Had a double date night here on Saturday. The place is right on the water, but it was a cold raw night, and so the views were blurred. But I am sure it will be wicked cool in the summer! Great location right next to Wonderland T as well! The drinks were great and inventive! The food was really well done. Apps we got the bravas Brussel sprouts and grilled octopus. Very flavorful and cooked to perfection. Our entrees were fettuccini w mussels and wild mushroom gnocchi; the men each had crispy tuna. Everything was portioned well and tasted just as described on the menu. Hubs and I ended the night with the fig manhattan, and omgosh! Devine. Service was impeccable, the server went with the flow as we hadn't seen each other in a while and were slow to pick our orders, but she was cool about it. We def will be back! read more

Love this place we came here way to many times. Great customer service and the food is so good!!!! read more

Dryft - Chicken parm and bolognese - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

Love the vibe of this place - great location & great food. I tried the crispy tuna this time and it was amazing, highly recommend! Great place for the summer especially but we live close so we go all year round. Also very reasonable pricing. read more

Dryft - Burrata - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

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I was pretty surprised at how great everything at Dryft was. Normally, I'm hesitant with restaurants by the beach since it'd be easy to do a quick cash grab with mediocre food but Dryft is far from that. The place itself was nice, the view was great (we were luckily able to set next to a window), and food was delicious. The grilled octopus and surf n turf were my favorite dishes of the day. The grilled octopus was cooked perfectly and the chorizo vinaigrette with the mashed potatoes took it over the edge. As for the surf n turf - I was super happy the turf was braised short rib and not steak (more restaurants need to do this). But you really can't really go wrong with lobster, short rib, pasta, and a tasty sauce. As for the other dishes, they were tasty too but didn't knock it out of the park compared to the grilled octopus and surf n turf. Overall, great restaurant. read more

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Beautiful venue w/ a great view. Appetizers were amazingly tasty. Stuffed lobster was a bit heavy w/ that tomato base, I probably would have liked it better without it. Lobster risotto was a bit too cheesy & had tomato sauce in it. The tomato sauce and the cheese overwhelmed the fresh flavors of the ingredients for us. Overall the foods were really fresh and loved the vibes, my family had a great time here and we'll definitely return and try other dishes. read more

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This review is an accumulation of my past 4 visits! Dryft is conveniently located next to the Blue Line Wonderland station. It is always a vibe especially on the weekends in the summer because there is always live music outside and the outdoor bar is open. When the weather is nice, you could enjoy the beach view on their patio while eating their delicious food. I always take my visitors there because I know Dryft will always be a solid choice. I've never gotten a bad service out of all the times I've been there. The servers are always attentive and the food comes out pretty quickly as well. I took a star off because the food was too salty during my last two visits (roast beet salad and the side salad with the steak frites), and that the lobster roll tasted off. However, I've always gotten the grilled octopus as it has really amazing flavors and very very tender, and I truly enjoyed their surf and turf special with the halibut and the braised beef short ribs. I will definitely visit Dryft again soon! read more

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It was a rainy day in Revere, but we were hungry and did not want to cook lunch for ourselves. So, a nice walk down the street and there you have it...Dryft. Lots of windows and on a nice sunny day, there would be a fantastic ocean view. So today was all about what was going on inside. The staff were very attentive and followed the Covid guidelines. There have spaced out seating and plastic wall extensions between the booths. I felt very comfortable being in the space. It was a late afternoon on a Sunday, so I was very surprised to see they were still serving a brunch menu, but was ready for something else. The options were great. Meat, veggie, seafood, pizza...nice assortment for both our picky palettes. I had the haddock tacos and my friend had a burger. It was not busy, so I was not too surprised how fast the food arrived, but feel that they have a good understanding of the kitchen and would be able to turn meals around pretty fast. The food was fantastic. The space was large and with the opens, just made it feel like you were seated outside. The bar supplied with TV's gave a nice casual feel, but the dining area stepped it up to allow for a more dress up romantic setting, if you so desired. I really enjoyed Dryft and would visit again next time I was in the area. read more

Dryft - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

Was all delicious from beginning to end! Service was wonderful. Ambiance and vibe were on point. Literally 10/10

