Pan Seared Ahi Tuna
Scratch

Scratch

California Street, Mountain View, 94041, United States Of America, 94041-2006

Diners • American • Vegetarian • Californian


"This has to be one of the worst dining experiences in recent memory. The restaurant had absolutely no atmosphere having only 4 occupied tables filled at 7pm on the Saturday before Father’s Day should have been the first sign that things were bad, but it was definitely confirmed thereafter. The server was friendly enough, but they hound you to order immediately; there’s no space given to sit down, talk and relax into your table. We asked for some time to look over menu, but he was back literally within less than two minutes and stood there until we ordered wine. It did not make for a relaxing experience unfortunately. Food was terrible. Bread was stale and you get only two tiny bits for the table. The burrata/prosciutto appetizer was awful for a start it wasn’t prosciutto, it was shredded sandwich ham scattered all over smeared cheese that tasted like ricotta, not burrata. Quite why they do this to burrata (even if it was) is beyond me. You can get a beautiful burrata appetizer at the tapas restaurant across the road at half the price. The Brussels sprouts were blackened to the point where they looked like enormous lumps of coal. We decided to cut our loses, paid check, and left. Something has gone wrong with this restaurant which is a shame because it could be great. The lack of atmosphere, expensive menu for no quality, oppressive and impatient service does not make for an enjoyable dining experience. There are plenty of other good choices in the area to enjoy. Disappointing all round. I was shocked because other reviews speak highly which is bizarre given the experience we had, but I would advise others to dine elsewhere in Mountain View."

J Restaurant Bar

J Restaurant Bar

297 Washington St,CT 06106-3324, United States, Hartford

Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Mediterranean


"Plenty of parking. We reserved a table but the restaurant wasn't packed at all. The waitress was friendly but not as attentive as we would've liked. She paid more attention to the tables outside than us. There was a table next to us that sat after we received our appetizers that was able to order their desserts, get boxes and their check before the waitress came back to even address anything additional we needed. The signature cocktails were delicious. We ordered 6 feet sweet, distantini and valentini. They were all sweet without being overpowering. Flavors for all the beverages meshed well. The appetizers were amazing. I loved the goat cheese on the bruschetta since it was a different take with the flavors intertwining well. The garlicky cheese bread was a bit short of the amount of garlic but was definitely a sense of comfort food. The crab cakes were delicious with plenty of crab included. The eggplant fries were good overall but I had a higher expectation for the pesto sauce. The marinara was top notch but the pesto sauce was too watery as a sauce. Entrées fell a bit short in my opinion. We ordered the roasted salmon, grilled filet mignon and sausage carbonera. The salmon was delicious but the rice pilaf was bland. The sausage carbonera was way too salty. The filet mignon was perfectly cooked and the mashed potatoes were delicious. Overall for the amount we paid, customer service and quality of food, it was a bit of a mark missed for being top notch for me personally. I would recommend to stop but won't be making it a point to come again."