Big Basin Burger Bar

It's been awhile since my last visit and a friend wanted to eat here, so thought I'd give this another try. I'm glad I came back!This restaurant has expanded its menu items to be more than just burgers. They have small plates, salads, specials, their different varieties of burgers, and many drink options. There are many wonderful dishes, however the Albondigas soup on their specials menu was calling my name. I found out this item used to be a seasonal dish, however it was so popular, they added it as a permanent item. I knew I had to try it and it was so delicious! My friend had the waygu sliders. It was listed as a small plate, but these sliders were definitely on the larger side and loaded with toppings. We also shared the tempura green beans and found these to be good, but not fabulous. The dining area is comfortable, and a bit on the noisy side. There is outside dining available. They have sit down service and our server was ready to help. I'm so glad I came back as they have really improved.

A pretty average place in regards to food, although we did not get any burgers. This spot was on the way home from a camping trip, not crazy pricey, and had a table, so we had lunch here.PARKINGPlenty in the parking lot behind the restaurant (shared with other businesses in the area).THE WAITNone on Labor Day at 1pm. We did get the last table for four, and it was in their back area which was a little sad, a covered sidewalk with just a couple tables. None of the vibe, but at least quiet and shaded.THE COST$59.39 total (including tax/tip) for 1 kids entree, 1 side, 1 starter, 1 beer. A light lunch for 2 adults & 2 kids.THE FOOD* Korean Street Tacos ($19) - 3 stars. I found this to be just ok. The tacos were very drippy & messy, the meat too tough, and the toppings uninspiring. For the record, my partner enjoyed this.* Garlic Fries ($8) - 3 stars. Not too oily, and frankly not too garlic-y, til you get to the pool of oil at the bottom. Unlike other garlic fries I've ordered, this one had fresh garlic slices, not minced pieces fried into the oil, so to me the flavor was too subdued.

If you are looking for a casual setting but great bar food, this is the place - in downtown Saratoga. We had Wagyu beef sliders, teriyaki salmon bowl, Korean street tacos, fries, and steamed pork dumplings - they were all amazing. Service is personal and prompt.

Delicious and Wonderful!Had dinner here with some very dear friends (considered family) and thoroughly enjoyed our meal and time here. We sat outside and enjoyed the wonderful evening.We ordered the following:French Moo, Peppercorn, Portobello burgers and a steak salad.The person who ordered the French Moo thought it was very tasty and the juicy! He loved it! Said it hit the spot!I ordered the Peppercorn Burger and thought it was delicious! Nice juicy patty with mushrooms and sauce. Tasty!The person who ordered the portobello burger loved it as well! Huge portobello mushroom covered with roasted vegetables!The steak salad looked awesome. My wife said it was super delicious and she would order it again!In fact,, we would all reorder our items again!The service was very nice, always there when you needed them.Please see the pictures and let your eyes feast!

So we were in Saratoga and jonesin' for a burger. My uncle who's a local suggested Big Basin (BBBB). Great recommend.This was a Thursday lunch and we pretty much had the place to ourselves - why I asked? Is this a Saratoga thing? Anyway, my wife had the Truffle Burger and I had the French Moo Burger. She went full truffle with truffle fries and I went garlic fries.The quality of the meat of both burgers was amazing. Now it says waygu on the menu (more on this later) and they patties were cooked to perfection. Perfect medium rare. Truffle Burger had just the right amount of truffle (you can overdo it) and the French Moo was a wonderful combination of burger, brie cheese and caramelized onions - nice hint of sweetness without being over the top.Fries had a nice crisp bite to them (why can't all fry places pull this off?). I had the Morena Mia Amber from Del Cielo Brewery - very nice amber lager.Service was very good - again it was slow so I would sort of expect that. Prices - not cheap. $22/burger but as they say you get what you pay for so waygu will be more expensive and it is Saratoga.We'll be back again for sure!

We were walking downtown and wanted to have some appetizers since we hadn't eaten, so we decided to try out Big Basin Burger Bar.The staff was very nice and friendly.We ordered the artichoke appetizer and parmesan truffle fries. Both were good, especially the fries. They also have a good selection of beer.The restaurant was clean and had a good amount of seating.

Been to Saratoga countless times and wondering how I've missed such a gem. So not pretentious for this hood. Granted they were busy, understaffed and a bit slow to acknowledge us, but once they did it was all good. Truth be told I'm a simple girl who likes a simple place with good vibes, food and friendly service. This place was it for me. I've eaten at the fancy joints on this strip, and they've been good. But I so mad at myself for missing this awesome spot.My recommendation is to ignore the snobby reviews and stop on by if you're looking for good food, casual bites, rotating selection of beers and service to how family will treat you.

In town for a concert to see Rod Stewart. This is recommended to us from the Saratoga Lodge and they do not disappoint. Such amazing flavors very good food and staff is very nice. Also a very good draft beer selection. When back in the area we will definitely be back

Just left on our way to the mountain winery. Our meal was amazing! The service was great. We petted the two cute dogs sitting outside.

A popular lunch spot. The service was okay. It seemed like it was short staffed and the staff was overwhelmed. Overall the food looked pretty good. I wasn't really hungry and only tried the two appetizers.Short rib poutine (4/5): as much as I like skinny fries on their own, this dish needed thicker fries to hold the gravy. It also needed more gravy and better cheese. The star was the short rib. It was tender and flavorful. Even the picky eater at our table kept coming back for the meat.Poké nachos (3/5): not the best but it grew on me. At first it seems like a poké salad dumped on top of tortilla chips. But I love nachos, and I still ate it. Wish it had more toppings though.I'd like to come back to try their burgers.