Iconic Saratoga Restaurant 15 Church Sold After 12 Years

New owners plan to continue the restaurant's fine dining legacy.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:38pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a polished, geometric metal sculpture in the shape of a wine glass, resting on a clean white background and reflecting soft studio lighting to symbolize the refined elegance of the 15 Church restaurant.The sale of Saratoga's iconic 15 Church restaurant marks the end of an era for the city's fine dining scene, as the establishment's refined elegance and prestige are captured in this conceptual still-life photograph.Saratoga Springs Today

After 12 years of operating as one of Saratoga Springs' premier fine dining establishments, the restaurant 15 Church has been sold to the owners of a Gansevoort company that specializes in entertainment explosion control systems. The restaurant's founder, Tom Burke, said he wanted to go out on top after achieving his goal of making 15 Church the number one dining destination in the region.

Why it matters

The sale of 15 Church marks the end of an era for Saratoga's culinary scene, as the restaurant had become known for setting a new standard for fine dining in the area over the past 12 years. The new owners will now be tasked with continuing that legacy and maintaining 15 Church's reputation as a top dining destination.

The details

15 Church opened 12 years ago with the goal of becoming the premier fine dining establishment in Saratoga Springs. Under founder Tom Burke's leadership, the restaurant achieved that status and remained at the top of the local dining scene for over a decade. Burke has now sold the business to the owners of a Gansevoort-based company that specializes in entertainment explosion control systems, who plan to continue operating 15 Church.

  • 15 Church opened 12 years ago in Saratoga Springs.
  • The restaurant was sold on March 31, 2026.

The players

15 Church

A fine dining restaurant that opened in Saratoga Springs 12 years ago with the goal of setting a new standard for the local dining scene.

Tom Burke

The founder of 15 Church, who has now sold the restaurant after 12 years of operating it as Saratoga's top dining destination.

Gansevoort Company

The new owners of 15 Church, a company based in Gansevoort that specializes in entertainment explosion control systems.

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What they’re saying

“I wanted to go out on top. We aimed to be No. 1 (in Saratoga) from the beginning, and we stayed there for 12 years,”

— Tom Burke, Founder, 15 Church

The takeaway

The sale of the iconic 15 Church restaurant in Saratoga Springs marks the end of an era for the city's fine dining scene, as the establishment had set a new standard for over a decade. While the new owners plan to continue the restaurant's legacy, the transition will be closely watched by the local community that has long embraced 15 Church as a culinary destination.