This dark and cozy retreat in is worth a visit. The drinks are standout but the bartender, Jordan, really made our night the multiple times that we visited. He whipped up the offerings on the menu but also was well prepared to concoct libations based on flavor profiles or desired outcomes. He also can be trusted to create delicious mocktails that truly deserve a callout on the menu. For food, the olive bread and leek butter are delicious (though for a group you may want two orders), the white bean dip is sufficiently garlicky, and the burger is mighty in simple but delicious taste--accompanied by French fries that reminded us all of McDonald's. I hesitated to write this review because any busier would mean smaller chances of walking in on any given night, but I cannot bring myself to gate keep a gem that would find its place in any high-standard city, let alone the haven of South Chatham. read more

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We waited too long to get reservations and we ended up walking in and sitting at a bar top. The smaller menu had a pretty good variety. We all enjoyed our choices even thought serving size was smaller than we were used to in Texas. Wings. Caesar salad. Sweet Pea Gnocchi all good Choices. About a dozen options for draft beer. Smaller restaurant but was nice to get away from the congestion area of Chatham. No real view. Good parking. It is good for a try but wouldn't go again. Lots of better options. read more

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We picked up takeout on a weekday night, we got the crab cakes, rigatoni, chopped cheese pita and cheesecake. It was all very well packaged. The crab cakes were crispy and came with a side of slaw and sauce that complemented them well. The rigatoni was delicious with crispy pancetta on top. The chopped cheese was the star of the show, such great flavors and a great portion size of beef stuffed into the pita! The cheesecake was a great balance of a not overly sweet cheese filling with a sweeter strawberry sauce on top. We could tell it was all freshly made and will definitely order again in the future! read more

The food is good but it feels very over priced. I'm so disappointed they got rid of their clam chowder too. I'd only still go here for the good cocktails. read more

Great place, just not worth the hefty price!!! Enjoyed the cozy atmosphere.... Service was fine.... A little slow but that's ok..... drinks were good but pricey at $16 - 18 for an alright pour with a huge ice cube. Food was good.... but wow..... $10 for bread that was seriously a roll with butter.... I have no problem paying for my upscale food.... But sorry that was ridiculous. After we were all done..... it was $100 a person with one drink, apps and entrees..... don't see it. read more

Drifters - Bread and butter - Cocktail Bars Near Me - South Chatham, Massachusetts

This restaurant in South Chatham Historic Village is a hidden gem! Not only is each dish delicious and unique but the service is beyond lovely, especially if you are lucky enough to have Jordan guide you through your meal. read more

Been considering given Drifters a try so waited for the off season. Setting is quaint with great bar seating and overall cozy atmosphere. My wife ordered a salad and mussels and I had a fish and chips. Food was a bit disappointing, salad was over-dressed and the mussels were overcooked and not firm. My fish and chips was a breaded fishtail and was sort of rubbery, the fries were excellent. Waitstaff were excellent, friendly and attentive. I score a 3 because there are no 1/2 scores that said we will give it another try and see if we just had a bad night. read more

A simple space with a bar, high tops, a good vibe, friendly bartender. I was at this place when it was two previous restaurants, so interesting to see its latest redo. Say yes to the Jayne burger if you need a burger. Great looking cocktail menu but I just needed a Manhattan. Perfectly made. Met nice people at the bar including a fellow hiking enthusiast and a mother and daughter. They are excited to be having daughter's rehearsal dinner at Drifters later this summer. I get it! read more

Drifters - Manhattan - Cocktail Bars Near Me - South Chatham, Massachusetts

Went last night with my sidekick. Drifters drifted on honoring our reservation time by 25-30 minutes, so that was not great. No offer of a free wine, beer or app while we waited. Bean dip very tasty but store bought pita bread was served burned, and by no means just to our table. Presentation was slap-dash and of course the taste and smell of burned pita bread did nothing to enhance the dish. Chimichurri steak was cooked just as ordered and the chimichurri sauce was homemade. Steak was tough (not surprising with this cut) and under seasoned to our taste. We thought the short rib pasta with mushrooms was very tasty and probably our highlight of the evening, but beware, this dish is very rich and dense indeed. read more

Thought we were SOL trying to grab dinner at 9:30 in Chatham. Mac's was closed ; Wayside closed; Carmines and Keme n Kone shut. Drifters served until 10:30 so that was the move. Great food. Great service. white bean dip was lit. I got a pasta dish that was cooked perfectly. Recommend trying that. Burgers looked good. The wife crushed some clam chowder which was pretty solid. read more

