First time dining at Driftwood and we will certainly be back. Dining with a vegan can limit where we go but Tommy, the chef at Driftwood did an amazing job providing options for us. Everything we ate was wonderful and Cisco our waiter was very helpful and entertaining. Wonderful gem of a restaurant read more

I swear this is the best restaurant! The food is outrageously fantastic. I just finished the lobster scampi over homemade pasta. It's not to be missed. They also have a happy hour that runs from 3 to 6 with great tidbits to enjoy my favorite restaurant! read more

Real simple...strong local sourced philosophy backed with quality produced menu items and cocktail bar. Service is friendly and engaged, both at the bar and table side. We found everything we ordered for appetizers, dinner and desert to be spot on and to our liking. We ordered pork crackling, yucca tots and seafood sausage to share. The yucca tots with an aji amarillo sauce were the biggest hit. Our dinner entrees were the tilefish, smoked short rib, and shrimp and grits. All three were winners, and would be strongly recommended. We were quite happy with both shared deserts of house made ice cream sandwich, and cornbread topped with buttermilk ice cream and blackberry compote. We look forward to our return. We returned a few more times, but tonight it was for my wife's birthday. Bottom line. The food was tremendous, every bit of it: Pastrami Chicken tasted like pastrami; shrimp and grits; swordfish; and the 32oz Porterhouse special was top notch. Deserts? Yup, exceeded expectations. When was the last time that happened? read more

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From the moment I saw string lights and plant galore, I knew Driftwood would be a great spot. Finally came for happy hour one evening and was so happy I did. Each cocktail is artfully crafted and presented with love. They have unique ingredients, beautiful hues, and garnish each drink to make it even more appealing. I loved the drink I ordered and would love to give each drink on their menu a try eventually. While I didn't order food, I peeked at the plates around me and was impressed. Small appetizers that were carefully arranged and designed. Everything here was created with the customer in mind and contributed to the overall experience. It reminds me of a restaurant that would be at a resort on the beach, or on an island. Another thing that won me over was the herb garden they have behind the restaurant. Very cool addition! I love that they grow their own herbs and cut them fresh. This place is a must try! read more

So my sister told me about this place. My husband and I along with our fur baby were in the area. So...Wow first off the service was amazing, thanks Jessica. The place was impeccable. The ambience was excellent. Now let's get to the food, my husband had a burger with a delicious secret sauce, he thought the burger was magnificent and that's coming from a burger connoisseur. I had the local caught fish plate which was superb in every sense of the word Delicioso!! we will definitely be back. read more

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This is a small cozy spot. It's has limited seatings inside and out with a limited menu that changes often. We had it bookmarked for a while and decided today was the day. The drinks were a hit or miss. Hubby loved the Mazcel drink which he said it was so good like 10 times. Meanwhile I had the Blackbird drink and could not get myself to finish it. The menu was very reasonable pricing. Small plates ranges from $7- $18. We tried the devil eggs which I thought was tasty but I've had better. The octopus was good but not sure if it was worth the price. The fish dip taste was fresh and I would def order that again. We didn't order any main entree as we weren't hungry and just wanted to drink and snack. Looks like they only take in reservations on the weekend. I would make a reservation if you were looking for a dining in experience. Just so happen we got lucky and only waited around 5 minutes as a walk in. They have live music in certain nights. Overall, we would be back her soon and it is a romantic place for a nice dinner, read more

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My husband and I went to Driftwood for a Mother's Day date night. I made a reservation for 5 pm using their app, which was easy enough. We got there on time and were seated at a small 2-person table in the middle of the restaurant. It looked like the booths were reserved for parties of 3 or more. This was our second time at Driftwood and it was not nearly as good as the first, which was disappointing because we were so excited to go back. We got the sweet and sour cauliflower as an appetizer, which was probably the best part of the meal. My husband ordered a burger (medium) on the recommendation of the couple at the table next to us, and I ordered the ribeye (medium rare) because it was so good the last time. The food was just ok. Last time the quality and value were on point, this time it was just "eh". The ribeye I got did not look like ribeye at all, more like NY strip. Barely any fat, and no marbling at all. It was a completely different setup than the first time I had it, and the change was not for the better. It was also overcooked, as was my husband's burger. We ordered the same dessert we had last time because it was so amazing. They must have changed something on that too, because it wasn't the same as I remembered. I will say we enjoyed the live music, it wasn't too loud to dine and talk, and he had a good set list. Also, our waitress was very nice and attentive. All in all, the menu is a little pretentious and this visit it didn't stack up to the hype. We might wait a while before returning. read more

