Commencement is 3 days away. Hopefully all of you have picked up your cap and gown at The Skidmore Shop. You've made your dinner reservations. Only thing left is the flowers. You can purchase your flowers from Commencement Flowers at SPAC (find them INSIDE on the SPAC grounds) or you can pre-purchase online by clicking here.
And just in case you haven't made dinner reservations we have taken the task of creating a list of restaurants in the area for you to choose from.
Beekman Street Bistro
Local ingredients showcased in upscale, but unpretentious cuisine. Menu changes frequently. A fair number of vegetarian options. Enjoy great food in Saratoga’s quickly-growing Art District. Reservations recommended.
62 Beekman Street, 581-1816, Moderate/Expensive
Brindisi’s Restaurant & Bar
Steaks, Chicken, Seafood and Italian. A Saratoga standby for years in the heart of town. Small outdoor patio.
390 Broadway, 587-6262, Moderate/Expensive
Cantina
A modern update on traditional Mexican cuisine. A full bar with festive drinks. Small patio on Broadway great for people watching in the summertime.
430 Broadway, 587-5577, Moderate
Chez Sophie
Chef-owned contemporary French bistro using the freshest ingredients in a simple, yet elegant way. Menu changes daily. An award-winning list features 400 French wines and 36 Belgian-style beers. Reservations recommended.
534 Broadway, Saratoga Hilton, 583-3538, Expensive
Chianti
Chianti il Ristorante is an authentic Italian restaurant in a new location, which retains the charm of its old bronze-filled dining room, but is now closer to the heart of Saratoga’s downtown.
18 Division St., 580-0025, Moderate/Expensive
Circus Café
A large menu of American dishes served in a dining room dancing with circus memorabilia and bright walls. Small patio on Broadway. Karaoke every other Saturday.
392 Broadway, 583-1106, Moderate
Dine
Offering a variety of fish, game, beef, poultry, pasta and other international comfort foods! Complemented with full wine & spirits menu. Reservations suggested.
26 Henry St., 587-9463, Expensive
Esperanto’s
A late night destination for many Skidmore students but also open during the day. They specialize in good food fast. Pizza, rice and beans and falafel are on the menu but the real deal at Esperanto’s is the “doughboy”.
6 ½ Caroline Street, 587-4236, Inexpensive
Forno Toscano Bistro
Forno Bistro is a neighborhood favorite bistro serving fresh, Italian food and wood-fired pizzas. Outdoor dining. No reservations accepted.
541 Broadway, 581-2401, Moderate
Gaffney’s
Casual gourmet American dining in a unique and relaxed atmosphere. Garden bar and patio dining make this a popular summer spot but just as fun in the colder months.
16 Caroline Street, 587-7359, Moderate
Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa
Enjoy a formal dining experience in the Georgian Room or nibble on something lighter at the pub-style Saratoga Grille or the outdoor Café in the Park—also serves breakfast.
24 Gideon Putnam Rd., 584-3000, Fair/Expensive
Gotchya’s
Fresh homemade pasta served in a variety of sauces and traditional styles. Daily meat and seafood specials, too. Full bar & garden seating. Come enjoy the food and the arts district!
68 Beekman Street, 584-5772, Moderate
Grey Gelding
A Cajun-, Tuscan-, and California-influenced menu with an impressive wine list. Live music weekly.
423 Broadway, 584-0957, Moderate/Expensive
Hattie’s
Some of the best Southern comfort food in the Northeast. Winner of the fried chicken throwdown with Bobby Flay. Outdoor bar & patio to enjoy a traditional mojito or mint julep!
45 Phila Street, 584-4790, Moderate/Expensive
Hibachi Japanese Restaurant
Located 10 minutes outside of downtown Saratoga. Hibachi offers traditional Japanese meals at an affordable price.
3310 S Broadway, 580-9343, Moderate/Expensive
Karavallli
Upscale Indian dining. Several seafood, meat, and vegetarian options. Very popular with Skidmore students.
47 Caroline Street, 581.2234, Moderate
Lillian’s
Serving steak, seafood, original chicken dishes and a variety of pastas. Outdoor seating on Broadway.
408 Broadway, 518.587.7766, Fair/Moderate
Little India
Traditional meat and vegetarian specialties of India, made to order and to your preferred degree of hotness.
