Guidebook for Saratoga Springs
Food Scene
Probably the best, most interesting restaurant in town. And, certainly one of the most expensive. If you're considering going I strongly suggest a reservation, unless you are willing to sit at the bar. The food and service are always excellent.
14 locals recommend
15 Church St
15 Church StreetProbably the best, most interesting restaurant in town. And, certainly one of the most expensive. If you're considering going I strongly suggest a reservation, unless you are willing to sit at the bar. The food and service are always excellent.
A more casual spot featuring wood fired pizza and other signature entrees. The bar is particularly good here. The food is consistently good and it tends to be a hang-out place for locals in their 20s-30s. They also serve a great brunch on weekends.
74 locals recommend
Max London's
466 BroadwayA more casual spot featuring wood fired pizza and other signature entrees. The bar is particularly good here. The food is consistently good and it tends to be a hang-out place for locals in their 20s-30s. They also serve a great brunch on weekends.
Northern Italian place downtown owned by same family that owns Il Forno Toscano. Very good, authentic Italian food. Reservation a must.
42 locals recommend
Chianti Il Ristorante
18 Division StNorthern Italian place downtown owned by same family that owns Il Forno Toscano. Very good, authentic Italian food. Reservation a must.
Very good Italian place with fabulous decor. The food is also very good and centered around wood fired pizza and nicely prepared Italian fare. This is child-friendly. Can be crowded, so reservations suggested.
34 locals recommend
Forno Bistro
541 BroadwayVery good Italian place with fabulous decor. The food is also very good and centered around wood fired pizza and nicely prepared Italian fare. This is child-friendly. Can be crowded, so reservations suggested.
Owned by same family Forno Bistro. Spanish food, centering around a tapas menu. Paella is great. The cocktails and beer menu are just average. They are open for lunch.
48 locals recommend
Boca Bistro
384 BroadwayOwned by same family Forno Bistro. Spanish food, centering around a tapas menu. Paella is great. The cocktails and beer menu are just average. They are open for lunch.
Local favorite from the 1930s. Southern food including excellent (and famous) fried chicken.
53 locals recommend
Hattie's
45 Phila StLocal favorite from the 1930s. Southern food including excellent (and famous) fried chicken.
If you're looking to get out of town this is an old-school French restaurant about 15 mins from downtown. You'll feel like it is 1975 when you walk in. Food is authentic French food, but can be boring and uninspired.
6 locals recommend
Chez Pierre
Saratoga RoadIf you're looking to get out of town this is an old-school French restaurant about 15 mins from downtown. You'll feel like it is 1975 when you walk in. Food is authentic French food, but can be boring and uninspired.
New restaurant right on Saratoga Lake. Food is excellent and the view is spectacular. Can be crowded and they don't accept reservations. So, be prepared to wait. But, the good news is there is a wonderful lawn and beach area to hang out on while you're waiting for a table! They also have live music on weekends. Child-friendly.
18 locals recommend
Lake Local
550 Union AveNew restaurant right on Saratoga Lake. Food is excellent and the view is spectacular. Can be crowded and they don't accept reservations. So, be prepared to wait. But, the good news is there is a wonderful lawn and beach area to hang out on while you're waiting for a table! They also have live music on weekends. Child-friendly.
Great, but very small, family-operated Italian restaurant. Only has approximately 8 tables. Food is always special. Reservations a must. Wine and beer only.
Mio Posto
68 Putnam StreetGreat, but very small, family-operated Italian restaurant. Only has approximately 8 tables. Food is always special. Reservations a must. Wine and beer only.
Sweet Mimi's Café & Bakery
47 Phila StGreat breakfast spot.
Old-world, famous local restaurant. Decor dating from the 1940s. Great cocktails and the food is always top-notch. Reservations strongly recommended. They also usually have a weekend brunch. Somewhat child-friendly.
20 locals recommend
Sperry's
30 1/2 Caroline StOld-world, famous local restaurant. Decor dating from the 1940s. Great cocktails and the food is always top-notch. Reservations strongly recommended. They also usually have a weekend brunch. Somewhat child-friendly.
Nice spot for breakfast or lunch with outdoor dining. They are also open for dinner. Child-friendly.
23 locals recommend
Scallions
44 Lake AveNice spot for breakfast or lunch with outdoor dining. They are also open for dinner. Child-friendly.
Plum Dandy Frozen Yogurt
Great frozen yogurt bar with many toppings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very good selection of hard-to-find beer on tap, top-shelf liquors, and fine food. Cocktails are usually the best in town. Fun place to hang out with friends. Somewhat kid-friendly, but definitely a grown-up place to hang out.
