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Bay Area | ❤️ Anniversary 🎂 Birthday ✨ Date Night Restaurant Guide 🎉
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Bay Area Michelin Star Meals Under $100 🌟
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Second Visit: South Bay's Only Two Michelin-Starred Restaurants 🌟 Treating My Daughter to a Tasting Menu
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Plumed Horse happened to be the choice for celebrating our anniversary and it was a decision that turned out to be a good one in general. We got ourselves a reservation in there that was slotted for a bit later in the evening and parked a bit away form the restaurant though there were ample spots around on the street to grab hold of. They do have valet parking available as well. Having sorted the parking out we got in there and checked in.We were greeted with a warm, cheerful smile and were taken to our table for the evening. Their ambiance is nothing short of breathtaking. The restaurant's historic building, with its elegant interior, combines modern aesthetics with a touch of old-world charm. The warm lighting, luxurious furnishings, and tasteful artwork create an inviting and upscale atmosphere. The service at Plumed Horse is exceptional. The staff is not only attentive but also exquisitely knowledgeable about the menu. Their professionalism and genuine hospitality make every guest feel like royalty. We had multiple examples of great hosts through and through. Manuel was our host for the evening and kept us smiling and laughing with this words and short stories :). Ericka was a great server and made sure that we had our food come out and served as appropriate. Towards the end (before we exited) we started taking a few pictures inside and around the dining area and Daniel definitely showed us the spots and helped us click a few good ones in there as well. Plumed Horse's menu is a culinary journey that celebrates the finest ingredients and innovative techniques. Each dish is an absolute work of art that tantalizes the senses.The attention to detail in every aspect of the meal, from presentation to flavor, showcases the chef's dedication to excellence. The only gripe that we have and it would remain is that I had specifically informed them about my dietary needs about eating Halal meat as a result of which they made the substitutions (no complaints about that). However the subs that were made did not seem to comply for a place like Plumed Horse. They were pretty ordinary and given that the information was provided way ahead of time , the alternates that was provided could have been much better. From all that came to the table we definitely enjoyed the Porcini Tart, the initial platter that came in with options along with the dark chocolate cake that came towards the end. While Plumed Horse offers an exceptional dining experience, it falls on the higher end of the price spectrum. However, it's a place where you're paying for the quality, creativity, and elegance of the meal and ambiance, making it well worth the occasional splurge for a special occasion. Though if like us, you would need to make a request due to your dietary needs, the end result may not be as impressive. Cheers!!!
Salim Ali KhanSalim Ali Khan
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Seriously disappointed! Went here on a Saturday night to celebrate a special occasion. 1. Ambiance was off. Tables were large & close together, so much so that I was closer to the person at the table next to me than I was to my date. This made conversation difficult, and got in the way of service – they often had to dance around each other to refill glasses or bring dishes, which was rather distracting. The background music was techno-lite, which was an appropriate soundtrack for the sometimes frenetic pace of the service. I was left with the feeling that they were trying to churn as many of us as they could out of there as quickly as possible, which doesn’t mesh well with the overall vibe of enjoying a chef’s tasting menu. 2. Food was very expensive, but most of it was not very good. The tasting menu skewed heavily towards excessively rare meat – the opening course was mostly tartare, there was a mushroom tart that consisted of barely-cooked mushrooms in a pastry shell, and there were two courses of raw meat with sad vegetables (gristly raw duck that I couldn’t cut with the knife, accompanied by a piece of overcooked bitter endive, and super-rare beef with mushroom tempura that was so hard I couldn’t get it on a fork). The best savory course was the caviar dish, but it was served in a high-sided dish that made it challenging to access. The black pepper & parmesan souffle was ok, a little bland, and once again, served in a way that made it difficult to eat (blisteringly hot with tiniest spoon ever made). 3. The bread was fantastic – fresh hot dinner roll, and pretzel roll. But they each came out mid-course, and it wasn’t clear if they were supposed to accompany the current course or the next one. 4. Dessert courses were generally good – the pomegranate sorbet was the palate cleanser I needed after the less-than-edible savory dishes, and the granny smith apple-shaped dessert was fantastic. There was also a dish of small pastry bites, most were dry/flavorless. 5. So much awkward! We were celebrating a significant anniversary, and we were asked if we would like to start with some champagne. We assumed (correctly) that we would be paying for it, which was fine – until the end of the meal halfway through the dessert course someone came by offering us “complementary champagne for our anniversary”. We declined, because we didn’t want a drink right before leaving, but that left us wondering why wasn’t that offered at the start? Awkward. That beef dish was so unappetizing I couldn’t eat it, and I was asked if I wanted it boxed up to-go. Sure, I guess. So it was taken away, and I saw the box being carried up front. THEN someone came by to ask if anything was wrong with it, and when I said it was too rare for my taste they offered to “throw it back on the grill”. After it was boxed up? Awkward. So, yeah. $700 for two, at an eight course chef’s tasting menu special occasion dinner, and the nicest thing I can say is “the bread was really good”. I see so many good reviews, was it an off night? It was Saturday, should have been their A game, but at that price point I won’t be giving them another chance.
