The Hero Ranch Kitchen

4.7

2721 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 44 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Hero Ranch Kitchen was created by two friends that had a very simple idea. “Lets create a space and a place that we would want to go to.” “Lets serve our favorite dishes…whether it's the finest Wagyu steaks, or a 1lb burger…lets create a menu that we can all enjoy. Let's use the best ingredients and sell the best wines in the industry at prices that are always fair and approachable.” Let's build our restaurants in a neighborhood community where we can all enjoy each other’s company. HRK is a reflection of our life's greatest hits!” We hope you will enjoy.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Greek, Asian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(669) 267-3183
Website
http://www.theheroranchkitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jose Mendoza
Catering
Want The Hero Ranch Kitchen at your next event? We'll be there! Email info@theheroranch.com to get pricing and availability!
Private party facilities
We offer private dining events and experiences. Email info@theheroranch.com for more information. We look forward to hosting you!

Location
14583 Big Basin Way Ste 1A, Saratoga, CA 95070
Neighbourhood
Saratoga
Cross Street
Big Basin Way/Highway 9
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Saratoga & Saratoga-Los Gatos (E) Bus StationLine 51 Bus Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & CornbreadUS$24.00
candied bacon | poblano cornbread | fresno honey butter | truffa aioli
Crab CakesUS$24.00
wild dungeness crab | remoulade | green cabbage slaw with sesame oil | chipotle aioli
Hamachi CarpaccioUS$24.00
ginger | avocado | fresno jalapeno chili | ponzu vinaigrette | truffle oil | crispy green onion
Mexican Shaved CornUS$12.00
cilantro aioli | cotija | jalapeno peppers | sour cream | radish | tajín | lime
Stuffed MushroomsUS$16.00
sausage | cream cheese | garlic | green and white onion | parmesan
Crispy Sushi BitesUS$24.00
spicy tuna + avocado | hamachi + ginger & white truffle oil | salmon + sweet soy caviar
Thai Taco TrioUS$24.00
shrimp | tuna | beef | thai peanut sauce | fried onion strings | napa cabbage | sweet peppers | mango slaw
Bacon Wrapped PrawnsUS$26.00
smoked apple wooed bacon | herb dressing | crispy onion strings | lemon
Tempura Green Beans US$18.00
poblano pepper aioli
Australian Grass-Fed Lamb ChopsUS$28.00
lemon herb dressing | tzatziki | cucumber | feta | tomato | relish
Buttermilk Fried Chicken SlidersUS$24.00
brioche bun | lettuce | tomato | dill pickle | fried onion strings | horseradish aioli
Grilled OctopusUS$24.00
lemon herb dressing | mixed greens | feta
Ahi TowerUS$24.00
avocado | ponzu | chili paste | onion and garlic | watermelon radish | wonton chips
Truffle FriesUS$10.00
kennebec potatoes | white truffle oil | parmesan
Prosciutto Burrata Crostini US$18.00
basil oil | arugula | balsamic glaze | arugula walnut pesto

Salads

salads can be made without dairy and/or meat

Beet SaladUS$16.00
red & golden beets | candied pecans | goat cheese | dill | champagne vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts SaladUS$16.00
candied bacon & pecan | blue cheese crumble | apple | yellow raisins | lemon & pecan vinaigrette
Hero WedgeUS$16.00
baby iceberg | blue cheese crumble | avocado | candied bacon | cherry tomatoes | corn | sweet peppers | avocado blue cheese dressing
Fork & Knife CaesarUS$16.00
romaine hearts | parmesan crisp and crostini | sun-dried tomatoes | fried capers | garlic roasted anchovies
Roasted Pumpkin & Kale Salad US$18.00
roasted butternut squash | feta | toasted walnuts and pumpkin seeds | roasted garlic balsamic vinaigrette

Entrees

7oz Black Angus Braveheart FiletUS$44.00
truffle butter | urbani black truffle | irish cheddar scalloped potatoes
7oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu FiletUS$64.00
truffle butter | urbani black truffle | irish cheddar scalloped potatoes
16oz Bone In RibeyeUS$65.00
truffle butter | balsamic glaze | irish cheddar scalloped potatoes | grilled asparagus
Pan Seared HalibutUS$38.00
potato mash | sautéed spinach | poached egg | black caviar | lemon beurre blanc
Sweet N' Sticky Country Baby Back RibsUS$34.00
house-made HRK chipotle BBQ sauce | onion rings | green cabbage slaw with sesame oil
Mary's Organic Rosemary Chicken US$28.00
chicken breast | mixed basmati rice | broccolini | lemon rosemary butter
Cramy Vegetable Risotto US$28.00
white onion | mix bell pepper | mushrooms | artichoke | sun dried tomato | parmesan
1/2 Lb Hero Ranch 100% Black Angus BurgerUS$22.00
ettuce | tomato | onion | bacon | cheddar | mayo brioche bun | kennebec potato chips
Pan Seared SalmonUS$36.00
celery root purée | grilled eggplant | cherry tomato | almond crusted goat cheese | lemon beurre blanc
14oz Bone-In Apricot Glazed Pork ChopUS$38.00
potato mash | bacon-infused brussels sprouts | sweet potato chips
Pan Seared ScallopsUS$38.00
celery root purée | cherry tomatoes | candied bacon | champagne vinaigrette

