Referred by building owner to check out restaurant 10 minutes from my home. First, absolutely adorable place, friendly staff, hardworking. Super clean, trendy. On piece of property from heaven. Sadly as heavenly as it is, depending on the way the wind is blowing, you might detect the odor of boat fuel. If I wasn't eating maybe it won't bother me. Food, service, ambience was excellent. Our serverJenny was the best, so sweet! Thank you! Yes , I would return with friends to enjoy weekly bands. . read more

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2nd time there. First experience was great, today started with foul tap beer, ordered stella but it definitely wasnt stella. The mussels appetizer and sea bass dinner didnt impress, especially since the pricing is heavy. The atmosphere was nice and a band was playing, but i would prefer better food and no band. Thats my 2 cents read more

I should know by now, that waterfront dining in Patchogue is a bad idea. Going with YELP reviews is also a mistake, since - time after time - places with great reviews tragically fall short. Just like the rest, Drift 82 is expert in their ability to prove that mediocrity seems to garner 4+ star reviews on yelp, as long as you have a good view. First things first - if you're going to serve me a cocktail in a small plastic cup, don't have the audacity to charge me $15 for it. I pay less than that in the best steak houses on Long Island. Being accosted by wasps throughout our meal didn't help either. There is clearly a large nest nearby that someone needs to do something about (we're not talking the odd straggler here, we're talking a LOT of them) "Award winning" seafood chowder was tragically bland, and filled with more potatoes and carrots than seafood. Oysters Rockefeller were very good, however - the only bright spot in a Friday afternoon lunch that continued to go bad at every turn. Fish & Chips were disgraceful. It's clear the fish was previously frozen, and likely not allowed to fully defrost before being battered - evident by the fact that not one tiny bit of batter managed to stick to the fish. The grease oozed out when you broke them in half (ending up with a full fillet in one hand, and an empty batter chunk with big hole in it, in the other. Those were dumped on top of a pile of potato chips that clearly came from a bag. Sautéed "Dream" was more of a nightmare than a dream. I mean - don't name something "dream" if it's going to be disgusting. Warm, but clearly not "Sautéed" chorizo hanging out with shrimp so overcooked you could bounce them off the table and play beer pong with them. Service was polite, friendly, and completely inattentive. So if you want a nice view, but don't really care about the quality of anything - Drift 82 is yet another typical Patchogue "lets see how much we can charge your for our low-end crap because we're on the water and not main street" location. Just say NO (or if you say yes, ensure you lower your expectations accordingly... lower them a LOT). read more

I found this restaurant on Yelp. The restaurant was amazing!!! The setting is beautiful- right on a canal in Patchogue. There were four of us for lunch. We ate outside and there was plenty of distance between the tables . NOW THE FOOD!! It was amazing. I had the sliced steak sandwich. It was as good as it gets. The steak was as good as it gets. The steak was cooked to perfection. The meat was tender and marinated. My husband had ahi tuna wrap and there was lots of tuna - also cooked perfectly. HIGHLY recommend this place- wish I could give it 10 stars!! read more

First off, the service is great thank you for the great service but PLEASE if you enjoy your food don't step your foot in here. Also this place is infested with FLIES. The whole tome we were eating we were accompanied by bunch of flies trying to land on our food. Good thing because the food was trash and flies loves trash! We got in a seated right away because our Airbnb host recommended this spot for us. I ordered a white sangria which was way too sweet, it just tasted like water and sugar. I liked the fresh blueberries tho. Lobster bisque- please save your money and don't order this. There was literally one tiny piece of lobster in the soup.. Lobster wonton- oh my god, it literally just taste like Chinese food wontons, can't taste the lobster and the whole thing is 6 tiny pieces. Mahi-mahi taco- the taco shell was cold and they used cabbage instead of lettuce which can be their twist but the cabbage was chopped up way too big and seems like they used packaged guacamole and just chopped up tomatoes and onions. Seems like they are too lazy to make pico de Gallo. The fish was over cooked and dry and flavorless. The steak tidbit- the temperature of the meat was great however, the flavoring was just cheap stale sauce. The meat didn't taste fresh. Overall, please don't eat here, there are other great restaurants around the area. This place is over priced and just not good at all. read more

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Blah. Too loud. Too long of a wait at the bar. Too small of food. Not a fan. I didn't chance eating anything here being Celiac but the people I was with made a joke of the food items. For example...smallest baked clams we have ever seen. The half chicken was more like a Cornish hen. read more

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The food was not good at all over cooked and bland. The beer was warm. The staff was very pleasant. The price was steep would have been ok if it was good. Will not be going back read more

Food was ok at best. Nice vibe but not worth the $$! It's basically an outdoor bar with high end restaurant prices.

