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    Hamlet & Ghost

    4.4 (391 reviews)
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    HAMLET & GHOST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Happy hour specials

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    Andrew V.

    First time at Hamlet and Ghost. Liam was our server and super friendly and helpful. The cocktails are first rate - I recommend the gin-gin fizz. Bread is from a local bakery and worth ordering. The hamburger comes highly recommended but I tried the pasta special which was excellent. My wife love her halibut but my daughter who is vegan didn't love her cauliflower entree. The hazelnut tart was exceptional. The restaurant is cozy and has a good ambiance. Reservations are a must unless you want to see if there is room at the bar. We plan to return at future trips to Saratoga.

    Haley F.

    Best cocktails in the capital region, hands down. The menu changes seasonally and each time there's multiple good ones to try! I will forever miss their cranberry pine one, that was my absolute favorite but they've still all been great! The burger is classic and delicious. It's a menu staple so thankfully it's always available. My husband enjoys the steak options but those are constantly changing so if it's not one that's his preference for cut or side he does go with the burger as well! Sadly the menu isn't always up to date online so the cut is different than what is shown online occasionally but at least it's consistently quality no matter what! Cheese curds and duck fat fries are also phenomenal. I recommend this location to anyone looking for great drinks in Saratoga.

    burger, the best item
    Andrea H.

    Waited way too long to try Hamlet & Ghost. Started with the dirty martini and it was one of the best I've had. Their house brine for the martini... so smooth! Started with an order of the fried cheese curd and they were also amazing. They were very light and flavorful. Lastly, the smashburger is really the show case. All 3 of us ordered the burger, just make sure you get the duck fat fries. The dinning space is not tight or clustered either. Our server was very friendly and offered good recommendations as well. I'll be back.

    Burger + duck fat fries
    Jess K.

    This is our favorite place in town for a special night out! Make a reservation because it's going to be packed. But if you want that NYC cocktail bar vibe this is the place. They do a lot of interesting things on their menu but we enjoy the burger + bacon as our favorite in town. Known for their cocktails, but they've also expanded their mocktail menu and this is my favorite place to get a mocktail in town. It's never overly sweet and always has the interesting flavors you'd want from your drink. Highly recommend for a special occasion - get a reservation though! Even the bar seats have wait lists.

    Mackenzie A.

    Beautiful bar. Attentive staff. Met a cool local who gave us other recommendations. Cheese curds and espresso martini to die for. No reservation and was texted when a seat at the bar was ready. Would come back for dinner or drinks anytime they'd have us.

    Charcuterie board with local cheeses. Seared scallops with celery root puree, cayenne pepper, bacon rillons and shallot petals.
    Danielle L.

    Okay I wish Yelp had the options for 1/2 stars. I would have done a 4.5. Overall I really liked this place a lot! The food was excellent! It's really rare that I get to say that. I did not have a single critique. The atmosphere is cute inside, very quaint and semi-exclusive. The service was fairly indifferent on the other hand. It was absolutely slammed but my understanding is that it's always that way. I made sure to make reservations for my party over a month in advance! This is not a place you can just walk into for sure! But please make a reservation and check it out for yourself!

    Pistachio cheesecake
    Alexandria B.

    I can't say enough about Hamlet and Ghost and I am not an easy person to impress. The intimate lighting and stylish decor create an inviting space that feels both special and comfortable--perfect for a date night or a celebratory dinner with friends. The drinks were very good. Each cocktail is crafted with precision, utilizing fresh ingredients and innovative combinations. Whether you prefer something classic or are in the mood for a daring concoction, the skilled mixologists here have you covered. Each dish we ordered was not only a feast for the eyes but also an unforgettable experience for the taste buds. The ingredients are clearly sourced with care, and you can taste the quality in every bite. The chefs have managed to master the balance of flavor, texture, and presentation, making each dish a singular entity of culinary artistry. Impeccable service is another hallmark of Hamlet and Ghost. The staff is attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely enthusiastic about the food and drink offerings. In conclusion, Hamlet and Ghost is an extraordinary dining destination that masterfully combines outstanding drinks, unforgettable food, and impeccable service in a memorable atmosphere. The complexity and texture of the dishes will linger in your memory, prompting you to return again and again. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough--if you're looking to treat yourself to an extraordinary culinary experience, this is the place to be.

    Duck fat fries, fried cheese curds
    Emily H.