The Ranch Platter

The Ranch PlatterUS$275.00
38 oz Tomahawk | 4 Australian Lamb Chops | 2 4oz Lobster tails, Truffle Fries | Grilled Asparagus | Onion Rings

On the Sweet Side

$16

The Best Butter Cake
mascarpone whipped cream | raspberry gel | creme anglaise | fresh strawberry
Caramel Popcorn Sundae
vanilla ice cream | whipped cream | chocolate sauce | caramel sauce
Flourless Chocolate Cake
gluten free flour | guittard chocolate | vanilla ice cream
Ultimate Bread Pudding
orange curacao infused brioche | callebaut chocolate chips | vanilla ice cream | caramel
Berry Cobbler
gram cracker & almond crumble | vanilla ice cream | mascarpone whipped cream

After Dinner Drinks

Hero Ranch Espresso MartiniUS$16.00
titos | mr. black | illy espresso | trader vic's white chocolate liqueur
CoffeeUS$5.00
CappuccinoUS$5.00
LatteUS$5.00
Espresso
- SingleUS$4.00
- DoubleUS$6.00
Hot TeaUS$4.00
N/V Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny PortUS$12.00
N/V Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny PortUS$16.00
2012 Dolce Late HarvestUS$14.00

Cocktails

Spiced HarmonyUS$20.00
macallan harmony vibrant oak | st. elizabeth all spice dram | spiced apple puree | lemon | egg white | bitters
Preacher Punch
Don Fulano blanco tequila | guava puree | aperol | lime juice
Bloomade
ketel one botanicals | jasmine green tea | lillet blanc | peach & orange blossom | soda
La Madera Rosa
nosotros anejo tequila | nosotros mezcal | hibiscos | lemon
Riddle Me This
no. 3 gin | lychee liqueur | st. germaine | hibiscus | lemon | simple
Hero Old Fashioned
buffalo trace bourbon | cocoa nib & coffee | simple | angostura bitters
Mind Games US$16.00
titos vodka | pamplemousse liquer | grapefruit juice | grapefruit soda | lemon | grenadine

Premium

The Executive
remy martin 1738 | amaro montenegro | peach liqueur | bitters | lemon
Barrelled Aged Negroni
botanist gin | carpano antica | campari | barrel aged 3 months

Mocktails

Easy Breezy
pineapple juice | lemon juice | simple | ginger beer
Razelberry Spritz
razpberry puree | lime juice | orgeat | soda

Wine

Sparkling

N/V | LVE | CAUS$30.00
BOTTLE
N/V | Sterling Brut | Napa US$30.00
Bottle
N/V | Veuve Cliquot | FranceUS$70.00
Bottle
N/V | Dom Perignon | FranceUS$220.00
Bottle

Chardonnay

2021 Rombauer | Napa ValleyUS$50.00
Bottle
2021 Flowers | Sonoma CoastUS$50.00
Bottle
2022 Far Niente | Napa Valley US$60.00

Rosé

2022 Belle GlosUS$30.00
Bottle

Sauvignon Blanc

2021 Brassfield | High Valley US$35.00
Bottle
2021 Rombauer | Napa ValleyUS$35.00
Bottle

Merlot

2020 Duckhorn | Napa ValleyUS$60.00

Pinot Noir

2021 Belle Glos | "Los Alturas" | SLHUS$50.00
Bottle
2020 Goldeneye | Anderson ValleyUS$55.00
Bottle
2021 Flowers | Sonoma CoastUS$50.00
Bottle
2019 Emeritus | Russian River US$55.00
Bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 Austin Hope | Paso RoblesUS$60.00
Bottle
2019 Silver Oak | Alexander ValleyUS$115.00
Bottle
2021 Pine Ridge | Napa US$60.00
Bottle
2019 Jordan | Alexander Valley US$70.00
2020 Duckhorn | Napa ValleyUS$70.00
Bottle
2020 Nickel & Nickel "State Ranch" | Napa ValleyUS$125.00
Bottle

Red Blend

2019 The Prisoner | Napa ValleyUS$50.00
Bottle
2019 Justin "Isosceles" | Paso RoblesUS$70.00
Bottle

What 2,721 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Jose / Silicon Valley
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hero Ranch Kitchen in Saratoga delights with "fantastic food" and "outstanding service" in a chic, cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the expertly crafted cocktails, diverse menu, and consistently delicious dishes like the ribeye, octopus, and butter cake. Despite occasional noise and seating concerns, it remains a beloved spot for special occasions.

