi.us 

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

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 | gardenfreshca.com

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