The Hero Ranch Kitchen

Name: The Hero Ranch Kitchen
Address: 14583 Big Basin Way Ste 1A, Saratoga, CA, United States, 95070
Telephone: (669) 267-3183
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2834)

$31 to $50

American

14583 Big Basin Way Ste 1A, Saratoga, CA 95070

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Hero Ranch Kitchen was created by two friends that had a very simple idea. “Lets create a space and a place that we would want to go to.” “Lets serve our favorite dishes…whether it's the finest Wagyu steaks, or a 1lb burger…lets create a menu that we can all enjoy. Let's use the best ingredients and sell the best wines in the industry at prices that are always fair and approachable.” Let's build our restaurants in a neighborhood community where we can all enjoy each other’s company. HRK is a reflection of our life's greatest hits!” We hope you will enjoy.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Greek, Asian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(669) 267-3183
Website
http://www.theheroranchkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jose Mendoza
Catering
Want The Hero Ranch Kitchen at your next event? We'll be there! Email info@theheroranch.com to get pricing and availability!
Private party facilities
We offer private dining events and experiences. Email info@theheroranch.com for more information. We look forward to hosting you!

Location
14583 Big Basin Way Ste 1A, Saratoga, CA 95070
Neighborhood
Saratoga
Cross street
Big Basin Way/Highway 9
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Saratoga & Saratoga-Los Gatos (E) Bus StationLine 51 Bus Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Cornbread$24.00
candied bacon | poblano cornbread | fresno honey butter | truffa aioli
Crab Cakes$24.00
wild dungeness crab | remoulade | green cabbage slaw with sesame oil | chipotle aioli
Hamachi Carpaccio$24.00
ginger | avocado | fresno jalapeno chili | ponzu vinaigrette | truffle oil | crispy green onion
Mexican Shaved Corn$12.00
cilantro aioli | cotija | jalapeno peppers | sour cream | radish | tajín | lime
Stuffed Mushrooms$16.00
sausage | cream cheese | garlic | green and white onion | parmesan
Crispy Sushi Bites$24.00
spicy tuna + avocado | hamachi + ginger & white truffle oil | salmon + sweet soy caviar
Thai Taco Trio$24.00
shrimp | tuna | beef | thai peanut sauce | fried onion strings | napa cabbage | sweet peppers | mango slaw
Bacon Wrapped Prawns$26.00
smoked apple wooed bacon | herb dressing | crispy onion strings | lemon
Tempura Green Beans $18.00
poblano pepper aioli
Australian Grass-Fed Lamb Chops$28.00
lemon herb dressing | tzatziki | cucumber | feta | tomato | relish
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sliders$24.00
brioche bun | lettuce | tomato | dill pickle | fried onion strings | horseradish aioli
Grilled Octopus$24.00
lemon herb dressing | mixed greens | feta
Ahi Tower$24.00
avocado | ponzu | chili paste | onion and garlic | watermelon radish | wonton chips
Truffle Fries$10.00
kennebec potatoes | white truffle oil | parmesan
Prosciutto Burrata Crostini $18.00
basil oil | arugula | balsamic glaze | arugula walnut pesto

Salads

salads can be made without dairy and/or meat

Beet Salad$16.00
red & golden beets | candied pecans | goat cheese | dill | champagne vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts Salad$16.00
candied bacon & pecan | blue cheese crumble | apple | yellow raisins | lemon & pecan vinaigrette
Hero Wedge$16.00
baby iceberg | blue cheese crumble | avocado | candied bacon | cherry tomatoes | corn | sweet peppers | avocado blue cheese dressing
Fork & Knife Caesar$16.00
romaine hearts | parmesan crisp and crostini | sun-dried tomatoes | fried capers | garlic roasted anchovies
Roasted Pumpkin & Kale Salad $18.00
roasted butternut squash | feta | toasted walnuts and pumpkin seeds | roasted garlic balsamic vinaigrette

