I am writing to address a disappointing experience I had at your restaurant on July 28th. I had a…read morereservation for three people at 4:45 PM, and upon arrival, the hostess was in the process of offering us a nice table. However, a staff member named Viri intervened and insisted we be seated at a different table. When I requested a different location, I was told it was unavailable due to other reservations. As someone who works in the restaurant industry, I am familiar with how reservation systems function; I noted that the restaurant remained largely empty during our visit. At one point, we were even asked to vacate a table we had sat down at before eventually being placed near the hostess station. I am bringing this to your attention because I felt our treatment was inconsistent with standard hospitality. I would like to encourage your leadership team to ensure that all customers are treated with cordiality and respect, regardless of their ethnicity or attire.

Just WOW! This experience at Limón was so unforgettable. When you first walk in, you immediately…read moreget hit with awesome vibes. The restaurant was very pretty, with a sleek and floral theme. Also, I noticed some herby smell which was pleasant so extra hats off to that detail. I placed a reservation of 5 at 7:45 pm on a Friday night with me and my family, and we had no issues getting to our table. We were a bit late, however staff made sure that we get seated in no time. Once we got sat down, we got our menus and took some time to decide what to order. Our amazing friend and waitress Elizabeth made sure to give us time to thoroughly look through the menu and decide on what we were going to eat. She was very friendly and caring, and was so excited to take our order, which elevated her experience. Her suggestions were perfect for our family. We ordered the Mixto Clásico ceviche, 2 orders of truffle mac and cheese, Arroz Con Mariscos, Pollo A La Brasa (Half chicken), Beef Anticuchero Roll, and Lengua a La Parilla. In five minutes, the staff already brought the ceviche, which included calamari, fish, veggies, and the taro chips. It was refreshing and citrusy. After we finished that , then another 3 minutes goes by, and everything arrived. I was so shocked on how fast they serve especially because of how busy they were. All the dishes were so fresh and cooked to perfection. The mac was so creamy, cheesy, and delectable especially because of the truffles. The pollo a la brasa was cooked nice and tender, served with fries, and that yellow sauce was addicting, literally ON CRACK. The lengua was great, the mashed potatoes along with the lengua, shrimp, and spicy sauce gave it texture and flavor. The nikkei beef antichchuero roll I was surprised with. Sushi in a Peruvian restaurant? However, I did not expect to be one of the best and interesting rolls I have tried ever. The arroz con mariscos was my favorite by far. It really reminds me of a Spanish paella, with a seafood galore presented with a bed of rice and veggies. It was very filling and delicious. Of course, we couldn't just end there, we obviously had to go for dessert. We chose the Tres Leches cake, and it was presented with chocolate, caramel, and strawberry sauce which was sweet and smooth. Paired with the cake, it was so good and a genius combination. In the end, when leaving, our staff asked us if we needed any extra help with anything before we left, which was a very kind gesture. When we left, the staff kindly greeted us a warm goodbye, and thanked Elizabeth especially for helping us order these great assortments of dishes. In the end, we left with our stomachs full of food and great memories. I am already looking forward to my next visit here, and please, give this Peruvian spot a try, because you will never go back to any other ones besides this spot.

A cute and lively restaurant with a beautiful, playful atmosphere and a menu full of creative,…read moreglobally inspired flavors. From fun shareable dishes to inventive cocktails, everything made the evening feel festive and special. A fun spot for a birthday, a girls' night, or simply a delicious adventure. Definitely a place to check out when you're visiting Silicon Valley!

