The Best of Saratoga
Fine Dining/Date Night
Whether inside, at a cozy table of booth, or soaking up the scene in the hip patio/bar (with retractable roof), you can't go wrong here. The food is SO good; THE place for a date night or small group dinner. Reservations are a must (though you may be able to snag a spontaneous spot at a bar - inside or out). Approximately an 8 minute walk from home - straight up Lake Avenue.
See: https://www.15churchrestaurant.com/
53 habitants recommandent
15 Church
15 Church StWhether inside, at a cozy table of booth, or soaking up the scene in the hip patio/bar (with retractable roof), you can't go wrong here. The food is SO good; THE place for a date night or small group dinner. Reservations are a must (though you may be able to snag a spontaneous spot at a bar - inside or out). Approximately an 8 minute walk from home - straight up Lake Avenue.
See: https://www.15churchrestaurant.com/
A five minute walk from home; perfect for a special date night. Reservations are a must (unless you grab one of the few spots at the bar spontaneously). The most incredible Italian food, prepared by Chef Danny and hosted by his parter Patti and attentive servers. A cozy, lively, bustling atmosphere that makes you feel like you're part of something. The food is incredible!
See: https://www.osteriadanny.com/
51 habitants recommandent
Osteria Danny
26 Henry StA five minute walk from home; perfect for a special date night. Reservations are a must (unless you grab one of the few spots at the bar spontaneously). The most incredible Italian food, prepared by Chef Danny and hosted by his parter Patti and attentive servers. A cozy, lively, bustling atmosphere that makes you feel like you're part of something. The food is incredible!
See: https://www.osteriadanny.com/
The food is creative and first-rate. An energetic, fresh atmosphere. Reservations recommended. A 12 minute walk or so from home - just off Broadway.
See: https://seneca-saratoga.com/
23 habitants recommandent
Seneca Restaurant
17 Division StThe food is creative and first-rate. An energetic, fresh atmosphere. Reservations recommended. A 12 minute walk or so from home - just off Broadway.
See: https://seneca-saratoga.com/
A 20-minute drive in quaint Ballston Spa, the comfortable atmosphere and excellent food make this worth the trip! Reservations recommended.
See: http://www.nextdoorkitchenandbar.com/
21 habitants recommandent
Next Door Kitchen and Bar
51 Front StA 20-minute drive in quaint Ballston Spa, the comfortable atmosphere and excellent food make this worth the trip! Reservations recommended.
See: http://www.nextdoorkitchenandbar.com/
Dine on a large patio, overlooking the golf course while enjoying first-rate service and food. The menu offers a range of prices and offerings and the setting feels special and removed from the hubbub of town. This is primarily a summertime recommendation. Reservations recommended. A 5-10 minute drive from home, past the Track.
See: https://primeatsaratoganational.com/prime-restaurant/
32 habitants recommandent
Prime at Saratoga National
458 Union AveDine on a large patio, overlooking the golf course while enjoying first-rate service and food. The menu offers a range of prices and offerings and the setting feels special and removed from the hubbub of town. This is primarily a summertime recommendation. Reservations recommended. A 5-10 minute drive from home, past the Track.
See: https://primeatsaratoganational.com/prime-restaurant/
Outdoor Fun
Rent a kayak or paddleboard, and explore Fish Creek and Saratoga Lake. Shares a parking lot with Harvest and Hearth restaurant, home to incredible wood fired pizza (try the Mamie's Poppy Salad too!). Dine or take out before or after you paddle.
See: https://www.kayakshak.com/
57 habitants recommandent
Kayak Shak
251 Stafford Bridge RdRent a kayak or paddleboard, and explore Fish Creek and Saratoga Lake. Shares a parking lot with Harvest and Hearth restaurant, home to incredible wood fired pizza (try the Mamie's Poppy Salad too!). Dine or take out before or after you paddle.
See: https://www.kayakshak.com/
A lovely, easy destination hike; about 45 minute drive.
See: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/shelving-rock-mountain-and-shelving-rock-falls-trail
23 habitants recommandent
Shelving Rock Falls
A lovely, easy destination hike; about 45 minute drive.
See: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/shelving-rock-mountain-and-shelving-rock-falls-trail
There are so many facets to this natural wonderland! Hike, picnic, bike, golf, walk. We're glad to suggest routes and highlights!
