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The Plumed Horse

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for fine wines

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.

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Executive chef: Peter Armellino

MICHELIN 1 Star
2024
MICHELIN 1 Star
2023
MICHELIN 1 Star
2022

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.

Dining areas

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
Neighborhood
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

Christmas Eve Tasting Menu
$250.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024
Join us on Tuesday, December 24th, for our Christmas Eve tasting menu! Join us for 7 courses of Chef Peter Armellino's favorite December dishes, including the signature "Saratoga Cut" beef from Flannery Farms. Wine pairings and truffle service will be available as well, along with Chris Ward's signature craft cocktail menu and our award-winning wine list. Seating will begin at 4:00, and we will be exclusively featuring our Christmas Eve Menu. Please let us know of any allergies or restrictions during booking so we can properly accommodate. In lieu of tip or gratuity, a 22% service charge will be applied to all purchases. We look forward to having you as our guests!
New Year's Eve at The Plumed Horse
$295.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Come celebrate the close of 2024 in style! Chef Peter will be serving a menu comprised of both Plumed Horse classics, as well as his favorites of the year, including A5 Wagyu beef, tuna with caviar, and the signature Parmesan Souffle with uni and crab fondue. Champagne will greet you, luxury wine pairings will be available, and the barmen will be on hand to shake and stir Chris Ward's collection of seasonal cocktails! Seating begins at 5:00, our last bookings are 9:30, and we encourage all guests to have a toast at midnight, we will supply the party favors! This menu is priced at $295 including Champagne to begin. In lieu of a tip or gratuity, a 22% service charge will be applied to all purchases.
$128 Four-Course Prix-Fixe Menu
$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!

What 2,577 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Jose / Silicon Valley
Great for fine wines
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Romantic
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Plumed Horse is celebrated for its "excellent service" and "amazing food." Diners rave about the "impeccable" attention to detail and the elegant ambiance. With a "fantastic" wine selection and creative, beautifully presented dishes, it's perfect for special occasions. The prix fixe menu offers "delicious" variety, making it a standout dining experience.

2,578 Reviews

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susmita
VIP
Pittsburgh
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing gastronomic experience, albeit on the very expensive side, especially when 22% gratuities are already added. Having said that, service was fantastic, we were stuffed at the end of the 8 courses and really marveled at the Chef’s creations. The best part though, were the cocktail drinks and the Granny Smith apple for desert. These two things were definitely worth it.
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lisa
San Francisco
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
In a world where fine dining is easy to locate, what moves the chef to slap a hodgepodge of tastes on the plate and pour Oregon made sparkling wine at a start of a meal? Perhaps the boss who pushes 8 course tasting menu down onto the customers without giving the option of more refined 4 course dinner menu? Dunno the answer, but what I do know that mediocre quality caviar slathered with vinegar and washed down by bad champagne hasn’t won this place its star. Anymore. A fine detail was me asking for lactose free meal. While my partner enjoyed a soufflé, I was offered tasteless noodles, well boiled and sprinkled with some sriracha. This place doesn’t deserve the accolades. I feel sorry for the chef who made an amazing beef dish with bordelaise sauce because some rookie slapped oily bunch of deep fried miatake mushrooms on the plate right next to it. Yikes!! Unbelievable!
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Chelsea
VIP
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Expensive but worth it. I took my aunt here for her birthday dinner and had the best time!
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Krish
San Francisco
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience with the chefs tasting menu and wine paring. Service was impeccable.
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michelle
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is intricately prepared and very delicious. We got the main dining room which can get a little noisy as the room gets filled up.
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trixie
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We generally go here at least twice a year, particularly r for my birthday and are never disappointed.
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Sarah
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the 4 course tasting menu and enjoyed it much more than the full course tasing menu. I had the soufflé which was the best thing I’ve eaten all year filled by the wagyu steak. All wagyu is not equal and this was excellent. The desserts were so so, I had the cheesecake and my date the Brest. Both were ok but compared to the rest of the food, seemed weak. We also had the stacked potatoes with crème fraiche and chives which I loved. Ample servings, too. We love The Plumed Horse! Nice to have a good restaurant close by.
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Naomi
VIP
San Francisco
30 reviews
2.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Disappointing. It started poorly with bartender bullying. They failed to take our winter coats, led us back and forth through the dining rooms deciding which table to give us. After sitting for ages we asked for wine and cocktail menus, narrowing down to two bottles and asked the waiter for tasting notes. He advised that he knew the owner at one winery so that was probably good but the other choice was famous so it was probably good too (???). So, tannins? Mouthfeel? No? Ok. Clarified milk cocktail looks beautiful but apparently is a secret. Weird but fine and in keeping with bartender bullying that prevailed here. Dinner was 2/4. Apparently the steaks were excellent. I had the fish and it was absolutely plain Jane. It was plain black cod in two lumps. No special preparation. Just two lumps of cod with sauce on the side. Our two side dishes never arrived. So I sat in front of the fish lumps until eventually they cleared the plates. Our desserts passed by our table several times before they finally landed. The staff that brought them, including the bartender, had no idea where they were going or what was being served. We had 2 cheese plates and when we asked what cheeses were included they said some words about one being blue and one being hard. A 20% service fee is included regardless service. Final fail, we were asked if we wanted a “tour of the wine cellar” whereupon we were led into the glass box and stood there awkwardly while they offered to take our picture. (We declined). They then pointed to the door. We saw ourselves out.
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seth
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had to evacuate our house, and because of that we could not make a Thanksgiving dinner. The folks at the Plumed Horse were beyond gracious and made our Thanksgiving, in very trying circumstances, a delightful memory. As always, the food was excellent, service elegant, and the people divine. Thank you all so much for saving our holiday!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This has been probably my 10th time eating here, either at special occasions or just dinner and this is the first time I’ve felt rushed and where they haven’t timed it right. Last year at Thanksgiving, the meal and experience was 3 hrs. Today 1.5 hr. Should have just gone to chilis. No add on for caviar or waygu was disappointing but survivable. Ultimately I was disappointed and may not come back next holiday
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FAQs

The Plumed Horse is rated 4.6 stars by 2577 OpenTable diners.

The Plumed Horse does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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