What to Eat and Drink at Saratoga This Summer
Bring your appetite to the racetrack!
Food & drink deals plus free samples will be available throughout the summer. Sign up for The Inside Track to hear about the latest offers.
Taste NY Pavilion
Free samples from New York vendors will be available at the Taste NY tent every Thursday–Sunday of the summer meet, including craft beer from Saratoga Springs-based Whitman Brewing Co.; local spirits from New Scotland and Pick Six; Finger Lakes wines from Keuka Spring Vineyards; and RTD cocktails from Social Hour, and Hinny Hard seltzer.
More Free Alcohol Samples
Available from noon to 4:00pm, unless noted otherwise below, while supplies last. Must be 21+ with valid ID.
Saturday, July 12: Saratoga Sunrise Tasting
This Saturday, July 12, 2025 there will be free Saratoga Sunrise cocktail samplings! Celebrate opening weekend of the summer meet with the official cocktail of Saratoga Race Course. Offered outside of the Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar. Look for the Saratoga Sunrise backdrop.
🍹 New and Improved Saratoga Sunrise
The Saratoga Sunrise, the official cocktail of Saratoga Race Course, has undergone a refreshing change in 2025. Thirst-quenching lemonade has replaced orange juice in the recipe to complement Belvedere organic pure vodka, grenadine and a lemon garnish.
Lists of Food and Beverage Options
Click below to expand to see detailed lists of some of the many food and alcoholic beverage options available at Saratoga Race Course in 2025.
The extensive new food lineup at Saratoga Race Course in 2025 includes carts, concessions, and premium dining:
- Union Ave Grill featuring sweet sausage with roasted tomato and onion piperade
- Toga Gyros showcases a vegetarian favorite with crispy falafel bites paired with a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce
- Taco Republic offers chicken carnitas tacos, slow-braised and pulled, layered with pico de gallo, salsa verde, and cilantro on warm flour tortillas
- Capital Q features a slow-smoked BBQ brisket panini with barbecue sauce, crispy onions, and pickled jalapeños.
- Carnegie Hot Dog Cart features a spicy all-beef sausage dressed with classic toppings: Dusseldorf mustard, relish, sauerkraut, chopped raw onions, and a NY pushcart onion sauce
- Surfside Chowder Shack: Loaded chowder fries are available alongside creamy clam chowder and crisp clam strips; Shrimp Roll combining chilled shrimp salad with celery, dill, and lemon on a traditional New England roll
- High Noon Clubhouse Grill delivers big flavor for every palate, highlighted by the Saratoga Turkey Roll made with roasted turkey, applewood bacon, garlic aioli, lettuce, and tomato on a French roll, plus the BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich featuring a slow-smoked chicken with BBQ sauce, crispy onions, and pickled jalapeños
- Finish Line Grill has an assortment of track favorites, including the Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich and Toga Chicken Tender Bucket
Gluten-Free Options at Saratoga Race Course
- ELT Press: a creative vegetarian sandwich with eggplant bacon, romaine leaf, and thyme-roasted tomatoes, available at the High Noon Clubhouse Grill alongside a classic favorite, Tomato Basil Soup
- Taco Republic features customizable and flavorful Chicken/Beef or Fajita Nachos
- Hal’s NY Kettle Chips: available at concessions throughout the track
New Premium Selections and Shareable Plates
- Finish Line Grill: Beef tenderloin sliders with Pat LaFrieda beef
- The Porch & Michelob Ultra Stretch: Giant soft Bavarian pretzel with white cheddar béchamel sauce and whole grain mustard
- Michelob Ultra Stretch & Casamigos Spa Verandas: Empanada Duo by Nuchas, an NYC favorite
- Cookie Crumz Platter at all premium dining locations
Turf Terrace Exclusives
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Char Grilled Short Ribs, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, broccolini, and red wine reduction
- Maryland Lump Crab Dip is rich, hot, and cheesy with an Old Bay Crab Dip kick, topped with buttery crumbs and served with assorted crackers
- Bocconcini Tomato & Cucumber Salad features basil-marinated mozzarella bocconcini, cherry tomatoes, and English cucumbers drizzled with a balsamic glaze
These are just some of the delicious alcoholic beverages available for purchase at Saratoga Race Course in 2025:
- Saratoga Sunrise: Official cocktail of Saratoga, now with lemonade!
- Belmont Jewel: Official cocktail of the Belmont Stakes pres. by Redemption Bourbon
- Bulleit Bourbon
- Casamigos Tequila
- Tres Agaves Tequila
- Hendrick’s Gin
- Mount Gay Rum
- Miller Lite
- Modelo
- Moët Champagne
- Chandon Champagne
- Mionetto Prosecco
- Josh Cellars
- Ruffino Wines
- Joel Gott Wines
- ALB Vodka
- Surfside
- High Noon
- NUTRL
- Subourbon Life
