Had an absolutely amazing meal and gathering tonight at Drift. All of the dishes (and we had several!) were just fantastic. Amber, who served us, was not only friendly but so well knowledgeable regarding the menu. We sat outside on the patio…really a nice experience! Comfortable, well enclosed and some nice fresh air. Thank you to all at Drift for a great evening! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Brian C
Amazing food and staff at this restaurant. We had two entrees and multiple appetizers and the food is the best we have found in the area. Will definitely be going back again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shiso Tuna, Maryland Blue Crab Hushpuppies, Swordfish Schnitzel
Jamie Schaefer
Wow. Delicious food, and great atmosphere! The service was fabulous. I recommend you try this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom is an incredible chef. He curates fresh meats, seafood and vegetables - then designs unbelievable culinary creations like no one else. The staff are always incredibly kind and knowledgeable. Dining at Drift is a must when in Rehoboth.
JosephS
Really terrific experience. This is a high end very popular restaurant. But one that really cares about the guests. When we made a reservation for outside seating, didn't realize it wasn't enclosed--on what looked to be a cold and rainy night. After we expressed some concern--non-cancellable reservation--the maitre d soon called us and got us inside seating within a half hour of the original reservation. When we showed up they knew who were were and we were seated right away. Warm, friendly attentive and efficient service -- and great delicious food! Very creative and compelling seafood dishes, both for small plates and entrees. Excellent cocktails and wines. High recommended!
Jack
Wonderful chef driven restaurant with knowledgeable and friendly service. Creative seasonal options and a variety of dishes keep things interesting and an excellent choice for return visits. Small dining room but outside area available as an option.
Agnes Hughes
This place hands down has some of the best food I have tasted. If you have not been here yet, don’t think about it go! We were lucky enough to grab a seat outside at the bar. The service was generous with their time and provided insight into the menus. The drinks were delicious and super creative. The food was an experience. One of the beast fried oysters we’ve ever had and the pasta (hand made) was as good (or better) that we had in Italy. I will be coming back till we get through the menu and then start again as it’s very seasonal. Chef Tom Wiswell knows what he’s doing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura C
Small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Serves high quality dishes in reasonable portions. More expensive than a chain restaurant, but worth every penny.Dietary restrictions: The servers asked every table if anyone had dietary restrictions before they ordered, which is very thoughtful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Hush Puppies
Gamid jr.
Probably the best spot in Rehoboth beach. Amazing food, something that needs to be experienced atleast once in life.Grilled mushrooms are of this world.I could not point out my favorite dish everything we ordered was amazing.And cocktails are delicious.Keep up a good work we need more places like this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Dietrich
Yesterday my family and I had brunch at Drift and every aspect was fabulous. We had the tuna shiso wraps, fried oysters and banana pancakes for appetizers. Mains were the eggs Benedict (both smoked salmon and crabcake), swordfish schnitzel, oyster mushroom salad and lobster French toast. Everything was absolutely delicious and so creative! The service was wonderful. This was a second time for two of our party of 6 and we will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maine Lobster French Toast, Shiso Tuna, Swordfish Schnitzel
This was our second time at Drift after several months and the experience was just as fabulous as the first. We brought 4 family members for their first time there and they were equally impressed. This was our first time going there for brunch and the menu options were creative and all looked delicious which made selecting just one a challenge. We shared entrees amongst the group from the eggs Benedict (one with smoked salmon and the other with crab cake - both yummy); lobster French toast (decadent!); swordfish schnitzel (yummy!); and oyster mushroom salad for the vegetarian watching her diet (she loved it). For appetizers we had the banana pancakes, fried oysters, and several of the tuna tartar shiso wraps (so unique and delicious!). The bar options are really good too - I had the Que Sera Sera, which is a variation on a spicy Margherita - yum! The service was great and the ambiance lovely. I'm already booking a return visit with some friends coming into town soon.
My wife and I had brunch here. All the food was amazing. We had raw oysters, fried oysters, scallop crudo, and smoked salmon eggs benidict. The food was prepared perfectly. The staff was so friendly and the meal moved along in perfect stages. It was clear they put a lot of thought into making the experience and food to such a high standard. My wife and I agreed that it was the best meal we've ever had.
DonnaV
Had been wanting to try Drift since reading a review months ago. It's a classy place. The food was superb - I especially recommend the oyster mushroom skewer. Cocktails were also delicious and very creative. Service was exemplary. The dining room is tiny - long and narrow, so the tables are fairly close together (the booths are more spacious). But the noise level was not bad. My only quibble was a thin selection of fin fish, but it does, after all, identify as a raw bar, and the menu must be kept short in a place that size.
