9 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Saratoga

“Where do I even start with this raving ten star review? ⭐️We’ve dined at Hero Ranch many times before, along with its sister restaurant Flowers Saratoga that is adjacent.So when it came time to celebrate three of our birthdays, it was an easy choice to come here. We made reservations a week in advance. When we arrived, we were promptly greeted by a friendly hostess. We sat outside on the patio which was cozy with heaters and individual blankets at each seat.While the cocktails and food were excellent, what truly made our celebration extraordinary was the exceptional service from our server, Richard. He was thoughtful, engaging, humorous, and an incredible listener, perfectly resonating with our group's personalities. Additionally, the other staff members who assisted us throughout the night were incredibly kind and friendly.At the end of the night, we were pleasantly surprised with birthday desserts, ice cream topped with caramel popcorn and a candle, which was delicious. And to top it all off, several employees were wonderful enough to join in on singing happy birthday to us, adding a magical and sweet touch to our evening.I'd like to manage expectations for other customers by mentioning that the restaurant staff doesn't typically sing "Happy Birthday" to customers, so it felt particularly special to us when they did join in on the celebration.It's evident that this business evokes a culture that values their patrons, and we can't say enough good things about Richard's attentive service with a constant warm smile.We wish we had gotten the names of everyone else, but you can see them in our video. We've been raving to our friends and family about how amazing our night was, and we're already looking forward to coming back soon. Thank you for creating such a memorable experience!“

“Absolutely first class attention to detail and an incredible overall night. The cocktails were unique and incredibly well crafted, paired with incredible service and friendly staff. The maitre de had incredible recommendations and knew the menu inside and out. For appetizers the capelleti, souffle and tartare were all incredible and I would highly recommend all of them. The fried pork chop was incredibly juicy and crispy at the same time and was an amazing main course. The halibut was cooked perfectly and served with an incredible jus and puree. Could not recommend this restaurant enough for a special occasion or celebration.“

“I appreciate any cafe these days that is a nice spot to do work at, since many don't have ample seating or wifi! Sue's Gallery cafe is spacious, has delicious drinks, and wifi! It's in a really nice spot that's quiet and not super busy, and there's some street parking nearby. I sat outside to do some work while the weather was nice, and it was a great experience. The only downside is that it's a bit pricey, but the vanilla latte and toast was delicious nonetheless.“

“Tucked in the cute little downtown Saratoga is this unpretentious brewery with such an inviting name, which may be mistaken for some other type of eatery or a place of family reunion. Open and airy. Today, the owner seems to be getting ready for St. Patrick's Day, wearing greens and the hat, looking unintentionally cute. I should add that they have Irish music radio on, too. Fantastic! So caring and attentive. Mixed style of furniture and a piano make me wonder what fun stuff could take place once the sun goes down. I was planning to have a pint of hazy IPA. Unfortunately, they don't have it. But the owner kindly mixed two different IPA's for me to taste. I ended up ordering their West Coast IPA, which was equally good as my imaginary hazy IPA. I will come back here for the beer and lounging experience, which is desperately needed and appreciated in the Bay Area.“

“Have been dying to come here and finally made it! Went with my friends and we all had a great time. It's super pretty inside. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, but didn't hover and let us chat and catch up. We had the scallops, beet salad, risotto, chocolate cake, key lime pie and then of course the drinks! Had to get the kiss the bubble drink (Instagram worthy), snow storm, kiwi do you love me, and cantarito. The meal was good, but the drinks and desserts were what we would come back for. The chocolate and the key lime were gorgeous, presentation wise, and so good! Definitely make a reservation as it fills up fast. Can't wait to go back!“

“My family and I went to Bella Saratoga for a birthday dinner on Sunday evening. We had an amazing experience because Ben, our server took such good care of us ..making excellent food and drink suggestions and generally taking good care of our group. We ordered the carpaccio appetizer as well as the mushroom and polenta appetizer and the artichoke appetizer... all 3 were very tasty. I ordered the Sea bass special and thought it was cooked and seasoned to perfection and the other entrées that my family ordered included the lasagna, the short ribs, steak, and pasta with blue crab- everyone thought their food was delicious. I can't say enough about the quality of the food and friendly service at this local gem.“

“Food - Good north Indian cuisine to satisfy those cravings. Paneer tikka masala & makhani dal, both tasted good. Not any floating oil in either of them. I am sure it had some cream for creamyness. Bread basket had pesto naan, garlic & plain naan. They don't offer substitutions for basket. All were crispy, soft. Curry also accompanied with white rice. Cauliflower manchurian was too saucy and nothing great about it. Service- Service was good. Ambiance- its a big space restaurant in saratoga DT. Ambiance was decent. I would not recommend for a date. + Points 1.Good space. Not too cramped 2. Good food“

“Delicious well priced food with great service.We came across Tamra Mediterranean Grill when looking for local takeout during my recent trip to Saratoga. We ordered the dinner for 4 (beef skewers, rice, salad, hummus and pita), Branzino and Baba Ganoush. Everything was absolutely delicious. Beef doesn't always do well in takeout but it was perfectly cooked, seasoned and tender. You wanted to savor the flavors in every bite. My local friend wondered why they hadn't frequented this restaurant before.Typically in my travels, I want to try as many different places as possible but occasionally you have a meal so good that you need to go back one more time. So when out with another friend visiting the area, I had to go back - this time for dine in. In addition to some of my favorites from the day before, we tried the Lamb Moussaka. Moussaka is something I hesitate to order as the quality can really vary. But this was melt in your mouth delicious - a must order. Dining in service was above and beyond (see my side note on their accommodation of dietary restrictions).While there are many restaurants on the East Coast with similar menus (some better than others), Tamra Mediterranean Grill will top my list of restaurants to go to when in Saratoga.Dietary restrictions: After placing our order - I learned my friend had a recently tested positive for an allergy to sesame seeds - which we learned was in every dish we had ordered. Despite the late notification, the restaurant was beyond accommodating and in fact, unnecessarily apologized for not asking about dietary restrictions (like it was their mistake, not ours, which was not the case). They were able to make everything without sesame seeds and provided the omitted seasoning/sauce for me on the side. Still delicious.“

“We recently visited the Santa Cruz tasting room after an event we attended in the area. Our server was very personable and attentive.The ambience of the tasting room was cozy and artfully decorated. Lastly, the wine flight was incredible. They offer an option of a custom tasting flight which allows flexibility based on your preferences. They also have a small bites menu available which looked tempting but alas we had just eaten.“