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    Drift on Mill

    4.5 (46 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Happy hour specials

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    Brussels

    Good food, good service great cocktails! Salmon was a bit undercooked for my liking but flavor of sauce was good. My fiance's chicken was amazing! Would go back. A little bit loud but nice overall.

    Smoked vanilla blossom old fashioned
    Marlyn V.

    We came here on a Friday afternoon for drinks at the bar (we ate somewhere else so not a food review). I really loved the clean decor of the place and drink selection. Although it was not a huge menu, it had a good variety and we enjoyed our drinks. The only thing I would say is that there was not much of an ambiance or chatty bartender vibe going. It looked like a few people were having business meetings or just grabbing a bite or a drink and wanted to be left alone. I imagine it might be a lot more different at night, so we are looking to return and update our review.

    Lamb Special
    Jim R.

    Went on a Sunday night and were seated in the bar area. It was on the noisy-side because of football games on the tv but not overly so. Next time we will ask for a seat in the dining room located as you enter. The place itself is very interesting looking with the staff all being friendly and informative. The menu is interesting and somewhat on the expensive side. The shared Drunken Mussels simmered in beer, garlic, basil and Andouille Sausage was a generous and delicious start. The Lamb special with a very good sweet mint sauce and mashed potatoes was again a large portion and was very good. The Steak Frites was on the disappointing side with the Frites tasting better than the steak and its sauce. Full bar with both bottled/canned and Draft beers. Will return to try some of the other interesting things on the menu.

    French roast chicken and a Drift burger
    Rich R.

    Tried this place for dinner after watching a performance at the Bristol theater. We first stopped at the Hardware Distillery for a delicious martini. We arrived around 7 pm on a Sunday night and the restaurant bar room was hopping. We sat in the quieter room, but it was still quite loud. Some soundproofing maybe would help. Our server Leigh F was very nice and attentive, an asset to the place. I got the Drift burger and it was enormous, about 1/2 in thick. I asked for the blue cheese mashed potatoes and my meal was delicious and highly recommended. My partner got the French roast chicken and it was also a huge portion. Leigh explained that the wait for food was a tad long because of the chicken. My partner had a problem eating it as it was half of a chicken, wasn't cut up and a bit of a mess although very tasty. We'll be back.

    Had a wonderful meal with my wife at Drift on Saturday. The food and drinks were fantastic.  My wife loved her Toasted Marshmallow.
    James M.

    Had a wonderful experience at the Drift on Saturday night. The food and drinks were fantastic only surpassed by the service. My wife loved her Toasted Marshmallow martini.

    Filet with vodka risotto. Really great
    Michael S.

    Great service! Great food! Great atmosphere! Really enjoyed the entire experience. We will be back .

    Fish Taco - A fish taco is presented on a small white plate, filled with a piece of cooked fish, topped with pickled pink onions, sauce, and chopped vegetables. The taco is made with a soft flour tortilla and garnished with additional toppings. The background shows a brick wall and a bar area, indicating a casual dining setting.
    Chelsy B.

    OPEN ON MONDAYS! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the food was killer. I spent $48 on this whole meal plus one drink not pictured. All of it was very good. Happy hour prices can't be beat!

    Poke Bowl.
    M. B.

    I had an excellent time here with my best friend. The food never disappoints and the staff goes and beyond to conduct themselves in a professional + respectful manner.

    Kenneth M.

    Been waiting for this place to open for months. I wanted to go with the steak, but wasn't that hungry. We got the Calamari as an appetizer. Very good. My wife got the Salmon which she said was delicious. I got the burger and fries which was very good. The entire meal with a couple drinks was like $110, which is average for a good meal. I would go back again. And get the steak this time ! The atmosphere is very nice, along with the bar (where we dined). I do recommend giving this place a try. Good food/ Good atmosphere.

    Margie K.