TomB
Having made a reservation we were seated about ten minutes after arrival. We were escorted to our table the full length of the restaurant and to an outside area covered by a pleated roof that could be opened in the warmer weather. It was windy... with each breeze a chill would come over the table inspite of propane heaters making it less than a pleasant experience. Although the wait person was a pleasant, it was more than 15 minutes for a drink order... the drinks were delivered after another 15 minutes... another 15 or more minutes for request for menu selections and the delivery of meals were delayed. The food was not as hot as it should have been. Rain was coming down the walls and never did anyone ask whether we were comfortable temperature wise or with gusts of wind. Although not the most expensive restaurant in town they need to do better or have a dwindling audience. What appeared to be the manager or host would walk out look around but never ask if everything was ok. I have traveled the World and eating in restaurants of all quality... I rate my experience at Drift as mediocre
Had an absolutely amazing meal and gathering tonight at Drift. All of the dishes (and we had several!) were just fantastic. Amber, who served us, was not only friendly but so well knowledgeable regarding the menu. We sat outside on the patio…really a nice experience! Comfortable, well enclosed and some nice fresh air. Thank you to all at Drift for a great evening! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Amazing food and staff at this restaurant. We had two entrees and multiple appetizers and the food is the best we have found in the area. Will definitely be going back again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shiso Tuna, Maryland Blue Crab Hushpuppies, Swordfish Schnitzel
Wow. Delicious food, and great atmosphere! The service was fabulous. I recommend you try this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom is an incredible chef. He curates fresh meats, seafood and vegetables - then designs unbelievable culinary creations like no one else. The staff are always incredibly kind and knowledgeable. Dining at Drift is a must when in Rehoboth.
Really terrific experience. This is a high end very popular restaurant. But one that really cares about the guests. When we made a reservation for outside seating, didn't realize it wasn't enclosed--on what looked to be a cold and rainy night. After we expressed some concern--non-cancellable reservation--the maitre d soon called us and got us inside seating within a half hour of the original reservation. When we showed up they knew who were were and we were seated right away. Warm, friendly attentive and efficient service -- and great delicious food! Very creative and compelling seafood dishes, both for small plates and entrees. Excellent cocktails and wines. High recommended!
Wonderful chef driven restaurant with knowledgeable and friendly service. Creative seasonal options and a variety of dishes keep things interesting and an excellent choice for return visits. Small dining room but outside area available as an option.
This place hands down has some of the best food I have tasted. If you have not been here yet, don’t think about it go! We were lucky enough to grab a seat outside at the bar. The service was generous with their time and provided insight into the menus. The drinks were delicious and super creative. The food was an experience. One of the beast fried oysters we’ve ever had and the pasta (hand made) was as good (or better) that we had in Italy. I will be coming back till we get through the menu and then start again as it’s very seasonal. Chef Tom Wiswell knows what he’s doing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Serves high quality dishes in reasonable portions. More expensive than a chain restaurant, but worth every penny.Dietary restrictions: The servers asked every table if anyone had dietary restrictions before they ordered, which is very thoughtful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Hush Puppies
Probably the best spot in Rehoboth beach. Amazing food, something that needs to be experienced atleast once in life.Grilled mushrooms are of this world.I could not point out my favorite dish everything we ordered was amazing.And cocktails are delicious.Keep up a good work we need more places like this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yesterday my family and I had brunch at Drift and every aspect was fabulous. We had the tuna shiso wraps, fried oysters and banana pancakes for appetizers. Mains were the eggs Benedict (both smoked salmon and crabcake), swordfish schnitzel, oyster mushroom salad and lobster French toast. Everything was absolutely delicious and so creative! The service was wonderful. This was a second time for two of our party of 6 and we will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maine Lobster French Toast, Shiso Tuna, Swordfish Schnitzel
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely the best of everything!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our second time at Drift after several months and the experience was just as fabulous as the first. We brought 4 family members for their first time there and they were equally impressed. This was our first time going there for brunch and the menu options were creative and all looked delicious which made selecting just one a challenge. We shared entrees amongst the group from the eggs Benedict (one with smoked salmon and the other with crab cake - both yummy); lobster French toast (decadent!); swordfish schnitzel (yummy!); and oyster mushroom salad for the vegetarian watching her diet (she loved it). For appetizers we had the banana pancakes, fried oysters, and several of the tuna tartar shiso wraps (so unique and delicious!). The bar options are really good too - I had the Que Sera Sera, which is a variation on a spicy Margherita - yum! The service was great and the ambiance lovely. I'm already booking a return visit with some friends coming into town soon.
My wife and I had brunch here. All the food was amazing. We had raw oysters, fried oysters, scallop crudo, and smoked salmon eggs benidict. The food was prepared perfectly. The staff was so friendly and the meal moved along in perfect stages. It was clear they put a lot of thought into making the experience and food to such a high standard. My wife and I agreed that it was the best meal we've ever had.
Had been wanting to try Drift since reading a review months ago. It's a classy place. The food was superb - I especially recommend the oyster mushroom skewer. Cocktails were also delicious and very creative. Service was exemplary. The dining room is tiny - long and narrow, so the tables are fairly close together (the booths are more spacious). But the noise level was not bad. My only quibble was a thin selection of fin fish, but it does, after all, identify as a raw bar, and the menu must be kept short in a place that size.
Having made a reservation we were seated about ten minutes after arrival. We were escorted to our table the full length of the restaurant and to an outside area covered by a pleated roof that could be opened in the warmer weather. It was windy... with each breeze a chill would come over the table inspite of propane heaters making it less than a pleasant experience. Although the wait person was a pleasant, it was more than 15 minutes for a drink order... the drinks were delivered after another 15 minutes... another 15 or more minutes for request for menu selections and the delivery of meals were delayed. The food was not as hot as it should have been. Rain was coming down the walls and never did anyone ask whether we were comfortable temperature wise or with gusts of wind. Although not the most expensive restaurant in town they need to do better or have a dwindling audience. What appeared to be the manager or host would walk out look around but never ask if everything was ok. I have traveled the World and eating in restaurants of all quality... I rate my experience at Drift as mediocre