MY brother and his wife introduced us to The Hero Ranch Kitchen and I am sure glad they did…read more We had a great first visit with cocktails, wedge salad, lamb chops, pappardelle pasta, veggie risotto, stuffed mushrooms and fried chicken sliders. All were prepared perfectly. We capped it off the seasonal cobbler, and that was enjoyed by everyone. Jasmin was so friendly and efficient. She knew the menu and was excellent. It is easy to see why they have garnered 4 1/2 stars so far. It is that good. I will be back when we are in the area again.

TL;DR: Fine dining with a slightly heavier touch on the flavor balance. Quality cuts of meat with a…read morefriendly corkage policy - very good choice for celebratory meals The cuts of meat on the ranch platter were really delicious. If you have a party of 4 or more, this is definitely the way to go to get a taste of it all. Despite being a red meat forward establishment, their octopus was a winner for the best dish of the meal! Unfortunately, all the other dishes were underwhelming and over seasoned. We'll be back to celebrate the next milestone and the corkage policy is the behind-the-scenes MVP! Cheers, Hero Ranch Kitchen!

GOGA is one of those restaurants that reminds you why independent, chef-driven dining is so…read morespecial. We had a 5:30 reservation on a Friday. First tip: it's a little tricky to find! It's tucked behind the buildings just off Saratoga's main strip. Trust Google Maps, head to the rear parking lot, and follow the sign through the alley to the restaurant. Dinner is prix fixe only -- $93 as of August 2026. We mentioned that we had plans afterward and just wanted a lighter dinner and some wine, and they were incredibly gracious about letting us split one prix fixe. Honestly, the portions still felt very generous, and we ended up spending about the same amount on wine anyway. The wine list is small but really thoughtfully curated, and they also allow you to bring your own bottle for a corkage fee. The standout for me was the Hokkaido scallop with crab and caramelized carrot. Genuinely one of the best dishes I've had in a long time. A couple of dishes were liberal with the finishing salt, but the flavors, seasoning, creativity, and technique were top tier. Everything is cooked to order by the chef, and it showed -- every course came out beautifully prepared and cooked to perfection. The whole place feels like a passion project. The chef has spent decades in the industry, including time in Shanghai and Hawaii, and it feels like he and his wife basically said, "This is what we do, this is the food we love -- let's make a place for it." And I love that. There are some rough edges that come with making the space work for them, but the things that actually matter -- food, service, organization, and cleanliness -- were excellent. Even the single restroom was very clean and well kept. It's a small, intimate space, so I definitely recommend making a reservation. That said, they seemed genuinely accommodating to everyone who came through and clearly care about making people feel welcome. More than anything, the restaurant just felt happy. Everyone around us was having a great time, people were ordering liberally from the wine list, and by the time we left around 7, it felt like a room full of people who understood exactly what this place is about. GOGA isn't trying to win you over with a bunch of empty promises and trendy decor. It's about really good food, wine, and hospitality from people who clearly care about what they're doing. I'd love to see the space evolve over time, but never at the expense of the food or the wonderfully unique experience they've created. We'll absolutely be back -- brunch is next.

