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The Plumed Horse

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$50 and over

Californian

14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

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2 people

Apr 3, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for fine wines

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN 1 Star2024
MICHELIN 1 Star2023
MICHELIN 1 Star2022

From the OpenTable editors: Open since 1952, South Bay’s pioneering The Plumed Horse is a fine-dining destination for its California-inspired tasting menus. At the MICHELIN-Starred stunner with a nearly 20,000-bottle wine cellar and fireside lounge, chef Peter Armellino dazzles with dishes like black pepper-parmesan soufflé with uni and blue crab fondue. Taken just as seriously as the food, the award-winning sommeliers and bartenders craft exquisite pairings to level it all up even more.

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Philosophy

At Plumed Horse, our passion is creating exceptional dining experiences. For the 10th year, we've earned Wine Spectators Grand Award, placing us among just 100 restaurants. Since 2008, we've proudly held a Michelin Star, reflecting our commitment to culinary excellence, impeccable service, and unforgettable moments. We strive to delight and inspire every guest who walks through our doors.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, French, Modern European
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 867-4711
Website
http://www.plumedhorse.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
The Plumed horse has private rooms available for 4 up to 200 people. We have several unique private areas to host your corporate or social events, including our main dining room where we have hosted many beautiful occasions. Special exceptions can be made for private events outside of our designated operating hours.

Location
14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Description
The Plumed Horse Restaurant has been a beacon of South Bay fine dining since 1952. Led by Executive Chef Peter Armellino, it is a destination for those travelling to visit, yet retains its landmark status as a place to relax, unwind, enjoy, and indulge for locals. Michelin has agreed, awarding Chef Peter a star for 15 consecutive years.Chef's tasting menu, composed of multiple courses featuring items from local farms and fishermen, is the highlight. A la carte is offered in select seatings on certain evenings.Wear whatever makes you comfortable, but you are here for a special night out, dressing up is fun! While not required, suits, sportcoats and classy attire will generally get you the best seats in the house.We are an "adult restaurant." If you are bringing in younger patrons, we want to make it a great experience for every guest. We ask for no tablet or cell-phone entertainment that might disturb others. This is your night to make memories with each other as a family.
Neighbourhood
Saratoga
Cross Street
4th Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

$128 Four-Course Prix-Fixe Menu
US$128.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Chef Peter Armellino is presenting a 4-course menu, featuring his signature California cuisine, priced at $128 per guest. Canapes will begin the experience, with choices of the three courses to follow. See our menu online for current offerings at: plumedhorse.com/menu/ As always, our signature Plumed Horse Reserve Caviar is available to begin for a supplement. In lieu of a tip or gratuity, a 23% service charge will be added to all purchases. We look forward to hosting you!
Chef's Seasonal Tasting Menu
US$225.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy Chef Armellino’s quintessentially California cuisine multi-course tasting menu. The Plumed Horse has been awarded a coveted Michelin Star consecutively each year since 2009. The tasting menu will delight your senses with a specially curated, elegantly balanced menu bound to leave a lasting impression. It is the best of what we offer. This is an 8-course experience priced at $225 per guest. Caviar service and Japanese Wagyu beef, when available, are available for a supplement AQ. In lieu of a tip or gratuity, a 23% service charge will be applied to all purchases.
Champagne, Fried Chicken, Caviar, more Champagne!
US$225.00 per person
Apr 13, 2025 - Apr 14, 2025
On Sunday, April 13th, join us for our second round of informality! Leave the suit at home, wear your shorts, and enjoy LOTS of Champagne with our reserve caviar, but more importantly, with Fried Chicken! Salads to start, sides with the chicken, and dessert to follow, Plumed Horse style! If you were here last year for the dinner and returning for round doux, you are part of the club and will be given an initiation t-shirt. Please note, the Fried Chicken menu will be the ONLY menu we will be serving this evening. No tasting menu or pre-fixe will be available. We cannot accommodate allergies, restrictions or preferences on this night. In lieu of tip or gratuity, a 22% service charge will be applied to all purchases.

