Our top Saratoga picks
Good eats
A local favorite with fabulous bar food and beer brewed on site. Our favorites-pretzels with beer cheese or loaded mac.
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Druthers Brewing Company
381 BroadwayA local favorite with fabulous bar food and beer brewed on site. Our favorites-pretzels with beer cheese or loaded mac.
Fabulous beer selection, daily food specials, and good outdoor seating.
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Henry Street Taproom
86 Henry StFabulous beer selection, daily food specials, and good outdoor seating.
If you're looking for Mexican food downtown, this is your place. Our favorites are their brussels sprouts (weird I know, but trust us) quesadillas, and lobster burrito. Fun rooftop bar for drinks only!
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Cantina
408 BroadwayIf you're looking for Mexican food downtown, this is your place. Our favorites are their brussels sprouts (weird I know, but trust us) quesadillas, and lobster burrito. Fun rooftop bar for drinks only!
Looking for something a little more up-scale with AMAZING food? This is your place and one of our favorites for a special occasion or drink and appetizer at the bar. The badabing shrimp and coconut cream pie are a must. Be sure to call and make a reservation.
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Osteria Danny
26 Henry StLooking for something a little more up-scale with AMAZING food? This is your place and one of our favorites for a special occasion or drink and appetizer at the bar. The badabing shrimp and coconut cream pie are a must. Be sure to call and make a reservation.
15 Church
15 Church StUpscale. A special occasion must. Patio is fabulous in the summer.
Dairy Haus
476 Maple AveOur personal favorite for soft-serve ice cream.
Highly recommend for bagels and coffee. Don't let the line on a weekend intimidate you, it moves fairly quick.
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Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Tea
402 BroadwayHighly recommend for bagels and coffee. Don't let the line on a weekend intimidate you, it moves fairly quick.
A weekend brunch must. Our personal favorite is any breakfast pizza paired with a Bloody Mary or Mimosa.
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Max London's
466 BroadwayA weekend brunch must. Our personal favorite is any breakfast pizza paired with a Bloody Mary or Mimosa.
There's a reason this place is always packed-inside and out. Our go-to for Italian. Personal favorites are the eggplant chips and fried moz to start, lobster pasta and bolognese for mains (or bone in veal chop if it's on special), and carrot cake to finish the night out. Great cocktails too.
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Solevo Kitchen & Social
55 Phila StThere's a reason this place is always packed-inside and out. Our go-to for Italian. Personal favorites are the eggplant chips and fried moz to start, lobster pasta and bolognese for mains (or bone in veal chop if it's on special), and carrot cake to finish the night out. Great cocktails too.
Best coffee and not downtown (aka less of a wait and plenty of parking).
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Kru Coffee
46 Marion AveBest coffee and not downtown (aka less of a wait and plenty of parking).
Our summer go-to. Amazing cocktails, fresh menu, and ample outdoor seating.
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Seneca Restaurant
17 Division StOur summer go-to. Amazing cocktails, fresh menu, and ample outdoor seating.
Hard to believe we recommend the burger at a place with such a foodie menu but it's literally the best we've ever had. Well known for their cocktails & share plates too!
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Hamlet & Ghost
24 Caroline StHard to believe we recommend the burger at a place with such a foodie menu but it's literally the best we've ever had. Well known for their cocktails & share plates too!
Well known for their deep dish-style pizza but their whole menu is worth a try. Funky spot that's half coffee shop/café, half brewery/restaurant.
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Walt and Whitman Brewing
20 Lake AveWell known for their deep dish-style pizza but their whole menu is worth a try. Funky spot that's half coffee shop/café, half brewery/restaurant.
Things to do
Whether you're here for a concert or just want to take a beautiful morning walk, Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is a local favorite. The concert venue is on the same grounds as a golf course, spa, and historic automobile museum.
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Saratoga Performing Arts Center
108 Avenue of the PinesWhether you're here for a concert or just want to take a beautiful morning walk, Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is a local favorite. The concert venue is on the same grounds as a golf course, spa, and historic automobile museum.
This historic spa lives on the same grounds as the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The baths have been there for years and still hold natural spring water for guests to enjoy.
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Roosevelt Baths and Spa
39 Roosevelt DrThis historic spa lives on the same grounds as the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The baths have been there for years and still hold natural spring water for guests to enjoy.
Looking for a change in pace? The Saratoga winery sits just 10 minutes outside of town. Enjoy a wine and cheese flight, or check out the craft beer they have on tap. If you head over on a Sunday, mimosa flights are also available (along with live music).
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The Saratoga Winery
462 NY-29Looking for a change in pace? The Saratoga winery sits just 10 minutes outside of town. Enjoy a wine and cheese flight, or check out the craft beer they have on tap. If you head over on a Sunday, mimosa flights are also available (along with live music).
If you're looking to place a few bets away from the horse track, check out the racino just minutes away.
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Saratoga Gaming & Racing
Nelson AvenueIf you're looking to place a few bets away from the horse track, check out the racino just minutes away.
A summer must in Saratoga Springs! Whether you're down to place a few bets, or just want to spend some time outside surrounded by good food and great company, this is your place to be. Please note the racetrack is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
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Saratoga racetrack
267 Union AveA summer must in Saratoga Springs! Whether you're down to place a few bets, or just want to spend some time outside surrounded by good food and great company, this is your place to be. Please note the racetrack is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
For those who love to check out local brew, this is a great spot owned by a family of teachers who know what good beer is.
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Artisanal Brew Works
617 Maple AvenueFor those who love to check out local brew, this is a great spot owned by a family of teachers who know what good beer is.
Great selection of local products and eats. Open Wednesday afternoons and Saturday morning-early afternoon.
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Saratoga Farmers' Market
112 High Rock AvenueGreat selection of local products and eats. Open Wednesday afternoons and Saturday morning-early afternoon.
Spa City Farmers' Market
65 S BroadwayOpen Sunday morning-early afternoon
Complexions Spa for Wellness and Beauty
268 BroadwayOur favorite Spa right downtown.
Popular bars with live music
This is your go-to for live music after a day at the track on the weekend or special race day. Party under the tent with a great band and fun company starting around 8 then head downtown to finish the night.
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Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill
9 Gridley StThis is your go-to for live music after a day at the track on the weekend or special race day. Party under the tent with a great band and fun company starting around 8 then head downtown to finish the night.
Known for hosting some of the best bands in Saratoga, Dangos is always a good option when they have a band playing. Expect a cover charge throughout the summer.
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Dango's Saratoga
38 Caroline StKnown for hosting some of the best bands in Saratoga, Dangos is always a good option when they have a band playing. Expect a cover charge throughout the summer.
Fire pits, live music, and good company. Check it out for a more low-key but popular joint to hang.
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Bailey's Saratoga
37 Phila StFire pits, live music, and good company. Check it out for a more low-key but popular joint to hang.
An after track go-to all summer long for live music and drinks.
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Siro's Restaurant - Bar
168 Lincoln AveAn after track go-to all summer long for live music and drinks.
The Ice House
70 Putnam StGreat live music line up on the weekend.