This is a reliable go-to spot. I've been going to Druthers for years now, and it has consistently delivered. If you've never been here before, I highly recommend trying two items in particular: 1. Beer cheese dip 2. BBQ (Or any other) mac & cheese I should note that the BBQ mac & cheese (previously the Memphis BBQ Mac) recipe has changed over the years, so this review may not hold forever. That said, mac & cheese in general has been the most reliable item on the menu for me. I've tried plenty of other dishes here over time -- fish & chips, burgers, fish and chicken tacos, and nearly every mac & cheese variation -- but I'll stick to reviewing what we ordered on this visit. This time around, my wife ordered the fish and chips, and I ordered the BBQ mac & cheese. The mac & cheese was delicious, and the BBQ sauce added a nice sweetness that paired really well with the pulled pork. The fish and chips were also very good. The fries were a bit soggy, but since we ordered to-go and they had to survive the drive home, I won't knock them for that. Portion sizes here are fantastic and easily justify the price. I love this spot -- it's a dependable comfort food destination for me. The staff are always helpful and knowledgeable, especially when it comes to beer recommendations. The building itself is gorgeous and massive, giving the space an impressive sense of scale while you enjoy your meal. read more

Having dinner on a Saturday night, it was not crowded as it was only around 5, but was packed when we left. Great place with good acoustics. The service was good although not speedy. Food was fresh & delicious. Beers & drinks were good, the fruit blond beers are definitely beer first, not strong fruity taste. Corn dip - good but very onion-y, almost too much but still different enough to eat it all. Watermelon salad was really good, unique. The chicken sandwich with slaw, wonderful. Burger - spot on! Recommend highly - something for everyone here plus quality beers & sours. read more

Came here after finding out that the Albany location was closed for renovations. Waitress was quick and super friendly. The venue is huge and pretty. Would be great for an event. The flight of 6 is for the drinks on draft so we didn't order it. We ordered two full pours of different sours and enjoyed it. We ordered a different sour to go as well. For food, we got the nachos, druthers mac, and the burger. Nachos were good and interestingly the Jalepenos were sweet. The burger was smaller than I expected, seemed like a fast food size. The Mac and cheese on the other hand was huge and I took half to eat for dinner. The food was very good overall and I would come back. read more

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First off, the indoor and especially the outdoor space here at Druthers is quite nice. You'd never know it from a drive by, just how expansive it really is. Also, the parking lot is huge. The outdoor space is inviting and pretty. However on this particular evening I opted for indoor seating as I am not the most heat tolerant. I tried calling ahead but as this was somewhat last minute, reservations were closed. My wait wasn't terrible though and I was seated in about 25 minutes on a busy night. I didn't think that was bad at all. You can get a drink by the bar and hang out or just park yourself on one of many benches available as you wait. Once seated, we had their beer cheese and Bavarian pretzels which is a must and bang bang shrimp for starters. We ordered a Buffalo chicken mac and cheese, a burger, an angry bee pizza and a drutherbird fried chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich stood out the least to me, and was simply average. Everything else was good. However, I thought that the skillet mac and cheese was not as thick and creamy as the one that I'm used to at the Druthers located in downtown Saratoga. The meal was good but different from what I am used. Again, all personal preference. The ambiance alone here is well worth a visit though and quite surprising in a very good way! read more

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Overall, we had a good experience. The host stand could use some customer service, welcoming training, yet the service, food and attention through out was good. read more

We came in here as a group of three because we were searching for something new. I personally wasn't a fan of the Mac and Cheese but was told the pizza was good. We also ordered the nacho waffle fries which were better than we expected. I'd recommend trying those out. As for the service . It was a little slow and the hostesses didn't seem too energetic. read more

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I have been a fan of Druthers for a long time, but maybe I can't say that as strongly anymore. Maybe they expanded too quickly and are making shortcuts. Maybe they don't care so much about quality anymore. The Mac and cheese was so over cooked you couldn't even identify the noodles. It wasn't creamy at all, the sauce was too thick and gloopy. The flavor also missed the mark. I have ordered the mac from every location multiple times and I have never been served anything like this. It was super disappointing. It pains me to write this. Even the pretzels weren't as good as usual! They were wildly salty and this sauce was too way too thick. I am not sure if it just this location, but the food was extremely inconsistent to my usual druthers experience. The service was also super disappointing. The server barely stopped by our table and whispered to us whenever he was there. It is so wide open and loud in this space we could barely hear him. Yeah, this place is GORGEOUS. I was stunned. It's like a wedding venue. I can only imagine how lit that patio is in the summer. I will return to enjoy that patio and give them another chance, but I don't think I will be talking as highly about Druthers any longer. read more

