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    Drift on Mill

    4.4 (53 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    DRIFT ON MILL ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Upscale
    Happy hour specials

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    Heather K.

    The car show brought us to Bristol and we had to walk Mill St. We haven't been down here for quite awhile and although Cindy's and Loretta's have long since closed their doors New places are popping up to compete with Itri and Naked Brewing. Drift caught our eye and WOW I'm glad it did. With Brunch offerings every Sunday along with live music and endless pastas on Wednesday nights. Drift is raising the bar and is an entire vibe on Mill St. A handful of tables by the bar and a separate dining room or outdoor seating - all unique in their own way and each offer a different feel in the restaurant. Our server was a delight. So excited to tell us all about the place and answer questions along the way. She kept our glasses full all the while tending bar and other tables. The vodka chicken sandwich was well done, tasty and crisp dredged in a thick vodka sauce and adorned with cheese. It did come with tomato but it was a little odd like it just didn't belong. I just added it to my generous side salad (an option instead of fries). This salad was packed full of fresh greens, cukes & tomatoes with a most delightful dressing. His French dip was full of flavor with tender med rare beef delicately sliced thin and high. The au jus that accompanied it was a nice compliment to the sandwich. We sat in a comfy booth with a view of the bar TVs and close enough to enjoy the live musician. A perfect place to grab a quick lunch and we will definitely be back!

    Vodka sauce chicken sandwich & Caesar salad
    Neferteri G.

    This was my first time dining here, and it did not disappoint--everything from the fresh, flavorful, and hot food to the well-made drinks exceeded my expectations. The quick, friendly service and the decor that perfectly matches the restaurant's theme created a great atmosphere. I'm already looking forward to returning for dinner, especially to try their seafood dishes.

    Steak Frites
    Nik K.

    I have been eyeing Drift since my partner and I dined at Itri (which is across the street) this summer. I finally made a reservation for 4:30 pm on Saturday. We arrived and were greeted and seated promptly. Our server asked if we had chosen our drinks. I went with the Mele Kalikimaka (Christmas Vacation reference) and he decided to go with the smoked old fashioned. We went with the Mexican corn ribs for our appetizer. I must say this place clearly has "mixologists" bc the drinks were FANTASTIC! Our appetizer arrived maybe 10 mins after our drinks. The corn ribs were tasty. I liked the cojita cheese that was paired with the aioli and other spices. For entrees we decided to try the beef tips with risotto and steak frites. The wait time was 20 ish minutes, but still not too long. Our entrees arrived. The beef tips arrived "shredded." I was surprised bc I expected actual beef tips (pieces). However, the beef was sweet, savory and delicious. The risotto was okay. My partner let me try his steak and I lived the chimichurri sauce. It wasn't the standard chimichurri. This sauce was a little more savory. My partner was so focused on his steak that he didn't try his "frites," but I did. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the frites were truffle frites instead of regular frites. Needless to say, I enjoyed them nonetheless. Although, I was full from my entree, I opted to try the Nutella stuffed churros. Well, let's just say they arrived hot and were the perfect ending to our meal. The churros reminded me of fried Oreos and I live for fried Oreos. Our first meal at Drift was fantastic. We can't wait to return.

    steak frites   **this was their second attempt at medium rare, only few pieces had a touch of pink. the portion was very small**

    chose this place for me and my boyfriend looking for a nice date night out. we like oysters & martinis, the menu seemed to check the boxes for us. we walked in around 815 on a Sunday. we knew they closed at 9 & we're not planning to overstay. our server was kind & made our cocktails too, Leanna is her name i think. toasted marshmallow espresso martini & lychee cocktail was good! ambiance is ok, we were seated on the bar side. servers wear tshirts, this place is nothing high end or fine dining at all & we were under the assumption that it was semi fine dining just from the menu. allllll was well - until the food. ceasar & buffalo shrimp were good, nothing special. i got the vodka bolognese rigatoni, it was not great but i still ate it, just nothing special. my boyfriend orders steak frites, comes w truffle fries! she asks the temp, he says medium rare. the steak comes out, it is cooked well done! really badly overcooked. the truffle fries just aren't truffle at all, my boyfriend smells a piece of the steak and we were fully convinced it was pork or turkey at a point. our server takes it to be recooked and it takes 20 minutes for a "medium rare steak" :/ we kind of lost hope after 10 minutes. it comes out again at pretty much the same temperature & we just kindly decline. short overview: nice bar/local restaurant with good cocktails. i don't recommend this place for food at all!!!!! go for dinner anywhere else, i heard the place across the street might be better? that menu is promising but they're delivering 1 star results. i missed the oysters, they were out by time i got there.

    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.

    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.

    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 .

    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.

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    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!

    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.

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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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    cool place. $15 for 6 shrimp. enough said. The bartender was and absolut sweethe but the prices were crazy

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

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