Welcome to Big Bites: A Culinary Destination in Mountain View
Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, Big Bites stands as a beacon of contemporary dining, offering an experience that transcends the ordinary meal. Located strategically at 570 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States, our establishment is more than just a place to eat; it is a community hub where innovation meets culinary tradition. We pride ourselves on crafting memorable moments through thoughtfully prepared dishes, utilizing fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced with care. Whether you are a local resident seeking a reliable favorite or a visitor exploring the vibrant landscape of Mountain View, Big Bites extends a warm invitation to discover our unique approach to modern American cuisine with global influences.
Our philosophy centers on accessibility without sacrificing quality. We believe that exceptional dining should be an enjoyable, unpretentious affair. The atmosphere at Big Bites is designed to be welcoming—a perfect backdrop for everything from casual weekday lunches to significant evening celebrations. Our commitment to culinary excellence is matched only by our dedication to outstanding service, ensuring every guest feels valued from the moment they step through our doors until their final satisfying bite.
Exploring the menu at Big Bites reveals a dedication to balance and flavor complexity. We focus on seasonal ingredients, allowing the natural quality of the produce and proteins to shine through. This dedication to freshness means our offerings evolve, keeping the dining experience exciting and relevant throughout the year. We strive to cater to diverse palates while maintaining a signature style that is distinctly Big Bites.
Key Highlights of the Big Bites Experience
What sets Big Bites apart in the competitive Mountain View dining scene? It is the synthesis of environment, quality, and thoughtful execution. Here are a few aspects that define our commitment to our patrons:
Commitment to Ingredient Integrity: We place a significant emphasis on the provenance of our ingredients. This means prioritizing local suppliers whenever feasible and ensuring that every component of a dish meets our rigorous standards for freshness and quality. This foundational commitment directly translates into superior flavor profiles across our entire menu selection.
Atmosphere Designed for Connection: The physical space at 570 N Shoreline Blvd has been meticulously designed to foster comfort and connection. It strikes a perfect balance between sophisticated design and relaxed accessibility. It is an environment conducive to both focused business discussions and relaxed social gatherings, making it versatile for any occasion.
Innovative Culinary Approach: While rooted in familiar concepts, our kitchen team enjoys exploring creative interpretations of classic dishes. We encourage culinary exploration, resulting in a menu that feels both comforting and surprisingly new. This innovative spirit keeps our regulars engaged and introduces newcomers to exciting flavor combinations.
Exceptional Service Culture: Our team is trained not just to serve, but to host. We aim for attentive, knowledgeable service that anticipates needs without being intrusive. Understanding the menu, being able to offer thoughtful recommendations, and ensuring a seamless dining flow are hallmarks of the Big Bites service culture.
These pillars—quality ingredients, inviting ambiance, culinary innovation, and dedicated service—form the foundation upon which the Big Bites reputation is built. We are constantly refining these elements to ensure we remain a top choice for dining in the area.
Discover Your New Favorite Spot
Big Bites is more than just its address; it is an ongoing culinary narrative unfolding daily at 570 N Shoreline Blvd. We invite you to step away from the routine and immerse yourself in an environment where every detail, from the plating to the ambiance, has been considered with you in mind. Our location in Mountain View places us perfectly to serve the dynamic energy of the surrounding tech community and the broader Bay Area populace.
