i went to plumed horse for a nice dinner and was blown away by the service and level of detail. we did the four course meal and i loved the canapes and appetizers most. the uni & crab souffle was so inventive and savory. also, the mushroom morel oriecchette was highlight for me as well! in addition, the bread was so fluffy and delicious and the desserts were incredibly inventive. while all the courses are small, there was plenty of food to feel very full. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the main restaurant is a large room, but there is a wine room dividing the front bar/lounge area and the main room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]note to sit in the main room, you must order the tasting menu (8 courses) or four course menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] i was also blown away by the drinks - the clarified milk punch (per my last email) and blood oath were both so delicious and beautifully presented! read more

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It's old-world French fine dining using local Californian ingredients. I ordered the full tasting menu, and my favorite course was the soufflé with the best Dungeness crab fondue. I honestly could have eaten an entire bowl of what felt like a crab bisque. The proteins were plentiful, ranging from red snapper, squab and lamb. The panna cotta and s'mores desserts were to die for. The service was incredible. Chef Charlotte and the team Lenny, Chris, Bong, Tyler, and Carla were all awesome. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Grateful I got to walk in and dine at this spectacular establishment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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My wife and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary with a wonderful dinner at the Plumed Horse. The valet out front was a great way to start, because parking at peak times in Saratoga is super challenging- but not for us the other night. Thank you, valet guy! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Once seated, we marveled at the beautiful setting and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a nice table against the window and our expert server, Eli, was warm, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. Actually everyone on the staff was kind and attentive, and they all seemed to enjoy their jobs which you don't see too often these days. From start to finish the food was exceptional. The canapés in the 1st course were amazing and my favorite bite of the night was the tiny delicate pillow canapé with goat cheese and agave. Then for course #2 my wife had oysters and I went with a porcini mushroom orecchiette. we loved the pastas we used to get when the less formal sister restaurant Pasta Armelino used to be across the street, and this pasta would have been perfect for that menu. I had the Ling Cod entree and my wife had the duck. If we had to name 1 critical note about our experience at the Plumed Horse it would be that both of our main courses seemed a little bland. My wife would have wanted some acidity in her duck dish like from a fruit like cherry or plum, which are often paired with duck. Similarly my Ling Cod wanted something more too, whether spice or sweetness or something. But both dishes were cooked perfectly- we were just left wanting a little bit more. A highlight of the meal was our Pommes Paillasson side, which is like extra crispy French fries but with rich mashed potatoes in the middle. Heavenly. We finished with amazing desserts - my wife had an apple soufflé and I had a deconstructed s'mores - both were amazing. We had champagne toasts (my wife had a traditional champagne and mine was without alcohol), a glass of wine (wife), a spirit-free cocktail (me again), amazing food and an excellent experience. Lurvely meal. read more

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Came for a birthday celebration and got the 4 course tasting menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is classic and dated in a refined way[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and staff was very attentive. The 4 course tasting menu was nice in the sense that you can choose for each course (except the first starter bite course), and we chose different items to try more dishes/share. We opted for the uni/crab souffle (each), duck and coulotte for entrees, and black sesame passion and caramel apple souffle for dessert. Also got the crispy eggplant as an additional side. Honestly, everything was pretty underwhelming/on the saltier end. The uni/crab souffle was pretty cloying and hard to really taste the uni/crab amidst the fondue. Entrees were ok, but not impressive. Dessert wise, the black sesame passion pastries were a bit dense, and the souffle was too cloyingly sweet. The crispy eggplant may have been our favorite out of all the dishes. Our cocktail drinks were really solid (pink is the new black + allegory) and a highlight of the meal. We were also pleasantly surprised to receive complimentary champagne for the birthday celebration, though it would have been nice to receive this at the start of the meal rather than the very end. Note: we were unpleasantly surprised that the water was extra $9 in the final tab (we were not given any other options/heads up beforehand) read more

