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For four star Californian, try The Plumed Horse in Saratoga. This is a great place. This mildly expensive restaurant is one of the popular places in the area. It's been awarded the Winespectator Grand Award award. Know before you go: this place features dancing. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a quiet atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, valet parking, and fine wines.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I won't bore you with too many details since my last visit there was quite a while ago (before the major remodel). I've been reluctant to return because I'm afraid I'll miss the intimate charm of the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to The Plumed Horse for the first time this past Tuesday. YUMMY! I definitely recommend it. Absolutely beautiful restaurant - LOVED the wine cellar!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here recently for a nice dinner with my boyfriend. I didn't know what to expect since i hadn't read up much on it. And by golly, did they make our experience amazing or what.We started off with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i came here last night in a group for a casual meal, and the restaurant was completely empty. we decided to sit at the bar/lounge area rather than the dining room so we can relax. everything we had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have eaten here 3 times.The second and third times were excellent.Last night I had the heirloom tomato salad, a complete sample cheese tray, the lobster in cold soup, the parmesan fondue, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A cold marble slab with preparations of Artisan Foie Gras; Camembert cheese fondue served with duck fat fried fingerling potatoes and black truffle; Foie Gras Dumplings with Golden Chanterelles and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is where my boyfriend takes me for special occasions or when he's in the dog house. ;) I LOVE The Plumed Horse! Last time we had the Chef's tasting menu with the wine pairing and it was heavenly....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went here for our 1 year anniversary. right off the bat, the service was excellent. they even asked my fiance if she wanted a black or white napkin to match what she was wearing! food was great. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband surprised me on our 2 year wedding anniversary and brought me to Plumed Horse. I've heard of them for years, but am never the type to go to such a fancy place. This place is over the top in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We used to like this restaurant. however we just got a terrible experience at this restaurant. the food is not nearly as good as before, and then we got the worst treatment when we talked to the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for our 10th anniversay. We had the tasting menu. I don't eat fois gras so they were great about substituting. Food was terrific Shaundon was our waiter. He made great wine...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, loved their wine cellar. it was exposed glass walls from floor to ceiling. The service was good. I shared the steak with a friend (it was HUGE). Ordered a dessert called strawberry twinkies. It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I have been here twice and we'd go back again and again! We first went here for my wife's birthday. We had reservations at 5:30 right when they opened. They proceeded to give a tour of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for the tasting menu with 2 friends from Chicago a couple of Aprils ago...tonight, we went back for my birthday Manuel (matire ' d) and Jeff (sommelier) were amazing. Not only have they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Plumed Horse is THE place to go in Saratoga:Food - 4.5 starsService - 4.5 starsPerformace/Cost - 4.5 starsPlumed Horse deserved four stars because of its absolutely beautiful interior and great food....
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service was fine, albeit slow so plan to stay for a couple hours. The ambiance is elegant and relaxed. There is definitely no attitude here, and I certainly do not tolerate attitude no matter how...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With a place with such high marks, you would expect attitude! Not these guys! it never goes to there head! Great food, wines, people, service... and what an amazing bar! Beautifully done, tasteful...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I think it deserves more than 1 Michelin Star knowing that Trevese in Los Gatos has 1 too. This place is soooooo much better! My husband and I had the tasting and it was great! We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Elegant, tasteful and sophisticated is how I would describe an evening at The Plumed Horse. I would also throw in DELICIOUS and memorable in there as well. Lobster appetizer with chilled melon soup...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The French Laundry of Silicon Valley.
