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Mountain View, CA 94041

Kristina R. writes: Yet ANOTHER place to recieve my very important mail from tocutebabylicious@ bigpenis.com about how largened my "emlazoned drive love sizzle can grow to the size of a baseball bat with just one free sample."  

AWESOME.

Lee Yu Chau Kitchen

Mountain View, CA 94041

qirk z. writes: Dinner at Lee Yu Chau Kitchen was awesome last night.

Chef Lee and Chef Yu prepared a homey dinner consisting of some greens, handmade noodles with garlic flavor, and Matambre an argentinian steak dish (pounded meat, with a layer of provolone cheese,…

Dana Street Roasting Co

744 W Dana St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Danny H. writes: The first time I came here I ordered a fancy specialty drink, they left it on the counter and didn't let me know.  The baristas seemed too cool to care.

Well, the baristas are too cool, but that's part of the feng shui of this place.  This place…

City of Mountain View Library

585 Franklin Street
Mountain View, CA 94041

Mary T. writes: I only wish this place would stay open later.  I don't come here as often as I would like. I used to come here to study all the time, but now I have a study partner who prefers cafes and bookstores. They have lots of tables where I can plug my laptop…

Abundant Life Christian Fellowship

2440 Leghorn Street
Mountain View, CA 94043

Nay Y. writes: LOVE THIS CHURCH AND ITS DIVERSITY!!!

HOW AWESOME IS IT TO WORSHIP GOD WITH THE DIVERSITY OF PEOPLE...

Pastor Paut is an amazing speaker...his messages are really memorable and it really challenges you to apply it in your own life...

The church looks…

Clarke's Charcoal Broiler

615 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040

Yvonne C. writes: The good = Hearty portion sizes. Orders are ready fast, and the burgers are super juicy! Outdoor seating is great for people with strollers or dogs. Fresh condiment bar.

The bad =   Cramped up indoor dining spaces and small walkways. I saw a lot of…

Amber India

2290 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040

Keiko S. writes: As many have already noted - hands down, this is THE best Indian restaurant on the Pennisula. Little pricier than others, but makes a great occasional treat.

Items we dearly miss:
- Avadhi Gosht Biryani (lamb)
- Chicken Masala (get it extra spicy!)
-…

M & S Watch Repair

1040 Grant Rd
Mountain View, CA 94040

Kathleen M. writes: This little kiosk isn't much to look at, but the guy behind the counter is attentive and put in a new watch battery in only about one minute. It cost me $7. It's hard to beat the cost or the time spent.

Pizzale

2464 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040

Nata B. writes: Even in this area of seemingly unlimited culinary delights, every once in a while what a girl really needs is a good slice. A Brazilian friend of mine recently invited me to Pizzale and it hit the spot.

What sets them apart is their Brazilian twist.…

Fu Lam Mum

153 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Eric C. writes: Looking for authentic Cantonese cuisine without the need to visit Hong Kong? Come to Fu Lam Mum, you won't be disappointed. The menu features a wide selection of classic Asian dishes and the portions are generally quite large while pricing remains…

La Fiesta

240 Villa St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Keiko S. writes: Yes. Best Margarita Ever.

And it's hard to not stuff yourself with the cripsy chips & fresh salsa (several kinds) before your main food gets to the table. Love the burritos, grilled chicken salad, and you can have a lot fun with the comination…

Uncle Frank's BBQ and Catering

2135 Old Middlefield Way
Mountain View, CA 94043

Archie R. writes: The ribs here are so good that I now:

- Belong to the baptist church
- Own a gun
- Think George Bush is the greatest president ever
- Have a poster of John Ashcroft over my bed
- Want to build a wall between us and Mexico
- Only listen to Keith Urban and…

Taqueria La Bamba

2058 Old Middlefield Way
Mountain View, CA 94043

Flor D. writes: ****************
050108 update
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Happiness can truly be found in a taco.  Specifically, in a La Bamba Taco.  I had the carne asada, and pollo asada taco today.  I loved the pollo!  it was juicy, saucy, and exactly what a pollo asado taco…

Peet's Coffee & Tea

2600 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94061

Laura T. writes: After reading Jordano's recent review for Peet's Coffee and finding out that their founder recently passed on, I thought I'd give my own props to the best coffeemakers in the bay area.