Came to dryft with family members with various food allergies. Taylor was our server. She was so patient an told us all the ingredients. We will definitely go back again read more

Amazing food and great service! Not from around here, yet this place was so good that we came twice on our trip! read more

Dryft - Oysters, Lobster Aracini, Grilled Octopus and Shiahito Peppers - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

Bartender Jay was top tier. Food never disappoints either! This time I had the chicken under a brick. I've always skipped that one but now I might be putting in to go orders for this and the grilled octopus. Flavors are phenomenal. Typical amount of busy you'd expect on a Friday night. I love coming to Dryft! Great vibes. read more

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Service was okay. Good at first, but then, the Young Waitress would disappear for very long periods of time. It was an early Lunch and they were NOT crowded at all on a Friday Lunch in late December. But, about an hour after we arrived, it got very busy. The Soup was FANTASTIC. Pricey, but, for this area, that is normal. One of the disappointing things about this place is that they did NOT have any FRESH FRIED FISH like COD, SCROD or HADDOCK! Seriously! Right across the Street from the Atlantic Ocean and NO FRESH FRIED FISH! This cannot be! Please get the Clients-Patrons-Customers some FRESH FRIED FISH to go with some FRESH CUT FRENCH FRIES and some COLE SLAW. A typical New England Meal that should be represented in a Coastal Town North of Boston on the Atlantic Ocean. Unforgivable in my opinion. This cannot be! The other 2 Fish Dishes that we got were very good and done very well. Thank You! We also had a very nice Sushi Nacho Like Appetizer. Also done well and appetite pleasing. Beautiful Interior with Clean Rest Rooms - thank you! FREE PARKING on the Street and plenty of it is available in this high traffic location with very wide streets. We will definitely dine here in the future, if we are in the area. But, we would be more inclined to dine here and apt to make a trip here again if there was some FRESH FRIED FISH as previously mentioned. Just in case the message was not relayed correctly or whatever, Management should make a note that the Customers would like some FRESH FRIED FISH! read more

First time. Completely love the restaurant. Food and ambiance were perfect. See the pictures of the restaurant and food. I had clam chowder and shrimp lemoncello. Very delicious. I would definitely recommend you coming and trying it. The waiters were good and attentive which I enjoyed. Also, next to the water. read more

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Overall review: ambiance is great and semi casual with modern pop music to liven up the mood. Best time to go is during lunch or when it is slow for the best version of your meal. During dinner or when it is busy the quality tends to become more sloppy and a bit rushed. Service: the service is pretty independent in the sense where they allow you to have time to enjoy your food with no interference but if you prefer to have a more attentive and engaging experience then this place might not be as easy. I was celebrating an anniversary with my partner and a past experience we have had at Dryft was absolutely amazing with impeccable service but this time round the waitresses were busy talking to each-other, taking 40 minutes for us to be able to order our entree. My impression of the attention by our waitress was sadly very ageist, being extremely casual and inattentive towards us, and only asking us if we wanted water with our meals. We were visibly upset with our food when they had come by near the end our meal asking if our food looked good,never asking how it tasted, and did not further question about the taste or preferred temperature. Half way through our experience the tables have come and gone with half of the venue empty opening up more time for the staff to help out with the present customers but to our dismay they preferred to dawdle and spent it chatting it up amongst themselves. If I was reviewing the staff a few months ago I would have left a 5 star but sadly this time it will have to do with a 2/5 Food: as a benefit of the doubt based off our prior visit to Dryft I do hope that the erratic quality control of the food was due to the business in the beginning of our dinner in comparison to our last visit which was around 4-5pm. But respectfully I hold my standards fairly high when it comes to celebrating something special so to eat food that had such a stark difference in quality and meticulous care truly upset me and my partner. Half chicken under a brick: The chicken was absolutely divine. The meat was juicy and tender regardless of white or dark meat, the sauce was umami and fragrant with creamy and lightly salted mashed potatoes. Brussels were lacking in quantity simply because they were delectable. 4.78/5 Tip: adding an acidic component to the dish will help cut the savory to give balance and enhance the umami. NOT PICTURED fried calamari: extremely crisp and tender with a nice bright and lightly spiced aioli. 3.64/5 Drinks: delicious and not too sweet or headache inducing. 3.95/5 Steak Frites: my previous steak was tender and easy to cut, flavourful with the perfect amount of salt and freshly cracked pepper on top. The arugula salad was bountiful with the perfect vinaigrette to pickled onion to really balance out meal, truffle fries were and still are extremely fragrant and perfectly crunchy and fluffy. Tonight was less than desirable, the steak was full of sinews and unseasoned. The sauce was undetectable and the salad to fries ratio had noticeably gotten drastic. 3.46/5 Lobster risotto: my partner is a very soft spoken and polite person who even if their food "reminds them of vomit" they would never complain to staff. The lobster did not taste fresh and looked completely different than advertised on social media. The sauce shares the flavour profile of a canned ragu from Stop and Shop and the risotto was over cooked. The parmigiana was really what set the tone of an unpleasant aftertaste. It seemed to be aged quite a bit so it was extremely strong and fragrant in the mouth over shadowing anything else, put that with a basic tomato sauce and bland lobster with a vague fish taste and it did not leave a party in our mouths. Extremely sad about this dish with its potential to its reality. 0/5 read more

