The best restaurants in Saratoga Springs

56 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Pasta Pane

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Casual restaurant & bar serving a seasonal Italian menu in a rustic-chic setting.

18 Park Ave (Clifton Park)

Casual restaurant & bar serving a seasonal Italian menu in a rustic-chic setting.

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La Fiesta

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Colorful cantina with a mariachi band & patio seating serving traditional Mexican fare & margaritas.

15 Park Ave Ste 7 (Clifton Park)

Colorful cantina with a mariachi band & patio seating serving traditional Mexican fare & margaritas.

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Sushi Prime 88

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Relaxed restaurant featuring all-you-can-eat sushi along with familiar grilled options.

300 Clifton Corporate Pkwy Ste 310 (Clifton Park)

Relaxed restaurant featuring all-you-can-eat sushi along with familiar grilled options.

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Modu Sushi

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Cozy restaurant for sushi and Korean plates in a family-friendly setting.

1747 US-9 (Clifton Park)

Cozy restaurant for sushi and Korean plates in a family-friendly setting.

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Spicy tuna rolls, chicken teriyaki & other classic specialties served in a comfy setting.

1683 US-9 #9 (Clifton Park)

Spicy tuna rolls, chicken teriyaki & other classic specialties served in a comfy setting.

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The Publik House

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Snug hangout offering Italian favorites such as pasta & pizza, plus classic pub food.

2729 US-9 (Ballston Spa)

Snug hangout offering Italian favorites such as pasta & pizza, plus classic pub food.

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An abundant Japanese menu includes creative sushi rolls & hibachi entrees in strip-mall environs.

19 Clifton Country Rd (Clifton Park)

An abundant Japanese menu includes creative sushi rolls & hibachi entrees in strip-mall environs.

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Sake Bon 1

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Spacious Japanese-Thai restaurant featuring fried rice and noodles, as well as a sushi bar and teppanyaki grill.

15 Park Ave (Clifton Park)

Spacious Japanese-Thai restaurant featuring fried rice and noodles, as well as a sushi bar and teppanyaki grill.

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19th-century farmhouse turned elegant American eatery with a cabana bar pitching daily happy hour.

2 Freemans Bridge Rd (Glenville)

19th-century farmhouse turned elegant American eatery with a cabana bar pitching daily happy hour.

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Saratoga’s Rustic Pizza & Eats is serving the original upstate NY Crystal Bar pizza, born in Amsterdam in 1955, with crust blistered just…

556 Maple Ave

Saratoga’s Rustic Pizza & Eats is serving the original upstate NY Crystal Bar pizza, born in Amsterdam in 1955, with crust blistered just right and bright house sauce for a weeknight win.

From the Saratoga Springs newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Herbie's Burgers

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When the craving hits this week, Herbie's Burgers handles it with The Double, Fully Loaded Fries, and Herbie's Shakes. Not feeling beef?…

33 Phila St

When the craving hits this week, Herbie's Burgers handles it with The Double, Fully Loaded Fries, and Herbie's Shakes. Not feeling beef? The Buff Bird comes tossed in buffalo sauce with homemade ranch on a Martin's Potato Bun, and there’s a vegan option too.

From the Saratoga Springs newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Hamlet & Ghost

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Make this week feel a little fancier at Hamlet & Ghost, where inventive seasonal plates meet a cocktail list that actually surprises in the…

24 Caroline St

Make this week feel a little fancier at Hamlet & Ghost, where inventive seasonal plates meet a cocktail list that actually surprises in the best way. Start with their signature Gin-Gin Fizz or go spirit free, then linger over conversation and pretend tomorrow’s calendar doesn’t exist.

From the Saratoga Springs newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Italian comfort fare for dine-in or takeout, including vegetarian dishes and large portions.

223 Lake Ave

Italian comfort fare for dine-in or takeout, including vegetarian dishes and large portions.

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Dark-wooded Irish tavern featuring pints & hearty bar fare, plus darts & live entertainment.

40-42 Lake Ave

Dark-wooded Irish tavern featuring pints & hearty bar fare, plus darts & live entertainment.

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Sourdough and gluten-free pies, plus veggies and salads, in casual digs.

64 Excelsior Ave

Sourdough and gluten-free pies, plus veggies and salads, in casual digs.

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Enduring Italian restaurant serving classics such as parmigiana, pasta & steaks.