To start out, I am a HUGE fan of Hawaiian food and Asian fusion cuisine; thus, I was very excited…read moreabout visiting GOGA to celebrate my birthday with my wife (who shares the same birthday) and my two kids. We found GOGA on Yelp and it seemed like it had just the right vibe (a laid-back atmosphere with the meticulous and intentional attention to detail that only a master chef can bring to a meal). I'll start out with the good. We were seated quickly (as the first reservation of the evening should) and they offered us a burger and fries option for our small children; this is nice since kids are often too picky to appreciate the mixture of flavors/textures on offer. My six-year-old had the burger and he reported that it was good (with one thumb up) but not great (two thumbs up); I think that if he had not removed the tomato and lettuce, it would have been better but he is a much tougher critic than me. On to the areas where improvement is needed. The chef's attitude toward small children is not inviting. For example, my son is small, 36". He does not put his feet on the chair because he wants to but because he needs to in order to prop himself up to a comfortable height. The chef yelled at him from the kitchen, "Tell the young man to put his feet down!" I get it, the chairs are upholstered in a leather material but a better approach would be to send the server over to communicate in a friendlier way, offer a booster, or to ask if he would be willing to remove his shoes if he needs to prop himself up in the chair. The next thing was the smoke. At one point before they decided to turn on the range hood the entire restaurant was filled with smoke that was pretty irritating and a bit alarming. They seemed to get it under control but the whole restaurant stayed musty at all times, it definitely needs more circulation. One idea would be to install a large folding door on the side of the restaurant next to the entry-way to create a sort of indoor/outdoor dining that makes use of the entry-ally way. It would also help to avoid the feeling of claustrophobia from being in such a small space. The prix fixe menu for the evening was a four-course meal at $95 that included the tuna sashimi salad, a lobster roll, American Wagyu, and raspberry tiramisu. The tuna salad was decent, very smooth, rich and well matched to the veggies and avocado. The lobster roll is where things started to fall apart. The bun was butter and overly salted and over-powered the meager bits of lobster that was included within. Last was the Wagyu (which we were highly anticipating due to having to wait 45 minutes after the lobster roll to arrive). Sadly, it was also over-salted, dry on the outside and chewy on the inside with a very gamey flavor (it was the worst steak I have had in a long time and definitely the worst Wagyu I have ever tasted). It was paired with a single spear of broccolini (extremely over-salted) and a large cut of heirloom tomato. Nothing about this pairing brought to mind Hawaii and its unique savory and sweet profiles but then again it just did not taste good. Last was the tiramisu. It was good, perhaps a bit heavy on the cream but overall good. The only other thing to note from this portion of the meal was that their only attempt at helping us celebrate our birthdays was a single heart-shaped candle which is nice but definitely minimal effort. As I was getting ready to sign the bill (around $400 total including a mimosa, three prix fixe, and a burger) the chef visited our table. I thought this was going to be a visit to ask how our meal was but instead he wanted to let us know that there were other guests waiting for our table... wait what?!? We arrived promptly at 5:30, they took 20 minutes to serve our salad, another 30 minutes to bring the lobster roll, 45 minutes to bring Wagyu, and 20 minutes to serve desert and somehow we are the ones holding things up?!? Frankly, I was too impressed by their total lack of self-awareness to get overly angry. Conceptually, I'm OK with the chef not adhering to the Hawaiian theme (regardless of the Hawaiian music playing throughout our visit) as long as they provide food quality that matches the fine dining price. Perhaps I visited on an off-night (since the menu is likely changing frequently) but for nearly $100 per person I expect better. Sadly, it looks like I'll still be waiting for a fine-dining approach to Hawaiian cuisine because GOGA just isn't it.

Going in, we were greeted immediately and we requested to sit outside. The restaurant itself has a…read morelot of seating inside and some outside. We ordered from the Special Menu, Steak and Eggs. The food was so good, we all finished it. The curry had great flavor to it! I also ordered orange juice, and it was perfect sweetness level, not bland or sour. Our servers were on top of it as well, checking in on us multiple times, I recommend checking this place out.