Seasonal Canapes
Smoked Salmon Eclair, Beef Tartare “Briquette”, Truffle Croqueta, Ahi Tuna Tartare & Cucumber
Cured Kona Kanpachi
Celeriac remoulade, Perigord truffle, fennel
Black Pepper & Parmesan Souffle
Uni & Dungeness crab fondue
Chantrelle Mushroom Tart
Roasted chestnuts, mushroom duxelles, barigoule emulsion
Liberty Farms Duck
Spiced onion marmalade, endive farci, duck jus
Flannery Farms Prime Saratoga Cut Rib-Eye
Tempura maitake mushroom, Swiss chard, bordelaise
Pomegranate Sorbet
Tonic tapioca, pink peppercorn foam
Granny Smith Apple
Spiced cookie, caramel cremeaux

What 2,607 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Jose / Silicon Valley
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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The Plumed Horse offers an exceptional dining experience, celebrated for its "culinary perfection" and "amazing gastronomic experience." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" service and "impeccable" ambiance, making it ideal for special occasions. The innovative cocktails and expertly crafted prix fixe menus further enhance its reputation as a "must-visit" fine dining destination.

2,607 Reviews

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Ketan
Tahoe1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The 4 course menu is indeed an experience in itself with everything from the service to food was impeccable. Highly recommend the crab soufflé and Project G cocktail and go with their sommelier’s pairing suggestions.
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Taolun
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food offered no remarkable qualities, simply being adequate. The service was similarly underwhelming, and they demonstrated a lack of consideration by beginning the dish explanation before my wife returned from the restroom.
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Justin
Seattle1 review
2.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was barely acceptable. The 1st course was good, the souffle was way too greasy. We ordered the duck breast & ribeye. Both too salt.
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Tyrell
Calgary2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Plumed Horse stands out as one of the finest dining experiences I have had. The ambience was immaculate. The staff was knowledgeable, unobtrusive, and efficient. Bar manager Chris Ward is a true mixologist and his cocktails are without peer, were he to author a book it would have a seat next to Liquid Intelligence in my home library. Though I did not choose to pair my meal with wine, the wit and presence of Sommelier Jeffrey Perisho still added a touch of panache to the evening. Chef Armellino is a culinary genius not only in the preparation of the individual dishes but also the order in which they are presented, each dish surpassing the one that came before. I shall look back on my evening at the Plumed Horse fondly for the rest of my days.
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Aira
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is amazing ! Food , ambiance , service . Staff are very knowledgable with the menu and made great suggestions. A great value for money ❤️ We met the chef / owner , really friendly 😊
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Sharon
San Francisco8 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding Overall great ambience, great music and pleasant wait staff. I would definately recommend without hesitation I would suggest more clarity regarding charges. We were offered a glass of champagne when service eventually began (we experienced our first wait time ever in a Michelin starred establishment). We were about to accept, then weWe declined because we had read a previous review where customer incorrectly assumed it was complimentary. 9 dollars for tap water is a tad overpriced (if it was bottled, the distinction should have been made). 22% Gratuity is automatically added but when the check arrives there is still a line for a tip?
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Shamil VIP
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always with culinary perfection and spot on wine pairings. Thank you for all the good times. Be back soon!
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Sarah VIP
San Francisco14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the 4-course tasting menu, and it was fantastic! The meal left us full and satisfied. The cocktails—Project G, Cosmopolitan, and Calm Seas—were phenomenal, with smooth textures, great mouthfeel, and complex flavors. The service was exceptional and truly elevated the experience! We enjoyed the Kona Kanpachi Crudo, Lobster Ravioli with Black Truffle, Basque Cheesecake, and Paris-Brest. Already looking forward to our next visit to The Plumed Horse!
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Ana Cristina VIP
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable, such a wonderful experience for us… we celebrated our son’s 19th birthday and Jeffrey was absolutely AMAZING - from the beginning to the end! We were so lucky to have Chef’s Table, enjoyed the atmosphere and the symphony that is Chef Peter and Chef de Cuisine Luis’ kitchen. Everything IMPECCABLE… THANK YOU! Unforgettable. ❤️ With love from El Salvador, until next time!
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Kasey VIP
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent choice for fine dining and special occasions
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