This is a review for First Fridays. I wanted to give the event team a chance to connect with me…read morebefore posting this review, but they have not returned my calls despite promising me they would get back to me. I bought three tickets for the First Friday event scheduled for 8/4, from 4-8pm with chef Stephanie Izard. When I arrive at 6pm, I was told at the check in table that many of the food items were already out, and that I could request a refund. They told me to go in anyway, and to check out what was available. I waited thirty minutes in one line to get a bite of salmon, which was delicious, except the advertised item was sea bass, which they had run out of. Then they ran out of the salmon too, before I could get a second bite. Next, I waited in line to meet Chef Stephanie, but she stepped away from her station when I got to the front. I also found out it was a shrimp based dish (and the veggies were also cooked with shrimp paste), to which I am allergic to. All of the other food items were out. We left the event still very hungry, and I asked to speak with someone about the refund. They took down my name, number and email and said someone would call me the next week. No one ever did. When I called back to follow up, I again was told they would call me. They again did not. I would expect more professionalism especially when I'm being charged $344 for one bite of food. So this is a warning to all who are contemplating a future First Friday with guest chefs - you better arrive at 4pm, or else there will be no food left. **updating to add to I was contacted and offered a full refund and an apology

Attended a vendor event here and it was a great time…read more Food wise we had some appetizers, which were good, but the beer is what really stood out. Great selection in my novice opinion. The staff was friendly and gave advice to those of us who hadn't been to this restaurant and/or had German beer. Other people seemed to be having a great time as well and it was lively but we could still hold a conversation without yelling.

Arrived in a Tuesday at 6pm…read more Service 3 stars Beer 5 stars Food 2 stars Seat yourself Found a table at 6pm QR code for menu but can't order Sat for a bit before we were helped We ordered Chicken tacos 1 star Chicken was thinner than my belt, breading was soggy, there was maybe a total of an ounce of chicken in all 3 tacos combined and that's being generous Burger of the month ($24) 3 stars It was good, but for the size, even with inflation it should have been $15 Soda - a can, a glass, and no ice was $5.50 Beer - $18.50 Everything we originally ordered was no longer being offered. The menu is digital that you have to view on your phone - why can't they remove the items from the menu??

Hey there Party People…read more Ok let's start but saying sports atmosphere is a 10. Great outside walked in Beer Garden as well as a full inside outside setup from the street. I would come here on game day for sure, as it is we were here to watch one of the World cup matches. This place is hopping We started with the giant Pretzel So soft and perfectly salted. The German Spicy Mustard was perfect as well as a sweet tomato Chutney. I had the Ribs and Mac & Cheese. The Mac a Cheese had a mild spicy flavor that you don't expect in a Mac & Cheese. Just made you want more. The ribs were dripping in sauce. Some people don't care for saucy ribs but the sauce was so good I was glad to need to lick my fingers. It was a perfect blend of Spicy and sweet. Best I've ever had bar none. Hubby had the Truffle Gnocchi. Thought it was really good. The cream sauce was surprisingly light not gut bomb heavy. The Gnocchi was light with perfect texture. Overall great dish. The one failure to the dinner was the Fish n Chips. The fish was extremely fishy in flavor which is not what Fish n Chips is supposed to be. My brother-in-law was the one eating it he stated the fish wasn't fresh must have been frozen. He loves fish n chips but marked this one at the bottom of the list. Be kind to one another

This place has a nice medium size patio that's hidden away. Lots of bees to pick from and food…read moreportions are pretty big. We didn't expect soups to be this large. Overall food we tasted was pretty good. Service was solid as well considering this place was busy. Note: this place charges 5% small business fee.

We made a reservation for six on a Sat evening and were seated almost immediately upon arrival,…read morewhich made for a great start to the night. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and energetic, adding to the overall dining experience. The food was excellent, and we genuinely enjoyed everything we ordered. The standout dish was definitely the carbonara, it was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. We liked it so much that we ended up ordering a second round! Overall, this is a fantastic spot when you're craving Italian food. Great service, delicious dishes, and a fun atmosphere, would definitely come back again!

