Xanh Restaurant: Cool Drinks and Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

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If you’re looking for a cool spot to meet up with friends after work in Mountain View, make Xanh Restaurant your happy hour destination. Xanh is also a popular bar that serves happy hour beer, wine, cocktail, and app specials daily, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is also a popular spot to come […]

Zareen’s: Locally Sourced Indian Cuisine

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Zareen’s in Mountain View boasts flavorful—if mildly seasoned—Indian and Pakistani dishes made with ethically raised meat and locally sourced produce. The dishes at Zareen’s are based on the family recipes owner Zareen Khan learned from her aunts, mother, and sisters, but Zareen has given them her own modern twist. Regulars like the cute, quirky decor […]

Buffalo: Have a Burger or Bao

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Buffalo’s menu consists mostly of burgers, baos, and sandwiches, with a small selection of salads and starters. This Mountain View gastropub features a range of local California craft beers on tap, and prides itself on a unique beer selection. Regulars say they’ve been disappointed lately with the quality of the burgers, which appears to have […]

Pizza Studio: Eat a Pizza You Designed Yourself

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Pizza Studio is a reasonably priced build-your-own pizza place where locals go to grab a quick bite. All of the pizzas here sport thin crusts and measure 11 inches. Gluten-free crust is available, though no word on whether or not Pizza Studio takes steps to prevent cross-contamination for the benefit of people with celiac disease. […]

Doppio Zero: Enjoy Fresh Pizza in a Trendy Setting

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Doppio Zero serves very thin-crust pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients, along with other Italian dishes. Patrons say the romantic decor here makes Doppio Zero the perfect place to bring a date, and most are more than pleased with the service. Regulars primarily come here for the pizza, which they say is some of the […]

Cascal: Savor Tapas and Sangria

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For tapas and drinks in Mountain View, locals recommend Cascal, a tapas bar that serves a variety of both small and large plates. Though the ambiance is spirited and lively, Cascal can get loud, especially in the evenings. Regulars recommend the ahi tuna tartare, the paella Cascal, the wild mushroom empanadas, the Spanish tapas sampler, […]

Enjoy Frozen Slivers of Flavor at Sno-Zen Shaved Snow and Desserts

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If you're looking for a way to cool off in Mountain View, head for Sno-Zen Shaved Snow and Desserts. What is shaved snow? It’s a delicious Asian dessert, shaved into "frozen slivers" and flavored with real fruit. It’s become very popular because it’s all natural and gluten free. The ice is also very delicate, so […]

Don’t Pass Up the Lunch Buffet at Amber India Restaurant

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You can find authentic Indian food at the Amber India Restaurant. It might be located at the Olive Tree shopping center, but the classic, casual atmosphere will surprise you. You’ll like the Indian art on the walls and the cool chandeliers lighting the comfortable seating. It’s a perfect place to dine with friends or family. […]

Go For the Gnocchi With Pesto at Vaso Azzurro

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Vaso Azzurro brings an upscale Italian cuisine dining experience to Mountain View. The ambiance, with its white tablecloths, beautiful art on the walls, and Italian movie posters, make this a place that’s good for date night, a special occasion, or dinner with the family. Before choosing something from the menu, ask your server about the […]

Make Red Rock Coffee Co. Your Community Meeting Place

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Red Rock Coffee Co. goes beyond the national coffee chains to give Mountain View a true meeting place for the community. Founded as a non-profit establishment, all of the money made at Red Rock is put right back into the community. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t still get a great cup of coffee […]

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