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The Plumed Horse

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 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

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!
Chef's Seasonal Tasting Menu
$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.

What 2,583 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

2,583 Reviews

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John
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We used to go there all the time and stopped going about 8-9 months ago. Last time we were there the bartender was rude…. So we stopped going. We decided to give it another try, the bar area is very nice….and ….We had a great time, cocktails were great and portions were good size and bartenders were exceptional!!! If you haven’t been in awhile go…
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Karen
VIP
Central Coast
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All of the 4 courses were delicious except the main . The trout sauce was not good. Also prefer a thinner cut of that fish. The duck was fatty. The service was good once we got started. Waited at the table for 5-10 minutes before we got even got water. Lenny, the bartender, was excellent. The background playlist was also great excellent. Will come back for the crab soufflé and drinks.
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jia
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant is definitely not deserved to be a Michelin restaurant. They have a totally terrible service and over priced menu + service charge. Not matter what you complain about, the only response you can hear is just something like sorry and it’s what it’s. Their excuse for the service quality issue was because Christmas brings them busy, but they are just half occupied or less lol. And for the steak, it was dry and low quality with a super salty mushroom on the side. You can do a same dish with better quality at home with the materials bought from Costco
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kirby
VIP
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience - everything was so well executed. Impressive ability to accommodate a dairy allergy. Great service and an incredible tasting menu. Delicious cocktails as well!
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David
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alwsys fsbulous! Great menu and beautiful presentation.
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Sibel
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we tried from the 4 course menu was delicious, they also have an excellent service too!
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susmita
VIP
Pittsburgh
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
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 on December 19, 2024
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 on December 15, 2024
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 on December 15, 2024
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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FAQs

The Plumed Horse is rated 4.6 stars by 2583 OpenTable diners.

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

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