Plumed Horse
Fine dining restaurant · Saratoga ·
Elegant Californian fine dining with a three-story wine cellar
Elegant Californian fine dining with a three-story wine cellar
"Tucked away in Saratoga, the Plumed Horse is an over-the-top fine dining destination, from the chandeliers to the chocolate cart. (1 star)" - Eater Staff
"There has been a Plumed Horse in this spot since 1952, though this decade-old iteration is by far the best. The décor exudes warmth, and the setting is elegant, yet comfortable.This inventive kitchen turns out upscale modern cooking. Duck consommé, poured tableside and enhanced with meaty mushrooms and a bright English pea flan, is as impressive to the eye as it is to the palate, while locally sourced abalone is finished with XO sauce for a pop of flavor. The decadent black pepper- and parmesan-soufflé with an uni petal is of the dive-right-in variety.Almond cake with cocoa-nib mousse and orange foam is decadent, but wait for the rows of chocolates from Chocolaterie by Angelica, wheeled over in a glass-domed cart." - Michelin Inspector
"Fine dining fans know Plumed Horse for its sleek, sophisticated approach to contemporary California cuisine, with dishes that harmoniously balance meat or fish with seasonal vegetables grown on the restaurant’s local farm. Since 2009, the Plumed Horse has received a Michelin star each year. The restaurant’s three-story wine cellar houses 1,800 selections and more than 20,000 bottles. Chef Peter Armellino created the black pepper and Parmesan souffle — with uni and Dungeness crab fondue — 15 years ago and it remains a staple on the menu today." - Octavio Peña
"The Saratoga fine dining restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor service, with tables available on three separate heated outdoor dining areas." - Luke Tsai
"At Plumed Horse in Saratoga, a $168 tasting‑menu restaurant, I saw staff clear all but 15 of 37 tables and enforce six-foot spacing as an effort to make diners feel more comfortable amid coronavirus concerns." - Eater Staff