Me and my wife dined for dinner last Friday and we had such a great time. First off, the restaurant is cozy and reminds me of a home in the middle of the woods which is beautiful of course. We sat outside and enjoyed over a few cocktails, sushi bites, Fork & Knife Caesar, and their 16oz Bone-in Ribeye. Everything was perfect. I'd like to specifically thank Gabriela for doing such a great job with her customer service and treating us like such important guests. She's attentive and also knowledgeable about the menu. We loved their steak! This is one of the best rib-eye steaks I've had up to date. I can taste the grill and also the texture is tender and buttery. Heads up, they don't have steak sauce because they don't need it!! The steak is perfect on its own literally. I recommend changing their scalloped potatoes for mashed potatoes instead. I paired this with their Hero Espresso Martini; it was super light tasting and creamy. No punch at all which is nice. Me and my wife love Hero Ranch and will definitely come back again soon. Thank you again Gabriela! read more

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TL;DR: Fine dining with a slightly heavier touch on the flavor balance. Quality cuts of meat with a friendly corkage policy - very good choice for celebratory meals The cuts of meat on the ranch platter were really delicious. If you have a party of 4 or more, this is definitely the way to go to get a taste of it all. Despite being a red meat forward establishment, their octopus was a winner for the best dish of the meal! Unfortunately, all the other dishes were underwhelming and over seasoned. We'll be back to celebrate the next milestone and the corkage policy is the behind-the-scenes MVP! Cheers, Hero Ranch Kitchen! read more

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MY brother and his wife introduced us to The Hero Ranch Kitchen and I am sure glad they did. We had a great first visit with cocktails, wedge salad, lamb chops, pappardelle pasta, veggie risotto, stuffed mushrooms and fried chicken sliders. All were prepared perfectly. We capped it off the seasonal cobbler, and that was enjoyed by everyone. Jasmin was so friendly and efficient. She knew the menu and was excellent. It is easy to see why they have garnered 4 1/2 stars so far. It is that good. I will be back when we are in the area again. read more

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What a gem among so many great restaurants on this street! Fun, easy atmosphere with a very friendly wait staff. Mikayla was a joy! Every dish was amazing! The portions were perfect, not too little or too much. Can't wait to return and try other dishes! read more

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I have been a frequent customer and net promoter suggesting this spot to multiple folks over the years. I am done doing that. We were looking to celebrate a b'day here and I left them a VM, a submission through a web form and sent an email. Zero response to any of it...zero. Frustrating. It's too bad but there are a lot of other options in the area. read more

I had to come back and update my review after our most recent visit to Hero Ranch Kitchen. We went for my birthday, and what I didn't know at the time was that I was just hours away from landing back in the hospital for a third emergency surgery due to complications from a badly broken ankle. I was feeling absolutely terrible that evening and had almost no appetite, which makes the kindness we experienced stand out even more. Our server, Tim, was absolutely phenomenal. Warm, funny, attentive, energetic, and just genuinely kind. My daughter was drawing at the table, and at one point Tim asked her if she would draw on his arm. It completely made her night--and mine. It was such a small, sweet, human interaction, but those things mean a lot when you're having a particularly difficult time. Despite barely having an appetite, I tasted everything we ordered, and everything was delicious. I wish I had been feeling well enough to properly appreciate the meal, and to take photos. I'm planning to come back in the next couple of weeks when I'm hopefully feeling much more like myself, and I'll update this review again with lots of detail about the food. But I couldn't wait until then to say something about Tim. Hero Ranch Kitchen, you have an absolute gem in this man. He is the kind of person you remember long after dinner is over. read more

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Great food and atmosphere Everything was pretty perfect I would definitely come back and they even gave us a nice birthday dessert read more

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Great service, waiter had high energy. Outdoor ambiance is cute. Went for a late Father's Day dinner. We got the platter to try a bunch of things but out of the platter I DEFINITELY recommend the lamb chops and the truffle fries. Would go again, it was good quality food and fun. read more

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We came here to celebrate my son's 7th birthday. We had a lovely time, especially our server, Jasmin was great. Great attention to detail, and asked questions that helped make our dinner special. The food was good, especially the beet salad for me really stood out. I love beet salads and the ones with no frill, so I asked to take the cheese and dill out. I heard the other salads were as great so am excited to come the next time! But the no corkage fee and really fair pricing on their wine is really appreciated and almost unimaginable. The bday boy loved his entree of butter noodles and ordered it twice. He also finished a side of chicken tenders. He thought they were so good and saved one piece for his sleeping sister (the next day she asked for seconds!) Ambiance is suitable for a date night and the fancy Saratoga downtown. But I didn't feel too out of place with two kids either. Overall, great experience! read more