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After a tough anniversary dinner in September, Jeffrey was kind enough to reach out and ask us for more details about our experience to better understand the lapses in service. My partner and I really valued his genuine intent to close that gap and improve the experience for future diners. We returned to try the Spring menu, and it was a delight. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant's ambience felt polished, warm, and extremely professional.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The canapés were delicious, and the beef tartare with green goddess dressing was easily the best bite of the night. The brioche-crusted lingcod had a lovely texture, beautifully paired with the delicate vegetables and sauce. The coulotte was my personal favorite, especially with the arrowhead cabbage and fermented green garlic accompaniment. I removed one star from the rating because the sauces for both the lingcod and coulotte were not my favorite. The charred scallion sauce was certainly smoky, but it carried an acrid taste. I love charred meat and grilled flavors, but the degree of concentration of that charred flavor bordered on carcinogenic. I understand that may have been the intention, though my partner did not enjoy that aspect and let me take his course home. The sauce for the lingcod lacked flavor, as it wasn't outwardly lemony or fragrant enough to complement the fish and courgette. I appreciate that the PH is always creating new sauces to keep their menu interesting. During my visit, these particular sauces fell a little flat for me. PH seemed to read our minds and kindly brought out the desserts we were most excited to try. The lemon tart was classically made and wonderfully tart. The black sesame passion dessert was delicious on its own, but paired perfectly with the S'mores dessert. I love chocolate and passionfruit together and took every opportunity to combine the two. I thoroughly enjoyed my second experience at PH, and would like to thank Jeffrey and the PH team for taking my previous review into consideration and really improving the flow of service. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The Plumed Horse fully earns its Michelin star -- refined, elegant, and genuinely memorable without ever feeling stuffy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We chose the four‑course tasting menu, which was more than enough food and beautifully paced. Every dish was immaculate in flavor and presentation, but still warm and inviting rather than overly formal. The meal began with an assortment of canapés: a smoked trout chouquette, ahi tuna cigar, beef tartare and green goddess tartlet, and a goat cheese pastelito. Each one was precise and flavorful -- a perfect little preview of what the kitchen can do. For our second course, we ordered the kanpachi with rhubarb and their renowned black pepper and Parmesan soufflé with uni and Dungeness crab fondue. The soufflé is famous for a reason -- rich, airy, deeply savory -- and the fondue takes it over the top. The kanpachi was bright and balanced, a great contrast to the decadence of the soufflé. Our third course was the duck and the coulotte, both cooked beautifully. The duck was tender with a crisp skin, and the coulotte steak was deeply flavorful and perfectly cooked to medium rare. Again, the kitchen hits that sweet spot of luxury without pretension. Dessert was just as strong. We ended with the lemon tart and the deconstructed s'mores -- one bright and zesty, the other playful and indulgent. A perfect finish. Service was exceptional: attentive, knowledgeable, and present without ever feeling pushy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is cleverly divided into a formal dining room, a chef's table inside the kitchen, and a more relaxed bar and lounge area, giving diners a range of experiences under one roof.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their wine list is extensive and impressive, and the social wine program -- where you can open a unique bottle if other guests are also interested -- is such a fun, communal touch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's also a fantastic spot for celebrations; nearly every table around us seemed to be marking something special.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And despite the fine‑dining polish, they don't take themselves too seriously. The money‑printed toilet paper and the staff dropping fake bills on the floor were hilarious, unexpected details that kept the night lighthearted. A standout experience from start to finish -- luxurious, playful, and absolutely worth the visit. read more

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Romanian Valentine's Day dinner celebrations at Plumed Horse. Enjoyed the 4 course prize-fixe menu. The guava and goat cheese in the assortment of canapés was the best! The yellowfin tuna tartar I got as my second course was good and recommended by the server, but I enjoyed my partners mushroom campanelle more. For the 3rd I had the steak and my partner the chicken Milanese, both delicious. Service was very attentive. read more

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I had dinner here recently on a weeknight with a small group of colleagues. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior space is beautifully done. The main dining room is classy and elegant. The private dining rooms are nicely done and allow for good conversation[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Every single food item we were served was top notch in taste and presentation. I've included photos for reference. They have an extensive selection of wines to choose from and the service throughout the meal was impeccable. This restaurant has a stellar reputation and they certainly lived up to it at this dinner. Outstanding! read more

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Plumed Horse is a Michelin starred French inspired restaurant in Saratoga. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is really nice and features a three story wine cellar with glass floors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is excellent. The staff is very attentive without being overbearing. The food is a bit slow to arrive so budget a couple hours to dine here. The food is great as you would expect. The canapés were all delicious but I really liked the beef tartare and the lox "bagel". The Uni and crab soufflé was really nicely prepared and was probably the best "second course" option. The beef raghu was good but the pasta was slightly undercooked. For the third course, both the beef tenderloin and pork were perfectly cooked and seasoned. They basically melt in your mouth and they both have either clams or vegetables to balance them out. I really liked the lemon tart (even though I was really looking forward to the apple dish that vanished from the menu). I'll definitely go back next time I celebrate something special. read more

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Fabulous service- definitely deserving of the Michelin star. Had an amazing dinner here with a group of friends. The cocktails were a highlight for us, especially the Per My Last Email. It was so beautiful I didn't want to drink it! But you definitely need to drink it, it's an amazing milk punch. The food was also great. The highlights for the group were the black pepper & Parmesan soufflé and the flannery farms rib-eye. I would definitely come here again as a splurge celebration! read more