Came for my wife's birthday My son arrived early to save a table My wife and I were stuck in traffic My son sat ordered some food and a drink The waitress treated as if he was not going pay and made him feel like a homeless person. Not professional The manager came over and apologized. Promised a dessert When the bill came, they charged us It will be a long time till we return read more

I loved everything about this restaurant! The food, the cocktails, the staff. It was the best food I have had in many years in the Delray Boynton areas. read more

Nice little lace. Has a cute little garden in the back! We started with the polenta fries, always a good start any place we d had them so far. Crunchy with a creamy middle. We had the chicken and dumplings, was good, the usual flavors of herbs and salt and pepper. Also the rigatoni which was very good as well! We aren't into seafood much (especially me) but still wanted to give this place a try. Service was great, it was kinda early so it was quiet. The drinks were good as well tho I wish my strawberry gin drink had a bit more strawberry flavor to it but I still liked it. The old fashion was very good. I was intrigued by some of the liquors/syrups we had ever heard of in some of the drinks so I to try em. read more

We haven't been here in a long time and decided to give it a try on a Wednesday. Lots of tables inside were open and we were asked if we had a reservation. We didn't (and I highly suggest you do). We were told no tables were available inside but we could sit outside. No problem. By the time we left almost all tables outside were taken. Our server Drew was great! Food was coming out slowly and at first I looked at my cauliflower appetizer and thought I would need a take home box but the main didn't come out for a long time so we finished it because it is so delicious. The octopus, however, was disappointing in size and a tad fishy. For the main we got the chicken and dumplings which is a nice sized portion and very tasty. Slices of tender free range chicken and pasta with creamy ricotta in a wonderful sauce. I definitely would get it again. For dessert the Buttermilk Ice cream with warm cornbread and blueberries was the perfect ending and the flavors worked so well together. We will definitely put this place back in the rotation for best local eats. read more

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The food is always amazing and the menu is constantly evolving. It is consistently one of best places for dinner in the county. Nice chill vibe there are often there is live music that adds to the atmosphere without being too loud to chat with friends. Great cocktails as well and the servers are always friendly and engaging. A+++ read more

Delicious hamburger, great signature alcoholic drinks and fabulous spaghetti and pork checks read more

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Reservations highly suggested and we're glad we made them a week in advance. Start with the maple bacon butter bread basket. It's the start of a good dining experience. Had the rigatoni Bolognese with pork, beef ragu with ricotta and parmigiano regiano. Jessica our waitress was attentive and knew the menu. Our meal came out quickly once we ordered and we enjoyed all of it including what we had for leftovers the next day. read more

We were on our way to Delray for lunch and saw this restaurant and decided to give it a try... and we are so so glad we did! Everything was beyond what we could have imagined, the food, drinks and service is better than anything I've had in Delray, and you don't have to worry about parking. Jeremy was friendly and very knowledgeable, he had great recommendations and helped us find exactly what we wanted. The drinks were delicious and very carefully made, and the food was absolutely delicious. We will be going back again and again for sure. read more

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Never leave reviews but this place was below five stars!! My New York strip was soooo tough that I had fears of choking on it..... so grizzly!!!! My husband's fish was okay but TINY portion! Never again!!! read more

First time stopping in for happy hour, 30% off cocktails. All drinks were amazing, staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed the truffle fries alongside some of there classic and tiki cocktails. Will definitely be back again! read more

