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A smiling man and woman sit at a bar, enjoying drinks and talking with each other at Putnam's Restaurant & Bar.

Putnam’s Restaurant & Bar

Saratoga Springs Local Dining

The Gideon Putnam’s signature dining experience, Putnam’s Restaurant offers historic charm, first-class service and seasonally changing menus. This casual upscale restaurant in Saratoga Springs features menus of stylish regional cuisine under the direction of an award-winning culinary team.

Enjoy attentive and personalized service from the highly trained staff and dishes that complement the Saratoga Springs experience, prepared using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Rustic yet elegant seafood, beef and game preparations are some of the featured menu specialties at Putnam’s.

Putnam’s Restaurant & Bar serves resort guests as well as the public.

Please note: Putnam’s Patio is operated seasonally, weather-permitting. Tables are first come, first served, and hours are subject to change. Reserve your table in Putnam’s Restaurant by calling 518-226-4719.

A couple dining on the patio at Putnam's Restaurant

Putnam’s Patio

Park-fresh air, sunlight and a natural soundtrack bring authentic Saratoga Spa State Park ambiance to the table at Putnam’s Patio, The Gideon Putnam’s go-to outlet for seasonal al fresco dining. Tucked behind the hotel and open spring through fall (weather permitting), Putnam’s Patio features the fine dining menu served at Putnam’s Restaurant, with beautiful park and golf course views.

Kick back and relax under broad patio umbrellas and savor regional cuisine, local craft beer, wine and signature cocktails and take in the beautiful scenery that surrounds you. And, guests of Putnam’s Patio have the opportunity to enjoy some of Saratoga’s finest local musicians.

As the stars come out to play, enjoy drinks and warm company by Putnam’s cozy and crackling fire pits and glowing heat lamps.

Seating on the patio is first come, first served. For more information about our Saratoga, NY, restaurants and additional dining options, please call 518-226-4719.

Contact Details

A couple browsing breakfast foods at Putnam's Restaurant

Contact Details

Opening Weekend: May 8-10

  • Bar only Friday, May 8, 3pm-10pm
  • Sat & Sun, Breakfast only 8am-11am

May 15 – Memorial Day Weekend

  • Dinner: Fri & Sat, 4pm-10pm
  • Breakfast: Sat & Sun, 8am – 11am

Memorial Day – July 3

  • Dinner: Fri & Sat, 4pm-10pm
  • Breakfast: Sat-Mon, 8am-11am

July 4 – September 8

  • Dinner: Wed-Sun, 4pm-10pm
  • Breakfast: Wed-Mon, 8am-11am
  • Brunch/Lunch: Sat & Sun, 11am-2pm

September 8 – November 2

  • Dinner: Thurs-Mon, 4pm-10pm
  • Breakfast: Thurs-Mon, 8am-11am

Menus

Hot Breakfast

Jockey Kick-Starter

$18
Cracked Eggs, Home Fries, Choose a Meat (Bacon, Sausage, Ham), Toast, Sliced Tomato

Winner's Circle Omelet

$18
Choose three ingredients (Cheddar, American, Swiss, Tomato, Spinach, Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Caramelized Onion, Peppers, Mushrooms), Home Fries, Toast

Saratoga BEC

$17
Cheddar, Soft Scrambled Eggs, Loaded Peppered Bacon, Garlic Aioli, Croissant Roll, Home Fries

Congress French Toast

$18
Challah Cinnamon Bread, Fresh Berry Compote, Whipped Cream, Powdered Sugar, New York Maple Syrup

Geyser Smoked Salmon Board

$22
Crispy Capers, Pickled Onions, Cream Cheese, Chopped Egg, Lemon, Sliced Tomatoes, Plain Bagel

Benedict Flight

$22
Poached Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Florentine, Canadian Bacon, Lemon Hollandaise, Home Fries

Toast

English Muffin, White, Sourdough, Wheatberry, Gluten-Free Bread

Soups & Salads

French Onion Soup

$14
Crouton, Swiss, Provolone, Herbs

Chopped Salad

$16
Peppered Bacon, Pickled Red Onion, Cucumber, Tomato, Scallion, Iceberg Lettuce, Blue Cheese Dressing

Caesar Salad

$16
Chopped Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan Crisp, Caesar Dressing

Fried Calamari Salad

$24
Mixed Greens, Shaved Parmesan, Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Tomato Vinaigrette

Small Plates

Crudites

$18
Mixed Vegetables, Hummus, House Ranch, Baba Ghanoush, Pita

Cheese Board

$18
Local Vermont & NY Cheeses, Mixed Crackers, Pickled Vegetables, Fresh Fruit

Cured Meat Board

$24
Local Cured Meats, Assorted Mustards, Giant Pretzel, Pickled Vegetables, Preserved Jams, Fresh Fruit

Chips & Dip Platter

$18
French Onion Dip, Bacon Horseradish Dip, Vegetable Dip, House-Made Chips

Handhelds

Served with choice of French Fries, Chips, or Tossed House Greens

Chicken Philly

$22
Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, American Cheese, Garlic Mayo, Cuban Roll