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Delicious! Came in on a cold Saturday afternoon (1pm) and sat at the bar. The decor and ambience are great, service was outstanding, and brunch/lunch was delicious! The home made rigatoni with sausage (half order) was rich and delightful - plenty filling and so tasty that we ordered a full order of the bolognese to enjoy for dinner. The Earth bowl salad with salmon was sooooo good too! I got the lime vinaigrette and cranberries on the side - glad I did because dressing wasn't really needed although quite tasty (zesty and fresh). Highly recommend this spot and can't wait to come back when it's warm to sit outside and enjoy the beach views. read more

Dryft - Sausage rigatoni (half order) - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

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Nice view, attentive staff and great view. We were a party of 4, ordered different food and all enjoyed our meals, including a vegetarian selection. read more

I think this restaurant makes for a lovely outdoor dining experience by the beach. The interior, which was not available when we went, appears very beautiful from the pictures that I can see online. You can easily book an online reservation. The Check-in process was smooth. We were seated very quickly upon arrival as there were plenty of outdoor seating available. Our waitress was pleasant. It was pouring rain outside the day we went but the tents held up very well. The seafood was fresh. We tried a scallop ceviche dish and a dozen oysters. Both were very fresh. I would like them to refine the scallop ceviche more as there were too much ingredients in this dish. The scallop was fresh. We also had the calamari and an octopus dish. Both were good too. I really can't complain about anything that day. I will definitely be back to try their pasta dishes and their pies. See my pictures. read more

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If you're look for this place on the beach, good luck. Hard to find but worth the time. We went for brunch. We wanted the pancakes but they were not on the menu. We ordered the scrambled eggs with bacon. They were delicious. We ordered mimosas that were really refreshing. The atmosphere was nice and the decor was very modern. There was a huge fish mural on the wall which was very striking. The parking was questionable. Finding a spot on the beach in the summer could be difficult All in all a great local restaurant with a full menu that would be worth trying different entrees for a night out. read more

From the view to the ambiance to the presentation and quality, it's 10s all around. Our waitress was prompt and professional knew her items and the ingredients of dishes like a science which is huge because we both have weird food allergies. My cocktail was perfectly balanced and fresh. We were able to watch the sunset whilst enjoying our Dinner which consisted of their fresh and delicious potato Gnocchi and Dryft Burger. Our appetizer was the crap dip with wonton crisps. All of it was delectable. As self proclaimed food snobs we couldn't find a thing off. This Chef is amazing with his combinations and skill in the kitchen. Don't walk RUN to Dryft!!! read more

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The food was delicious and deserved 5 stars. However, drinks were way over priced - a glass of Cabernet $20, an old-fashioned $22 that's more than Boston prices. The hostess was cold - she told us no table available when we showed up 5 mins prior. What's the point of reservation made a week before? It's for my birthday! I was not happy. Then she went to get help. A guy, perhaps the owner came and gave us a table. Luckily food was good. They call themselves "high end". I think the only high end is the bathroom - there's a bathroom girl constantly tidying up lol. read more

