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Adrift

4.4 (954 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, American
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Dungeness Crab Au Gratin
Cassidy H.

We stopped to eat at Adrift after our whale watching tour in the area. If we were locals- this would be a regular spot for us. We truly enjoyed every single bite of our food while dining here. From the creaminess of the crab au gratin to the savory flavors of the sandwiches the food was unmatched by other restaurants in the area that we had tried on our vacation to Washington. On top of the amazing food, the service was quality. Not only did the staff welcome us and provide swift service, but they also gave great recommendations for things to do in the area and in Seattle as that was our next stop. The restaurant provided a relaxing environment with a clean atmosphere. The ambiance was one that shows this is place for family and friends to gather for a good meal. Food- 5/5 Service- 6/5 Atmosphere- 5/5

Menu
Nicky S.

We were passing through the area and meeting friends for lunch. We were all very pleased with our lunch here at Adrift. I'm a sucker for a beet salad so I immediately chose the Beet Happening salad. I added grilled shrimp as a protein. It was a very good salad with a plentiful amount of beets. The shrimp were a good size and a nice addition. The other 3 guests all chose the halibut. One guest was accidentally brought out salmon instead but opted to keep it rather than wait for another order to be prepared. He said it was very good and not a terrible mistake. The restaurant itself was nice and cozy. Tables are mixed with booths; a bit close together but not in a bothersome way. The bar area is in a separate room (entrance) from the dining area. Definitely worth dining here.

Steamers
Dakota M.

Very good clams! Always love Taylor shellfish. $25 for 1lb. The bread that it comes with is sadly not very good, but the clams make up for it. Lots of broth so good bread would be my only suggestion!

Blackened Fish (salmon) substitute kale for broccolini
Lucy G.

The food DELICIOUS. The service INCREDIBLE. The cocktails SO GOOD. The ambiance was such a VIBE. Highly recommend this place and shoutout Jason, he was funny, personable, and had a lot of knowledge of the dishes and cocktails for good recommendations.

Menu (Jul 2025)
Albert T.

Adrift is a very popular restaurant! We walked in without a reservation for a 5:30 dinner before our ferry ride out to the San Juan Islands. At that point, there were already no tables left and instead only a couple of counter seats - which is actually our preference! The seats are situated right in front of the kitchen, so we were able to watch as the chefs performed their magic. We ordered two apps (one as an entrée) and one entrée. The first app took about 10 minutes to come out. The other two dishes took an additional 35 minutes to come out (so 45 minutes total) - small kitchen, limited throughout, and being super busy = slow food service, I suppose. Otherwise, the rest of the service is fantastic - the bottleneck certainly isn't the waitstaff! Oven Fries ($7.50) - The are cooked in a huge pile in the oven. Unfortunately, they aren't that great. They're very uniform in texture, including the crust, giving off a very leathery type of chew, like a desiccated husk of a potato. No fluff, no crisp crust, just dry and dehydrated. It's served with a garlic aioli that's not particularly garlicky, but at least adds some fat and creaminess to the fries. The fries are salted well and are tossed with some dried herbs, including parsley and rosemary. (3/5) Crab Cakes, Three ($32) - It looks like they shallow fry these for a bit and then toss in the oven to finish. They baked our serving until they almost looked burnt on the sides, in stark contrast to the next batch of crab cakes that looked golden brown. Yet, they didn't taste burnt at all, which is great. Good crust, plenty of crab meat mixed with a bit of binder and green onion. It's mostly thinly shredded crab meat rather than larger chunks as a more premium crab cake. The texture is a bit on the firmer and drier side, although there's plenty of sauce both on top and bottom. On top is a green guacamole sauce that almost makes the top of the crab cakes taste like fried tortilla. On the bottom is a generous amount of Thai chili sauce, very sweet, tangy and a little bit spicy. I wish the chili sauce wasn't there though - the taste is a bit overpowering to me, making it almost impossible to appreciate the crab. Instead, the only crab-forward bites are those in the center of the cake. I don't usually comment on the plating of the food, but this dish left a lot to be desired, since the sauce is slopped on and below the star of the show - the crab cakes. Let the crab cakes stand on their own with the sauces on the side, or at least not doused in the sauces! (4/5) Sauce Bercy Special, Salmon ($34) - The dish starts with a mound of risotto on the bottom. It's puzzlingly served cold with the rice being undercooked, exhibiting a hard, almost small crunch in the center of each grain of rice. The temperature is very disjointed with the rest of the dish, because the brocollini (cooked well) and the salmon are served steaming hot. The sauce on top is savory and a bit lemony and the salmon is cooked well enough, only slightly overcooked, being not too dry with a good flaky texture. The sauce is not warmed and instead ladled on top of the salmon from a metal container. (3/5) I have some mixed feelings about Adrift. I feel like for the price point, the food should be a lot better executed than it actually is. I saw the chefs working hard, so I feel like this might be a management problem. Perhaps they are allowing too many guests into the restaurant at once and/or have too large of a menu, requiring too much time per dish in the extremely small kitchen. It's a shame, because the experience could be a lot better with better throughput management. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms.

Mango bread pudding dessert
Paul M.

Came by for dinner and had a nice meal. Ordered the chimichurri salmon. It was cooked to perfection and I liked the chimichurri sauce. It came with potatoes and broccoli. Ordered the mango bread pudding for dessert. I love mangoes and am a big fan of bread pudding. Together it was ok but not as good as I had hoped. Inside is a bit confusing. You walk in to the bar and the dining area is a separate room to the right. Server did a nice enough job, service was good but not personable. I can see why this place is popular, they have good food even though it was a bit pricey.

Fried egg sandwich with avocado
Martin R.

I only had the fried egg sandwich and coffee but I feel that was enough to issue a 5 star rating. Just take a look at the picture of that sandwich and you'll see. Service was excellent and the wooden booths make for a cozy atmosphere.

Nette B.

Highly rated, my daughter and I stopped by for a quick lunch. When you walk in, it doesn't seem like it's a restaurant but you walk towards the back and on the right side is the dining room. Our server was very nice and darn it!!!!!! I forgot our servers name. She was very nice, friendly and attentive. Food: Shrimp Tacos Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwhich add Tomato Soup French Fries The shrimp tacos were good, and the friench fries were really good. I enjoyed the grilled cheese and dipping it in the soup. Overall, it's a cute spot and nice neighborhood. I'd return again.

Burger
Brad R.

We didn't have reservations and thought we would give it a try. It.was really good. We sat at the bar. I ordered the burger medium rare . It came medium as I thought it would. The soup was amazing. We will be back for sure.

Restaurant frontage
Julie V.

This place has the best crab cakes my husband and I have ever had. So fresh tasting and lots of crab. The service is excellent and bonus- our dog can be with us on the patio! This is a must to stop at when we are in town.

Potatoes with mushroom cream sauce
Lacey W.

This was my first time here - I had the breakfast tacos (which were just okay) BUT I had the new potatoes with mushroom cream sauce and it was literally one of the best things I've ever eaten. I also had a piece of key lime pie which was DELICIOUS. The service was wonderful, ambience comfortable and inviting. I really enjoyed my meal. Thank you. Folks...get the potato side.

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Service great, food great, overall we would recommend! Awesome crab cakes! Loved the things for sale, good wine and SUPER clean restaurant!

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We were so very pleased the service was great. The food was fresh and the flavour was wonderful!

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Amazing food, great service, lots of selections! Good location and no problem finding parking nearby!

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