We look forward to welcoming you soon to experience the difference that passion and precision make. Whether you are seeking a light, refreshing lunch or a substantial, satisfying dinner, Big Bites is prepared to exceed your expectations. Come taste the commitment that defines our kitchen and our service team. Discover why Big Bites is quickly becoming synonymous with quality dining in Mountain View.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Locals
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Menus
Starters & Sides
Chicken Skewers (2 pieces)US$16.95
Shrimp Spring RollUS$9.95
Beef Ball Soup (12OZ)US$7.95
Egg RollsUS$6.25
Simply Crispy Fried ShrimpUS$12.50
Sweet Potato FriesUS$8.95
Garlic Fries
Salad
Papaya SaldUS$15.50
Jicima SaladUS$15.50
Vietnamese Chicken SaladUS$15.50
Banh Mi (Sandwiches)
Fish Po-BoyUS$16.95
Grilled Organic TofuUS$14.95
Saigon Style Seasoned PorkUS$14.95
Chinese BBQ PorkUS$14.95
Traditional Vietnamese Banh MiUS$14.95
Grilled ChickenUS$14.95
Pulled PorkUS$14.95
Vegetarian Mock BeefUS$14.95
Grilled BeefUS$16.95
Vietnamese Chicken Po' BoyUS$16.95
Vietnamese Shrimp Po' BoyUS$16.95
Fried Fish Po' BoyUS$16.95
Rice or Noodle Bowl
Pan Fried SalmonUS$19.50
Grilled Beef over RiceUS$18.50
Grilled Shrimp over NoodlesUS$18.50
Grilled Organic TofuUS$16.95
Grilled Mock BeefUS$16.95
Grilled ChickenUS$16.95
Grilled PorkUS$16.95
Pho
Spicy Grilled Beef PhoUS$19.50
Grass-Fed Filet MignonUS$18.95
Beef Ball PhoUS$19.50
Seafood PhoUS$19.50
Organic Chicken PhoUS$18.50
Veggie PhoUS$18.50
Specialties
Soy Beef CurryUS$18.95
Bun Bo HueUS$18.95
Vietnamese Beef StewUS$18.95
Lemongrass Curry ChickenUS$18.95
Lemongrass Curry TofuUS$18.95
Beverages
Iced Chia Lychee TeaUS$5.50
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Reviews Big Bites
Ryan C
07-12-2025
Shrimp toast is good.
Food: 4
Brett Kho
03-11-2025
true to its name, these are definitely big portions. it's about $15 for a bowl of noodles and beef, and while the flavor is spot on it needs to have more sauce and the meat is too dry. still better than average More
Ai Huynh
01-11-2025
Their bun bo hue and beef stew are really good. Highly recommend!
Monika MS
29-10-2025
This place is fantastic. Fresh food, big portions and friendly service. I never had mock beef before so the lovely lady let me try it before I placed my order. Highly recommended as it offers a great value all around.
Danae Whisenhunt
04-10-2025
The spring rolls were just okay. The grilled chicken bowl is the best.
Service
Dine in
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2
David H
20-08-2025
This place is reminiscent of a Cafe with its walk up order kiosk and delivery of food. … More
Matthew T
10-08-2025
I always pass by this place since I live close by, walking distance. Been living here 3 years now and have not once ate here. Why? The price is always just a bit too high. I would eat here if the price of the pho was 15 instead of 18-19. … More
Heidy Boch
03-08-2025
I love this pho spot, I usually get it to-go but sometimes dine in when I have a chance. I like the selection of desserts, the cookies have large chunks of chocolate chips so it’s a favorite for my mother in law. The drink selection is good, I always crave a guava drink with my pho. The location is convenient next to Safeway and my usual nail salon. I wish they would be open on Saturdays. As for the pho and egg rolls, I love the beef, it is so tender.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Danae Whisenhunt
01-08-2025
The spring rolls were just okay. The grilled chicken bowl is the best.
Service…
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Thaddeus Gamelthorpe
30-07-2025
I and my co-worker ate lunch here today. Here’s what we thought.
The Pros -
Clean space
Friendly staff
Quick service
Tasty food
The Cons -
Too expensive
Small portions
Thai iced tea was awful
The food is good, but the portions are really small. My bahn mi sandwich was much SMALLER than a sandwich I could have gotten at any other sandwich place (For $7 bucks at Subway I can get a larger sandwich, chips and a drink! ), and cost me $15! The Thai iced tea was awful, (You shouldn’t use a store bought chai mix to make it. Yuck!) and again, overpriced for what it was.
