Great food and fast service! We walked in for seat yourself. It was busy for the Michigan vs state game. We found a seat fairly quickly and were delivered our drinks. The food was tasteful and plentiful. We will be back again!
Craig S.
What a terrible experience. Tonight was our first time at Driftwood. We were there with friends, and we were only able to get one drink in two hours. We were not able to order dinner, and had to go to the bar just to get a glass of water. We left and had McDonalds for dinner. We will not be back and would not recommend Driftwood to anyone. We have had bad experiences, but this place is at the top of the list. Completely disappointing and horrible service.
Brad S.
Ok. I am on a business trip. Spent the last 2 nights in downtown Detroit , eating at the best restaurants. But... tonight here at Driftwood was my best experience. Food was great. My server Erica was simply ... the best. Consider promoting here. What a fantastic experience! Thank you! Brad Stroia.
SteveCadley
A great discovery in Novi MI. I have been traveling here to Michigan northville Novi area for 27 years to visit in-laws and have gone to restaurants that were less than ……well just less then! And then providence shined on me and my family! My 93 year old mother-in-law‘s hairdresser recommended driftwood bar and grill…… I was initially concerned about the “bar and grill” portion of the name of restaurant….. but my concerns were unfounded, as the meal and service was phenomenal. I had the lamb chops which were through the roof good my wife had the lake perch which was a great portion and increasingly fresh and “unbelievable” as my wife shared….. not a description she uses often. I would highly recommend Driftwood Grill if you were in the detroit area!
Brandon W.
It's a review for a lifetime. This establishment has graced my heart on several occasions and every time it's exceeded my expectations. Food=5 stars...service=5 Stars and the ambiance...is just perfect. Great place to gather with just one, or many. If you have an opportunity to visit this little gem in the heart of Walled Lake then please do. This place combines everything that one could look for : service, smile and great food and drinks!
Alok F.
Tacos should never be sweet, never! Not even baha taco. Who knew someone could figure out a way to one up pineapple pizza. Stick to burger and wings if you are feeling lucky! The tacos, one bite and left the rest of the order. The server did not ask if there was something wrong or how can it be made right? So yeah, burger and beer with a complementary side of no customer service is the best bet!
Sam S.
We come here fairly often and usually have a pretty good experience. Today was not good, however. There was quite a bit of black crud at the bottom of my husbands blue moon. Not sure if that taps or glasses are yucky. He ordered a Budweiser bottle after and they brought him bud light. Once we got our silverware 5 minutes after our food came, we unrolled it to find hardened crud on that too. The food was ok.. not sure if the chicken Caesar wrap is canned chicken? Sort of tasted that way. My husbands buffalo chicken wrap had Caesar dressing on it which was unusual. Next time we'll just stick to bottled beer and our usual salad.
Ashley J.
My family and I went here for dinner I'm June after my daughters High School graduation. The food and service was great. Since the place is near the water we were able to get some excellent photos outside. We had a lovely time.
Darci Jeffrey-Andersen J.
In town for a short trip and discovered this gem - went there for a dinner again the next night
Dianne H.
Food and service is good. Atmosphere is good. Parking is challenging. I enjoyed everything they gave to offer.
Great dinner and chill atmosphere on the patio, watching the water, boats hearing the music, Edison string lights lit up the patio as the sun set. Something for everybody on the menu!
Scott P.
Was in the area and ready a review that noted they had a good 3 piece fish meal. Drove up, place had a FULL lot, but waited for a spot. Outside deck is first come first served, so you may wait for a spot, but I thankfully found an open table inside. Lots of TVs, and very nice with wood and lighting inside. Ordered the 3 piece fried fish dinner (fries and coleslaw), and like the other reviewer, could not finish it all. The fish was the thickest cut of fish (about the size of organic chicken breast cuts) I have ever had for a bar-food 3 piece dinner. It was perfectly fried, batter was tasty, and even though it was thick it was screaming hot all the way through. Fries were plenty and well seasoned, and coleslaw was decent. Plenty for two people to split, and even more so if you have an appetizer. Some of the best fried fish I've had (that wasn't walleye), and I've had my share!
Phil Sattler
Quickly becoming a “regular”. The Ahi Tuna and Crab Cakes are fantastic. Lia our server was outstanding this past Friday. Will be back for sure! Excellent staff, food and can’t beat the view.
Jody K.
It was a beautiful Saturday night, and we wanted to go out for dinner to a place we hadn't been before. We remembered seeing Driftwood, so we decided to go there. Because it was so nice, there was a wait to sit outside, so we decided to sit inside. We both had a hard time deciding what to order, as everything looked so good. I decided on the fish & chips, and my sister had the Jive Turkey Reuben. The fish and chips was among the best I've had. Three huge pieces of lightly battered fish and a ton of fries, served with creamy cole slaw. I only ate about 1/3, but it was really good. Glad I have leftovers to look forward to!