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this has got to be my fav french restaurant of all times. the ambience is great, and it's nestled in downtown saratoga which is a really cute area to walk around before or after dinner. the staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been spoiled. I can't do this anymore. Shell out $$$ for so-called Michelin restaurants that don't impress me. I can't pay money like this for tuna tartare, steak and potatoes. The parmesan...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very good! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who would like to enjoy a nice meal around this area. I like this restaurant way better than Trevese and Manresa (Other Michelin...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I got married and we wanted our guests to really remember the food. We asked Plumed Horse to handle the reception - the appetizers, drinks, and everything. Now most places that can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for dinner on a Monday night and was surprised to find the main dining room pretty well occupied ... surprised until we got our food. Suffice to say, any establishments that shows me a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here awhile back.Forgot to write about it, but not because I didn't like the place.That pretty much sums up my overall impression of Plumed Horse - it's like the stealth bomber of fine dining...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily the best thing in the town of Saratoga!I've gone twice to the renovated/new Plumed Horse and both times were awesome. The 1st time was with my company at the chef's table where you can see...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so delicious and I felt so high class. The customer service was just incredible. The wine connoisseur was attentive even though we brought our own wine bottles to the dinner. Even so,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow !! Went here for my graduation dinner and thought it was amazing!We had the room with a huge window right into the kitchen. 6 can i say 6!! waiters brought the 10 course meal in all timed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
PH is very intense. Granted, I was there on Valentine's Day, but still - very intense. The literal only thing that was awry was the drunk, south bay cougar who smacked into a glass wall of the wine...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Plumed Horse is a stunning and very serious restaurant set in the sleepy village of Saratoga. I had been alerted to this restaurant by a review written about it by a British food critic who had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Though I've had the opportunity to try tasting menus at famous restaurants, I never have. But it isn't everyday that I get to meet a Yelper from the U.K. who is known for reviewing tasting menus of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service here has always been absolutely perfect every time I've been there. The ingredients in the dishes is the freshest you can get and the complex flavors always stand out beautifully...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambience is pretty nice. The pepper and parmesan souffle is very delicious. It is very highly priced and a liittle more than its worth. Good only for a special occasion.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place has a Michelin star and i'm not understanding why. The food I got: Appetizer: shrimp with mandarin oranges with wasabi; it was 'eh', the shrimp itself was just boiled with its head and had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service was a bit slow to get started, but other than the initial miscue, everything was spot on. The food was fantastic (though, perhaps a step down from some of the other highly regarded...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was initially reluctant to try this place, but so glad I did! In a nutshell, awesome service, delectable food, great ambiance. I was with 4 gfs and we got seated at the chef's table in a room with a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
camembert cheese fondue with duck fat fried black truffle fingerling potatoes.do i need to say anything more?holy crap, this place has changed! this is not the antiquated, stuffy and dusty plumed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
He said:The Plumed Horse is hands down one of the swankiest restaurants in the Bay Area, so when Valentines Day came around, I knew I had to take my girlfriend there. The first thing I noticed was the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What they have done with this restaurant over the last couple years is a complete 180. They service was great expect for the fact that I got carded for a glass of champagne. I appreciated that they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel lucky I have experienced cuisine in such places that have Michelin stars. The Plumed Horse is another one of them. The last time I dined here I got a venison dish and wow, it was the most...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seven courses. Three hours. A whole heck of a lot of money.Thanks to the YEE for bringing Plumed Horse to our discrmininating palate's attention. After we attended last month, my hub had this place in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah Plumed Horse, how you blew me away so impressively the first time around, that I feel compelled to only give 4 stars this time due to my extremely high expectations.We took the Mom here for her...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Funny name for a fancy awesome place! After attending a yelp elite party here I decided to give it a full wine & dine attempt and by FULL WINE & DINE . . .I mean it was everything! We started with a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have no idea what cosmic rays cause the massive misfiring of brain synapses that make heading to Hooters after appetizers and drinks at a Michelin star restaurant a good idea. Evidently sun spots...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, my husband called to follow up on the overcharge on our bill. Instead of crediting back the whole bottle of wine, they're only going to credit back the difference now. That kind of sucks that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i came back not expecting to try the bar food but ... omg i'm glad i did!!!just had the truffle oil french fries and the mini sliders (french dip). my god the sliders were AMAZING. the meat was so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Yelp for having the wonderful event here. I wouldn't have known about this beautiful restaurant if it wasn't for the event. All the appetizer samples were exquisite! They obviously used the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
