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    4.1 (308 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Chefs favorite
    Rita H.

    Friendly service. Food came out promptly. Casual atmosphere. Water views. I liked my shrimp tacos, just enough food not too much, my dining partner liked his fish & chips, not oily or greasy,

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    Greshka P.

    Last minute plans on a Saturday night, we decided to go out for early dinner and drinks. My BF called Drift to see if they had some open spots at the bar, but at the time we got there it was full, and no available tables open until hours later. But they allowed us to have one of the high-top tables, and that was perfect. I started with their espresso martini, while looking though the menu. They have salads, handhelds, pastas, flatbreads, etc. The mussels were calling me, but they come in a spicy sauce, so looked again, and ended ordering the lobster bisque, from their small plates section. It was a good portion for me and loved that it has shredded lobster in every bite, plus two small pieces as garnish. My BF had his own meal and still asked for some of mine, that's how good it was. He had the burger with onion crisps and jam. This was also delicious. BIG, and perfectly cooked, juicy meat. Very flavorful, and the fries were on point. Before we left, I wanted to try their prosecco colada. Fun, refreshing version of a Pina Colada. Very tropical, sweet, and summery. We already recommended Drift to some friends and will continue to do so.

    Lucia D.

    Brunch is now $49 pp. you get some baked goods. Appetizer and a meal. The butcher block is my favorite. Then it ends with some desserts. I didn't try any because I have a berry allergy and they didn't bring me one. Parking is $20 valet or validate it at restaurant and get valet for $10. Private rooms for 12 people are nice. They have two other rooms for larger parties.

    Samantha C.

    THE GROUPER DISH!!! holy shit this totally blew me away!!! perfectly done fish with a nice crispy edge over perfect mashed potatoes and a sauce that wrapped it all together PERFECT. I find myself not knowing another adjective to use besides perfect.... That's how you know it's a good place (or that I have the vocabulary of a third grader u choose). we also got the mushroom pizza with truffle and it was phenomenal (new adjective hehe). Last but not least our bartender, Nick, was a homie and he made our experience that much more memorable!

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    Andrea U.

    Drift is the seafood restaurant with a flare housed inside the oceanfront Grand Opal Resort and Spa. We made reservations well in advance and valeted our car upon arrival. We walked around a little bit exploring the resort before heading in to dinner. The restaurant was beautifully appointed with a sea & adventure theme. There were 5 dining areas; the main dining room, chef's gallery, 2 glass-enclosed private rooms, a mixology room, and an outdoor verandah. We were seated outside right on busy and very noisy Atlantic Avenue. Alice our waitress from Alaska brought over lots of menus and explained the drink, appetizer and main specials. She was friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, and frequently checked in with us. There was an extensive and creative cocktail list. The wine list had a lot to choose from. I started with a partridge in a pear tree with Hendrix, cinnamon, maple syrup, lemon juice, and pear juice. It was interesting and a really delicious drink. We shared the maple and pomegranate glazed Brussels sprouts with root vegetables and shaved Marcona almonds. It was well prepared, full of flavor and delicious. For dinner, I ordered the coastal shellfish stew with lobster, mahi, shrimp, mussels, fennel in a tomato broth with lemon saffron aïoli. My husband ordered the baby lamb chops, which looked delicious but besides the two lamb chops, there were mounds of brussels sprouts. If we knew there would be brussels sprouts we would have ordered a different appetizer. For dessert, we shared a chocolate truffle bar on a rice crispy crust with raspberry syrup and whipped cream. This was a very nice special night out.

    Mike U.

    Great dining experience in the Grand Opal Resort! We made advance reservations and they have valet parking. Make sure to have the restaurant validate your parking ticket or it will be a bit more than the $10 for dining here. The restaurant has a little bit of a nautical view. We sat outdoors with a view of Atlantic Ave. Alice our server was personable, attentive and on point with her recommendations. My wife and I shared their maple, pomegranate Brussels sprouts which were very good! For a main course I had their lamb and my wife the shellfish stew with lobster, mahi and shrimp. It was all good. For dessert we had a chocolate truffle on a rice krispy crust with raspberry syrup and whipped cream. A very good dining experience and a great place to celebrate a special occasion.