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I've been going to Saratoga druthers for years and I think Clifton Park is a great addition to the family. Good food, recently elevated pub grub and quick service plus good beer and a casual atmosphere. read more

Druthers Brewing Company - Strawberry fields salad - strawberry, walnuts, goat, cheese, and greens with a vinaigrette - Breweries Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

Finally, I got to visit on Mother's Day! It was relatively busy with Mother's Day and graduation celebrations, but thankfully, there were plenty of seats at the bar, so my boyfriend and I sat there. We were immediately greeted by the bartender and given some food and drink menus. I opted for the "Quite Polarizing" sour, and my boyfriend ordered the Red Ale. Both were great! For food, we ordered the Angry Bee Flatbread with red sauce, pepperoni, candied jalapeños, mozzarella and honey, and the French Onion Grilled Cheese. The Flatbread was the size of a pizza - it was more than enough for the two of us. It was thin, crispy, and super flavorful. The grilled cheese was absolutely delicious! If you're a fan of French onion soup, you need this in your life! Overall, the food and beer were great, the bartender was so attentive, and the ambiance was nice. I'm looking forward to returning and enjoying their expansive outdoor space! read more

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Had a great experience at Druthers Clifton Park mainly due to the excellent attention given us by Pat the indoor bartender. We opted to sit outside since it was a beautiful day and even though the wait staff was reduced that day and the outdoor bar wasn't opening for another hour, he made sure we were taken care of and made our drink orders (Old Fashioneds ) to perfection. We were very pleased also with our meals- Shrimp tacos, Mac and Cheese, and a Veggie Burger. Thanks Pat! read more

Great atmosphere and the food is awesome. Lots to choose on the brew side as well. Never a disappointment and the outside bar is sweet !!

First time at the Clifton Park Druthers. This places is huge compared to Saratoga. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Same great menu. We did apps of fried pickles, beer pretzels and bread boneless wings. Our son had the blacken shrimp tacos. Service was good. Nice patio and it appeared they have s beer garden. Definitely coming back! read more

Druthers Brewing Company - Pickle chips, boneless wings, pretzels and beer cheese dip and shrimp tacos. - Breweries Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

Each successive Druthers site seems to be bigger than the last. It also appears that the phrase, "If you build it, they will come" applies as well. With all the terrace and patio space this one has (obviously closed in January), and parking to accommodate it all, it almost felt like I was parked in Halfmoon on a busy night. Reservations are strongly suggested for larger groups, and I'm really glad we had one. The beer list continues to be extensive and varied, with something for everyone. At our table, their milkshakes were popular as well. The beers I ordered were even discounted on my receipt - I don't know why, and I'm not complaining about it. On a busy night such as this one, it may take a little longer for a large beer order to make it to your table. If you're impatient for that first beer, maybe get it at the bar yourself. The food menu has changed maybe a little. I saw a lot of "old favorite" appetizers and meals among those at my table. This time, I tried their Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich. The piece of chicken was larger than the bun, nicely cooked, crisp coating, good texture with the add-ins such as pickles and bacon. But it was lacking in taste. Is the chicken brined? If not, consider it, or a slightly spicier batter, and that would do the trick. The fries I got to accompany it were crisp, but unusually small, and merely warm, as if they had been under a heat lamp awaiting their turn to be packed into their cup. Among all the Druthers I've visited (3 of the 4 so far), I've always experienced great service, and this one was just as good. In general, Druthers remains a great option for food and drink. read more

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As recommended by some Yelpers, my husband decided to come here for a visit during our Saratoga Springs visit. They don't accept reservations so we take our chances of being a walk in and picked the after 8 pm dinner. I love the ambiance. A typical brewery in the upstate where everyone wanted to start their weekend by getting some food and drinks with family and friends. They have plenty of options for foods and of course with their beers. The famous Druthers Mac and cheese was what I picked , a seldomly food offered to any brewery houses. Of course, the hubby was happy to try two of their famous drafts. It is closing at 11 am , kitchen at 10 tonight but still can see lot if people coming in. This place must be a popular hangout of locals and we know how exactly why. Service is fast. Friendly staff. Pricing is accommodating. Location is good. read more

