254007 Wed Aug 04 08:30:05 -0700 2004 3 20 Tristate Region 0 1346375 Hi all: Heading to Saratoga for the weekend and am trying to decide between Springwater's, Eartha's and Saratoga Lake Bistro for dinner on Saturday night. Any insights would be greatly appreciated, as well as additional options if none of these meet the tastes of the upstate chowhounds. Thanks in advance! Wed Aug 04 08:30:05 -0700 2004 0 mikemorg 1 1346389 Many recommendations have been recently posted for the village of Saratoga Springs and environs. Just toggle down a bit on this page for quite a variety of suggestions. Thu Aug 05 10:00:10 -0700 2004 1346375 0 feelinpeckish 1 1346535 In case the message board didnt let you get far down enough, here is the one I posted to an earlier query. My additions to that earlier answer. Have nothing bad about Springwater Bistro, which is about three blocks from my house. I have no personal experience with them. Also have heard nothing bad about Earthas, also about three blocks from the manse. Have no personal experience with them. Do not know anything about the bistro on the lake, nor have heard anything even about their existence. Are you sure that is a valid reference? The rest of my comments from an earlier reply are below You're right. You need to get off the beaten path when the track is open. Two or three suggestions, from a local who has lived in Saratoga since 1970. Get on Route 9, south, leaving Saratoga. Once you get past the Northway (I-87 exit) continue on Route 9. At the second red light, you come to an intersection with Route 9P. Both of the restaurants on the corner, the Publik House, and the Red Tomato, are worth it. The Publik House is good pizza, good calzones, good sandwiches, etc. The Red Tomato, crowded in August, is worth the stop. Try the bisque, which has won local awards for best soup, or the pot roast, which, although you would not think it, is to die for. Everything on the menu after that is worth a try. If you make the left turn onto Route 9P at that intersection, about a mile and a quarter down t he road, on the left, is Cliffs Country Inn. You would not think it very imposing, but is considered the best beef place, in local contests, for its prime ribs, steaks, etc. Not horribly expensive, but that's where there locals go. A carnivores delight. The following is an answer to someone who posted a query on this board for best ethnic restaurants in Saratoga. Sushi-Thai, on Phila Street, about a block and a half east of the main drag in Saratoga, Broadway seems to be worth it. Extensive menu, and I have heard good reviews from other locals, but I have no personal experience with the place. There are also two Indian restaurants, one right on Broadway, and one on the intersection of Route 50 and Broadway as you come into Saratoga from the south. Both get good reviews. Minos, on Caroline Street, which is a block east of Broadway, is good for sushi, and I can recommend that based on personal experience. Chianti's is an upscale Italian restaurant, also on Broadway; and my son's father in law, who is Italian American and visits Saratoga during the track season, raves about it. Not necessarily ethnic, but in the running, would be Hatties, on Caroline Street, east of Broadway. Great Southern cuisine, smothered pork chops, jambalaya, etc, etc. Can recommend that one personally. If you're into barbecue, Everglades restaurant, north on Route 9 out of Saratoga, is good, and not horribly expensive. Can recommend that personally. Do not do PJ's barbecue, South of Saratoga on Route 9. Not good at all, and overpriced. If your definition of ethnic includes French, Chez Sophie, south of Saratoga on Route 9, is the creme de la creme. Great cuisine, service, not cheap, but also recommended by the New York Times. I have eaten there, and it is worth every penny Wed Aug 11 23:19:38 -0700 2004 1346375 0 Bill L 2 1356044 As a big fan of sushi, Sushi Thai is the way to go. Extensives sushi there is another little spot located about one block over at the end of Carloine St. This spomenues are an understatement. Priced moderately for sushi-goers. They also have many dishes for the non-sushi lovers of the party. I recommend the Titanic as your best bang for the buck. Also, you may want to take the walk one block down to caroline. [Mino's Sushi Bar] has been around forever, and I have not once had a bad experience with their food or service. Eloquently prepared and considerably pleasurable to the palate this resteraunt has alot to offer. They also offer take out, so if you want to treat guests in your home or take it back to the hotel it's quick and easy delight. bon appetite. Wed Nov 30 16:17:36 -0800 2005 1346535 0 John A.