The location is great and the food is fresh. Recommend it for a business lunch or a family meal

michaels used to be so good! the food used to be amazing in the cafe. beautiful, fresh, lots of vegetarian options, the restaurant was clean. today was rather awful. the greasy food, the cheese choices, the amount of flies at the clean up station. it was outside but filthy ... we are both leaving feeling like we shouldn't have eaten our meals and couldn't wait to wash our hands and faces to get that heavy awful greasy feeling off. and the lakeside cafe is closed until 2027. bye bye shoreline. read more

I got rained in to come in to eat while riding my bike around. It's pretty funny that all the golfers came inside to have lunch also. The cashier was very friendly and helped me make sure that the meal was gluten-free and even changed out the dressing to a vinaigrette (and I added chicken). I barely could finish the thing it was so much. I was able to look outside and just enjoy watching nature get rained on. read more

Michael's at Shoreline Restaurant - American Near Me - Mountain View, California

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If there's one thing I love more than golf, it's golf course food. So naturally after our round, we headed straight to the restaurant for lunch. There's no servers, so you'll order at the register and they'll give you a buzzer to call you when your food is ready. I ordered a turkey burger and fries, which honestly was not very good. It felt like the turkey patty was from frozen and cooked to order, but that patty was like a thicker air hockey puck. I had a bite of my friend's burger and that was much better. The fries were tasty, solid fries for sure. I split my order with my SO and she got the chicken Caesar wrap, which the half I ate had mostly croutons and not much chicken. I think the ratio here could use work, but another suggestion would be to grill/toast the wrap. We also got an order of Korean fries, and that I don't think I'd get again unless they add some kinda protein to it. While I wasn't super impressed by the food, at least it's reasonably priced. I think $13-17 for most of the sandwiches and burgers is reasonable given the area. read more

Michael's at Shoreline Restaurant - American Near Me - Mountain View, California

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We went to a Christmas party here. They let you setup a hour before with your personal decorations. They have the tables, chairs, table clothes, plates, etc... setup ahead of time. Make sure you find out all the miscellaneous fees and charges before you sign up. We had a buffet with chicken Marsala & salmon teriyaki, mixed & Caesar salad, ranch & balsamic dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, spinach & cheese tortellini. Food was great when they brought it in hot. It was a bit dry when people had seconds. Someone was very unhappy and said the mashed potatoes were from a box. Dessert was a super whipped chocolate mousse that was a hit with some people. They did provide boxes for leftovers. There was a beverage station of iced tea & lemonade and hot coffee & hot water for tea at the table. It was pretty spacious in our room. We had an enjoyable time. We were able to move around, talk, and have a glass of wine. Seating was not crowded with ten to a table. They do not have anyone greet you as you come in. You just find your reserved room. read more

Good place to grab a bit to eat "at the turn". There are good options and the prices are very reasonable. In addition, the partial view of the course and driving range are nice and calming. read more

Michael's at Shoreline Restaurant - Cheeseburger with Onion Rings - American Near Me - Mountain View, California

We don't golf, we just come out this way to eat and have been doing so for many, many years. The daily specials are always a great value. We typically default to the Chinese chicken salad, a giant hamburger with fries(crispy and fresh like bowling alley fries) and a chicken quesadilla(salsa is mild and good, even if it's not made in house). The staff are always helpful, welcoming, and the indoor / outdoor eating areas are clean and well appointed. Just good casual eating. Recommended. read more

So we ordered pastrami sandwich and chicken Cobb salad. The sandwich was good but the salad lacked dressing and was missing one important ingredient- boiled egg!!! and they never bothered to make any more or tell us about it. Considering how long our food took, they could've boiled one egg or asked us if we wanted something else instead. Halfway through our game we stopped to get a cold drink and the place was closed. Nothing in the carts board says anything about the restaurant hours (they only had deals on food posted so it makes you think that food and drinks are available). Besides it was only around 330pm. read more

Michael's at Shoreline Restaurant - Chicken Cobb salad and pastrami sandwich with fries - American Near Me - Mountain View, California