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Exceptional service and experience unfortunately food didn't live up to expectations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wide wine collection and a beautiful wine cellar for pictures.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One Michelin star restaurant with unique prefixed 4 course menu. The sommelier is quite a character and has a sense of humor. Started off with the canapés and each bite was flavorful and had an interesting texture. The Fiscalini tart was my favorite of the 4 due to the pistachios. The 2nd course we selected the beef cheek ragu and black pepper and Parmesan soufflé. The beef cheek ragu was on the saltier side. Small chunks of meat and the pasta was al dente. Stracciatella was smooth and dense. The soufflé was creamy and full of crab and uni flavor. Soufflé was fluffy and hot which pairs perfectly with the fondue. The 3rd we got black cod and the beef tenderloin. Black cod was cooked perfectly with a decent sauce but also on the saltier side. The beef tenderloin was soft and cooked medium rare. The kabocha was the best part of the dish. Sweet and had a light caramelization. The sides were standard. The creamed spinach and leeks tasted how it sounded. The tempura maitake mushrooms had a hard crunchy batter. A bit too hard and was expecting a traditional light and crispy. They had a special white truffle risotto which was amazing. It was rich and creamy with fresh truffle flavors. The server comes and grinds the white truffle to your liking and comes at $90 a dish. The desserts looked amazing. Carrot cake and Bjorn's apple looked like real carrots and apple. Cracked the shells to enjoy the sweetness! The course started off fantastic but leading to the main entree was a let down for a 1 Michelin star restaurant. Flavors of the main course didn't have much depth and leaned on the saltier side. Desserts were superb. They also have a mocktail menu. Valet parking for $15 or you can find street parking. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Immaculate experience. Heck, they even have a bidet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They are far better than most other restaurants that attempt these price points. I guess that's why they got the Michelin star. This place has all of the service you would expect of a restaurant of this quality. All of our dishes came on time. Our water glasses were kept full and correctly filled with sparkling/filtered for most of the whole night. The staff was attentive. We all ended our meal service full. We came here to celebrate my proposal to my fiance. Since we were a large party considering the prie-fixe menu, they offered us a five-course meal instead to lighten the burden on their kitchen and our decision making. In turn, we got an extra main course for the price of the four-course. The only thing I wished was that we were offered the opportunity to pick the 5 courses as some in my party had dietary preferences to not include seafood. Of the dishes, the favorite among the meat eaters was the rib-eye. Incredibly tender, cooked to perfection, and with complementary flavors from the squash. Of those who are bread eaters, they absolutely loved the muffin-shaped bread and it's accompanied butter. Both were incredibly light, fluffy, and yet substantial. Of the canapes, the table ranked either the Fiscalini Tart or the Ahi Tartare & Cucumber as their number 1 & 2 favorite. The Smoked Salmon éclair and Beef Tartare "briquette" were both forgettable though we didn't have a bunch of people who were seafood enjoyers at the table. For the Black Pepper & Parmesan Souffle, we all enjoyed our servers telling us never to touch the teacup as it would burn our fingers. This was the majority of the tables third favorite dish. The Black Cod was forgettable. The favorites and seasoning were fairly one-note. Worst dish. For the desserts, they ranged from Asian low sweet to medium-high sweet, with nothing blatantly sweet to the point of decadence. The dark chocolate souffle was the favorite, though, do note, it is the least sweet. The carrot cake is the least favorite. Bjorn's apple is good but not as caramel-like as I had expected the Crème Caramel was forgettable. When we asked for our check, the staff brought along final treats for us to partake. Both were enjoyable. But this segways into my next point. They were really slow on getting us our check. To the point that I had believed they just forgot about us. And picking it up doubly so. This would not be an issue but my party was still conversing and drinking water this whole time and we needed refills. During the whole dining experience, until just before the very end, we had constantly had our waters monitored and our glasses filled. But we had to go out of our way to ask to pay our bill because at some people they started really slowing down on providing water and attending our table. read more

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Okay, reviewing a fine dining restaurant like Plumed Horse always needs to be separated by the food and the service. In this case, there were strengths and areas of improvement in both sides of the restaurant. I've ate here at least 5 times in the last 10 years. My experience tonight was probably my least favorite of the lot...but it was still very good and enjoyable. Let me break down the highs and lows. Service: First, the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Emilio lead the food service team and Eli assisted with our wine bottles that we brought in. Eli expertly chilled (champagne), decanted (16 year old Cabernet), and served. Both Emilio and Eli were incredibly skilled and fun. They both had a great sense of humor, which can be lacking in a fine dining environment. Food Runners/Presenters: We had a 7 course meal, but was really closer to 10 courses when you add in all the extra bites that the chef prepares for your table. An area that needs some attention is the food runners/presenters. With each course, the food runners present the course and describes the ingredients...and sometimes tells the diners how it should be eaten. A few of the female presenters were too soft spoken for us(the diners) to hear. Because the restaurant has energy and can get loud, the presenters must speak loudly so us diners can hear. It was very frustrating on many courses where I could not hear what was being said. These presenters need to slow down, get eye contact, and speak confidently to the diners...and sometimes loudly. This could improve with more awareness and better training. Food: The creativity and flavors of our meal tonight were very good. But as I said earlier, this experience tonight was my least memorable. The black pepper and Parmesan soufflé was (as usual) the star of the meal. Deep rich creamy flavors, while being light at the same time...pure magic. The grilled antelope served with two thick sauces (I couldn't hear what they were) was very tasty. The antelope was not gamey and was served rare. It was very tender and tasty. The other top dish for me was the abalone served with an exotic rice. The dish had a smoky flavor which totally changed the dish in a great way. It had some unique textures and savory charred flavors. It was super surprising. Although there were a few disappointments this evening, the plumed horse is still one of my top fine dining restaurants in the South Bay. Let's get the food presenters more training and more confidence, and this restaurant will have stronger service...and most important, happier customers. read more

