It's so good if you go you need to try the Scallop burger and the banana foster cheesecake The service is always a 10 out of 10 the ambience. I love the paintings on the wall. read more

Saratoga Grill - Scallop Scallops and Cheddar Burger banana foster cheesecake shrimp pasta - American Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

My friends and I really enjoyed our first visit to Saratoga Grill yesterday! Everyone enjoyed their dishes, and the service was very good! I had the turkey reuben, which came with a side salad--perfect. The restaurant is located upstairs, a little different! Not sure if there's an elevator available for accessibility. We met at 11:30 on a weekday, glad we did because it filled up quickly. read more

Saratoga Grill - Reuben - American Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

Food was wonderful. Service was superior and the ambiance is always nice! A really great place to enjoy a quiet lunch with friends and family. Reasonable pricing. Food always fresh and presented well. read more

Meh... took some well loved dishes off the menu. Much better when Colleen and her husband were running it.

You need to plan a trip to Hillsboro to experience the history of this influential town on North Carolina. In the middle of town, up an old staircase, is the Saratoga Grill. Upon reaching the top of the staircase you feel transported back in time. We were seated next to the windows giving us a nice view of Churton Street. The lunch menu offers a nice range of options with salads, soups, and sandwiches. I had an excellent Rueben and my wife had a delicious burger. We will definitely return. read more

We stopped in to the Saratoga Grill for lunch today. It's a small place on the second floor with charm and sloping floors. We were greeted and seated immediately. The lunch menu offered salads, soups, and sandwiches. We each had a cup of excellent clam chowder and shared a Reuben with a side of fries. We agreed that the Reuben was the best we'd ever had. Service was perfect. We will definitely return next time we are in the area. read more

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We decided to try out the Saratoga Grill recently on a sunny day. We sat outside on the patio that's around the back of the restaurant. It was perfect for us, but because we had our pooch. I enjoyed a lovely seafood salad that had grilled shrimp, salmon and scallops. Our other dish was a very nicely prepared burger with fries. Chefs kiss! Service was attentive and friendly. I recommend giving them a try. They are known for their seafood and the burgers are solid too! read more

WOW - blown away - every dish we had was fabulous... pork chop , chicken cordon bleu and the hangar steak were magnificent... delish wine menu... the carrots amazing....can't wait to go back!!! Best meal out we have had in can't remember... service was prompt, small quaint ambiance... cozy and intimate. read more

I frequent Saratoga grill for lunch on a regular basis. The food is always excellent, the staff and owners are friendly and efficient . highly recommended. read more

The owner inherited the business from her mother, but obviously, not her business accumen. She freely greeted some, ignored others. I thought all money was green! Not only that, the food has gone wayyy down over the years. I've been going here since 1995, but I'll never support the restaraunt again. Goodbye Saratoga Grill, though you've been gone for a while now! read more

Saratoga Grill is located in Downtown Hillsborough and open for both lunch and dinner. The restaurant is open on Mondays for lunch!!! The restaurant is on the second floor so climbing the stairs is necessary to get to the restaurant. The decor is nice and the atmosphere is relaxing. Some tables are near the windows. The menu has a variety of items to select from. I went with a cheddar burger with bacon. It was cooked the way I asked and very good. I went with a side of fries but could have gotten a salad. I also had a slice of apple pie that was yummy too. The staff is very friendly and attentive. My waitress was great and the owner kept checking with the tables to make sure they were happy and had everything needed. If you are in Downtown Hillsborough this is a great place to eat. read more

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Outstanding food in a delightful atmosphere. The food was excellent and the service was wonderful!

Everything is amazing. I've had sandwiches, salmon, soups, and salads. Oh, the scones are yummy, too!

It was fun to walk upstairs and experience the charm of this restaurant. I liked the table layout and ambiance. The service was great. I was surprised how well the waiter did with that many tables and no other waiters to help. He attended to our every need. The food was just pretty good but not great. The temperature was good. I feel the food was missing out on flavor. It's a bit expensive for the lack of flavor. They have great choices of food, but they need to figure out how to encourage you to come back for more flavor, in my opinion. read more

Saratoga Grill - Scallops and Cheddar Burger - American Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

A real disappointment. To start with, it was a Monday at lunch, about 11:30 or so and we were greeted with a frown and, 'Do you have a reservation?' When we said, 'No, we don't' she responded with a look of exasperation. Good morning to you, too, Sunshine. (We were promptly sat among the empty tables). Anyway, the food was a disappointment. My blue burger was charred black on about half of the bottom. I had to cut it off to eat the burger. My husband's $12 blt had two thin strips of bacon on it and the saddest amount of tomato and lettuce to match. We're moving to the area and although the place is cute, we are certain we won't come back here. read more