    Service was great , food was delicious , very nice atmosphere ! Had a steak ! Was made just as I asked , pink with no blood , very tender n tasty . Brussel spouts for appetizers ,they were delicious , went there for Terri n Katie's birthday dinner , we are all October babies , mine was last week ! I had lobster tails from another restaurant , LOVED THAT PLACE also ! We also had drinks , very tasty and refreshing . Check them out while in Bristol

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    Michelle S.

    Refreshing menu with a cozy atmosphere. The drink menu was diverse with IPAs on draft and hand shaken cocktails. Friendly waitstaff and quick service. Happy to say they offer military discount and have a kids menu! We will be back soon!

    Emily J.

    It's nice inside and was perfect for us dodging a downpour! Staff were pleasant enough. We ordered a couple of draft beers, lobster Mac n cheese, and a crabby patty with a side salad. The food was good, but not good enough to justify the price point; I thought the slaw was overpowering on the sandwich and the Mac and cheese was a big Smokey for my husbands taste.

    Nice presentation for the birthday guy!
    Eugene K.

    Another great restaurant in Bristol! We brought our son here for his birthday. The food was unique and delicious, the vibe was cool and comfortable, and the staff was attentive and fun. We started with the Mexican Street Corn Ribs, which had a chili spice, so it had a nice kick. The oysters were also worth getting. One nit: We got the Bang Bang Shrimp, which wasn't great. It was buried in cheese and sauce. For the main meal, I got Steak Frites - which was amazing. Cooked perfectly with a nice chimichurri (which I got on the side, but next time I'll get it on the steak). Two of us had that. Two others had the crabby patty, which got good reviews, too. For dessert, the staff sang happy birthday - which was unexpected and sweet.

    Scallops with risotto

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    Service friendly and accommodating. Great food and drinks. Will be planning on going again next time in town for show

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    Good atmosphere, great wait staff, very great menu. Will definitely be back there for more

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    Amazing, full off of a lobster roll! Never had a bigger lobster roll in my life. Finally worth the money!

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    Wanted Mexican food (actually margaritas lol) after bowling with friends and Mill Street was under…read more2 miles away from where we were so it was an obvious decision to try them out. The restaurant is in this cute little area with shops, restaurants and bars and is a popular destination because when we were leaving out after finishing our meal the place was jam packed and there was at least an hour wait (but no wait when we came in thankfully). It's important to note that this is NOT authentic Mexican food ... but it was pretty good nonetheless. The margarita flight was cute and gave us the ability to try a few flavors out before committing to a large one. The favorites were the white peach and pineapple margaritas (the other 2 in the flight were the traditional and prickly pear). We ordered the Crab Mexican Street Corn for an appetizer and while it was loaded with crab, it wasn't Mexican Street Corn ... it was seasoned corn with old bay and a few other ingredients topped with crab. I ordered the Steak & Shrimp Combo Fajitas which was a nice portion size (I took 3/4 home) and the flavors were pretty darn tasty, but when you order fajitas you expect the "sizzle" and these didn't have that nor were they have the right temperature ... they were just warm when I wanted and expected them to be hot. The refried beans were yummy despite them not looking too appetizing but the rice was too soft. Service was good overall and pricing was also reasonable. If we're in the neighborhood again and in the mood for margaritas we may just stop back in.

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    I'm so glad we had reservations!…read more Met with friends today who really wanted yummy German food. This was their favorite spot.. We had a fantastic waitress named Terri. She recommended the pierogies . We did get a plate of pierogies as an appetizer, and it was quite enjoyable . For an entrée, I got the Hühnerschnitzel. Chicken! It also came with some beautiful sauerkraut that was purple and quite beautiful. It also came with buttery spaetzle dumpling ! I could only eat half of it. It was quite delicious, but I had to save room for dessert too! I also enjoyed a cup of hot decaf coffee & the apple strudel for dessert and we split it. It seemed so perfect for this chilly evening!! Everything was absolutely wonderful and so charming and I would definitely come back. And if I had my ukulele, I'd write a song about it because it really was delightful.

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