Good food . Unfortunately we came when it was raining. Would have loved to be outside. Will definitely try again. Just keep an eye on the parking restrictions read more

Good was good tavern food Service was quick . Great atmosphere but the water . Found in a small neighborhood in Patchogue A hidden gem .

Excellent food. Welcoming manager and our waitress, Jackie, was fabulous. We will definitely be back. read more

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Really cute spot to grab dinner & drinks outside before summer is over! They had live music and waterfront views of a canal. Scallops were fantastic. read more

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Food and atmosphere was good!! We had reservations walked in seated right away. The waitress was friendly and attentive. Oysters were fresh and Delicious. The tuna and Mahi-mahi was delicious. The only thing I didn't like was the side of risotto as it was bland. Otherwise it was delicious. read more

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To potential customers, The vibe and scenery is nice for a summer day. Not every outdoor table has the needed shade to enjoy. The biggest issue overall with this place is the service. Just takes too long. The first set of drinks took 15 mins after seating, appetizer 30-35, main course 40+. They need more staff to properly run this Resturant and the manager who was never scene doesn't properly address this main issue. Too much $$$ to be made and it doesn't seem like they notice or care. read more

I was very pleasantly surprised at how delicious the lunch was at Drift 82. On a beautiful summer day, the place is slammed with people, Fred, the manager, will pleasantly come to help clear the plates and banter. These are hard working people. Everyone is pleasant. Very enjoyable. I will definitely come back. The food portions were healthy size and both my meal and my girlfriends were delicious. Yes the fish is extremely fresh. read more

So went there last night to celebrate my birthday, the shrimp was bad and I mean bad, taste like bleach!! my $40 scallops were cold !! and the rainbow cake was dry as the sahara desert. the waitress was very nice and so was the manager, she took the dish off the bill. But after dropping $250 to leave starving and be up all night with a stomach ache?? So disappointed !! read more

Had a business lunch here, great food great drinks and great service! Our server was friendly and attentive.

Service was slacking big time today, was In the bar area and I know the weather was not good but they had a singer and lets just say I hear one thing my husband was saying. Heard people three tables away it was crazy loud. Waitress didn't know how to make espresso or cappuccino three people helping. She left our check card out in the open when she returned our bill. Had to stop her from taking an order and ask her where it was. Completely unacceptable. Or n valet services vehicle was left open . Just insane. read more

The food was definitely on the disappointing side but we enjoyed the live music and dock side atmosphere. Serving frozen seafood and charging catch of the day type prices just won't bring back repeat customers. The Sea Bass was very tough and chewy. Felt like a defrosted piece of shark meat. The Calamari was all brittle batter with peppers. The safe bets appeared to be their burgers, salads, and possibly the fried shrimp. The food arriving at some of the other tables other than the 3 items mentioned a second ago, all seemed to be subpar as well. We enjoyed our time there, just didn't enjoy the meal. The beer was relatively warm too. Bummer! read more

Our family of 7 got in right away on a busy Saturday night. We sat inside right by an open window which was perfect for us. Atmosphere was loud which is needed when dining with our 2 year old. Food was a little wait but totally expected given how many customers there were. Waitress was fabulous and very attentive. Everyone's food was delicious, I was trying bites off of everyone's plates. Steak burger was cooked to perfection, Mac n cheese was heavenly, my 2 kids asked for penne with shrimp and olive oil which wasn't on the menu but they had no problem making. My husband got the special of steak and Gorgonzola, it was massive. All of us ate some of his steak. A side of Waffle fries was more than enough for our entire table. If we visit the area again, we will definitely be back! read more

The food and service is always great. We sat outside because the weather was great. I had the lobster Mac and cheese close to being the best I ever tried read more