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Highly disappointing experience. We came in expecting a world-class meal, but the food was completely underwhelming and didn't justify the exorbitant cost. To make matters worse, the attitude of the staff and management was dismissive and pretentious. You expect a certain level of grace, warmth, and professionalism at this price point, but that was entirely missing from our evening. I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Came here for my birthday and had a fantastic meal! We each chose different items from the prix fixe 4-course menu to share. We were offered bubbles/champagne at the start but I don't really care to drink so we were given the French bloom "champagne" instead. Our server made it sound verrrry fancy but it pretty much just tasted like any sparkling apple cider from the grocery store. It was complimentary but if you wanted to order more, the menu shows it's a steep $17 per glass. Complimentary bread and cultured butter were amazing. The bread was buttery, fluffy, and divine, especially with the incredibly soft butter. The bread looked like it was baked in a muffin cup. - 1st course: assortment of canapes We were each given one piece of the same items: 1. Smoked salmon eclair - basically like a tiny piece of everything bagel with nova lox 2. Ahi tartare and cucumber - came on a piece of fried nori chip. Pretty standard taste 3. Beef tartare "briquette" - a pillow-shaped single layer of crisp shell with beef inside. I don't know what sauce was used but it was acidic and delicious 4. Fiscalini tart - flaky base layered with tomato jam and what looked to be cheese from Fiscalini. I've tried all of their cheeses available around the area but don't know what I was eating. Probably cheddar. The tart had pistachios all over it - 2nd course: also appetizer I guess? We ordered: 1. Black pepper & parmesan souffle (comes with uni and Dungeness crab fondue) Very glad I chose this. Both the taste and texture of the souffle were exceptional! 2. Beef cheek ragu It's mostly just pasta with maybe 3 grams of beef cheek pieces. This one wasn't very memorable unfortunately. I'm noticing just now that the physical menu also lists "handmade agnolotti - ricotta cheese, fava beans, pork belly" as an option for the 2nd course that's not on the online menu. Given how much better the pork in the next course was compared to the beef, we may have preferred this option. - 3rd course: main 1. Kurobuta pork So incredibly tender! Would love to eat this again. 2. Flannery farms rib-eye Unfortunately a miss - it was kind of hard to cut and didn't really taste like anything special. Came with roughly 6-7 oz of meat (two hand-sized pieces) and cooked rare. I don't think we were asked as we would have chosen medium-rare. The pieces of either onion or pineapple on the side (looked like onion, tasted like delicious pineapple with some salt) and sausage tempura were interesting though. - 4th course: dessert 1. Bjorn's apple The physical menu replaced the "tres leche" in the online menu with "Bjorn's apple - caramel cremeaux, calvados, spiced cookie crumble." Fascinating dessert - a white chocolate shell molded to look like a mini Granny smith apple, with a softened cacao nib as the stem, and apple pie filling inside with the "caramel cremeaux." I didn't taste any caramel though - it was mostly like some kind of mild-tasting cream/custard filling inside. The spiced cookie crumble around the bottom paired well too. 2. Creme caramel I'm not sure what I was expecting since I already saw pictures because I mean...it's flan. It was definitely better than normal flan and had mandarin oranges and orange peel shavings but truly not mind-blowing. Many of the tables around us were there for much longer than we were. We ate each dish fairly quickly and even then it still took an hour with some waiting in between the courses here and there. read more

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I'm kind of sheepish to say we've lived in Los Gatos for 15 years and this is only our first time here. I've candidly been a little suspect of going by the sometimes garish cars in the valet and also some of the neon lighting you can see from outside. But after reading all the reviews, I decided to give it a try for our anniversary. We really enjoyed our overall experience. They do a great service and food without having to drive up the peninsula or to SF. They did a really nice job of service throughout our dining experience including leading up to welcoming us, greeting us with a Happy Anniversary from the hostess and our waiter to a thank you email (automated, but nice nonetheless) afterwards. We had also planned for the 4 course meal, but our waiter presented us with an option to have a 5 course meal the chef wanted us to have for our anniversary for the same price of the 4 course meal, plus it had the crab and uni soufflé included which normally would be an additional $35 pp supplemental. And lastly, the sommelier brought us complimentary champagne to celebrate our anniversary too Really nice touches we appreciated. As for the food, the canapes were fantastic and we both thought the best we've likely had and would gladly popped handfuls of them if we could. Special faves were the beef tartare and ahi tartare on a rice crisp and cheese. The uni/crab souffle was incredibly rich and savory. A super fun interactive dish. The next few dishes were good, but less spectacular, which included halibut, wagyu steak (surprisingly not very flavorful and slightly chewy) and the tres leche for dessert. As for the dining room, the decor is nice, though has a slight hotel restaurant feel. There are some silly lights that change colors in the dining room, nothing offensive, but we thought it took away from the experience. And also as the room filled up it got quite warm. When we went to the front bar room, it was much cooler, maybe 10-15 degrees cooler. All in all, we loved our dinner and agreed it was silly we hadn't been here sooner and we were sure we'll come back to celebrate more milestones to come. read more

