Came here tonight for a friend's birthday. The service, drinks, and food were amazing. Our server Murilo was very attentive and made sure everything was perfect. Had the skirt steak cooked perfectly. Lock and key drink was very good. Miyazaki roll was also very good. You can taste the quality. The spicy rigatoni and whipped ricotta is also a must. Will be back again. read more

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Packed for dinner on a Saturday night! We had cocktails at the bar beforehand, and liked that it was tucked away from the rest of the restaurant - it gave the bar a cozy chic vibe. The sushi was great, as were the flatbreads! Wine list was somewhat limited. Service at the start of dinner was good - very attentive and friendly, but it declined throughout the meal. We had a hard time signaling for water refills, dessert, and the check which was surprising given how attentive the staff were to start. read more

Wonderful venue for a birthday celebration. Service was phenomenal and the food was perfection. We celebrated a special friend and so glad we were able to do it at Drift. Everything we ordered was extremely tasty and because there were 5 of us, we were able to share and taste everything. Definitely going to be returning the next time I'm in town! See you next time!!! read more

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Our host Anthony was the best! Very attentive and good recs! We loved the rice cakes and branzino! Sushi is really good too!

This is a tough review to write because I am very torn after visiting Drift for the first time. The food was absolutely delicious, but the service and wait time in between each part of the meal was not great. It took about 30 minutes to get our entree after having appetizers and then another 20-25 minutes to get our dessert after our entrees. The food itself was really great and if this review was solely based off of that, I'd give it 5 stars but unfortunately the service made it pretty hard to leave an overall positive review. read more

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Drift offers great food, amazing views of the NYC skyline and a remarkable costumer service! Make sure to ask for Michelle, she was amazing! read more

Drift - NYC views - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

Really good food and Anthony was great!!! Order the sushi and short rib! The beef tartare and bread pudding were also great.

The bartenders here suck period. Been 5 times and it never gets better. Place is overpriced and the food is for dogs

I came to Draft and had a great experience. Derby was an amazing server and took great care of us. The food was delicious, the music was good, and the place had a great vibe. The staff was very friendly. I would definitely recommend this place, 10 out of 10. I can't wait for the summer so we can sit outside, enjoy the nice weather, and the great view. read more

Drift - Carrots and ravioli - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

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What a phenomenal place. Service was great. This place might be near, but they are off to a great start. We started off with a drift roll, which was my favorite. The happy ending role was very good as well. Then they had this Miza something roll with seared Wagyu beef. The sushi is incredibly fresh. Yes the price point is a bit high, but the quality of the food is excellent. The only negative was that I went with two other friends who ate too much of the rolls and didn't leave me enough. Then we had a tomahawk steak, which was very good overall. I thought it could've been a little warmer. They may want to consider hot plates for the steaks to keep the steak hot. we had these french fries that were called Jenga fries that might've been the best fries I've ever had. And the polenta was great as well. We started off with McCallen's and it was a really nice pour at the bar. Then we had a couple of bottles of wine, which were superb. an excellent night. read more

Drift - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

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Everything was amazing from start to finish. Truly and exceptional experience. The tableside wagu tartar was divine! Our server, Ryan, was beyond attentative. This is a must try restaurant with superior service. read more

NYC quality restaurant in Nj. Our server Ryan elevated the experience with his service. Highly recommend!

The food, the service and the view...all spectacular! Our server, Etnik, was spot on with his recommendations and was very knowledgeable and personable. We will be back! read more

Drift - Oregon Pinot Noir with a view! - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

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Came here on a Wednesday night with 5 friends. The place itself is beautiful and the view is amazing. The staff were attentive and helpful. The food was very subpar. They served us the worst tomahawk steak we have all ever tried. The rolls at my local sushi place are better than what they served here. The octopus appetizer is the only thing I would order again. The drinks were also enjoyed by all. I can't believe a place that looks so amazing yet can't serve a decent entree. read more

