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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: 4.7

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$50 and over

Californian

14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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

$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.
THE Chef's Table at The Plumed Horse Restaurant
$625.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Spend the evening with us at the most-coveted table in the restaurant, our Chef's table. Overlooking the kitchen, you will be in the heart of the action for the night, separated only by a pane of glass between you and the culinary team. Experience the best of what we offer, featuring Chef Peter's Michelin-Starred luxury menu paired with our reserve wine pairing. This experience is offered for groups of 4-8 guests based on availability, is only offered to one table nightly, and is priced at $625 per guest exclusive of tax and service. A $250 per person deposit will be taken when booking that will be applied to your final bill. Cancellations will not be refunded for any reason. Rather than a tip or gratuity, a $250 room fee and 22% service charge will be added at the conclusion of the night.

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 2,630 people are saying

The Plumed Horse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Plumed Horse offers an "exquisite experience" with "impeccable service" and "culinary perfection." Guests rave about its "beautifully presented" dishes and "spectacular" wine pairings. The ambiance is "elegant and refined," making it perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "highly recommended" Michelin-starred destination.

2,630 Reviews

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Jacob
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The decor was really pretty and fancy. The saff was attentive and friendly adding to the experience, however they were constantly trying to upcharge and sell us more which was very annoying as they do it the whole night constantly even interrupting our conversation just to give us an add about their black truffles or something. I also didn't like that they randomly gave us a crab sauce souffle when we didn't ask for one, then charged us for it that's crazy. Unfortunately the food portions were really small leaving me hungry after 4 courses and most of the dishes grossed my fiancee and I out. They simply don't cook meet all the way, (my steak, salmon, and halibut) for example when I ordered my steak well done the waiter started arguing with me to get it medium rare, which was so rude. If you're not used to eating your food undercooked this way you'll leave with a stomach ache like we had. Additionally all of the glassware had a sharp distinct wet-dog smell, that (from experience) I know comes from using old damp sponges to clean the dishes. Every bite of food or sip of water was tainted with this smell and really killed the fancy vibe they were going for I would look elsewhere this dinner kind of ruined a really important night that I wanted to remember fondly. 2 stars for the friendly staff and the soft bread muffins which were the only things we really liked
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Alan VIP
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dining experience at Plumed Horse. Our party had the four-course prix-fixe dinner and the waitstaff was very attentive throughout. Every dish was delicious. All of us had the souffle for Course 2 which was absolutely spectacular. The entrees we had were the Pork Chop, Halibut and Rib Eye. Again, all were outstanding. Two of our party were celebrating a wedding anniversary, for which we received a complimentary round of champagne with Course 4 (dessert). This was greatly appreciated. I can’t think of any way the experience could have been better. Yes, I only gave it a Very Good for value (it IS expensive, but the quality justifies that) and noted that the noise level was moderate (it was quiet by the end of our dinner). We hope to dine here again to celebrate the next life "milestone" we encounter.
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alma mirna
Mexico City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Es espectacular la comida ambiente y servicio de primera
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Brennan VIP
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, cocktails, and beautiful space. The royal soufflé is a creamy delight but I’d skip the chicken milanese. Pet peeve: we weren’t offered an option for regular tap water?? Overall, an exquisite experience.
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Neel
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
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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Jonathan VIP
San Francisco Bay Area54 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Is there a better vegetarian tasting menu in the South bay? No. Plumed Horse provides me with amazing dishes, I leave full after every visit!
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Lynn VIP
San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
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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FAQs

The Plumed Horse is rated 4.7 stars by 2630 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.