See: https://www.saratoga.com/hotspots/saratoga-spa-state-park/
196 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de Saratoga Spa
19 Roosevelt DrThere are so many facets to this natural wonderland! Hike, picnic, bike, golf, walk. We're glad to suggest routes and highlights!
See: https://www.saratoga.com/hotspots/saratoga-spa-state-park/
We have a vibrant Farmer's Market, most of the year located just down the hill from us on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Be sure to check out the website, as the location changes seasonally.
See: https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/
33 habitants recommandent
Saratoga Farmers' Market
3065 New York 50We have a vibrant Farmer's Market, most of the year located just down the hill from us on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Be sure to check out the website, as the location changes seasonally.
See: https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/
A nice public golf course, within the Spa State Park.
See: https://www.saratogaspagolf.com/
44 habitants recommandent
Saratoga Spa Par 29 Golf Course
60 Roosevelt DrA nice public golf course, within the Spa State Park.
See: https://www.saratogaspagolf.com/
Our lovely park, complete with open laws, ducks, a carousel, relaxing and people watching. Grab a cone at nearby Ben & Jerry's and go for a stroll.
See: https://www.saratoga.com/hotspots/congress-park/
81 habitants recommandent
Congress Park
268 BroadwayOur lovely park, complete with open laws, ducks, a carousel, relaxing and people watching. Grab a cone at nearby Ben & Jerry's and go for a stroll.
See: https://www.saratoga.com/hotspots/congress-park/
On the south side of town, near the entrance to the Saratoga Spa State Park on Sundays, and Thursday afternoons in the summer.
See: http://www.spacityfarmersmarket.com/
19 habitants recommandent
Spa City Farmers' Market
65 S BroadwayOn the south side of town, near the entrance to the Saratoga Spa State Park on Sundays, and Thursday afternoons in the summer.
See: http://www.spacityfarmersmarket.com/
Breakfast/Brunch/Coffee
Outrageously good breakfast, brunch and lunch. Plus, the BEST chocolate chip cookies and baked goods. There is usually a wait on the weekends, so be ready. You can get on the wait list in advance, however, using the No Wait app through Yelp; then receive a text ten minutes before your table is ready. A 10 minute walk (or less) from home. This is the breakfast hotspot in Saratoga, for good reason! Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
See: https://sweetmimiscafe.com/
56 habitants recommandent
Sweet Mimi's Café & Bakery
47 Phila StOutrageously good breakfast, brunch and lunch. Plus, the BEST chocolate chip cookies and baked goods. There is usually a wait on the weekends, so be ready. You can get on the wait list in advance, however, using the No Wait app through Yelp; then receive a text ten minutes before your table is ready. A 10 minute walk (or less) from home. This is the breakfast hotspot in Saratoga, for good reason! Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
See: https://sweetmimiscafe.com/
A European-inspired bakery and coffee shop; feels like a fancy little escape. Also has delicious soups, salads, and refined sandwiches. Perfect to settle in at a table for two for a treat and a chat. See: https://www.mrslondonsbakery.com/
66 habitants recommandent
Mrs. London's Bakery
464 BroadwayA European-inspired bakery and coffee shop; feels like a fancy little escape. Also has delicious soups, salads, and refined sandwiches. Perfect to settle in at a table for two for a treat and a chat. See: https://www.mrslondonsbakery.com/
THE gathering spot in the heart of Saratoga, at all times of the day; mainly for coffee and bagels. Casual and lively. 10 minute walk from home.
See: https://www.uncommongrounds.com/locations/saratoga-springs/
95 habitants recommandent
Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Tea
402 BroadwayTHE gathering spot in the heart of Saratoga, at all times of the day; mainly for coffee and bagels. Casual and lively. 10 minute walk from home.
See: https://www.uncommongrounds.com/locations/saratoga-springs/
Great bunch spot, especially if you're in a mimosa kind of mood. Very good for dinner, as well! 7 minutes or so from home - straight up Lake and a quick left.
See: https://www.maxlondonsrestaurant.com/
74 habitants recommandent
Max London's
466 BroadwayGreat bunch spot, especially if you're in a mimosa kind of mood. Very good for dinner, as well! 7 minutes or so from home - straight up Lake and a quick left.
See: https://www.maxlondonsrestaurant.com/
A nice stop for coffee and pastries or a soup/salad-type lunch, plus delicious bread, cupcakes, and such. And... 100% of proceeds are donated to charitable causes! Eat in, on the patio, or grab and go and cross the street to enjoy in Congress Park. 10 minute walk from home.
