Best Casual Restaurants in Saratoga

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1. The Hero Ranch Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(2673)

Price: Expensive

• American • Saratoga

All reservations are made online at Open Table. A minimum of 24 hours notice of cancellation is required or a charge of $30 will apply.Multiple reservations made by the same party will not be honored. Even if you leave a note on Open Table, our reservation platform will not accommodate this request. We allow a 15 min grace period, from your reservation time to be running late or to be sat at a table.We have set forth dining times allotted for each party; they are as follows:- For parties of 2 we have reserved 1 hour and 45 minutes.- For parties of 4 we have reserved 2 hours.- For parties of 5-6 we have reserved 2 hours and 30 minutes.Outdoor reservations are subject to delay or cancellation depending on weather. Please dress appropriately with warm attire if you are reserving an outdoor table. Outdoor reservations are subject to cancellation depending on weather.If you have any questions regarding your reservation, please contact us at info@theheroranch.com

2. Bella Saratoga

4.7

Exceptional(2162)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Saratoga

Booked 11 times today

We are open for patio dining or pick up! You can order and pay through our website for pick up, or get delivery through DOORDASH, GRUBHUB and UBER EATS! Thank You for your support! Bella Saratoga! About our Restaurant. A romantic Victorian house with intimate indoor and outdoor dining in the heart of Saratoga Village. We feature bountiful portions of award winning pastas, the freshest fish, filet mignon, thin crust pizzas, and homemade deserts with fine wines and cocktails. Stop by for Lunch or weekend Brunch on the way to the Santa Cruz mountains or for dinner before the shows at Villa Montalvo, the Mountain Winery, or the Flint Center. Saratoga, the center of arts and culture, is conveniently located off Highway 85.

3. La Mere Michelle

4.7

Exceptional(432)

Price: Expensive

• French • Saratoga

Since 1972, this charming upscale French restaurant has an atmosphere of a private home throughout. Located in the heart of fashionable Saratoga, it has been owned and operated by the Masek family almost four decades! Renowned for its attention to service and excellent cuisine, la Mère Michelle is a superb combination of traditional ambiance with every modern amenity. Each dining area is decorated in a different style to give an overall impression of comfort and refinement.

4. Tasting House

4.8

Exceptional(519)

Price: Very Expensive

• Global, International • Los Gatos

Booked 18 times today

We believe wine is better with food & food is better with wine. A perfect pairing is an experience everyone should enjoy..often. Our unique approach to food and wine means we are "wine first". We first curate the wine list which includes 65+ wines by the glass and then design a food menu that specifically complements the wine. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Julian Silvera who spent his early culinary career in restaurants in his native NYC. He then took his talents to Florida's Knife and Spoon, where he helped garner a coveted Michelin star. Chef Julian is passionate about sourcing hyperlocal ingredients & has a strong focus on sustainability. Our service team includes ten sommeliers and is proud to offer guests more than 700 wines by the bottle. We are a casually elegant wine bistro open Tues-Sat 5PM to 10PM. The Champagne Bar is open daily noon-10PM. Children are welcome on the patio. The Wine Bistro and Champagne Bar seats adults only. Live Music Nightly.

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5. Gardenia Los Gatos

4.5

Awesome(36)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Los Gatos

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Morgan Eckroth (@morgandrinkscoffee) is teaching coffee classes at Gardenia from December 19-20. She is the 2022 US Barista Champion and will be teaching a Coffee Flight & Tasting class and Latte Art Class. Tickets and more information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/morgan-eckroth-x-gardenia-los-gatos-3869173?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escbGardenia Los Gatos is the flagship location for Gardenia Coffee Inc. Gardenia is in the heart of bustling Los Gatos downtown. We offer coffee, brunch, dinner, and happy hour. Our food is French-Asian fusion and our coffee comes from all around the world.Please note that when making a reservation, you may be placed at a lounge area. This is not traditional seating. Feel free to leave a note if you would like to avoid the lounge areas. We will try our best to accommodate these requests. Thank you so much for your understanding.

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6. Forbes Mill Steakhouse - Los Gatos

4.7

Exceptional(3425)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Los Gatos

Booked 26 times today

At Forbes Mill Steakhouse we offer the finest cuisine, all-natural Wagyu, and Prime Certified Angus Beef. Less than 1.5% of beef is elite enough to meet CAB brand prime standards. Our cuisine is perfectly accompanied by a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence list featuring the finest domestic and international wines to please any palate or budget, all thoughtfully selected by our resident Sommelier. Our professional staff is dedicated to crafting a memorable dining experience for our guests, and they share a commitment to quality and a passion to serve you.