Entrees

7oz Black Angus Braveheart Filet$44.00
truffle butter | urbani black truffle | irish cheddar scalloped potatoes
7oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu Filet$64.00
truffle butter | urbani black truffle | irish cheddar scalloped potatoes
16oz Bone In Ribeye$65.00
truffle butter | balsamic glaze | irish cheddar scalloped potatoes | grilled asparagus
Pan Seared Halibut$38.00
potato mash | sautéed spinach | poached egg | black caviar | lemon beurre blanc
Sweet N' Sticky Country Baby Back Ribs$34.00
house-made HRK chipotle BBQ sauce | onion rings | green cabbage slaw with sesame oil
Mary's Organic Rosemary Chicken $28.00
chicken breast | mixed basmati rice | broccolini | lemon rosemary butter
Cramy Vegetable Risotto $28.00
white onion | mix bell pepper | mushrooms | artichoke | sun dried tomato | parmesan
1/2 Lb Hero Ranch 100% Black Angus Burger$22.00
ettuce | tomato | onion | bacon | cheddar | mayo brioche bun | kennebec potato chips
Pan Seared Salmon$36.00
celery root purée | grilled eggplant | cherry tomato | almond crusted goat cheese | lemon beurre blanc
14oz Bone-In Apricot Glazed Pork Chop$38.00
potato mash | bacon-infused brussels sprouts | sweet potato chips
Pan Seared Scallops$38.00
celery root purée | cherry tomatoes | candied bacon | champagne vinaigrette

The Ranch Platter

The Ranch Platter$275.00
38 oz Tomahawk | 4 Australian Lamb Chops | 2 4oz Lobster tails, Truffle Fries | Grilled Asparagus | Onion Rings

On the Sweet Side

$16

The Best Butter Cake
mascarpone whipped cream | raspberry gel | creme anglaise | fresh strawberry
Caramel Popcorn Sundae
vanilla ice cream | whipped cream | chocolate sauce | caramel sauce
Flourless Chocolate Cake
gluten free flour | guittard chocolate | vanilla ice cream
Ultimate Bread Pudding
orange curacao infused brioche | callebaut chocolate chips | vanilla ice cream | caramel
Berry Cobbler
gram cracker & almond crumble | vanilla ice cream | mascarpone whipped cream

After Dinner Drinks

Hero Ranch Espresso Martini$16.00
titos | mr. black | illy espresso | trader vic's white chocolate liqueur
Coffee$5.00
Cappuccino$5.00
Latte$5.00
Espresso
- Single$4.00
- Double$6.00
Hot Tea$4.00
N/V Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny Port$12.00
N/V Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny Port$16.00
2012 Dolce Late Harvest$14.00

Cocktails

Spiced Harmony$20.00
macallan harmony vibrant oak | st. elizabeth all spice dram | spiced apple puree | lemon | egg white | bitters
Preacher Punch
Don Fulano blanco tequila | guava puree | aperol | lime juice
Bloomade
ketel one botanicals | jasmine green tea | lillet blanc | peach & orange blossom | soda
La Madera Rosa
nosotros anejo tequila | nosotros mezcal | hibiscos | lemon
Riddle Me This
no. 3 gin | lychee liqueur | st. germaine | hibiscus | lemon | simple
Hero Old Fashioned
buffalo trace bourbon | cocoa nib & coffee | simple | angostura bitters
Mind Games $16.00
titos vodka | pamplemousse liquer | grapefruit juice | grapefruit soda | lemon | grenadine

Premium

The Executive
remy martin 1738 | amaro montenegro | peach liqueur | bitters | lemon
Barrelled Aged Negroni
botanist gin | carpano antica | campari | barrel aged 3 months

Mocktails

Easy Breezy
pineapple juice | lemon juice | simple | ginger beer
Razelberry Spritz
razpberry puree | lime juice | orgeat | soda

Wine

Sparkling

N/V | LVE | CA$30.00
BOTTLE
N/V | Sterling Brut | Napa $30.00
Bottle
N/V | Veuve Cliquot | France$70.00
Bottle
N/V | Dom Perignon | France$220.00
Bottle