Jamaika was SO friendly!!!, when we walked all the way down from "free parking " area. I'm SO impressed with Samuel. He offered to make me a sandwich or anything I'd like...and I knew we were in great hands. The care and concern was over the top!! read more

Unfortunate Experience :-( We have been here so many times over the last few years. And this place has such an amazing view and relaxed vibe outside with golf course and pond. Unfortunately, based on my experience today, this is hardly what you'd expect from a restaurant. It took 45 minutes to receive a simple order (sweet potato fries, a salad, a breakfast sandwich, and avocado toast) during a normal lunch hour. The restaurant was only about 30% full with no line, so it wasn't busy. When we asked about the delay multiple times, the staff seemed to care but didn't appear to know what was going on. No one acknowledged that we had already been waiting over 30 minutes, and it still took another 15-20 minutes for the rest of our food to arrive. The larger issue seemed to be a lack of management oversight. While the staff was calm and trying, they appeared undertrained and unsupported, and the manager was either not present or unaware of how poorly service was running. Several other patrons also received incorrect orders, and it seemed like nearly every table was experiencing delays or issues. I don't normally leave such long reviews, but at this price point and for this type of venue, you expect basic cleanliness, service, and food quality. The tables were dirty, the water pitchers were empty, and the food did not justify the cost. The egg sandwich was overcooked and chewy, and the avocado toast wasn't even toasted, the chicken salad was below par from what you'd buy from a premade bag from the grocery store. Overall, it felt like there was no one there to keep things from completely falling apart today. read more

My club has monthly luncheons at Michael's and we love it. The service is great, the food is delicious, and there's gobs of free parking. They also have in-house overhead projector and screens and are happy to provide podium and microphones. What more could you ask for? read more

This review is for a private event. We held a baby shower in the restaurant for ~30 people and had a terrific experience overall. Adrienne in the sales/marketing department was absolutely lovely to work with and super responsive; this was particularly helpful since I was planning the shower from out of town. It was easy to finalize everything ahead of time, and the staff on the day of the event was superb. We had several appetizers, including jumbo shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, a platter of grilled veggies and a charcuterie board; everything was delicious and beautifully presented. We even had access to the patio to enjoy the gorgeous view. I would highly recommend Michael's at Shoreline for anyone looking for a private event space. read more

Nice place and nice view, menu items are good and they have daily specials and also father day special. Highly recommended read more

Michael's at Shoreline Restaurant - American Near Me - Mountain View, California

We were looking for a venue to host our wedding reception (we got married elsewhere) - and luckily stumbled upon Michael's Restaurant. We had 80 guests - the food was amazing especially when you consider the size of our group! I had multiple people comment on how impressed they were with how the steak and chicken tasted. Also had multiple people comment on how much they loved the venue, the venue itself is very nice with an outdoor patio and a view of water/golf course. Adrienne and Sam did an amazing job organizing everything, replied promptly to our many questions the months beforehand. Adrienne and Jose were super helpful day of. Plenty of parking. The venue fee was very reasonable, menu flexible and pricing was very transparent. Would highly recommend Michael's Restaurant if you're looking for a group gathering. read more

What happened? We have gone to Micheals over the years and always found great food quality in lovely surroundings. This trip was so disappointing. The staff was cordial but not very experienced. They seem to do great with hot dogs and hamburgers, and fries. In the past we had enjoyed a varied menu with creative choices. Looking on the site we saw all kinds of wonderful lunch items that were not available the day we were there. We also remember when you could get your own drink refills. I ordered an Arne Palmer with my lunch and even that was disappointing-too watery. There was a special event going on the day we were there. That might explain why the lunch team was not the most experienced. read more

I come to Michael's on an occasional basis, and I think it shines for the ambiance. The food is okay, but it's really about the location. I appreciate that you order at the front and then they give you a buzzer that rings when your food is prepared, so you can go pick it up. Prices are pretty reasonable, and portions are pretty good. The staff was kind, and I appreciated how one staff member helped me bring my group's order out to the patio. Today I had the crispy chicken sandwich, which has coleslaw inside and comes with a side of fries. It was tasty, but the coleslaw made the sandwich a little soggy and the chicken was a bit dry. However, the fries were amazingly plush and hot. Still, I might go back to my usual lunch order, the Chinese chicken salad, for next time. And order a separate plate of fries! The patio is fun -- it's great for watching birds and the golfers with their funny remote control golf caddies. The refreshing breeze and views of Shoreline golf course are always nice too. A staple spot, for the vibes, and for some affordable grub if you need it. read more

