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The Plumed Horse

Name: The Plumed Horse
Address: 14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA, United States, 95070
Telephone: (408) 867-4711
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

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$50 and over

Californian

14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

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2 people

Jun 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Why they're an Icon

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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Philosophy

At Plumed Horse, our passion is creating exceptional dining experiences. For the 10th year, we've earned Wine Spectators Grand Award, placing us among just 100 restaurants. Since 2008, we've proudly held a Michelin Star, reflecting our commitment to culinary excellence, impeccable service, and unforgettable moments. We strive to delight and inspire every guest who walks through our doors.

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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
Description
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.
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

A Night with Ramey Wine Cellars
$445.00 per person
Jul 17, 2025 only
The Plumed Horse winery dinner program will welcome Ramey Wine Cellars on Thursday, July 17. David and Carla Ramey founded the winery in 1996. Wine Spectator nicknamed David “Professor Chardonnay” and he trained under Jean-Claude Berrouet of Château Pétrus fame. David and Carla passed the torch to their children, Alan and Claire, in 2021. Alan and Claire have maintained the winery’s lofty vision to make the classic wines from Sonoma and Napa that belong amongst the world’s best. Alan will represent the winery at the dinner. The evening will feature a 5-course menu of Chef Peter's Michelin-starred cuisine paired with Ramey Wine Cellars' wines, including rare gems from Ramey's wine library. We invite you to join us for a night to remember. The dinner will begin with a canapé reception starting at 6:30, followed by a 5-course dinner featuring the wines of Ramey Wine Cellars. We have a limit of 24 guests for this dinner. In lieu of a tip or gratuity, a 22% service charge will be applied to all purchases; no other tip or gratuity is expected.
$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.

SEASONAL CANAPÉS
Smoked Salmon Eclair, Beef Tartare “Briquette”, Truffle Croqueta, Ahi Tuna Tartare & Cucumber
CURED KONA KANPACHI
Celeriac remoulade, Perigord truffle, fennel | 2022 Korbin Kameron “Estate” Semillon, Moon Mountain, Sonoma
MONTEREY ABALONE
Iacopi Farms peas, onion cream, smoked ham consomm | 2022 Zorzal “Gran Terroir” Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina
BLACK PEPPER & PARMESAN SOUFFLE
Uni & Dungeness crab fondue | 2021 Cobb “Abagail’s Vineyard” Riesling, Sonoma Coast
CALIFORNIA STURGEON
pumpernickel, roast mushroom, truffle jus | 2020 Maurice Charleux “Clos Rousseau” ler Cru Santenay, Burgundy
DRY-AGED AKAUSHI BEEF RIB-CAP
roast bone marrow, onion marmalade, Bordelaise
or JAPANESE A5 MIYAZAKI STRIPLOIN (Supplement 75-)
| 2018 Gandona “Encosta” Cabernet Sauvignon, Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley
ROSÈ SORBET
raspberry, lychee
DARK CHOCOLATE BOMBE
orange, coffee, hazelnut | 2014 Niepoort “LBV” Vintage Porto, Duoro Valley, Portugal

What 2,625 people are saying

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Great for fine wines

2,625 Reviews

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Neel
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had 4 course menu. Appetizers and Entrees were great. Pork chop, ribeye and softest chicken that I ever had. However dessert was not at the same level as entrees. Have to mention two things that resulted in negative stars. One - a supplement was added without our consent. Two - regular tap water was charged at $9
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Sarah VIP
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated a birthday at Plumed Horse and had a wonderful evening. The food was exquisite, and the service was warm and attentive throughout. The carrot cake, shaped like real carrots, was yummy! Every detail made the night feel special, from the ambiance to the thoughtful touches. A perfect spot for a celebration—we’ll definitely be back!
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Travis
California Central Coast10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great time here, the service and food was great. The presentation was good on all dishes and we were excited to try the variety that the Plumed Horse had to offer. We did notice some light fixtures not working which was pretty surprising with how much this cost.. I’d hope they fix those soon!
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William VIP
San Francisco Bay Area106 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a memorable anniversary dinner at The Plumed Horse in Saratoga. This Michelin-starred restaurant completely lived up to and exceeded our expectations. We asked for a quiet space for our dinner and were unexpectedly provided a private room where we were treated royally by Jeff Persisho who is also sommelier in this beautiful restaurant. The restaurant provides a kind of California kaiseki experience with a prix fixe four course menu or a multi-course tasting menu that changes frequently. Everything on the menu was delightful from the imaginative and delicious hors d'oeuvres, to the incredible souffle and truffled agnolotti first courses, halibut and aged ribeye second courses and the fabulous desserts. The restaurant regaled us with all the desserts on the menu to celebrate our anniversary. Chef Peter Armellino visited us for an extended, delightful conversation about his culinary philosophy and his fascinating history. He clearly has many fans and cherished patrons who visit the restaurant often. The servers and employees obviously love working here, one of whom had been at the restaurant for 40 years. Yes, this is a high-end restaurant with all that implies, but the experience was unforgettable. We thank Peter, Jeffrey and the staff for a wonderful evening, and recommend the Plumed Horse as a place well worth making a special trip--even a considerable one.
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Allen
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and dining experience — definitely one of the top three Michelin one-star restaurants I’ve been to. My wife and I went last night to celebrate her birthday, and we truly appreciate the special hospitality. We’ll definitely be back.
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Naomi VIP
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the 4 course meal and it was fantastic! I loved the options they offered for each course. We went there for a celebration and they brought out a plate that said Congratulations! and we were congratulated frequently. Everyone there was friendly and very helpful.
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Jerry
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dinner here. Food was very good. Restaurant has a very sophisticated feel. Classy , but not overbearing. The best part was the service. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Every little detail was thought of. My wife was impressed when the staff would direct traffic when she went to the restroom…making sure other staff members would be out of the way. I was impressed with the knowledge of the wait staff. Every odd question was answered thoroughly and without having to ask someone else. They must have been reading past reviews. No longer are there hidden charges for water or “complimentary champagne. Everything was very transparent. Definitely on the pricey side, but overall a fantastic dinning experience.
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Caroline
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The level of service was amazing! And of course the food was fantastic. But when the staff make you feel great about being there, it’s just an incredible experience.
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Stewart
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable service, attentive and professional. Excellent food, some very creative dishes. Great for a special occasion - they pulled out the stops.
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Philip
Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the 4 course menu. A true fine dining experience end to end, but it never came across as overly stuff or forced. Everyone was kind and welcoming. The seafood soufflé is a must try.
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FAQs

The Plumed Horse is rated 4.6 stars by 2625 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.