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7. The Lexington House

4.7

Exceptional(298)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Los Gatos

A shared plate dining experience, The Lex offers modern California cuisine with global influences. Chef Ethan Carreon and his team shop 3-4 times a week at the Farmers Markets to offer an ever changing menu in tune with the many seasons of the Bay Area. The Chicken from Fogline Farm and The Lex Burger is a always a stand-out as well as our vegetarian & seafood dishes. Owner Stephen Shelton is the leader of the passionate & authentic service staff on the floor and heads up the well curated cocktail, beer and wine program. Our Patio Dining is a great option for dining or dropping in for a cocktail and a bite around the fire-pit, all offering great views of the hustle & bustle of Downtown Los Gatos. It is well heated & covered for the cool and winter nights (dressing warmly is still recommended). The dining room and bar is a hip, yet sophisticated vibe for date night, a special celebration or just getting together with friends or business colleagues...The vibe is always right!

8. Capers

4.0

Excellent(976)

Price: Moderate

• American • Campbell

Booked 4 times today

Capers Eat And Drink features casual American bistro dining at its finest in a comfortable, cozy , chic setting. Our friendly staff will serve wholesome meals, appetizers, desserts, and we also have a children's menu, all prepared by our awesome team of chefs.Our friendly bartenders can serve your favorite beverages or try one of our signature martinis. As you walk in Capers you'll see a horse-shoe shaped bar with many tables surrounding and our kitchen on the right side.We also have a patio directly in front. Our large menu has many appetizers to choose from , from crispy calamari to carpaccio,and sandwiches such as Monte Cristo to our infamous Grilled Chicken Sandwich, beautiful salads, spinach to wedge, wonderful dinner choices,such as our cajun ahi tuna to porterhouse steak.We have pastas, hearty soups We serve lunch and dinner daily,with a brunch on Sundays.Capers has a happy hour with drink and food specials .Please take our virtual tour at CAPERSEATANDDRINK.COM.

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9. Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza - Los Gatos

4.7

Exceptional(491)

Price: Moderate

• American • Los Gatos

Reservations are for indoor dining only. Patio is first come, first served. If no times are available, we have tables set aside for walk-ins. Per County guidelines, we can only take parties of 6 or less.

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10. Pacific Catch Cupertino

4.4

Awesome(354)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cupertino

Booked 17 times today

Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts. We will be following the most stringent protocols on cleaning, sanitization, social distancing, and protections for employee health including temperature taking and the use of protective masks and gloves.

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San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Came here for Christmas Eve prix fixe menu and it was very lovely. There was live music, great ambience, and delicious food! I dined with my dad and we had great service the entire night, despite hearing that the restaurant was understaffed for the holidays. Great place to spend for the holiday :)
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Gardenia Los GatosPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French• Los Gatos
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4.5
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Dissapointed
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We have been to many steak houses and I will say this was one of the best steaks we have had. This was our annual family Christmas Eve dinner and we were pleasantly surprised at the food. Since this is more Italian, wasn't sure what the steaks would be like. Has the calamari, artichoke, lobster ravioli and clam chowder as an appetizer and all were awesome. Staff was attentive and very good. Highly recommend for dinner. Thank you all and Merry Christmas
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Bella SaratogaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Saratoga
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4.7
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Susan
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was a pleasure to have Christmas Eve dinner at La Mere Michelle. We appreciated the warm, friendly, welcome when we arrived. The French Onion Soup was delicious, complete with a thick layer of cheese. The Chicken Tarragon entree was the best I've ever had with a Tarragon reduction that was divine. My family member ordered the Chicken Forestiere with wild mushroom cream, also delicious. Both entrees had plenty of sauce unlike some restaurants that only provide a few tablespoons, were served with green beans and scalloped potatoes, and were pleasantly filling. We didn't leave hungry. A slice of chocolate hazelnut cake with excellent flavor finished the meal.
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La Mere MichellePrice: Expensive• French• Saratoga
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4.7
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Melanie
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
7 of us celebrated our beautiful friend Erin's 60th Birthday and was treated like celebrities. Our server, Katelyn was outstanding, making excellent cocktail, starter and entree recommendations, ensuring we were all well fed and hydrated, served as our photographer so we had these memories to reflect back on years later! It was a beautiful evening spent with friends, food and fun and highly recommend it for your special occasion!
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The Hero Ranch KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Saratoga
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4.8
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Sandra
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
An amazing experience, and the service was exceptional. The beef Wellington was the best I’ve ever tasted.
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Tasting HousePrice: Very Expensive• Global, International• Los Gatos
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4.8

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68 restaurants available nearby

1. The Hero Ranch Kitchen

2. Bella Saratoga

3. La Mere Michelle

4. Tasting House

5. Gardenia Los Gatos

6. Forbes Mill Steakhouse - Los Gatos

7. The Lexington House

8. Capers

9. Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza - Los Gatos

10. Pacific Catch Cupertino

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