See: https://www.saratogabreadbasket.com/
23 habitants recommandent
The Bread Basket Bakery
65 Spring StA nice stop for coffee and pastries or a soup/salad-type lunch, plus delicious bread, cupcakes, and such. And... 100% of proceeds are donated to charitable causes! Eat in, on the patio, or grab and go and cross the street to enjoy in Congress Park. 10 minute walk from home.
See: https://www.saratogabreadbasket.com/
Brewery by night, weekend breakfast spot by day... a short walk up Lake Avenue to the Walt Cafe for breakfast sandwiches, homemade Pop Tarts (!), coffee, etc. A funky and cozy coffee shop atmosphere.
See: https://www.waltandwhitmanbrewing.com/cafe-menu
29 habitants recommandent
Walt and Whitman Brewing
20 Lake AveBrewery by night, weekend breakfast spot by day... a short walk up Lake Avenue to the Walt Cafe for breakfast sandwiches, homemade Pop Tarts (!), coffee, etc. A funky and cozy coffee shop atmosphere.
See: https://www.waltandwhitmanbrewing.com/cafe-menu
A brunch-with-drinks brunch spot on Broadway with a varied menu. See: https://www.themercsaratoga.com/
17 habitants recommandent
The Merc
430 BroadwayA brunch-with-drinks brunch spot on Broadway with a varied menu. See: https://www.themercsaratoga.com/
Lively, Casual Food & Drink
Our favorite neighborhood pub. A 4 minute walk from home; outdoor seating on the street in summer and two cozy fireplaces in winter. Shuffleboard too. The BEST burger in Saratoga! "Hip, bustling destination with rustic decor offering craft beer, cocktails & New American eats."
See: https://www.henrystreettaproom.com/
59 habitants recommandent
Henry Street Taproom
86 Henry StOur favorite neighborhood pub. A 4 minute walk from home; outdoor seating on the street in summer and two cozy fireplaces in winter. Shuffleboard too. The BEST burger in Saratoga! "Hip, bustling destination with rustic decor offering craft beer, cocktails & New American eats."
See: https://www.henrystreettaproom.com/
A Saratoga favorite for Mexican fare and a festive environment. Always hopping, with outstanding food and attention to detail. A hotspot on a Mondays, when many other places are closed. Reservations might be wise.
See: https://www.cantinasaratoga.com/
83 habitants recommandent
Cantina
408 BroadwayA Saratoga favorite for Mexican fare and a festive environment. Always hopping, with outstanding food and attention to detail. A hotspot on a Mondays, when many other places are closed. Reservations might be wise.
See: https://www.cantinasaratoga.com/
So close to home! A unique brewery, artfully decorated, featuring craft beer, famous deep dish pizza, and other menu specialties. See: https://www.waltandwhitmanbrewing.com/
29 habitants recommandent
Walt and Whitman Brewing
20 Lake AveSo close to home! A unique brewery, artfully decorated, featuring craft beer, famous deep dish pizza, and other menu specialties. See: https://www.waltandwhitmanbrewing.com/
The casual dining hotspot on Broadway, especially on the covered patio in the summer. Menu features creative comfort food (i.e. cast iron skillets of mac and cheese). Reservations may be wise, or put your name on a list and go for a stroll.
See: https://www.druthersbrewing.com/locations/saratoga-springs/
170 habitants recommandent
Druthers Brewing Company
381 BroadwayThe casual dining hotspot on Broadway, especially on the covered patio in the summer. Menu features creative comfort food (i.e. cast iron skillets of mac and cheese). Reservations may be wise, or put your name on a list and go for a stroll.
See: https://www.druthersbrewing.com/locations/saratoga-springs/
Always hopping in the summer, this lakefront casual dining destination is just a few miles out of town. Be prepared to put your name on a list and grab a drink and sit by the lake for a while! Tip: you could consider sending an advance party to put your name on the list, then come home for a bit if there's a long wait. Or, try going during non-prime hours.
See: https://www.550waterfront.com/
63 habitants recommandent
550 Waterfront
550 Union AveAlways hopping in the summer, this lakefront casual dining destination is just a few miles out of town. Be prepared to put your name on a list and grab a drink and sit by the lake for a while! Tip: you could consider sending an advance party to put your name on the list, then come home for a bit if there's a long wait. Or, try going during non-prime hours.