Chardonnay

2021 Rombauer | Napa Valley$50.00
Bottle
2021 Flowers | Sonoma Coast$50.00
Bottle
2022 Far Niente | Napa Valley $60.00

Rosé

2022 Belle Glos$30.00
Bottle

Sauvignon Blanc

2021 Brassfield | High Valley $35.00
Bottle
2021 Rombauer | Napa Valley$35.00
Bottle

Merlot

2020 Duckhorn | Napa Valley$60.00

Pinot Noir

2021 Belle Glos | "Los Alturas" | SLH$50.00
Bottle
2020 Goldeneye | Anderson Valley$55.00
Bottle
2021 Flowers | Sonoma Coast$50.00
Bottle
2019 Emeritus | Russian River $55.00
Bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 Austin Hope | Paso Robles$60.00
Bottle
2019 Silver Oak | Alexander Valley$115.00
Bottle
2021 Pine Ridge | Napa $60.00
Bottle
2019 Jordan | Alexander Valley $70.00
2020 Duckhorn | Napa Valley$70.00
Bottle
2020 Nickel & Nickel "State Ranch" | Napa Valley$125.00
Bottle

Other Reds

2019 The Prisoner | Napa Valley$50.00
Bottle
2019 Justin "Isosceles" | Paso Robles$70.00
Bottle

What 2,834 people are saying

The Hero Ranch Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
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San Jose / Silicon Valley
Best Overall
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Best Food
San Jose / Silicon Valley
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

"The Hero Ranch Kitchen" delights guests with its "outstanding" service and consistently "delicious" food. The "friendly" staff, including servers like Amanda and Jasmine, make celebrations memorable. Diners appreciate the "reasonably priced" wine and no corkage fee. The vibrant atmosphere and creative dishes make it a "go-to" spot for special occasions.

2,834 Reviews

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Ruxandra
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good experience, relaxed dinner. Our wonderful waiter, Richard & his helpers made the evening even better.
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Bill
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. The perfect spot for a birthday dinner!
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Yueya
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food there! Tried scallops this time, it was so fresh, tender and sweet, my current favorite now!!!
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Stephanie
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We waited for our waiter for about 20 minutes. We ordered everything all at once when he showed up. The food came out WAY before we got our drinks. We were almost done with the entire meal before we received any cocktails. I’m guessing they were backed up at the bar - so probably a one off, but was just a little unfortunate it took 45 minutes to get our first beverage.
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Abby VIP
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful experience! We ordered the following: Drinks: Taylor Made, Bloomade, Lemon Drop, Bourbon Sour Apps: Cheese curds, Fried Chicken & Cornbread Bites Entrees: Bone-in Ribeye, Braised Short Rib Rigatoni Desserts: Butter cake, Caramel Corn Sundae Everything was so delicious!!! Our top contenders for the night were the fried chicken & cornbread bites (OMG) and the rigatoni. Please order those. Hands down mouthwatering. Absolutely amazing. The lemon drop was one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. The house special cocktails were a little too sweet for our liking, but still good. If you like lemon drops, order one!!!! Crazy good. Service was impeccable. We’re not super local, but will make a weekend out of it to come again. Thank you!!!!
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Bill
San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anniversary celebration! Appetizers (Crab Cakes, Stuffed Mushrooms) were delicious, served timely and with nice presentation. Salads (Grilled Peach, Tomato Burrata) were fresh and flavorful with just the right amount of greens. Steak (Bone-in Ribeye) was tasty and cooked to order. Of course the dessert (Carmel Popcorn Sundae) was the perfect cap to a wonderful evening. Really enjoyed Eric's service and personality.
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Linda
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our 54th wedding anniversary there last night and thoroughly enjoyed our entire evening there. The stuffed mushrooms were scrumptious. We ordered the Caesar salad to share and it was perfect for 2 people with creamy baked garlic cloves sprinkled in and crispy capers and was absolutely delicious. I had the salmon dinner which was heavenly and my Italian husband had the risotto which was delicious but not as creamy as he was used to having. We were impressed by the affordability of the wine and ordered a bottle. Our server, Michaela, was personable and did an impeccable job making sure our evening was perfect. Another thing we really liked was the liveliness and energy in the room. Kind of a fun family atmosphere.
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mike
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our third time at HRK and they are great as usual and most of all consistent. We sat where all the action is ... at the bar! We loved to see the courses being presented and served ... very meticulous. Everything on the menu has been just awesome and delicious.
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terri VIP
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Gabby our server was friendly and attentive. An enjoyable Birthday evening.
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Randy
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyable evening. Accommodating on our reservation time though we arrived early, friendly hosting staff seated us when a vacancy opened. Servers were gracious, sommelier knowledgeable and helpful. We dine here often and always have a pleasant experience.
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FAQs