Glad I went with the recommendation and gave Dryft a try on a scorching Friday afternoon. We were seated right away in a very air-conditioned dining room so it was quite welcoming! Definitely 5 stars for the "Brick" chicken I'm glad I went with the recommendation here got to try their amazing juicy chicken :) You won't regret it for trying it. The skins are extra crispy and the meat very tender and juicy. The Calamari and truffle fries were decent but really nothing too special but the service here were very nice on a Friday afternoon and the view and location are quite exceptional. It's definitely more on the higher end but the food here is worth it if you're visiting the beach like we did. They did ask us to leave outside food by the door but they kept them safe so no issues there, just be aware that its their policy. read more

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I went here with 3 other adults and a baby for a 6pm reservation on a Monday. They sat us in a booth against the wall and provided a high chair. Very accommodating. For an appetizer, we got the calamari which wasn't the best but it wasn't terrible. I like mine a little crunchier and it was on the softer, chewier side. For a drink, I got the Blue Monday Spritz which was YUMMY! For my entree, I got the chicken "under a brick" and that was GOOD. It was also way bigger than I had expected. It came with mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts were not good, they were really soggy. But I was a huge fan of the chicken and the mashed potatoes. Overall, good food, drinks, and experience. I will absolutely be coming back to try more things! read more

Dryft - Roasted Half Chicken Under on a Brick - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

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Dryft is one of my favorite "safety" restaurants. Meaning, I know I'll go and have a great time. I ordered the lobster roll, my first roll of the season!!!! It was soooo delicious, the toast was so warm! I had gotten a side salad and the lobster in the roll was falling so much out the roll, that I had enough to add to my salad. (Two meals in one .) Also the truffle fries were amazing!! I'm nervous sometimes to get truffle fries, as I've had bad experiences, but these were so perfect! So glad I took the waitress's recommendation! read more

Dryft - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

Good food. Had calamari!which is excellent. Crab cakes average. Great service. Lupe was our server and couldn't have been nicer.

Great food, service, and ambiance. I had the French toast here and it was delicious. The coffee was okay. The restaurant also overlooks the restaurant and it's a perfect brunch spot! read more

Dryft - French Toast - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

Stopped by Dryft's outdoor bar for a couple drinks. They were amazing. The servers were super pleasant and friendly. I only wish I had more time to try out their food menu. The atmosphere made me believe I ws on vacation for a minute. Lol it's worth stopping by for a brunch day or even if you're in the are from the beach. I'd recommend parking by the wonderland side and not the beach side. Some of the beach side parking is limited and/or metered. I think they were going to have a singer too but I left before I saw the performance. Nice little North shore gem! read more

Dryft - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

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Horrible, horrible, horrible. The management and staff are children who don't understand relationships, the community, or how to run a business! My last experience was so unacceptable that I find myself here warning people to just go somewhere else. Who cares if the food is good when the people who serve you are horrible and 12. This cheap labor concept will not go well. Food B+, Hosts FFF, management FFFFFF, barstaff A! Go somewhere else!!!!! read more

The food is good. The service is good. The deck seating is amazing. They have tvs couches, some guy on a saxophone. I didn't see what the inside looked like but if it modeled the outside then it's amazing there too. The food was good. The sauce for the muscles is something else, omg. They put pieces of bacon in it, Phenomenal! read more

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First experience with Boston Massachusetts seafood and cuisine. I cannot lie. They impressed. The grilled octopus was... was... look, I don't have another word to explain it, so simply it was orgasmic. The texture, swirled with the mast potshots and spinach was perfectly blended and complimented. The clams chowder was silky and hearty! The fries here on the east coast just seem to be done better than anywhere else, these truffle fries reminded me of that. The haddock was flaky and flavorful! The only thing that was just good vice great was the grilled chicken pesto. Everything else was great! This was a great tone setter for this weekends culinary adventures! read more