Great ambiance. Food I had eggs benedict with a side of bacon (no beer for me). The flavors were all there, bacon perfectly cooked, and this also had Canadian bacon. Everyone had very large portions for their order (even salad seemed like a large size, even for a half order). Ambiance The location is great and you can watch folks golfing in the distance. A good place to go to after hiking/walking around the shoreline trail. This place is popular and the wait is only really long since there's so many people that come here on the weekends when they are doing various activities from canoeing, hiking, biking etc. Def the go-to place post-activity with a nice outdoor seating. The bathrooms are clean as well. Service They gave free coffee for our party since we had a very large group (like 20+ people). read more

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Booked the venue for an event of 170. Great food, great location, parking, great scenery. It's dance floor is kinda small and the room is sort of shaped like an L. So half of your guests are one side and the rest on the other, and they do not have a view of each other. The dance floor is at the point of the L. Only thing is that the gates to enter the shoreline park kept on closing on guests trying to enter and leave, so we had to deal with a lot of "the gate is locked so and so can't get in" we had no control over it and there was no one available to solve the problem so I just kept shrugging my shoulders and told guests that I had no control over it. Price wise, that's really up to you and your wallet, the food is really good, helpful and attentive wait staff, the location is pretty and my family has had two other events here and I was too lazy to shop around. read more

The food kind of sucks and there is no service but the location right there on the golf course is very nice. Otherwise, to be honest with you I wouldn't even go here. read more

An adorable patio with views of a golf course. Very affordably priced food that is tasty. My chicken sandwich with coleslaw was delicious. Others had the cheesebuger, the salad, and the special chicken barbecue. The servers are hustling and friendly. The line can get long during lunch on the weekends and it takes a bit to get the food, so order a drink while you wait. Brunch here is also delicious. I think I found my new family weekend place. read more

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Michael's at Shoreline did a great job hosting one of our work offsites. The service was very spot on, and the food wasn't too shabby either. The view is also lovely along the golf course. read more

This place has gone down the drain. The service here is terrible. The prices went up and the food quality went down. I've been coming here for over 10 years. So sad to see how this place has changed. :( read more

Takes a long time to get your food and it's average. A nice location. Could be soo much better. Disappointing.

We booked Michael's at Shoreline for a small wedding ceremony and reception which turned out to be a great experience. The restaurant is located at Shoreline Golf Links with a lovely view of the golf course and free parking directly in front. Whitney Katsanes, Event Coordinator, is experienced and very helpful making your vision a reality. There are several wedding/event packages offered that can be customized and are reasonably priced. The food is good and staff are polite and helpful. In summary, if you are looking for a smaller reasonably priced event venue, Michael's is worth a visit. read more

Michael's used to be amazing. Their Chinese Chicken Salad was at the top of the list. I just ate here for the first time in years. Chicken salad was bad, all the food no better than fast food. Unfortunately Michael's has gone down hill. So sad how things have changed read more

AMAZING. Great service, excellent customer service and the food, is even better. As well as this, their restaurant is beautifully designed

serves was great made and the chicken sandwich I ordered was amazing with an amazing atmosphere. Highly recommend

Been coming here for years Dismal service Lousy coffee for $4 Waiting waiting ....well so low staffed I remember the days when this was a fun place to come When food eventually arrived it was okay read more

Michael's at Shoreline Restaurant - Chicken strips and fries - American Near Me - Mountain View, California