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Food was a waste of time. Pretzel Bites taste nothing like pretzels and and super salty (and I love salt). Service is bad. Waited over 2 hours after being told an hour and 15 wait time. Young girls at the front can't manage arranging tables for large parties (we were 10). So they make you wait Thank god we got seats at the bar oherwise .... Tomato soup and grilled cheese: fucked that one up. Lukewarm soup and soggy bread. Everyone's food was cold except the chicken pot pie. I understand the outside is glorious in the summer but the inside sucks in the winter. read more

Druthers Brewing Company - Chocolate raspberry porter!! Good beer lousy food, WAY long wait for table. - Breweries Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

Gorgeous out door setting with beautiful flowers and many seating options. Service was excellent and food was really good, especially the watermelon salad! read more

We had the rudest waitress Friday 6/6 at lunch time. Her attitude really ruined the experience.

I've always been pleased with every experience I've had at each of the previous three Druthers over the past 10 years. The new Clifton Park location continues that enjoyment. Architecturally, it is as impressive as the Saratoga location if not more impressive. It's vastness alone is amazing. Joined by two fellow retirees on a Friday at 1 p.m., I was greeted by very friendly staff and informed that it was likely to be a 20-30 minute wait for a table. I did see a few open seats at either of the two bars, but that would not have met our needs today. I was asked for my cell phone number and a test message was sent to ensure that I'd receive notice when our table was ready. But today had to be our lucky day. Not even five minutes later the nearby hostess asked me if a high-top would be acceptable. With my affirmative response we were seated as soon as the table was cleared. While many restaurants are facing staff shortages, we were promptly approached by our server to take drink orders and left to peruse the food menu. If I had the slightest disappointment, it was that the two dark beers I preferred, an oatmeal stout, and a porter, were not available on draft, only in cans or bottles. Facing that, I chose the draft Imperial Raspberry Porter. It was not overly sweet, had a light raspberry flavor, and a good blend of malt and roast flavor. All of our drinks were promptly served, and we were able to place our food order without any delay. I point this out because with the restaurant at near full capacity, service was impeccable. From the large menu of appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, and mac and cheese, I ordered the Carabama Pork Sandwich ($17). Served on a fresh brioche roll, there was a pile of delicious and tender smoked pulled pork along with pickles, onion straws, and house slaw, all topped with both Carolina BBQ sauce and Alabama white sauce. My choice of fries on the side instead of greens was also a high point. The fries were nice and hot, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Even the ones that I ate after I finished my sandwich were still really good. Dining companions said they were very pleased with their meals also - a Southern Fried Chicken sandwich, and a Burger. About 2 p.m. it was apparent that some tables were now opening up. read more

Druthers Brewing Company - Imperial Raspberry Porter ABV 9.0%. - Breweries Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

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It's September 28th and guess what, Druthers just opened their 4th location in Clifton Park and decided come give it a try. The place is massive and probably can seat close to or over 500 people. The restaurant/brewery is located in the heartbof Clifton Park. All this is going to do, is add to the traffic woes on Rt 146! The restaurant looks beautiful and with high ceilings, multiple bars and an amazing outdoor space. I would rate the restaurants service 4.5, ambience and crowd 5 and food 3. I don't drink but tasted Druthers Manhattan, which I would rate a 4.5. read more

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The best place for outdoor dining no doubt in Clifton Park. The inside of the place is an amazing timber frame. I'm glad we had time to walk around before our table was ready. They have tons of outdoor seating. You would have to combine all the outdoor seating in Clifton park to come close to the amount of outdoor space here. They have 7 Cornhole games in the back. Adirondack chairs are all over the place. They also have an outdoor bar that separate from the main building with bathrooms too! Saturday of opening weekend was a 30 minute wait. All the wait staff was friendly. Our sever was very attentive. Small issues like the carbonation was off for the seltzer did not deter. We started out with the Buffalo dip. It was great. Chips were fresh. Buffalo dip was very tasty. My wife and daughter had the Mexican pizza with chorizo. Only one piece of pizza made it back to the house. I started out with a screwball whiskey milkshake. Delicious. I had to share it with my wife. I had the grilled cheese with Cole slaw. The Cole slaw was very creamy and delicious. The sandwich has a good combination of chicken cheese and bacon. It was a perfect weather day to enjoy the newest addition to Clifton park. We will be back. I cannot wait to sit by the fireplace with a when it's freezing out! read more

