This has become my new "go to" brunch spot. Not a giant menu, but just enough to satisfy nearly anyone with a nice mix of breakfast and lunch offerings. Service is good, and the waitstaff all works together to take care of things quickly. If you like cocktails, the old fashioned at Scratch might be the best in the Bay Area. read more

We enjoyed a lovely family dinner here this spring, on the patio. We were sad to hear their business has been way down this year... Our experience was pleasant, there weren't many people there (early dinner around 5:30 pm) so we had a lot of attention from several servers. The food was good and healthy selections available. Only good things to say about Scratch! read more

Scratch - Beet salad (good & reasonably priced!) - New American Near Me - Mountain View, California

My friend and I came here on a Wednesday for happy hour and the place was pretty quiet. However, it was fairly crowded by the time we left. I ordered the happy hour special burger and Hurricane. My friend ordered the chicken sandwich and we got the sweet potatoes to share. I really like my burger, it was juicy and flavorful. The size is smaller than I expected but was filling with the fries. My friend thought the chicken sandwich was too crispy and too much batter. The sweet potatoes was really good without the aloli. The service was quick and the bartender was efficient. I would definitely come back for the burger. read more

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Omelet was ok. Pretty pricey, and there are probably better options for brunch down a block in Castro! Might be better for dinner! read more

Scratch - New American Near Me - Mountain View, California

Great place to come for a work meal! My salmon dish felt really healthy. There's a huge table in the back for larger parties. Street parking in the neighborhood. read more

Scratch - A dish featuring grilled salmon, black rice, and coleslaw on a white plate at a restaurant setting. - New American Near Me - Mountain View, California

If it's Friday night and you have a party of 12 and no plans, maybe consider coming to scratch. Not too expensive, but expensive for what it is. No vibe, no energy. I would skip it read more

God comfort food. Clean and welcoming place, friendly staff, and good food. We had the fried chicken, calamari, Cesar salad, and more and we were all happy with our dishes. read more

Scratch - Scratch Fried Chicken - A plate features fried chicken topped with onion rings, served with French fries in a paper cone, and sautéed greens with tomatoes. - New American Near Me - Mountain View, California

You'd expect Saturday morning at brunch place to have a crowd. This place was almost empty when we arrived. It never got more crowded. The menu was unusual and we had difficulty finding something that appealed to us. We eventually did and the food was ok. Service was good. The signage outside did not scream restaurant so we almost passed it by.. read more

Saturday night dinner this place is half empty. Classic decor, big bar area, with split rooms for dining. It's not our first time here but this time we felt both the service and food quality have improved. The menu is generally not cheap, but we managed to find something for everyone of under $25 per item. Truffle mushroom flatbread, Ciopinno entree is only $22, Sctarch burger was $25 and hubby was very impressed with the juicy patty and the overall quality of the burger. I saw juices dripping out while he was biting onto it. My Cioppino was loaded with ingredients and the bread was buttery and toasty, every bite was so perfect. Water service was good that we were never out of water during the meal. Although we got different servers during the meal, we were taken care of and left to enjoy dinner peacefully. read more

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There is nothing good about this place. The food is just bad, the service is non-existent and it's wayyyyy too pricey for the overall budget-ness. Honestly surprised this place is still in business. Cmon now. read more

Not sure why this restaurant isn't rated higher. I had a good experience eating here. I'm wondering if the prices may be a little steeper than what most expected, but the atmosphere and service do match. The restaurant is very nice. Classy ambiance indoors as well as a nicely decorated outdoor patio, which is dog friendly. Wait staff were attentive and the food was delicious. I would love to return for special occasions and try other items on their menu. read more

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Ambiance is fantastic , service is also fantastic but I was slightly disappointed with the food. To start my glass of house Chardonnay was very good. The beet salad was very good but the grapefruit and blue cheese with pickled beats was a bit strange. I had the scall and although the scallops were cooked properly they were a bit salty and the mashed peas were slightly too sweet. My daughter had the five spice duck breast which was delicious but very rich. A touch of acidity or a few more berries on the plate would have balanced it out a bit better. For dessert I had the cream brûlée and my daughter had the apple fritter bites and both were very nice. Would I recommend this place, maybe, I would definitely give it another try . read more