baby baby, you are getting a tasting menu right away shout out to Derek the hottest waiter who found us shivering in the front patio.Okay, let's be honest here how many elite yelpers did the rounds at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place!!!Crab cake, scallops, brownie were all excellent!! Staff were very nice and friendly!The decor and environment are great, would love coming back for dinner.. The walls of wines were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vegas style in the south bay.Had the tasting menu. Only thing that was funky was an amuse bouche oyster that didn't really amuse. Not sure if it was supposed to be super salty.Everything from the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The old Plumed Horse was always a great place in terms of food, but it had gotten a bit long in the tooth, and had turned into an old folk's home in terms of the clientele. What a difference the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not great at describing food, but I went there with Carol L., and I echo all of her compliments! AMAZING restaurant--I can't wait to go back! Just wanted to support the restaurant on Yelp and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best I've ever had! Must, at the very least, attend the bar and see their two story wine atrium.The chef sent out extra, off-menu items throughout our tasting, such as oyster and sorbet,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Plumed Horse! They put my friends and I at the special table - table in a separate room right in front of the kitchen. It was so awesome to see all the chefs working in the kitchen. We got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is outstanding. The food is excellent and the service is spectacular. The chicken entrees are to die for and the desserts...wow! The staff is extremely knowledgeable. A previous review...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I came here back in Dec '08 as a present to ourselves for Christmas. We took on the chef's tasting menu and I knew I'd enjoy myself after the first dish was brought out. Chef Armellino...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Plumed Horse for my birthday last night on 3/6. It was our very first time there. The food was excellent and so was the service. We love the place and the friendly environment. We would for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
burp... I'm still stuffed from the meal here. This restaurant seems to be newly renovated and everything inside is modern and chic and nicely designed. It's really romantic and a great place to hang...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome, cool, delicious, professional, tasty, swanky, hypnotic, ohh-ahhh, attentive, inventive, 4/5(Aqua) 1/5(231 Ellsworth), white collar, $$$$.Sign me up for more!
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service was very attentive; food was passable, with a few outstanding flourishes; the feel of a restaurant that is trying very hard, but still not in the big leagues. Our bill for two came to about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Plumed Horse is a very romantic, posh restaurant. Our first visit was a very pleasant one. The wifey and I enjoyed our meals, and the service was top notch. This place is a bit pricey, but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I recently came here for an anniversary dinner with my fiancee. We ordered the chef's tasting menu at $125/head and a bottle of Burgundy wine. Highlights of the tasting menu included a lobster salad...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the new owner has transformed the Plumed from an old and downright ordinary restaurant into something truely extraordinary. having been to many so called top rated restaurant, more often than not we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so this was my boyfriend and my first time going here and I have to say we were both pleasantly surprised by the awesomeness :)We came here on Valentine's Day and had the chef's tasting menu......
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its going to be very difficult for me to add any substantially varying review other than what has already been posted recently here (see Jeff N's review). I ate here on the first week in February...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
New decor and new chef but same amazing food. The service ramped up a few notches. If you have the fortune of sitting at the Chef's table, you can see all the pomp and circumstance that goes into...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dine out a lot. I love to eat out, it's a wonder that I'm not 300 lbs already. We ate at the plumed horse about 3 years ago. It was alright, but seemed like an anachronistic remnant from the dark...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In a nutshell, the food is solid, verging on sublime. Owner-Partner, Chef Peter Armellino's talents are present in every dish served. I am a risotto freak. I never enjoy risotto in America. I am of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this has been in draft form since Dec and enough is enough.Decided to completely rewrite. You'll be able to find the favorite food to try in other people's yelps (and I agree with all of them)....