60 Court St., 583-4151, Fair/Moderate
The Local
Serving traditional English and Irish specialties with a unique selection of beer and tea from around the world. Daily "Chalkboard" specials. Outdoor garden seating available all summer or cozy up to the fireplace during the cold months.
142 Grand Ave., 587-7256, Fair
Longfellow’s
A large menu to be enjoyed in this spacious, yet cozy establishment. A short escape to the comfort of an Adirondack lodge!
500 Union Ave., 587-0108, Moderate/Expensive
Maestro’s
An American take on the traditional bistro. Menu features American, French, and Italian fare, prepared with the freshest local ingredients. Small indoor dining room and patio on Broadway. Featured in the New York Times August 2007 article on Saratoga Springs.
371 Broadway, 580-0312, Expensive
Mare Ristorante
A seafood restaurant with Italian and Mediterranean influence. Wine list featuring more than 150 wines from the world’s finest vineyards. Stay after dinner for drinks at the Otto Lounge.
17 Maple Ave., 583-6955, Moderate/Expensive
Max London’s
Saratoga’s newest restaurant features a large menu inspired by Mediterranean flavors and showcasing fresh local ingredients. Enjoy tapas, wood-fired pizzas, pastas, or one of the seafood or meat daily special entrées.
466 Broadway, 587-3535, Moderate/Expensive
Mouzon House
The Mouzon House serves true French Quarter Cuisine in a restored historic Saratoga home. Organic produce and meats from local farms. Outside garden and roof top seating often features live music in the summertime.
1 York Street, 226-0014, Moderate/Expensive
The Olde Bryan Inn
A Saratoga Springs tradition, this restaurant, in one of the town’s historic buildings (circa 1832), features an extensive menu that includes sandwiches, light fare and hearty dinners
123 Maple Ave, 587-2990, Fair/Expensive
One Caroline Street Bistro
An eclectic menu featuring fresh ingredients from local farms. An extensive wine list, full bar, and live music often. The (older) sister restaurant of the Mouzon House.
1 Caroline Street , 587-2026, Moderate/Expensive
PJ’s Saratoga Style BBQ
Famous barbecued chicken and ribs. Open pit cooked outdoors! Exclusive "wick" sandwiches, wings, burgers, hotdogs, and custard ice cream. Indoor seating or patio service. Only open during the summer.
Rt. 9, South Broadway, 583-CHIK, Moderate
Ravenous
Ravenous features a wide selection of savory and sweet crepes for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Locals love the Belgian pommes frites – fresh-cut French fries served in paper cones with your choice of dipping sauce.
21 Phila St., 581-0560, Fair/Moderate
Scallion’s
A fresh, wholesome approach to dining. Dinner offers specialty salads, chicken, seafood and pastas. Great food and a beautiful dining room.
44 Lake Ave., 584-0192, Moderate
Springwater Bistro
The Springwater Bistro’s menu changes daily according to the freshest and finest products available. Charming, comfortable, and elegant atmosphere in a restored Victorian home.
139 Union Ave., 584-6440, Expensive
Sushi Thai Garden
Extensive menu features traditional Thai & Japanese cuisine along with unique daily sushi specials. A popular destination for the Skidmore crowd.
44-46 Phila St., 580-0900, Fair/Moderate
Tiznow
Get comfortable on one of the cozy banquettes or at the handsome black wood bar. French and Asian cuisine, Belgian beers and Latin music set the tone that buzzes late into the night.
84 Henry St., 226-0655, Moderate/Expensive
Wheatfield’s
Wheatfield’s menu consists of homemade pastas, chicken, beef, seafood and daily specials. Reservations accepted year-round. Small out door patio on Broadway.
440 Broadway, 587-0534, Moderate/Expensive
The Wine Bar
Incredibly delicious and creative American menu and small formal cheese plates. Chef uses local produce. More than 50 wines by the glass, full bar, and a Wine Spectator awarded wine list. Seating in the main bar area, quiet dining (downstairs at the Wine Bar) with live piano Fri. & Sat, patio seating on Broadway and a NY State approved cigar lounge.
417 Broadway, 584-8777, Moderate/Expensive
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