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.
170 locals recommend
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 a shuffle board that will have you spending a few hours there.
59 locals recommend
Henry Street Taproom
86 Henry StFabulous beer selection, daily food specials, and a shuffle board that will have you spending a few hours there.
If you're looking for Mexican food downtown, this is your place. Our favorites are their quesadillas, lobster burrito, and enchiladas.
83 locals recommend
Cantina
408 BroadwayIf you're looking for Mexican food downtown, this is your place. Our favorites are their quesadillas, lobster burrito, and enchiladas.
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.
51 locals recommend
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.
A special occasion must! The drinks and food are to die for (if you're willing to spend a little extra cash) and the patio is a summer favorite.
53 locals recommend
15 Church
15 Church StA special occasion must! The drinks and food are to die for (if you're willing to spend a little extra cash) and the patio is a summer favorite.
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.
95 locals recommend
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.
74 locals recommend
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.
32 locals recommend
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).
20 locals recommend
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.
23 locals recommend
Seneca Restaurant
17 Division StOur summer go-to. Amazing cocktails, fresh menu, and ample outdoor seating.
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 fabulous golf course, spa, and historic automobile museum.
336 locals recommend
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 fabulous 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.
32 locals recommend
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).
58 locals recommend
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.
14 locals recommend
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.
211 locals recommend
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.
12 locals recommend
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.
Local brewery with good eats. Top floor is also a great café in the morning/early afternoon.
29 locals recommend
Walt and Whitman Brewing
20 Lake AveLocal brewery with good eats. Top floor is also a great café in the morning/early afternoon.
Great selection of local products and eats. Open Wednesday afternoons and Saturday morning-early afternoon.
33 locals recommend
Saratoga Farmers' Market
3065 New York 50Great 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
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.
18 locals recommend
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.
9 locals recommend
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.
8 locals recommend
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.