Saratoga Bar & Cafe

Established in 1942 the Saratoga remains a tradition in downtown Terre Haute. For those of you that do not know the history of our restaurant we take pleasure in providing you with this condensed version.In 1942 local attorney N. George Nasser decided he wanted to be in the restaurant business. He opened the Saratoga in October of that year in a building owned by the Anton Hulman family. After a short while N. George realized that his dream of owning a restaurant was not what he really wanted after all. His brother-in-law Joseph Malooley, who was managing the restaurant asked N. George if he would sell it to him. Reluctantly N.G. agreed and that is the beginning of Malooley's Saratoga.Joe enlisted the help of his siblings when they had spare time & was enthusiastically awaiting the return of his youngest brother Abe from WWII. Joe needed more consistent help and asked Abe to assist in the day to day operation. Abe accepted the challenge and so began The Saratoga as we know it today. The brothers developed a philosophy that has proven successful through the years, to provide good food at a fair price with friendly service. Anyone and everyone was--and is --a welcomed guest and many have become life-long friends.Joe and Abe sought the help of Kate (Abe's wife) and Lucille Perkins (Joe's companion) to join their team. The ladies helped bring a new dimension to the restaurant and the four worked deligently to make the restaurant a success. The changes of the 1960's brought expansion to the Saratoga with the acquisition of the adjoining building. The dining room brought a more formal atmosphere for those who preferred it and prime rib became our trademark.