The Starting Gate Bar & Grill

There were four of us for an early dinner.  We ordered the signature steak sandwich with fries, the chicken parm dinner, a small pizza, chicken wings, onion rings, two drafts, four bottles of beer, one lemonade and one diet coke.  The bill was $73, $90 with tip.  The majority of time we were there, we were in the dining room alone ... and we were curious as to why this Saratoga icon of a restaurant wasn't busy on an early Saturday evening.  The food was fresh and tasted good.  The service was fine.  The bar was busy.  The owner was there, talking to customers. This place deserves to be hopping at all times.

Remember when you were a kid and you went to your neighborhood restaurant, and the food was always fresh and homemade, and you could tell people cooked with " love " ?

Like the Cheers of Saratoga Springs NY - small, homey- great food from real italians, music every weekend - mostly solo acts or duos - not too crazy- just a quiet place to go for friendly staff, a well poured drink, and excellent food.  Everybody mght not know your name, but you are never a stranger.

The owners are on premesis most days and nights and are very inclusive and friendly folks.

Pizza is great! Nice place to start off the night.