See: https://www.550waterfront.com/
Takeout/Delivery
A bustling neighborhood place that pretty much has you covered for breakfast (egg sandwiches are great!), lunch, or dinner. Walk 10 minutes or so, or they'll deliver. Catering too (their taco bar for a group is fantastic). See: https://www.springstreetdeli.net/
24 habitants recommandent
Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria
132 Spring StA bustling neighborhood place that pretty much has you covered for breakfast (egg sandwiches are great!), lunch, or dinner. Walk 10 minutes or so, or they'll deliver. Catering too (their taco bar for a group is fantastic). See: https://www.springstreetdeli.net/
Also for dine-in, though it's a small place. Our go-to for Indian cuisine. Everything is delicious! A 5 minute walk from home.
See: https://www.karavallisaratoga.com/
16 habitants recommandent
Karavalli Regional Cuisine
47 Caroline StAlso for dine-in, though it's a small place. Our go-to for Indian cuisine. Everything is delicious! A 5 minute walk from home.
See: https://www.karavallisaratoga.com/
We also enjoy dining inside, where there's plenty of room and attentive servers. Sure to please! 10 minute walk, or less.
See: https://sushithaigarden.com/
26 habitants recommandent
Sushi Thai Garden
44 Phila StWe also enjoy dining inside, where there's plenty of room and attentive servers. Sure to please! 10 minute walk, or less.
See: https://sushithaigarden.com/
Also known as "Tacos and Donuts" -- that's exactly what this place is, and it's SO good! Pretty much just a takeout or pop-in place, order tacos in a wide variety of flavors and/or warm AMAZING mini donuts in unique flavors. For a group, the signature taco box is the BEST! See: https://www.eattaquero.com/
15 habitants recommandent
Taquero
68 Putnam StAlso known as "Tacos and Donuts" -- that's exactly what this place is, and it's SO good! Pretty much just a takeout or pop-in place, order tacos in a wide variety of flavors and/or warm AMAZING mini donuts in unique flavors. For a group, the signature taco box is the BEST! See: https://www.eattaquero.com/
Happy Hour
Within the fabulous Adelphi Hotel, a spot for craft cocktails, along with small bites, sushi, and such. The spot to go when you want a fancy drink in a spot that's not stuffy, but feels like a special night out. Reservations accepted. See: https://morrisseyslounge.com/
17 habitants recommandent
Morrissey's Lounge
365 BroadwayWithin the fabulous Adelphi Hotel, a spot for craft cocktails, along with small bites, sushi, and such. The spot to go when you want a fancy drink in a spot that's not stuffy, but feels like a special night out. Reservations accepted. See: https://morrisseyslounge.com/
A cozy neighborhood pub near the track, a good option any time of year (cozy in winter, outdoor seating in summer). Great happy hour, burgers, and some more upscale items too. You can either dine in the pub area or the dining room. Reservations accepted.
See: https://www.thebrooktavern.com/
19 habitants recommandent
The Brook Tavern
139 Union AveA cozy neighborhood pub near the track, a good option any time of year (cozy in winter, outdoor seating in summer). Great happy hour, burgers, and some more upscale items too. You can either dine in the pub area or the dining room. Reservations accepted.
See: https://www.thebrooktavern.com/
A 4 minute walk down the hill, with buy-one-get-one drink specials and fairly good food. Not as high on our list for food or atmosphere as some other places, but so close and always with a spot to sit. See: https://www.jacobandanthony.com/
10 habitants recommandent
Jacob & Anthony's
38 High Rock AveA 4 minute walk down the hill, with buy-one-get-one drink specials and fairly good food. Not as high on our list for food or atmosphere as some other places, but so close and always with a spot to sit. See: https://www.jacobandanthony.com/
Entertainment & Culture
The nation's oldest continuously-operating coffeehouse, Caffe Lena is a Saratoga legend. Updated a few years ago, the venue promises an intimate, unforgettable evening of music and entertainment. See: https://www.caffelena.org/
43 habitants recommandent
Caffe Lena
47 Phila StThe nation's oldest continuously-operating coffeehouse, Caffe Lena is a Saratoga legend. Updated a few years ago, the venue promises an intimate, unforgettable evening of music and entertainment. See: https://www.caffelena.org/
"One of the Northeast’s exceptional small art museums with distinguished collections of European and American art." Well worth the 30-minute drive for the exhibits and special events.