129 S Broadway

Enduring Italian restaurant serving classics such as parmigiana, pasta & steaks.

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Northern Italian cuisine & myriad wines in stylish digs sporting unique metal accents & an onyx bar.

18 Division St

Northern Italian cuisine & myriad wines in stylish digs sporting unique metal accents & an onyx bar.

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Light-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.

63 Putnam St

Light-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.

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Airy, refined venue offering wines from its Cayuga Lake vineyards, New American dishes & tapas.

184 S Broadway

Airy, refined venue offering wines from its Cayuga Lake vineyards, New American dishes & tapas.

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Harvest & Hearth

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Featuring local produce, this quaint, creekside pizzeria offers artisanal pies, craft beer & wine.

251 Co Rd 67

Featuring local produce, this quaint, creekside pizzeria offers artisanal pies, craft beer & wine.

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THORN and ROOTS

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Laid-back cafe serving cold-pressed juices, smoothies, avocado toasts, salads, grain bowls and breakfast/lunch eats.

46 Marion Ave

Laid-back cafe serving cold-pressed juices, smoothies, avocado toasts, salads, grain bowls and breakfast/lunch eats.

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Spirited neighborhood institution since 1922 prepares traditional Italian cuisine.

284 Jefferson St

Spirited neighborhood institution since 1922 prepares traditional Italian cuisine.

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The Brook Tavern

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Steak & seafood served in a former 19th-century horse carriage factory with traditional decor.

139 Union Ave

Steak & seafood served in a former 19th-century horse carriage factory with traditional decor.

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Pizza 7

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Modest counter-serve spot serving Italian & American eats including pizza, calzones, wings & pasta.

7 Caroline St

Modest counter-serve spot serving Italian & American eats including pizza, calzones, wings & pasta.

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Sushi and sashimi featuring hibachi tables, a fish pond, a waterfall and friendly staff.

15 Old Gick Rd

Sushi and sashimi featuring hibachi tables, a fish pond, a waterfall and friendly staff.

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Taverna Novo

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Wood-fired oven-cooked pizzas and pasta dishes, plus a wine list in a casual space.

62 Beekman St

Wood-fired oven-cooked pizzas and pasta dishes, plus a wine list in a casual space.

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This contemporary venture provides traditional Vietnamese specialties & a thoughtful wine list.

1683 US-9 (Clifton Park)

This contemporary venture provides traditional Vietnamese specialties & a thoughtful wine list.

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Osteria Danny

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Trattoria featuring modern & classic Italian fare, including pastas & mains, in a convivial space.

26 Henry St

Trattoria featuring modern & classic Italian fare, including pastas & mains, in a convivial space.

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Low-key, homey restaurant with water views serving American comfort fare plus a full bar.

57 NY-9P (Malta)

Low-key, homey restaurant with water views serving American comfort fare plus a full bar.

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Casual joint offering pizzas like vodka and hot honey, plus Italian dishes, and catering.

99 West Ave

Casual joint offering pizzas like vodka and hot honey, plus Italian dishes, and catering.

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Comfort Kitchen

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Modern, relaxed restaurant serving thoughtfully sourced American comfort foods, beer & wine.

Saratoga Marketplace, Lower Level 454, Broadway

Modern, relaxed restaurant serving thoughtfully sourced American comfort foods, beer & wine.

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Laid-back eatery featuring homemade ice cream, classic American fare and a bounce house for kids.

882 NY-29

Laid-back eatery featuring homemade ice cream, classic American fare and a bounce house for kids.

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Laid-back joint offering specialty pies & slices, classic pastas & hot subs for dine-in or delivery.

3039 NY-50

Laid-back joint offering specialty pies & slices, classic pastas & hot subs for dine-in or delivery.

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Mama Mia's

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Strip-mall eatery offering brick-oven pizza, a deep lineup of Italian faves & homemade baked treats.

185 Ballston Ave

Strip-mall eatery offering brick-oven pizza, a deep lineup of Italian faves & homemade baked treats.

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Local fare, handmade pasta & vegan-friendly items in a warm Italian bistro with renowned wines.

440 Broadway

Local fare, handmade pasta & vegan-friendly items in a warm Italian bistro with renowned wines.

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Pan-Asian & hibachi-grilled fare, plus sushi & unique cocktails served in a sleek, roomy space.