The Hero Ranch Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (669) 267-3183.

The Hero Ranch Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2834 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

14583 Big Basin Way Ste 1A, Saratoga, CA 95070

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Big Basin Way/Highway 9
Neighborhood
Saratoga
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Greek, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Saratoga & Saratoga-Los Gatos (E) Bus StationLine 51 Bus Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose Mendoza
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theheroranchkitchen.com/
Phone number
(669) 267-3183
Catering
Want The Hero Ranch Kitchen at your next event? We'll be there! Email info@theheroranch.com to get pricing and availability!
Private party facilities
We offer private dining events and experiences. Email info@theheroranch.com for more information. We look forward to hosting you!

The Hero Ranch Kitchen

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Pan Seared Halibut

Beet Salad

Brussels Sprouts Salad

Starters

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Cornbread$24.00

Crab Cakes$24.00

Hamachi Carpaccio$24.00

Mexican Shaved Corn$12.00

Stuffed Mushrooms$16.00

Crispy Sushi Bites$24.00

Thai Taco Trio$24.00

Bacon Wrapped Prawns$26.00

Tempura Green Beans $18.00

Australian Grass-Fed Lamb Chops$28.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sliders$24.00

Grilled Octopus$24.00

Ahi Tower$24.00

Truffle Fries$10.00

Prosciutto Burrata Crostini $18.00

Salads

Beet Salad$16.00

Brussels Sprouts Salad$16.00

Hero Wedge$16.00

Fork & Knife Caesar$16.00

Roasted Pumpkin & Kale Salad $18.00

Entrees

7oz Black Angus Braveheart Filet$44.00

7oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu Filet$64.00

16oz Bone In Ribeye$65.00

Pan Seared Halibut$38.00

Sweet N' Sticky Country Baby Back Ribs$34.00

Mary's Organic Rosemary Chicken $28.00

Cramy Vegetable Risotto $28.00

1/2 Lb Hero Ranch 100% Black Angus Burger$22.00

Pan Seared Salmon$36.00

14oz Bone-In Apricot Glazed Pork Chop$38.00

Pan Seared Scallops$38.00

The Ranch Platter

The Ranch Platter$275.00

On the Sweet Side

The Best Butter Cake

Caramel Popcorn Sundae

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Ultimate Bread Pudding

Berry Cobbler

After Dinner Drinks

Hero Ranch Espresso Martini$16.00

Coffee$5.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Latte$5.00

Espresso

Hot Tea$4.00

N/V Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny Port$12.00

N/V Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny Port$16.00

2012 Dolce Late Harvest$14.00

Cocktails

Spiced Harmony$20.00

Preacher Punch

Bloomade

La Madera Rosa

Riddle Me This

Hero Old Fashioned

Mind Games $16.00

Premium

The Executive

Barrelled Aged Negroni

Mocktails

Easy Breezy

Razelberry Spritz

Wine

Sparkling

N/V | LVE | CA$30.00

N/V | Sterling Brut | Napa $30.00

N/V | Veuve Cliquot | France$70.00

N/V | Dom Perignon | France$220.00