Nestled within a charming 19th-century Victorian in the heart of downtown Mountain View, Chez TJ has an old-school air that befits its status as an elder statesman of fine dining. Both an abbreviated prix fixe option and a longer tasting menu weave together luxury ingredients with California produce, including from their own garden. Gently cooked halibut might be matched with a variety of summer squash and pickled garlic scapes, and Australian wagyu is matched with chanterelles and superlatively sweet corn. Desserts, like a frangipane and peach tart with brown sugar Chantilly, hit their mark, and the wine list is a treasure trove, with bottles ranging from heavy-hitters to bargain gems—even the by-the-glass selection is choice.