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    Drift Kitchen & Bar - Hutchinson Shores Resort

    4.0 (386 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Italian
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Byron S.

    We have enjoyed several visits to Drift as we take advantage of the nearby beach. The service is friendly and helpful explaining the daily food options and beverages. We have eaten on the patio and the bar, both were comfortable. If it's windy out, the patio can be a little tough. You don't have to stay at the resort to enjoy the restaurant. Make sure you stop by and give them a try. It's worth the stop.

    Vanessa O.

    Such a cute restaurant on the water. I visited here after a spa appointment. It's right above the spa so that was convenient. There's a parking lot and valet is also available. Everyone was super nice. My server came immediately with the menus and took my order. I went with the Cuban punch, some crab cakes, and fries. Quick lunch. Everything was delicious. So much flavor. And very filling. A nice little gem.

    Delicious lobster bisque.
    Dino D.

    We moved to Port St. Lucie a month ago, and we wanted to have lunch by the beach, so yesterday we ended up in Hutchinson Beach at Drift Kitchen & Bar. It's a beautiful place, we sat on the terrace with a nice view of the ocean. The food was delicious, I had the lobster bisque and the Margarita pizza, my wife the mahi burger and my nephew from Montreal the shrimp tacos. Kim our server was efficient and super friendly, compared to the hostess that could've put a smile on her face. The prices are reasonable. We should go back there soon!

    Karina A.

    Celebrated my fiancé and I's engagement here right after he proposed in our hotel room. The food was great, it did take a long time because the restaurant was so packed but it was worth the wait! We ordered the Spinach & Artichoke dip to start, and shared the Bucatini Carbonara which was my favorite dish we ordered! The crème brûlée was also super yummy Our waitress was fabulous and we loved celebrating our engagement here!

    Slow Braised Short Rib Seasonal Pan Roasted Vegetables, Parmesan Mushroom Risotto, Cabernet Reduction

    So in the area in a solo trip. Went for a girls night with an old friend to catch up. The place was busy but we were able to still talk and not yell over each other. Bartenders were a bit on the slow side but once they came over things went a lot smoother. We started w a drink, had a salad and main dish. I attached photos. Food was cooked perfectly! It was dark at night so no view for me but heard it's excellent. Will be visiting again and can't wait for it.

    Wedge with grilled chicken
    Diane R.

    Great 1st time experience!! Really luv eating at the beach. Place is really really cute, nice menu options. I had the mahi tacos, 3 lil ones but just enough, fish cooked perfectly, nice slaw on them with yummy aoli. Fries was my side nicely crisp and seasoned. Husb had turkey club wrap he enjoyed; shared some tuna poke cups very yummy tuna was cubed nicely in a taco shell. Others raved about the lobster bisque, wedge was yummy w grilled chicken. Definitely will come back!! Service was perfect!!

    Short ribs with risotto
    Pat B.

    This is my new favorite restaurant. Every time I go I am well pleased with the food. The locale and scenery can't be beat. The ocean view, the modern sleek look of the restaurant itself, the wait staff...all superb. The rock shrimp linguini, the tacos, the short ribs, the filet mignon...every dish cooked correctly. Probably this is the best place on Hutchinson Island for fine dining at dinner and casual dining.

    Short Rib
    Christy S.

    Had my birthday dinner here and it was fantastic! Started with the Broken Caesar which was large enough to split. I got the Shrimp Linguine, delicious pasta. Hubby got the Short Rib with mushroom risotto. The food was absolutely fantastic, so delicious. Our server Gennie was a delight, very knowledgeable and friendly. Restaurant has the best view of the ocean, clean and comfortable seating plus a delicious menu. I highly recommend!

    Salmon with potatoes and spinach.
    Alex B.

    Stayed at Hutchinson Shores for the weekend. We had plans to go elsewhere for dinner but the weather was awful. We decided to eat at Drift Kitchen and Bar, which was a blessing in disguise. Service: Excellent service and amazing cuisine. Our server was LeeLee, she was friendly, attentive and very welcoming. Food: My husband ordered the lobster bisque and honestly, it was the best lobster bisque we've ever had huge chunks of lobster. My salmon entrée was great too. The desserts are all amazing. Plate presentation was also executed perfectly. Highly recommended. Ambiance: We sat by the window and the view is amazing. It never gets old. Overall, it was a great experience, and we will definitely return in the future.

    Such a beautiful view - but the two appetizers we ordered were both a disappointment. The calamari was rubbery and overcooked. The spinach-artichoke dip was served with stale bread. Our server tried - we had to wait for manager approval to remove one of the appetizers. The overall feel was that they were understaffed and disorganized.

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    Delicious food in a beautiful setting!Server was great too!Couldn't find a more perfect setting to celebrate my friends birthday!

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    Avoid. WAY too slow of service. Food okay. Nice ambiance but waited over thirty minutes for lunch.

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    Good weather, good parking, good decor, Good seating, good view, good service, good food and good time a10 as top rating!

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    Wonderful atmosphere and food. Staff are usually very friendly. Interesting crowd that it attracts but all in all nice place.

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    Ask the Community - Drift Kitchen & Bar - Hutchinson Shores Resort

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes. Gluten free pizza.

    Are they available for breakfast?

    Yes they have a great buffet daily as well as menu choices

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