Located in the heart of Historic downtown Hillsborough, Saratoga Grill celebrates 30 years as a family run restaurant. Honoring the legacy of founders Colleen and Kevin St. John, little Col and her family carry on the tradition of serving great food at affordable prices. Saratoga Grill looks forward to welcoming you back again, or meeting you for the first time. Our menu offers fresh seafood, charcoal grilled steaks and burgers, and homemade desserts. Many thanks for your continued support
Seafood & steak spot known for clam chowder & housemade scones in a cozy, old-school setting.
Maria D
I give a 4.8 stars! I took my companion here for his birthday and it was fabulous. The trout is a must-try, and the French onion soup is top-notch. The salad was very enjoyable as well. The only dish I didn’t care for was the seafood sandwich — rename it “crab salad” as it lacks the seafood and add just a touch more seasoning and it would be amazing. The wine was good and the second-floor atmosphere was lovely. It was worth the drive, and we’re excited to return.
… moreCatrina Alexander
During a quick pit stop coming back from Pamlico Beach, we happened upon an adorable upstairs cafe called SARATOGA GRILL in Hillsborough. We arrived early and didn’t need a reservation, but I would recommend making one if you plan to arrive during peak times. We already can’t wait to go back! Be sure to also visit the Weaver Street Market just down the street!
… moreChristopher Woods
My wife and I had the pleasure of dining in Saratoga Grill for lunch recently. We like the light atmosphere with framed art on white walls illuminated by the large arched windows. It was relatively busy, and the dining guests were leisurely and happy. Two servers took care of everyone. They were calm and pleasant, and moved efficiently without rushing.
The food was terrific. We enjoyed a three-course meal with wine. We began with New England clam chowder and she-crab soup with sherry. Morgan helped me select my entrée and wine: Swordfish with relish, served with salad, and a refreshing Gruner Veltliner. My wife loved her crabcake, accompanied by the same.
Colleen and Adam added warmth to our wonderful day.
I schedule my days around my work, maintenance, and responsibilities. I am guilty of not prioritizing a lovely lunch or dinner at a restaurant like Saratoga Grill. This visit affected me positively. I look forward to returning.
… moreMarianne Ward
9/14/24 lunch… what a wonderful find! Our server was very nice. Our food was delicious. The portions were very good. I had the Caesar salad with the salmon from my spouse’s seafood platter. The Caesar salad and salmon were great! Spouse‘s seafood platter (scallops, shrimp and salad) was done perfectly. He raved over the thousand island dressing (which is made in-house). The scones were so yummy that we bought six to take home! An overall wonderful experience! Note that the restaurant is upstairs… the setting is lovely!
… moreMerilyn Newell
We have visited this restaurant many times for dinner in the past, but this was the first time at lunch. It was very busy with some large groups present, but we were a party of two. We ordered salads with protein added, chicken and salmon respectively. The salad with the salmon arrived without it and it took two requests and nearly 20 minutes to get it delivered to the table. The portion was skimpy at best and not the most appetizing piece ever experienced. Additionally, one of the wait staff wears WAY too much scent – it was overpowering and lingered after they left the table. It’s disheartening to have this experience when it has been so incredibly great at the dinner hour.
… morerichard george
Quaint little restaurant, absolutely delicious! From the bread, to the onion soup (they used pumpernickel bread which gave it a unique flavor), to the salad, to the entrées (seafood paella, beef cheeks) and finally dessert (Italian lemon cream cake), everything was delicious. Moved to North Carolina roughly 3 years ago, best food we’ve had so far.
… moreVidya Shankar
Well deserves a 7 star rating for exceptional soul satisfying taste, genuine hospitality, prompt service with a smile and ambiance radiating with warmth and an aura of elegance all go well with a no nonsense menu that offers variety with a touch of class.
The lunch entrees came with buttery, melt in your mouth, out of this world scones made by the owner. With every bite my eyes automatically closed so all my senses can be focus and savor the incredible taste.
The seafood platter of perfectly grilled salmon, soft juicy shrimp and scallops cooked to perfection brought out a soul satisfied sigh with every bite.
The salad was so fresh and the blue cheese dressing made in-house paired amazingly well.
Located in the historic downtown Hillsboro this is a must visit restaurant. Can’t wait to come back soon.
… moreDavid Luhr
A charming and quaint restaurant in the middle of charming and quaint downtown Hillsborough. My wife and I stopped by for lunch, and really enjoyed the whole experience. Wife had the honey almond salmon, and I had the Reuben sandwich with (amazing) clam chowder. Food was exceptional and service very attentive. Highly recommend!
… moreGreg Pagans
wonderful atmosphere and location in historic downtown Hillsborough NC. delicious chicken sandwich (incredible and wide seafood selections on menu, heads up) lovely presented with side salad, cold beer IPA and great street view from window seat. would absolutely recommend Saratoga Grill!
… moreDani Black
* Editing to add I was there recently for dinner again, and it was even better than before. Surf and Turf was a delicious (but reasonably priced) perfectly prepared splurge. Also had “party food” they catered at a special event, all tasty and very beautiful. LOVE this place!
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What a delight to re-connect with this wonderful place. Service was so dear, and so pro, even though we unwittingly came in just before closing! Had to work AND eat on a deadline, so we hid away in the bar and still felt the TLC. The clam chowder is better than ever. The outstanding seafood platter has been refreshed: I’ll adjust, it’s still very fresh and tasty (oh those sweet scallops!) and the salad w/steak was amazing. Grilled to perfection, smoky and tender. Go for the service, the vibe or the food… it hits all three, though!
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