Happy Anniversary!

Sophia says: Happy Anniversary Readers! I'm excited to tell you that this is Ladybug Restaurant Reviews 1 year anniversary! So we wanted to talk about some good restaurants and bad ones that we have been to and reviewed this year.

Some good restaurants were:
Nicholes
Mangolian Beef BBQ
In & Out Burger
Tsumani Sushi

Some not so good restaurants were:
The Tide House
Amarin Thai
Pho Hoa
Clarkes Burger

This first year has been a great success and I thank you all for reading our blog! We love reading your comments and restaurant suggestions.

Josh says: Hi Readers, please read our blog. And have fun going to the restaurants that we talked about. Thank you and bye.

Jodie says: I can't believe it's been a whole year since we started Ladybug Restaurant Reviews. This blog is so close to my heart and I want to thank you all for your support - we are looking forward to another great year!

Tsunami Sushi!

Sophia says: Tonight we went to Tsunami Sushi. When we got there, the waitress showed us to a table. We were the first ones there. It is a Japanese restaurant. Our waitress was very nice and she smiled a lot. There were also a lot of decorations on the walls. I ordered apple juice and the kids meal terryaki bento box. The service was very fast and soon some people came in for dinner. My food was very good and the tables were very very clean. When we were done with dinner, our waitress brought us 4 slices of watermelon for dessert. It was a freebie and it was also a nice thing to do. I would definitely come back.

 209 Castro St Mountain View, CA 94041 (650) 965-0114

Josh says:  Tonight we went to a sushi restaurant. When we walked in, the waitress brought us to our table. The restaurant was nice and clean. They had really nice decorations. I ordered chicken terryaki and apple juice. When our waitress brought out my dinner I said thank you. It tasted good. Then we were done and the waitress came and she brought watermelon for dessert. And that was a special treat. I would like to come back.

Jodie says: I really liked Tsunami. I'm not sure what the service would be like if it was very busy but we came very early for dinner and were among the first few people there.  I ordered edamame and a pumpkin terryaki roll which was not only delicious but also 1/2 off due to happy hour pricing.  I thought the service was excellent and our waitress was very friendly.  I would love to come back.

Food: ****

Service: ****

Atmosphere: ***1/2

Overall:

4 Ladybugs!

SteakOut!

Sophia says: Happy Mother's Day Readers! Today for lunch we went to SteakOut. We have never been here before, so we didn't know what to do. The waitress showed us though. She said we needed to get a menu and decide what we wanted, then go up to the counter and tell her. After that, the waitress gave us a number. Ours was 31. I ordered a cheese burger and french fries.There were inside seats and outside seats. We sat outside. The outside seats were very clean and there were no crumbs on the table. The service and food were pretty good. I would come back. My mom picked this place because it was her special day and we were taking her out to lunch.

                      383 Castro Street, Mountain View (650) 209-0383

Josh says: Happy Mothers Day! Today we went to SteakOut because we wanted to take my mom somewhere special. I ordered a little cheeseburger with fries. My burger was so little but it was good. I sat outside and it was a nice day. I would probably come back.

Paul says: The burgers were small (slider size) but the food was good. I had a regular cheeseburger and it was fine. It was pretty clean but not a lot of menu choices. I took my lovely wife here for Mothers Day.

Jodie says: Today was a great day! I got to pick a special restaurant for lunch and I picked SteakOut. It's a pretty simple set up where you order inside at the counter and they bring your food to you. I had the cranberry walnut salad and it was delicious. The kid's burgers were really tiny but they liked them.  I would love to come back.

Food: ****
Service: ***
Atmosphere: ***

Overall:

3 1/2 Ladybugs!

Gelato Classico Italian Ice Cream!