New Year's Eve Dinner for a couple of newlyweds. Ambiance is a 5, the restaurant is beautiful. Service was just fine. The server was friendly but did not come to check in on us after any of our courses were delivered; we had 3 courses. Drinks: "Cabana Kid" mocktail- as a non drinker I was excited for this because blood orange and vanilla pair so well together. Unfortunately, It tasted like a cup of syrup, I had to send it back and got a N/A beer in its place. First course, appetizers: Squash Soup - unable to be split for 2 guests, which is understandable but not great customer service. I understand maintaining the presentation and consistency of the dish, but the presentation was simply soup in a bowl. Sharing a soup from one bowl is not ideal. Whipped ricotta - the best dish of the night, but the focaccia that was served with it was stale. Second course, pasta: Duck pappardelle - needed salt and I expected much more flavor from duck that is cooked in its own fat. There was also no visible mushroom in the dish, the hen of the woods was completely missing. Agnolotti- the pasta was thick and dry, needed to be cut with a knife, proper agnolotti should be very delicate. The stuffing flavor was far too bold for the light cacio pepe sauce. Final course: Short rib- the portion was tiny, the meat was unseasoned and the sauce was broken. I hate to say it, but this dish is disrespectful at $48. Dessert: Didn't want to trust it and drove to Insomnia Cookies instead. Final thoughts: While the menu looked promising and I had very high hopes, the delivery was poor. There are many regions represented on the menu, yet there is no fusion of them amongst the dishes. Having sushi, pizza, pasta and French as stand alone dishes creates confusion and a lack of identity. There were some highlights to the meal, but they were completely overshadowed by the faults and that is why none are mentioned. I am sure this place will succeed due to its location and ambiance, but I won't be going back to have a meal, nor will I recommend it. Total dinner cost for 2, including tip(no alcoholic beverages): $231.00 +$20 to valet my car with a tip . read more

Needed food after moving and picked the first place we saw on Apple Maps. Have to say our party was throughly impressed. Our server, Anthony was amazing and extremely attentive. The food was fabulous, we order the pasta, sushi, and rice cakes. Would come back here. Wait staff was all amazing and on top of things. read more

Amazing spot!!! Came here four times Alexa is amazing most try the pawns and chopped salad.

It was our first time eating at Drift. Michelle was our server snd was excellent. She was very attentive, especially since i almost spilled the mignonette sauce. As soon as it happened, Michelle was there to fix the spoon. Our water glasses never went below 1/2 full. For appetizer we had east coast oysters and octopus. My husband had the ny strip steak with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. I had the miso glazed sea bass with sesame bok choy. I was hesitant to get this because i'm not a big fan of bok choy. This dish was excellent! Even the bok choy. Michelle gave us a complimentary dessert. I had dark chocolate gelato and my husband had pineapple tangerine sorbet. Everything was great. read more

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Drift away..service was horrific!!! Waited over 20 minutes to put in drink orders and the food was ok but check their neighbor out Blu on the Hudson or Haven and experience the full service of a five star restaurant as this place made me want to go to Shake Shack for better food and service!!!!! Run don't drift away!!! read more

I had high expectations for Drift, especially since the space was once home to a Weehawken legacy (IYKYK). My first experience here was a birthday dinner courtesy of my best friend and she knows how to treat people - so we truly dined from soup to nuts. The place is beautifully decorated, with an eclectic selection of table styles ranging from bar high tops to traditional seated tables - although, I'm not quite sure what the theming is suppose to be. They obviously chose the decor with purpose, from the mosaic walls to the warm lighting and mahogany-wood touches. We arrived a few minutes late for our reservation and the restaurant - save for the bar - was dead. When we checked in, however, the hostess made us wait a few minutes which was a little off putting. In any event, we were able to wait by the bar and it was packed - in fact, it was standing room only. (Maybe the bar is where it's at here.) They offer a lot of fun, seasonal cocktails with cutesy names and interesting ingredients like blood orange and elderflower. When we finally sat down, our server promptly came over - I believe his name was Anderson, and he was truly excellent. He was just the right amount of helpful and courteous and wasn't overbearing, which is a tough balance to keep. The menu - in my opinion - is a little small. It is also priced on the high side - and I get it, you're paying for the location here. However, the food should be spectacular for the price and I can truthfully say it wasn't. I don't mind paying for good food, but this was not it. Some things were very tasty, but I wanted to LOVE everything. It could have been the items we chose, but again for the price they are charging, everything on the menu should hit. We started with the whipped ricotta and chopped autumn salad. The salad was actually delicious, but the portion was definitely meant for one and not shareable, as it came on a small appetizer size plate. The ricotta itself was delicious - it has a lovely smooth texture and the maple was a excellent addition - but the focaccia was just passable (although perhaps I'm bias, as I will admit I make a mean focaccia). But the true kicker here is we paid 23 dollars for bread and cheese - the profit margin seems through the roof on this. For entrees, I opted for the skirt steak (which came described as having 'crispy potato jenga') and chimichurri and my friend had the filet - which, for a exorbitant price tag of 62 dollars - was serve a-la-cart, so she grabbed a side of the mashed potato puree. My steak itself was truly excellent - apparently, it was marinated in brown butter and coffee overnight, and it resulted in an extremely tender and rich cut of beef unlike I've ever experienced before. Truth be told, the chimichurri sauce (which is heavily cilantro and vinegar based) did not pair with the warm, decadent flavor profile at all, and almost seems like a waste to even serve with it. In addition, the 'crispy potato jenga' turned out to be six (yep, six - because I counted) half-cut, undersalted steak fries - aka, just a menu gimmick. My friend's filet did just not appeal to her - while she didn't say anything specific, she just wasn't blown away by the flavor. (And also, how costly would it be to dollop a scoop of mashed potatoes on to the plate to say it comes with a side? Although, that might not be the move because the potato puree had no flavor whatsoever, and IMO it's really tough to screw up mashed potatoes.) Let's move on to dessert. I opted for the bread pudding to split - while it was described as 'apple and pear,' I don't think I came across any fruit whatsoever. The caramel sauce the waiter poured on was the best part. It was a fine dessert but again, if you're spending 15 dollars for bread pudding (which is literally made up of one the cheapest food materials on the market), I want my mind to be blown. Ultimately, Drift has a lot of potential to be an excellent spot with some tweaks, specifically to the value of the food. A restaurant like this needs to be sustainable in order to keep up with the cost of the real estate, and I don't see this happening. While high quality, the taste of the food does not justify the cost. Drift may serve Wagyu beef, but if the dish itself doesn't impress anyone, the customer is going to leave feeling disappointed. In addition, how much does it cost to put some kind of potato side with the filet? Or to make true, genuine hand cut fries instead of the hokey labeled 'crispy jenga'? Things like that can only get a business so far, and Drift may want to reevaluate the food experience they are giving to the customer. read more

