The Hero Ranch Kitchen

4.8

2737 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Hero Ranch Kitchen was created by two friends that had a very simple idea. “Lets create a space and a place that we would want to go to.” “Lets serve our favorite dishes…whether it's the finest Wagyu steaks, or a 1lb burger…lets create a menu that we can all enjoy. Let's use the best ingredients and sell the best wines in the industry at prices that are always fair and approachable.” Let's build our restaurants in a neighborhood community where we can all enjoy each other’s company. HRK is a reflection of our life's greatest hits!” We hope you will enjoy.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Greek, Asian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 17:00–20:00
Phone number
(669) 267-3183
Website
http://www.theheroranchkitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jose Mendoza
Catering
Want The Hero Ranch Kitchen at your next event? We'll be there! Email info@theheroranch.com to get pricing and availability!
Private party facilities
We offer private dining events and experiences. Email info@theheroranch.com for more information. We look forward to hosting you!

Location
14583 Big Basin Way Ste 1A, Saratoga, CA 95070
Area
Saratoga
Cross Street
Big Basin Way/Highway 9
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Saratoga & Saratoga-Los Gatos (E) Bus StationLine 51 Bus Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & CornbreadUSD 24.00
candied bacon | poblano cornbread | fresno honey butter | truffa aioli
Crab CakesUSD 24.00
wild dungeness crab | remoulade | green cabbage slaw with sesame oil | chipotle aioli
Hamachi CarpaccioUSD 24.00
ginger | avocado | fresno jalapeno chili | ponzu vinaigrette | truffle oil | crispy green onion
Mexican Shaved CornUSD 12.00
cilantro aioli | cotija | jalapeno peppers | sour cream | radish | tajín | lime
Stuffed MushroomsUSD 16.00
sausage | cream cheese | garlic | green and white onion | parmesan
Crispy Sushi BitesUSD 24.00
spicy tuna + avocado | hamachi + ginger & white truffle oil | salmon + sweet soy caviar
Thai Taco TrioUSD 24.00
shrimp | tuna | beef | thai peanut sauce | fried onion strings | napa cabbage | sweet peppers | mango slaw
Bacon Wrapped PrawnsUSD 26.00
smoked apple wooed bacon | herb dressing | crispy onion strings | lemon
Tempura Green Beans USD 18.00
poblano pepper aioli
Australian Grass-Fed Lamb ChopsUSD 28.00
lemon herb dressing | tzatziki | cucumber | feta | tomato | relish
Buttermilk Fried Chicken SlidersUSD 24.00
brioche bun | lettuce | tomato | dill pickle | fried onion strings | horseradish aioli
Grilled OctopusUSD 24.00
lemon herb dressing | mixed greens | feta
Ahi TowerUSD 24.00
avocado | ponzu | chili paste | onion and garlic | watermelon radish | wonton chips
Truffle FriesUSD 10.00
kennebec potatoes | white truffle oil | parmesan
Prosciutto Burrata Crostini USD 18.00
basil oil | arugula | balsamic glaze | arugula walnut pesto

Salads

salads can be made without dairy and/or meat

Beet SaladUSD 16.00
red & golden beets | candied pecans | goat cheese | dill | champagne vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts SaladUSD 16.00
candied bacon & pecan | blue cheese crumble | apple | yellow raisins | lemon & pecan vinaigrette
Hero WedgeUSD 16.00
baby iceberg | blue cheese crumble | avocado | candied bacon | cherry tomatoes | corn | sweet peppers | avocado blue cheese dressing
Fork & Knife CaesarUSD 16.00
romaine hearts | parmesan crisp and crostini | sun-dried tomatoes | fried capers | garlic roasted anchovies
Roasted Pumpkin & Kale Salad USD 18.00
roasted butternut squash | feta | toasted walnuts and pumpkin seeds | roasted garlic balsamic vinaigrette