When I first moved to San Francisco, my roommate Earle introduced…

Sancho's Taqueria

3205 Oak Knoll Dr
Redwood City, CA 94061

phil h. writes: I've got a secret - I get around.  No, not in the man whore way (although recent behavior may suggest otherwise)  What I mean is I'll go to great lengths to get some good Mexican food.  I frequent taquerias in the city, went to school in Arizona, and…

Baysix Massage & Health Center

2920 Broadway
Suite #B
Redwood City, CA 94062

Nikki S. writes: Sigh.

I'm still feelng wonderful from Lisa's massage.  She was nice enough to wait for me when I was stuck in traffic on the SMT and showed up 15 minutes late.  Thank goodness--after that I needed a massage.  

She was considerate and talented, and…

Angelica's Bistro

863 Main St
Redwood City, CA 94061

Mary M. writes: What is a good word for Multiple Personality Disorder? Because that's the word I'd use to describe Angelica's Bistro. MPD but in a good way.

The front room is a huge open space with antiques for sale and tables for dining. I grew up in a charming…

Pickled

2652 Broadway Street
Redwood City, CA 94063

Heather C. writes: If I could hang a sign on my yelp review that said, "SHOP HERE," I would...

Dana (the owner) was super-helpful and friendly.  She expertly manned the entire store while deftly ringing up customers and quickly returning clothes from the dressing room…

Whole Foods Market

1250 Jefferson Street
Redwood City, CA 94062

Lolia S. writes: It's a smaller Whole Foods location, but it has fresh corn and flour tortillas; you can't get those at every Whole Foods location.  Their fresh flour tortillas are really good - thicker than usual and chewy.  I can also walk there from work, so it's…

Alice's Restaurant

17288 Skyline Blvd
Woodside, CA 94062

Heidi A. writes: This is an excellent place to eat after hugging the ginormous redwood tree down the highway and poking a banana slug with a stick. Which I may or may not have done. After peeing next to a tree. Anyway! I love nature!!

What's cooler than a semi-secret…

Huddart County Park

1100 Kings Mountain Road
Woodside, CA 94062

Christine V. writes: Went here for a birthday party for a family member this passed weekend.  Not sure why you have to pay $5 to get in.  Its not like there's anything special at the park.  The rangers are very concious and drive around like every 20 minutes.  They made…

John Bentley's

2915 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94061

prista c. writes: I've been to both of the John Bentley's locations. The Redwood place is stylish and a whole lot bigger. The Woodside place is more intimate and cozy but beware if you need to use the single restroom there.

Food is your  standard high quality American…

La Biscotteria

2747 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94061

Kevin S. writes: The City of Redwood City blew it.   They just spent millions remaking downtown.  They lured a theater builder to put up a new megascreen cineplex, they tarted up the streetscape, restored the county courthouse, persuaded new restaurants and stores to…

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Skyline Boulevard & Alpine Road
Palo Alto, CA 94062

Keiko S. writes: Wow, another gorgeous dirt trail. Several miles in distance (depending on how you loop around) with moderate elevation. Great for running, walking and biking while breathing in the surrounding nature and enjoying the uninterrupted views of the ocean,…

El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve

Skyline Blvd
9 miles south of 92
Woodside, CA 94062

Vicky L. writes: OOOOOoooh. It's nice to know that in this hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley, there are still little bits of nature that is tucked away. Getting here was a little bit of a hassle; the roads off of 280, with all the meandering twists and turns could…

Bella Vista Restaurant

13451 Skyline Blvd
Woodside, CA 94062

Keiko S. writes: If you want to impress your date, this is one place that won't fail you! Located in the middle of no where, this classy, but inviting restaurant offers one of the most breathtaking views of the bay area. Definitely recommended for a special…

The Mountain House Restaurant

13808 Skyline Boulevard
Woodside, CA 94062

Jamie M. writes: I don't know much about the Donner Party.