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Intimate, cute and quaint beach style restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Driftwood was recommended to me by a friend & unexpectedly needing to kill time before an event, my boyfriend & I stopped in to see what the hype was about. From our first impression, we had no idea what to expect. The restaurant is relatively small with an old fashioned, Tommy Bahama vibe. Each of the tables had books & a set of playing cards stacked upon it which was extremely cute & to theme. We arrived a little after 4:30 & were seated quickly. Our waitress handed us two sets of menus, the happy hour menu and the dinner menu (which starts at 5pm). She was very helpful in informing us we had to wait until 5 to order from the dinner menu but was very accommodating by taking our order ahead of time so when the kitchen could accommodate, we would be first to have our orders in. While waiting we ordered cocktails (the Deal Alley Daiquiri - semi sweet & strong) and enjoyed the complimentary boiled peanuts & the smoked deviled egg appetizer ($7). The boiled peanuts were fantastic. All I was missing was a little hot sauce to fully satisfy my palate. The peanuts also come in a cute paper bag that tied the menu items to the themed decor. The deviled eggs weren't particularly my favorite. They are not your traditional deviled eggs. The smoked flavor was too overpowering to enjoy, however, the chicken skin that the dish is topped with was superb and a nice added touch. Even though I wouldn't order this appetizer again, my boyfriend enjoyed it. For my entree I ordered the Prime Beef Skewers ($16) with a side of garlic mashed potatoes ($5) and garlicy beans ($6) to share at the table. The portion size of the sides are really for one or if you order multiple it's suitable to share with another person (like in this instance). My prime beef was delicious and the saffron miso glaze complimented the beef nicely. The beans were my favorite side altogether. The mashed potatoes were pretty good. It was refreshing to be able to taste that they were real and not made from a powdered mixture like some restaurants. For dessert I ordered the dark chocolate tart. I was running short on time & asked for my dessert to-go (I planned on finishing in the car lol). Unfortunately, when I asked for plastic utensils to take with me, the waitress informed me that they had none. I ended up eating my dessert (or what I could of it) with my hands before my event. BUMMER! I would patronize this restaurant again to try the lamb skewers and to give their brunch menu a try. read more

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Cute little local spot! Nice atmosphere and I loved the upscale and unique options on the menu. Some of the portions are a little on the small side, but overall the food was great. My friend didn't love her cocktail (the hurricane) but said the rigatoni bolognese was excellent. I wished they had a vegetarian pasta option. It's a little pricey to go on a regular basis, but I'll be back at some point! read more

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We just got home, full and satisfied. The best resturant in the County. Staff is amazing, decor unusual and interesting. Very happy. read more

Loved this restaurant. The setting is intimate. The vibe is cool and relaxing with live entertainment that does not interfere with table conversation. My husband and I saw this restaurant on a show on Monday and went tonight with friends. Very satisfying!! The booths were cozy, the staff welcoming and attentive. We started with drinks. My vodka lemon lavender was perfect! We had appetizers that were absolutely shareable and reasonably priced. Great selections all around for dinner! I would absolutely recommend this restaurant. The food is Delicious and a cut above !! This is no average dive bar, this is delicious cuisine and ambiance, a very special place to go!! Enjoy! read more

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Food was delicious and fresh. I would definately go back. Highly recommend this place.

Great drinks and food with a very cool atmosphere you wouldn't expect to find right along Federal Highways. read more

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This is such a great local spot, we love it! Every bite of food is so delicious... there are so many great drinks and each is better than the next... even the kids meals are on point! The service and atmosphere is great... Truly a gem! read more

We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Driftwood. Drinks were on point and the place has a nice vibe. We were eating late so skipped apps and just had entrees. My shrimp and grits were excellent. So flavorful and creamy, seriously some of the best grits i have ever had! Hubby loved his steak and stuffed potato. Steak was a perfect medium and seasoned to perfection. We will most definitely be back in the future! read more

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This spot never fails - even with 2 grandchildren (age 6 & 7) we discovered that there is a kids menu to compliment the food for big people read more

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Love this place- good is always delicious and the ambience is cozy and laid-back. Service is always great.

Went there for a small bite and drinks with a friend and was blown away. The Pork Belly was just amazing and the buttermilk sauce was definitely a surprise for my taste palette. We also had the Calamari that was crispy and full of flavor. Perfect ambiance for a Date night read more

First review of 2021 we decided to drive north to the 561 on a Saturday evening. Fortunate enough to reserve a high top table in front of the bar for two at 7pm, we were seated immediately upon arrival. The tables are nicely socially distanced from one another so it made us a bit comfortable sitting in the area. Our server was a nice young dude from the bar, welcomed us to the restaurant and let us know that everything is made from scratch. Even the pasta! Recommendations for drinks was their Old Fashioned and a red wine blend from California. Perfect. Appetizer: Sweet and Sour Cauliflower. Yes, most places have this but these were probably one of the top ones i've ever had. Plenty for two to share, these cauliflower beauties were covered in just enough sauce to make you forget what you were eating. Main Course: There were two. My wife ordered the Seafood Tagliatelle, a good serving of tasty pasta with seafood ragu. A+ The other main dish i was so torn on because of the many options, but strangely i chose the chicken breast. I recommend this dish should be called "not your usual chicken breast". Very tasty and great portion-sized chicken breast with house made mole, corn, queso fresco and avocado. A++ Dessert: Amazing. In the mood for cornbread and this one was absolutely delicious. Warm cornbread, with buttermilk ice cream, blueberries. Paired this with an espresso and perfect. Not up here as often, but when I am will definitely come back. A must try! read more