Entrees

7oz Black Angus Braveheart FiletUSD 44.00
truffle butter | urbani black truffle | irish cheddar scalloped potatoes
7oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu FiletUSD 64.00
truffle butter | urbani black truffle | irish cheddar scalloped potatoes
16oz Bone In RibeyeUSD 65.00
truffle butter | balsamic glaze | irish cheddar scalloped potatoes | grilled asparagus
Pan Seared HalibutUSD 38.00
potato mash | sautéed spinach | poached egg | black caviar | lemon beurre blanc
Sweet N' Sticky Country Baby Back RibsUSD 34.00
house-made HRK chipotle BBQ sauce | onion rings | green cabbage slaw with sesame oil
Mary's Organic Rosemary Chicken USD 28.00
chicken breast | mixed basmati rice | broccolini | lemon rosemary butter
Cramy Vegetable Risotto USD 28.00
white onion | mix bell pepper | mushrooms | artichoke | sun dried tomato | parmesan
1/2 Lb Hero Ranch 100% Black Angus BurgerUSD 22.00
ettuce | tomato | onion | bacon | cheddar | mayo brioche bun | kennebec potato chips
Pan Seared SalmonUSD 36.00
celery root purée | grilled eggplant | cherry tomato | almond crusted goat cheese | lemon beurre blanc
14oz Bone-In Apricot Glazed Pork ChopUSD 38.00
potato mash | bacon-infused brussels sprouts | sweet potato chips
Pan Seared ScallopsUSD 38.00
celery root purée | cherry tomatoes | candied bacon | champagne vinaigrette

The Ranch Platter

The Ranch PlatterUSD 275.00
38 oz Tomahawk | 4 Australian Lamb Chops | 2 4oz Lobster tails, Truffle Fries | Grilled Asparagus | Onion Rings

On the Sweet Side

$16

The Best Butter Cake
mascarpone whipped cream | raspberry gel | creme anglaise | fresh strawberry
Caramel Popcorn Sundae
vanilla ice cream | whipped cream | chocolate sauce | caramel sauce
Flourless Chocolate Cake
gluten free flour | guittard chocolate | vanilla ice cream
Ultimate Bread Pudding
orange curacao infused brioche | callebaut chocolate chips | vanilla ice cream | caramel
Berry Cobbler
gram cracker & almond crumble | vanilla ice cream | mascarpone whipped cream

After Dinner Drinks

Hero Ranch Espresso MartiniUSD 16.00
titos | mr. black | illy espresso | trader vic's white chocolate liqueur
CoffeeUSD 5.00
CappuccinoUSD 5.00
LatteUSD 5.00
Espresso
- SingleUSD 4.00
- DoubleUSD 6.00
Hot TeaUSD 4.00
N/V Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny PortUSD 12.00
N/V Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny PortUSD 16.00
2012 Dolce Late HarvestUSD 14.00

Cocktails

Spiced HarmonyUSD 20.00
macallan harmony vibrant oak | st. elizabeth all spice dram | spiced apple puree | lemon | egg white | bitters
Preacher Punch
Don Fulano blanco tequila | guava puree | aperol | lime juice
Bloomade
ketel one botanicals | jasmine green tea | lillet blanc | peach & orange blossom | soda
La Madera Rosa
nosotros anejo tequila | nosotros mezcal | hibiscos | lemon
Riddle Me This
no. 3 gin | lychee liqueur | st. germaine | hibiscus | lemon | simple
Hero Old Fashioned
buffalo trace bourbon | cocoa nib & coffee | simple | angostura bitters
Mind Games USD 16.00
titos vodka | pamplemousse liquer | grapefruit juice | grapefruit soda | lemon | grenadine

Premium

The Executive
remy martin 1738 | amaro montenegro | peach liqueur | bitters | lemon
Barrelled Aged Negroni
botanist gin | carpano antica | campari | barrel aged 3 months

Mocktails

Easy Breezy
pineapple juice | lemon juice | simple | ginger beer
Razelberry Spritz
razpberry puree | lime juice | orgeat | soda

Wine

Sparkling

N/V | LVE | CAUSD 30.00
BOTTLE
N/V | Sterling Brut | Napa USD 30.00
Bottle
N/V | Veuve Cliquot | FranceUSD 70.00
Bottle
N/V | Dom Perignon | FranceUSD 220.00
Bottle

