Drifthouse by David Burke

WHAT GREAT FOOD AND GREAT SERVICE!! WE TRULY HAD A EXCELLET DINING EXPERIENCE FROM DRINKS AT THE BAR TO THE EXPRESSO AT END OF EVENING... ORDERED THE RED SANPPER AMAZING!!! SALMON/TUNA TARTAR EXCELLENT!!! DO NOT MISS THIS RESTAURANT

Drifthouse has become our go-to restaurant. The food, as always, was excellent; however, it's the service provided by Paul each and every time we go there that keeps us coming back! I've never met such a charming, charismatic, attentive and hard working gentleman. You're missing out if you don't ask for Paul when you go to drifthouse. I have to mention Nancy, a manager who we had the pleasure of conversing with throughout our dinner. Her attention to detail and care for our experience made us feel truly welcomed and at home. She went above and beyond for us, all the while managing the rest of the restaurant. Drifthouse is very lucky to have Paul and Nancy, and we are very lucky to experience their hospitality each time we go to drifthouse. Do yourself a favor, request Paul as your server and if you see Nancy, make sure to say hi, she is the sweetest lady ! Will be back soon for new specials!

The management and staff were outstanding! Hafid, the general manager, Mike the assistant manager, Rafael the chef and our waiter Joe made for an amazing dining experience once again. Under Hafid's leadership, this restaurant has now become our go-to spot. Too bad I can't give more than five stars. Rafael is an extremely talented chef and somehow he can make something ordinary and turn it into spectacular. Can't wait to eat there again

Our waiter's attentiveness was outstanding. He's navigation thru the menu was very helpful in raising our experience.

Our first time at this restaurant. A great experience. Has more gluten free choices than other restaurants. Service was impeccable. We will return!

I had a wonderful experience last night while eating at Drifthouse. The food was great and the service was exceptional! The manager was very accommodating and made sure we were sat at a beautiful table.

This is hands-down, the best restaurant in our area by a long shot. The food is consistently wonderful; among my favorites are the market salad, popovers, fried calamari, and I just had  the best pork chop I ever ate. I had it plain and grilled and it was just wonderful. I'm also crazy about their chocolate mousse pie, Keylime pie and apple crisp. If you're coming with children or fun-loving adults, the cheesecake lollipop tree topped with cotton candy is a delight. In summer the outdoor deck is the perfect place to watch the sunset reflected in the bay and on the ocean.

We had a great meal work excellent service. The drink menu is comprehensive. The fish plates are inclusive and diverse.

Great restaurant attached to the Driftwood Beach Club. Nice size bar with delicious happy hour menu and drinks. We went for restaurant week in NJ and had a 3 course meal for $43.00. The view is pretty nice too. Love the staff and atmosphere. Entertainment on weekends.

Our server was fantastic. He was a bartender and also took care of tables. The restaurant was busy because of the entertainment, and he did an excellent job keeping up with everyone.

The food was hot trash. The caesar salad was basic, boring, and small. The lobster bisque was not creamy, but in a broth that just tasted like dirty lobster juice -- it was hardly seasoned and made me sad. It also was 6" long pieces of lobster that I had to pull out, cut up, and put back in. I worried that putting them back in would overcook them, but they were already overcooked.

I ordered a $25-ish burger (medium rare) that came out well done. I don't like sending food back, but I did... When the next one came out it was also well done... And the English muffin it came on was barely toasted... And it was also hardly seasoned. My wife's chicken francese was ok though.

For the price and name, we were expecting a good meal. We did not get that. The staff are nice and make great drinks, so go for some drinks.

Also, the entertainment was phenomenal. Michael Ghegan and Chad Morales are out of this world.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

We enjoyed the phenomenal menu for a 15th Anniversary Dinner special event. We shared a table with 3 very nice people. David Burke spoke during dessert. He was so entertaining & informative about the event, the restaurant business & his life story. It added to the amazing experience we had at this event.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bartender Chaz made me an exceptional dirty martini. Happy hour was great. We ordered several food options and they were all excellent. The rigatoni, tuna and salmon, truffle fries and oysters did not disappoint. There was also love music duo, Chad and Rich? Very, very good and not too loud. We really enjoyed our evening there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great atmosphere, staff, bartenders and food. Go on a night with live music and you won’t be disappointed. Bar seating is great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggplant Chips

We had a family reunion at the Drifthouse this October with approximately 46 people and I cannot say enough great things about our event.
The venue was perfect (and so was the weather), the food was excellent, the staff was amazing, and everyone had a fabulous time!!
Can't thank Penny and staff for making our reunion a huge success...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Perfect small wedding venue. Food was great both passed food and dinner

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5