I'll start with the good first. This is a hotel restaurant and my experience with those can be very hit or miss. We have dined here in the past (this is our fourth time) and the food was has been great every time. Once again it didn't disappoint and everything was really enjoyable. We had the crab cakes - a must, the Drift salad - always refreshing and light, and the red snapper - delicious! The service was also mostly good, although they left dirty plates on our table after saying they were going to take them twice and it was a small table so it was not ideal. Now the big thing that knocked a star off for me is this: [[HIGHLIGHT]]When we were seated it was at a table with regular dining chairs. I'm recovering from a lower back and hip injury and asked when we were taken to the table if we could be switched to the small empty booth behind us as it looked like much more supportive and thicker cushions. I was informed that it was reserved for a table of four.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was a second of these booths the same size seating a couple, and a larger third booth that was empty that remained so for the majority of our meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A few minutes after we were sat, they seated only two women at that first booth. The couple at the second booth finished shortly after that, leaving the second and third booth empty for the majority of our meal, (in addition to other tables) . It wasn't until we were almost wrapping up that the last booth ended up used. They seated a couple at that booth meant for 4-6 people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I spent the majority of the dinner very uncomfortable and in pain. This is at one of my favorite hotels and our second year staying here. We've looked forward to this for awhile so this was a disappointing and frustrating start to a romantic weekend.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's a small detail, but sometimes those matter more than the bigger things. read more

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We stayed here for 2 nights and ate most of our meals here. The drinks are excellent. Jodi, Amanda, and Meghan (manager) were fabulous bartenders. They were spot on for their recommendations for food. I had the tuna poke which was super fresh and tasty. Hubby had the crease salad and loved it. Other times we got the wedge salad and pizzas. The meatballs were the only disappointment of all the foods we tried. The last night I shared the crab cakes(amazing!!) and a filet dinner which was perfectly cooked. We did not go hungry here. The pizzas are constantly being made throughout the day and night. There are 3 pizzas offered on the menu but they can also way you want. Highly recommend this restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They get busy when there is a conference and it seems locals like to come here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful view with beautiful company![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Recently celebrated a retirement of one of my colleagues and the service and food were absolutely fantastic. Calamari wasn't crispy and still tasty. We also had the bruschetta and spinach dip appetizer. As an entree I had the crispy chicken sandwich which could have used a bit more seasoning. All in all I would definitely recommend Drift as a great lunch or dinner spot. read more

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Great spot to see the Ocean and enjoy good food and drinks. Valet parking and elevator to the restaurant, which is great for my elderly parents. Their favorite place! read more

Great views! Food however missed the mark. Ordered the Day Boat Scallops and the Pasta Bolognese. If I'd had to guess the issue it seemed the scallops were ready before the pasta. The scallops and risotto arrived lukewarm and the pasta was so undercooked it was gummy and stuck together. We ate very little of the scallops and almost none of the pasta. Service was overly relaxed and casual, no one bothered to ask as they cleared our plates as to why they were mostly uneaten. We paid our check and left. We will not return. read more

i took my husband here for Fathers Day, all seemed well. I asked the server to recommend a drink that was not sweet " don't like sweet drinks". she recommended a spritzer type drink. I took a sip, tooo sweet, I asked my husband to take a sip, same reaction. she happily took it back and made me one without the sweet stuff. We got our check, looked at it and she charged us for2. we called her attention to it and she said "it wasnt taken off , "I will have to take it to my manager " In a few minutes the manager showed up at our table and interrogated us about the drink. We were stunned by this , questioned us for several minutes. Unreal, we will not go back :( read more

We have enjoyed several visits to Drift as we take advantage of the nearby beach. The service is friendly and helpful explaining the daily food options and beverages. We have eaten on the patio and the bar, both were comfortable. If it's windy out, the patio can be a little tough. You don't have to stay at the resort to enjoy the restaurant. Make sure you stop by and give them a try. It's worth the stop. read more

Drift Kitchen & Bar - Hutchinson Shores Resort - Seafood Near Me - Jensen Beach, Florida

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Such a cute restaurant on the water. I visited here after a spa appointment. It's right above the spa so that was convenient. There's a parking lot and valet is also available. Everyone was super nice. My server came immediately with the menus and took my order. I went with the Cuban punch, some crab cakes, and fries. Quick lunch. Everything was delicious. So much flavor. And very filling. A nice little gem. read more

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We moved to Port St. Lucie a month ago, and we wanted to have lunch by the beach, so yesterday we ended up in Hutchinson Beach at Drift Kitchen & Bar. It's a beautiful place, we sat on the terrace with a nice view of the ocean. The food was delicious, I had the lobster bisque and the Margarita pizza, my wife the mahi burger and my nephew from Montreal the shrimp tacos. Kim our server was efficient and super friendly, compared to the hostess that could've put a smile on her face. The prices are reasonable. We should go back there soon! read more