Chardonnay

2021 Rombauer | Napa ValleyUSD 50.00
Bottle
2021 Flowers | Sonoma CoastUSD 50.00
Bottle
2022 Far Niente | Napa Valley USD 60.00

Rosé

2022 Belle GlosUSD 30.00
Bottle

Sauvignon Blanc

2021 Brassfield | High Valley USD 35.00
Bottle
2021 Rombauer | Napa ValleyUSD 35.00
Bottle

Merlot

2020 Duckhorn | Napa ValleyUSD 60.00

Pinot Noir

2021 Belle Glos | "Los Alturas" | SLHUSD 50.00
Bottle
2020 Goldeneye | Anderson ValleyUSD 55.00
Bottle
2021 Flowers | Sonoma CoastUSD 50.00
Bottle
2019 Emeritus | Russian River USD 55.00
Bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 Austin Hope | Paso RoblesUSD 60.00
Bottle
2019 Silver Oak | Alexander ValleyUSD 115.00
Bottle
2021 Pine Ridge | Napa USD 60.00
Bottle
2019 Jordan | Alexander Valley USD 70.00
2020 Duckhorn | Napa ValleyUSD 70.00
Bottle
2020 Nickel & Nickel "State Ranch" | Napa ValleyUSD 125.00
Bottle

Red Blend

2019 The Prisoner | Napa ValleyUSD 50.00
Bottle
2019 Justin "Isosceles" | Paso RoblesUSD 70.00
Bottle

What 2,737 people are saying

The Hero Ranch Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Jose / Silicon Valley
Great for outdoor dining
San Jose / Silicon Valley
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Hero Ranch Kitchen boasts an "outstanding" dining experience with "exceptional" food and service. Celebrated for "great preparation" and "super friendly" staff, it's perfect for special occasions. Patrons rave about the "amazing" halibut and diverse menu offerings. Reservations are recommended, as it's a popular choice for its "incredible value" and vibrant atmosphere.

2,737 Reviews

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Scott VIP
San Francisco20 reviews
4.0
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We sat outside and split a ribeye and had a brussels sprout salad and finished with butter cake all of which were excellent.
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Anne VIP
San Francisco53 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing dinner at Hero Ranch on Saturday! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The real standouts of the night were the incredible staff—Manny, Allan, General Manager and our server Jasmine went above and beyond to make our experience special. Their attentiveness, friendliness, and professionalism truly set the tone for a great evening. And the food? Absolutely fantastic! Every dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. You can tell they put a lot of care into their menu and ingredients. We look forward to our next visit to Hero Ranch!
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Sanjay
San Francisco7 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a fantastic experience at Hero Ranch Kitchen in Saratoga. The menu offered plenty of choices, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful. Prices felt reasonable for the area, and the lively atmosphere made for a fun evening for us—just note it might not be the best spot for someone looking for an intimate setting. The cocktails were solid, though not quite outstanding, and while the service wasn’t overly attentive, it was certainly efficient. All in all, a great place for a fun night out with friends for good food and drinks.
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Sabrina
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything is amazing here, service is helpful and patient. You can order anything on the menu with confidence that it will be perfectly cooked and seasoned.
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Tami VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience. The food was great! Had the short ribs. Best I ever had. I love that they price their wines very reasonably so you can enjoy a great bottle of wine without paying a fortune. Our waitress, Kaitlyn was so great too. She made it a really excellent dining experience. Hats off to chef and staff!
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andrew
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly, this place is a gem in sleepy downtown Saratoga. The food is fresh, farm to table, the ambiance is warm yet artsy and fun, the staff goes above and beyond to make sure you feel like you are the stars of the evening. The menu is incredible. The food is delicious and savory. It's a special place to go with friends or family to celebrate or just to be somewhere elevated where you can check your baggage at the curb, and decompress over a beautiful experience at Hero.
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Jeff
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to HRK at least 3 times now and absolutely love it. The food is always excellent and the service top notch. We also really love that there is no corkage, so we can bring our own wine and spend more money on the food. :)
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best server!! Amanda helped us celebrate our friends birthday. She was very attentive always had a smile on her face. We would come back just for Amanda’s service.
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Jeannette VIP
Central Coast32 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
David was an excellent server. The pork chop was excellent. The short rib special was not tender, however flavorful. The hamburger was fair. A bit overcooked. Truffle fries and kale and pesr salad were great. We felt the flour less chocolate cake was good but overpriced. Probably would not return.
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Linda VIP
San Francisco61 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful food, very well presented. Service is excellent. Pricey, but a great meal. Very, very loud tonight
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FAQs

