Druthers Brewing Company - Clifton Park, New York

Britneigh S.

By far some of the worst service and blatant rude behavior I have ever received. As a server I rarely ever have anything to say about any service I receive because I understand that someone can have an off night. However, Emily couldn’t be bothered to actually do her job because she was too busy trying to impress the two men sitting less than 5 feet from our table. It would have been very easy to check on us each time that she went to their table by just simply turning around. Our bar drinks were watered down by the time we received them. She never checked how our drinks or appetizers were. I had to stop her walking away from their table to even get more water. She tossed boxes onto the bench seat next to my friend while walking behind her without saying anything shortly after we received our meals. She reminded us that the boxes were there as if to tell us to leave when the restaurant was still open for another hour. Again, I feel the need to point out her difference in demeanor and tone of voice. The difference would not have be as noticeable if that table wasn’t so close that we could reach out and touch each other party.

To end things on a positive note, the blonde hostess with the half up pigtails was wonderful!

Jackie A.

Last night, our party of 8 celebrated a birthday and had a really good experience. I read the reviews and was hesitant based on the solidly mixed reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised.

The food was delicious. Both the mac and cheese and the Nashville wings were declared excellent by the other members of my party. I had half of the BBQ chicken sandwich (bbq sauce on the side so I could add my preferred amount) and half of the burger, with candied jalapeños added. I absolutely loved them! The burger came out as requested with no pink but was still juicy. And the chicken wasn't too thick and had great flavor. I also enjoyed the strawberry fields salad. My only sad note was the fries, which used to be my favorite item here. They were soft and starchy instead of the crispy shoestring fries I used to crave. I hope this wasn't a permanent change. I personally do not drink, but Druthers is known for their beer and the people in my party who ordered drinks were happy with their selections.

Our waitress Morgan was terrific as well. She kept the drinks coming and checked on us regularly, as well as apologized when the birthday guy's meal was the only one not brought out with the rest. Excellent service, which at this time isn't always easy to find.

I will note that the experience in total (not including the 10 minutes or so we spent after paying the check) was a little under 2 hours, probably due to how busy it was inside as well as out on the patio. We didn't mind as it was a family gathering, and we had time to catch up. But if you are in a hurry, this may not work for you.

Overall, I definitely recommend trying this place out. Next time, I will probably sit outside and enjoy the patio.

Eric Y.

Had a party of 13, unfortunately their online reservation system doesn't allow for more than 8. I arrived early and they graciously accommodated us. Our waitress was sweet and attentive. Their beer selection is wonderful and I had a seasonal Gumdrop one, delicious. The appetizers were great and very shareable. The meals came out all at the same time, were hot, and very tasty! Would recommend, will be back.

Shawntai M.

Absolutely amazing! Definitely my favorite little hole in the wall (literally tucked between two buildings) highly recommend this place! The food was amazing the drinks were amazing and the service was spectacular! We ate so much was definitely worth it stop in here of you are in the area!!

Joshua C.

Great food. Great atmosphere and location. Disappointing service.

First time we sat at the bar for after-work drinks. Zero acknowledgement when sitting down. Took about 10 minutes to get a drink order in. Had to ask for menus. A common sight was everyone at the bar with an empty glass. Bartender was MIA for periods at a time and when they were there, they were catching up on drink tickets from tables.

Second time was for lunch after shopping on a weekend. It wasn't busy so we were sat pretty quickly but then waited 20 minutes before a server arrived for drink orders. Again, seemed the staff would disappear for periods of time.

This doesn't seem to match the rest of the Druthers locations. I've never had a bad experience at Saratoga or Schenectady. Staff seems young so my guess is they need a little more oversight.

We've also been here for their ticketed Oktoberfest the last two years and had a great time with friends. Everyone seemed on their A-game those days.

Richard D.

Emily was fantastic! My wife and I both work in Customer service and we would both be proud to have Emily on our team. She was very informative. Very attentive with our 4 year old son. She also helped us sign up for the mug club. ….$150!?! “That seams steep”. She was not pushy, rather informative. She broke it down and showed the true value. She is clearly passionate about what she does and it shows! The word no was not in her vocabulary. Our son kindly asked if they have strawberry milk. It was not on the menu, yet she didn’t let that stop her. She was quick on her toes and thought outside the box and made it happen. This creative thinking is what today’s workforce needs. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE! For this, we will be back.

Thank you Emily

: Chad and Family

Katbrat

I recently visited Druthers Brewing Company while visiting my brother and his family in Rexford. I was thoroughly impressed by the beautifully landscaped outdoor patio, which creates a serene atmosphere surrounded by nature. The venue offers a delightful children's playground and a thoughtfully designed bean bag toss area, providing entertainment for families while adults can relax and enjoy the surroundings. The centrally located bar is conveniently positioned near the restrooms, ensuring that guests have easy access to refreshments. With great live music enhancing the experience, Druthers Brewing Company truly offers a cozy and relaxing environment perfect for unwinding.

One of the standout features of my visit was the food, especially the pretzel bites, which were undoubtedly the best I've ever had during my travels. They perfectly complemented the craft brews on tap and added to the overall enjoyment of the experience. However, I did notice that the venue can get quite crowded, and seating can be limited at times. Another setback was the amount of gnats and flies. Albiet, it was Summertime, but when you have guests eating outdoors in a venue, it would be highly recommended to spray or control the amount of pests that are around the food. Despite this, the overall ambiance and attention to detail make Druthers Brewing Company a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a unique and memorable outing.

Justin S.

When this opened I saw the huge outdoor seating area with the Adirondack chairs and thought, "what a great place to come have a beer with our dogs" since we regularly take them to breweries, wineries, cideries, and restaurants around the area and all over the country when we travel. Unfortunately, and somewhat bewildering, they do no allow dogs, so we usually visit the plethora of other dog friendly breweries in the area including Single Cut which allows dogs inside -wonderful in bad weather when outdoor patios aren't always fully covered. As far as the food, beer and atmosphere. Food is good. Have been happy both times we've been here having short ribs once and a really good burger on a gluten free bun the second time. We've also enjoyed various apps. Beer is good and my wife who doesn't drink beer was impressed with the cocktail she got. They also have ciders. I really enjoy the adult milk shakes, which aren't common in the northeast but you see the in the PNW and elsewhere. Atmosphere is generally very loud indoors. Not a big deal as long as you know that going in... But it's really loud. We haven't sat outside yet as it's either been cold or raining. And that does look like a great space.