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First time I've been to this Druthers location and I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. To kick off, I ordered the buffalo chicken dip as an appetizer and it was tasty. To explain, the dip was flavorful and had actual pieces of chicken in it. Moreover, it had some spice to it, but nothing overpowering. Following that, I ordered the loaded mac and cheese for my entree. The loaded mac was topped with bacon, chicken, ranch, and bbq sauce. With that being said, it was really good. To expand, the pasta tasted homemade and was cooked perfectly. In addition, the bacon, chicken, ranch, and bbq sauce all mixed together to create a delicious flavor. Lastly, the bread crumb topping added that perfect crunch to top everything off. As expressed, this Druthers location is very good and has excellent mac and cheese. read more

Druthers Brewing Company - Loaded Mac - Breweries Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

Went there tonight. I order the buffalo chicken Mac and cheese. I only found like 4 pieces of chicken in the whole thing. We order wings and that came out with a drizzle of sauce (basically no sauce at all) We sent it back to have them put sauce on it and they came back ice cold we sent it back again. They did remove it from the bill but I was disappointed in the food. Service was great, waiter was patient and understanding. But food was a completed disappointment. read more

The food was pretty good, and the burgers were alright. There was nothing to report there; it was just an average bar burger costing 40% more than anywhere else. Beer was okay, but there were too many to choose from, at least for me. It was overwhelming, and, honestly, an overpriced beer is normal, but for a total of the burger and two beers, having the cost over $45 is a little high for me. The look of the place wasn't that bad, but outside, you can see and hear the employees complaining about the managers while they chain smoke. Pretty comical. Service was good, fast, and efficient. It's not bad for a once-in-a-blue-moon, but it will be a while before I return. read more

I've been to this location 3 times now and there's always something. The first time I was served cold food. The second our waitress barely came over. And the third time our waitress again barely came over and it took almost about 15 minutes for someone to greet us/ take drink order after we were seated. I want so badly to enjoy this place due to location and atmosphere inside but the service and quality of the food has been underwhelming-especially given the price. read more

Is 3rd time the charm? IDK but this time everything clicked. Beer was finally excellent, my Gordita was tasty, greens were tossed with just the right amount of dressing and my wife's Falafel Burger was to die for- seriously, it was really, really good. Hope this is the new norm! read more

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First time stopping at the new location and WOW this place is the spot for some BREWING of a great appetite. Tabitha was our waitress and she was on her A game bc my brother likes to chug drinks. I told her to bring a pitcher but she kept them coming in the pints. That's iced teas not alcohol haha. I had the chicken tacos and WHAT!?! OKAY!!! They were sooooooooo good. It's a must have!!! The ambience was perfect, the smell of fresh wood, clean bathrooms and more importantly can we talk about how awesome the backyard is? It's going to be a blast in the summer time! Join me... I'm def going!!! I hope they bring some bluegrass. read more

Druthers Brewing Company - Chicken tacos - Breweries Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

Druthers has been a favorite hang out spot for me in Saratoga Springs for over a year! The outdoor ambiance can't be beat nor can their beers. Our server was Sofia and she's just amazing! The food however left me disappointed. The pepperoni pizza was undercooked and even after it was sent back to be cooked longer, it was just nasty. I also tried the BLT Wedge Salad which was good but wayyyy too many picked onions!! read more

We held a wedding shower in their private space. They did a wonderful job setting up for the party. The staff was great. One of the managers Jenn was great. She checked in with us a few times to make sure everything was perfect. Our waitress and bartender where both named Emily and they are both great!!! We had a buffet and they did a really good job making sure we didn't run out of food. Everyone enjoyed the food. Highly recommend!! read more

This place is really magical it's like your walking into Christmas we had a new waiter nicest lady I ever met the Mac and cheese was out of this world and the mild wings with ranch was even farther away the service is astounding 20 dollar tip it was so good the lights were amazing the tv plays Christmas movies this place deserves more than 5 stars it's literally like walking into Christmas I can't believe that it's real and the fries don't even get me started I'll never stop sea salt cooked to perfection real potato the it's like it rained Christmas lights and Christmas cheer only on druthers the Christmas music was great the new waitress was so polite and kind if you get her you will never want to leave like bro I'm still in shock that it's a real place the food the decorations the Christmas cheer and lights honestly I should be able to get higher than 5 stars I would give 500 stars I recommend this read more