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went to Plumed Horse and the food, ambiance, service - it was all amazing. I highly recommend the scallops as an appetizer and the duck as a main entree. They were definitely some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On initial impression, it seems it would be pretentious and stuffy, but the service was polite, informative, and not condescending. The menu features creative dishes with fresh flavors. It's cute...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: My review is based upon a prie fixe from a holiday party I was invited to. Like all good stories, a friend found me and asked what I was doing on the night of his company dinner. Hmm...I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about this place? IT DOES DESERVE MICHELIN 1 STAR!!!I was there for dinner last night; it's not a busy night on Tuesday. Excellent/professional service! Great wine selections...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice and experienced 2 MAJOR snafus...enough to strip 2 stars of the 5 stars they deserve for the food. Went the first time for our anniversary. My parents called ahead and (unbeknownst...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*4.5 stars*We wanted to celebrate 2008 ending - it's been a long, challenging year and we're ready for 2009! Rather than return to Manresa where we've had many lovely meals, we thought we'd try...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Divine! I loved the atmosphere so elegant but not stuffy! Lovely set up during the holiday. We sat in the bar near the fireplace and there was live music which created a great mood. I had the Blue fin...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where do I begin? Oh, the start - got it. OK so a friend of mine and I decided to go out for her birthday and she had heard that the Plumed Horse had recently received a Michelin Star, so we decided...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my ex's holiday party and was quite impressed. The Plumed Horse will always be a good memory for the lovely atmosphere they exude during the holidays, hospitable service, and good food!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After all those times my boyfriend spoiled me with expensive dinners at extraordinary restaurants, I wanted to return the favor- and Plumed Horse was the perfect pick.As soon as we walked in, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew the south bay had food like this! I always trekked up to SF for fine dining, but the Plumed Horse was great. Elegant decor, simple, modern. Impressive.Took my family there for a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my company's Christmas party. My review is based on a special menu only, not based on their regular menu.The food was good, but not great. The wines they served were good, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always overlooked this restaurant, 'foodie' investors have since acquired and turned PH inside out.The staff here are truly excited about the cuisine and the happenings at the PH. I could tell from...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT food and wonderful service. I read some good yelp reviews on this place so I went there with high expectations and they did not fail me on any account. Their pomegranate martini is truly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where do you take the birthday girl who just won "Hottest South Bay Elite Yelper? Where do you take the birthday girl who can take her socks off in a very provocative manner?Only one option really......
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey? Yes. But worth the money. The food was fantastic and the customer service was impeccable. The presentation of the food was magnificent and the portion sizes were perfect. The staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous food, fabulous service, fabulous atmosphere.The service was impeccable; my water glass never dipped below the halfway level. The waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable about the food....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
great wine list and better glass wine cellar. we spent 5 hours there most of the time waiting for ordered food...........My blood rare new york steak came out well done. when the servers took the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here twice recently. The first time I tried the chef's tasting menu and quickly declared this restaurant the best in the south bay - hands down. The second time was a private party of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was definately some of the best in the area. The only reason I put it at 4 was that the seafood dish was so loaded with alcohol that I could barely eat it. Many of their dishers are heavily...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a wine lover , You must love this place , their wine staffs are out standing with their knowledge !!! I been told their cellar is half of a football field & largest underground cellar in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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We didn't necessarily eat here because they are quite pricey but we did end up getting drinks here. Interesting enough the manager of La Fondue actually brought us over because of the live music and bar. