The Hero Ranch Kitchen

4.8

2737 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

Location
14583 Big Basin Way Ste 1A, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone number
(669) 267-3183
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose Mendoza

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 2,737 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 boasts an "outstanding" dining experience with "exceptional" food and service. Celebrated for "great preparation" and "super friendly" staff, it's perfect for special occasions. Patrons rave about the "amazing" halibut and diverse menu offerings. Reservations are recommended, as it's a popular choice for its "incredible value" and vibrant atmosphere.

2,737 Reviews

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Scott VIP
San Francisco20 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We sat outside and split a ribeye and had a brussels sprout salad and finished with butter cake all of which were excellent.
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Anne VIP
San Francisco53 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing dinner at Hero Ranch on Saturday! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The real standouts of the night were the incredible staff—Manny, Allan, General Manager and our server Jasmine went above and beyond to make our experience special. Their attentiveness, friendliness, and professionalism truly set the tone for a great evening. And the food? Absolutely fantastic! Every dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. You can tell they put a lot of care into their menu and ingredients. We look forward to our next visit to Hero Ranch!
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Sanjay
San Francisco7 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a fantastic experience at Hero Ranch Kitchen in Saratoga. The menu offered plenty of choices, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful. Prices felt reasonable for the area, and the lively atmosphere made for a fun evening for us—just note it might not be the best spot for someone looking for an intimate setting. The cocktails were solid, though not quite outstanding, and while the service wasn’t overly attentive, it was certainly efficient. All in all, a great place for a fun night out with friends for good food and drinks.
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Sabrina
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything is amazing here, service is helpful and patient. You can order anything on the menu with confidence that it will be perfectly cooked and seasoned.
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andrew
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly, this place is a gem in sleepy downtown Saratoga. The food is fresh, farm to table, the ambiance is warm yet artsy and fun, the staff goes above and beyond to make sure you feel like you are the stars of the evening. The menu is incredible. The food is delicious and savory. It's a special place to go with friends or family to celebrate or just to be somewhere elevated where you can check your baggage at the curb, and decompress over a beautiful experience at Hero.
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Tami VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience. The food was great! Had the short ribs. Best I ever had. I love that they price their wines very reasonably so you can enjoy a great bottle of wine without paying a fortune. Our waitress, Kaitlyn was so great too. She made it a really excellent dining experience. Hats off to chef and staff!
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Jeff
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to HRK at least 3 times now and absolutely love it. The food is always excellent and the service top notch. We also really love that there is no corkage, so we can bring our own wine and spend more money on the food. :)
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best server!! Amanda helped us celebrate our friends birthday. She was very attentive always had a smile on her face. We would come back just for Amanda’s service.
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Jeannette VIP
Central Coast32 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
David was an excellent server. The pork chop was excellent. The short rib special was not tender, however flavorful. The hamburger was fair. A bit overcooked. Truffle fries and kale and pesr salad were great. We felt the flour less chocolate cake was good but overpriced. Probably would not return.
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Linda VIP
San Francisco61 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful food, very well presented. Service is excellent. Pricey, but a great meal. Very, very loud tonight
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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 2737 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 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

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

Additional information

Phone number
(669) 267-3183
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose Mendoza

The Hero Ranch Kitchen

Make a reservation

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

Chardonnay

2021 Rombauer | Napa Valley$50.00