Scratch - Duck - A dish featuring sliced cooked meat served over rice with vegetables, garnished with microgreens and accompanied by roasted onion. - New American Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Dad and I had dinner there last night. Not only was the food delicious but the service was superb! Our waitress was gracious and engaging. Most appreciated! read more

This review is specifically about their Happy Hour. The menu? Great! The experience? Not so much. Service: 1/5. Even though we got there right at the start and the place was dead empty most of the time we were there, we barely existed. Our water glasses were empty (and it was 90 degrees outside). It took like 25 mins to get our calamari. The staff clearly didn't give a sh- about taking care of guests. Case in point: our calamari (which the menu describes as served with cocktail sauce and tartar sauce) came with... NO sauce. And when we asked? The server pointed to a red smear on the side of the bowl and said, "that's the sauce." Now, I know we were not the first people to ask about calamari served without dipping sauce. Another employee even said as much! So why not say, "yeah, this is how they serve it, but let me get you some extra as dipping sauce." Food: Calamari was served without sauce and included some weird peppers (?), some of which were super thick and others which were very thin. Not sure what they were or why they were in there. Sweet potato fries: were served with "aioli" which basically looked like clarified butter. It was thick and goopy and weird. Burger and fries: Good. A great deal for $10. Almost made the whole experience worth it! Drinks: If you go to happy hour, you're getting a great deal - $11 for a well alcohol cocktail of your choosing. I got a gin gimlet and my friend got a dirty martini. In the Bay, for $11, it's a steal ... as long as you don't mind waiting 20 mins for it! read more

I can say my wife and I both enjoyed our time here. The staff was friendly, our food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. The atmosphere was good for being able to have a conversation. We came to this restaurant after walking by so many times and not ever looking at reviews. We can both say that we would come back for a special occasion like family visiting town. For what this restaurant does it does well. My wife enjoyed her drink thoroughly and all the food we had to eat. The brussel sprouts came out crispy and with a new flavor note we haven't had before at other restaurants. My fish and chips were some of the best I've personally had, and the flatbread was crispy but light. I would recommend this restaurant for a fancier night out! read more

Scratch - Brussel sprouts - A cast iron skillet contains cooked oysters garnished with chopped herbs, placed on a white plate on a wooden table. - New American Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Wow, excellent, high quality food and great service. Good value. What a beautiful place! We spoke with the manager, as the restaurant opened at 10am, Saturday morning. and he was very welcoming and helpful. We ate outdoors for brunch. I had the teriyaki, NY steak strip and eggs, with fried rice. Excellent! My husband had the corned beef hash, corned beef forward, with 2 poached eggs and a biscuit. We had a side of fruit: Excellent quality raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, bananas and some sliced red and green apples. The Bloody Mary cocktails were tasty. Make sure and add a slice of bacon. (Thick and meaty). The other items on the menu looked delicious as well. Eggs Benedict, an egg scramble, crab cake on brioche. The lunch and dinner menus looked delicious too! Can't wait to try them! read more

Good food at a high cost and all the personality of a hotel restaurant. Not great, would not go back.

Came here on a Saturday night and it's basically empty. Ordered the pork chop and filet mignon and they were cooked to perfection. The pork chop was so tender and flavorful and I really liked the oyster mushrooms on the side. The spicy greens tasted interesting (not my fave) but it was fresh. Truffle fries didn't disappoint either. Overall 4.5 stars. Will come back again! read more

Scratch - Cider Brined Kurobuta Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Mountain View, California

We had a lovely brunch here on Sunday, myself and two friends. We only see each other a few times a year so we take advantage of celebrating our birthdays together. After we left, the Isaiah called us because he realized no one mentioned our birthdays. This was so unexpected because we would not expect a restaurant to do something for us like that. We returned (we were just down the street) and he treated us to a birthday treat. The food was great, the service was nice and the extra thought went a long way. Would definitely recommend. read more

We went for a family dinner. The ambiance is very nice. The service provided by Sofia was great. We ordered lobster roll , salmon, filet mignon, goat cheese salad and truffle fries. Except for goat cheese salad which was ok, all other entrees were great. read more

