Scratch (Mtn View)

Name: Scratch (Mtn View)
Address: 401 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94041
Telephone: (650) 237-3132
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2372 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

401 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Outdoor dining and take-out available everyday.
Scratch features today's American cookery in an elegant setting. The cuisine is based on the premise of simple food done well and draws from American classics reflecting today's influences and bounty of ingredients. Choose from a tender moist braised short rib, fried chicken, or perhaps a selection from our fresh seafood and oyster bar.

For beverages Scratch has researched some of the finest vineyards and distilleries in the United States. We have a wide variety of wines and spirits to choose from in all price ranges. Some of our wine and spirits are highly allocated and will not always be available.

Scratch also offers a vegetarian menu and a gluten free menu.
Join us for happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm in the bar and on the patio.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 237-3132
Website
http://www.scratchmtnview.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Melissa Kacos
Private party facilities
Our main dining room affords a casual dining experience in a relaxed setting. The community table seats up to 12 and is a great place for small groups. The wine room is available for semi-private parties with seating up to 70 for dinner and 100 for cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Stephen: (650) 237-3132

Location
401 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Neighborhood
Mountain View
Cross street
California
Parking details
Street and public parking lots
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,372 people are saying

Scratch (Mtn View) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Scratch in Mountain View offers a "lovely" dining experience with standout service and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious" brunch options and "wonderful" cocktails. The "melt-in-your-mouth" short ribs and "perfectly cooked" halibut are highlights. The farm-to-table approach and creative dishes like duck dumplings make it a "very favorite" spot.

2,372 Reviews

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LoganL
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on November 25, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Over all very disappointed with thanksgiving dinner here. We have never been here before and will never come back. Very expensive for low quality food and service. The presentation of the food was awful as well.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
1.0
Dined on November 25, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was really bad. The filet mignon was way undercooked. The ceviche was a ketchup base and not tomato based. Also there wasn’t lemon or lime in the ceviche for an acid. The prawns had black spots on them from being older or left out too long. Very unacceptable for a thanksgiving prix fix menu. The price of things was insanely high for mediocre food! The cocktail I got was way unbalanced with too much Serrano pepper extract(made it spicy and not good to the palette! Overall the whole meal was very bad. Service was ok, but ignored our table for way too long for being a slowish night. At a $300 price point for 3 people I feel I was completely ripped off! I would not go back here again.
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JenLD VIP
San Francisco46 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 21, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at Scratch was outstanding. It's been awhile since I have been there, and I liked the changes in the menu. The quality of the fish in the fish and chips was great and the salads we had (baby greens and butternut squash) were very delicious. Our only complaint was our conversation about the vodka on the menu. We were subjected to an opinionated almost-rant that was inappropriate for a dining-out experience.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 20, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Scratch is our go-to for better dining
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jvhiii VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service
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RosemaryA
San Francisco3 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 15, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great vibe and creative takes on bistro standards as well as intriguing new cuisines. Impressive beverage menu including good NA beers and adult NA cocktails that aren't too sweet. Clearly a hit with the diners because on a Monday night the place was packed.
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tashak
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 5, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Quiet location, wait staff timid and difficult to understand, not very comfortable talking about the menu. Great burger, strange crab cake. Menu is uninspiring but food was good quality.
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koubear VIP
Chicago29 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 31, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was fabulous, service was great
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Dinner
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was super friendly, kind, attentive, and caring. We felt very comfortable and we enjoyed our dinner a lot.
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ktee
Yosemite10 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is quite good and they mark the gluten-free dishes on the menu. I have eaten there a number of times with no problem (I have a gluten allergy but am not celiac). The service is outstanding! The only issue is that I have ordered the grilled artichoke twice now and both times very undercooked and tough. Great salads!
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FAQs

Scratch (Mtn View) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 237-3132.

Scratch (Mtn View) is rated 4.4 stars by 2372 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

401 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Additional information

Cross street
California
Neighborhood
Mountain View
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street and public parking lots
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Melissa Kacos
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.scratchmtnview.com/
Phone number
(650) 237-3132
Private party facilities
Our main dining room affords a casual dining experience in a relaxed setting. The community table seats up to 12 and is a great place for small groups. The wine room is available for semi-private parties with seating up to 70 for dinner and 100 for cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Stephen: (650) 237-3132

Scratch (Mtn View)

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