The Hero Ranch Kitchen

4.8 (2809)

$31 to $50

American

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

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2 people

Jun 2, 2025

June 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

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

Salads

salads can be made without dairy and/or meat

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

Entrees

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

The Ranch Platter

The Ranch Platter$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 Martini$16.00
titos | mr. black | illy espresso | trader vic's white chocolate liqueur
Coffee$5.00
Cappuccino$5.00
Latte$5.00
Espresso
- Single$4.00
- Double$6.00
Hot Tea$4.00
N/V Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny Port$12.00
N/V Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny Port$16.00
2012 Dolce Late Harvest$14.00

Cocktails

Spiced Harmony$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 $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 | CA$30.00
BOTTLE
N/V | Sterling Brut | Napa $30.00
Bottle
N/V | Veuve Cliquot | France$70.00
Bottle
N/V | Dom Perignon | France$220.00
Bottle

Chardonnay

2021 Rombauer | Napa Valley$50.00
Bottle
2021 Flowers | Sonoma Coast$50.00
Bottle
2022 Far Niente | Napa Valley $60.00

Rosé

2022 Belle Glos$30.00
Bottle

Sauvignon Blanc

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

Merlot

2020 Duckhorn | Napa Valley$60.00

Pinot Noir

2021 Belle Glos | "Los Alturas" | SLH$50.00
Bottle
2020 Goldeneye | Anderson Valley$55.00
Bottle
2021 Flowers | Sonoma Coast$50.00
Bottle
2019 Emeritus | Russian River $55.00
Bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Red Blend

2019 The Prisoner | Napa Valley$50.00
Bottle
2019 Justin "Isosceles" | Paso Robles$70.00
Bottle

What 2,809 people are saying

The Hero Ranch Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Jose / Silicon Valley
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hero Ranch Kitchen offers an "amazing experience" with "delicious food and drinks" and "friendly staff." Diners rave about the imaginative menu, expertly crafted cocktails, and "attentive" service. The ambiance is both cozy and chic, making it a "gem" in Saratoga. Enjoy the "perfectly cooked" steaks and "mouthwatering" butter cake.

2,809 Reviews

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Lori VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time I come to Hero Ranch Kitchen I wonder why we don't come more often! The food is always delicious, the service is great- and then outdoor patio is so nice when it's warm out! I also forget to bring our own wine- which is a shame as they have a no corkage fee on the first 6 bottles!!!!
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Sarah
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food as always! We had the crab cakes, scallops, beet salad, and the waygu. everything was tasty. scallops were the winner of the night. there was a sweet little birthday card at the table when we arrived and they provided a sundae with a candle to celebrate. A favorite for a reason!
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Dave
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They excelled themselves again, we had a group of 7 with 2 kids that just promo'd from Middle School, at the end of the meal they came over with a toast for the kids that was not requested. Love this place.
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yanbin
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a fantastic dinner at Hero Ranch Kitchen. We started with two cocktails—both were vibrant and full of fresh fruit flavor. For appetizers, the salad was crisp and refreshing, and the octopus was impressively tender. Our mains were all standout dishes: the ribeye steak was juicy and flavorful, and the Harris Ranch filet was cooked perfectly—tender and rich. The halibut filet was delicate and moist, and the short rib rigatoni was absolutely excellent, hearty and full of depth. We finished with the flourless chocolate cake, which was rich, decadent, and perfectly balanced—not too sweet. Overall, great food, thoughtful preparation, and a memorable dining experience. Highly recommend!
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Doug VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food, service, and bar were all excellent. The indoor dining space is very small, with too many seats crammed in, so the noise level is high. Outdoor seating is better.
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Tea VIP
Detroit5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great attention and sweet surprise from our attentive waiter. Got the ribs and pork chop but was not really worth it, dry and flavor was just ok. The best dish was the corn appetizer and excellent caramel popcorn dessert. Will probably do steak instead next time.
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mike
San Francisco4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. Staff was very friendly. Place was a bit crowded.
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mike
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences in the area. The food at HRK was delicious and savory with excellent presentations. The serving portions were moderate but about right for sharing for two people. The wait staff were outstanding and very attentive. We will definitely return in order to try more off the menu.
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Heidi VIP
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was absolutely wonderful - friendly staff, delicious food and drinks! Always an amazing experience!
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Chris
San Francisco25 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the service, cocktails, food and desserts were wonderful. This time we enjoyed tasting the new additions to the menu.
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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 4.8 stars by 2809 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 2, 2025

June 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Big Basin Way/Highway 9
Neighborhood
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!

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The Hero Ranch Kitchen

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Pan Seared Halibut

Beet Salad

Brussels Sprouts Salad

Starters

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Cornbread$24.00

Crab Cakes$24.00

Hamachi Carpaccio$24.00

Mexican Shaved Corn$12.00

Stuffed Mushrooms$16.00

Crispy Sushi Bites$24.00

Thai Taco Trio$24.00

Bacon Wrapped Prawns$26.00

Tempura Green Beans $18.00

Australian Grass-Fed Lamb Chops$28.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sliders$24.00

Grilled Octopus$24.00

Ahi Tower$24.00

Truffle Fries$10.00

Prosciutto Burrata Crostini $18.00

Salads

Beet Salad$16.00

Brussels Sprouts Salad$16.00

Hero Wedge$16.00

Fork & Knife Caesar$16.00

Roasted Pumpkin & Kale Salad $18.00

Entrees

7oz Black Angus Braveheart Filet$44.00

7oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu Filet$64.00

16oz Bone In Ribeye$65.00

Pan Seared Halibut$38.00

Sweet N' Sticky Country Baby Back Ribs$34.00

Mary's Organic Rosemary Chicken $28.00

Cramy Vegetable Risotto $28.00

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

Pan Seared Salmon$36.00

14oz Bone-In Apricot Glazed Pork Chop$38.00

Pan Seared Scallops$38.00

The Ranch Platter

The Ranch Platter$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 Martini$16.00

Coffee$5.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Latte$5.00

Espresso

Hot Tea$4.00

N/V Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny Port$12.00

N/V Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny Port$16.00

2012 Dolce Late Harvest$14.00

Cocktails

Spiced Harmony$20.00

Preacher Punch

Bloomade

La Madera Rosa

Riddle Me This

Hero Old Fashioned

Mind Games $16.00

Premium

The Executive

Barrelled Aged Negroni

Mocktails

Easy Breezy

Razelberry Spritz

Wine

Sparkling

N/V | LVE | CA$30.00

N/V | Sterling Brut | Napa $30.00

N/V | Veuve Cliquot | France$70.00

N/V | Dom Perignon | France$220.00