Rarely have I completed a meal and had been shockingly surprised the way I was having dined at Drift 82 last night. From the very first bite of perfect cooked and well seasoned calamari, I knew this was going a different experience. Absolutely perfect is the only way to describe this calamari. The server then presented the daily specials where I skeptically opted for the seafood risotto. The server mentioned a combination of clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari cooked in a shrimp stock. Having experience in the kitchen myself, I knew these proteins cook at different intervals, along with the slow methodical way of cooking risotto, this would be a difficult dish to cook properly. Having just tasted the amazing calamari, gave me the confidence to order this complicated dish. The plates came out all looking amazing but I reserved judgement until I tasted mine. The first bite I had of the perfectly cooked risotto blew my mind with flavor but I was still nervous about the proteins being rubbery or under cooked. First bite into the calamari and I had to put my fork down to enjoy this spot on execution the dish. The same can be said for the shrimp, mussels and clams. My sister, who ordered the award winning seafood bisque, then pulls out and entire lobster clam to display on her spoon. Her comment was, "I think there is plenty of lobster in the bisque!". From the server, to the runner, to the busers constantly filling our water glasses the service was excellent and always attentive. While dining at other places, unfortunately too many times, I've paid for mediocre food and service. Given the scarcity of labor and increased cost of goods for restaurant owners, this has understandably become a norm in the food service industry. At Drift 82 when the bill finally came, this was a rare occasions while paying that I truly felt I got superb quality and outstanding value for my money. We came to Drift 82 after receiving multiple recommendations from friends saying how great it was and they were 100% correct. From the owner, to the chef, to the staff you can tell these people have a passion for what they do. Thank you for an amazing dining experience. We will absolutely be back! read more

I really love where this restaurant is located. You truly get to have that bay view. The food is a bit too expensive for what it was. That would be my only takeaway. If you're looking for that view dining this is your place. read more

We used to Love this place until today. Fathers Day was not busy.... So no excuses. We had a 4PM reservation for 4. By 5 PM we FINALLY GOT our appetizers. Clams on the half shell, 1 dozen, Lobster Bisque, supposedly award winning and it Sucked, Caesar Salad and Clams Casino. No taste to the the Clams Casino and Cocktail Sauce for the raw clams was a Shot Glass full. 45 minutes later the Entrees arrived. Equally as bland. Sea Scallops, Sea Bass, Lobster Ravioli and Penne w/Chicken. I can see what has happened. Now that the owner and Previous Chef have opened a 2nd. restaurant, CHOP, this place has gone to hell! Finally, the Server was horrendous! 3 times my wife asked for Splenda before getting it, while she socialized and took photos with another table. Stay away from here unless you don't mind nothing but excuses! read more

Beautiful views of boats and marina while enjoying live entertainment on a sunny day. Manager was very nice

Good food Service good Ambiance....informal I have been here many times. Lunch only. Food is consistent. It is my go to place when I want the TNT salad. My favorite read more

Been here 100 times for drinks, it's a great spot when the weather is nice because they have a great little bar outside, it has boat access on the Patchogue River, but I had never ate there. Thankfully my buddies said let's swing by Drift for lunch on a Sunday because I have a new spot on the list! The inside is gorgeous, very clean, higher scale feeling for Patchogue and again, it's on the water. My only complaint is how long it took for me to get food, simply because it took me 30 minutes to order because I was drooling over everything on the menu. The sliders might be the best sliders I've ever had, and the cheesecake was so amazing I called my mom mid bite to brag about it. read more

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Went this afternoon was denied a table around 430 when the place was basically empty. My wife is black and it felt very racially motivated. Was told it was booked with reservations. (After leaving checked online and there were several open reservations) I would never eat at this establishment again. Very disappointed and frustrated with this experience. read more

What a phenomenal meal at Drift 82! Finally got the chance to try this wonderful waterfront restaurant facing Patchogue Bay. We started with the steak tidbits and found them flavorful and cooked to perfection. I had the scallops with asparagus risotto which was to die for. My friend had one of the specials: a parmesan crusted filet mignon with roasted potatoes and green beans - she loved it! Even though we were pretty full, we had to try a dessert. So we opted to share the tiramisu. Like everything else, it did not disappoint. Our waiter was lovely and overall, we enjoyed the warm and friendly vibe. We will be back! read more

Came here with some family had a great time. The staff was great, loved the bartender. Food not so much. I tried the lobster bisque, it was subpar. The flavor was basic and it lacked chunks of meat. My lobster bisque puts theirs to shame. I tried the Oysters Rockafella and they were OK. Their coconut shrimp were probably the blandest I have ever eaten. I enjoy the frozen kind at the supermarket far more than these. My cousin ordered the Marinated steak tips. I was jealous because these were delicious. If I go back I'll order the steak because their seafood was meh. read more

Where the Patchogue River meets the Great South Bay .... you'll find Drift 82, a five-year-old restaurant that is casual, quaint, friendly and all the wood resembles driftwood!  We went for lunch on a chilly, gray day, well before the busy summer season and found we had the place and the staff to ourselves. We sat at the bar chatting with Robert, the bartender. We'd been so taken with Drift's appetizer menu, we decided to focus on a medley of apps for our lunch today. We started with oysters, raw and Rockefeller, and both were good. This was followed by the Marinated Steak Tidbits, one of their signature dishes, which we shared and devoured - loved that marinade! Chicken Wings are always a fair choice and they were again. And, Robert said we could take-out food too, so we ordered a Beef Carpaccio and the Shrimp & Lobster Wontons to-go.  Oh I forgot to mention our delicious cocktails - 2 Margaritas straight-up with salt. They have a very original list of specialty drinks too, that varies with the season.  The restaurant is a bit out of the way but you can't miss their large white tent, which allowed them to double their business during COVID. Now that says a lot about this fun waterfront eatery with delicious food and a friendly staff. read more