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We celebrated a birthday here and had such a good experience that I'm already planning to come back. From the moment we checked in, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and making a reservation about a month in advance definitely paid off since the restaurant was packed. For starters, we ordered the fried chicken & cornbread and the summer peach salad. The chicken and cornbread were easily a 10/10 super crispy, well seasoned, and the cornbread was rich and buttery. The peach salad with friend goat cheese (YUM!) was really fresh and bright, a nice lighter dish to balance out everything else. I also had a glass of rose. For mains, we had the Prime Ribeye and the 7oz Harris Ranch Prime Filet, both cooked exactly how we asked and full of flavor. We shared a bottle of Duckhorn cab, and I appreciated that their wine list felt reasonably priced for the quality. We corked what we didn't finished and took it home. The only slight downside was our table being in a bit of a funky spot along a walkway, but service was attentive enough that it never really became a problem. Overall, I'd absolutely come back, and next time I'm saving room for dessert. read more

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I took my partner out for our anniversary to Hero Ranch Kitchen and made reservations with OpenTable with a note about it being our special day. The restaurant had a nice visual ambience, but also felt casual as there was a lot of chatter, which isn't a bad thing depending on what you're looking for. Our waiter was especially friendly and helped us decide what to order. I really wish I could remember his name, as I'm posting this a bit late, but he was a huge reason why we had a great experience! Here's a quick rating on the food itself: Stuffed mushrooms (3.5/5): This was recommended by the waiter as a favorite among patrons. The mushrooms weren't bad or anything, but for some reason, it gave me combination pizza vibes that I wasn't expecting. It was good, but I wouldn't go out of my way to order it again personally. Bone-in ribeye (5/5): an amazing cut that was cooked perfectly. Exactly what you would expect from a good steakhouse. The compound butter was fantastic! Bone-in apricot glazed pork chop (3.5/5): this one may hit different for different folks. The pork was perfectly cooked and juicy, but the apricot glaze was definitely a little too sweet for our palettes. If you're looking for something more savory, I might try something else. But hey, sweet might be your thing too! Caramel popcorn sundae (4.5/5): we got this one complimentary for being our special day, which was a really nice surprise! And it was a full serving! This one was obviously sweet, but surprisingly more subdued than it sounds, which was really nice! Overall, it was truly a memorable night with great food. And though some things didn't quite work for our palettes, I can totally see that it may for others--so that didn't impact my ratings because they were still good--just not for us. That said, the care that we received on our anniversary was what truly made me land on a 5/5 rating. Definitely coming back for future special occasions! read more

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We came here for our anniversary dinner and the staff were so sweet, they brought us over a Happy Anniversary card and dessert. We got the heirloom tomato appetizer and a bottle of wine. The bottle of wine was reasonably priced for a restaurant and we saw they didn't have corkage on bottles. The steak was cooked to perfection and we finished everything. We tried both the scalloped potatoes and mashed potatoes. At the end they brought us over a dessert which was a scoop of ice cream and caramel corn on top. The restaurant was packed on a Friday night but sitting outside didn't feel loud or busy. Would definitely return! read more

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My partner and I come here for date nights. Every time the food is delicious, the drinks are strong, and the service is very warm. We get to walk around downtown Saratoga afterwards too and browse the shops which is a nice plus. So happy we have this gem in our neighborhood! read more

The food was really good, and the service was okay, but could've been a little better. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would definitely give this place another try! read more

For a magnificent dinner The Hero Ranch Kitchen is the way to go. Their service is amazing, they pay very good attention to their customers, we ordered 4 different dishes which were recommended by our server and they were all delicious. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, well lit with a nice atmosphere. Yes it's pricey BUT you get what you pay for and the entire experience made it worth it. A quick shout out to our server Tim, he's attentive, well informed on everything on the menu, hilarious and entertaining. It was our first visit and we're looking forward to the next. read more

The ambiance feels upscale but still comfortable. Service was excellent from start to finish and the tomahawk steak was cooked perfectly with tons of flavor. Great place for a nice dinner or special occasion. read more

