Came across from Seaview Pulled right up dockside Great place for people watching All food and beverage...Top Knotch read more

We came here for a cute date night to be on the water. We weren't expecting it to be phenomenal but it wasn't bad. It was just mediocre. Our server was weird & so was the rest of the staff but we just ate & enjoyed the atmosphere & drinks. It definitely gets rowdy & loud & packed so be prepared. If you're looking for a quiet night out, this is not the place for you. But if you're looking for somewhere to go, have a few drinks with friends or whoever and just chill this is a good place. We haven't been back in two years, but I'm sure we'll be back eventually. read more

This is such a polarizing review. On one hand, you cannot beat the vibes at Drift. Live music, swaying palms, boats coming in, the fact I can ride my bike there and if I don't, there's a sweet young man to park my car so very politely....my gosh it's fab! On the other hand, that is literally the only thing you are paying for. Is it worth it sometimes? Like when you're really ready for summer and it's a beautiful night and the drinks are flowing - yep, it is. When it comes down to it though, the food is sub-par, as is the service. Food only? Not worth it one bit. Once seated, it took nearly 20 minutes (timed...sorry ‍) to put in a drink order. We reviewed the menu that is the exact same menu it's been for at least five years, maybe more; and asked for specials. Server had to go check. Then go check again because she forgot to check the first time. We settled on the halibut special and the mahi from the menu. Folks, the jig is up...we are just broiling fish and using up all the peppers and onions on site and chopping them in different ways to accompany said fish. A mango salsa versus a pineapple chutney? - yeahhh we throw different chopped fruit into that pepper onion mix. That's all. Both fish dishes were DYING for flavor - I dang near sucked my lemon dry, and honestly for nearly $40 a pop, I'd like the chef to make an intelligent, comprehensive pairing with a side and not just slice some bell peppers in different ways and pretend to be serving a $40 dollar meal. Please do better. I love your spot. The menu needs a refresh, your service needs and smile, and the food needs to be upgraded from something I can throw together in my kitchen. I want to give Drift 82 my business, I really do. But it feels like they don't really care if they get it or not and that feels yucky. Get the hint that it is summer on Long Island and crappy food in a great locale is a dime a dozen. Drift needs to not be so comfy with expensive mediocrity and elevate the menu and the service to meet its price point. Right now, go for mediocre/ehhh-level food and potentially a server to look at you twice during the night - but stay for the fantastic vibes. They get that right every time - but isn't that just our beautiful Great South Bay? read more

As Two couples we went the other afternoon for lunch. Wow! All meals were delicious! The fish and chips with waffle fries, huge portion, the TNT Salad went above and beyond, the tuna, calamari in the Bok choy were more than enough for to. The Drift shrimp tacos didnt disappoint either and came with three different sauces. Our waitress Valerie was spot on, made suggestions answered our questions and was very attentive. We will be back read more

Less then any stars... 4 couples and all the fish was dry and disgusting. Actually... we were celebrating our friends achievement of becoming an instrument rated pilot.. Sadly they never brought out her meal... and after waiting 20 minutes they brought it out and it was a simple grilled salmon with salad. When we made them aware... they finally brought it out and it was not cooked, completely rare n un edible. We told them and they dropped the ball. The place doesn't have enough staff. Completely under staffed and the manager in control literally sucks. In a very condescending way, she acts like she cares and she doesn't give a s***. It was so clear she's like, oh, we'll give you a dessert for free. That was absolutely so unprofessional we weren't looking for anything for free.We were looking for decent food.The food was horrible.The service was horrible, and the bottom line is the management sucks. None of us will ever go back there again. A huge disappointment with a complete staff that doesn't give a s***, it's seasonal, and they're like, basically f*** y**. We don 't give a s*** and tomorrow's another day. And i'm only giving them one star.Cause it won't allow you to give anything less than one star.Otherwise it would get no stars, so the person we was celebrated.Didn't even have a meal tonight left there with no meal.It 's absolutely unacceptable. read more

Very nice place to go for a date, hang out with friends and bring the family... its definitely a summer vibe... bring the sun screen and the shade lol... but the food was fresh and the friendly.... Definitely recommend!!! read more