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I was disappointed with the service at the restaurant. The wait time to get our drinks was incredibly slow, and the lag between receiving our appetizers and entrees was quite frustrating. It seemed like the staff was overwhelmed because they only had two waitresses for an entire outdoor patio , and it negatively impacted our dining experience. In addition ; you pay top dollar for fried calamari & it was a small portion that had mostly tentacles instead of actual good pieces of calamari & it was extremely salt Will not be back .!!! read more

This has to be my favorite spot in Patchogue, when it comes to delicious fresh food, located on the canal, Great South Bay ambiance. The restaurant is also located next to where you would catch the ferry to Davis Park. The perfect place to bring a date or if to just get together with friends. Cozy and comfortable atmosphere, very inviting, a lot of locals. They currently have two igloo domes, that you can reserved for your group. I was pleasantly surprised when a friend introduced me to the TNT salad........all I can say is WOW! Fantastic job! Drift 82 keeps you coming back for more! Making a reservation shortly for this upcoming weekend !! read more

This was my first time coming here. Amazing from start to finish. Place shines during COVID. We went as a part of 10 for my husband's birthday. They made us feel VIP start to finish. Outstanding service. Drinks were quick to arrive and be refilled. Relieving the indecision of choosing apps for such a large party they just brought an assortment of everything family style - steak tidbits, calamari, baked clams, caprese, coconut shrimp. Everything tasted great. I particularly liked the calamari which was nice and crisp. The steak tidbits were very tender and tasty. For entrees I ordered the sea bass which came out perfectly with a crisp parmesan crust. My husband ordered the pork chop and loved every bite. For dessert we again had a large assortment. However by far the rainbow cookie cake was my favorite. I could taste it had such fresh raspberry filling. This restaurant is really knocking it out of the park. Good job. We will 100% be back. read more

Second time coming here, and I think 3 stars is an appropriate review. We've only gotten drinks and appetizers both times so I can't review any of the main dishes. Caesar Salad: 4/5 Stars. Pretty hard to mess one up, but it was a good portion and the dressing was great. Cajun Seared Tuna: 2.5/5 Stars. First bite was good but every bite after that I started feeling more and more nauseous, it just didn't sit well, and didn't taste fresh at all. Coconut Shrimp: 3/5 Stars. First time getting them they were good, but today they were so over cooked my girlfriend couldn't even eat them. I hate sending food back so I sucked it up, but I noticed the table next to us had the same problem. Calamari: 4.5/5 Stars. The fried jalapeños are a nice addition and the marinara and the other sauce they're served with are delicious. Jumbo Lump Crab Cake: 1/5 Stars. Very fishy tasting, and did not taste fresh. Wouldn't recommend, and definitely will not order again. Marinated Steak Tidbits: 2/5 Stars. We got these cold, if they were hot I'm sure this rating would be a little higher, but because we weren't crazy about them the first time we won't order them again. Overall, the atmosphere is nice here, you're right on the water and it's not so much of a party crowd. It's a nice change of scenery compared to the usual spots but the food just isn't what you'd expect for the prices you pay. For the Salad, three appetizers, and one drink it was an $85 bill. I'd say it's worth checking out, but it's definitely not a spot I will frequent often. P.s. valet parking only read more