The Hero Ranch Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (669) 267-3183.

The Hero Ranch Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2737 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14583 Big Basin Way Ste 1A, Saratoga, CA 95070

Additional information

Cross Street
Big Basin Way/Highway 9
Area
Saratoga
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 17:00–20:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Greek, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Saratoga & Saratoga-Los Gatos (E) Bus StationLine 51 Bus Stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jose Mendoza
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theheroranchkitchen.com/
Phone number
(669) 267-3183
Catering
Want The Hero Ranch Kitchen at your next event? We'll be there! Email info@theheroranch.com to get pricing and availability!
Private party facilities
We offer private dining events and experiences. Email info@theheroranch.com for more information. We look forward to hosting you!

The Hero Ranch Kitchen

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pan Seared Halibut

Beet Salad

Brussels Sprouts Salad

Starters

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & CornbreadUSD 24.00

Crab CakesUSD 24.00

Hamachi CarpaccioUSD 24.00

Mexican Shaved CornUSD 12.00

Stuffed MushroomsUSD 16.00

Crispy Sushi BitesUSD 24.00

Thai Taco TrioUSD 24.00

Bacon Wrapped PrawnsUSD 26.00

Tempura Green Beans USD 18.00

Australian Grass-Fed Lamb ChopsUSD 28.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken SlidersUSD 24.00

Grilled OctopusUSD 24.00

Ahi TowerUSD 24.00

Truffle FriesUSD 10.00

Prosciutto Burrata Crostini USD 18.00

Salads

Beet SaladUSD 16.00

Brussels Sprouts SaladUSD 16.00

Hero WedgeUSD 16.00

Fork & Knife CaesarUSD 16.00

Roasted Pumpkin & Kale Salad USD 18.00

Entrees

7oz Black Angus Braveheart FiletUSD 44.00

7oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu FiletUSD 64.00

16oz Bone In RibeyeUSD 65.00

Pan Seared HalibutUSD 38.00

Sweet N' Sticky Country Baby Back RibsUSD 34.00

Mary's Organic Rosemary Chicken USD 28.00

Cramy Vegetable Risotto USD 28.00

1/2 Lb Hero Ranch 100% Black Angus BurgerUSD 22.00

Pan Seared SalmonUSD 36.00

14oz Bone-In Apricot Glazed Pork ChopUSD 38.00

Pan Seared ScallopsUSD 38.00

The Ranch Platter

The Ranch PlatterUSD 275.00

On the Sweet Side

The Best Butter Cake

Caramel Popcorn Sundae

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Ultimate Bread Pudding

Berry Cobbler

After Dinner Drinks

Hero Ranch Espresso MartiniUSD 16.00

CoffeeUSD 5.00

CappuccinoUSD 5.00

LatteUSD 5.00

Espresso

Hot TeaUSD 4.00

N/V Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny PortUSD 12.00

N/V Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny PortUSD 16.00

2012 Dolce Late HarvestUSD 14.00

Cocktails

Spiced HarmonyUSD 20.00

Preacher Punch

Bloomade

La Madera Rosa

Riddle Me This

Hero Old Fashioned

Mind Games USD 16.00

Premium

The Executive

Barrelled Aged Negroni

Mocktails

Easy Breezy

Razelberry Spritz

Wine

Sparkling

N/V | LVE | CAUSD 30.00

N/V | Sterling Brut | Napa USD 30.00

N/V | Veuve Cliquot | FranceUSD 70.00

N/V | Dom Perignon | FranceUSD 220.00