Plumed Horse - Crab and uni souffle - French Near Me - Saratoga, California

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Another amazing meal at Plumed Horse. This was my third visit and it did not disappoint. The service and the atmosphere remain top notch. Attentive but not intrusive server and modern, updated decor. I love this place. We started out with drinks. My husband went with a glass of champagne, and I had my favorite, a Kir Royale. Both were great. The canapés to start were mostly the same as my last visit. The beef tartare bite was my favorite, as it was packed with flavor in just one bite. The cheese cracker has jam on the bottom that cut through the fattiness of the cheese. It came in a close second. I could not visit Plumed Horse without the crab and uni soufflé. It was as mind blowing as I remembered. This time I got it with the caviar add on, and they packed it full with caviar. The caviar took the dish to the next level -absolutely worth the $35 upcharge. If you are on the fence, just do it. My husband, who has a seafood allergy, opted for the beef cheek ragu for the second course, which he reports was very good, but a little too salty for his liking. For the third course, we both chose the Akushi ribeye with a bordelaise sauce and a zucchini cream and zingy summer squash relish and pork stuffed squash blossom. We accompanied this dish with the crispy pommes paillsson. The beef was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. The pork stuffed squash blossom was so packed with flavor, I could have had that as a dish on its own. It was all excellent and an amazing blend of flavors. For our last course, they gifted us two complementary glasses of champagne for our anniversary, which were perfect. For desert, I opted for the chocolate tart with black walnut ice cream and my husband selected the tres leches cake with strawberry. The black walnut ice cream was incredible. It had a pronounced walnut flavor, but I also detected notes of caramel/toffee. I had to tread carefully with the dairy because I don't tolerate it well, but it was so good, if I could have, I would have finished it all. Naturally, it paired perfectly with the rich chocolate tart. My husband reported that the tres leches cake was light and the freshness of the strawberry was great. And as always, we finished off our meal with some mignardises. At the end of our meal, our server reminded us that we can always eat at the bar without a reservation and order a la carte off the menu. The food, service, and atmosphere at Plumed Horse are stellar. We will definitely be back. read more

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Saratogas best fine dining restaurant is always good - just not great on this occasion. The front of the house welcomed us by name and we were promptly seated. On this particular visit we had some issues with the wait staff. No one came to take our order, very little follow up, and our sommelier was clearly sampling the goods. Maybe 1 or 4 too many dirty jokes and references throughout the night. Definitely took away from our special occasion dinner. Food was fantastic tho - we will be back for sure. Come for the caviar - also great. read more

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Had a great time here for dinner on my birthday! The extra dessert & free champagne were lovely. The cheese soufflé seem to be the best thing on the menu. I also enjoyed the starting platter of little appetizers because I enjoy smoked salmon. The steak in wine sauce entree was delicious. The chocolate soufflé came with pistachio ice cream that was delicious. There was extra bread with butter that I didn't really eat since my soufflé came with bread. It was a lot of food even for the 4 courses for $128 so I'm glad we went with that option over the $230 tasting menu. I was very full by the end! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The middle of the restaurant has a wine section that has a glass floor that's fun to take pictures on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would come here again. read more

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EAT AT THE BAR ITS AMAZING! You can order a la carte and you don't have to commit to the full pre fixe menu! SERVICE// Geoff the sommelier and Christopher the bartender were amazing! Christopher was super knowledgeable and Geoff was incredibly attentive! We called ahead same day to tell the staff we wanted a seat at the bar and to confirm it was not busy and did ala carte! We mentioned it was last minute because some friends came over and offered to babysit for us! Geoff was the one was answered the phone and gave us treats to give to our babysitters to bribe them to babysit again hahahaha. What a sweet heart! Also don't forget my truffle man BONG! This is THE BEST SERVER, when you get anything with truffle this guy is the one who shaves it on top and he is generous! I was impressed with the service! I will definitely be dining here again! AMBIANCE// [[HIGHLIGHT]]At the bar of course there was the bar counter which was gorgeous. Some high tops, some lounge chairs with low tables, and 2-3 normal tables![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My husband and I came here for our birthdays. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, a nice experience, tasty food, beautiful atmosphere, and good service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, a few things stuck out for us - - When we first sat, we were offered a glass of champagne. We assumed it was complementary since it was a birthday celebration. We chuckled in a bit of disbelief when later we received the line item for the two glasses - $64. I think they knew most people would be too polite or didn't want to seem frugal to confirm whether it was complementary or not. - They asked about dietary restrictions and I mentioned I had an aversion to cheese, but nothing on the menu was substituted for me so a few of the courses / bites were not enjoyable for me. - They charge for still water, which made for another uncomfortable chuckle between us when we got the bill. This felt pretty nickel and diming us for such a nice place. - It took a long time for us to get the bill, it seemed like they forgot about us once our desserts were placed in front of us. Overall a beautiful restaurant but I don't think we'd return again. read more