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It's restaurants like this one that make me sad I can only give 5 stars. This place deserves 1,000 stars! Located about 2 miles off of 95 and Woolbright, I realize this is definitely not close to me, but it really is worth the drive. This restaurant stands alone. When you walk in, you'll see a bar with about 10 seats, and some hightop tables. The other side is lined with comfy booths, with some tables in the middle. There are a lot of palm trees incorporated into the decor, which is kind of a funny style when compared to the menu. Although the decor is strange, the atmosphere is perfect. The owner (the chef) and the other owner (the chef's wife who runs the front of house) are perfection. So sweet, very attentive, and they've really created my perfect restaurant! Before ordering, they bring complimentary Boiled Peanuts out. So messy, but so worth it. These are addicting, and I would easily eat a pound in front of my TV if I had more access to them! My husband absolutely is obsessed with their Chicken Liver Pate. It comes on a board with slices of warm oiled bread, candied papaya from their tree in the back, grainy mustard, and most importantly this pickled salad with fennel, parsley, okra, cauliflower, celery etc. He dreams of the Pate (I'm not really a Pate person, although this dish could easily be the "gateway" Pate), and I dream of this pickled salad. I told the owner how much I loved it, and she had her husband chef come out to give me tips on how to make it at home. YES! The smoked Deviled Eggs are also perfect. They're decorated with crispy chicken skin on top. YUM! We have also tried: Homemade Gnocchi, Butterscotch Pork Belly- the BEST PBelly I've ever had!!, Smoked Short Rib Risotto, Shrimp and Grits, and Barrel Fish. Each and every dish has been perfect. We also have shared a a side of roasted cabbage topped with a Swiss Cheese Fondu sauce. Say what!?! After all the deliciousness, I know better then to skip dessert. We have tried their warm cornbread topped with homemade buttermilk ice cream, dark Chocolate tart with passion fruit sauce, and a few others. Each dessert is creative, tastes delicious, and is like the most amazing pastry chef is in the back. It's probably just the chef, being his awesome self! In addition to fabulous food, they do have some impressive cocktails. And they're happy to make you a custom request/creation. They understand complex cocktail concepts, and do a good job of translating that into your glass. The only gripe I have is that the "Specialty Cocktail" menu has been the same exact menu since November, and it's January. Maybe a monthly update/some sort of change or additions would be nice! Service is always great, we have had the same waitress every time. I forgot her name, but she has short hair and a septum piercing. We both love Mezcal, and she always makes our visit extra special with her awesomeness and attentiveness. They have Happy Hour, Sunday Brunch, and also a new concept they started called Sunday Supper- which features a BBQ daily item on special in addition to the normal menu. The Chef-Owner talked to us about his love for BBQ/Smoking things. His love and passion for food truly shows in every element of each dish. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Met some friends here for happy hour last night. It was a Friday and the bar area was busy so we sat in a booth. Cute, small restaurant with cozy interior. Happy hour is three to six with drink and food specials. We tried the cocomo which is rum, guava, and coconut. It was tasty and not too sweet. Drink specials are $8. We ordered a variety of appetizers to share. They range from $5-$10. Heard a lot about the smoked deviled eggs so had to try them. They are made with green tomato relish and fried chicken skin (tastes like bacon). They were probably the best deviled eggs I have had. Yummy! Also had the hummus which was creamy and delicious and is served with pita. Our friend is gluten free so they brought veggies, too. Had the wings which my friends enjoyed. The fish dip was a little salty but very good. Service was attentive and our waiter was funny and engaging. Overall, a great experience and I will be back for dinner soon. read more

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Unfortunately I cannot leave a review for the food as we sat there for 20 minutes, a server never came to our table and we therefore left. That is the kind of service you get when a. "Service Charge" is automatically added to every check. A service charge of 20% with the option of adding an additional gratuity. So where is the 20% going? Is it divided between all staff? Now management is in control to say how much was collected and how the money is divided. What a joke! Good service deserves good tips and a customers deserve good service. Something you wont get when servers know they are getting 20% regardless of the service they provide. Hence why we left. Horrible service, or rather no service. read more

This place is so good on so many levels. The atmosphere both inside and out is inviting But the food is where it is at. The chefs really care about what they serve. The Korean pancake is amazing. Foodies this place is for you! read more

Amazing local spot...the food is unique and delicious. The menu offerings are unlike any in the area. The preparation of each item is delicately prepared and over the top in flavor and quality. Topped off with great drinks and service this is one our "go to" spots. read more

Love this place. Great drinks, bites and always a vibe. The whiskey selection is also unmatched.

