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The Plumed Horse

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 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 Star2024
MICHELIN 1 Star2023
MICHELIN 1 Star2022

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.

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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
Phone number
(408) 867-4711
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, French, Modern European
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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Experiences

$128 Four-Course Prix-Fixe Menu
US$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
US$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.
Champagne, Fried Chicken, Caviar, more Champagne!
US$225.00 per person
13 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2025
On Sunday, April 13th, join us for our second round of informality! Leave the suit at home, wear your shorts, and enjoy LOTS of Champagne with our reserve caviar, but more importantly, with Fried Chicken! Salads to start, sides with the chicken, and dessert to follow, Plumed Horse style! If you were here last year for the dinner and returning for round doux, you are part of the club and will be given an initiation t-shirt. Please note, the Fried Chicken menu will be the ONLY menu we will be serving this evening. No tasting menu or pre-fixe will be available. We cannot accommodate allergies, restrictions or preferences on this night. In lieu of tip or gratuity, a 22% service charge will be applied to all purchases.

What 2,603 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Jose / Silicon Valley
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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The Plumed Horse offers a truly remarkable dining experience, celebrated for its "exceptional food and service" and "fantastic wine pairings." Guests rave about the "exquisite cuisine" and "sophisticated presentation." Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant boasts a "wonderful ambiance" and attentive staff, ensuring a memorable evening.

2,603 Reviews

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Sarah
San Francisco14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the 4-course tasting menu, and it was fantastic! The meal left us full and satisfied. The cocktails—Project G, Cosmopolitan, and Calm Seas—were phenomenal, with smooth textures, great mouthfeel, and complex flavors. The service was exceptional and truly elevated the experience! We enjoyed the Kona Kanpachi Crudo, Lobster Ravioli with Black Truffle, Basque Cheesecake, and Paris-Brest. Already looking forward to our next visit to The Plumed Horse!
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Ana Cristina VIP
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable, such a wonderful experience for us… we celebrated our son’s 19th birthday and Jeffrey was absolutely AMAZING - from the beginning to the end! We were so lucky to have Chef’s Table, enjoyed the atmosphere and the symphony that is Chef Peter and Chef de Cuisine Luis’ kitchen. Everything IMPECCABLE… THANK YOU! Unforgettable. ❤️ With love from El Salvador, until next time!
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Kasey VIP
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent choice for fine dining and special occasions
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Jack
Rhode Island1 review
3.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Wouldn’t go back. No dish really made me want more. It was decent but not worth the $1000 price tag. Service wasn’t great food wasn’t that tasty left feeling VERY underwhelmed and disappointed. Protege was way better.
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Jennifer VIP
San Francisco70 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Plumed Horse is a lovely experience for any special occasion. We came here to celebrate our 20th anniversary. The service was spectacular. The food was beautifully presented and perfectly prepared. The sommelier provided excellent wine pairings for our courses. We hope to come back for our next important event.
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Jason VIP
Las Vegas12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second visit to the Plumed Horse and we were impressed. The 8 course tasting service was phenomenal! Small dishes with sweet and savory flavors that danced around in our mouths. Excellent service from all the staff and such culinary talent from the chef. We were celebrating a belated Valentines Day and judging by the full dining room, a lot of couples had the same idea. We look forward to another fantastic dining experience at the Plumed Horse.
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Jaysen
Denver1 review
2.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My husband and I went here for the Valentine’s Indulgence Experience menu on Saturday 2/15/25, and it was anything but. The mishaps started from the moment we walked in. We gave our name and reservation time (5 min early) to the gentleman behind the podium. He found our reservation, but seemed confused, and left without saying anything else. Standing there, wondering what was going on, a lady came from the back, and asked us for our name, then told someone to take us to the table. After passing down a couple hallways, and given no explanation of the different rooms we were passing, other than the wine room, we were seated. The gentleman pouring us water asked if we had been helped yet, which we awkwardly said yes to, because how else would we have gotten seated at a Michelin place? Another person came around to offer a glass of champagne and to find out if we would like the wine paring with dinner. We declined the wine pairing, but weren’t offered any other beverages (alcoholic or non) with our meal. The food was just meh. Some items lacked flavor, and others were chewy (scallop and duck). None of it felt indulgent at all. It was very basic. Definitely not worth the $998 price tag for two people who were just drinking water. Oh and the decor was extremely dated. The color changing lights overhead cheapened the space, and some of the ceiling lights were burnt out. I also noticed that because of the lighting design, my husband and his food were lit nicely, while me and my food were in the dark. I know this seems trivial, but again, it really cheapened the indulgence experience. Speaking of…whomever was in charge of the music needed some help with the playlist. The 90’s rap/love songs felt very out of place. There was zero indulgence here.
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Sam VIP
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Valentine’s Day 2025, my wife and I did the prix fixe menu and wine pairings. The food was excellent but the service seemed lacking for a Michelin starred restaurant. Our servers missed a wine pairing and completely forgot the dessert courses, bring the bill before I reminded them about the dessert. We also received the duck savory courses prior to the pasta, out of order. Lastly the tables felt too close together, more like a casual restaurant than fine dining. I don’t anticipate coming back soon.
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John
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The staff are amazing, the food was good but not exceptional. Very dated ambiance
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John VIP
Chicago1 review
4.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good but service was below expectations and certainly not Michelin standard. The dining room was very crowded and noisy on a Saturday night. Upon arrival, the server didn’t ask about dietary restrictions so we ended up getting food that we had to return. Everyone was rushing and we were getting run into on the hallway all the time.
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The Plumed Horse is rated 4.5 stars by 2603 OpenTable diners.

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

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