Final Thoughts: 4.20/5.0…read more Asian fusion brunch spots seem hard to come by around the San Jose area. There's more within the larger Bay Area space that I never really go to. My sister and I decided to divert from our original plans today and just go on a brunch date elsewhere. This is also a spot that's been on my list for the longest time and I'm only now just getting to it. Relaxing Saturday brunch day. Thinking it will be a 4 stars for me for this experience. Food: Darla's Benedict: 4.0/5 This is the classic eggs benedict. It comes with two medium poached eggs on rustic Millstone bread. On top, it will include candied bacon, tomatoes, yuzu hollandaise sauce with the side of crispy kale. The poached egg was done nicely. You can see in the video that the yolk is super runny and cooked perfectly. The bread is quite thick and does have that crispy edge on the crust. Personally, I hate tomatoes. They do put a few thin slices on it, so it wasn't enough to fully affect the taste. I did give those pieces of tomatoes away to my sister though. The yuzu hollandaise sauce is very thick and umami. The yuzu is a little overpowering for me with the acidity, but overall, there is this nice freshness to it. The candied bacon is super crispy and I really like the saltiness and sweetness to it. For the vegetable component, they provide crispy kale. Personally, I would have preferred a side of fries/potatoes/hash, fresh fruit, or something more fresh even like a side salad. The kale is nice and crispy, but it's so oily and I feel that took away more from the dish than contributed. Loco Moco No.1: 4.0/5 This is their steak river farm wagyu beef patty, grilled asparagus, picked cherry peppers, a fried egg, pomegranate, rice, parmesan mushroom, and ginger gravy. The beef patty was super tender and juicy. I wish there were more of the gravy or even if the gravy were poured over the beef. I feel like it just soaks all of it in. The gravy was super thick and umami. The ginger is very light and virtually not there almost, so I didn't realize it was there. Not a concern for me as that flavor can be overpowering. Rice leans on the dryer side for me. Definitely a preference as I'm sure others would be fine with that. For the vegetable component, I would prefer an alternative. Perhaps a fresh vegetable or side salad would work better or more mushrooms for that umami, or even a pickled veggie for that crunch. The asparagus looks nice and leans more on fine dining, but it's not significant enough to give that light and freshness to it. The flavor of it works well though. Egg was nicely cooked and had a beautiful yolk color. --------- Quality: Made to order Food was freshly made and everything came out hot to order. The kale was super crispy and like it was just fried in that oil. The loco moco was also super juicy and piping hot like it was made to order. Our plates were all nicely completed and brought out quickly it seems. Price: $$$ Their prices do lean on the higher side for a brunch. Usual prices will be around $17 to $26 with a few outliers. The Loco Moco was one of the outliers pricing at $33 for a plate. This is likely related to the beef patty. I can't say I would pay $33 for that plate. Given the form of the meat patty, I really couldn't tell the cut of the beef. Perhaps it is Wagyu, but its difficult for me to tell. Very juicy overall though. Of note, the portion sizes are smaller. They are plated on larger plates and gives more fine dining vibes, so matches the pricing. Service: Nice experience For being outside, there was still enough waiters/waitresses working, so it was fairly simple to get someone's attention to help us. They were very nice and checked in on us, which is always a plus. Very simple process and good experience with them overall. Ambiance: Shaded Outdoors and Indoors We decided to sit outdoors today given their shaded area. This was one of the highlights for me. Initially, I preferred indoor given the weather, but my sister asked if it was a shaded outdoors. It is and that's what makes it. The air felt really nice. There are pockets of sun that peak through the trees and shade, but that wasn't really a concern. Would definitely go here on another brunch date. Location/Parking: Public Parking Available This location is within downtown Saratoga area. I will say that getting in a out of here isn't the most idea, especially on a weekend where everyone wasn't to go out and spend the most of their day off. This place does have a small public parking lot. We were lucky enough to find a spot here, but will say it does partially depend on luck here.

We came to Flowers in Saratoga for my besties birthday dinner!…read more.. OMG from the shared appetizers to the dinner meal everything was beyond perfection the food presentation was amazing and elegant. The service was so pleasant and very professional The ambiance was so calm and peaceful. We had the 16 oz New York steak it was amazing and just melted in our mouth. The scallop potatoes was epic we loved the whole experience!!! If we could give more than 5 stars we definitely would!!!!! Our server was on point from giving us the menu options to helping us celebrate our friends birthday! We definitely will come back soon Thank you Flowers we appreciate the hospitality and the delicious meal!

Came for my bday and the server made the experience enjoyable and special…read more Loved the burrata appetizer. Wasn't a fan of the lobster nor the code. The miso glaze was too overpowering. Dessert was great and they had my favorite Pinot by the glass, Belle Glos.

Ezequiel was very attentive and gave us amazing service. Amazing food and great happy hour.read more

The food was delicious, I order the Rigatoni Di Pollo and it was savory…read more My waiter Ezequiel was exceptional. He was friendly and attentive in helping provide suggestions based on my current options to make a decision. I was very delighted with the service.

Naraiya was a super friendly, helpful waitress. She recommended the Monte Cristo and I was very…read morehappy with the choice. The food was all flavorful and fresh and was cooked to perfection. It's a nice day so was very relaxing to sit in the outside patio area. We hadn't been in several years and I'm super happy that we decided to swing by today! Need to come back for dinner. The prices are in line with most of the diner-style restaurants in the area! Thank you Naraiya for the suggestion!

Finally got around to trying this place for breakfast. Food was fine. Pretty straight-ahead diner…read morefare. But the service was slow to indifferent. Few check-ins with the table. Toast that was supposed to come with breakfast was forgotten. Long ticket time. And the room is VERY bright and often VERY loud to a point where conversation becomes almost impossible. Too bad, because overall the room looks nice (if a bit cafeteria-like with all the long tables in the middle), but it would be cozy in one of the perimeter booths if you could talk to your table mates without having to shout. Spanky's just down in Ben Lomond may be more run down and smaller, but it is a more pleasant place to be for the same kind of food.

