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    Drift Seafood & Raw Bar

    4.4 (89 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    DRIFT SEAFOOD & RAW BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Oyster mushroom skewer
    Kathy T.

    Finally came here for dinner due to yelp reviews and was so glad we did. Even old standbys like fried oysters had a fresh take garnished with blackberries, blueberries and radishes. Our favorite dish was the lobster French toast- decadent, rich with a generous portion of lobster, pricey too but worth it. There wasn't a disappointing dish, which is saying a lot. We sat on the outside porch, on a perfect summer night. Such great ambience with friendly service too!

    Kaitlyn G.

    Went here for dinner for a girls night out and absolutely enjoyed our experience. The entire staff was so kind. The drinks were also DELISH. i got the Mrs Magic which was one of the best drinks i've ever had. The dressed oysters, tuna tartar were also great choices. Entrees we got the flat iron steak and scallops and both were SOOO good and perfect portions. Last but not least was the DESSERT. The coconut cream pie was absolutely fucking phenomenal. Would literally just go back for that alone. All in all would definitely eat here again.

    Focaccia
    Julia

    Incredible experience at Drift! It's so vibey and cozy inside with the cutest bar area. The outside patio is precious too! We got the focaccia, tuna tartare, and carrot soup to start. They were all to die for! For mains, we had the crab spaghetti, scallops, schnitzel, and halibut. Everyone was blown away by their dish, not a single complaint. Everything tastes so fresh and I highly recommend the crab spaghetti! Service was excellent, will be returning soon.

    Happy Hour Oysters.

    Service was great, really good happy hour deals on Oysters, which they say are farmed from Rehoboth Bay. Loved the Habanero drops and pickled onion mignonette toppings.

    Menu Feb 13 2026
    Joe C.

    This is a restaurant that will always be part of any weekend stay at the beach. I was lucky enough to secure a reservation for Friday night booked several months prior for Valentine's Day weekend. Each of us got a different entrée and we're equally pleased and three of us had never been to the restaurant before. You now have four raving fans.

    Lobster French toast
    Jamaal M.

    Food is good. We came in on Memorial Day and the Lobster French Toast was really good. Service is decent and the ambiance is pretty nice being so close to the water.

    Coffee rubbed flank steak
    David W.

    A#1 Top shelf/Great place Very welcoming, even during the crazy "in season" time. My wife had told the hostess, making the reservation , that it was my birthday dinner & when I walked in, a birthday card, signed by the whole staff, was on our table. The food (oysters, mushrooms, flank steak) were all top notch & the staff did a great job pairing glasses of wines with courses. To my mind, as good as it gets!

    Fried oysters.
    Bob W.

    One of my new favorites in RB. Went for happy hour and tried the four appetizers as well as a lemon drop martini (two actually). Everything was superb. My favorite app was the fried oysters, which were crisp and perfect. Tuna tartare was outstanding as were the blue crab hush puppies. The scallops crudo was very good and certainly worth a try. The lemon drop martinis were strong and delicious. Not a cheap place but if you're looking for a splurge, give em a try!

    Fazoletti with braised lamb
    Ellen H.

    We made reservations for a Friday night after a glowing recommendation from a friend who loves Rehoboth. We were seated outside in the cute patio area with some creative seatings as it was packed and Hurricane Beryl was periodically pouring down every half hour or so. Our service was great, from the manager to our server to the other servers who helped deliver food and clear our plates. Everyone was super friendly and attentive. We got a bottle of Albariño to share, which was so fresh and citrusy and paired perfectly with the dozen local oysters we started with. The crab hush puppies were delicious but honestly very rich, but that's being said as two people who shared four (my husband had some discipline). For dinner, I chose off the seasonal menu and had the Fazoletti with braised lamb and Parmesan, which was sooo delicious. We just got back from two weeks in Italy and the pasta was perfection. My husband opted for a classic dish, which we'd seen people raving about, and had the lobster French toast. While it was delicious and the lobster was great, it didn't seem to have a unifying theme. That didn't take away from the taste, but it was missing something to tie the entire dish together. Can't wait to come back and try some of their other dishes!

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    Gerald F.

