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this was my 2nd time here. I tried the pizza and the mozzarella garlic knots as well as 1 of the drinks, and I was very happy with all 3. The wait staff was attentive without being too overbearing we were a party of 6 and with tip we had food 2 sodas and 4 alcohol drinks it came to about $35.pp

ElizaBeth Clowes

One in a million, no, but very good, yes. Lively place, wide beer and food selection, solid daily specials. We started with the Czech dark lager and Zeus NEIPA, thumbs up. Second round was the coffee ale and lemon/hibiscus sour, also worthy of ordering again. Their glassware is fun and fits with the subtle art deco decor. Our server also brought us a sample of the smoky Rauschbier, which was appreciated (and just the right amount). Food was delicious but a little overpriced. Crispy boi chicken sandwich is fabulous, parmesan rosemary fries are flavor-packed (might be an up charge as my sandwich was $3 more on the receipt than the menu). Husband got the Pizza Bianca, which had a great crust but could use some slight adjustments because it was kinda wet and floppy, if toppings were more spread out and prosciutto had some crisp it would be better. Ingredients seemed like good quality but the execution on the pizza could be refined. One thing that could be improved is the menu format. I don’t mind QR code menus but this one is spaced out a lot and requires tons of scrolling, and rescrolling when you can’t remember the name of what you wanted. A collapsing menu that enables you to jump to each item type would be much less clunky. Food and drink aside, Zeus is spacious, appealing, has kind and attentive wait staff, and clean bathrooms. We’ll be back!

+3

Erin Mohler

My family is obsessed with Zeus Brewing so it was time for me to check it out as well. There is no bad seat at Zeus, inside is beautiful and outside (including the rooftop patio) is stunning. Beer options are plentiful and all delicious but the cocktail options are also fantastic. Highly recommend their house made refreshers which have fresh fruit juice and their own cider. Great selection of food but wood fired pizza is always my go to when on a menu. We had the Zeus pie and it was amazing, topped with a delightful amount of ricotta, OBSESSED. As if it couldn’t get any better, the service was phenomenal. We sat at the upstairs bar for lunch and while Max the bartender was busy, he also made us feel like we were the only ones there. Max was friendly, passionate, attentive and made a great drink. Amazing staff all around at Zeus and delicious food and drinks, I’d highly recommend Zeus Brewing Company for your next meal out.

Catherine O’Reilly

Was here at the beginning of June and absolutely loved it. We made reservations for the rooftop in the early afternoon. It was hot outside, but we thoroughly enjoyed the views and the food! Couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience! I had the steak sandwich with the gravy (I cannot remember the exact name, but you’ll know it when you see it on the menu!) and it was one of the best sandwiches I have ever had!

+2

Jill Totten

Had a great experience at our first visit to Zeus. They had delicious fall cocktails and a good selection of beer. The food was well cooked and so full of flavor! The only negative comment from our party was that the pulled pork grilled cheese could have used more cheese. I will definitely be returning!

George Betances

First time here and their beers were delicious and food amazing. The service was and the atmosphere wonderful with a roof top deck, great views. I cant wait to come back and try their pizza the server was raving about

Fiona B Coen Hunter

This is a really nice place. Pity that parents cannot go to the roof, feels like family shaming- like I can’t bring my son w me out to eat? Lame. Especially on a Sunday or during the day time. Otherwise food was excellent, our waitress was great. Probably would only go again if I could bring my son to the roof deck next time, especially since we went up to PH for a mini vacation.

+3

Tarik Laaraj

I really enjoy Zeus Brewery—the beers are solid, the vibe is great, and it used to be one of my favorite spots to bring friends. But I’ve got to be honest: the management changes around food service are baffling. It used to be that you could order the full menu upstairs, which made hanging out way more convenient. Now, you can’t even get a pizza upstairs. Honestly, what’s the logic here? The atmosphere is still good, but making customers go downstairs just to grab basics like pizza feels like a step backwards. Still rooting for Zeus to thrive, but management—please rethink this one. You’re making it harder for people to fully enjoy what used to be a seamless experience.