Pioneers - blah blah blah -  snow - blah blah blah - trapped - blah blah blah - "Are you gonna eat that leg?" blah blah blah.

I do know that it must have been pretty bad to look at the guy next to you and say…

The Oasis Beer Garden

241 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Jamal G. writes: I have to ask, when writing a review, has your mouth ever started to water?  Weird, because mine just did.  See this place is soooo good, sooooo good that I thought about saving this review until I reached 200.  However, I can walk down my block…

Cafe Borrone

1010 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Ken K. writes: 3.75 stars.

I don't get the hate of this place. One guy who has been around way longer than Yelp has, posted some mean things about this place and perhaps through his own experience, refered to this place as Cafe Morrone (in reflection of the service…

The Dutch Goose

3567 Alameda
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Brian B. writes: deviled eggs. everything else is a bonus. love this place.

Parkside Grille

884 Portola Rd
Ste A1
Portola Valley, CA 94028

Matt L. writes: What is nice about the Parkside Grille is it  is a little off the beaten path of Palo Alto & Los Altos scene.  Sitting outside amongst the redwood trees and experiencing  the fog rolls over the hills really helps set the tone for a relaxing evening.…

House of Bagels

1712 Miramonte Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040

Veronica V. writes: Dipped in buttah.

That's what my bagel tasted like.  

A 1200 calorie snack to hold me over until dinner.

Crossings Cafe

2101 Showers Dr
Mountain View, CA 94040

Ryan T. writes: A little austere in terms of service, but a real effort. Great tuna melt with a nice little side salad that I had yesterday while studying before heading off to a local appointment. I think the credit/debit card minimum's a bit on the steep side…

Trader Joe's

590 Showers Drive
Mountain View, CA 94040

Rachel T. writes: I LOVE YOU TOO TRADER JOE'S!!

Where else can I find the greatest snacks and get $5 bottles of GOOD wine?

Seriously, I'm addicted to these flat cracker things they carry. It's completely bland, but my mouth is addicted to its smooth texture. I can…

Amanor Deli & Bakery

856 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040

Eli G. writes: When you walk into Amanor Deli & Bakery, don't be deceived by the clean, nondescript interior or the plain menus -- or its off-Castro location in an otherwise desolate strip mall. I've learned a bit about the place since I became a regular a few…

Rose International Market

1060 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94040

Flor D. writes: ***********Review for take out portion of Rose International Market.

Step 1.  Don't go in there like a fool wanting to order at the counter. Head straight to the register to order.  If you don't know..pretend you know and don't ask for a menu.
Step 2.…

Menlo Park Farmers Market

Between Santa Cruz Avenue & Menlo Avenue
Next to Trader Joes
Menlo Park, CA 94025

gypsy v. writes: This was one of the first markets in the area to be year-round, and it is still one of the best.  And the perfect time on a Sunday morning -- while everyone and their big SUVs are away at church somewhere! No, for all that, It's a great community…

Menlo Shell

3201 El Camino Real
Atherton, CA 94027

Geoff D. writes: The service station here is top notch.  I've used them for everything from oil changes to tune-ups to brake replacements and found them to be far more honest and price competitive than any others I've dealt with.  They also work Saturdays.

Alpine Inn

3915 Alpine Rd
Portola Valley, CA 94028

Brad P. writes: The Alpine Inn -- formerly known as Rossatti's (or is it Rosatti's?) -- is a Peninsula institution.  

The tradition of drinking crappy American beer directly out of the quart bottles ($3.25 for a 32 oz. beer?!) is as old as the wooden picnic tables in…

Feldman Books

1170 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Stephen H. writes: I come here with my gramps, because he simply love's digging through original editions and stacks of dusty rarities. I do too, but I have to let him think it's a chore so that he'll pay for my picks. Sometime's I think this store got stuck in time…