    Drift Please See my photos. Good lighting helps to really get a 'taste-see.' And it was good. Spoke to Joe the Manager, what a great place. Beautiful decor and vibe. Sat at the bar area, had the happy hour food and drink. Great service. 3 orders of Delicately fried Cornmeal Oysters in a wonderful spicy sriracha sauce with pickled yellow peppers beautifully prepared and hot. I must confess Fried oysters are my favorite food. My dad introduced me in 1960 in a bar. Since then I've had fried oysters in many cities. (100's in 10's). Over 60 years of them. Now... My opinion. THE place to have fried oysters is Baton Rouge, La., the Seat of State government. The crispy light fry, the freshness of the local oysters, the perfect cornmeal crumb...the Great Mississippi...ahh. You know when it's right. Steamy, crispy, light, creamy, briney, with a touch of corn and crunch. So, it is with excited appointment, I and my party, announce unanimously, that these were equal to: THE FINEST PREPARED, PLATED, AND SERVED FRIED OYSTERS IN THE UNITED STATES. By Tom Wiswell.... :::::::::::::::::Wow:::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::Impressive! :::::::::::: ::::::::::::::Touché Chef::::::::::: And Beautiful plating. We also had Two orders with 27 fresh oysters total on ice and they loved the sauces! How unique. It was pasta night...so, the Cacio a Pepe looked great. The fettuccine with blue crab, with breadcrumbs in a tomato base and was delicious and filling. I had lobster French toast. The lobster was absolutely poached to perfection in a sauce that was perfect and looked incredibly appealing. I was not so impressed with the French toast and it's heaviness, but that's me. And I don't think so much leeks. And I love leeks. The dish was delicious. And the focaccia with the kelp butter was some of the best I've had in the United States as well. Some people think they make focaccia. I guess there's many kinds. (Actually, my son makes the very best. Outside of Italy.) The focaccia at DRIFT could be a blindfold test in Italy. And with good olive oil, they would never believe it came from Rehoboth Beach Delaware. It's that effing good. :::::::::::::::::Wow:::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::Impressive! :::::::::::: ::::::::::::::Touché Chef::::::::: The Martini looked perfectly prepared. The Bathrooms; immaculate, and fantastic. The Place; Cute setting in a nice area. Very Romantic buzz, with a art collectors touch, ...and the music.....best in Rehobeth! And thanks for the art Mom! And I heard you created the Otter theme. How nice. Chef Tom you're amazing Date of meal May 14,2024

    HH dry Martini
    EriCKa C.

    We arrived before the restaurant opened so no food only drinks but I'm sure the food is delicious. Service is excellent and attentive. Ambiance is chic and the music is a vibe. Definitely a favorite!

    Tuna Tartare -- very fresh! Great texture mix!
    Maryanne G.

    Cozy little gem - so perfect on a cold Saturday night! From the moment walking in the door, maitre'd was so welcoming - and Dan our server was stellar. Space is small, so don't bring a giant puffy coat! Fabulous menu -- creative twists with seasonal ingredients. Favorites at the table were the buttermilk fried oysters -- LOVED the chow chow with them -- great accent! There were two orders of the swordfish schnitzel at our table -- and both were raved about. The seared New Bedford scallops were absolutely heavenly. Focaccia was great (accompanying kelp butter was just okay). Rockfish was expertly prepared, though wish the filet was a tad larger. House speciality cocktails were super! We will be back!!!

    Blue fin tuna wrap
    April L.

    Excellent happy hour on a Saturday. What a culinary delight. Great dirty tini's and the dressed oysters are fabulous! Loved the Blue Fin Tuna Wrap. It was an increased dining experience. Service was top notch.

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    This is one of my favorite restaurants. I would seriously come to Rehoboth Beach just to have the lobster French toast here.

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    The lobster French toast and caviar pancakes are delicious and great to share! The espresso martinis were also great!

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    Outstanding all around. Service was great, and the food was outstanding. Crab hush puppies, swordfish, and scallops were incredible.

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    The Hen pecked and pulled out a Good Egg…read more Late summer, necessary beach weekend, Mom and I headed down 95 to favorite- Rehoboth. After many a weekend spent and many a restaurant tried we welcomed new eats at The Blue Hen. This menu is intriguing- small, tight but inventive- we were so excited to eat here! Was wonderful in having a table ready when we arrived for at-will, no reserve seating at about 7pm. Quiet corner. Promptly greeted by our server. She was gracious, so nice, and helpful our whole dining time. We ordered readily, in Mom's overwhelming hunger, lolol. Ordered the Lobster Toast and the Yellow Tomato Gazpacho, as starters. Amazingly accommodating on our order of this gorgeous gazpacho. We were given 2 bowls to split this tomato beauty. A few spoons of smooth & sweet, acidic, flavorful, gripping. Could have ordered more! The Lobster Toast- Accompanied by a concoction of radish, sesame, bitter-sweet....stunning bites in this salad. Unfamiliar but pronounced in the combination. Well done. The lobster- Absent. Wished for an open faced variety. Or at least a dish that advocates for lobster. Charge more. Bigger brioche. Pronounce those beautiful lobster bites in presentation. The lobster as served, was not the star. Ok, a moment for cocktails though- Whoa. Killer kill. The Church Girl Martini. Blessed be in evil, haha This Girl was too tasty in being that strong. So good in flavor, unbeknownst combos. A definite Watch Yourself and watch out for!! Entrees.....well when ordering was told the Sea Bream was out- disappointed on that. The entree menu is small, so should keep available. And when we entered the restaurant it was busier after we sat....so why out of a primary fish already?? So decided ahead- Mom had the Burger and I had the Crab Cake Sandwich. The burger- smashed, but still big patties. A perfect medium. Good overall. The bacon jam was an ask on the side. The bacons were really spicy lardons and were delicious. My crab cake sandwich. Hmmm. You are a sandwich. For the pricing, it's not there. Ate the Lumps, but the rest of the sandwich should I say was in the Dumps? Nothing to be said of standout. Would recommend putting this crab cake as a stand alone entree with accompaniment. Forget the bun. Overall food gets a 3.75. Drinks, environment and service a 4. The Blue Hen is not Spent. But also is not the Top Chicken.

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