Grilled Turkey Melt

$22
Roasted Turkey, Cheddar, Smashed Avocado, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Ancho Mayo, Grilled Sourdough Bread

Grilled Lobster Roll

$34
Butter-Poached Lobster, Celery, Shredded Lettuce, Yuzu Aioli, Brioche Roll

Grilled Hummus Wrap

$18
Grilled Zucchini, Squash, Mixed Greens, Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Balsamic Reduction, Chef's Wrap of the Day

Smash Burger

$24
Smashed Wagyu, American Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Putnam Sauce, Grilled Potato Bun

Entrees

Linguine & Clams

$34
Little Necks, Chopped Clams, Garlic, Shallots, Peppers, White Wine, Fresh Herbs, Olive Oil, Parmesan, Toasted Breadcrumbs

Chicken Marsala

$28
Upstate Fungi Mushrooms, Marsala Sauce, Herb-Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable

Fish & Chips

$32
Beer-Battered Catch of the Day, Fries, Pickled Cucumber Salad, Tartar

Pasta Primavera Aglio e Olio

$24
Seasonal Garden Vegetables, Lemon, Garlic Oil, Spaghetti, Fresh-Chopped Herbs

Grilled Delmonico

$44
Herb-Whipped Mashed Potato, House Vegetable, Port Wine Peppered Demi-Glace

House-Made Bolognaise

$28
Beef, Pork, Veal, Celery, Carrots, Onions, Cream, Whipped Ricotta, Pappardelle, Fresh-Chopped Herbs

Additions

Salmon

$11

Chicken

$9

Calamari

$14

MorningStar Plant-Based Chicken

$9

Desserts

Peanut Butter Pie

$9

Chocolate Torte

$9

Chef's Cheesecake

$9

Ice Cream or Sorbet

$9

Signature Cocktails

Brown Derby

$15
Elijah Craig Small-Batch Bourbon, Grapefruit Juice, Honey Syrup

Clubhouse Cosmo

$15
Skyy Vodka, Hibiscus Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lime Juice

Pomegranate Margarita

$15
Sauza Blanco Tequila, Pomegranate Syrup, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lime Juice

Broadway Bourbon Smash

$15
Four Roses Small-Batch Bourbon, Fresh Blackberries, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup

Italian Greyhound

$15
Absolut Vodka, Aperol, Fever-Tree Sparkling Grapefruit Juice

Draft Beer 16 oz

Blue Moon

$8

Modelo

$8

Michelob Ultra

$8

Sam Adam's Seasonal

$9

Fiddlehead IPA

$9

Paradox Pilsner

$9

Bottled & Canned Beer

Coors Light

$7

Heineken

$8

Stella Artois

$8

Corona Extra

$8

Miller Lite

$7

Budweiser

$7

Bud Light

$7

Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA

$8

Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA

$8

Sam Adams Boston Lager

$8

Guinness Stout

$8

Common Roots Good Fortune

$8

Avenue of the Pines

$8

Heineken Zero

$8

White Wine

5 oz. / 8 oz. / Bottle

Chardonnay

Sea Sun by Caymus (5 oz.)

$10
8 oz.
$13
Bottle
$36

Chalk Hill (5 oz.)

$11
8 oz.
$14
Bottle
$40

Raeburn (5 oz.)

$15
8 oz.
$18
Bottle
$44

Pinot Grigio

Ecco Domani (5 oz.)

$10
8 oz.
$13
Bottle
$36

Ruffino Aqua di Venus (5 oz.)

$13
8 oz.
$16
Bottle
$41

Sauvignon Blanc

Jacques Dumont (5 oz.)

$11
8 oz.
$14
Bottle
$40

Kim Crawford (5 oz.)

$13
8 oz.
$16
Bottle
$42

Rosé

La Jolie Fleur, Sebastiani (5 oz.)

$11
8 oz.
$14
Bottle
$40

Riesling

August Kessler R (5 oz.)

$10
8 oz.
$13
Bottle
$36

Sparkling

Mionetto Avantgarde (8 oz.)

$13
Bottle
$41

Mumm Napa Brut (8 oz.)

$16
Bottle
$44

Red Wine

5 oz. / 8 oz. / Bottle

Pinot Noir

Banshee (5 oz.)

$10
8 oz.
$13
Bottle
$36

Cline Seven Ranches (5 oz.)

$11
8 oz.
$14
Bottle
$40

Acrobat (5 oz.)

$15
8 oz.
$18
Bottle
$44

Cabernet Sauvignon

Rickshaw (5 oz.)

$11
8 oz.
$14
Bottle
$40

Sebastiani (5 oz.)

$15
8 oz.
$18
Bottle
$44

Decoy (5 oz.)

$16
8 oz.
$19
Bottle
$44
Modern hotel room with a large bed, two lamps, and open French doors leading to a bright sitting area.

Stay

Have it all with charming features, modern accommodations, and an unbeatable location.

Small meeting room with rows of chairs, chandeliers, orange walls, and open doors leading outside.

Groups & Events

Host your event or meeting in the heart of Saratoga Spa State Park with indoor and outdoor spaces, on-site dining, and calming nature all around.