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Worst experience ever. Restaurant extremely overbooked at Thanksgiving. Waited a long time. Manager Isaiah did not display customer service as I was waiting in line. Very disappointed in experience by someone of this level. Food was marginal, however not worth price changed. read more

reviewing Thanksgiving experience; After waiting for over 20 minutes to be seated, and many people in line, had asked manager question, received a very sharp, abrupt reply back, as noticed website had been down for days. Turkey was dry, although the plate appeared ok. cost did not equal what was given. decorations were nice, however even with that, did not enjoy my experience there. read more

Stumbled across this restaurant in downtown Mountain View. It's got lots of indoor seating with a fancy restaurant vibe. The crab cake brioche was pretty standard, but the blueberry lemon ricotta pancake was AMAZING. The flavor was just the right balance of sweet & sour, and the pancake texture was just right. The waiter kept coming over to refill our water so definitely good service here! read more

Scratch - Blueberry Pancakes - A plate of stacked pancakes with blueberry topping, powdered sugar, and a side of syrup, served in a restaurant with a napkin and utensils nearby. - New American Near Me - Mountain View, California

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We started at the bar and had excellent cocktails and excellent service. At our table, we ordered various entrees. The food was very good as was the service. I had a filet. It was tasty and cooked to order. All others thought their entrees were very good. Same with the desserts. The ambience is good and the prices reasonable. I recommend Scratch. read more

Scratch is a lovely restaurant in downtown Mountain View! I came here on Saturday night for dinner. It was a large group (my friend made a reservation for 20), and I would say the waiters and waitresses did a great job. 5 stars for the service. They kept refilling our water, checking up on us, etc. The food and drinks are a little more on the pricier side (my glass of white wine was $16). I had the truffle mushroom flatbread which was VERY delicious. I would definitely order it again. This was my 1st time back to the restaurant post pandemic. I had been here before in 2019 and 2020, once to the bar and for brunch. Looks like they have a patio now too. I would definitely love to return again soon! - I would probably just sit at the bar and have a drink or two though read more

Scratch - Inside of restaurant - The image shows the ceiling of a restaurant with multiple light fixtures and large windows allowing natural light. - New American Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Party of 6, 4 adults and 2 kids. We came here for brunch and brought our Aunt and Uncle visiting from Atlanta, so we wanted to choose a nice place. Ambiance - 5. Beautiful venue with many areas to sit. Food - 4. brunch was good. We had eggs Benedict, traditional breakfast plates and blue berry pancakes. Service - 3. The food took 1 hour to come out. It came to the point that the host apologized and comped our beverages, the the waiter apologized, and then the waiter apologized again. They're definitely short staffed and I empathize with that. If you have time and looking for a nice venue with friendly service and good food. This is the place to go. Don't expect prompt service. read more

Such a yummy experience. Scratch Espresso Martinis always hit the spot and the service is a 10. read more

Scratch - Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Scratch remains a solid three-star establishment. It's a pity, because the place has HUGE potential. Unfortunately, the owners seem to have no vision beyond milking the place for any profit they can, at the expense of pretty much any vision or consideration for staff. You walk in and can tell immediately that the owners DGAF. The staff DGAF, they're not paid to. Evidence of this is everywhere, from the menu whose basic format hasn't changed in over a decade, to the fact that only the shift manager is empowered to solve problems/handle issues. The host stand is located well inside, past the bar just before the tables. Walking in, every staff member ignored us even once we reached the host stand. The one shift manager was apparently the only person allowed to greet customers and sort them out. The rest of the staff? Not my section, not my monkeys, not my circus. The uninspired scallops plate was adequate, albeit confusingly shy of half a scallop. When I tried asking our server if the dish was INTENDED to be served with only 2.5 scallops, they were like deer in headlights, uncertain how to proceed. IT WAS ONLY A QUESTION, not. a complaint! Yet the shift manager had to be called in, who ALSO wasn't interested in determining an answer to the question but preferred to just comp out drinks or dessert. We had honestly not intended to even have another drink and initially refused, but another round was sent regardless. Still a tad peckish, we ordered the brussels sprout starter...which of course wasn't comp'd lol. It's just that... every single time we finally decided that the transgressions of the past were certainly no longer an issue, we return only to experience yet another. Experienced staff who actually GAF cost more. You get the people you pay for. You take care of your staff, they take care of your business. You hire on the cheap and treat them like infants, and you get staff who ignore customers when they walk in and plate half a scallop because they simply aren't paid enough to care. read more