Pay attention owners, and no, I don’t want you to bother commenting, (As it means nothing and no one is impressed, I'm not going to "call" you as you have asked other reviewers to do.) You could be using that energy to improve your business instead. Be a cut above, fix your portions, fix your Thai iced tea, stop price gouging people, it isn’t nice or fair.
Service
Dine in
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Chill E.B.
20-07-2025
This was my first time there. I kinda found it by accident. It proved to be a great accidental find!
I had the vegan fish sandwich with aioli sauce. The sandwich was really good and … More
Maggie Kane
14-07-2025
Loved the Saigon pork bahn mi— crunchy with perfectly balanced flavors. Very tasty and came out quickly. Good service
Price per person
$10–20
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kirill Grouchnikov
12-07-2025
The pho soup isn’t really traditional Vietnamese way, but more of a fusion of Mexican street tacos and pho, with a bunch of purple onion and cilantro taking over the broth flavor. It’s kinda like eating a beef taco, but in the form of the soup.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Shivika Nayyar
09-07-2025
Liked this cafe. Thoughtful vegetarian lemongrass curry tofu- had taro root, cauliflower, carrots, and zucchini in curry sauce, not hot, not too spicy.
Really enjoyed the vegetarian pho, veggie spring rolls and wonton soup.
Not a fancy restaurant just a cafe with 4 tables.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Soup
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
ilovebooks2read
26-05-2025
Quality and delicious food! I purchase the vegetarian pho whenever my husband and I are ill. Everything on the menu is yummy!0 More
Darren Gray
04-05-2025
Pho is pretty white washed, two options beef ball and brisket and filet. Where's the combo? Grilled chicken is added to the curry and cooked in the curry. So the chicken is pretty bland but the soup was good and had taro. Also no bean … More
Todd Kennedy
27-04-2025
The long term staff has always been amiable and provide the best bahn mi I've found. The phô is ample and delicious. I often get the seafood phô to go and I can usually make two meals of it. All vegetables are sent in separate bags to stay fresh till serving. More
Jess Hatch
12-04-2025
Came here by chance, and it didn’t disappoint! Ordered the Grilled Chicken sandwich, amazing. Food came out quick More
Dr. Manuel Kuehner
06-04-2025
Nothing special at all, three stars = "It's okay". In my case the service was quick and friendly. I had a curry and two sodas, together approximately $20. … More
JA L
31-03-2025
Order spicy beef soup to go. And the beef soup only has one tiny piece of beef. Looks like leftovers. Full of MSG. Will never go back. More
Raghunath Krishnan
23-03-2025
Ordered Vegetarian Pho ToGo. The packing was simply superb. Each segment of the noodle soup is well packed. The broth is also vegetarian. Great portions of rice noodle, vegetables and the flavor makers like basil leaves, lime, etc. It also came with hot and sweet sauces. Overall, a yummy Pho. More
Rodora Barmore
17-03-2025
The workers are very nice. Mario, the guy who works in the front cash register was very professional and he great you with a smile on his face. Excellent customer service.
The foods was delicious. I always come here for wonton soup and egg rolls. Yum..
I highly recommend this place.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Soup, Egg Rolls
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Parking
Convenient and right in front of the restaurant.
Elaine Piraino-Holevoet
08-03-2025
A great find in the local Rex Manor shopping mall, home to the neighborhood Safeway. The very friendly owner guided us through the menu options. The pho was delicious, but the portions are very large! Come hungry! Reasonable prices.
Vidya Pradhan
06-03-2025
Came here for the veggie pho... best veggie pho I've eaten in the Bay Area so far. Chock full of vegetables and they provide two thick sauces to flavor it. Yum! More
Mike
28-02-2025
Note: this is the brick and mortar store for "Plant-Based Vegan Vietnamese" restaurant, as well as "Big Bites Vietnamese Eatery". They have two separate menus on GrubHub and PBVV is shown as in the Safeway on Google Maps but is not really there.