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Long due review, so I forgot the exact descritions of the dishes. Many many years ago I went to Plumed Horse and was not impressed at all with the service, quality, and price point. Noticed the one Michelin star and decided to give it another try. Ambiance **** Tables are nicely arranged, plenty of space in between. Tall ceiling added to the spacious feel of the place. Not too bright, not too dim. My kids thought the decor was kind of old school with the flower arrangement, petal-like glass lighting hanging from the ceiling, the curtains, and I agreed. Some may like it, some may not, but we didn't go there for the decor. Service ***** No hiccup at all with the service quality this time. Starting from the arrival, straight to the table without wait. Courteous throughout, polite, attentive. Kept the table clean with every transition from amuse-bouche, appetizer, main course, and dessert. Recommendation for wine didn't match my preference at first try but offered a second option that was much better. To go box request for leftover was taken care of smoothly. Request for family photo led to the offer to take the photos inside the cellar. Food Quality ***** Forgot what we had for amuse-bouche and forgot to take photos but I remembered there were several small bite-sized stuff and was half decent and half were good. For appetizer we had the Kampachi Crudo, Black Pepper Parmesan Souffle with and without the extra caviar topping, and Beef Check Ragu. All of them were excellent. The pasta in the ragu was perfectly cooked al dente, the meat was quite tender, and the sauce had slight sweet tang. The souffle, good enough without the caviar, I don't think it was worth the extra cost unless you really like caviar. The main course we had the pork chop, chicken, and rib-eye. Was offered a different cut and we chose one each. The rib-eye cut were excellent, cooked perfectly to med rare. The pork chop was also tender. But the chicken was the highlight ... the cut looked like chicken breast, but as we all took a bite, we all stared at each other in silence and had the same though, "What the hell is this? How is this possible?" It was THE softest chicken breast that we have ever had, bar none. Amahzhing! We couldn't belief it was chicken breast. Side dishes of hash brown, first time I saw rectangular shaped ones but still just hash brown. Good but nothing special. Could do without. For dessert we had the granny apple thingy that was actually mousse inside, a fruity ice cream with meringue top, and flan. The complimentary small pieces of cookies to finish things off were good but was not our thing. Requested to pretty much have the whole plate boxed for to go. Probably the only downer in the whole experience but didn't impact our opinion of the place at all as we were happy with everything else. Cost ***** For the food quality and service, it was the right price point. Tipping Practice ***** Service charge included in lieu of tips, and it was clearly spelled out when making reservations. No funny biz with surprise fees. read more

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The food was both tasty and novel, the staff and service were great, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was mostly good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was a nice experience. We had the Valentines prix fixe set so it was pricier than usual which was not so great but understandable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super minor gripe but my wife noticed that the music selection was strange. It was classic RnB from the 90s which gave me a laugh, but apparently killed her vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Honestly, you're not going to notice it unless you're the only people in the room. Otherwise, it gets drowned out. read more

This year Mother's Day, we visited our local favorite in Saratoga. We had the pleasure of experiencing wonder course including reserved cavier with this wonderful champagne from the Chouilly region from Inflorescence. It paired wonderfully with the brioche, the crispy fritter, and the country ham (prosciutto). What's magical is as the meal continued, the champagne continued to evolve with our food. I can guess perhaps it's the Pinot Noir in there that's pairing well with the peas and cappelletti. Amazing!! Most important, the service and staff's attention to details is reflected in every introduction and conversation we had! How fun!! read more

Plumed Horse - Menu for 2026-05-10 Mother's Day brunch - French Near Me - Saratoga, California

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Came here for dinner and was not impressed with the service. For reference, we came here for their Valentine's Day pre fixe menu where a dinner for two was 4 figures. The food was delicious (the scallops were AMAZING), but considering the cost, the service fell below my expectations. Mostly, my issue was with the timing of all the dishes. Multiple times, our dishes came out while we were still eating the last dish and sometimes 2 dishes came out at the same time. Meanwhile, other dishes took a very long time to come out. It came to the point where 2 tables who came after us finished and left before us. I didn't see this issue with any of the tables around us and was disappointed the staff did not say anything about this. I'd say one of the main reasons people go to fine dining restaurants is for the service and this restaurant fell short of that for me. Though the food is pretty good, I would not come again. read more

