Drift

Name: Drift
Address: 41 Fort Pickens Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL, United States, 32561-2078
Telephone: (850) 733-7331
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1109 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Romantic

Join us for dinner or a Gulf side drink. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, perched high above on the second floor, DRIFT is a casual fine dining restaurant serving steaks & fresh seafood, offering guests THE best view on Pensacola Beach featuring an indoor bar & indoor seating as well as a patio bar & outdoor seating. Join us for our Sunday night Prime Rib Dinner, only $39.95 and check out our Sunset Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday for Half Off our specialty cocktail menu plus all appetizers - Sunday 4pm-6pm.

Check out our Chef Specials and come see for yourself why we won Best in Pensacola 2022 for 1. Best Restaurant - Pensacola Beach 2. Best Steakhouse - Pensacola 3. Best Happy Hour - Pensacola and 4. Best Girls Night Out - Pensacola.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(850) 733-7331
Website
https://driftpcola.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Andrew M. Suthers
Catering
Email: events@driftpcola.com for all your catering and event needs!
Private party facilities
Email: events@driftpcola.com for all your catering and event needs!

Location
41 Fort Pickens Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-2078
Neighbourhood
Pensacola
Cross Street
Located on the 2nd Floor of Casino Beach Bar & Grille
Parking details
The main entrance to Drift is located on the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. Take the elevator located in the doorway across from Inner Light Surf Shop on the pier - to the 2nd floor above Casino Beach Bar & Grille.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Florida
Great for brunch
Northwest Florida
Great for fine wines
Northwest Florida
Great for outdoor dining
Northwest Florida
Romantic
Northwest Florida
Great for scenic views
Pensacola
Best Overall
Pensacola
Best Food
Pensacola
Best Service
Pensacola
Best Ambience
Pensacola
Best Value
Pensacola
Good for groups
Pensacola
Good for special occasions
Pensacola
Lively
Pensacola
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Drift offers a memorable dining experience with "great food and beautiful views." The restaurant boasts "excellent service" and a "welcoming atmosphere," making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. While some dishes like the sea bass and oysters receive high praise, it's the exceptional service and stunning beach views that truly stand out. With a "beautiful ambiance," Drift is perfect for special occasions or a relaxing evening by the Gulf.

1,109 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a perfect experience. Drift was clean with perfect lighting and enjoyable views. Our server, Bailey, was all about making our dining pleasurable with professional service. We met the Chef who was very gracious and determined to insure a wonderful dinner. Drift is now my number one dining destination at Pensacola Beach.
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Paul
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service, excellent food, and a view that can't be beat! Definitely recommend going for the sunset!
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Dean
VIP
Tallahassee
39 reviews
3.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Drift’s service is always very good and tonight was no exception. Their kitchen staff however was just a bit challenged being a holiday and the menu that they selected. The two fish entrées that we had were definitely over cooked and one to the point where it was sent back to the kitchen. The Prosecco was great, the butternut squash bisque Was also a head and the pumpkin and goat cheese flan flan was crazy good. The fish however, was disappointing at best. The management was extremely understanding and went above and beyond. Will be back to give it another try sometime in the future.
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Steve
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food was not great. So many better places to at in the Island. Not coming back.
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APRIL JOY
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited town and took my family to Drift for a nice dinner. The ambiance, food, and our server were all wonderful! You could tell it’s a popular restaurant, as the manager, or possibly the owner, walked around checking on each table to see how everyone was enjoying their meals. Definitely one of Pensacola's best-known gems!
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Byron
VIP
Alabama
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We come to Drift every time we visit Navarre beach. It is our favorite dining experience. Food and customer service is always consistent with a score of STELLAR! Thank you.
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Joao
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service good was excellent It was my wife’s birthday , the chef sent a special dessert Give the woodwork
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Sheila
VIP
Tallahassee
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent. Food, wine menu, waitstaff. Always a great time never disappoints.
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TerriRiv
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely decor and sunset/ocean views ~ delicious food and top notch service!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Highly recommend. Will be back .......
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FAQs

Drift is rated 4.7 stars by 1109 OpenTable diners.

Drift does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

41 Fort Pickens Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-2078

Additional information

Cross Street
Located on the 2nd Floor of Casino Beach Bar & Grille
Neighbourhood
Pensacola
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The main entrance to Drift is located on the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. Take the elevator located in the doorway across from Inner Light Surf Shop on the pier - to the 2nd floor above Casino Beach Bar & Grille.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew M. Suthers
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://driftpcola.com/
Phone number
(850) 733-7331
Catering
Email: events@driftpcola.com for all your catering and event needs!
Private party facilities
Email: events@driftpcola.com for all your catering and event needs!

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Drift

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What 1,109 people are saying

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