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    Drift Beach Bar and Restaurant

    3.2 (37 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Tacos, Pizza
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    The Drift Bar is a beautiful space, but unfortunately, that's the only positive thing I can say about it. The service was awful -- the bartenders were more interested in chatting with their friends who came to visit than serving customers. It was nearly impossible to get a drink, even while sitting at the bar. As for the food, my husband ordered the crabcakes, which were a total letdown. $20 for three tiny bites served on a metal tray with zero presentation (see photo). For that price, you'd expect at least a garnish or something that shows a little effort. It's clear the focus here is more on style over substance. Would not recommend and definitely won't be returning.

    The name of this establishment. Terrible workers. Useless.
    Harry S.

    Customer service and manager at Drift were appalling. Had us waiting despite us having a 6:45 dinner reservation. Told us we had to wait another 45 minutes after us already waiting 25 minutes past our reservation time. There were plenty of open tables and staff walking around. So no real reason was given to us. Extremely unprofessional. Never going back.

    Chicken & Mozzarella pizza
    Lauren T.

    We had been excited to try this place since the remodel! We went on a Friday night - there was live music until around 8 pm. Great indoor and outdoor seating and vibe. They were slammed - our service was very bad but they were very under staffed. Our drinks that we started with were awful - lacked flavor and alcohol. We then ordered a bottle of wine and it came out warm. We asked for an ice bucket but it never came so we used ice cubes from our water cups. We started with the mussels appetizer and loved them! The sauce they were in was a little spicy and they were steamed perfectly. We also loved the mozzarella pizza and the watermelon salad! The items we did not enjoy were the clam pizza (it was dry and came out cold) and the poke bowl. Would probably go back to the bar area for happy hour - definitely not for dinner.

    View from the outdoor dining area.
    Rachel N.

    The best part about this place was the view from the outdoor dining area - it overlooks the beach, but still has a covering in case it rains. The music was a little loud which made it hard to hear conversation. The food was good but nothing special. Typical beachy menu. I was a bit disappointed with the drinks. The drinks menu seemed to have interesting options, but they were not the most well balanced or delicious when they arrived. Service was great - our food came out pretty quickly and the waitress was very attentive. It is also worth mentioning that the prices were rather high, but that tends to be the norm at similar trendy beachy restaurants. I would come back if it was the only place with reservations available, but I was not wowed.

    Battered cod
    William L.

    I'd give 2.5 but definitely not three stars. First time visit after coming to LBI for 12 years and I was not impressed. Made a reservation for my family of 5 for 4:15. Seated promptly only to end up next to the bar with 15+ obnoxious golfers telling putting war stories. Completely ruined any sort of experience. Meanwhile the entire restaurant was empty. Seating made no sense, when it's my wife and 3 kids under 11. Burgers were fine, drinks and apps were fine. I ordered the battered cod (fish and chips let's not be pretentious) and I threw them out. Literally fish sticks. Soggy tasted and smelled strongly of fish (that's bad) and I did not want food poisoning so right in the bin. French fries were pretty good though and the servers were good and apologetic. Have to say I will not be coming back again and I recommend everyone else stays away. Oh and bill plus tip was $170

    Tuna steak
    John C.

    One of the best dinners we've had in LBI in years. Everything from the apps to drinks to entrees was delicious. Friendly and attentive staff. Patio nice and open as well--will definitely be back!

    Blackened salmon
    Mary Ann G.

    We had a great meal with friends here. The open air dining area was perfect for a breezy day we wanted to feel outside but we're warm. The food was great. The service was quick and very a friendly staff greeted us and waited on us .

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    The bartender was extremely rude and unfriendly. It was honestly shocking. We will not be coming back to this bar.

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    3 years ago

    so pretty ! Food & drinks excellent. I liked the atmosphere. It was right on the beach.

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    Good food and enjoyable atmosphere. Enjoyed food and drinks on a girls weekend. Got to sit outside as well!

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    You can't call yourself a "beach bar" if shoes and a shirt is required. Do not recommend.

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    4 years ago

    I really liked the atmosphere and decor. Most apps and the lobster mac were good. Lobster roll was pretty mediocre.

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    Breakfast? Lunch? Dinner? It's all yours anytime of the day. We opted for breakfast (although they…read moreare known for their wings). The young man who was our server was very friendly and helpful. The decor was seaside diner. Ordered at our table...a large western style omelette, fluffy and full of the extras, a French Toast egg sandwich (clean plate club), a plate with a pancake, over easy eggs, home fries and toast, all cooked perfectly. I had the triple decker grilled cheese with bacon and tomato (I think it was called the Happy Waitress), so good, bacon perfect. Recommended!

    Stopped in at Chicken & Egg while in LBI with some friends. I ordered the Redneck Benedict, which…read moresounded like a fun twist on a classic, but it ended up being just okay. The flavors were a little bland and the chicken was cut too thick, which made it less enjoyable to eat. The home fries that came with it were also disappointing -- they seemed reheated rather than freshly made, and just didn't have that crisp, flavorful kick you hope for at a breakfast spot. My friends had different dishes, but their reactions were similar -- nothing terrible, but nothing memorable either. We all left feeling like the food was a little underwhelming overall. The bathroom was serviceable but not especially clean, and while the service was fine, it wasn't anything that stood out as particularly attentive or warm. On the positive side, the decor was pleasant and gave the place a nice atmosphere. Honestly, that was probably the highlight of the experience for me. If Yelp allowed half-star ratings, I'd give it a 3.5 just for the vibe. All in all, Chicken & Egg isn't a bad place, but it didn't really impress. With so many options around, it's not somewhere I'd rush back to, but I wouldn't call it a total miss either -- more middle of the road.

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