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    Drift In

    4.0 (185 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Shelly M.

    Service started horribly. Group of 4 sat at the bar and the bartender seemed flustered and he'd rather be anywhere, but there. Ignored us to the point, if we weren't in time constraints with limited options, we would've left. Thankfully, Dante came in to save the day especially since the original bartender forgot to make our drinks. The calamari was OK. New York prices, but that's expected. I wish the service was better so we could've enjoyed more items from the menu

    Amanda S.

    Overall really nice experience! Glad we made a reservation for our group of 3 for an early sat night dinner, the place was poppin. Very quick and friendly service! The food was great- the fish in the fish and chips was actually perfect, the breading was thin and crispy and the fish inside moist with a perfect texture. Caviar tater tots was a win, and I loved the big pickle so much! My companions were pleased with their lobster BLTs, they looked great. Definitely a solid spot!

    Fish and Chips
    Joseph D.

    I think it's a cute place to have a quick bite and drink outside, especially for people watching along the greenway. The location definitely is a large sell for the place and would be the only pull for me to return again. We had the fish and chips and the calamari. Both were pretty standard I would say; they tasted good. Their zero-proof drinks were pretty good though, albeit pricy. I tried the Watermelon Mint Limonata which was good. One thing that was kind of annoying was that you couldn't ask another server for assistance. We couldn't find our server anywhere, and we wanted to order cake. We flagged someone else down, who told us that she couldn't put the order in for us because she wasn't our server. I haven't really encountered that before. And then when we finally found our server he said the cake would take less than 10 minutes to come out so we ordered it but it ended up taking 15-20.

    Crab dip
    Daniel G.

    We came here for dinner at sunset and it was honestly just about perfect. The crab dip was meatier than most I've had and actually didn't feel overpriced for the size of the portion. Same for the lobster salad sandwich, salad and fries. The views were great and despite being crowded, it didn't feel too noisy and the service was good. Would recommend- definitely make a reservation though.

    Blt Lobster Sandwich and crab dip
    Lizzy K.

    Truly a NYC gem, impeccable vibes- excellent waitstaff, beautiful views especially at sunset, fun vibrant music, and of course great food. Casual but upscale. Food and drinks came out quickly. We ordered the crab dip, lobster blt, and side of fries, everything was fresh, delicious and well seasoned. Lobster BLT for $27, and a small side salad is not terrible! Our waitress, Emily - even though it was her first day - she made sure to answer all of our questions and she was such a pleasure! Although there are no bathrooms or indoor space, it is close enough to public bathrooms.

    Dana L.

    Came for the oysters and the view. Oysters were very good. The watermelon cocktail was delicious. The Caesar was okay, I was disappointed that the shrimp came out cold. There also wasn't enough dressing. A good spot for oysters, cocktails, and watching the sunset.

    Fried chicken sandwich
    Trevor B.

    First time at Drift In and won't be my last. The service was great, and the staff was attentive and friendly. The cocktail was delicious and wound up having two. The shrimp was good, and I love both sauces that came with the shrimp. The fried chicken sandwich and fries were cooked and tasted perfect . I wanted to try some other menu items. However, I was full between both drinks and food. Much love to the staff and the manager Jason for making my experience at Drift In memorable.

    Dinner time
    Angie C.

    Never been here before. Very friendly off the peer. Great location, restroom right next-door. The waiting time did not take long. The food was amazing. We had a salad that had heart of a palm never heard of that, but that was freaking amazing and delicious oysters. A little on the expensive side, but they were amazing. And my lobster sandwich was freaking good. Never had a green tomato. I definitely will go here again. it does have a small menu.

    Savannah W.

    Oysters were fabulous and fresh but the tomato and watermelon salad was not as fresh. The sauce was a bit light but I liked the herbs. The triple filtered water was $1.5 each person for charity water! prime location for after a run.

    Sunset from the restaurant
    Anne L.

    Drift In is a lovely, outdoor, riverside establishment in the West village of New York City. My mom and I were exploring the West village one evening and I thought it would be nice to have drinks by the water and watch the sunset. The sunset was absolutely fabulous sinking down behind the buildings in New Jersey on the other side of the river. The ambiance of Drift In at this time of day was absolutely charming, with the vibrant sunset across the river and the string lights illuminating the venue as twilight falls. We were lucky in that we walked up on a Saturday evening without a reservation, and managed to get a table within 15 minutes. I would however recommend a reservation if you are planning on eating dinner here. The place was pretty busy and the bar was full but it quieted down around 9:30 p.m. We drifted in just for drinks and apps, and though the menu was quite small the selections sounded tasty. The cocktails were quite good and I suspect they change seasonally, because the ones on selection when we were there were quite fruity and seemed like summertime cocktails. I got the Tropicalia, which is a watermelon and vodka cocktail. Very refreshing and tangy in it's simplicity. For food, we went with the caviar tater tots. This is an absolute must if you stop at Drift In! The perfectly crisp tater tots are a hearty helping, definitely enough for two people to share, and are served plain with the caviar and accompaniments on the side. The caviar is trout caviar, and the accompaniments are sour cream and pickled onions. To die for. I will say that Drift In is rather expensive, with the cocktails ranging from $15 to $20, and food ranging from $15-$35. The more casual vibe of Drift In would lead me to believe the prices would be cheaper, but at the same time it's a waterfront restaurant in the middle of Manhattan, so high prices are not shocking. If you're looking for a more upscale or romantic type of ambience or dining experience, I would look elsewhere, but I would definitely recommend Drift In if you're meeting up with a friend or two for a casual drink or a light meal, especially if your plans fall during sunset and the weather is nice!

    Watermelon mocktail
    Lily M.

    We popped into Drift In around 7:30pm on a Sunday without a reservation and luckily there was lots of seating. The outdoor vibes are great with the hanging lights and it's in a great location. However, we had major issues with our service. After being seated it took 15 minutes to get any waiters' attention with two even ignoring us after asking us for help. We finally were able to order. The watermelon mocktail was good, the cocktail wasn't to our liking. The key lime pie was a miss for us, it's not worth it. It was more like an ice box cake than actual key lime pie. Our main server was MIA the whole time so we finally paid with someone else and then our server chased us down when we left saying we hadn't paid and wouldn't verify it with their colleague we paid. Something was off on service this night. Overall the vibe here is nice if you're looking for a drink outdoors by the waterfront but I wouldn't have high expectations for food or service.

    Artichoke dip
    Almira F.

    Great place to sit , people watch , enjoy the outdoor over some drinks and grubs close to the water on a nice summer or mild temperature weather. Our server was on point , helpful and attentive ( gave some good recommendations on food ). A place to have a drink or food from a walk to and from downtown and uptown . Views of NJ but if you're into water views , definitely worth it . Less than a 10 minute walk to little island , meatpacking or west village ( and the subway )

    Fish and chips portion in 2 plates
    Kateryna Y.

    A very nice place with a wonderful view, Fish and chips portion was so big, that it's more than enough for two people. Prices are quite reasonable. Good atmosphere and good service

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