Drift 82 - New American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

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My boyfriend and I have been wanting to come here for a few months. We finally made it here for our weekly date night! From start to finish it was amazing. Atmosphere, food, service, all 5 stars. We decided to sit outside by the water. The view was nice and relaxing. We started with fried calamari and lobster bisque. The fried calamari was delicious. Lightly fried and tender. It was served with a garlic aioli and marinara sauce. Both paired with the calamari well. The lobster bisque was great as well. It wasn't as thick as other lobster bisques, but still delicious. It also wasn't heavy in sherry flavor. The seafood tower was amazing!!! It consisted of mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp and lobster! So delicious and fresh! Perfect amount of everything for 2 people to share. Service was great. I don't remember our waitress' name, but she was very attentive. Toward the end of our meal I had asked for wet naps. She came back to the table saying they ran out, but she brought me a damp napkin instead. Talk about being thoughtful! For everything and 3 beers it came to $125. That's very reasonable for everything that we ordered. We already decided we are coming back to try other things of the menu! read more

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Beautiful inside and outside seating. I would recommend sitting outside! Our server Paulina was great! Ensured that we got our food and drinks promptly and made sure everything was perfect. Started off my journey at Drift 82 by ordering their Marinated Steak Tibits. Tastes just as it sounds, PHENOMENAL. Thinly cut strips of steak with crumbles of bleu cheese on top, simply divine! The Ozu that the steak is marinating in is what makes this dish so remarkable. Beautifully medium rare cooked steak, you can't beat that with a few beers and a beautiful view of the waterfront. Then I ordered some Buffalo wings, crispy and delicious. Needed more sauce but still hit the spot. For our mains we ordered the steak sandwich. Probably the best steak sandwich I had in a long time. Juicy, Smokey and tender steak meets with a sesame seed bun with fried onion straws. The juice of the steak mixed with the ozu worked perfectly with the bread just soaking in the flavor. If your mouth isn't watering yet, you definitely have to stop by to Drift 82 and give these items a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

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The place was really nice, love the decors. The food was alright and it was a bonus they had kumamoto oysters. The food was average but the cocktails were the only thing I would complain about. Probably wouldn't go back. read more

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Here for a reunion with my sister who I haven't seen in 20 years. I had the MaHi broiled on a bed of risotto with pineapple salsa. It was Amazing! My sister had the ribeye. Cooked perfectly and very large. My son had the pork chop. It was cooked perfectly and delicious. Caprice salad was large and great. The mac and cheese, i am told was amazing. Service by Brieonna was excellent. Great venue on the water. . read more

Went to Drift 82 tonight and the place has gone down hill.. would not recommend unless you want to wait an unreasonable time to get your entree.. our waitress seemed to be the only one who knew what was going on .. all new staff that doesn't have a clue. And we have been going there for years , but wont be back.. read more

The service was amazing! There were plenty of seating options both inside and outside. We sat outside. It was really a nice view, spacious, and close to the bathrooms and outside bar. A must try item here is the spinach and artichoke dip with crab in it. This was by far better than any other dip of this kind in the area. It was a good portion and with other appetizers it could have been a meal. They have both valet parking and there is a lot of for parking. read more

Wow!!! Impressive!!! I have to say that this place gets it right 100% Thanks first to Elsie for being a proactive Host and taking charge when because of Mom's hip surgery we couldn't take the "High Top" table which was reserved for us and pulling it out and having her crew bring down three tables from upstairs down for us without hesitation. The next Thank you goes to Hope our wonderful waitress who even only being new to Drift 82 was the quintessential professional and made Diane's birthday diner for our small family very special. Anthony, the Manager, I want the Group who owns the restaurant to know that you sir are a gracious and welcoming person who has a great team and it's a pleasure to have the dining experience that you orchestrated for us. Mom, Dad and the rest of us loved Drift 82, the ambiance, the food, the drinks, the appetizers and deserts. Three of us had the Fettuccine with shrimp and scallops, mushrooms, shallots in a brandy cream sauce and Mom had the Fillets of Sole which Anthony de-boned and served table side. Brother had the amazing coconut shrimp and also the steak Tidbits while Dad had the Seafood fradiavalo but asked to make it in a white wine sauce because he's not a spicy eater, which they did no problem. We were all very pleased and impressed with the amount of food and the deliciousness of the preparation. We've found our new favorite place and will be booking any future gatherings and even romantic dinners here from now on. This is how to make customers feel loved! Thanks again Drift 82 The Toscano's read more