2,721 Reviews

E
Elaine
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful everything at Hero's kitchen except the noise. kind of hard to have a conversation.
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Sunny
VIP
Hawaii
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ordered bb ribs and the meat was so dry, really not tasty at all. Very disappointing. We ordered several appetizers including ahi tower, crispy sushi bites and the grilled octopus. Ahi tower was salty, crispy sushi bites were meh and we didn’t like the very thick rice cake (?) under the fish, and grilled octopus could have been more tender. Won’t be returning.
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Wiliam
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our wine arrived a little slowly, likely due to the separation of the bar from our dining room. Otherwise, our experience was outstanding. Very friendly and service-oriented staff, excellent food, great atmosphere, and extraordinary value for the wines.
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Dale
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, good service, good dining experience and will return
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Peter
San Francisco
118 reviews
3.0
118 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is normally our favorite Bay Area restaurant and last night we brought 2 couples, one from Daly City and one from Palo Alto. We usually sit in the same table and enjoy the fabulous servers that help us. Last night there were 2 tables that were extremely noisy close to us. We understand there's no way a restaurant can control a loud patron but it definitely affects the enjoyment. The appetizer's were excellent as they always are, But 3 of the enteree's were dry and not as I had promised our guests. Jasmine our server was excellent and offered to comp the 3 meals, one of our guests is an investor in several restaurants and refused the kind offer and just asked to inform the chef. We'll definitely be back but probably with lower expectations.
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Jennifer
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great location. We'll definitely go back.
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Michael
VIP
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place, busy, delicious, great service, always a go to...
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Joey
VIP
Hawaii
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jasmine, our server was wonderful!!! The food is fantastic! Great night!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this place. The food and service are awesome.
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Steve
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was created very well and the presentation. Excellent we have enjoyed this place for the last five years.
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FAQs

The Hero Ranch Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (669) 267-3183.

The Hero Ranch Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 2721 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14583 Big Basin Way Ste 1A, Saratoga, CA 95070

Additional information

Cross Street
Big Basin Way/Highway 9
Neighbourhood
Saratoga
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Greek, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Saratoga & Saratoga-Los Gatos (E) Bus StationLine 51 Bus Stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jose Mendoza
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theheroranchkitchen.com/
Phone number
(669) 267-3183
Catering
Want The Hero Ranch Kitchen at your next event? We'll be there! Email info@theheroranch.com to get pricing and availability!
Private party facilities
We offer private dining events and experiences. Email info@theheroranch.com for more information. We look forward to hosting you!

The Hero Ranch Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Pan Seared Halibut

Beet Salad

Brussels Sprouts Salad

Starters

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & CornbreadUS$24.00

Crab CakesUS$24.00

Hamachi CarpaccioUS$24.00

Mexican Shaved CornUS$12.00

Stuffed MushroomsUS$16.00

Crispy Sushi BitesUS$24.00

Thai Taco TrioUS$24.00

Bacon Wrapped PrawnsUS$26.00

Tempura Green Beans US$18.00

Australian Grass-Fed Lamb ChopsUS$28.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken SlidersUS$24.00

Grilled OctopusUS$24.00

Ahi TowerUS$24.00

Truffle FriesUS$10.00

Prosciutto Burrata Crostini US$18.00

Salads

Beet SaladUS$16.00

Brussels Sprouts SaladUS$16.00

Hero WedgeUS$16.00

Fork & Knife CaesarUS$16.00

Roasted Pumpkin & Kale Salad US$18.00

Entrees

7oz Black Angus Braveheart FiletUS$44.00

7oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu FiletUS$64.00

16oz Bone In RibeyeUS$65.00

Pan Seared HalibutUS$38.00

Sweet N' Sticky Country Baby Back RibsUS$34.00

Mary's Organic Rosemary Chicken US$28.00

Cramy Vegetable Risotto US$28.00

1/2 Lb Hero Ranch 100% Black Angus BurgerUS$22.00

Pan Seared SalmonUS$36.00

14oz Bone-In Apricot Glazed Pork ChopUS$38.00

Pan Seared ScallopsUS$38.00

The Ranch Platter

The Ranch PlatterUS$275.00

On the Sweet Side

The Best Butter Cake

Caramel Popcorn Sundae

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Ultimate Bread Pudding

Berry Cobbler

After Dinner Drinks

Hero Ranch Espresso MartiniUS$16.00

CoffeeUS$5.00

CappuccinoUS$5.00

LatteUS$5.00

Espresso

Hot TeaUS$4.00

N/V Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny PortUS$12.00

N/V Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny PortUS$16.00

2012 Dolce Late HarvestUS$14.00

Cocktails

Spiced HarmonyUS$20.00

Preacher Punch

Bloomade

La Madera Rosa

Riddle Me This

Hero Old Fashioned

Mind Games US$16.00

Premium

The Executive

Barrelled Aged Negroni

Mocktails

Easy Breezy

Razelberry Spritz

Wine

Sparkling

N/V | LVE | CAUS$30.00

N/V | Sterling Brut | Napa US$30.00

N/V | Veuve Cliquot | FranceUS$70.00

N/V | Dom Perignon | FranceUS$220.00