Michael's hosted a luncheon for 75 ladies. Everyone raved about the food, ambiance and quality of service. This is a wonderful location for an event! read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon after a 20 mile run, this place wasn't super packed but it was nice to be able to sit outside and cool off after the longest run of my life! Food: I got the joes scramble and also tried the Denver omelette and I definitely liked the Denver better since the cheese added a nice flavor to the entire dish! I thought the joes scramble was a bit plain. The bread that comes with the dishes is good too! Service: You pretty much just serve yourself and it's very much a counter side service. Ambiance: Pretty nice to look out and see the golf course along shoreline and the google campus! Not too special of a sight though. Overall, decent diner type food though nothing too special but good if you're in the area and need fuel like me! read more

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the team at Michaels made our big birthday celebration a breeze to arrange that resulted in an absolutely fabulous event. The food was wonderful, the staff excellent and the venue so comfortable! read more

I visited this restaurant with a few friends for lunch. At best, they are a 3 star place. This restaurant is right next to a golf course called Shoreline Golf Links in Mountain View. It isn't difficult to get to this location. It's off of hwy 101 and you just keep driving, where it really does seem like the road never ends (haha), but you can't get lost if you follow the signs for Michael's. Once you arrive, you'll need to compete a bit for parking with golfers and others looking to hang out or also eat at the restaurant. Lastly, there are many ways to enter the restaurant. Through the front, the side, or the back. This was slightly confusing when trying to find my friends when we met together, as "meet in the front" might have been at the parking lot or by the registers inside. This restaurant is cafeteria style. You line up, order at the counter, and get a buzzer to indicate when your food is ready for pick up. You get your own drinks, silverware, condiments, and napkins. The food is very American: burgers, fries, sandwiches, hot dogs, etc. I went with a crispy chicken sandwich. It was $15 and though it was crispy and delicious (especially with chipotle aioli - my favorite!), the ratio of chicken to the entire sandwich was very wrong. Very hilariously wrong. The chicken piece itself was so large it was difficult to eat and maneuver with the normal sized bun. Though it has a pleasant view of the golf course, the waters, and structures like a small bridge, it was still just OK. The chairs and tables outside don't get wiped down and were covered in spider webs, debris, or bird droppings. It wasn't impossible to clean up, but a pain. And the food leaves much to be desired. It's not bad, but it's just okay. If you're in the area, already golfing here, then sure try this place out. I think this is more of a restaurant for conferences or out of convenience than a place to go out of your way to have lunch. read more

Michael's at Shoreline Restaurant - a view of the lake - American Near Me - Mountain View, California

Five stars for the ambiance. Mini lake and fountain with outside seating. I won't explain the layout as many have here already. The food was terrible. I had chicken strips and french fries. Breading hard. Chicken completely dried out. My friend had the Ruben that looked inedible. Thin charred meat on hard-as-a-brick bread. Staff seems confused and out of sorts. Will never return. read more

I attended an event there on Feb 6. The same event has been having their annual lunch/meeting there for several years. This year was very different. Staff was almost non existent. The buffet was OK but not something to write home about. We were supposed to get dessert with lunch and the coordinator had to go check on why we hadn't received it. After a while they brought out something that was obviously just thrown together. It looked like and tasted line they mixed Cool Whip with a little cocoa to make it look very light brown. When asked what it was, they said mousse. There is no way it came close to mousse. I think they thought these people are elderly and won't notice the difference. I hope a different place is picked for next years Lunch/Meeting. read more

highley recomond the food at the restraunt is really good and the service was amazing!!!

Michael's staff always take good care of us when we have events in one of the conference rooms. The staff are attentive and helpful. The food is fresh and flavorful. Our meat eaters, vegetarians & pescatarians always say they love the food. They are responsive to feedback and requests to handle our events in a particular way. We love it when the patio is also available at lunchtime, and the view of the golf course is lovely. Thank you Michael's staff for another flawless event! read more

really good food especially breakfast amazing atmosphere and views :) the staff is friendly and the food has a lot of basics, all really good. best place to get breakfast alone or with family read more

Great ambiance - plenty of spaces for gathering.. Wonderful service. Love the onion rings!

Very fun way to end a light hike around the baylands by having lunch here, overlooking the golf course. Simple fare like veggie panini and chili are the way to go. Then sit back and relax and pretend you're Tiger Woods or something. read more

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Thought it was a sit down restaurant with servers. Food choice limited and was "ok" Hot dog special w chips and a drink for $10