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    Downshift Brewing

    4.1 (232 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jewels K.

    This is the place to go after a hike!! Best Philly cheese steak I've ever had in my life. They have a cute outdoor patio by the creek. If you're lucky, you can snag the table on the bottom deck that sits by itself.

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    Luis S.

    Had a great time at downshift brewing. Walked in and ordered drinks and food after a long day. Had our order within just a few minutes and had a wonderful time with an unexpected band that was playing.

    Smoked wings with BBQ sauce
    Lorri C.

    This is a serve and get yourself restaurant. When you walk in, you order at the counter. It took about 10 minutes at 6:30. They do sell mixed drinks but it wasn't obvious as we had to ask. We sat outside on patio- down a flight of stairs. They give you a buzzer and when it goes off, you pick up food at the counter. Smoked wings were very good. Ranch did tasted like water. The BBQ sauce was pretty good. French fries were crisp and good, not great. Patio was amazing! When you pay bill at counter, they ask for tip -you order at counter and pick up own food-not a fan of that.

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    Jamie S.

    We had a server in Roswell tell us to try this brewery, and she was spot on. It was fantastic! The log style building is huge inside! Tons of seating and a big stage. The beer selection was really nice. And I love that they offer cocktails too. We took a bartender suggestion for loaded sweet potato waffle fries with cheese, bacon, and green chili. They were drool worthy. This might be one of the most aesthetically pleasing breweries I've ever seen in any state. The outdoor patios were abundant and beautiful too.

    Chicken Caesar salad wrap
    Laura M.

    We were so happy we stopped in here for dinner when we were in the area. This location has a plentiful amount of seating inside, on the upper deck, and lower deck areas. We opted to sit inside (but the doors were open, so still had the breeze/nice weather feel). You order your drinks, and food at the counter when you first walk in, then you choose your seats and wait for your orders. The flights were very quick, and the food was fairly quick as well. Overall, their beers were very tasty (we tried twelve in total, flight sized). The food is very generously portioned, and I'm thankful the person behind the counter let me know this/encouraged me not to order the full sized salad and the chicken bites. I went with a side Caesar salad, which was perfectly sized (maybe a few too many croutons), and very good. The chicken bites were phenomenal - and there was an amazing amount of them on a tray. They were very juicy, crispy but not overly so, flavorful, and not greasy. The night we were there, there was also live music, which was a really nice touch (the guy playing did a great job). We will absolutely be back when in the area again!

    French toast
    Chris M.

    Our last couple visits to Downshift on the River before we moved were great! We went a few nights with friends and once for brunch. I can still confidently give them 5 stars for all around good food, good vibes and great people. The brunch; it is okay. Now, coming from Austin we have high brunch expectations, so this brunch is good, but not great. The coffee is very good, I always enjoy the coffees here. The French toast is okay, a little too thin and for the price maybe have one item of protein to go with it. The chicken and waffles is okay; chicken was a little bland especially compared to the flavorful chicken bites but the waffle was crispy yet fluffy, good combo. Came with honey instead of syrup, and not enough of it. I'm sure if Brunch stays a thing here they will update and add to the menu. The pizza and chicken bites are our go-to choices for dinner when we go. They have the tiny pepperonis, aka the best pepperoni, and a good sauce to cheese ratio. The chicken bites are a great serving size to share w friends and we always get them w ranch and bbq sauce. The bbq sauce is a little spicy so the ranch helps to balance that out. The chicken is always juicy and crispy and has enough flavor you don't need sauce if you prefer to go without. Highly recommend both locations! You'll find something to enjoy at either location.

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    Nicole S.

    This place was so friendly, fun, and great food and beer. Got the Green Chili Cheese Burger, Salad, and pepperoni pizza, Mac and cheese. For drinks had the B-Side Blonde, Collective Good Kolsch, Hikin Lager, and the Festivus Porter. Excellent service. Staff is so friendly and attentive. This will be my go to place in Ruidoso!

    Pet friendly patio on the lower deck.

    Great beer! Friendly staff! Good atmosphere! Pet friendly! Excellent burger! Great place to unwind after hiking.

    Katie W.

    Cool and funky brewery filled with beautiful artwork and lots of seating options. We aren't beer drinkers, but the blood orange lemonade vodka cocktail was delicious! The pizza was tasty and the chicken bites are a must have! Everyone was so friendly and kind. This is a great stop!

    8 Wings and beer-spring fling, festivus, snowdrift, and she's a beaut Clark.
    Taylor H.

    It was a busy Friday night, but we were able to get food ordered within 5 minutes. It was more self-serve kind of place. The staff was friendly and able to give good beer suggestions. It was clean. The food and beer was tasty, loved getting a flight. We had the smoked wings which were very crispy and great flavor. The beer battered fries were the perfect balance of crispy and fluffy on the inside.

    Chicken wings
    Tyra G.

    Step right up to the bar and order. The bartender was knowledgeable and recommended a great beer for me to try. We also ordered wings and a salad. We ordered several sauces and everything was fresh and crispy. We sat by the window with a view of the cliffside. There was seating outside as well but I didn't bring my jacket. Nice way to end a long drive.

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    Delicious pizza, good beer selection, and family friendly atmosphere with a band inside and heaters on the patios outside

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    We did see dogs the last time we were there. I think there is a patio there that say no dogs.

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