Beautiful vibes inside with live, jazzy music the entire evening with my party. Service was…read moreimpeccable and food was delicious! We were immediately welcomed with warm, crispy, delicious bread on the table as soon as our full party arrived. Spaghetti Carbonara - amazing! Creamy with plenty of protein and pasta itself was perfection Seafood Risotto - we didn't like this as much. The rice was a bit on the firmer side, but still really delicious! Calamari Fritti - it was okay. The batter was super crispy but a bit on the harder end which is different from the usual delicate batter I've had at other places We were too full from our meal for dessert, but the owner came over with some almond biscotti on the house which was super sweet of him! Definitely would come back to try their other offerings. Such a homey restaurant with cool vibes.

Good food, amazing kids play area…read more Black garlic fries 5/5 Olive and margarita flatbread 4/5 Our server was very attentive. They also had robotic servers. The outdoor patio and play areas are amazing for kids.

I initially tried some bites from Roger at the flavors of the Peninsula event and was so impressed…read morewith the lamb meatballs and sauce. I decided to come check out the restaurant. The vibe is really cute and tons of outdoor space with games. We came in on a weeknight for dinner and a few drinks. Service was a little slow- our cocktails came after our food items, but staff were friendly. We ordered a few items to share. The strawberry salad was a standout, very fresh ingredients and delicious blend of toppings. We did not add a protein but that was an option. I also enjoyed the shrimp and flatbread. The shrimp had good flavor and was cooked well. The flatbread with duck confit had some heavy toppings with goat cheese and thick glaze. Both were a little too rich for me, but I enjoyed them. Our drinks were tasty and fresh. Overall, we had a good experience and I would go again!

Tldr: Ludwig's cares…read more Ludwig's always hits the spot. The portion is always great in consideration for the cost of the dishes. I've come multiple times, solo, and with friends, and I've never had a bad experience. The service has always been consistent in the way that this establishment always take care of their guests. Every guest around you is always having a good time. This is a key component that you want to experience in a restaurant setting. Masha took care of me today (and multiple other customers at the same time.) I observed and received nothing short of what is expected in a restaurant setting in Mountain View on Castro Street: Quality service, and great suggestions. I think guests sometimes overlook the novelty of being able to enjoy your time in the establishment you choose to dine at. Folks seem to be in such a rush these days. It's nice to slow down and enjoy the sunshine and hustle/bustle of the world around while enjoying a quality meal and some sunshine or indoors while letting the wind sweep your table top. P.s. if you ever have some issues with your experience--talk to the staff. Don't leave a low quality yelp review. It doesn't help anything besides, perhaps, one's self esteem.

Ludwig's Biergarten is much more busy than we expected. We came for an early week day lunch before…read morenoon and we had our choice of seating. There were plenty of nice bench and tables outside and a number of tables and chairs inside in the bar area. Quite a few people/groups came in after. On a Thursday night at 7 pm, it was pretty crowded outdoors with two or three tables available and more seating available indoors. My son had the Jagerschnitzel, a breaded veal cutlet, spatzel, lingonberry jam, and mushroom sauce on both visits. It was a nice big plate of food. We had the pork knuckle once and the sausage sampler the second time. The pork knuckle was partially dry. The sausage sampler was on top of sauerkraut with a small cruet of spicy and a small cruet of sweet mustard. It was interesting. I'm not much of a meat eater but I'm on a low carb diet so all this meat was great. Workers are nice. They have QR codes for their menus but they brought us paper menus which I prefer. They also have can zero coke and Hank's root beer. I like the German restaurant in San Jose but the drive and parking here is so much easier for us. It's nice here on a warm afternoon and evening. A lot of people ordered the chicken cordon bleu so we'll have to try that next time.

I was very pleased with the 50-person post-wedding brunch I hosted at Scratch. The food was…read moregreat-especially the eggs Benedict and the almond-crusted French toast. The drinks were delicious and beautifully presented. The service was attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a classy gathering.

Scratch is consistently a delicious brunch option and caters to various tastes and needs. Everyone…read morealways leaves happy. It's also our family go to for holiday meals - the pre fixe never disappoints.