Natália Marion
This past weekend my friends and I went to this location for the first and last time. Terrible attendance. The waitress who was serving outside this place was very rude. I don't recommend it to anyone.
Great food and fast service! We walked in for seat yourself. It was busy for the Michigan vs state game. We found a seat fairly quickly and were delivered our drinks. The food was tasteful and plentiful. We will be back again!
What a terrible experience. Tonight was our first time at Driftwood. We were there with friends, and we were only able to get one drink in two hours. We were not able to order dinner, and had to go to the bar just to get a glass of water. We left and had McDonalds for dinner. We will not be back and would not recommend Driftwood to anyone. We have had bad experiences, but this place is at the top of the list. Completely disappointing and horrible service.
Ok. I am on a business trip. Spent the last 2 nights in downtown Detroit , eating at the best restaurants. But... tonight here at Driftwood was my best experience. Food was great. My server Erica was simply ... the best. Consider promoting here. What a fantastic experience! Thank you! Brad Stroia.
A great discovery in Novi MI. I have been traveling here to Michigan northville Novi area for 27 years to visit in-laws and have gone to restaurants that were less than ……well just less then! And then providence shined on me and my family! My 93 year old mother-in-law‘s hairdresser recommended driftwood bar and grill…… I was initially concerned about the “bar and grill” portion of the name of restaurant….. but my concerns were unfounded, as the meal and service was phenomenal. I had the lamb chops which were through the roof good my wife had the lake perch which was a great portion and increasingly fresh and “unbelievable” as my wife shared….. not a description she uses often. I would highly recommend Driftwood Grill if you were in the detroit area!
It's a review for a lifetime. This establishment has graced my heart on several occasions and every time it's exceeded my expectations. Food=5 stars...service=5 Stars and the ambiance...is just perfect. Great place to gather with just one, or many. If you have an opportunity to visit this little gem in the heart of Walled Lake then please do. This place combines everything that one could look for : service, smile and great food and drinks!
Tacos should never be sweet, never! Not even baha taco. Who knew someone could figure out a way to one up pineapple pizza. Stick to burger and wings if you are feeling lucky! The tacos, one bite and left the rest of the order. The server did not ask if there was something wrong or how can it be made right? So yeah, burger and beer with a complementary side of no customer service is the best bet!
We come here fairly often and usually have a pretty good experience. Today was not good, however. There was quite a bit of black crud at the bottom of my husbands blue moon. Not sure if that taps or glasses are yucky. He ordered a Budweiser bottle after and they brought him bud light. Once we got our silverware 5 minutes after our food came, we unrolled it to find hardened crud on that too. The food was ok.. not sure if the chicken Caesar wrap is canned chicken? Sort of tasted that way. My husbands buffalo chicken wrap had Caesar dressing on it which was unusual. Next time we'll just stick to bottled beer and our usual salad.
My family and I went here for dinner I'm June after my daughters High School graduation. The food and service was great. Since the place is near the water we were able to get some excellent photos outside. We had a lovely time.
In town for a short trip and discovered this gem - went there for a dinner again the next night
Food and service is good. Atmosphere is good. Parking is challenging. I enjoyed everything they gave to offer.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great dinner and chill atmosphere on the patio, watching the water, boats hearing the music, Edison string lights lit up the patio as the sun set. Something for everybody on the menu!
Was in the area and ready a review that noted they had a good 3 piece fish meal. Drove up, place had a FULL lot, but waited for a spot. Outside deck is first come first served, so you may wait for a spot, but I thankfully found an open table inside. Lots of TVs, and very nice with wood and lighting inside. Ordered the 3 piece fried fish dinner (fries and coleslaw), and like the other reviewer, could not finish it all. The fish was the thickest cut of fish (about the size of organic chicken breast cuts) I have ever had for a bar-food 3 piece dinner. It was perfectly fried, batter was tasty, and even though it was thick it was screaming hot all the way through. Fries were plenty and well seasoned, and coleslaw was decent. Plenty for two people to split, and even more so if you have an appetizer. Some of the best fried fish I've had (that wasn't walleye), and I've had my share!
Quickly becoming a “regular”. The Ahi Tuna and Crab Cakes are fantastic. Lia our server was outstanding this past Friday. Will be back for sure! Excellent staff, food and can’t beat the view.
It was a beautiful Saturday night, and we wanted to go out for dinner to a place we hadn't been before. We remembered seeing Driftwood, so we decided to go there. Because it was so nice, there was a wait to sit outside, so we decided to sit inside. We both had a hard time deciding what to order, as everything looked so good. I decided on the fish & chips, and my sister had the Jive Turkey Reuben. The fish and chips was among the best I've had. Three huge pieces of lightly battered fish and a ton of fries, served with creamy cole slaw. I only ate about 1/3, but it was really good. Glad I have leftovers to look forward to!
This past weekend my friends and I went to this location for the first and last time. Terrible attendance. The waitress who was serving outside this place was very rude. I don't recommend it to anyone.