Drift 82 - Seafood in wine sauce - New American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Lunch was excellent! Although it was a cloudy day the atmosphere was very pleasant and the waitress was very attentive.

Lunch and a surprise baby shower for my granddaughter. Situated on Patchogue River an open air restaurant with a cool summer breeze. Food and service are excellent and you couldn't ask for better service. Especially serving a large crowd. read more

Had an amazing experience at Drift 82! The staff is very friendly and efficient and the food is excellent! My friend and I both were in awe of the selections on their menu. If seafood is what you're craving they definitely have a nice selection. I ordered the crab cakes and lobster bisque soup while my friend ordered a spinach salad with shrimp. Our meals were absolutely delish! The crab cakes were so tasty and moist! What I loved most about drift 82 is their on the seat dining. I loved sitting right on the water and enjoying the calm atmosphere. Such a great place to go to for summer! read more

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Firstly, I have to say I do quite enjoy the food and the servers we have had. I come here fairly often, and have never been disappointed on that front. That being said, their management needs to either be fired or have someone teach them how to properly do their jobs. I honestly pity the servers and kitchen staff. They are being unfairly punished by absolutely awful management. Food wait times are extraordinarily long -- I'm talking 45 mins to upwards of an hour. I believe this is because in the summer, they open their patio and nearly double their restaurant capacity, all with the same size kitchen. Management should be able to understand their kitchen's capacity, and that it cannot handle double the demand. As a result, the tension in the restaurant is palpable, as most tables are full of annoyed patrons who have been waiting an incredibly long time for their food. There needs to be some major overhaul of how Drift 82 is run. If nothing changes, I would warn anyone away from sitting down any time past 5:30 pm. And, if you do go, make sure to order as soon as possible. If they have any sort of rush in the summer, expect to be waiting for a long time. Also, please do not take out your frustration on your server. They seem just as stressed and annoyed at the situation as I'm sure you will be. read more

The food was pretty good... we had the seasonal sangria also which was delicious! The person at the door though was a bit rude, but our server def made up for it! She was super sweet and attentive. The view is also spectacular there year round! read more

Unfortunately my first and only experience at Drift 82 was not a pleasant one. First I made my reservation months in advance requesting a table by the water. When we arrived early we were told our table wasn't ready yet and to go to the bar. Fine. We came back at our reservation time only to see our table was given away and to be told we would have to wait 20 minutes or more for another table by the water. We did not want to do that so we settled on a table half inside the restaurant. Then came the waiting game for our drinks. Which didn't compare to the almost 2 hours it took for our main course. The server offered free desert to compensate. My $51 8oz filet minion, it came out on a white plate all alone. No garnish. No salad. Not even some parsley. I know I wasn't the only patron displeased with the service as I saw the manager speak to the table next to us and heard them complain as well. What an utter disappointment. And it was our 1 year anniversary. Really wish we had gone anywhere else. read more

Ended up here by mistake, but it turned out to be a happy accident. There was great live music, and we were able to get a drink pretty quickly. The atmosphere by the water was very nice. If I'm in the area again, I would definitely go back to try the food read more

Drift 82 - Rocket Fuel Cocktail - New American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

I love coming here with my family. I get the steak and it is really great here. I wish there was a bigger area to hang outside though but in time I know you will upgrade. Music is sometimes too loud inside when the doors are closed but hey I won't complain I enjoyed the music. I love how this place is moving up from what it use to be. Great job with this place. Let's get it going to be a bigger place. More customers mean more room... great food and place to have a nice dinner. Long Island style. Ok this is months later.... just had the BEST CHILEAN SEA BASS I have ever had. Wow I really loved what I just had for dinner tonight. The shrimp was amazing as well. We had a great time with great service by Lis. I recommend this restaurant for a nice time with your loved one or loved ones that we just had. Great family dinner and it was cozy with the dim lighting as it started to sunset. Thank you again. read more