Drifters is a cozy little spot tucked away in Chatham, and I'm so glad we gave it a try for dinner on a Friday night. When we arrived, the place was a bit busy, and it wasn't immediately clear whether we should seat ourselves--there was no sign or host at the entrance, which made for a slightly confusing start. But once we got past that minor hiccup, everything else was fantastic. Our waiter was a total home run--friendly, conversational, and made us feel completely welcome from the get-go. He gave great recommendations, too. We started with drinks, one of which was a carrot cocktail--yes, carrot--and it absolutely knocked my socks off. I never imagined I'd enjoy carrot in a drink, but here I am, still thinking about it now that I'm back home. So unique and surprisingly delicious. I also had their award-winning clam chowder, and after sampling four different chowders in the area during our trip, this one easily took the top spot for me--rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. We kept it simple for entrées: a Caesar salad and a burger. Both were excellent. The Caesar came with whole romaine leaves instead of being chopped, which was a cool and unexpected touch. The burger? Cooked medium rare, just as ordered, and seasoned to perfection. Since we visit the Cape often, I'm already looking forward to coming back to Drifters. Next time, I'm showing up hungrier so I can try more of their menu. This place is a gem. read more

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Amazing burger and truffle fries, along with fish and chips! The pickles on the burger are killer. Great music and vibes. Donut holes with diet ice cream lol for the finisher. Good times! read more

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You feel very welcomed coming to Drifters. Everyone is so openly friendly. You feel like you are visiting a friend. I started with a Manhattan that was delicious and served in a perfect old fashion glass. My husband started with the clam chowder which was not your traditional thick and gooey broth. This was thin with plenty of cream but had an amazing flavor of clams and possibly sherry. A+. It also had finely chopped fresh vegetables. I had the quinoa and farro dish loaded with roasted vegetables and herbs finished with a cream sauce. Excellent. I liked that it was different from most cape cod restaurants and the focus was on fresh ingredients. read more

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super friendly waiter Noah with great service-definitely recommend his personal cocktail "Noah's surprise" it was delicious and should be on the menu read more

Drifters - Noah's Surprise cocktail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - South Chatham, Massachusetts

I would give this place ten stars if I could. Amazing food, friendly staff, phenomenal cocktails, and a cool atmosphere. My wife and I went here after sleeping in and finding out every other place nearby was no longer serving dinner except Drifters. I was a little worried at that, thinking they wouldn't care about the food if they're the only place open but when we got there I was blown away by everything. The crab cakes are really tasty and the burger was AMAZING. They also had a side greens salad really compliments the dishes there well and the fries were so much better than I was expecting too. Try the doughnut holes for dessert too. The cocktails we tried were fantastic and the bartender Greg was really happy to make them and you could tell. Chloe the server was also really helpful and friendly. The other best part of it was the pricing - if we had the same thing at a place in Boston it would have been 60-70% more expensive, or if we had a similar sized meal nearby on the cape it would have been $40 or $50 more expensive than this. I wholeheartedly recommend visiting Drifters any time you're in the area. read more

Simple bar located on the outskirts of Chatham. Lots of draft beer. My main reason for visiting were their famous Buffalo Wings. They were outstanding!!! Big (but not too big) juicy and well cooked with crisp skin, and the Wing sauce was classic hot sauce and butter. No strange additions to the sauce - this IS the definitive Buffalo Wing read more

Drifters - The quintessential Buffalo Wing! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - South Chatham, Massachusetts

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Food was good and service was fine. Atmosphere was great however don't get the oysters. 2 of us ended up with nasty food poisoning.

Everything about this place is great, Pre-dinner cocktails in bar were top notch. Menu includes typical dishes at reasonable prices with a unique and high-end twist. I had the fresh oysters and short rib pasta. Delicious. read more

If you are anywhere near Chatham stop by Drifters. The drinks are incredible, we are from NYC and the creative drinks rival some of the best cocktail bars, Dylan the owner is incredibly hospitable and the food, the food is next level we tried the wings, crab cakes, Cesar salad, spicy green beans and the clam chowder, all were worthy of a second visit. It is a new staple for our trips down the cape. Also they are open late with a full menu, no one on the cape does this!! Dylan has struck gold, be sure to give them a try! read more

Drifters - Cocktail Bars Near Me - South Chatham, Massachusetts

Place is fantastic!!! Whoever is running this place knows what's up. Well thought out drinks and food. Looks a little dark from the outside and we stepped in and it was super cozy. Got the espresso martinis.. very good and not too sweet. Real espresso and none of that creamy baileys crap. Also tried the Pimms and the Clementine. Both fantastic. Clementine was the perfect citrus with smokey mezcal. Food menu looked fabulous and the people working in the back know what they are doing and we saw them working hard putting out really nice looking food. Windows around the outside of the restaurant letting a nice breeze in and candles giving a really chill ambiance. They have an outside rail where you can sit outside of the actual bar but just hang and have a drink. Best drinks of our Cape trip! Go support them it's a place that actually is putting out good food and drink in the area. Not on the main street but not crazy far off either. read more

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This place is really good! They have only been open for a couple days but you would never know it. Relaxing atmosphere and food quality that can't be beat. So good that we came back the next night for more. Owners are really friendly and go out of their way to satisfy your dining experience. Nice drinks too! read more

Drifters - a group of people sitting at a bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - South Chatham, Massachusetts

Great food! They've only been open 9 days. We were in town visiting from Boston. I'm so glad we tried this restaurant. We had the olives, calamari, bruschetta and wings. All were excellent. It's fun to try a new restaurant before it gets crowded. This one will draw a crowd soon so try it when you can still get a table. Some kinks to work out during the opening but we'll be back for sure. read more

