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Drift - Opal Sol

4.7 (29 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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Half order of chicken tagliatelle
Suzy Q.

4.5 stars!!! Delicious lunch out on the lovely patio with a nice sea breeze, very attentive waiter, and delicious food. Highly recommend.

Susan Z.

Good seafood and the wait staff were ready to please. We ordered the seafood kabab. The kabab had shrimp, lobster and scallops that were fresh and we also enjoyed the margarita flatbread. It was a whole pizza and we could have had just had the pizza. A bit too much food for us but enjoyed the food and ambiance. Preston was an attentive and kind server and we loved seeing the sunset from our table. This restaurant is located in the Opal Sol and we highly recommend it. We topped off the meal with the dark chocolate gelato. It was decadent and we would order more if we weren't so satisfied with our meal. Happy eating!

Pappardelle Bolognese
Tee L.

The Pappardelle Bolognese was so good. They gave me so much sauce I actually asked for more noodles to keep eating. We got a full serving. Service was excellent. The interior decor is beautiful. We had a great experience.

Rachel M.

My first impression was that the hostess was very friendly & welcoming. After that, I think our server was the direct opposite. I asked for recommendations. He mentioned the steak, pappardelle, & grouper. I asked about other dishes and he read directly from the menu. It's a new restaurant so since there's not as many pics, I found some in Trip Advisor. I ordered the salmon & my husband ordered the pappardelle bolognese. I liked the salmon. It was sweet & savory. There is a tomato and olive tapenade in it. You don't really taste or see the olives it's all mixed in. This was fine bc I don't care for olives. If texture is something people may not be crazy about, the couscous may give that texture vibe, but it didn't bother me. The pappardelle bolognese was ok to me. The server said they make the noodles in house and it's a must try. It was ok. Happy to see they did have a lot of sauce. At the end, we had a Red Velvet dessert, topped with strawberry frosting and strawberry jam with chocolate fudge on the bottom. This was free for our anniversary. It was very much appreciated. I think our interaction with the hostess and the dessert were the best part. There was definitely a different warm vibe with the interaction with her and our server. Just as a side note, parking can be validated when eating at the restaurant. You pay $15 for parking if you validate, & it's valet. We parked across the street from the hotel for $3.90 an hour with Park Mobile App in case we wanted to take our beach stuff out of the car after dinner. Also if you need a group private room, there is a nice one in the back. It maybe seats around 15 people. There's a nice view of the beach too.

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Tina S.

The ambiance is stellar. We had a reservation for 2 for lunch. We opted to eat inside although you can sit outside. We ordered blueberry Nojito and perfect storm punch which is very strong. To start we go foccica with cheese and blueberry spread, wild mushrooms flatbread, crispy chicken sandwich with fries, chocolate pudding for dessert. Food was tasty but a tad bland. I wish they had more egg based brunch options. I recommend them as a cute outing but be prepared to pay for the ambiance.

Japanese whiskey + Guava + sea foam (aka egg white)  So perfectly balanced!! Loved this drink!
Maribel T.

The entrance to this beautiful restaurant is so picturesque!! You need to take a photo there when you arrive! The staff were very attentive! We went for late night drinks - let's just say the bartender knew what she was doing!!! :) so yummy!

Beef Tenderloin (filet)
Julie F.

We came here to celebrate my birthday and had an amazing time! Jess was fantastic at describing the options and gave great recommendations. We got the octopus, the filet, and the steak frites and everything was delicious, 10/10. We will be coming back next time we are in Clearwater!

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Great dinner, great cocktails. Great service. Ken was attentive, accommodating and thoughtful.

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3 months ago

Fantastic food and service! We went for both dinner and breakfast several times during our stay at Opal Sol. Everything was wonderful!!

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5 months ago

Food was absolutely incredible. I have have had the fish tacos and the pizza, would recommend both

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10 months ago

Great service provided by Ward. Great hospitality and made sure we were satisfied! Food was delicious

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10 months ago

We live locally and this is by far oneof the best meals we've had in the area. Ned was our server and he is top notch. Highly recommend!

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Great view, not a good experience, 15 min for drinks, dinner service was very slow, steak overdone

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I have been vacationing in Clearwater and a happy Bobby's customer since 2001....I just visited…read morethis place for the first time since 2018, longer than I would have liked. I made reservations for 7:00 - only for NO ONE to be there! Turns out they are only open on Friday's and Saturday nights now from 5:00 until 8:30 even! Super short hours. To say I was shocked that we were the only table at the restaurant the entire evening is an understatement. Absolutely not a single other table was there. We questioned whether or not the place was going out of business. Our sever was friendly and stuck to the script when we asked a couple different times if this was normal.... Food tasted extremely mediocre for the price. Not the same menu they used to have - either in what is offered or in the physical menu itself. Just a printed off piece of paper - again, I was stunned. Ambiance was absolutely zero - Lady Gaga blasted from the patio music, with the once beloved striped canvas totally missing from the patio atmosphere. The seats and tables were even falling apart. I understand there was a pandemic and hurricane Helene prior to our visit, but wow is it sad to see this place gone so downhill - and charging you top dollar for it.

A Classic Bobby's…read moreBistro sits behind its more famous sire, Heilman's Beachcomber. Heilman's has been there for generations and was always the habitue of older seniors. When Bobby's Bistro opened it seemed to have a (slightly) younger vibe. Today there seems to be no difference between Heilman's and Bobby's. The menus are exactly the same. Bobby's is clean and comfortable and service is professional. Food prices are high-ish. Bar and wine prices are quite reasonable. This is one of the few places that still have complimentary bread service--much appreciated. I had the scallop appetizer and it was very good. Next was a nice side salad that was included with the entrée. My main dish was their deservedly famous fried chicken. It was a half chicken in 4 pieces with a thin and delicious crust and not greasy. This is the fried chicken that every other restaurant should aspire to. It came with very good (not over-cooked) green beans and perfect mashed potatoes and gravy. Bobby's (and Heilman's) are classics. They might not be modern and flashy and the patrons skew old, but these restaurants know how to do everything right.

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Forlini's is always a great experience! Excellent true Italian cuisine! New Year's Eve dinner was…read morefantastic! The Lamb was so tender and perfectly prepared. We had a table of 12 and all of us had excellent food. Drinks were delicious and perfectly made. Love the Espresso martini! This is a family owned restaurant and it shows in the personalized service, excellent food, and an atmosphere that makes you feel at home! Perfect for a romantic evening out or to gather with friends, Forlini's is the place to be! Definitely a place to return to again and again! What an excellent way to bring in the New Year, any special occasion or just a nice evening out!

The food was mediocre at most and extremely overpriced for the quality. If I wanted this type of…read moreItalian food, I would've respectfully gone over to Olive Garden or made it at my house from scratch. As an Italian, this was almost disrespectful to my heritage... I remember four or five years ago, using fresh garlic, not much garlic powder, it made it grainy and disgusting. And again, four or five years ago, it was so much fresher, and the quality was so much better. The cherry on top for me was the Kraft Parmesan and the shrimp cocktail that look like it came from the grocery store that cost $18 for four them (it should've not even been more than $12) if your charging $18 appetizers and $32+ meals you can't bring processed Parmesan. However, the sausage and peppers were very, very good and salad that is what is all was worth in the meal.

Drift - Opal Sol - seafood - Updated May 2026

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