    Why consider any other food when you can eat the best fried cheese curds and duck fat fries at Hamlet & Ghost? Simply unbeatable.

    The food was extremely flavorful! Clams with kimchi was my favorite dish! Each dish is very unique and you can tell the amount of thought that goes into each dish! Burger wasn't the best I've ever had but still good. Make sure to get a reservation. The ambiance is 10/10! Perfect for a date night.

    Oysters
    Kristin L.

    Best oyster preparation I've ever had. The kind of delicious that is hard to share when your bites are numbered. They were also very helpful at avoiding allergens (gluten, soy and dairy).

    Zola T.

    Oh what can I say the drinks were fresh and amazing spot on and creative. The food was just as on par as the drinks. Quick friendly staff and a beautiful intimate place make reservations it fills up.

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    Are walk-ins allowed at the bar?

    Your best bet is to plan to go right when they open and wait out front. I waited outside for them to open from 445-5 and there was a line of probably 10 people behind me.

    Do they do $1 oysters?

    $2.00 oysters during happy hour plus 4% of your bill added on for Kitchen Administration fee and further sales tax and tip.

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    What a gem. What a vibe. WHAT a cocktail menu…read more Tucked away, totally unpretentious, but with a STAGGERING, almost-unbelievable range of martinis and martini-adjacent cocktails in this fall/winter-perfect, cozy, mostly-paneled speakeasy that's also evocative of a semi-secret lobby bar of an old hotel (it's not though!) Even the music selections made it sound like prohibition era jazz standards were drifting in from another room. It manages to be simultaneously totally old school and totally hip, fancy-feeling and swanky, but also with the ease of a local watering hole... no easy feat. From t-shirts to suits, locals to newbies, it has a totally come-as-you-are, everybody's-welcome atmosphere. Even the locals made us feel at home, giving us great insight into several restaurants all less than a block or two away. Wines and beers also available, but mixology is the main act here. We were there over two separate bartender shifts, both times on a quiet Sunday late-afternoon into evening, but both gents have it all down to a science without forsaking the art of crafting a cocktail. They pushed my formerly-favorite Manhattan (at NYC's King Cole Bar, there, as much for the environs as the drink) squarely out of the top spot, and as I told our bartender after I spied a semi-hidden bottle of Chartreuse and he offered to make an off-the-menu Last Word, it was the first time I fully understood that drink. That hard-to-find liquid green-gold is in VERY good hands at 9 Maple! Perfect for date night, but also welcoming to the lone visitor in search of a PERFECTLY crafted, amply -poured cocktail. Eat before you arrive, or pop back after dinner for a nightcap. Although we were there for off-season, an outdoor courtyard hints at higher traffic when the weather's warmer and the horses are racing. And even off-season, Jazz band nights attract a crowd. This place should really be on more national Top Cocktail Bars lists. It's that good.

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    Great Saturday happy hour, fantastic bar, friendly staff. Nice mix of options although we like…read morethe flatbread pizza.

    Finally had a chance to try Kindred last week(end)…read more I was honestly won over when we first walked in....we didn't have a reservation but asked if they could accommodate two for dinner. The hostess/server was awesome: not pretentious and looking down her nose at us since we didn't have a reservation. She did say that she needed the table by 7 PM. No problem! That said, it was pretty busy for being early in the evening. Guests kept coming in as we were getting ready to depart. The food that we tried was very good: -the chips with crème fraîche were very nice, but I don't know that I would go out of my way for these again. I really enjoyed the chips themselves... very thin and light ...and quite salty (in a good way). A little bit of fish roe is mixed in for "extra saltiness" and a little bit of a fishy experience in the crème fraîche. -Brussel sprouts for me were the winner! Absolutely delicious and we added some chicken so that we'd have a little bit of protein. Grilled chicken was perfectly flavored and not dry at all. Brussels sprouts had just the right amount of char and umami. -flatbread was honestly my least favorite. We stuck with the basic burrata/Margherita pizza/flatbread, and after eating the brussels sprouts it just didn't hold up in terms of flavor. Some of the other options might be better if you're looking for more of a flavor punch.... but it was served steaming, hot, and freshly made. As more people showed up, it definitely got noisier... so prepare for a bit of a loud environment...pretty much the same situation in all downtown Saratoga restaurants these days. I will definitely go back and try some other items on the menu.

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