Hi all, Finally got a chance to come and try the driftwood and their drinks - FYI gonna hop around a little so please forgive. The good, The burger was amazingly smokey and juicy with a toasty brioche bun and instead of fries i got an amazing mixed salad which was next level. Smoked devil eggs where good and a great idea though they seemed like they where missing something but still a cool offering. Now drinks where well prepared and were half off due to happy hour. The margarita was solid but with grandmarnier was top notch. the wildcard was amazing and both drinks where very good and they weren't stingy with the alchohol. The bad, 2nd appetizer the smoked fish appitizer seemed like they forgot to smoke the fish and just tasted like canned tuna fish with a little mayo celery and light seasoning and just fell flat. The shrimp and grits just seemed wierd please let ne explain, the grits where well prepared but not seasoned except with this wierd red n'dujan sauce that gave the dish a wierd sour after taste. Now i am a little partial when it comes to my shrimp and grits. I personally prefer a creamy savory shrimp and grits with both the grits and shrimp being seasoned. The price was a little inflated and would have liked it to be a bit more cost conscious but overall was a pleasant environment. The waiting staff was amazing and informed, made great suggestions on drinks and made the visit a joy. The place is clean and well kept and the smell they have coming out of here is a smokey dream that would have me offering more smoked dishes. Thanks and take care. read more

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I picked this restaurant because of the good reviews, and I am glad I did. Everything I ordered was delicious. The interior decor is cute too, good for date night :) I ordered the cauliflower, smoked short rib and vegan chocolate cake. read more

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Absolutely love this restaurant. The restaurant decor in the other hand.... might need a little love. But when you have incredible food.. then I can ignore it!!! Although there is a cozy feel.. I just feel like they should have an image to represent their New York food vibes. Came here for a family get together, so they had brunch options too. Which I love. There's many food choices but not too many. Same for the cocktail menu. Love the plating. Drinks came out beautifully and delicious!! Food came out as it was cooked and was nice and hot. Trying many of the options... loved the perfectly cooked steak and eggs. I will say one negative.... my chicken and waffles was delicious but.. I felt for the price it was a little light. Not much waffle and chicken. I've had this at a few restaurants and I feel that you can get some more for your $$$. My cocktail was incredible and it seems they have some LEGGGIT bartenders here. I'm sure they can whip up some fun drinks!! Would love to see what they have next time I visit. Everything seems seasonal. Also great service. It was a slow day but more than enough work for our server, whom was serving 3 tables.. bartending and whipping up drinks for a later event. Pretty amazing .... This restaurant would be an amazing addition to Orlando... come here and serve us brunch addicts!!! read more

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Had dinner at Driftwood last evening in Boynton Beach with friends and enjoyed one of the best meals I've ever had. This is a small family owned restaurant with an active bar and, on many occasions, entertainment such as a guitar player. There is outside seating in front. The inside is nicely appointed and has a kind of dark, romantic feel to it - I thought the ambiance was lovely. The service was extraordinary. The menu, admittedly, is eclectic but I had no trouble ordering. We shared the tempura green beans and a fried rice dish as appetizers and both were phenomenal. I'm a real restaurant aficionado and can think of few places with better food. I ordered shrimp and grits, as did one friend, which were the best I've ever had as well as a huge serving. The shrimp were colossal and the sauce was perfection. My other friend ordered a chicken dish which was beautifully presented and was reported to be delicious. We all had the ice cream sandwich for dessert, although there were a number of choices that looked intriguing. My friends have been here several times before and they highly recommended the ice cream sandwich so I ordered it. I'm not a real dessert fan but I ate every bite of this and coveted more. They make the ice cream in-house and the wafers were dark chocolate almost heavenly concoctions. I suggest you make a reservation because this is a very busy restaurant and I would be surprised if there was ever room available for walk-ins unless you go very early. read more

I have lived in the area for several years and always wanted to try this place. Finally got someone to agree! We went early, before and rush and excitement. The serving staff was jovial, informative and extremely helpful when undecided about a dish. I like to go with server's recommendations as they know what's been coming out of their kitchen. Invaluable resource. Took their advice and the meal was terrific!! Only reason for a 4 vs a 5 is we had a couple of bigger guys and their portions were not what they were used to. Remedy...dessertgive the place a try, but go off hours read more