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Listen. LISTEN. This is a treat and it's expensive but it is quite literally the best dining experience you can have. My wife and I have been here 3 times over the last year and they continue to surprise us. Invest in yourself and make a reservation here. You will not be disappointed. You may, however, not want to eat anything anywhere else ever again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's such a romantic place, the food is exquisite and so unique, and the service is incredible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You seem to interact with every member of the staff at some point, from check in to the bar to your table. And everyone is simply the best. The only small piece of feedback I would have for the chef is to not serve asparagus on Valentine's Day. Come on, my guy!! Otherwise, PERFECTION! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I enjoyed this spot with my mom for their seven course Christmas dinner and one of the owners in a Santa fit![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But two drinks each, two free champagne drinks, and one seven course meal each doesn't feel like it should be $400 a person unless it's extraordinarily amazing food. It was good tho. They forgot to ask about my dietary restrictions because I'm Pesceterian, which isn't a big deal but would have been nice to try the tuna appetizer instead of being served the steak one... I gave it to my mom tho! I think this definitely is a better spot for carnivores because her food looked better than mine. I really enjoyed the cocktails, hamachi, scallop, and desert. I would be interested in going back for a night that wasn't a set menu or even just getting drinks here before going elsewhere. read more

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The manager at the plumed horse bar was SO unprofessional on New Year's Eve 2025. After spending $1,700 for NYE it really was disappointing to be treated this way. Typically we would come about once per month. I will NOT be returning due to this unprofessional behavior. read more

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Note: when you charge 2.5x and have a Michelin star, I will rate accordingly. The service was outstanding until a stumble at the end. We also ate at 5:30 and were one of only two parties. Canapés were hit and miss. Soufflé was fine, but just heavy. I won't hold it against the dish. Steak was great. Perfectly cooked. The dessert was not good at all. I was asked at the end. The table clearer said they would tell my server as my feedback was not acceptable to them and they wanted to make it right. No one followed up with me though, so I paid and left. If someone would have noticed in the half hour we were eating dessert it would have been nice. I didn't see my server around and didn't feel like flagging him down. I didn't want anything instead at the point I was asked, though. I would probably go 3.5 but the ambiance was good. So folks know, a four course tasting menu without alcohol will be $400 as they charge a $62 automatic service fee. read more

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Very disappointing experience!!!! I was charged three times ($1,023.12 each) for a single meal. When I contacted the restaurant, they claimed they only saw one transaction and asked me to provide proof instead of resolving the issue. This level of financial mismanagement and lack of accountability is unacceptable--especially at this price point. Double-check your credit card statement if you dine here. read more

Nice Michelin star restaurant. Nice ambiance, nice food. Lovely inside. Unique dishes. read more

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It was disappointing. We ignored it while we were there because we enjoyed the food, but it was overall an odd experience that I wouldn't recommend. I tried to only include things I think relate to standards one would expect at a similar type of restaurant. 1. We arrived for our 8:30 reservation and the lobby was full of probably around 8 other couples. We waited for over half an hour to get seated. Around 8:45 they poured a blanc de blanc for those waiting. 2. When we were seated, the table was already set with wine and water glasses. My partner and I sat down and I placed my glass from the lobby on the table. I didn't move the pre-set glasses. Our server came to the table and began pouring a different wine into my glass from the lobby that still had a half inch of blanc de blanc in it. 3. All of the courses had wine pairings. For our second course, the man who poured everyone blanc de blanc in the lobby offered us more of it. We accepted even though it wasn't the planned wine. 4. For third course we didn't get the wine pairing, so for the fourth course I asked if we were going to be served the wine on the menu. I was then brought a single glass of the wine and my partner didn't get any. 4. Then for the fifth course my partner asked for us to both get the planned wine. 5. We gave up on asking for the wine and didn't receive any more. 6. Only the first wine was poured before receiving the first course. 7. The food runner tried to deliver the same course to us twice. They made the same error with two other tables around us. 8. I didn't care for the dessert and decided I was done after two bites. I was simply asked if I was finished and the plate removed. read more

Do NOT count on this restaurant for truly special occasions. They are unreliable and you might get canceled at the last minute. Two weeks prior to the date, they canceled our dinner reservation for my mother's birthday. We had purchased flights specifically to come and take her there for dinner. Their excuse - a problem with Open Table. Open Table has been around for years. If it regularly had this type of issue it wouldn't be so widely used. Highly disappointing. Hoping to save others from the same. read more

Exceeded expectations! Good value for a Michelin star establishment. We brought kids which they were able to accommodate with some lovely pasta. Service was top notch and very friendly. Only thing that could be better would be slighter faster coursing. Also staff could have anticipated that the kids would want some of the dessert and brought utensils for them. That said they were really nice about a birthday we were celebrating and made it extra special. The soufflé appetizer and pasta course were perfectly executed. Would get again. The entrees were perfectly sized -- not tiny but not large either. Duck was okay and didn't at all have a connection to Peking duck. The pork chop and beef entreees were the best. Fish may have been a tad salty. Outdoor dining was nice. Few gnats but otherwise great set up. The inside was very stylish and upscale. Would come back for another meal. The food itself was tasty, not just pretty, and service made it very special. read more

