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The Plumed Horse

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Romantic
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
Area
Saratoga
Cross Street
4th Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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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.
Thanksgiving 2024 at The Plumed Horse
US$185.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
Leave the hosting, cooking and cleaning to us, and join us this Thanksgiving for a 5-course dinner on November 28th! Join us for an elegant menu featuring fall flavors and accents, with the service and ambiance you've come to expect at The Plumed Horse. Seating will begin at 3:00, and we will be exclusively featuring our Thanksgiving menu, priced at $185 per guest. 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!

What 2,567 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Jose / Silicon Valley
Great for fine wines
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Plumed Horse offers a "unique experience" with exquisite, creative cuisine and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the sophisticated presentation and extensive wine list, making it perfect for special occasions. While some find the menu pricey, most agree on its "amazing" value for Michelin-star dining. Highly recommended for memorable celebrations.

2,566 Reviews

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Tori
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an excellent choice for a date night with my husband. We did the 4 course Prix Fixe and it was delicious. Dont miss the Crab and Uni souffle! The food was delicious and we left feeling perfectly satiated!
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Asmaa
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great dining experience. The food was excellent, and the ambiance was very welcoming. The Staff made fantastic food and wine recommendations. We will definitely go back.
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Hub51
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Plumed Horse offers delicious prix fixe menus with exceptional service. I would recommend to anyone looking for an elevated dining experience in the South Bay.
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Darren
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, delightful, great service, and was incredibly full by the end!
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Jennifer
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Plumed Horse was an excellent experience. The service was great and one of the people helping us even put together a wine pairing for my husband (they don’t officially offer one for the 4-course experience since there are several options). The food was also fantastic. Only downside was it was quite loud, so we had to shout a bit to hear each other, but it was a full Friday evening so it was to be expected.
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Xinlei
Atlanta Metro
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Terrible experience today the service is really bad and server is inconsiderate. Food was awful will not be back.
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Rima
Seattle
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely impeccable service and food. One of the best Michelin restaurants for the money. We did the four course priz fixe. Ate very well and left so full and happy. The food is creative and very refined but not pretentious and so cozy.
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Bilge
Portland
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was rushed. Food was good but expected from a Michelin star restaurant. Th entrance to the restaurant was dirty with some papers/ leaves on the floor, 3 people working at the front door saw it and nobody cleaned it. I don’t think I would go back again.
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Yun-Fang
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a special italian menu. I was excited but there is no seafood in this menu and there’s only tomato sauce across all the dishes. The whole meal is heavy and sour and kinda one monotonous. Overall, it’s a disappointing experience. I think i will stick to their regular tasting menu from now on. No more special menus for me.
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KC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Went here to celebrate a birthday and it was a special one time menu night. Absolutely fantastic food, the staff was SUPER professional, and just the whole night was so much better than I could have ever expected! 10/10
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FAQs

The Plumed Horse is rated 4.7 stars by 2567 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.