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The Plumed Horse

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

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.

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

A Night with Peter Michael Winery
US$495.00 per person
6 Mar 2025 only
On Thursday, March 6th, The Plumed Horse is excided to welcome Peter Michael Winery. Winemaker Robert Fiore and Chef Peter Armellino will be presenting a multi-course menu, showcasing both the change in season and the best of the best wines from Peter Michael Winery. The event will begin at 7:00 PM and start with a wine and passed canapes reception, with dinner beginning at 7:45 PM. This every exclusive evening is available for 24 guests, and will be priced at $495 per guest. In lieu of a tip or gratuity, a 22% service charge will be added to all purchases, no further tip is expected. We look forward to having you!
$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.

What 2,598 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Jose / Silicon Valley
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Plumed Horse shines with "phenomenal" service and exquisite dishes, making it ideal for special occasions. Guests rave about its prix fixe menu, creative cocktails, and elegant ambiance. Despite some noise and occasional service lapses, the "amazing gastronomic experience" and "impeccable" service keep patrons returning for memorable dining experiences.

2,598 Reviews

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Jason
VIP
Las Vegas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Sam
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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 Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
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
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
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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Olga
VIP
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Fantastic service! Absolutely lovely staff! Great choice for a special occasion. Thank you so much for a wonderful celebration evening! Compliments to the Chef and the team! :)
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Joe
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
From start to finish our experience at Plumed Horse was nothing short of phenomenal. Every dish was delightfully evocative, both taste and presentation. The service was also incredible. A perfect balance of professionalism and warmth. Everyone at Plumed Horse clearly takes great pride and joy in their work and it shows!
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Zahid
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Music was too loud. It was very difficult to have a conversation.
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Hyunmin
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dignity mood, fabulous food, good for any occasion. Definitely recommended.
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Don
Chicago
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 13 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The experience that you expect for a Michelin star restaurant was not there. We went for a birthday dinner and all they brought was a candle on a plate written happy birthday with chocolate syrup. Even normal restaurant do this on a cup cake or on something smaller. The food was ok. I will not go back.
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Ping
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommendation restaurant with excellent service in Saratoga.
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FAQs

The Plumed Horse is rated 4.5 stars by 2598 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.