The Hero Ranch Kitchen - American Near Me - Saratoga, California

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Hamachi capacio was in a pool of sauce. Way too much trufle. Really bad. Corn was good. Lobster special was rubbery. Disappointing. Pork chop was good, but sauce way too sweet. Side of scalloped potatoes had raw potatoes. Sent it back. Two cocktails were good. Overall so disappointed. Expectations were super high and it just didnt hit. read more

The Hero Ranch Kitchen - Pork chop - American Near Me - Saratoga, California

Tried Hero Ranch Kitchen for my husband's birthday last Tuesday night. We found street parking about a block away and reported to the outside stand for our 7 pm reservation. The hostess was very friendly and showed us to our table. We had a table inside, which was an intimate upscale casual area with a bar. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms for a starter. It was so hard to pick one because everything on the menu sounds so good. Alas, I have a small appetite. The mushrooms were very tasty and a nice start to our meal. For entrees, we had the halibut and prime filet with a side of broccolini. Everything was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Drinks are on the pricey side- I had a Hero Old Fashioned and the Taylor Made, $20 each. They were nicely crafted, so worth the price. They brought out a Carmel Popcorn Sundae for my husband's birthday and even gave him a birthday card which I thought was a nice touch. Service was slow and steady. We had ample time to enjoy our food without feeling rushed, but never felt like our server forgot about us. We spent about 2 hours for dinner. Probably not a place to go if you're in a hurry. I'm eager to return and try some more of the starters. It's the kind of place I'd love to take out of town guests - high quality fine dining in a casual and relaxed environment. read more

This is one of my very favorite new American restaurants! Ever since going I've told countless people about it and will definitely be returning. Loved this restaurant because everything was done to perfection and had multiple homemade parts. We tried the pork chops with the homemade tzatziki and that was fantastic!! Would 10/10 order again. Another huge hit was the bacon cornbread bites. Something you really can't recreate at home better than this and highly recommend. We also got the Braised Short Rib Pappardelle. We ate every bite and it was delicious, but if I were to go again I might swap this out for something else. Lastly, if you're there when they have their seasonal peach salad, that was a must get for me. The fried goat cheese on top was truly divine. The service was exceptional. We had a fabulous, very attentive and kind waitress. The ambiance was nice. We were seated out on the patio and it was charming and cozy, quiet enough for it to still feel like a romantic date night. I will for sure be back. Love the experience we got here from start to finish. read more

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My first time here tonight. What an amazing place. The service was great, the ambiance was great (wonderful outdoor area). I was blown away by the food and presentation. TOP NOTCH. I had the sea bass, the others had ENORMOUS burgers, ribs, PORK CHOP (wow). It's definitely a higher end price point but you can see why. read more

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The food, service, and ambience are top-notch recommend We tried the branzino and the Harris Ranch filet both were perfect. The wedge salad and the lamb chops were so good, and for dessert, we tried their bread pudding; so yummy read more

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Came here on a weekday evening and it was fairly crowded. The setting inside is super nice and there's indoor and outdoor seating. I got the veggie papardelle. I really like the noodle shape but the sauce was kind of lacking in flavor. Not sure if I'd get again or try something else. The service is amazing here and our server was great. read more

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Stopped by Hero Ranch Kitchen for my dad's retirement dinner! Pleasantly surprised with the experience. Four of us ordered: grilled octopus $24 beet salad $18 fork and knife caesar $16 ranch platter $275 butter cake $16 The Ranch platter included a 38 oz tomahawk, 4 Australian lamb chops, 2 lobster tails, truffle fries, grilled asparagus, and onion rings. Brianna was our server and she did a great job taking care of us...ultimately pushing this to a 5 star experience! Grilled octopus was definitely a big winner! I'm not sure if the ranch platter was necessarily worth it for the quantity of food, but definitely a great platter of food for a good photo op. Street parking only. Parking can definitely be difficult during peak hours. I ended up parking behind Florentine's. read more

The service was impeccable. They had a great wine list. Highly recommend the Flowers Pinot Noir. The highlight of a dish was the chicken sliders. I didn't think I would like them, but I really enjoyed the sauce. I got the salmon and while it was good, I think it was lacking something. The goat cheese was on top and it was fried. The patio was not as romantic as I was hoping. My date and I both had to use the restroom. The drawback is that because it's outside and only 2, I feel like we spent most of the time waiting in line. I think for a restaurant of this nature they need full restrooms. I would probably be back but only off peak, or maybe just pop into the bar. read more

