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FOOD - Local's Choice Awards 2008

From breakfast venues and bakeries to best burgers and beer, discover the top places to get great food and drink in Saratoga! The following venues earned their place by popular vote in this year's Saratoga Region Local's Choice Awards.

Italian

1st Place
Chianti Il Ristorante

2nd Place
Forno Bistro

Mexican

1st Place
Mexican Connection

2nd Place
Amigo's Cantina

Deli

1st Place
Roma Importing Co.

2nd Place
Putnam Market

Cupcakes / Dessert

1st Place
The Cupcake Lab and Coffee Cafe (Closed 2011)

2nd Place
Bettie's Cakes - A Cupcakery Cafe (Closed August 2014)

Burgers

1st Place
Juicy Burgers and More

2nd Place
5 Guys Burgers and Fries

Steak

1st Place
Prime at Saratoga National

2nd Place
Maestro's (Closed November 2015)

Asian

1st Place
Sushi Thai Garden

2nd Place
Phila Fusion

Pizza

1st Place
D'Andrea's Pizza

2nd Place
Popes Pizza

Wings

1st Place
Wings Over Saratoga

2nd Place
The Stadium Cafe - Now Saratoga Stadium

Seafood

1st Place
The Wishing Well

2nd Place
Sushi Thai Garden

Breakfast

1st Place
Country Corner Café

2nd Place
Compton's Restaurant

Late Night

1st Place
Esperanto

2nd Place
D'Andrea's Pizza

Wine List

1st Place
The Wine Bar

2nd Place
Prime at Saratoga National

Beer Selection

1st Place
Saratoga City Tavern

2nd Place
The Local Pub and Tea House

Barbeque

1st Place
PJ's Bar-B-Q

2nd Place
Giffy's Bar-B-Q (Closed 2015)

Coffee Shop

1st Place
Uncommon Grounds

2nd Place
Saratoga Coffee Traders

Ice Cream Shop

1st Place
Ben & Jerrys

2nd Place
Plum Dandy Frozen Yogurt & Toppings

Caterer

1st Place
The Lily and the Rose

2nd Place
Mansion Catering

New Restaurant

1st Place
28 Tables (Closed 2012)

2nd Place
Jacob & Anthony's American Grille

Lunch Spot

1st Place
Hungry Spot Café

2nd Place
Maestro's (Closed November 2015)

Bakery

1st Place
The Bread Basket

2nd Place
Mrs. London's

Chicken

1st Place
Hattie's Restaurant

2nd Place
Maestro's (Closed November 2015)

Casual Dining

1st Place
Circus Café

2nd Place
Olde Bryan Inn

Fine Dining

1st Place
Maestro's (Closed November 2015)

2nd Place
Sperry's Restaurant

Outdoor Patio Bar

1st Place
Gaffney's

2nd Place
Prime at Saratoga National

Sports Bar

1st Place
The Stadium Cafe - Now Saratoga Stadium

2nd Place
Peabody's

Local Neighborhood Bar

1st Place
The Local Pub & Tea House

2nd Place
Gaffney's Restaurant

Bar for Live Music

1st Place
Gaffney's Restaurant

2nd Place
Putnam Den

Family Oriented

1st Place
Circus Café

2nd Place
Friendly's

Cocktails

1st Place
9 Maple Avenue

2nd Place
Max London's

Margaritas

1st Place
Cantina

2nd Place
Mexican Connection

Outdoor Dining

1st Place
Maestro's (Closed November 2015)

2nd Place
Gaffney's Restaurant

Night Club

1st Place
Vapor

2nd Place
Thirteen (Closed 2013)

Happy Hour

1st Place
Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar

2nd Place
Gaffney's Restaurant

Singles bar
(Best Pick up Joint)

1st Place
Gaffney's Restaurant

2nd Place
Saratoga City Tavern

After track party

1st Place
The Horseshoe Inn

2nd Place
Siro's

Karaoke Bar

1st Place
Circus Café

2nd Place
Saratoga City Tavern

Trivia Night