The Plumed Horse

03/24/2008 Posted by Johanna885

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 like you're at a restaurant in San Francisco. The changing lights in the main dining room are genious. Both me and my friend had the tasting menu, which we enjoyed. The Foie Gras was delicious, as well as the souffle at the end. Very nice setting and service, plus amazing food. We'll definitely be back.

Pros: Food, Service and ambience

Cons: Not for kids

03/06/2008 Posted by pdlosgatos

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 of the above Even the bread is polluted. The wine list is extensive, except that every bottle unter $140 seems to be unavailble. Add all this with a mediocre staff, if adds up to a bad evening.

Pros: none

Cons: food, service, prices

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12/09/2007 Posted by romib

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 service was slow but perfection can not be rushed. Do not come here if you are in a hurry because this is certainly not fast food, everything is fresh and the wine cellar is well worth visiting. This is a great date restaurant, sure to impress.

Pros: valet parking, service, atmosphere

Cons: not many pasta choices

11/17/2007 Posted by ericbythebay

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 served, which I'm sure in anyones opinion is unexplainable, unless someone went out to the bay to hand pick the scallops. In the kitchen's failed attempt to appease the customer, we were served a few premeal 'teasers'. One of those teasers was a house made icecream... yes... ice cream prior to the main meal. When it was finally served, the food was excellent, after the kitchen fixed some food preparations errors. One of those errors was a rare New York steak which was ordered rare and served well done. But this revview wasn't written to explain the kitchen's inability to cook one of the easiest pieces of protein. This review was written for the lack of sincere service. The food servers all lack any genuine hospitality. Anyone can refer to another person as 'Sir' but these food servers possessed a sence of arrogance. The atmosphere was more like a druid sacrifice ritual, save the robes. For a resturant that holds themselves in such high regards, I expected much more when spending more than $500.00 for a meal. I feel I've experienced better service at a fast food resturant.

Pros: When it gets there... the food was good.

Cons: Horrific atmosphere with terrible food service.

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01/16/2007 Posted by xmanchai

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.

Pros: Duck & wine

Cons: n/a

06/24/2005 Posted by kmoussally

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 beyond compare, always delicious and inventive. The food is, regretably, expensive. Nevertheless, it is still less expensive than comparable restaurants in SF, making The Plumed Horse a comparative bargain. The service here is superb. I have no idea why another reviewer was displeased. Every time I've been here, the staff has bent over backwards to make the meal an absolute pleasure. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. If you truly have concerns about service, make sure you ask to be seated in Manuel's section. He is, without a doubt, the best waitperson that I've ever encountered in fine dining.

Pros: Food, Wine, Service

Cons: Not inexpensive

12/02/2002 Posted by darvey

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.

Pros: Valet parking, quiet atmosphere, friendly service

Cons: very expensive

11/14/2002 Posted by volyths

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 a "holyer-than -thou attitude and when you mix the sometimes limited entrees with the poor service... Skip this one.

Cons: service, attitude

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