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    Drift Raw Bar

    3.1 (21 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Raw oysters.

    The BEST oysters shucked in the CSRA! Service and size at a premium. Follow and catch the specials. Now you know.

    White Christmas
    Devin T.

    When for the Christmas pop up bar. They had about 12 cocktails on the list however the line were long for desert cocktail which were a lot better than the bar drinks. The view of the river was nice but seating was limited. No food was available.

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    Bob B.

    Tip: reservations are required for the first couple of weeks A new oyster bar opened in North Augusta. We were lucky to get a reservation for a Friday night on their 2nd week of opening. You won't know Drift existed unless you have Facebook because Drift Raw Bar took over the 2nd floor of Southbound Smokehouse. You won't see any signage letting you know this is a new restaurant sitting on top of Southbound Smokehouse. The outside patio leading into the entrance of the bar has been left unchanged and you can still sit outside and watch the Greenjacket game. Inside decor has been decorated with marina, ocean, seafood theme fits with its fresh seafood. Getting a reservation was easy thanks to the manager Mike that help accommodate our big group After hearing about their fresh oysters, I jumped at the opportunity to order Blue Point Oyster, Tuna Tartare, and the Shrimp Cocktail as soon as we sat down. My girlfriend and I ordered the Coal Miner's Daughter and The Signature Margarita after scanning through the menu. Our server Lauren told us the bar was behind and our drinks would be delayed. Our food arrived promptly. The oysters were fresh, raw and came with a slice of lemon with cocktail sauce and a Maurin sauce recommended by Lauren. A little condiment bowl with crackers and Tobasco accompanied the oysters. The oysters were delicious and the two sauces added to the flavor of the fresh oyster. Next was the shrimp cocktail, which was peeled shrimp hanging off a big glass with shrimp cocktail sauce for dipping with an added slice of lemon. Very delicious, something about the cocktail sauce added to the flavoring of the shrimp. Next came the Tuna tartare which came on three carefully cooked tortilla chip which was like a small square tuna sashimi on a tortilla chip. Delicious, but wish it was a bigger portion, but if you are a fan of sushi, do not skip this dish. Next, we order another round of Blue Point Oyster and the Seasonal Ceviche, the ceviche arrived in a dipping bowl surround by regular tortilla chips. The tortilla chip was not the same as on the Tuna tartare. The ceviche had cuts of jalapeno in it, but was not spicy but added to the taste of the ceviche. After the majority of my dishes came out we finally got our Margarita and Coal Miner's Daughter, which was well worth the wait, but the timing came after our food. To cap out or drinks Gullah Shrimp which was a plate of cooked shrimp tail, unpeeled with a slice of lemon and shrimp cocktail sauce. This was my favorite dish because drinking and peeling shrimp makes the time go by more enjoyable. My friends order the Cuban Club Panini, which he describes as the best Cuban sandwich he has ever had. Another friend ordered the Shrimp Roll, which came with a side of salad, which was memorable because he kept raving about it. Overall I would return for drinks and try their sandwiches and Filet on the menu. Our server, Lauren was the highlight of the night getting our food promptly. The drinks, which she warned us the bar was backed up, which cause a delay and confusion in our drink order and timely delivery. Another pain point for us was our large table, we had eight people. Sometimes there was a food runner delivering food to the table because it was not our waitress, they did not have a clue who the plate or drink it was for. For a large party, this was confusing. Since I was sitting on the opposite end, I usually ended up missing or not even hearing what was being delivered. Since this is a new business, they will eventually get the bugs out and I would not let the service deter the high quality of the food being served. Thank you Lauren for serving our big group, I will be back for more.

    Veiw of the river.
    Dustin T.

    CSRA desperately needed a place like this! First of all, the location, the ambiance and the views are stunning! The drink menu is great and the bar is open till 2am, which is great for summer nights, for sure. As for the food, we loved everything we ordered! The oysters were fresh, the Gullah shrimp was amazing, both the ceviche and the tuna tartare were wonderful. It's a raw bar, but they also have a panini and a filet on the menu if you want something different than seafood. Overall, our experience was wonderful and we will absolutely return soon.

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    Olivia M.

    Very good restaurant, service was fast and friendly. We went to try the variety of oysters and was not disappointed. Oysters were really good and facility was clean . Would visit again when in the area .

    All I could eat.
    Jeff O.

    First time here over price small portions. The manager did comp the meal. Don't come hunger.

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    This place is only good for the view of the river. The food was respectfully some of the worst I've ever had

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    I love a new local spot! Service was great, and the food was delicious! View of the river and SRP park is so lovely. Definitely recommend!

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