I came here with a friend for a quick lunch! The restaurant is located upstairs and has a lovely view toward the street. Very relaxing with lots of art on the wall with background jazz music. I got the Saratoga Burger to try and my friend got the fried oyster salad special. The burger was cooked well but I wished the scallop was spread out differently so I could taste it in every bite. The fried oyster salad didn't seem to have many fried oysters but the salad was very fresh and crispy. Service was fast and friendly so I would definitely come again! read more

Saratoga Grill - Saratoga Burger - American Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

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A long time family business. The food ranges from basic burgers and fries to good seafood diners. Service is average. They really need a make over, the decor is tired and old 90s looking , the chairs are so uncomfortable. Be advised there is no way to get upstairs except narrow steps with wobbly hand railing. read more

Saratoga Grill is a cute little restaurant located upstairs in downtown Hillsborough. Because the restaurant is rather small expect a wait time, especially if going on the weekend. The food was good, but they were short staffed, and it was a little bit pricey. read more

Great service & food was delicious! I had the burger and my wife had the seafood platter, which I had to try a few bites of! We had our fur boy with us, so the outdoor seating was clutch! read more

Classic in every sense. A charming old building full of ambience holds a great restaurant with great food and service. I live in Michigan but I visit this area twice a year. We always go to Saratoga as a special treat. Seafood platter, honey salmon and crab cakes are fresh and delicious. The garden salad is good. The Saratoga burger- a burger topped with cheddar cheese and scallops- is delightful. Please enjoy a Saratoga experience! read more

We had a very sweet server! Food was good but bread on my sandwich was toasted & rather dry! Soup was great-would have loved to get the recipe! read more

I have never had a bad experience at Saratoga Grill! To start, the restaurant is very small and cozy with large windows that let in natural light and allow you to look out over downtown Hillsborough. You almost feel like you are eating in an upscale cottage. The waitstaff is always genuinely friendly and helpful, and food comes out quickly. The mixed green salad is my go to and is the most perfect salad. My dressing of choice is the Dijon vinaigrette which has a strong vinegar flavor that I love! Today, I got my salad topped with scallops which are the best scallops I've ever had. I do wish more scallops came on the salad, though. You can finish your meal with giant homemade desserts. If you are looking for somewhere to eat in downtown Hillsborough, this should be your first choice! read more

Saratoga Grill - Grilled scallops over mixed green salad - American Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

This is a great family run restaurant in the heart of Hillsborough. The food and prices were great. One of the owners was personally checking on the patrons. This was my first and definitely not last time visiting this establishment. Hats off to this family owned restaurant. read more

Great service. Delicious food. Beautiful atmosphere. I selected the honey almond salmon. read more

Classic dining experience in downtown Hillsborough. The food and service are always great and the ambiance is perfect for a romantic evening out... read more

Lovely, quiet restaurant featuring seafood and other specialties. Their chicken salad is fresh and delicious. One drawback, the restaurant is not accessible. read more

Had a wonderful dinner last week. This place is a Hillsborough gem. The staff are so nice and it's a very historic place on the second floor. The food is very good and reasonably priced. read more

Up a creaky staircase you'll find a charming restaurant. Adan is a restaurateur who pays every attention to your needs, while juggling the tasks of managing everything from the patrons waiting to be seated to popping corks. The waitstaff are knowledgeable and attentive as well. The menu spans burgers to salad with scallops, Reuben to crab cakes and specials for new adventures. The ambience is classy, but comfortable. When we're in Hillsborough this is our first choice. read more

I love this restaurant!! It is my favorite place to go to eat. Food is consistently delicious and service is always attentive and satisfying. Add in how relaxing and comforting the place is. Always feel welcomed. Owners are so tuned in to their guests and ways to make eating there a wonderful experience. Saratoga Grill just makes it for me. Always my go to place. No other place compares. read more

Wow! Check this out, a great review even during COVID! I decided to order takeout on a Saturday night. My only issue was that the website platform did not operate correctly when I tried to place my order. So I had to use the telephone to place my order. Please note that during COVID I noticed that this restaurant has actually upgraded their online presence. I feel they will get this issue fixed. So it really was not a problem to order via telephone and pick up was also easy enough. While picking up my order I noticed that the dining room has been pared down to very few tables. It was maybe 4 groups, much smaller than before COVID. This is all information that is superfluous because I want to emphasize that the food is the star here. I ordered the Honey Almond Salmon with a side salad and mashed potatoes. Look at this picture. First, the takeout container was a biodegradable paper container. The warm items were actually encased in a foil packet that I unwrapped. The salad was a rainbow of fresh ingredients. All chopped to nice bite sized bits. The mashed red skinned potatoes were a perfect mash. The Honey Almond Salmon was SUPERBLY cooked and absolutely delicious! Even after sitting in the takeout container. Happy New Year Saratoga! Goodbye COVID! It's going to be a good year! read more

Saratoga Grill - Honey Almond Salmon Takeout - American Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

I was really disappointed with our meal. My mom's burger came out cold and raw. She sent it back. Got her same burger (she had cut it in half) microwaved to well done. My New England clam chowder was not the same as when Kevin and Colleen ran the restaurant. It used to be thick and served with croutons. read more

It is okay. Not what they advertise. Good 3rd option. Try it and see how you like service.

