Historic Restaurant Building with French
938 Villa St Mountain View, CA 94041
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A landmark 1894 structure operating as Chez TJ since 1982, with French cuisine heritage and Michelin recognition.
Property Size1,868 SF
Days on Market58
Property Features for 938 Villa St
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 1,868 SF
- Property subtype
- Retail
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1894
Listing Agency:
The Econic Company
(916) 205-3807
Listed By:
JOSH SHUMSKY · License #CA 01883266
Source:
Crexi
Added: May 28
Changed: Jul 10
Last Checked: Jul 24 at 6:17PM
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Originally built in 1894, this historic property at 938 Villa St has served multiple roles over its storied history. In its most recent iteration, the building became the restaurant Chez TJ, opening in the early 1980s and serving its first dinner on November 26, 1982.
The property is described as a long-running South Bay destination for French cuisine. Chez TJ earned a Michelin star in 2007, and it is noted for continuing to support a succession of highly regarded Michelin chefs.
For an operator or buyer interested in a restaurant concept with an established history, this offering is centered on the building’s proven use as an operating restaurant and its documented reputation tied to Michelin recognition. The combination of historic character and continued culinary direction makes it a practical fit for a hospitality-focused tenant or ownership group seeking a restaurant property with an established identity.
The property is described as a long-running South Bay destination for French cuisine. Chez TJ earned a Michelin star in 2007, and it is noted for continuing to support a succession of highly regarded Michelin chefs.
For an operator or buyer interested in a restaurant concept with an established history, this offering is centered on the building’s proven use as an operating restaurant and its documented reputation tied to Michelin recognition. The combination of historic character and continued culinary direction makes it a practical fit for a hospitality-focused tenant or ownership group seeking a restaurant property with an established identity.
Key Highlights
- Built in 1894, 938 Villa Street is a historic landmark structure
- Operating as Chez TJ since opening in the early 1980s; first dinner served November 26, 1982
- Chez TJ earned its first Michelin star in 2007 and is recognized for French cuisine heritage
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Current Use by Public Records
Chez TJ
Restaurant
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - A landmark 1894 structure operating as Chez TJ since 1982, with French cuisine heritage and Michelin recognition.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 938 Villa St Mountain View, CA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Built in 1894, 938 Villa Street is a historic landmark structure; Operating as Chez TJ since opening in the early 1980s; first dinner served November 26, 1982; Chez TJ earned its first Michelin star in 2007 and is recognized for French cuisine heritage