Sandra GSandra G
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What a fantastic evening! As the automated doors welcomes you into the restaurant, you are greeted with a stunning wall of beautiful floral arrangement. The wonderful ambiance continues with the changing modern ethereal lights in the dining room. You cannot miss the alluring bar area and stop to think, I have to return for a drink or a more casual meal another time. We are immediately greeted by one of their experience team members, Manny. He gives us a brief history of Plumed Horse, explains the tasting menu and welcomes us with a glass of champagne. He also allows us to take photos in their famous wine room which is simply delightful for first-time diners. He inquires about any allergies, and also tempts us with their white truffle and caviar specialities. We started off our dining experience with four amazing amuse-bouche: country pate, smoked salmon eclair, beef tartare "briquette" and cheese crackers. All were packed with wonderful flavors into small packages. Our favorite was the beef tartare "briquette." Our first course was the chilled Monterey abalaone with grapefruit, avocado and fennel paired with a refreshing riesling from Germany. Second course was a black pepper and parmesan souffle with an uni and local rock crab fondue paired with a subtle sancerre from France. (I have a crab allergy, so my course was prepared without crab and it was excellent as is). Third course was a wild mushroom tart with melted leeks, gruyere and leeks paired with a soft chablis from France. Fourth course was a California squab paired with a fruit forward California pinot noir.The portions seemed small, but there was plenty!! Fifth course was the prime beef striploin with parsley root, braised short rib ragout and bordelaise sauce paired with a bold Napa Valley cabernet. Dessert courses included coconut sorbet with passion fruit cure, vanilla crumble and marscapone mousse with kishu mandarin and olive oil cake paired a glass of Uroulat Jurancon and a glass of Laurent Perrier champagne. Our dining adventure exceeded our expectations. Kudos to Chef/Owner Peter Amelino and his excellent team. Manny, Alex and Antonio provided a memorable and outstanding dinner for us. Thank you! The restaurant is located in the beautiful downtown Saratoga. There is valet parking available, but also plenty of street parking.
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Nearby Attractions Of Plumed Horse
Hakone Estate and Gardens
Historic Saratoga Village
Wildwood Park
The Inn at Saratoga, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
D&H Hair Studio
Club Pilates
Book-Go-Round Used Bookstore
Friends of the Saratoga Libraries
Saratoga Historical Park
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The Inn at Saratoga, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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14555 Big Basin Wy, Saratoga, CA 95070
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4.4
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This special-occasion spot serves Californian fare in an elegant setting with various dining rooms.
attractions: Hakone Estate and Gardens, Historic Saratoga Village, Wildwood Park, The Inn at Saratoga, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, D&H Hair Studio, Club Pilates, Book-Go-Round Used Bookstore, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries, Saratoga Historical Park, restaurants: Sue's Gallery Cafe, La Fondue, Big Basin Cafe, Big Basin Burger Bar, Bella Saratoga, Pisco Bar, Bell Tower Café, The Hero Ranch Kitchen, Mandala Indian Cuisine, Mint Leaf Cuisine
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