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Discover Heated Outdoor Dining Options In The Saratoga Springs Area

Outdoor dining is all the rage throughout the warmer months, but during winter, local restaurants have to get a little creative. Here in Saratoga Springs and the surrounding area, some restaurants are offering a variety of heated outdoor dining options, including private igloos and enclosed patios and porches. Find out where you can dine outdoors comfortably in the Saratoga area below!

We recommend you call ahead to make a reservation and confirm availability.

Olde Bryan Inn

Olde Bryan Inn has a cozy & enclosed patio with a heating system where you can enjoy hearty dishes, like their andouille sausage, chicken & shrimp jambalaya and baked haddock & rock shrimp scampi. 

Be sure to check out their list of cocktails - this historic restaurant has fantastic cocktail options as well as an extensive list of wines, beers, and ciders.

The Adelphi Hotel

The Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs is well known for their exceptional lodging and dining experiences, and during winter, you can dine in a private igloo on Morrissey’s Broadway Patio.

This VIP experience is available for bookings daily, from 11am-8pm. 4 guests per igloo max, $25 per person Sunday-Thursday (2-hour rental). $50 per person Friday & Saturday (2-hour rental). Tax & gratuity not included. Reservations may be made over the phone at (518) 350-7945.

Morgan & Co. Restaurant

Located in downtown Glens Falls, Morgan & Co. is a chef-owned restaurant that specializes in "comfort food with a Mediterranean-Bohemian flair," and this winter, they have enclosed their porch in order to offer heated outdoor dining to their guests. Make a reservation for one of their tables and look forward to an amazing dining experience.

The Queensbury Hotel

Did you know you can also find heated outdoor dining igloos in downtown Glens Falls? It's true! This winter, The Queensbury Hotel is accepting lunch and dinner reservations for their igloos, which have individual heaters.

Each igloo can accommodate up to 6 guests, and they require a $25 rental deposit at the time of booking. The igloos are heated and blankets are provided.

The Erlowest

Dine under the stars and snowflakes in Lake George when you make a reservation at one of The Erlowest's heated igloos.

Reservations are required, and there is a $250 food and beverage minimum requirement on Thursdays and Sundays and a $300 food and beverage minimum requirement on Fridays and Saturdays. Contact The Erlowest directly to secure your igloo!

Druthers Saratoga

tables under a covered brewery patio

Plan a visit to Druthers Brewing Company in downtown Saratoga for delicious food, craft beer, and comfortable seating under their covered and heated outdoor patio. It's a great place to visit after a day of winter activities in the area.

The Bolton Barrel

outdoor dining igloos outside The Barrel restaurant

Take a drive up north to Bolton Landing and enjoy outdoor dining at The Bolton Barrel, which is part of the Blue Water Manor family of resorts and restaurants. Call to make a reservation for a private table in one of their heated igloos.

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About the Author: Joe Legault Joe is a dedicated editor from Lake Luzerne, NY, with a passion for hiking the Adirondack high peaks, running half marathons and 5Ks, and visiting local craft breweries like Common Roots and Dancing Grain. He enjoys writing about the region's can't-miss attractions and activities.