615089 Sun Apr 26 11:19:28 -0700 2009 6 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 4629943 Got tickets to a show at Mountain Winery. They have a restaurant there, with a $55 3-course meal. Menu looks okay. Anyone had the food? If not, any suggestions close by? We'll be driving down from Oakland. thanks. Sun Apr 26 11:19:28 -0700 2009 13670 Bryan Gros 1 4630699 It has been awhile but the food at the Mt. Winery was just OK ~ in Saratoga there are a few restraurants : Bella Saratoga (nice little patio), La Fondue (pricey) Mouton Noir, Sent Sovi. You will drive through Saratoga on Big Basin Way to get to the winery so you won't miss them. I would make a reservation as these restaurants are booked up when there is a concert at the winery, Sun Apr 26 17:12:00 -0700 2009 4629943 286415 nancy2 1 4631528 Food is just ok, perhaps slightly better than a catered wedding at the Holiday Inn. It's all about the view though, the view is worth at least $30. Mon Apr 27 01:32:41 -0700 2009 4629943 18141 KathyM 1 4632468 Been a while but we always enjoyed our meals at The Basin in town. More recently in Feb., a friend of mine treated me to lunch at Ristorante Da Mario. Really enjoyed the bread/olive oil & entree of mushroom ravioli. Friendly owner, servers - nice addition to downtown Saratoga. http://www.ristorantedamario.com/index.php?page=home Mon Apr 27 10:01:00 -0700 2009 4629943 108661 ceekskat 1 4634132 Here is a very strong response: don't do it. My wife and I went to see Fiona Apple few years back, with the three-course meal. Food was unacceptably bad- steak was tough, risotto was a starchy mush. They did not do anything acceptable. You are better off eating at the cafe or bringing your own wine & cheese. Mon Apr 27 17:46:05 -0700 2009 4629943 283719 yasuosonoda 2 4634152 +1 Mon Apr 27 17:55:51 -0700 2009 4634132 17723 lexdevil 3 4634802 Hmm, it wasn't so bad the one time we tried it. The biggest problems we had were all the bees on the patio. The price is high for the quality, granted, but you're paying for the convenience, the atmosphere, and the view. They also have a new buffet option this year that we will be trying out. Michael Mon Apr 27 23:24:38 -0700 2009 4634152 10707 mdg