To appreciate the charm of Chez TJ, one must share in the story of this iconic South Bay staple.

Originally built in 1894, Chez TJ was home to Julius and Fanny Weilheimer, active members in the Mountain View Farmers and Merchant's Bank and the town council. Their home on sleepy Villa Street was acquired by George Aviet and Thomas J. McCombie, who served the first dinner on November 26, 1982. The response was beyond the owners’ wildest dreams.

Locals and diners from around the Bay Area flocked to the cozy restaurant. Gourmet magazine claims Chez TJ is "worth a detour from San Francisco". Today, George continues on the same path that he and Tom had embarked on, in honor of Tom's memory and friendship. One of the most celebrated restaurants in the South Bay for almost three decades, Chez TJ draws patrons and critics with exquisite French cuisine meticulously crafted from locally-sourced ingredients.

Four Course Menu Gastronomique

• Velouté of Celery and Almond (Granny Smith Apple, Vanilla, Pattes de Poulet)


• Terrine de Foie Gras (Kumquats, Spiced Chocolate, Hawaiian Hearts of Palm)
• Crudo of Santa Cruz Abalone (Uni, Lardo, Sudachi, Romaine, Dashi)


• Roasted Skin-on Saikou Salmon (Degustation of Peas and Carrots)
• Glazed Roasted Tail of Monk Fish (Maitake, Spring Onion, Truffle, Soft Egg)


• Berbere Spiced Sonoma Duck Breast (Smoky Eggplant, Fava Beans, Tamarind)
• Beet Braised Kobe Shortrib (Turnips, Bone Marrow, Horseradish, Watercress)

(4 stars and 230 reviews on Yelp)

"Its incredibly hard to give anything all 5 stars, but this one totally deserves. The restaurant is great with everything one expects from a perfect dinner: ambiance, service, wine, food and above all experience." - Yelp Reviewer Sridevi, Los Gatos, CA, 2/16/2011
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"Each course was inventive, especially the foie gras "neige." The pairings were amazing. The whole experience was wonderful." - Yelp Reviewer Susan K., San Carlos, CA, 9/5/2010
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"What a wonderful place! ... the food is delicious and innovative, and the service was both warm and attentive ... We're hard to impress because we've been so spoiled by fabulous restaurants, but both my husband and I were really impressed." - Yelp Reviewer Catherine C., San Mateo, CA, 8/21/2010
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