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    Driftwood Kitchen

    4.4 (186 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    CRAB CAKE SAND-WITCH - fried
    Jurry P.

    Nice brunch/lunch spot not too far from the beach. We were greeted and seated right away. Staff and service were fast and friendly. Ordered the Crab Cake Sand-wich- fried. You also have the option to have the crab cake grilled with your choice of sauce. The crab cake was really good. Perfectly cooked and season with fresh veggies. The thin cut fries were also really good. Cleared my lunch.

    Ada Lila R.

    I'm not someone that will leave a review at every restaurant I visit, but this time I feel obliged to do it. Yesterday 9/19/26, we visited this restaurant and was a bit disappointed by the additional fees charged. We were charged 18% extra for being a party of 8. It is worth mentioning that we were seated at two separate tables and were 2 separate checks. We were also told about the extra fees until it was time to pay-after eating. On top of the 18%, we were charged a 3.50% merchant fee and to conclude the payment we were asked for a tip. I wish we were told about the 18% fee at arrival. We would have avoided a headache.! To finalize, a hidden fee was charged to the group (the other table) and was removed when I started inquiring about all the additional fees. The waitress removed the additional but still charged the 3.50% and 18% to both tables. Food was okay! I will definitely not visit this place again.

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    Pat C.

    Walked in on a Saturday evening. With great weather that day, sitting outside was nice. Our server Samantha took good care of us. I loved the salt cured ham and brie plank! Everything went well together! The pickled okra was a revelation. I liked it! The pita bread was warm, flavorful and had great texture. The raw clam and mussel were okay. Blackened tuna with broccoli salad and grilled asparagus was also nice. Broccoli salad was delicious. Vanilla cheesecake with berry compote was a great way to end the night. Had great food, service and experience here.

    Devin A.

    We stopped in for breakfast and were seated right away. This place does food for all times of day and we were in not long after they opened. I ordered the southern eggs benedict which was OK. The hollandase was delicious but the egg was over cooked so there was no runny yolk. My husnand got the steak and eggs and ordered the steak medium rare and it came medium well. He said it was still good and juicy and I agree it did not look dry. Overall the food was just ok.

    Southern Benedict
    Nikki C.

    We went to Driftwood Kitchen for an anniversary brunch. The place itself was clean and no other customers were there so we had the waitress's full attention. I'm a sucker for benedicts so I ordered the southern benedict with a side of their potatoes. The Benedict was decent. Not my favorite but was still good. I wanted to like the potatoes cause they did have good flavor but way too salty for me. I could t finish them. My husband had pancakes which he didn't like at all. Their dinner menu seems interesting but I don't think we will return for breakfast.

    Mary-Ann L.

    Am not too hungry so I ordered oysters Rockefeller and Pickled Shrimp, for $10 each, great Happy Hour price! Ambiance is casual, music over the PA system, closed caption monitors by the bar and on the wall. Decor is typical aquatic/ocean living with a marlin replica over a window looking out to the foyer/entrance with a big Driftwood Kitchen sign welcoming patrons. Service is friendly, was asked if I was by myself and if I wanted high top or booth. The server was friendly bringing two glasses of water thinking I have company; even asked if I wanted an extra glass since she already had it. Now the food: I wish I could give more than 2 stars . The pickled shrimp was a great concept but nothing about it was pickled. The 4 pieces of shrimp were cold and tasteless, exactly were cocktail shrimp that were tossed in oil and some other mixture. It definitely not pickling juice There were onion slices but were raw, not pickled. There were 2 thin slices of lemon stacked up on the shrimp, wasn't sure what to do with them so I just squeezed whatever bit of juice over the shrimp. The oyster Rockefeller was definitely better tasting than the pickled shrimp. The oysters had creamy sauce, melted cheese and sprinkling of pancetta. There was supposed to be spinach but it was imperceptible. The oysters were not plump, more on the small side.

    Lana S.

    We came here for a late lunch. Mostly it seems like this restaurant is more focused on brunch then lunch. I thought there would be more non seafood items for my husband but there was literally just two burgers. He ordered the cheese logs and they were out of them. I just ordered the crabcake sandwich which came with horseshoe fries. Most of the fries were alittle burnt. My crabcake was very thin but had a bunch of crab/less filler which was nice. I ordered my daughter pancakes which were pretty good and some cheese grits (she didn't like it - needed more seasoning). Overall the food is just okay. The waiter was very nice though and checked in on us frequently. There is free parking lot in the front. Prices were fair for the area. I think it would have been better for breakfast.

    Steamed and peeled shrimp
    Sue W.

    I arrived on a Friday evening around 6:00PM. I was the sole customer and chose to sit at the bar. It's in a strip mall, and it's a cute restaurant inside. All the staff were friendly and efficient. The bartender kindly spent time making chit chat when she wasn't busy. I ordered a glass of Chardonnay, and it was a decent sized pour. For dinner, I asked for the small house salad and the 1/2 lb of steamed and peeled shrimp. The salad was the perfect size for me. The lettuce was crisp and it included carrots, onions, tomato, cucumber and croutons. The shrimp were cooked just right so they weren't mushy. The tail was still on so it was easy to grab and dunk in the melted butter that came with it. I came away satisfied with my light dinner. The place had filled up pretty good by the time I left.

    Jeremy L.

    Fantastic breakfast!! My daughter wanted to come back for breakfast because she enjoyed the French toast so much! I'm our first visit, I had eggs Benedict and our second, The SOS. Both were so good. The service was great!! There was a massive line at Pocahontas Pancakes and this amazing place is right around the corner! Skip the line and come here for great food and much faster service!

    Pototoes and shrimp salad.
    Tia O.

    The staff was amazing. And food was soo good. I am gluten free and was bald to get a shrimp Cesar salad and delicious potatoes.

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    Great service with Randy! Food was quick and delicious! Went in for happy hour and loved the raw bar!

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    Staff is really friendly. Atmosphere was great. Got the blacken tuna. It was done perfectly.

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    Eggs Benedict was to die for!! Excellent service. Very clean and friendly. Everything made fresh in house!!

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    Lobster Benedict was amazing; friendly and prompt service. The key-lime crush was awesome!

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    So amazing. The crab soup was the best. Spicy margarita with patron was the best ever. The service is superior!

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    3 years ago

    Unbelievable! This is the best restaurant in Virginia Beach. The food and service was perfect. Just magnificent!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Service was great and so was the food! Cute little place for the locals and tourists. Would recommend you stop by at this place.

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    This is a hidden gem. A must for Va Beach stop. The food and service is excellent. Friendly people and yummy food.

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    2 years ago

    yummy food, great service. i loved how the restaurant was beach themed. i got their burger with pesto and it was delicious!

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    Delicious soup and great service. Quite a nice find in the hotel district. Nice variety of options, especially when choosing the two sides.

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    Great food and service! Randy was the best waiter! Be sure to let him to talk you into the Key Lime pie, sooooooo good!!

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