See: https://www.hydecollection.org/
51 habitants recommandent
The Hyde Collection
161 Warren St"One of the Northeast’s exceptional small art museums with distinguished collections of European and American art." Well worth the 30-minute drive for the exhibits and special events.
See: https://www.hydecollection.org/
The summertime place for music in Saratoga! Whether taking in a LiveNation rock or pop concert, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Freihofer Jazz Festival, or the New York City Ballet, summer evenings at SPAC are unforgettable. Seating is either inside the open-air covered amphitheater or on the sloping lawn.
See: https://spac.org/
336 habitants recommandent
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
108 Avenue of the PinesThe summertime place for music in Saratoga! Whether taking in a LiveNation rock or pop concert, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Freihofer Jazz Festival, or the New York City Ballet, summer evenings at SPAC are unforgettable. Seating is either inside the open-air covered amphitheater or on the sloping lawn.
See: https://spac.org/
Explore the history of thoroughbred racing, near the Saratoga Race Course, where the action takes place. Year-round exhibits for all ages. See: https://www.racingmuseum.org/
119 habitants recommandent
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
191 Union AveExplore the history of thoroughbred racing, near the Saratoga Race Course, where the action takes place. Year-round exhibits for all ages. See: https://www.racingmuseum.org/
Take in a concert or event, in the midst of downtown Saratoga! This renovated church (still in progress) is a special venue for a night out. See: https://universalpreservationhall.org/
6 habitants recommandent
Universal Preservation Hall
25 Washington StTake in a concert or event, in the midst of downtown Saratoga! This renovated church (still in progress) is a special venue for a night out. See: https://universalpreservationhall.org/
Skidmore College's own museum, the Tang features innovative, modern exhibitions that are open to the public Thursday-Sunday. See: https://tang.skidmore.edu/visit
25 habitants recommandent
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College
815 N BroadwaySkidmore College's own museum, the Tang features innovative, modern exhibitions that are open to the public Thursday-Sunday. See: https://tang.skidmore.edu/visit
A longstanding Saratoga favorite Irish bar, dart hall, and performance venue -- and just a 4-minute walk from home. Nothing fancy here, with lots of real live music and Saratoga history. See: https://www.partingglasspub.com/
18 habitants recommandent
The Parting Glass
40 42Lake AvenueA longstanding Saratoga favorite Irish bar, dart hall, and performance venue -- and just a 4-minute walk from home. Nothing fancy here, with lots of real live music and Saratoga history. See: https://www.partingglasspub.com/
For history buffs, a must see! This is the site of the Battle at Saratoga, a critical turning point of the Revolutionary War. The grounds are extensive and beautiful, and a just 20-minute drive from home. See: https://www.saratoga.com/hotspots/national-historic-park/
79 habitants recommandent
Saratoga National Historical Park
648 New York 32For history buffs, a must see! This is the site of the Battle at Saratoga, a critical turning point of the Revolutionary War. The grounds are extensive and beautiful, and a just 20-minute drive from home. See: https://www.saratoga.com/hotspots/national-historic-park/
Saratoga's most famous attraction! From mid July through Labor Day, a day at the track is a quintessential Saratoga activity. One of our favorite ways to enjoy the track is to come in the morning (as early as 7 am) to watch the horses work out. Bring your own coffee and bagels and sit in a box and soak in the scene! Parking attendants will collect cash for parking upon entry, but this will be refunded if you leave by 10 am. Tickets for indoor seating (clubhouse or grandstand) and restaurant reservations are available on the website, along with general admission. Note dress code for the clubhouse.
See: https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/
166 habitants recommandent
Saratoga Race Course
267 Union AveSaratoga's most famous attraction! From mid July through Labor Day, a day at the track is a quintessential Saratoga activity. One of our favorite ways to enjoy the track is to come in the morning (as early as 7 am) to watch the horses work out. Bring your own coffee and bagels and sit in a box and soak in the scene! Parking attendants will collect cash for parking upon entry, but this will be refunded if you leave by 10 am. Tickets for indoor seating (clubhouse or grandstand) and restaurant reservations are available on the website, along with general admission. Note dress code for the clubhouse.
See: https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/
Walk just 10 minutes to our amazing 11-screen movie theater. Now an AMC property, see: https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/new-york-city/amc-saratoga-springs-11
46 habitants recommandent
Bow Tie Cinemas
19 Railroad PlWalk just 10 minutes to our amazing 11-screen movie theater. Now an AMC property, see: https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/new-york-city/amc-saratoga-springs-11