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Celebrated my fiancé and I's engagement here right after he proposed in our hotel room. The food was great, it did take a long time because the restaurant was so packed but it was worth the wait! We ordered the Spinach & Artichoke dip to start, and shared the Bucatini Carbonara which was my favorite dish we ordered! The crème brûlée was also super yummy Our waitress was fabulous and we loved celebrating our engagement here! read more

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Great 1st time experience!! Really luv eating at the beach. Place is really really cute, nice menu options. I had the mahi tacos, 3 lil ones but just enough, fish cooked perfectly, nice slaw on them with yummy aoli. Fries was my side nicely crisp and seasoned. Husb had turkey club wrap he enjoyed; shared some tuna poke cups very yummy tuna was cubed nicely in a taco shell. Others raved about the lobster bisque, wedge was yummy w grilled chicken. Definitely will come back!! Service was perfect!! read more

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Been here many times, tonight wasn't their best. Beautiful night eating outdoors, great ocean view. The Lobster Bisque was AMAZING! 3 of us ordered tonights special, Blackened Rib Eye medium rare. It was medium, not pink inside and flavorless, nice portion though, but not special. Good desserts and good service. We weren't pleased, but probably will be going back in the future. read more

This is my new favorite restaurant. Every time I go I am well pleased with the food. The locale and scenery can't be beat. The ocean view, the modern sleek look of the restaurant itself, the wait staff...all superb. The rock shrimp linguini, the tacos, the short ribs, the filet mignon...every dish cooked correctly. Probably this is the best place on Hutchinson Island for fine dining at dinner and casual dining. read more

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Had my birthday dinner here and it was fantastic! Started with the Broken Caesar which was large enough to split. I got the Shrimp Linguine, delicious pasta. Hubby got the Short Rib with mushroom risotto. The food was absolutely fantastic, so delicious. Our server Gennie was a delight, very knowledgeable and friendly. Restaurant has the best view of the ocean, clean and comfortable seating plus a delicious menu. I highly recommend! read more

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Stayed at Hutchinson Shores for the weekend. We had plans to go elsewhere for dinner but the weather was awful. We decided to eat at Drift Kitchen and Bar, which was a blessing in disguise. Service: Excellent service and amazing cuisine. Our server was LeeLee, she was friendly, attentive and very welcoming. Food: My husband ordered the lobster bisque and honestly, it was the best lobster bisque we've ever had huge chunks of lobster. My salmon entrée was great too. The desserts are all amazing. Plate presentation was also executed perfectly. Highly recommended. Ambiance: We sat by the window and the view is amazing. It never gets old. Overall, it was a great experience, and we will definitely return in the future. read more

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Went to the spa at this hotel and then had lunch at Drift. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the shrimp ceviche and Drift salad as my meal and both were very good ! Loved everything about the salad! It's a bit pricey but overall, we enjoyed our lunch here. read more

So in the area in a solo trip. Went for a girls night with an old friend to catch up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was busy but we were able to still talk and not yell over each other.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bartenders were a bit on the slow side but once they came over things went a lot smoother. We started w a drink, had a salad and main dish. I attached photos. Food was cooked perfectly! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was dark at night so no view for me but heard it's excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be visiting again and can't wait for it. read more

Drift Kitchen & Bar - Hutchinson Shores Resort - Slow Braised Short Rib Seasonal Pan Roasted Vegetables, Parmesan Mushroom Risotto, Cabernet Reduction - Seafood Near Me - Jensen Beach, Florida

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Great food and service for a birthday dinner. Miss the ocean view with the time change and dark at 6 but still a nice night. A little noisy from the bar patrons but that settles down after happy hour. read more

Beautiful ocean views and excellent food. Marley our server was welcoming and excellent. read more

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The food is top notch at any meal. They have a great selection of wine and spirits. The service was great and they have beach side service during the day as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a very open format with great views of the ocean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a beautiful view[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - but the two appetizers we ordered were both a disappointment. The calamari was rubbery and overcooked. The spinach-artichoke dip was served with stale bread. Our server tried - we had to wait for manager approval to remove one of the appetizers. The overall feel was that they were understaffed and disorganized. read more

Drift Kitchen & Bar - Hutchinson Shores Resort - Seafood Near Me - Jensen Beach, Florida

Came on a Saturday around 7:30 - we luckily had reservations as this place was pretty busy however it did slowly start clearing out through the night. The hotel restaurant is overlooking ocean and there is a board walk to walk over to the ocean when you're done with the meal. The food was overall satisfying however could use a little work for the price. The Brussel sprouts were burnt and a bit mushy. the braised short rib however was tender and fell apart easily and was flavored very well . The vegetables that were served with it needed to be cooked a bit longer and it felt like they were drowning in oil. Overall a very nice experience for a night out with a nice atmosphere read more

We are staying at Hutchinson Shores Resort and visited Drift on January 1st at 11:30 a.m., expecting a brunch for New Year's Day. There was none, so we had lunch instead. The menu is very limited and overall disappointing. The salads were acceptable, but the pizza, chicken sandwich, and focaccia were not good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is unfortunate, as the location is beautiful, the ocean view is lovely, and the service is good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The restaurant needs a better menu and a new chef. read more