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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its very expensive, but a great place for that special date. it is a very classy upscale environment. they have live music a very large bar a very nice fireplace and lounge. i really enjoyed my time here. also...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, Peter Armellino has transformed an old stuffy restaurant and recreated a masterpiece establishment. The attention to detail and service seem to rival the famous...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for our anniversary. The service was remarkable, and the food was great. I wouldn't go there if I was super hungry though because the portions are small. The only thing I didn't like was when...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant looks like a trendy bar...so outdated....The food was just ok....been there done that......nothing new......same old same old.All they want you to do is order expensive overpriced wine....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and I have to say....YUM! Granted, when the waiter says the chef's specialty is seafood.....do yourself a favor and order seafood. It is incredibly worth...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Plumed Horse has got to be the nicest restaurant in the San Jose area next to Manresa. The decor is modern and chic, the food extraordinary, and service outstanding. My lover and I stumbled upon this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I celebrated our 10th anniversary at the Plumed Horse a little over a week ago and we were very happy with the food and the service. Supposedly they have changed chefs and modified the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Plumed Horse has been completely redone and is really beautiful inside. Went with a friend for some apps and drinks on a Tuesday night. It was really busy in the bar, likely a group going to the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Wow! and Wow! Three wows and my mouth still finds time to eat and drink.The staff is gracious, efficient and definitely understands (via good training, I presume) the fine art of true customer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was amazing. The food was excellent. The service was fabulous. It would have made 5 stars if the parking at this locations was more accesible and the dining room wasn't so noisy.....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some people think the South Bay is a barren wasteland when it comes to restaurants. For the most part they're correct, but I love it when restaurants like the Plumed Horse in Saratoga can prove them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and myself stopped here for appetizers and cocktails after wine tasting at Cinnabar on recommendation by the Tasting Room Manager. Now, this is a nice restaurant. We happened to find...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Actually 3.5 rating for a visit on 3/23/08Expensive, older clientele, service a bit slow and too much "show" when they did show up. The venison and three "thyme" lemon dessert were excellent. Awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for a nice romantic dinner. Recently remodeled, very chic with a large glass wine cellar by the front bar.The BF had a steak and it was not cook properly, dry. The souffle was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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The decor is decadent... too bad the food was only mediocre. The service was okay, but the wait was long. Expect to pay over $150 for 2 people if you include a bottle of wine..(or course depending on the wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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The Plumed Horse remodel (Aug 2007) created a light and modern dining room...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can I say enough good things about this restaurant? The atmosphere was fantastic (check out the wine cellar!), the service was impeccable, and the food was outstanding. Their sommelier helped us...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I had a wonderful experience dining there recently. The waitsaff was very attentive, and the food was excellent! The wine list is very impressive and Manuel was kind enough to give us a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5chef peter armellino comes from aqua in san francisco. he was the chef when aqua had won 2 michelin stars. let's see how he fared.impressives:chic and clean decor, awesome lightingglass wine cellar...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is excellent. The service was good when I went. I feel that the food was good but I don't know if it is worth the price. I especially like the seafood. Overall, truly a worthwile...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Crystal Guide: ***This is the third time that I have eaten at The Plumed Horse. I enjoyed the food the most the first time around becuase the decor was so old and needed a desparate make over....