As you can see by the aforementioned note we were all confused when we got here as to whether or not this was the right place. My wife ordered food from GrubHub here earlier in the week and she enjoyed the food, so we decided to go back so that I could try for myself.
We each ordered a bowl of Veggie Pho, apparently you can order Faux Chicken Pho off the Plant Based Vegan Vietnamese menu, but it is not on the in-store menu. We also ordered veggie egg rolls and shrimp toast as an appetizer. The food came out quickly and was served with a small paper plate of basil, bean sprouts, limes, and three slices of jalapeño.
Egg roll review: crisp outside, mushy inside, standard sweet and sour sauce. Came fresh from the fryer, the crispy outside was the only plus to this dish and didn't carry it very far. Flavor was ok, a bit lacking, too many cellophane noodles making the insides too soft. Generously 2 out of 5 stars.
Shrimp Toast: also delivered fresh from the fryer, very crispy outside, but just tasted like frying oil. Dipped in the green ranch(?) tasted better, but did nothing to cut through the greasiness. 1 out of 5 stars.
Veggie Pho: broth was actually ok. I prefer regular beef broth, but for a veggie broth it was ok. Plenty of noodles, but too many big chunks of horse carrot! I found myself just eating bite after bite of hunks of carrot that it dominated and took over the flavor of the entire dish and really ruined the bowl of noodles. 2 out of 5 very generously given.
All in all the food was not very good and the prices were equivalent to any other Pho house in San Jose, around $15 for a bowl of lack luster noodles, plus more for tasteless fried food. Based on the variety of other Vegan cuisine in the area I would recommend going somewhere else for vegan cuisine. If you are going for Vietnamese food keep driving till you're in San Jose to get your fix.
Yin
20-02-2025
Happened to find this place while looking for a grocery store to pick up some travel items.
We're so glad we decided to eat here. It's a cute and cozy eatery with a small … More
Vanessa Ma
09-02-2025
You can really taste the difference with the grass fed filet mignon pho! Food is generally pretty great. And this is a small pro - but their take out containers are all paper/plant based, which is easy on the planet and your health. More
Andy Granados
05-02-2025
Honestly should’ve checked their reviews to start with. Their bahn mis are mediocre at best. And overpriced too. 15$ each when they’re normally 6$-8$. Not worth the price, not very flavorful. Claims they’re authentic but they’re not. I’ve found better sandwiches in Newark, CA. Disappointed. More
B. Li
03-02-2025
Honestly, I like it. Is it comparable to San Jose pho? No, not really. But it hits a certain level of comfort that is adequate.
The pork egg rolls are good, just plain and simple with a bit of sweet and sour sauce. Haven't been disappointed as of yet
The seafood pho is my go-to. Comes with a small meaty crab claw, several shrimps, and a slab of cuttlefish. It's got variety and most importantly, it's good.
Service here has been pretty good when it comes to take out. Never missed anything essential and everything was carefully packaged.
David H
21-01-2025
This place is reminiscent of a Cafe with its walk up order kiosk and delivery of food.
Located in the Bailey shopping plaza, one might get dinner and then shop.
The dish I ordered, the bun bo hue, came out on a cafeteria style platter and bowl.
The portion, relative to the bowl, was small and much of the bowl I filled with sprouts and cabbage.
The temperature of my food was lukewarm and it was not spicy like it should be.
This place is expensive, $16.95, for my bowl.
Kevin L
19-01-2025
Good and very decent Vietnamese food. I go back for the filet mignon pho or the spicy grilled beef pho.
Victor Wang
11-01-2025
Ordered some catering from this place to the office and while the portions were large, food wasn’t very flavorful. Ordered the papaya salad with shrimp and the sauce was very mild. Was looking for additional spice or umami fish sauce. Prices for catering are also pretty high and the food quality didn’t quite match up.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Reviews Big Bites