Avoid. WAY too slow of service. Food okay. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but waited over thirty minutes for lunch.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good weather, good parking, good decor, Good seating, good view, good service, good food and good time a10 as top rating![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We stop at this restaurant on our way back from Orlando to Miami and wanted to make a stop in a nice place with a view, we were absolutely in love with the location, the service and the food! We were a big group and they were super nice and friendly to accommodate us and our server Noelia was the best! Now last but not least the FOOOOOD was soooo good, the focaccia is a must try, shrimp tacos super yummy, the pizzas delicious, fresh and well made! Definitely a place to visit again and keep trying their read more

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I love it here! The food is solid and the servers are so sweet! We had the best breakfast this morning and our server, Garcia, had us laughing the whole time. Great experience! You can't beat the view either! read more

Beautiful oceanfront restaurant - it is in a resort so the prices do reflect that. We dined for a special birthday lunch. The service was slow but adequate. We all enjoyed our meal and cocktails. Waitresses were OK. Our first server - who was openly chewing gum and popping it - left after taking our drink orders and the second server was not very attentive. And nothing special for the birthday girl. All in all it as a good experience. read more

Fantastic service, cool views of the ocean and yummy food. My only dislike is valet parking but it's a small footprint. We came for Sunday lunch and it was pretty empty. I was worried about my friends recommendation of this place. That soon dissipated as we were seated in a great location and given time to chat by our server. Short rib grilled cheese, really? Freaking decadent. Done on a focaccia with an epic crunch. Solid value and superb location. Awesome! read more

A friend had dinner here and liked the food and place well enough. So we decided to try it given that we had a birthday celebration. The restaurant is in a very nice resort on Hutchinson Island. As there's only valet parking, we parked on the public space just to the left. It's a short walk. The restaurant is on the second level but there's a lift to take you upstairs. The surrounding area is beautifully decorated. Lots of photo opportunities. We were seated at the window that looks out to a patio, the swimming pool and the ocean. The staff are engaging and welcoming. Yes, the waitress did try to push us to get drinks but not too aggressively. She was actually very polite and friendly. Every food on the menu is her favorite! The pasta dishes are excellent in taste and texture. The chicken was a little dry but flavorful. The salmon is done just right. The lobster bisque is one of the best ever tasted! The tuna poke is amazing but somewhat messy to consume! The strawberry cake is delicious. We like the restaurant so much, we will be back. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious food in a beautiful setting![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]Server was great too![[HIGHLIGHT]]Couldn't find a more perfect setting to celebrate my friends birthday![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful view, but you need to up your game on flavor had the pasta the "roasted vegetable penne" vegetables were nowhere near roasted the pasta was mushy the sauce was milk cream that's was pretty much glorified mac & cheese.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] With no favor read more

Service is great. Charging for mandatory valet parking now. Food prices up and food flavor, quality & portions less than adequate. Have been dining here for years and don't think I'll go back anymore. read more

Went here on Mother's Day. When I called weeks in advance to make reservations, I asked if there was a brunch. I was told yes they had a brunch. Long story short, no brunch. We got there for our Noon reservation at 11:50. Was told we would have to wait 15 minutes or so. No problem. Checked back in 15 minutes and was told it would be another 30 minutes. Then they told us they were finishing breakfast and had to wait to serve lunch. I told them I had called and asked if it was brunch, they said they were sorry but no brunch. So we are not getting the Mothers Day brunch we wanted ok I guess but can we at least be seated. There was plenty of empty tables. Finally they relented and let us sit down. Ordered lunch. Service was good. Hardly any selections for there Mothers Day but whatever. Had our mediocre lunch with a severely undercooked medium steak, paid our $300 bill (wtf) and left. We will never be back again. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The resort and bar have a nice ambience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] however, our group was unimpressed with the espresso martinis that came in plastic cups and did not taste like espresso martinis...Overall service was fine, but it was a disappointment for what they charged for very mediocre drinks! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere and staff is fantastic![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thanksgiving get-a-way and it's been very unexpectedly good! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has seating inside and outside if you want a better view of the ocean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a good selection of dishes as well as a full bar. Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The food is good as well as the staff. You will glad you came. read more

Came by on a Wednesday evening and we were seated right away. We were told the specials and started with the tuna poke nachos. The tuna was really fresh and the chip it was laid on added a nice crunch. I ordered the shrimp linguine and the portion was massive, I was pretty full after eating what I felt like was a lot but it barely made a dent. (The leftovers were yummy:)) The restaurant has a beautiful interior right on the water; I bet it'd be nice to sit outside in the fall! Will be visiting again next time I'm in the area. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful atmosphere and food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff are usually very friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Interesting crowd that it attracts but all in all nice place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

While staying in Jensen beach, we decided to try Drift For dinner. We thought we would sit outside on the patio. Happy hour only at bar. My martini was served in a plastic cup. We had pizza on gluten free crust. Not good! The lobster bisque was good. We will not be going back again. read more