Scratch - 2.5 scallops, at least they were well seared! - Seared scallops are served on a white plate with a green herb sauce and a side of chopped vegetables, garnished with sliced almonds. - New American Near Me - Mountain View, California

I've been to downtown Mountain View many times but never been to Scratch before. My friend and I were walking around and saw this place and decided to check it out! The ambience was clean and it was a cute resturant from the inside. We weren't very hungry so we decided to split the crispy tofu and it was delicious! It was so light and tasteful, highly recommend. We also go the truffle fries on the side, which you can never go wrong with truffle fries! I would def come back again. read more

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I've walked passed this place many times the past few years while out on Castro street but never actually ate inside. So when my friend asked if I wanted to have brunch there, I was like sure why not. I checked the reviews beforehand and though hmm, how bad could it be? Let me tell you, it wasn't terrible, but it was not great by any means. I would give it 2.5/5 stars. It is overpriced, the food is bland and lacks finesse, and service was borderline acceptable. 1) Food. So I was debating between two dishes on the menu and I asked the waiter and he recommended to try the corn beef hash. He was raving about it so I was like ok, I'll try that. He should know what he's talking about right? Hmmmm no. Apparently not! So I ordered that and really wish I hadn't. The food was edible and acceptable for a restaurant dish but it certainly lacked flavor, presentation and overall taste. The potatoes felt like they were stone cold frozen and reheated in the microwave. The hollandaise sauce tasted very plain and the biscuit lacked salt and flavor. I was able to eat it as I mixed everything together but man do they need to work on their dishes. 2) Drinks: We wanted to treat ourselves to a nice drink so we ordered the Bellini. For $13 you'd expect them to put some kind of garnish like fruit or something inside but the drink I ordered did NOT match up to the price, same as the food. I would not recommend that drink. I could have made it myself at home ten times better then that drink. 3) Service: As soon as I walked in I was asked "can I help you m'am?" Which is pretty unprofessional. As a hostess or whoever is greeting needs to be more friendly and welcoming, and not looking as if they have a plane to catch or I'm a customer shopping at the mall. Ugh it did not leave the best impression. The waiter was also not very chatty, which is fine, he seemed like he just wanted to do his job and that's that. I did appreciate them checking in on us if we needed anything but maybe a bit too much as the point where a staff member almost took my friends half eaten plate when she wasn't even finished. So all in all, I'd say do yourself a favor and go eat somewhere else on Castro and save yourself an "acceptance restaurant experience". Maybe it was the type of dish I ordered and the chef was having an off day, but I am not planning to go back there to find out anytime soon. read more

Scratch - My friend had the French toast - HUGE We had the Bellini's (on the right) that were a little disappointing. - New American Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I went to Scatch with my cousin and had the best time! The mocha-tini is a must try as well as the lobster roll! The service couldn't have been better, and the manager Isaiah gave us great recommendations, and was super nice and accommodating. Will be back again! read more

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food was incredible, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was truly exceptional. I especially want to highlight Isaiah, the manager, who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. He was attentive, friendly, and extremely helpful throughout our visit. It's rare to find someone who genuinely cares about the guest experience the way he does. Because of him and the wonderful staff, this has become one of my favorite places to dine. Highly recommend! read more

Delish. I stopped in after a google search for what was near by as I am from out of town. I had the happy hour oysters, flatbread pepperoni, and crème brûlée for dessert! The service was speedy and friendly. Since I was alone, I sat at the bar which Is spacious and inviting, I will definitely come back if in the area. read more

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We had a big group and we went in after our hike for brunch. Very accommodating. We sat outside and it was very comfortable. The chairs and tables were huge. Had the steak and eggs with the cubed hash browns. Which was amazing. Had the calamari, the sauce inside the dish was delicious. The deviled egg lobster was good but I probably won't order it again. The cornbeef was good. The crab cake over hummus was amazing!! Didn't really like the cornbread waffles or the almond French toast so I was bummed about that. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Amazing service. read more

