Drift Restaurant & Bar

Drift Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   ALLAN VIP

   New York City23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant is beautiful and well maintained. The music is kept a level where you can carry on a conversation easily and no one needs to shout (Unlike Blu on the Hudson). We were seated by the window, which, if the weather was better, would have given us a beautiful view of NYC as the sun was setting. The service was excellent, attentive but not overbearing, despite how busy they were on this past Saturday. As for the food, it was also excellent. We had the Octopus and Wagyu Beef Tartare for appetizers and three sushi rolls for dinner. Everything was fresh and perfectly prepared. Will definitely return, but next time I want to sit on the platform that revolves as you eat.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Alex Our server was amazing. Made our anniversary dinner extra special!
   

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   Brian

   Miami1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server, Deonte went above and beyond for my girlfriend and I on her birthday. Offered a couple free drinks on the house and a free desert. Atmosphere was pleasant , music was low so we can hear each other. Food was absolutely incredible. Highly recommend Drift and to request Deonte as your server. Will be coming back soon!
   

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   Engel

   Unspecified1 review

   1.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Restaurant is good and really nice but they need to address their problems with the service it’s a shame because the food is great
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   New York City7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambiance is nice & the view of the city skyline is beautiful. Prices are definitely high but that’s what you get I guess for the location right next to the water. Cocktails were very good and food was ok but I wouldn’t say it was outstanding especially for what you’re paying. Service was also slow seems a bit understaffed or just not attentive enough. We had to ask them to refill water glass multiple times.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlantic City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The skirt steak was small and over cooked . The fish was dry and blah.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was amazing ! The only thing I would say wasn’t that great is the seafood tower but the tomahawk steak and spicy rigatoni, yum! The crispy rice cakes, the happy ending roll, yum ! The frequent flyer cocktail was the prettiest and yummiest 💕
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything went great. I got that second date. I was very happy with everything and so was she
   

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   GISELLA VIP

   New York City22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the views. The vibe is chill but still elevated. The sushi rolls are great. I think the summer will be even better with the outdoor seating.
   

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    JOHNETTE VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    This was my first time visiting this restaurant. The ambiance was inviting and the view of the city was a plus . Service from the main waiter was lacking. We sat for a while before anyone came over and asked if we were being helped. In the meantime there were wait staff standing around.When the Waiter Javier finally came over he did not introduce himself or even said hello, he immediately asked for our drink order. The assisting wait staff who brought drinks and food showed more enthusiasm than the main waiter. Food was just ok for us and co cktails were good. The best part of the evening was the views. The wait staff needs better training. They are competing with Blu on the hudson next door and they don't measure up in Service for food.
    

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