175 S Broadway

Pan-Asian & hibachi-grilled fare, plus sushi & unique cocktails served in a sleek, roomy space.

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Relaxed Asian eatery for Japanese classics such as sushi, hibachi and tempura.

2452 US-9 #109 (Malta)

Relaxed Asian eatery for Japanese classics such as sushi, hibachi and tempura.

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Shirley's Diner

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Casual venue serving comfort grub such as poutine and eggs Benedict, with breakfast and vegetarian options.

74 West Ave

Casual venue serving comfort grub such as poutine and eggs Benedict, with breakfast and vegetarian options.

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Elegant setting & golf-course views in a first-class steakhouse offering music & Sunday jazz brunch.

458 Union Ave

Elegant setting & golf-course views in a first-class steakhouse offering music & Sunday jazz brunch.

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Casual, kid-friendly pizza specialist focused on New York-style pies and thin-crust options.

46 Marion Ave

Casual, kid-friendly pizza specialist focused on New York-style pies and thin-crust options.

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Small, spare Japanese-Thai eatery with a lengthy menu of sushi, curries, seafood & vegetarian picks.

44 Phila St

Small, spare Japanese-Thai eatery with a lengthy menu of sushi, curries, seafood & vegetarian picks.

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Laid-back brewery offering gourmet burgers, pizzas, craft beers and a patio, plus tours.

617 Maple Ave Unit D

Laid-back brewery offering gourmet burgers, pizzas, craft beers and a patio, plus tours.

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Salt & Char

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Modern locale with a warm vibe serving choice steaks paired with seasonal, locally sourced produce.

353 Broadway

Modern locale with a warm vibe serving choice steaks paired with seasonal, locally sourced produce.

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Polished yet rugged restaurant and bar offering comfort food, cocktails, and a patio.

365 Broadway

Polished yet rugged restaurant and bar offering comfort food, cocktails, and a patio.

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Forno Bistro

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Italian dishes & wood-fired pizza in candlelit, Tuscan-style quarters with lively all-season patio.

541 Broadway

Italian dishes & wood-fired pizza in candlelit, Tuscan-style quarters with lively all-season patio.

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West Ave Chicken

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Casual choice for fried chicken sandwiches and other fried eats, plus pizza.

99 West Ave

Casual choice for fried chicken sandwiches and other fried eats, plus pizza.

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The Merc

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Hearty brunch, fusion plates & cocktails served up in a warm restaurant in a historical building.

430 Broadway

Hearty brunch, fusion plates & cocktails served up in a warm restaurant in a historical building.

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Kinjo

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Sushi, steak, and hibachi items, plus an entertaining chef experience, in a laid-back atmosphere.

68 Congress St

Sushi, steak, and hibachi items, plus an entertaining chef experience, in a laid-back atmosphere.

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Marino's Pizza

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Established neighborhood pizza parlor also serving jumbo hot & cold sandwiches & other Italian fare.

46 W Circular St

Established neighborhood pizza parlor also serving jumbo hot & cold sandwiches & other Italian fare.

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Omelets, homemade pastries & jams stand out at this busy nook filled with antiques & country charm.

25 Church St

Omelets, homemade pastries & jams stand out at this busy nook filled with antiques & country charm.

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Casual restaurant offering an extensive menu with local ingredients, plus a fireplace and golf course views.

35 Grace Moore Rd

Casual restaurant offering an extensive menu with local ingredients, plus a fireplace and golf course views.

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Casual locale serving Japanese chow including sushi, along with pad thai and hibachi.

3084 NY-50

Casual locale serving Japanese chow including sushi, along with pad thai and hibachi.

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Boca Bistro

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Spanish cuisine, tapas & wine are offered in an elegant 1864 space with brick walls.

384 Broadway

Spanish cuisine, tapas & wine are offered in an elegant 1864 space with brick walls.

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Mama's Pho House

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Relaxed Vietnamese eatery specializing in flavorful Pho noodle soup, spring rolls and bun bo hue.

1106 Ellsworth Boulevard (Malta)

Relaxed Vietnamese eatery specializing in flavorful Pho noodle soup, spring rolls and bun bo hue.

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Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.

342 Jefferson St

Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.

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BurgerFi

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Stylish, eco-minded chain serving beef burgers, plus hot dogs, craft beer & wine.

460 Broadway

Stylish, eco-minded chain serving beef burgers, plus hot dogs, craft beer & wine.

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