    "Flatbreads" more like a medium pizza-  delicious!
    Caroline F.

    We stayed at the Grand Opal during our visit to Delray Beach- lovely hotel and great restaurant Drift! The menu was enticing enough to lure us here 2.5 times despite all the great options around town. Our server in training Colleen was a delight and staff overall were professional and courteous especially accommodating my mother who uses a walker. We loved the food, that whipped feta app was amazing, fish specials fresh and great flavor combos. I had to try the pizza after seeing some other customers eating it- so good but very large! Lastly the key lime pie martini was perfectly balanced- not overly sweet but hit all the notes of KLP. I'd definitely recommend Drift if staying at the Opal or nearby, check it out!

    Kalin M.

    #1 - our bartender was fabulous & helped us pick out the best meal ever #2 - ambiance was dope - we are legit making a wood & rope wall for our home now inspired by the decor here

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    Jenna M.

    Started with a tini ~as I always do~ and the whipped feta. I am a feta fanatic so I must order any feta dish on the menu and let me tell you - she DID NOT disappoint. BIG portion = BIG smiles (ask for extra toast). Moved on the Maine Lobster Bisque and Drift came throughhhhhh on the large chunks of lobsta *heaven sent*. Ended with the Bistro Steak and I'm not sure if I was in a food coma or what but I wasn't vibing with it. I'd probably opt for another option next time BUT I'd go back. Great little GNO vibes. $10 to valet park with restaurant validation (don't forget or you are going to have to walk all the way back. I made the mistake, so you don't have to :P)

    Iris. G.

    Went with a few friends for dinner. The restaurant is located at the Opal Hotel across from the beach in Delray. The Hotel is beautiful. Parking is a challenge. There is ballet parking, or meter parking across by the beach. I has steak & salad was cooked perfectly. My friend had the pork chop which had an amazing glaze, recommend by the waiter. Other items were salads, pizza, and steak sandwich ( which looked amazing , and my friend liked). Highly recommend for nice vibe, verify menu & prices online to avoid surprises . There is a bar one story above the restaurant, which is very lovely .

    Sarah P.

    Very pleasant and swift service. This restaurant offers a pleasant atmosphere. The portions are rather large. I tried their special of duck bao buns. They were ok, but they had some bone pieces included. I also tried a main scallop pasta dish that was decent and enough for two people.

    Joanne E.

    Went for lunch and sat to the bar. This visit definitely made up for last time we came and was not well taken care of. The bartender was amazing. She made great drinks and was very pleasant. The Lobster Bisque 10/10 King Salmon Salad 10/10 ( was very crisp in flavor and the salmon was cooked perfectly) Steak Burger & Fries 10/10 (cooked medium and so juicy. The pickles served with were good too) I know that lunch would be the ideal time to come as it was not too busy and loud like our first visit. I was able to enjoy my food and a nice lunch with my husband

    Feta dip 10/10
    Nicole S.

    Thank you Cassandra! A friendly server who gave us wonderful service and even better recommendations for our first experience there. We got the feta dip, mussels, steak frites, and chocolate dessert and all were fantastic. A beautiful restaurant for a nice sunset dinner with plenty of inside and outside seating.

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    2 years ago

    The best food!! The whipped feta OMG!! The service, food, and atmosphere excellent!! Never disappoints!!'

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food drinks and staff! Super cute and very nice place! Love coming here for date nights

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    3 years ago

    Fantastic place, great food and great service, ambiance is great too . Might have to join the club

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    3 years ago

    Beautiful restaurant and good food. The salads are huge, pizza is so good. Right off A1A on Atlantic, so the crowd is lively

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    3 years ago

    Great service, food was excellent, flat bread pizza is a must, nice atmosphere, dined on a Sunday evening.