Plumed Horse - Pasta 2nd course - French Near Me - Saratoga, California

My husband and I have been trying to check off Michelin Star restaurants in the Bay Area and Plumed Horse was on our list.... A couple things to note: 1. Service was 10/10, they were great!! 2, Grilled Monterey Abalone dish was SUPER salty, had two bites and couldn't finish it... absolutely toooo salty. Def not a fan of this dish 3. They charged us for stilled water when we got the bill... huhhh?? I don't mind paying but to be charged for stilled water is wildddd. Check out San Ho Wan, Lazy Bear, or State Bird Provision instead!! read more

Excellent service, starting with the host Christian who gave us a tour of that stellar cellar. Staff friendly courteous and attentive. Food so delicious except for the chicken which was a huge serving of like orange chicken. But overall - experience and food - worthy of its Michelin star. Can't wait to come back [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was elegant, simple but classy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Where do I begin?! My friend and I had a fantastic experience at Plumed Horse thanks to the wonderful staff, amazing food, and overall excellent service. I've been wanting to try Plumed Horse for quite some time. I honestly would've eaten there by myself, but they require a 2-person minimum to reserve a table. I made a reservation for 5pm on a Saturday. My friend, who was coming all the way from Walnut Creek, was going to be 25 minutes late. I was concerned that we'd have to relinquish our table, but the hostess assured me that we would not lose our table (FYI you have a 3-hour limit on tables). I decided to hang out at the bar/lounge area until she arrived. When my friend arrived we were escorted to our table in the main dining area, which was stunning. Loved the wine tunnel with the glass floor that we got to tour after dinner. The bartenders were so fun and personable. Waiting for my friend went by really fast because of their company. What's cool is that the specialty cocktails on their menu were "home-grown" and crafted by their very own. It was a treat getting to know the inspirations behind the cocktails. I enjoyed all the cocktails I tried. Speaking of fun, our sommeliers, Antonio and Manny, really made the atmosphere jovial during our dinner. I had initially signed us up for the 4-star course, but we decided to go for the tasting menu. Everything on the menu was divine, but there were certainly a few dishes that stood out to me: 2nd course (Plumed Horse Reserve Caviar), 4th course (Black Pepper and Parmesan Souffle), 5th course (Alaskan Halibut) and 6th course (Liberty Farms Duck). read more

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Came to celebrate a big birthday for a family member. Late reservation at 8:30pm but we got seated early around 8:10pm. We waited for a while for anyone to come and offer water or go over the menu. I figured it was because we were early than our reservation. There was some confusion with who was going to take our order and who would go over the process for the 4 course prix fix. It was fine but a little awkward. Once Alex got involved, everything in terms of service got much better! The ambiance is lovely and we liked the music in the background which wasn't silence or too quiet. It made it feel very relaxed than other equally michelin'd places. Relaxed yet quiet lux. The food was amazingly good. Creative, delicious, perfectly prepared and gorgeously plated. The pork chop stood out as the sauce served with it was savory, comforting and memorable. The parmesan and black pepper souffle was everything I had hoped it was. I will definitely go back again for the beautifully prepared canapes (beef carpaccio puff was crave-worthy,) the side dishes and the breads and butters, which were absolutely dreamy, the souffle, and the outstanding Paris Brest dessert. The creme caramel was just ok. Would also want to see how the menu will change each season to time our return. 100% worth the splurge on expensive wines and port (4-figure price tag for 3.) Oh and I loved that they had awesome NA options for our birthday guy- a NOgroni (NA Negroni) was excellent and a witty surprise! read more

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Phenomenal experience at a Michelin starred restaurant - service is superb and exactly what you would expect at a restaurant of this caliber. We opted for the chef's tasting menu, and it certainly did not disappoint! The caviar was fantastic, and the soufflé was one of my favorite courses, pairing wonderfully with the Dungeness crab and uni fondue. There is an upgrade option for the A5 Miyazaki, which we opted for, and our medium rare cuts of meat just melted in our mouth. Cheeky and tasty desserts as well. We celebrated our anniversary here, and received a complimentary glass of champagne to close out our meal. Definitely worth the splurge if you are celebrating something special. read more

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Solid service, food and wine selection. Canapés were good, smoked salmon and tuna were okay but the steak tartare briquettes and cheddar cup thingy were the amazing. Bread and butter in between courses made in house, fluffy and flavorful. Venison tartare was the best tartare I've ever had. Tender, meaty, and the spices and beets enhanced it's flavor. Uni crab fondue was good not too salty. Duck breast perfect temp but crispiness on the skin was inconsistent. I don't generally like quinoa but it was creamy and complimented the duck well. Pork chop katsu was BIG and very filling. Crispy, great sauce and the bitterness from the cabbage paired well. Desserts were good, strawberry shortcake not too sweet. The Paris brest was good but I thought the dark chocolate would be more bitter. It's a giant cream sandwich so unless you're not full by the end of the entree, I'd highly recommend splitting this with someone. read more

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