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Best of 2024 – 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
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: Chez TJ
Chez TJ is a Michelin starred contemporary French cuisine restaurant that is uniquely located in one of the most historic Victorian homes in Mountain View. 
938 Villa St., Mountain View | (650) 964-7466 | cheztj.com

BEST FUSION RESTAURANT: Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapasspecializes 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, a community nonprofit cafe, 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
Zareen’s is a Michelin Guide restaurant that serves traditional and fusion-style Pakistani and Indian food, including samosas, kebabs and a Punjabi chicken burger with spicy fries made in small batches around the clock.
1477 Plymouth St., Ste. C, Mountain View | (650) 628-6100 | zareensrestaurant.com

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT: Doppio Zero
Doppio Zero serves southern Italian food, all of which is made from scratch in-house. The restaurant is known for its Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pastas and traditional Italian dishes.
160 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 938-4147 | dzpizzeria.com

BEST MEDITERRANEAN 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

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
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
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BEST PLACE FOR A BUSINESS LUNCH: Eureka!
Eureka! has a menu focused on American classics with a modern twist, including gourmet burgers. The dishes emphasize high-quality ingredients and innovative flavor combinations. The restaurant is renowned for its extensive selection of craft beers, small-batch whiskeys and artisanal cocktails. 
191 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 426-0582 | eurekarestaurantgroup.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