59 locals recommend
Henry Street Taproom
86 Henry StVery good selection of hard-to-find beer on tap, top-shelf liquors, and fine food. Cocktails are usually the best in town. Fun place to hang out with friends. Somewhat kid-friendly, but definitely a grown-up place to hang out.
Absolutely amazing selection of single malt scotch and bourbon. Cocktails are great. They don't serve food and it can be crowded and noisy on weekend nights - especially during the summer. But, it is worth going to due to its notoriety. They have live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights year-round (9 pm to 1 am).
42 locals recommend
9 Maple Ave
9 Maple AveAbsolutely amazing selection of single malt scotch and bourbon. Cocktails are great. They don't serve food and it can be crowded and noisy on weekend nights - especially during the summer. But, it is worth going to due to its notoriety. They have live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights year-round (9 pm to 1 am).
Brew pub downtown. Burgers and sandwiches are particularly good. Can be busy and loud, even on weeknights. Outdoor patio is a great spot to hang.
170 locals recommend
Druthers Brewing Company
381 BroadwayBrew pub downtown. Burgers and sandwiches are particularly good. Can be busy and loud, even on weeknights. Outdoor patio is a great spot to hang.
New cocktail bar in town. They feature signature drinks and small plates.
77 locals recommend
Hamlet & Ghost
24 Caroline StNew cocktail bar in town. They feature signature drinks and small plates.
Arts & Culture
Great modern art museum. Exhibits usually include cutting edge artists active on the scene today.
25 locals recommend
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College
815 N BroadwayGreat modern art museum. Exhibits usually include cutting edge artists active on the scene today.
Great, but largely unknown museum (outside of the area) in Glens Falls. Their permanent collection includes: Rembrandt, Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, and a host of other masters. They also have great traveling exhibits.
51 locals recommend
The Hyde Collection
161 Warren StGreat, but largely unknown museum (outside of the area) in Glens Falls. Their permanent collection includes: Rembrandt, Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, and a host of other masters. They also have great traveling exhibits.
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
191 Union AveGreat museum on the history of dance.
Museum featuring history of New York State military.
13 locals recommend
NEW YORK STATE MILITARY MUSEUM
61 Lake AveMuseum featuring history of New York State military.
Essentials
Very good market nearby. Has a wide selection of essentials and organic foods. The meat and baked goods cases are excellent. Good selection of beer.
43 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
664 Loudon RdVery good market nearby. Has a wide selection of essentials and organic foods. The meat and baked goods cases are excellent. Good selection of beer.
Eddy's Beverage Inc
112 Excelsior AveUnbelievable selection of beer from all over the world.
Fabulous grocery store at Wilton Mall. It is similar to Whole Foods Market, but on a slightly smaller scale. Great products and service.
23 locals recommend
Healthy Living Market and Café
3065 NY-50Fabulous grocery store at Wilton Mall. It is similar to Whole Foods Market, but on a slightly smaller scale. Great products and service.
Parks & Nature
Great state park featuring golf, tennis, hiking trails, picnic areas, the performing arts center, automobile museum, and theater.
196 locals recommend
Saratoga Spa State Park
19 Roosevelt DrGreat state park featuring golf, tennis, hiking trails, picnic areas, the performing arts center, automobile museum, and theater.
Site of most important battle of Revolutionary War.
79 locals recommend
Saratoga National Historical Park
648 New York 32Site of most important battle of Revolutionary War.
Entertainment & Activities
Famous amphitheater that hosts NYC ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and features many concerts throughout the summer in all genres.
336 locals recommend
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
108 Avenue of the PinesFamous amphitheater that hosts NYC ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and features many concerts throughout the summer in all genres.
Putnam Place
63 Putnam StDive bar that features live music - often attracts well-known bands.
Great, newly constructed movie theater. They do sell tickets with reserved seats.
46 locals recommend
Bow Tie Cinemas
19 Railroad PlGreat, newly constructed movie theater. They do sell tickets with reserved seats.
Iconic horse track dating from late 19th century. Features thorough bread racing in July and August.
166 locals recommend
Saratoga Race Course
267 Union AveIconic horse track dating from late 19th century. Features thorough bread racing in July and August.
Features video slots, restaurants, horse track, hotel, Morton's Steakhouse, and entertainment.
76 locals recommend
Saratoga Casino Hotel
342 Jefferson StFeatures video slots, restaurants, horse track, hotel, Morton's Steakhouse, and entertainment.
Shopping
One of the best 'main streets' in the country. Spend a day wandering into shops and snacking your way around town!
25 locals recommend
Broadway
BroadwayOne of the best 'main streets' in the country. Spend a day wandering into shops and snacking your way around town!