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I truly love this restaurant. The food is well prepared and the service truly stands out. Our group had Gabby as our lead server. She was delightful and engaging while I was waiting for my friends and told her about some special needs for one individual which she did a perfect job assisting. We had a variety of specialty drinks - all tasty. We had the fried tempura battered string beans appetizer which comes with a zesty sauce. Entrees included lamp chips, truffle fries, and a couple of orders of the pappardelle pasta and braised short ribs. Too full for dessert but another special martini and coffee. Beautiful ambiance too! read more

Food was nicely seasoned and presented. Service was great, the indoor dining was fully booked the day we came in. You can tell that this place is beloved the neighborhood. The ambiance is nice and you can have a nice walk after your meal. Ordered a lot of food because we wanted to try everything, and ALL turned out well prepared and seasoned. Enjoyed the butter on the steak and all this side dishes, particularly, the first sushi and hamachi. The old Fashion was also mixed to my liking. Overall great restaurant. Book reservation early, they often get very very full. read more

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HRK is one of my most favorite local restaurants, I love coming here myself and also introducing it to friends. The vibe is casual but thoughtfully done; not disappointing for a romantic dinner or special occasion but also impossible to feel underdressed in. Our server was great: funny, checked in often, and had excellent suggestions. I've always enjoyed the drinks at HRK but this time I was blown away! I ordered the Tropical Like its Hot and I loved the perfect amount of heat in it and the passion fruit flavor. Friends ordered 4 other drinks that I tried and I would've happily had their choices as well! I'm picky about cocktails and I couldn't believe that I enjoyed enjoyed every one that I tried! We had the truffle fries and lamp chops as appetizers. The lamb chops were mouth watering and memorable, absolutely cooked to perfection. I wish the truffle fries had more truffle flavor but I know that's not everyone's preference. For entrees, thee of us split the halibut and the risotto with scallops (basically we asked to add scallops to the risotto). Both plates were perfection. The scallops were perfectly cooked (as always), the halibut was tender and flavorful, and the risotto had nuances in every bite that I savored. Lastly, we split the Carmel popcorn sundae and butter cake for dessert. I am very much not a butter cake person yet I think this is such a special end to a meal; you start enjoying it by scent alone the second the plate hits the table! The caramel sundae was also very nice, good flavor and textures. So happy to have HRK as a local incredible restaurant; it's such a special place! read more

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Spontaneously came here for dinner and it was delicious. I started with the tomato salad and it was so fresh and flavorful. The burrata was creamy and the crostini was the perfect vehicle for it all. The street corn was perfectly tangy, sweet, and spicy. Love that the corn is fresh off the cob. I also ordered a side of onion rings with the poblano aioli and they were great together. My partner enjoyed his non-vegetarian dishes. The bloomade (a tea cocktail was very light and refreshing). Service was excellent. Richard was helpful and attentive. The patio is very comfortable. They have plastic screens and heaters. Plenty of vegetarian options and pet-friendly. We'll be back! read more

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Haven't had a dinner this great in a LONG time which was a shocker because I've had nothing but bad experiences at their sister restaurant next door. My friend came to hero ranch a month ago and loved it so much she decided to have her birthday dinner there. Our experience was nothing short of amazing. We were seated outside right on time for our reservation. The patio was cute and inviting. Immediately we got fantastic service from both our waitress and the support staff. We started with the octopus, sushi bites and burrata. The sushi bites came with 3 but we added two more. We all loved them. The octopus was cooked perfectly and the salad pairing was great. The burrata was nothing to write home about since it's a simple dish but still yummy. For my entree I had the sea bass. It was SO good. The portion was great and I loved the white sauce they put on there. My friends got the porkchop (maybe the best porkchop I've ever had?) the rigatoni, and the filet. For the table we got Brussels and truffle fries. There was nothing that we didn't love. For dessert they gave us a complimentary butter cake and popcorn ice cream. Super unique and delicious. Overall I LOVED hero ranch. It is a little on the pricier side but it is meant to be a nice restaurant and I can appreciate that they actually have good sized portions. I can't wait to come back. read more

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Had high hopes after reserving a "nice table for our anniversary" only to get stuck on the path way to the bathroom providing an alternating scent of truffle fries and bathroom cleansers the night through. Expected that something special might be provided by the restaurant since it was our anniversary but was rewarded with under-cooked pork chop and unusually slow service. This is one of our go-to restaurants for special occasions, but on this occasion, they pretty much struck out. It doesn't mean we won't be back as EVERY restaurant can have an off night, but I was surprised when they did nothing special, especially after serving undercooked pork. Note to the manager: please pay a bit more attention to reservation requests and ensure that special occasions are in fact special... I know you aren't a high-end white table cloth restaurant, but we did drop over $200 for the two of us, so try a little harder please! read more