Matthew Wetzel

Dined here 05/27 with a group of family- general consensus was that our experience could have been better. Nothing egregious, but for the type of venue and previous experiences here we had expected better. From the moment we stepped inside (6:00 pm) the restaurant was far louder than expected. It made it difficult to speak to the other members of our party, and proved to be problematic for our server as well. Twice our orders were not heard correctly which led to the incorrect dishes being brought out. Both of the dishes were close enough to the order that we just ate them, but for the prices at a hip downtown spot we would have preferred what we had asked for. The dishes that were brought out correctly were tasty, and there was no complaints about them. The drink selection was also very nice, and we had several rounds of drinks that were served cold and promptly by our waitress. On a closing note, I had ordered Rosemary fries / frites and when they arrived there was no rosemary to be found. I asked the waitress for extra rosemary on the side, and was brought a small bowl of parsley. It was concerning that the kitchen staff did not know the difference between the two, and I was definitely disappointed.

Elizabeth Wurst

This place has a great view of the river, if you go up to the roof top. About the most un-friendly bar tender I've had in a while. Tried to start a conversation -- that's what you do when you go to a bar -- and she couldn't offer anything: "What's news in Poughkeepsie?", "Not a thing." And then there was nothing after that. If you are new in town and looking to just meet a local, go elsewhere. Bar eats were OK.

Truth Talker

Zeus Brewing: A Masterclass in How Not to Treat Your Guests My fiancé and I came up from Manhattan to house hunt and were genuinely excited to try Zeus Brewing. It looked beautiful online and seemed like the kind of place we could see ourselves frequenting if we moved to the neighborhood. Being craft beer lovers, it was one of the top stops on our list. At first glance, the space lived up to the hype—clean, modern, and inviting. We were seated quickly, got water within a few minutes, and thought we were off to a great start. But what came next was an absolute trainwreck of service and hospitality. We sat at our table for twenty minutes—yes, a full twenty—without anyone taking our order. Three different staff members walked past us multiple times and didn’t so much as acknowledge we were there. A wedding party showed up about 5–8 minutes after we were seated, and suddenly the staff’s ability to multitask or even make eye contact vanished. Frustrated, we went up to the bar hoping for better service—and were met by someone who appeared to be the manager on duty. Unfortunately, he was not only unwelcoming but dismissive. He avoided eye contact, gave off zero enthusiasm, and seemed completely uninterested in having us there. We felt like an inconvenience, not guests. I asked for extra onions on my pizza—he forgot, didn’t apologize, and only after the food sat untouched for ten minutes did Bridget (one of the only bright spots in the experience) come by and offer to fix it. She was the only person who acknowledged the issue and showed any sense of care or accountability. She even apologized, which is more than I can say for the manager, who seemed checked out from beginning to end. Here’s the part that’s hard to ignore: as a person of color and a gay man, I couldn’t help but notice that all the non-ethnic guests around us were greeted quickly and served attentively. I don’t know what was behind our treatment—but the contrast was striking, and it left a bad taste that no craft beer could wash away. What makes this even more disappointing? We just put an offer on a house one block away. This could’ve been our new local spot—somewhere we’d bring friends, family, and out-of-town guests. But after this experience, I wouldn’t recommend Zeus Brewing to anyone. Now here’s the twist: we ended up going to Schatzi’s Pub and Beer Garden afterward—same ownership, totally different world. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a smile, seated quickly, and received warm, timely service throughout. We sat in the back patio and were still checked on frequently. The food was fantastic, the drinks were cold, and most importantly—we felt welcome. We stayed for hours and spent money happily, because that team understood what hospitality means. If Zeus wants to succeed in a community like this, they could learn a lot from the crew at Schatzi

+5

Alexey Kudryavtsev

I recently visited this restaurant with a few friends, and while we were looking forward to a relaxing meal together, the experience was quite disappointing. It wasn’t a busy day — several empty tables around — yet it took about 20 minutes just to get our drinks, and over an hour for the food to arrive. By the time our meals came out, we were already losing the good mood we started with. The staff was polite but seemed disorganized, and there was no update or apology for the delay until we asked. The food itself was decent once it arrived, but the long wait really overshadowed the quality. For a place that wasn’t crowded, I expected much faster service. Hopefully management takes this feedback seriously, because the atmosphere and menu have potential — they just need to work on timing and coordination.