Plumed Horse delivers an exceptional fine dining experience from start to finish. Every dish was…read morebeautifully plated and showcased outstanding craftsmanship, premium ingredients, and incredible attention to detail. Each course was creative, balanced, and full of flavor, making the tasting experience both memorable and exciting. The service was impeccable--professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The staff made us feel well taken care of throughout the evening, and the pacing of each course was perfect. The elegant dining room and serene setting create a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for anniversaries, celebrations, or a memorable date night. While it's definitely a splurge, the quality of the food, service, and overall experience make it well worth it. I look forward to returning for another unforgettable meal.

Dude this was actually one of the biggest scams I've ever willingly participated in My best friend…read moreand I did the 8-course seasonal chef menu and I genuinely don't know what was going on back there. Almost everything was painfully mid, EXCEPT the Parmesan soufflé with caviar. That shit was DIVINE. She did nothing wrong and I will not be including her in this slander. Now onto the rest. We paid $825 for two people with two drinks each, and for that price I was expecting to be treated like a minor member of the royal family. Instead, the service was genuinely mid. I've done multiple Michelin dining experiences before and I have NEVER had crumbs sitting on the table for basically the entire THREE HOUR meal Like babe at this price point I shouldn't even be aware that crumbs exist. The pacing was also insane. We were constantly sitting around waiting for the next course, and at one point waited almost 40 minutes. FORTY. I had enough time to reflect on my life, my financial decisions, and why I chose to spend $825 on this experience. And just to really put a bow on the evening, I came home feeling literally nauseous and was gifted a long, intimate night with my toilet. So not only did I get robbed, I apparently got an afterparty too. Parmesan soufflé with caviar: 10/10, gorgeous, perfect, no notes. The rest of the experience: I would like my $825 and three hours back.

Absolutely phenomenal food! Had the short ribs and they were delicious; one of their specialties…read more Drinks were outstanding and the side of shrimp was also a 10. Love the salad. Fresh greens just enough dressing to give it a little flavor. Perfect meal.

Awesome spot for happy hour, which is 7 days a week from 3-5pm! The dinner menu looks great too,…read morebut I've only come for happy hour, so I'll stick to that for my review. The menu has a good handful of small bites and few larger options like salads and sandwiches. I've tried a few things and really liked the fried chicken slider, short rib taco, and ahi tuna tostada, as well as the regular portion smashburger. The tostada is a little small, but there's plenty of ahi on it and it really hits the spot. The happy hour menu has some select wines and cocktails available, but you can order anything from the regular menu at a discount, which I ended up doing last time I was in. They also have some beers and liquor flights. This spot has such a cool vibe, it feels very homey and gives me an East coast nautical feel looks-wise, but the vibes are upbeat and fun with the service and the music playing. They have a good sized covered parklet that looks out to the park, which also has speakers and carries the fun vibe outside too.

Upon answering the restaurant, the ambience and cleanliness of the restaurants stood out to me. As…read moremy party and I walked up to the counter, we were greeted immediately by one of the staff, and we were seated surprisingly immediately. As we sat down our server, Maya greeted us and was very by helpful explaining all of the great selections of food and drinks in the restaurant. The food arrived from our other server Willy promptly and even followed up with assistance for utensils. The atmosphere was great and inspired to even get flannel shirt. So thank you to our wonderful hostess Maya for the hospitality. We Will be back. No pun intended Willy.

Yes, this place offer delicious food, and a wide verity of beverages…read more Chhavi and Isaac was fantastic. Both made us feel welcome with amazing conversation. Chhavi and isaac was attentive to their guests. Even when checking in, the staff were benevolent.

Amazing service from start to finish. Ambiance was modern and open. Lots of bright open spaces and…read morenot too loud. Came to have lunch and catch up with a friend. We stayed past their serving time and they let us chat with no rush. This was on a Sunday at 2pm when we were wrapping things up. Lunch was exceptional. We shared the ahi poke salad with crispy quinoa. The goat empanadas we delicious and flaky. And the pita with salmon was so great with the pickled veggies which I'm usually not a fan of. Plenty of uncovered parking in the lot.

We ordered the oysters (fave) the aguachile, salmon, poke and branzino…read more All was good except the branzino, branzino was burn and they covered with a bunch of sautéed vegetables everything else was great! Servers need wine opening training. Place looks awesome, friendly and comfortable. Will Visit again.