Cute little nautical place with a full bar on the water. Service was great! Menu had nice options. We ordered the tnt salad or something like that-watch out it has a kick that I was not expecting-large salad with absolutely delish fried calamari and seared tuna. We also had lobster bisque-delish - and seafood chowder which was stock full of seafood and potatoes/carrots in a light creamy broth-I actually liked the seafood bisque better than the lobster bisque. The biggest disappointment and dare I say ripoff was the drift lobster entree. I have never thought about returning a dish due to size but I considered it with this dish. The price for the portion (over $40) was absolutely ridiculous! I would consider it an appetizer portion IF THAT. Perhaps it was a total 1/4 of a 1lb lobster. Not even kidding. Had I been the waitress I would have been embarrassed to serve that dish at that price. Although everything tasted good, that lobster entree made me think I will go somewhere else next time. read more

Great place to hand out by the bay with a really good drink and decent food. Reccomended read more

This has been a favorite spot for the last two years. Great spot on the water food has been consistently good. Drinks are good, atmosphere is very chill even when it's busy. Was there last night, it was a quiet night and we enjoyed the sunset. This place is casual and a fun place to hang with friends or for a date night. read more

Really great ambience right on the bay, maybe a little loud but great vibe. We had the scallops and the lobster both of which were fantastic. We can't wait to come back! read more

Drift 82 - Scallops - New American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Drift 82 does not disappoint! The ambiance is simply beautiful on the great South Bay w warm fire pits & lamps! The food was beyond delectable & the service was outstanding! The people we met were down to earth & so kind. It was a night to remember & we'll be sure to be regulars! Got love the name because it seems like people just drift in & out. The appetizers were a straight up 10+, the homemade seafood bisque was loaded w huge chunks of seafood, & the burgers were by far juicy! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed a Saturday afternoon lunch outside with friends. Many of us had the mani and/or shrimp tacos; lobster roll and one smoked salmon rigatoni. Prices were on the higher side as might be expected; six meals with 6 cocktails and a few soft drinks total came to $270 with tip. We had no appies or dessert. note: There was valet parking or a public paid parking option nearby. It's not an everyday restaurant for most but was a really spectacular break from the run of the mill restaurants. Also lots of boat traffic to admire and right on the water. Service was attentive; pleasant efficient and there was no rush to finish even though it was a busy holiday afternoon. Will definitely return and would recommend. read more

They used canned mushrooms. There steaks were 54 each for sirloin nothing came w the steak came out. All fat grizzle had to send it back!!!' Didn't even serve bread!!!!! Not going back anymore. Oh!!! Forgot. Calamari was chewey and overcooked. And more. read more

Love the outside seating , def very enjoyable. Food is fresh. And the staffs are great .

Decided to do just an appetizer type dinner. Best decision ever. Had three different ones. Oysters Rockefeller: these were a wow. Bacon, cheese, spinach. Perfectly cooked Lamb chops: another wow. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. You picked them up like a lollipop Steak tid bits: an even bigger wow. Bite sized beef. Super tender easy to chew. Seasoned with a sauce that will make you want to lick it up: read more

Very dissatisfied. Went with 3 friends this week for dinner on a week night. We had reservations and were seated promptly, our drink order was taken immediately and the cocktails arrived quickly. I have no picture of my $16 cocktail because it lacked anything exciting. The cocktail did have ice, it was The Entertainer and tasted just ok. The server took out order at about 7:30pm and dinner arrived by 8:40pm. Two of us ordered salads, one a wedge the other the TNT. The TNT with calamari (hot) and tuna (cold) was over sauced and I think the hot and cold combination was not pleasing (in my opinion). The other ladies order soup, crab cakes, and pasta. Not sure why it took over an hour??? The manager did approach our table and offered to comp drinks...which we appreciated. Just overall not impressed at all. The location is great, on the water, the menu is $$$$. Just not rushing back anytime soon. read more