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My first choice to try this trip and it was just very ok. We were disappointed by the menu and only had a quick beverage and appetizer. Service was also just okay. Hostess seemed a bit put off to help us to our seat. Service was slow even though the restaurant was not busy at all. Nice views. Lots of options in this area. Would recommend elsewhere. read more

Dryft - Crab Cake - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

Went here a couple weeks ago for my birthday and had a good time. Drinks were great! I got the Passiflora which was excellent. We ordered the Mussels to start, which were good, but seemed to rely too much on the bacon and blue cheese to carry the flavor, but the bread that accompanied it was the real star. My girlfriend ordered the Bolognese, which was delicious, and I got the Dryft Burger, which was cooked perfectly, but they did forget the bacon I added on. Oh well. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. Definitely will be back! read more

Dryft - Bolognese - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

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So good. Great place to try in the Revere Beach area. Was hesitant at first due to it being Italian restaurant at the beach but upon trying, I. IG holy recommend this place. read more

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Right by water. Loved the outdoor bar area and lounging. Prices are decent. My steak frites was okay, I've had better and worse. The Mahi was in season. Oysters were huge, common oysters. Menu is small and nothing really that sound out. It was fun but I will probably try something new. read more

Dryft - Hanger Steak Frites - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

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I actually loved everything about this place. Unfortunately the music was so loud we were unable to have a conversation. i If I wanted to go clubbing, I'd go to a club. You go to dinner to have a conversation with whoever ever you were with. It's unfortunate I'll never go back because the pasta I had was most excellent. Not for nothing, but this comes from someone who absolutely LOVES music and often feels like restaurants need to put their music up to create an ambience... vibe. Although too much of anything is just not awesome. read more

My hubby picked me up from the station from work and we were both hungry. He wanted some burgers but I wanted some fish dish. So as usual I yelped something around the area. I've seen this one before when it was hot and new but haven't had the chance to actually check out the place. We ended up agreeing on coming here. It was quiet that afternoon, we got sat pretty quick since there was literally like 3 people in the bar and that's it, no one was dining on the tables. We also got to choose where we wanna sit. We ordered and had some drinks. The food was good, it also came at a timely manner, service was alright. The manager was nice enough to give my husband another beer on the house since I think they know each other from way back. I got some pics of my food and I would go back next time when given the chance. read more

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Had the steak and fries. Fires were warm and crisp. Steak was medium. Delicious flavoring and great color. Burger flavor was on point, also cooked as ordered. read more

Dryft - Dryft Burger - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

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This place has an amazing view of the beach and the sunset is amazing as well. Chicken was delicious which the name makes think that they used bricks to flatten this part of the chicken and roast it for a little bit then bake or deep fried. It was yum. The drinks however, I can't really say that they were good. I've had better drinks with the same mixtures. Meals are a bit pricey but place is in a really great location. You can take a walk at the beach after you enjoy your meals and some cocktails. read more

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Love it here... We come all the time. The food is good and so are the entire staff. When someone says that they want to go to Dryft, I jump right with them and go too. Guaranteed.... Thank you, Kadir & Carmelo read more

My second visit to Dryft. Food is very good here. I was a little disappointed with the street corn off the cob as it was just a bowl of corn with some cream, and spices. It tasted good, but not what I expected. Service was good . We sat outside on the deck and it was a sunny and beautiful day. Will return. read more

Dryft - Burrata salad and Street Corn off the cob - Seafood Near Me - Revere, Massachusetts

This gem in Revere is the spot! Once you walk up the stairs the restaurant is greeting you with its light of the name of the restaurant. They offer a space for private events that's lit beautifully with modern decor. It's a nice size and they play afrobeats. The hosts was so kind when she greeted me. I went on a busy Saturday without a reservation and she took her time to find an open seat for myself and my friend. All of the starters sounded delicious but we ended up going with the calamari. It was fried very well and the sauce was great with it. For a meal I ordered the chicken "under a brick," the chicken rested on brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes the flavor was on . I highly recommend it and its a great portion size. My friend ordered the haddock and I can attest it was delicious as well. We were splurging so we decided to order the truffle fries and by far the best fries I've had. The crunch was there and the truffle didn't over power the fries. I'm definitely coming back to try the brunch. Food: 5 Customer service: 4 read more

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