We met family for lunch. We were seated quickly though it was fairly busy. The atmosphere is quaint and inviting. The food was not great. I had a BLT sandwich ... consisting of 2 thin slices of tomatoes, 2 thin pieces of bacon, a slice of cheese, and a single piece of lettuce on toasted white bread. It was dry and tasteless. Pitiful for a $12 sandwich. My wife had a burger which she ordered as medium well. The meat was black on one side. BURNED!. Oh, and no lettuce or tomato ( an extra charge for those!). My sister had the chowder was way too salty. It was worse than Waffle House but certainly more expensive. We won't be returning. read more

Visited Saratoga Grill with family today and had an outstanding experience. Atmosphere is warm, with nice decor and comfortable setting. We ordered onion soup and clam chowder- both excellent. Entrees from burger to taut to salmon were all excellent. Seafood plate was cooked perfectly. Great selection of wines. Deserts were all amazing and we had the privilege to try them all!!! Colleen and Adam are very welcoming. We will return as we plan for lunch or dinner visiting Hillsborough or nearby. read more

The ambiance is very nice. The clientele was upscale. The art on the walls was for sale. Our server was very attentive and pleasant. The food came came to the table In a few minutes after we ordered. I had the seafood bisque and the salmon. My wife had a burger. Everything was very well prepared and tasty. The price was reasonable. read more

Used to admire this place. My wife and I went on a rare date night. She ordered the crab cakes and I ordered a steak, medium rare. The steak came out over cooked, I could hardly cut it. Mind you, my wife and I are not confrontational people when it comes to customer service. Typically, I'd rather suck it up and not say anything however, with a 30 plus dollar steak, I can't afford to do that. I politely sent it back, the steak came back raw. Almost as if they did it on purpose. By this time my wife had finished her meal and it was 9pm. I lost my appetite and politely asked for the steak to be comped from the order and we will go ahead and check out. A third steak came back that I didn't even ask for, at this time we didn't want it. The owner was the one who brought it out to us. He was also the one who brought out the second steak. You'd think he'd introduce himself as the owner and make sure the steak was to my liking. But no, he pretty much dropped the plate on the table and walked away with a clearly annoyed attitude as if we were being so rude and picky. My wife and I have both worked in the food business before, we have so much empathy and appreciation for those who do, which is why we rarely complain and this is the first negative review I've ever written about anywhere. He asked us what the issue was in rude way as if he'd already made his mind up about us. We said "we enjoyed our drinks, and the atmosphere, and the service, we just weren't happy with the steak as both were inedible." He rudely responded, "what made it inedible." We tipped 25 percent as the server wasn't at fault for this, but I can assure you, we will not be going back. And they're lucky I don't blast them on community pages. Hate to do this, but Saratoga was a staple in my community that I was raised in, and it's disheartening to see how it is ran now. Definitely not how it used to be ran. read more

My wife and I wanted a quick lunch on a Tuesday. We initially planned on eating at a local pub but didn't realize they were closed for lunch on Tuesday. Lucky for us as it led us to find Saratoga Grill. Wanting a quick lunch, she had a grilled chicken sandwich and I had the blue cheese burger. The burger that I had was cooked perfectly! Both sandwiches were served on brioche buns and came with a side salad. Service was attentive and the ambiance was classy but comfortable. Prices were great and actually a better value than those at the pub we originally planned on visiting. We will be returning to Saratoga Grill ! It's a great dining choice for Hillsborough! read more

You need to be able to negociate climbing up and down to the second floor. The people who work there are casual. A lot of the food choices are seafood of which I am allergic so I'm limited in choices. What I have gotten is good. I grew up with Cajun, creole, Italian, german, and French food influences ...Could I tweak it? Yes. Do I care? No. It's a winner for Hillsborough and it will be a regular place for us. read more

To start the food is great and the waitstaff is attentive and cheerful. The menu is limited, but as said very good. I had the sea scallops with rice and the were done to perfection. My friend had the New York Strip, it was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Our wives each had the broiled seafood platter and said they have it again in heartbeat. So why a 4 and not a 5? The dining room is small. It up a flight of stairs, which is steep and doesn't have handrail that goes to the top. read more

Big tender filet mignons; the best French onion soup I've ever had; very tasty potato wedges; my husband had the mussels also and enjoyed them thoroughly! I love sitting at the window seats overlooking Churton Street!! read more