So, I just left Clifton Park location. What happened to food? It was awful. El pastor Pork belly tacos were so cold that the pork belly was hard. The wedge salad dressing was ranch with a few sprinkles of blue cheese? Chicken sandwich was as usual. Execution and consistency of food is extremely important... or you lose patrons. If your kitchen cannot execute the food properly, do not offer it!! Overall, beer is weak. I don't know who is overseeing the menu and kitchens, but they need to reassess offerings and step up execution!!. Sorry, not sorry, but so tired of paying for mediocre food . Do better!!!! read more

I have to say I was a little disappointed today in druthers. I am a big fan and the food we had was amazing. We had the sweet heat wings, a burger and the mussels. We sat at the bar which was filthy. And the bartender had Zero personality or customer service. You would think when you paying a higher price for some items they could be a little more friendly. I hope this was an exception. read more

The food is pretty okay, not bad but not memorable though I feel as though you are going more for the brewery. It's your typical pub food/bar food. I think we may have gone on an off night because the service was a bit lacking. Our waitress was MIA for most of our time there. But that could just be a bad night. As for a fun night out with friends it's got the quinticential brewery vibe. read more

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I came here on a work trip and the food was pretty decent. It's mostly bar style/fried foods - I got the fried chicken sandwich that was pretty decent. One of their specialties is their Mac and cheese which comes in sizable cast iron pans. As much as I wanted to try it - it would've been too much for me, but others told me that it was solid. This is a good place to go if you're into bar/American fare. read more

Unfriendly service and overpriced. Both the hostess and our server acted like they have better things to do than deal with the likes of us. Difficult to find - they really need a visible sign out front. We won't be back. read more

We stayed overnight in Clifton and this place was across the street. Always up for checking out a local brewery. This place didn't disappoint. Way bigger than we expected. They have several indoor and outdoor dining and bar areas. We sat in one of the beer gardens. Beer was excellent and the food was not bad. Service was excellent. We took a four pack to go. We would go back again if we're ever in the area. read more

The good: everything about the location is gorgeous. The garden is stunning and very enjoyable to lounge around. Cocktails are delicious but maybe a bit pricey for the area. Beer selections are extensive so there's something for everyone. Do not miss the pretzel bites with beer cheese. They have never disappointed. The staff is friendly. The bad: the portion sizes are hit or miss. When you get a Mac and cheese dish, there is more than enough to last you for 2-3 meals. That thing is huge! I ordered the chicken pita sandwich with fries and it was 1 pita cut in half. So it was a very small meal for $17. The chicken inside it was scraps of meat and not a full piece of breast or thigh; the sliced tomato was the thickest thing inside the sandwich. The menu description also said it included a sauce but there was no sauce on the side. Maybe that's on me for assuming the sauce was for dipping. As well, the fries on the side came in a cup and I couldn't even see any fries over the top, so overall super skimpy! read more

Ordered the Caesar salad which was one of my favorite Caesar salads i've had. The portion size was great. Also always enjoy their fries. Service was good and outdoor patio was a nice environment. read more

Druthers Brewing Company - caesar salad and chicken sandwich - Breweries Near Me - Clifton Park, New York

I just went to this location for the first time in May and it was amazing. The ambience is incredible inside the restaurant and also they have this great outside area with another outside bar and they also have lots of outside seating. The beer is exceptional, as it always is at any of their locations, and the food was also delicious, offering options to all kinds of eaters, including vegan/vegetarian. The service was friendly and fast, and I loved my food, would highly recommend druthers, all of their locations are wonderful. Clifton Park is the biggest one I think and it is incredible, go check it out. read more

We had a wonderful experience at Druther's this weekend. We were up visiting my sister who lives in the Albany area, we live further downstate. The food and beer selection were great. The service was very organized, and our server was very nice and attentive. We were saying that we wished we had more brewing companies down where we live with a similar vibe, but I guess that just means we will have to visit more often! read more

I am usually a fan of Druthers but after ordering take out last night I was very disappointed. I ordered the gobbler sandwich. I basically got bread and a slight taste of turkey for $22.00 plus tax and tip. There was a bit of cranberry sauce in the midsection of the bread and a small bit of cheese. There were also a few bland fries. They just lost a fairly regular customer. read more