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went last night. As many folks have said, ambiance and decor due to extensive remodel is fantastic. When you walk inside, you feel as if you've been transported to a chic big city restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I ate at the new Plumed Horse restaurant on Tuesday April 8, and I have to say it was one of the best experiences in a restaurant. We were a bit skeptical at first after reading some of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant was recently remodeled and it's beautiful inside. The bar area, the wine room, and private rooms are exquisitely chic and one can't help but be impressed. The staff is very polite and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is a lovely restaurant to go to for a special occasion. I went here for my anniversary and had a terrific experience. its one of those fancy places that pick up and refold the napkins when you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
More like 3.5One of the better fine dining options you'll find in the South Bay. Call me crazy but after eating at Michael Mina the night before, I actually thought my dining experience at Plumed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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I had dinner here with a friend since the new remodeling and we were very impressed. We both weren't expecting the restaurant to look half as good as it did. The moment you step into the Plumed Horse, you feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very nice...I love the decor (fireplace in the lounge is awesome!). Besides the decor, the food is good but not great. For this price range, I expected to be awed...have something...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A nice place to come for a drink. It's pricey, but it is Saratoga, after all. Also, the crowd (at least on the Saturday night we were there) tends to be older and whiter than I'm used to, but again,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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What a disaster. Totally not worth the price or the pretense. The Chef decides what you like, and if it isn't fat, fennel, foix gras of truFFle oil, you are out of luck. Every dish has all or some combination...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ironic. I'm starting this review with Alan Jackson singing "Remember When" in the background.I remember the Plumed Horse way back in its heyday. It may have been the best restaurant in Silicon...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm stuck between 3.5 and 4... but here's what I thought:Food: Pretty good. This was probably the most elegant "fancy" meal I've ever had. I had the Tuna Carpaccio for an appetizer and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and the first time got the tasting menu. It was fantastic, I couldn't believe how much food there was. The lamb was especially flavorful and tender (I love lamb chops).The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice design, a bit cold.Good food but should be even better for the price.We had to wait and ask for the wine list (just before entrees!) and the sommelier came later saying "so I heard you are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
French cuisine is definitely a foodie's best friend. Gluttony is me!Appetizers: abalone (very tender for abalone) and ahi carpaccio (very flavorful and fresh with a kick from the fresno chilis)Main:...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This old gem seems to lose it's good name. Many raved about it but the reviews simply were up to par with the food. Wine lovers - rare and awesome wine selection. Must visit for the wine! Crab leg...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We've been there twice since the remodel and change in ownership, and I'm not going back for more shabby treatment. The food was excellent (both times), but the attitude and lack of sincerity or care...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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This restaurant is outstanding. The food is excellent and the service is spectacular. The chicken entrees are to die for and the desserts...wow! The staff is extremely knowledgeable. A previous review said the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was the second time my wife and I had dinner at the Plumed Horse. The first time was before the remodel and the second time was recent for our Anniversary. Let's say we enjoyed the first visit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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As a person that appreciates fine dining, I have to say I was disappointed that we had to wait an hour for a table although reservations were made. After ording, we waited FOUR HOURS for the main course to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hopefully, this review will come across as thoughtful and honest as possible, because the longer I noodle on The Plumed Horse, the more I want to rename it The One Trick Pony. Although we had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I went there a couple of weeks ago for my birthday and my expectations were very high, despite reading a few of the middling reviews on Yelp beforehand. We knew that they offered a tasting...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. Unfortunately, that's the best way to describe Plumed Horse.I made a dinner reservation here, with high expectations of enjoying a great meal with great service. Boy was I in for a shock -...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here before the remodel and after the remodel. So what I will compare is the difference. Ambiance has definitely changed. I was sitting where the bar used to be. The service was just as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the old Plumed Horse before, and the food was "good", the wine was spectacular and the overall experience was fun. This was my first trip to the new one and I didn't know what to expect....