Great dinner, food was amazing, our server (Richard H) was incredible and took great care of us! Had a nice outside table

Food and service were excellent - wine list was limited and California heavy, might have been nice to have some more European wines on there but that is my personal preference ( not everyone's). We sat on the patio which was lovely and warm but there was a mild pine sol smell that wasn't great where we sat. Overall a good spot and I would go back read more

You know what would be nice. If you could actually talk to someone on the phone. I had questions and your AI that answers the phone is no help. The information isn't on you website either. Your AI says best way to reach you is to email. Sure I'll email you so by the time you get back to me there are not more reservations. I guess you can get away with terrible service when your restaurant is anyways booked anyways. Just irritating enough to make me never eat here. read more

Two of us went to hero Ranch for dinner. We are not particularly happy. The appetizer was the chicken slider and that was very good. Dinner was another story. I had a pork chop with a Caesar salad. The Caesar salad had anchovies, but they were not white anchovies, but the dark canned anchovies that are extremely salty. In fact, they were too salty to eat neither I nor my partner like the salad. I had a pork chop for dinner, which I thought was very good, but the brussels sprouts were underdone and really tough. She had halibut and the halibut was overcooked and very dry overall, I would write the restaurant at three. The service was fine and we ate an outside table, which was very good today. read more

All of the food was delicious! Our waitress forgot our appetizers but she ended up gifting us a dessert in the end! We ended up sitting outside and the weather was perfect. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Came here for a weeknight dinner and was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. We sat indoor as it was raining a bit (they have an outdoor area that would be quite nice in the summer). Ordered an appetizer, a salad, and a fish entree for both of us and all of them were quite delicious. The server was attentive and recommended us some dishes (we ordered the fish and dessert he recommended). For Bay Area, this restaurant is actually quite reasonably priced., Will definitely come back again to try other dishes (maybe the tomahawk steak when we have a larger party). read more

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Came here first a girls night dinner and we enjoyed the night. From the drinks to our entrees. This is a fancy spot so it is pricey. But once in a while it's ok to spend for a good night out. We ended up with steak and it was perfectly cooked. Can't wait to go back for more steak. Can't remember which cocktails we got so you know from that it was a good night . read more

We've been going to The Hero Ranch Kitchen for quite some time now, and we try to visit at least once a month, if not twice. The staff are incredibly kind, friendly, and professional, and they always go out of their way to take care of their customers. I can only think of wonderful things to say about the entire team. We've never felt rushed, and the food is impeccable. My favorite dishes -- and my daughter's -- are the pan‑seared salmon and the pan‑seared halibut. My partner loves the Black Angus burger and Mary's rosemary chicken. The stuffed mushrooms and the fried chicken with cornbread are our favorite shared plates, and the berry cobbler is our go‑to dessert. The ambiance is warm and inviting. We always dine outside, and the heat lamps, blankets, and cozy chairs make it perfect. This is truly our favorite restaurant, and we will continue to come often. read more

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Always a great meal! Special thanks to the staff for also making our doggo feel special on his parents' date night. We opted to do a lot of different shareable items. The octopus was cooked perfectly, the hamachi refreshing, and the star of the evening was the beef taco in the Thai taco trio. I found the dessert too sweet, but my husband inhaled it. The Aztec and the Taylor Made cocktails were amazing. Thanks, Richard, for the recommendation! read more

A great spot for date night! This place is bustling and can get busy, we opted to make a reservation in advance on OpenTable. Food: - Fried Cheese Curds: crispy and cheesy - what's not to love? - Stuffed Mushrooms: thought it was just okay overall - 16oz Bone-In Ribeye: the steak was cooked perfectly to the requested medium-rare. The ribeye had some chunks of fat that mix well with the meatier pieces. My boyfriend loved the ribeye. - Braised Short Rib Rigatoni: there was a decent amount of short rib in the pasta. The pasta was cooked well. Overall it was good. Service: Our waiter was great - super friendly and attentive despite it being a busy weeknight during dinner rush. The hostess outside however, she did not smile once and came off cold. When we walked up to her, she didn't even say hi or greet us. She definitely gave off the impression that she did not want to be there and was annoyed, which wasn't a great first impression when you get to the restaurant. Overall, we thought the food was a 4.5/5 and would go back! read more

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