Wolf House Brewing — Local services in Cloverdale

Hello Viewers,

I made a last and spontaneous decision on my long weekend trip to Clearlake in 2023 because I did not plan anything for Labor Day. most importantly, I really hate the heavy driving traffic when I travel. I normally enjoy to explore any local downtown on the way to destination, California is known for its wine and beer brewer.

We were pretty hungry when we land to the wolf house brewing after a 4 miles hike to Armstrong national forest, so heavy burger is always my choice. we order Porky's Revenge, French dip, and I go for the fried chicken sandwich AKA "Dirty bird". I know French dip is going to be a bad choice when I see the keywords "Tri-dip" and I believe dirty bird means it will be very saucy. I enjoy saucy with the fried foods. my poor friend, and I hope he got a strong jaw.

the burger is done prefect with right amount of the fat/meat ration, and dirty bird fried chicken is juicy, and side of fries is probably a double fried fries, and it's what I call ultimate comfort foods on the road. while I am enjoy the foods piece by piece, my friend is working on his jaw to breakdown the Tri-tip French dip, and I did not bother to try a piece. yes I normally enjoy sampling other's foods.

The waitress is kind and attentive, and sitting is spacing too. the only thing I wish I could tell waitress before we got seated is why didn't waitress mention there are army of the flies when sitting outside. they seems to enjoy my fries too.

long story short, if anyone visiting Russian river, Santa Rosa, or Clearlake, it's worth the extra 30 minutes drive to visit wolf house brewing with burger done right. my friend is disagreeing with me now, and I think it's his fault.

3 weeks after Labor Day...

We walked in on Mother’s Day and were greeted by Elise, one of the owners, who kindly seated us and was very pleasant. When our server, Adri, came to take our order, she took the order of the couple next to us first—even though they had arrived after we did. She then immediately took our order.

About 30 minutes later, the couple received their burgers, while we continued to wait another 15 minutes. Our server never checked in on us until I managed to catch her attention from across the patio. Instead of approaching the table, she addressed us from where she stood. When I asked if she knew how much longer our food would take, she rudely responded, “I don’t know, I’m not cooking!”

Immediately after, she came back outside with our food and said, “Here’s your food. It has been 45 minutes.” I responded that I understood they were busy, but I did not appreciate her disrespectful response from across the room.

We had waited that long for an order of boneless wings and a few sliders and yet by the time the food arrived, the experience had already ruined our appetite. I couldn’t even enjoy my meal.

She later returned to “check” on us and rudely addressed my mother directly, asking—as if I weren’t there—“Is this your daughter?” before walking away with a dismissive “uh-huh.” Even the couple next to us was appalled at the treatment we received.

Adri then had our tab brought over by Elise, who was kind, apologetic, and even offered a discount. I assured Elise that we didn’t need a discount and expressed our gratitude for her kindness. I simply hoped no one else would have the same experience we did.

Had I known my mother would be treated that way on Mother’s Day, we would have chosen...

Wolf House Brewery in Cloverdale is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, inviting, and full of character. Their craft beer selection is top-notch—each brew has its own personality, perfectly balanced flavors, and you can truly taste the passion that goes into every pour. Whether you’re a fan of crisp lagers, bold IPAs, or smooth stouts, they’ve got something that will wow your taste buds.

And the food—wow, it’s on another level! Every dish is creative, fresh, and packed with flavor. It’s not your typical “brewery food”; this is food that surprises you with every bite. The combinations are unique, the presentation is amazing, and it perfectly complements their beer selection.

Wolf House Brewery isn’t just a place to grab a drink and a bite—it’s an experience. The staff is friendly, the vibe is relaxed, and you can tell they genuinely care about their customers. If you’re anywhere near Cloverdale, this is a must-visit spot. Great beer, amazing food, and an unforgettable time...