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ummmm no!! This has probably got to be one of the most obnoxious, pretentious restaurants I have ever been to....overkill was reverberating through my mind the whole meal. Someone once said that too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Come to the Plumed Horse for very ambitious service and a great wine list. Don't come expecting to find transcendent cuisine or a life-changing experience. The "new" Plumed Horse is related to the old...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first yelp review. I was beginning to feel guilty having read so many, not to rave about our time at this new gem in the South Bay, after using Yelp as my guiding light for so many a night...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
DROPPED THE BALL FROM THE START!COCKTAILS:Rose's lime juice in a gimlet? At these prices? APPETIZERS:The flavors of the tuna carpacio would have melded together much better had they remembered to add...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I just read the other reviews for the new Plumed Horse and I am not sure we were dining at the same restaurant as our experience was anything but 5 stars. My wife said it the best, "This...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rey & I came here on their "Grand Re-Opening" and I was impressed when they offer you a glass of champagne when you first seat down along with a little lesson from what country to how dry the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK. Unlike the other reviews, this is a review on the *NEW* Plumbed Horse after it underwent a $8M overhaul. The new Plumed Horse has completely transformed itself into the new "IT" spot around this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here on Valentine's day (yes, that long ago but I'll review what I can remember) and found the food to be mediocre and thus, overpriced. Service was poor too, our waiter didn't seem very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classy and long time favorite in Saratoga. The Plumed Horse is a great place to eat for an upscale experience. Great French food and handsome setting. Very nice bar area that you could spend hours...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think all of the French restaurants on Big Basin Way copy each other in some way or another because they all seem so similar to me, however, The Plumed Horse manages to outdo the rest (traditional,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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I went there a while back and I got my best duck ever. it tasted so juicy and yummy. Can't find other place can make such a good dish. highly recommended.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alas, I have been here about three times over the years and it has never really done it for me. Per DL below, the decor is an attempt at upscale country, but feels dark and stuffy. The food was good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of absolute favorite spots for a 'splurge' night out.They redid the bar, which is unfortunate -- it used to be a cozy destination in its own right. The service is wonderful formal and pretentious,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is decent, but combined with the steep prices, it's mediocre at best. Luckily for me, I ate here for free! I was at Plumed Horse tonight for a medical lecture, and we were offered...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My waiter looked like a younger, taller, and skinnier version of David Hasselhoff. I thought that was cool.I used to go here for dinner in high school because I was in Le Cercle Francais (The French...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From quaint Big Basin Way, where christmas lights adorn the trees year round preserving some semblance of a netherland in today's concrete trifle, stands the Plumed Horse, converted from a stable and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an old standby for me. For years this is where my mom took me for my birthday dinner. I've taken my best friend here a couple times for HER birthday dinner. It's got consistently good food,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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Attended a wedding reception held here and the food was really great. Appetizers ranging from mini beef wellingtons to sauted shrimp were great. Main dishes of rack of lamb, filet and halibut were the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overpriced and quite honestly the food isn't that great! $40-$50 entrees should taste REALLY good and when I order soup that's supposed to be hot, it should not come out luke warm. Do...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here once several years ago. It was stuffy and pretentious and dark. Dinner tasted average going down, but it didn't taste nearly as well spewing out my mouth in projectile fashion the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for Valentine's day and was a little disappointed. After checking in, felt like cattle in a disorganized line waiting for a table with over a dozen other couples. We were specifically told...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a company holiday lunch at the Plumed Horse many years ago. Pleasant but slightly stuffy atmosphere with good food. Check the slideshows at their website (http://www.plumedhorse.com) to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fancy, upscale, old school restaurant...loaded with old world charm and elegance, traditional 4 star food, steaks are wonderful, wine list is impressive... Full bar when you walk in, the dinning area...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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The Plumed Horse has one of the best wine lists in California, if not the entire United States. They also have a Master Sommelier (those of you in the know understand how prestigious that is). The food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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Everything was great from the time you walk in. The caesar salad was made fresh right in front of you. Only drawback is the price. It is on the expensive side but definitely worth every penny.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2002
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While I have frequented this establishment on several occassions, I am highly disappointed by the poor service. The environment is soothing and can be peaceful at times but- The owner, as well as his son take...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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The new Plumed Horse reopens, after an extensive redesign by Walid Mando of FORMA design, one of the top restaurant designers in America. A three-story glass-encased wine cellar houses 2000 selections and...
opentable.com - user review
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four-star french with a horsey history...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the food here is very good and i love the small, intimate atmosphere of this place. the prices granted,.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Plumed Horse (The) in Saratoga, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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worth every penny...
epinions.com - user review
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french room of a restaurant, highly recommended. seasonal specialties and fish are popular...
usrg.com - user review
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one of the oldest eateries in the valley, this is elegance defined, from setting to service. relax in an exquisite victorian setting with a spectacular view of the mountains. go for the venison filet or the...
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