Drifters - Menu - Cocktail Bars Near Me - South Chatham, Massachusetts

Yum!!!!!!!!!!! Duck toast-perfection Gnocchi with pesto squash and burrata-heavenly-must have Steak frites-solid, good quality White bean hummus-we would have preferred it warm. Flavors good Cocktails-uniquely flavorful, our favorite was "the Saga continues", well, at least we hope so. read more

An early lunch allowed us to have the place to ourselves, a plus. Kyla was our server doing double duty getting things ready for the day. We both ordered the Culture Club, mine without mayo. Very tasty and filling. Next time I'll ask for the toast to be buttered as it was quite dry without mayo, but that was not an issue. Enjoyed the background music. Good value. Will be back to try dinner after Labor Day. read more

Drifters - Culture Club - Cocktail Bars Near Me - South Chatham, Massachusetts

I love this place so much! My fiancé and I went for drinks and the cocktails were wonderful. The food looked amazing so the next night we went back for dinner. We shared a Cesar salad and the carbonara. They were kind enough to plate everything separately and the portion sizes were very generous. Both the salad and the pasta were wonderful! Would highly recommend this spot. read more

Amazing. Owner learned the craft cocktail trade in the East village. Highly recommend. read more

Drifters - Mushroom toastata. Must have. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - South Chatham, Massachusetts

Burgers were very good, oysters can be ordered a la carte, and a pleasant atmosphere. read more

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Doesn't disappoint! Cool laid back local vibe. One of the best Carbonaras I've had! I love a place where you can get a great pasta dish, a burger, fish and chips or a filet. Dylan was at the bar serving up delicious cocktails with great conversation, service was excellent . Drifters is a keeper. read more

Went for a later dinner the other night after getting off the ferry from Nantucket. Great atmosphere, service was excellent and the food (I got the burger and fries) was delicious. Owners were also lovely people who were so friendly. Highly recommend stopping in. read more

In general a Great spot! Cozy, but lively atmosphere, more than expected foot traffic on a Thursday night (1 of the few places still open on a weekday in November on Cape? LOL), great service & delicious, out of the ordinary food! We went the tapas route and were very HAPPY with our choices. Started with the charred corn & fingerlings (Best thing we had! Would def go back just for that. Unique and tasty! Love that they smash the spuds. Normally I need a ton of salt on my potatoes, but not this dish. Perfectly crispy fingerlings in a Bechamel sauce with fresh, sweet corn. Yum!), next my husband had the Buffalo wings (I don't eat meat but they smelled REALLY good & he said they were), pan con tomat (very good as well), Caesar salad was delicious as well (nice touch to have the whole anchovy filets but we had to move those out of my sight LOL), I really enjoyed this salad, & lastly we ordered the white bean crostini which was delicious, but FYI the chili oil was SPICY & while it doesn't mention garlic on the menu (& I love garlic), there's a lot of garlic in there! ALL good! Would definitely recommend Drifters!! read more

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Great local vibe, staff is friendly and welcoming to all, food is tasty. Consistently fun, positive and a great place to get a drink or bite to eat. read more

Stopped in for a late dinner and were seated within 15 minutes. The food and service were great, friendly service at both the bar and dining room. There aren't many tables in the restaurant, but plenty of space. My only issue is that the dining room is very loud, difficult to have a conversation with the people at you own table because everyone else seemed to be raising their voices to be heard. read more

Small but mighty! Not much seating, but a fun atmosphere with a smallish menu. We ordered a few small plates and shared. We didn't leave hungry. Prices were reasonable. read more

Drifters - Buffalo Wings & Truffle Friea - Cocktail Bars Near Me - South Chatham, Massachusetts

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Great food and small intimate atmosphere. They have wine on tap and AMAZING mixed drinks!

They only opened in the last month and they're already killing it!!!! I've been coming to the cape forever & I've yet to experience a more cozy bar and delicious cocktail than I did at Drifters. My boyfriend and I came here after dinner and tried the Orange wine, the Clemente, Pimns cup and another fun tequila drink request made on the spot. The bartender Greg & one of the owners Dylan are super friendly and talented. It's just the vibe we were looking for and we can't wait to return. read more

Drifters - Bar area - Cocktail Bars Near Me - South Chatham, Massachusetts

Fun little spot with a nice food and drink menu. Just grabbed a quick drink, both of which tasted good. Wish they had legit martini glasses but still, they tasted good and service was good. Didn't try the food, but a good spread. read more

This place is a gem! We went there three nights in a row when visiting Chatham because the food was so delicious and well prepared! The carbonara was incredible, the fried gnocchi were the best I've ever had. Don't miss this wonderful little restaurant if you are on the Cape!! read more

Went out to dinner for our last day of vacation and everything about drifters from the hospitality to the food was excellent!

Love, love, love!!! So much fun and as you see the cocktails are amazing. Great service and such a fun friendly atmosphere. You would miss a Cape experience if you did not head to Drifters. read more

Drifters - Cocktail Bars Near Me - South Chatham, Massachusetts

Excellent service good food reasonable prices, clam chowder was great. We sat in back which was great the front room was quite noisy