Hi Everyone, Welcome to DRIFT 82 Patchogue's Waterside Restaurant/Bar. We couldn't wait to check it out! Arriving @ DRIFT, you could hear the Reggie music from down the block. There was a Cool outside patio with a bar by the water. My friends and I chose to check out the outside Gazebo Bar. We usually like to eat at the BAR, where all the action is. We ordered some appetizers, and drinks I had a Frozen Pina with Captain Morgan. Smooth and delicious, very refreshing. Our server was wonderful, professional and courteous. She really helped make our afternoon perfect. It was really cool to watch the boats cruise on by as we relaxed by the waterside bar. The Ocean Breezes really did excite the appetite. Yeah..It's lunch time! We started off with The lobster rolls (special request) with spicy Sriracha chips. I was really impressed when our meals were brought out. Wow, our lobster rolls featured big generous portions of sweet Lobster chunks. Fresh and cold, we were not disappointed. We couldn't believe there was so much lobster meat mounded on these soft potato rolls. This meal is a Drift 82 "Specialty of the House". Prepared by request. We were really surprised when The Manager "Fred" brought us out a Big plate of Prime steak morsels. This was so tender and seriously good, as flavorful as a marinated cut of Prime rib. This was a wonderful appetizer that I highly recommend. We were so impressed by this courtesy, We didn't know what to say but thank you. We loved our time at Drift 82, what a wonderful beachfront Vibe. Such beautiful views by the water, we relaxed and floated away on the clouds with the refreshing ocean breezes. Outside at the Gazebo bar, We had so much fun chilling with live Reggae band.. cool summer tunes. On Sunday afternoons, It gets little crowded outside at the bar Gazebo bar. All the neighborhood Folks come on down, they were all so friendly and unpretentious. They helped us feel right at home. In summation Yelpers, we really loved our return visit to Drift 82. The food, Waterside aviance and incredibly attentive service all combined to produce a delightful Five-star experience. Thanks to the entire staff management. We'll be back again next Sunday. read more

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don't go there on a holiday like Father's Day. kids working outside, kids working in kitchen and they bring food out in shifts. I was finished eating before others in my group received their food which came completely wrong. waitress blamed it on kitchen, but we all know it's the 16 year old waitresses responsibility to make sure the food is correct. I will never go here again unless I lower myself to eating these standards. read more

What a delightful gem of a place with the kindest most accommodating, and beautiful waitress Jordan who went out of her way to make sure we were happy with our food and drinks. Her uplifting and positive energy made our dining experience on the water that much more wonderful. Food and drink with live music on this Tuesday summer evening was perfect. Christine her manager was also lovely. Clearly everyone who works here including the valet who greats you to park your car set the tone for a truly wonderful time. Making your customers feel good is a lost art that Drift 82 has not forgotten! Thank you! We will be back!!!! read more

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What a great meal last night! I highly recommend the Dover Sole! It was a whole fish which was filleted tableside. Best I've ever eaten! Our Mussels in white wine appetizer also great as well as coconut shrimp read more

LI Restaurant Week Review- Tonight I tried Drift 82. The drive down to the water was beautiful and this restaurant is situated on a gorgeous piece of property overlooking The Marina & Bay. Some pro's are the location, friendly owner, large bar, and live music. Some con's are the tiny parking lot, small portions & standard (nothing special) service. The Owner (I assume he was the owner) greeted us at the door was approachable and welcoming. I made a reservation prior and was sat right away when I got there. Our Waiter was just ok, nothing to brag about. I did get refills when I needed them which was a plus. Food came out in an orderly fashion and didn't feel rushed. Food: Nothing stood out for me. Things were good not great. Portions are tiny TINY. I felt like this is more of a bar scene due to the large bar and live music...maybe order some apps to pick on but definitely not a dinner spot because there simply isn't enough food served. I will be reviewing all the items I tried...most are from the LI Restaurant Week (besides the hush puppies). Complimentary bread was eh, toasted so it was slightly hard to bite into. The bread seemed like simple store bought italian bread that was heated before serving. Cajun Seared Tuna: Great taste but only came with 5 tiny slices. Also the "bed of mixed greens" the tuna was supposed to be served over only consisted of a few sad looking pieces of arugula. The taste of the tuna gets a 4 out of 5 but the overall appetizer is being rated 2.5 out of 5 Caesar Salad: Standard Caesar, small portion. 2.5 out of 5 stars Great Balls of Fire: Hushpuppies with Spicy Shrimp & Bacon. The hush puppies were definitely spicy so if your into spicy foods this is the app for you. I enjoyed them, but I didn't taste any shrimp inside the puppies. Each app comes with 3 medium sized hushpuppies and a cajun dipping sauce which was quite tasty for $11. 4 out of 5 stars NY Strip Steak: Asked for my steak cooked Med Rare but came out Rare. I didn't mind because the steak was very juicy and well seasoned. The entree came with 4 super tiny potatoes...idk who the normal clientele are but apparently they don't really eat!! They could have certainly thrown a few more potatoes on the plate. I also overheard another table complaining about the portion sizes. 3 out of 5 stars Tiramisu: Didn't taste homemade and also didn't taste much like tiramisu. I couldn't taste the coffee in the cake whatsoever. 1 out of 5 stars Chocolate Ice Cream: Standard served with whipped cream. They didn't do anything special to spruce it up at all. Boo very boring. 0 out of 5 stars Overall I wanted so much more from Drift 82. The location is stunning and I loved the nautical themed decor but the food and service fell short for me. This is more of a bar/live music/drinking atmosphere. read more

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