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    3 years ago

    My family enjoyed our meal at Drift. The decor and atmosphere was beautiful and the food delicious. Service was excellent as well.

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    4 years ago

    Staff were awesome, recommended great appetizers and refreshing drinks. Food was awesome too, I highly recommend this place.

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    2 years ago

    Love going here. It has all you would want in a south Florida restaurant This was our 3rd time here in the past 2 months

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    3 years ago

    All around great experience. Atmosphere, service and food are top notch! A welcome addition to the Delray dining scene.

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    4 years ago

    Love it! Everything on the menu was FANTASTIC!! The staff is Very Nice & Super accommodating!!!

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    3 years ago

    Very creative menu, beautiful setting near beach in the elegant new Opal Grand Hotel. Easy parking along the beach after 5:00 pm also!

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    2 years ago

    Everything at Drift is fabulous! The staff are friendly and efficient. The food was delicious. And the atmosphere is great.

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    2 years ago

    Everything is perfect. Living in Delray many years. Finally a class A restaurant in every area.

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    We had brunch for my birthday. The food was amazing and the service was great. Will definitely go back.

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    2 years ago

    Food and the service are a class A! We come here a few times a year and just the place.

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    3 years ago

    Whoever my server was put up with us for like 3 hours+ and he was awesome. Great atmosphere

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    Beautiful place and great service! Can not wait to return... also the brunch was delicious and very different

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    What is the price for parking and do they validate?

    It's $10 and that is with validation

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    You should probably call the restaurant. We had a reservation for 3 and it was no problem.

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    If had this place on my list to try for so long and I finally got to try it tonight. I saw an ad…read morefor a special Mac and cheese pizza they're having for a week and I love Mac and cheese so I had to come try it out. I placed an order for pickup. There's tons of parking in front. They have seating both indoors and outdoors, and even have a separate door for takeout orders which is nice. The staff were super nice and welcoming and they made my order perfectly and on time. The pizza was to die for! Super cheesy and delicious! I also got a side of ranch which was also super yummy. Highly recommend this place.

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    DISAPPOINTING PIZZA…read more.. A 3am pizza parlor in a perfect trendy location near Atlantic Ave in Delray Beach. Bright red illuminated "Mama's Up All Night" name proudly affixed to the front exterior wall. Relaxed front patio table seating but mainly a grab & go custom pizza concept offering slices. A few little red tables inside hugging a massive chalk board with childish chalk drawings and words as a part of the simple ambiance. The front counter displayed several sicilian and NY style pizzas loaded with mouthwatering toppings. So far everything looked promising. The two female employees were friendly and one cut me a slice of cheese pizza and slid it into the stainless steel commercial double oven for a few minutes. Paid a premium price of $4.75 but the slice was oversized. At this point everything went south quickly. Out of my view, the wife took one bite of the pizza and gave me a strange look and told me to try it. Hesitated for a second, then chomped down on the front of the slice and instantly thought my taste buds were shot so took a second bite and told my wife it was completely tasteless with no crunch to the undercarriage either. My wife said it was horrible and sadly I agreed. Based on the first glance of the slice and the welcoming decor, I was anticipating a great slice of pizza. As a self-proclaimed pizza enthusiast with over one hundred pizza reviews, this was the first time I threw a slice of pizza into the garabge as the employees peered in confusion. Not even sure how a slice can have zero flavor, this was a first. I'm curious what brand of garlic, sauce and cheese were used to produce the bland effect. Wonderful spot for a late night drunken stuper with no concern for a tasty slice but honestly thats it - Buyer Beware. The gender neutral bathroom was open to customers only but had a sign posted that the toilet was broken which was only to deter drunks. The bathroom was basic with large tile flooring and partially painted walls.

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