Sophia says: Tonight we went to Gelato Classico Italian Ice Cream for dessert! We picked this place because it was really hot outside. When we got there we were lucky that there weren't a lot of people because usually it's really crowded.  When we walked inside I looked at all the different flavors. I told the waiter I would like the spumoni flavor. Before he gave it to me he asked if I would like to try it. I said yes and it was okay but I wanted to try something else. So I choose the peanut butter cup. I liked it but it was too peanut buttery. I finally decided on the caramel chocolate flavor. It was really good because it had caramel inside of it and chocolate chips. It's a really cute place but small. The service was very good and we sat outside. I would totally come back!

                241 Castro Street, Mountain View (650) 969-2900

Josh says: Tonight after dinner we went to an ice cream store. When we got there, we got to pick the ice cream that we wanted. They had a lot to choose from. I picked strawberry. I did not try anything else because I like strawberry. The guy that gave me the ice cream put it on a cone and also gave me a tiny spoon. The service was very very fast. I got to sit outside with my family because it was a hot night. I loved it and I would come back again soon!

Jodie says: Gelato Classico is always crowded and usually has a line out the door. We came a little early and were lucky to not have a long wait at all. The staff is really friendly and when it's not crowded they encourage you to try anything you want to help you decide. But if you are planning on going there they take cash only. It was a special treat for the kids and I would love to come back.

Food: ****1/2
Service: ****
Atmosphere: ***
Overall:
4 Ladybugs!

Cafe Yulong!

Sophia says: Tonight we went to Cafe Yulong! My brother didn't come because he was at a birthday party. When we got there our waiter showed us to our table. Luckily the tables were clean. The tables were also pretty and the chairs were comfortable. I ordered chicken chow mein and rice. Our waiter brought our food  quickly :0)  The food was very good and I loved the chow mein.  We found out that tonight was the restaurants last day. That's the reason for why it got so busy. Anyway, the service was very good and I liked the food and I wish I could go back.

                        743 Dana Street, Mountain View, CA (650) 960-1677

                                           Stir Fried Vegetables

Jodie says: I didn't know it was Cafe Yulong's last day when we came for dinner tonight. We were seated right away and had excellent service. I ordered the grilled vegetables dish and it was very good.  
There must have been a lot of regular customers because the owners greeted everyone like they had known them a long time and I heard a few people say how much they would miss them. One couple even brought flowers to give to the staff and say goodbye.  I'm glad we had a chance to eat here and we will keep you posted on what happens next.

Food: ****
Service: ****
Atmosphere: ***1/2
Overall:
4  Ladybugs!

Clarke's Charcoal Broiler!

Sophia says: Today we went to Clarkes. It is a hamburger, ribs and chicken restaurant. When we walked in, it was pretty empty. The menu was on the wall and we went to the counter to order. I ordered chicken nuggets with french fries and a glass of water. While my mom was paying, me and Josh went to find a booth. The booths weren't very clean, I had to wipe the crumbs off the table. The seats were not in good shape either, there was a big rip on it. The room was hot and stuffy with no air. Our order was ready pretty fast, but you go up and get your food. You know when to go because they announce your name on a loud speaker. My food was okay but not the best. I liked the french fries. I would not go back right away.

615 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 967-0851

Josh says: Today we went to Clarkes.  I ordered a cheeseburger and some french fries. When I sat down the table was dirty. My sister and I cleaned it. We sat down and waited for the waitress to call our name. My food was very good. I loved my cheeseburger because it didn't have any salad on it. The french fries were so good too.  Inside the restaurant it was hot. I would definitely come back.

Jodie says: When we walked in I noticed a sign claiming Clarke's to be the 'best' burger place in Mountain View.  After eating here, I have to disagree. Our table was dirty and the room was really stuffy.  They did have a nice condiment table, but the everything on it  appeared to be not very fresh. I also thought it was over priced for burgers and chicken nuggets. I ordered the sweet potato fries which were fine and Josh really liked his cheeseburger.  I would wait awhile before coming back.

Food: ***
Service: **
Atmosphere: *1/2
Overall:
2 Ladybugs!