The Hero Ranch Kitchen

4.8

2686 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Experiences

Valentines Day Prix-fixe Dinner
$116.33 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2025 only
Join us this Valentine's Day for an unforgettable evening of romance with our specially curated prix-fixe dinner menu. This intimate dining experience features some of the best items hero ranch kitchen is known for and is designed to delight your senses with rich flavors and elegant presentations. This dinner will include 3 courses, glass of bubbles and a long stem rose waiting for you when you arrive. Finish the night with a decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweetest cravings. Whether celebrating with a loved one or enjoying a special evening, our Valentine's Day dinner promises a memorable and intimate atmosphere, perfect for creating lasting memories. Book now before it's too late!

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 2,686 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Jose / Silicon Valley
Great for outdoor dining
San Jose / Silicon Valley
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Hero Ranch Kitchen offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "fantastic food," "outstanding service," and a "warm and inviting ambiance." Guests rave about the "amazing" menu options, including the "best steak" and "delicious desserts." While parking and noise can be minor challenges, the restaurant's charm and quality make it a "highly recommend" destination for special occasions or a casual evening out.

2,687 Reviews

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Sanjay
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Nice local restaurant with lovely service staff. Food was between good and very good.
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Laura
VIP
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was amazing. It was our anniversary and they brought a glass of champagne to start the evening. The food was perfect. They also gave us another dessert to celebrate! We definitely will return!
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Shellee
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A couple hiccups with the food, but overall experience was amazing. Service was great and immediately resolved the hiccups with no question. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!
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Tia
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The rain tarps look awful and really give a very bad first impression. No reason for the one over your beautiful front hostess table. The giant rocks to hold it down look like you are under construction. It’s not as good as it used to be. Sorry we would drive the distance to see you guys but last night disappointed. I hope you can take the necessary steps to make the adjustments
The Hero Ranch KitchenResponded 7 days ago
Dear Tia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent experience did not meet the high standards we strive to provide. We completely understand your concerns about the rain tarps and the appearance of the front hostess table area. We are currently in the process of addressing these issues and will be making adjustments to improve the overall look and feel of the entrance. We greatly value your continued support, and we’re grateful for your constructive feedback. We hope you’ll give us another chance to show you the improvements we’re making. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we would love to welcome you back in the future. Warm regards, The HRK Team
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Kimberly
VIP
San Francisco
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was wonderful. Alex is an excellent server. Shes very courteous, professional and friendly.
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Samantha
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love eating at Hero Ranch! Our server was Brianna and she was wonderful with us. Although it was busy, she checked in on us as much as she could. The food was excellent and came out quickly. We love sitting outside because they keep on the heaters and I love the ambiance.
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ken
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very off night, hoping this was just a one off. This place is usually awesome, but everything last night at dinner was very average. It was like sauces were missing from each dish or something. Butter cake dessert was still awesome. Tempura green beans soggy, ahi in the taco trio was bland, chicken sliders were not great, the Mexican corn was thin and runny. Posting so there is some update that they missed on dinner last night and they can get back to being the place I love to eat. Hoping it was just our meal.
The Hero Ranch KitchenResponded 7 days ago
Hi Ken, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We truly appreciate your continued support and your honest feedback. We're so sorry to hear that your recent dining experience wasn’t up to the high standards we aim to maintain. Your comments about the dishes will be shared with our kitchen team to ensure we address these issues and make the necessary adjustments. We’re thrilled to hear you still enjoyed the butter cake dessert and we’ll make sure the rest of your meal is just as enjoyable the next time you visit. We sincerely hope you’ll give us another opportunity to deliver the excellent experience you’ve come to expect. Thank you again for your understanding and for taking the time to help us improve. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The HRK team
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JohnL
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Have eaten here many times and dined again last night. Generally enjoyable meal but ordered medium rare wagyu filet and it came medium to well done. Other than that the food here is excellent maybe just an off night?
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Susan
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always … just great. Beautiful, great food and wine. Love the decor.
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Rachel
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Seated shortly after our reservation by friendly host. Not a formal dining experience but it was nice and attractive. Service was very good, but the star was the food/menu! Everything we ordered was beautiful in presentation and very tasty. Dessert options were great and we enjoyed our experience very much. Parking was difficult to find so give yourself time to park!
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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 2686 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

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!

The Hero Ranch Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Valentines Day Prix-fixe Dinner

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