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We have been to Scratch in the past and have had good food, including Christmas dinner 2 years ago. However, we went there for Thanksgiving dinner yesterday, and it was truly atrocious. Honestly, the only good parts of the meal were the salads and dessert. The turkey consisted of squares of probably processed meat. The dressing was strange, mainly cornbread, and there was little or no gravy. The Brussels sprouts were a nice touch, but burned so badly as to be inedible. It was as if it was created by someone from another planet, and hardly worth the $68 fee. I don't know what they were thinking, but we will never return. read more

I put 4 because it wasn't quite five star... But it was REALLY good! We had the oysters We had the pork belly We had the brussel sprouts And for the meal... I was with a large group and everyone ordered something different. I had the opportunity to SMASH some of the rotisserie chicken and the buttermilk chicken... Which was damn good! I vote that crispy ass fried chicken gets #1 The bottom line is... Everyone loved their food! It was a little un-organized in the beginning... But at the end of the day... We got there! 4.5 read more

Scratch - New American Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I've dined at Scratch several times, each time ordering their outstanding, very moist fried chicken. Last night (6/7) I ordered the fried chicken and it was dry and the crust was so very hard and unpleasant. It was as though my order was a leftover mistake and refried to heat. The cornbread too was overcooked. At $34 for chicken, one should expect perfection. The front desk host (the manager???) greeted us with an unfriendly posture, and the table service was mediocre - all in all a disappointing experience. Not expecting to return. read more

I'm reviewing Scratch just based on the food served under a corporate function/event/dinner only. I am not reviewing Scratch based on the price point or service under normal and ordinary circumstances. I will just get this out of the way, the vibes in this restaurant was nice. Relaxing, but upbeat. With my disclaimer above, I thought the food was done pretty well considering there were three tables of approximately 20 people per table gathered for a 3 hour dinner service that included a salad starter, 3 different appetizers, 3 different main courses, and a classic creme brulee dessert. I thought the food was done well and actually exceeded my expectations. The Market Fish was nice and tender, the Southern Fried Chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the Grilled Prime Filet Steak was melt in our mouth well done. The Creme Brulee was tasty and done with the classic taste. I can't comment too much on the appetizers because I arrived a bit late, but the food was good! read more

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The fam and I finally made it back here after 6.5 years! This time, we dropped by for Valentine's Day dinner. Their regular menu was updated with a few specials for that special day. The restaurant was crowded so we were not sure what to expect. Based on our experience, the staff was not prepared to handle the restaurant at its full capacity. We came away disappointed. 1) Upon being seated, we were greeted and provided our menus. Our drink orders were taken. No one offered bread service so we had to ask. 2) We asked for Iced Teas with lemon, but it took several requests/reminders before we received the lemons. We were told the kitchen was cutting more lemons. 3) For appetizers/starters, we ordered their Clam Chowder and Citrus Burrata Salad. Both were disappointing. As Clara used to say in the Wendy's commercial, "Where's the ----?" The chowder was basically potato soup with a few clams. The salad contained 3-4 thin slices of Burrata. I would recommend they call it an Arugula Salad. 4) While leisurely eating our appetizers/starters, the staff brought over our entrees. Being shocked at the sight of them, we moved our appetizers/starters to the side to make room for the new additions. One of the staff members asked if we were done (with the apps/starters) while trying to take them away. Hello!!!! On the plus side, both the Seared Salmon Mojo and Poppyseed Crusted Ahi Tuna were delicious. However, the Ahi Tuna had a bit of heat which was not mentioned in the menu's description. And oh, the side of Cornbread With Black Pepper Honey was the best part of the meal. It could have served as our dessert! read more

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my wife had brunch her with her girlfriend and her friend was pregnant, so she asked for a burger with no aoili, but they brought out a burger with aoili on it. and instead of bringing her a new burger, they just wiped it off, which is definitely not right. she asked for a new burger, but they charged her for the new one, which again, is ridiculous. go eat at a better place downtown. this place is not worth the price and the service is trash. read more