Excellent food, excellent service, our waitress Jackie was so great, and Anthony- always wonderful! Thank you for the great food great drinks and wonderful evening! read more

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Very disappointing evening. My boyfriend & I arrived at 8pm we sat pretty quickly however our waitress did not approach us until nearly 20 min of us being seated. She finally came over, saying she'll be right with us...she wasn't even going to grab our drink order, so I asked her if we could then she said ok are you all ready to put everything in and I said yes. We ordered calamari to start then the Drift lobster and seafood fra diavolo. Everything took extremely long to come out. We nearly waited 2 hours for our dinner entrees. It was really upsetting, we went to have a good dinner and the food wasn't even all that great. I woke up feeling sick too. Overall night was not good, and service was extremely poor. read more

Drift 82 - New American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

I don't come here too often for the good food n cocktails. The cocktails were on point but the lobster roll was definitely slacking. Only offered as a cold option and it's seemed like they found the most stale bread to put the mediocre lobster in. Will definitely not be ordering that anymore. But the service was quick. And it's always comfy to sit by the fire with waterfront views. read more

Drift 82 - Burger n fries - New American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

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The seafood is great. The restaurant is on the water, which is very relaxing. Only drawback is that it's very pricey. read more

Great place in the Summer for sure!! The Winter can be a bit rough since it's on the water but great spot all year long!

Spent a beautiful Sunday afternoon dining at Drift 82. We enjoyed our chosen entrees very much, the Mahi-Mahi tacos that I had were excellent ! Loaded with the fish and the pico, colantro and crema ! Outstanding !! My Lady had a petit filet mignon with carmelized onions and a side of veggies ! Our appetizer was clams oreganata, which was tasty but short on the oregano, didn't compare to the same dish one might have in a traditional Italian eatery. Service was very good, very attenitive and charming, she was always there ! Very nice dockside venue ! read more

Thank you Anthony for arranging a wonderful family dinner Sunday to honor my father in law ! The servers Ryan and Katelyn were fantastic and attentive to all. The appetizers and dinner were hot and delicious! It was a fabulous night! read more

Dinner with friends. Reservation made to secure outdoor seating. Outdoor seating was awesome facing the Marina. Food was fresh and tasty. My Seabass dish was really nice. The scallops my friend had was equally tasty, not rubbery, cooked to perfection. Only drawback was the service which was extremely slow. We had Calamari starters which was yummy then had to wait almost 40 mins for our entrées. Other than this, I'd say definitely worth a visit for the scenery and fresh tasting seafood. read more

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After spending a lengthy amount of time off the dining out circuit because COVID wifey and I decided to finally man up & venture out for dinner last night. Wanting to ease back into it and not deal with the crazy V-Day crowds we decided on 2 days beforehand. Researching waterfront venues turned up Drift 82 and an appealing menu so we decided to take our date night down to Patchogue and check it out. Drift 82 has all the vibes most people are looking for when dining on the water: plenty of floor to ceiling window space for admiring the view, cozy distressed wood furnishings and an energy that strikes a good balance between being upscale and beachy - just enough niceties that you don't feel compelled to get totally dressed up but you also know you won't be coming here right out of the water in your swimsuit. The menu had a great array of options for seafood lovers and landlubbers alike. We decided on sharing the steak tidbits appetizer - very tasty, well cooked and adorned with just the right amount of blue cheese crumble so as not to overtake the meat. Chilean sea bass entree was superb, very well put together and nicely paired with some grilled asparagus, filling but not too heavy. Wifey thoroughly enjoyed her baked shrimp entree, and the sauteed broccoli we shared was terrific - yes you read that right, they managed to make broccoli highly enjoyable. The only complaint I had is that I felt the prices were a little steep - $20 for an entree portion of steak tidbits and $30 for some baked shrimp that didn't even come with a side feels a bit overboard to me. But overall it was a good meal and a fun night out thanks to the terrific service we received. It won't be an all the time place when things get back to normal, but I can definitely see us coming back again for another nice evening out. read more