Drift is a beautiful restaurant with great views, impeccable service, and served very good food. For appetizers we had the Autumn Soup which was OUTSTANDING and the ricotta served focaccia. The focaccia was good, but I had much better focaccia bread at other restaurants. The ricotta it was served with was very good. For entrees we had the acorn squash agnolotti and the Alaskan King crab gnocchi. The acorn squash agnolotti was FANTASTIC! The Alaskan King crab gnocchi wasn't good! The gnocchis were very small and not pillowy soft. They weren't tasty and neither was the sauce it came in. For desserts we had the bread pudding and the coconut rice pudding. Both desserts were good with the bread pudding being slightly better. I didn't care much for the dessert menu and there were no chocolate options. Desserts were good, but nothing I'd order again. We would definitely come back and try some more dishes. I recommend dining at Drift in Weehawken! read more

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We had our first time at Drift Restaurant for happy hour food and drinks, and it was amazing! I can confidently say that it's the best restaurant in Weehawken, NJ. I can't wait to try their outdoor bar when the weather gets warmer. Also Jamie was our bartender everything from food and drinks he recommended hit the spot read more

Drift - Almost Normal.. this was the best mezcal drink I ever had - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

A little overpriced for the food. Decent but not incredible. Apps came out quick but entrees took some time. Service was good overall and ambiance was unbeatable. read more

Drift - Octopus - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

During the nearly 3 hours we were at Drift waiting for our food to come out I had plenty of time to contemplate what the issue was. It wasn't the quality of the food. Once we eventually got the food everything tasted great. The steak was perfectly cooked. So much so my son wanted to eat whatever was left on the bone. It wasn't our server. Ryan was doing whatever he could to speed up the food service. I could see him running back and forth from our table to the kitchen. No I think the issue is the space is just too big for the size of the team they have cooking the food. They just can't keep up, which is what led to a very poor experience. Waiting 55 minutes from when we put in our food order to when our cold appetizers came out or waiting another 55 minutes from the cold appetizers to our steaks coming out. That's just way too long. Now the key question is if that is the customer's issue or the restaurant's issue. The manager on duty certainly made me feel like that is expected on a busy night and we should have known better. Atleast that was his excuse he kept leaning on. I've never managed a restaurant before so I don't know the stress he is under but when I ask a simple question "how long do you think it should take from when we put in our order to when our steaks come out?" I would hope if I was a manager I could come up with a better answer. Because what I know for sure is nearly 2.5 hours is way too long. When we booked the reservation I was wondering why Blu was completely filled and Drift had plenty of openings. I guess I got my answer. Would I recommend Drift? Absolutely the food is great. Just go at 5PM on a Saturday not 7:30PM. They weren't able to handle the prime time service. It's unfortunate. read more

Went for a brunch on Saturday and we were the only ones in the restaurant, but it still took over 2 hours for apps, lunch and dessert. There were only 9 and many people working there but the service was super slow and food semi cold. I don't think they are used to serving a large table. The food presentation could use some work. Very disappointed in the food quality and temperature. Lobster Benedict was serves not with a poached egg but almost hard boiled with soggy English muffin. The avocado toast also was served on soggy bread. The location and decor is beautiful but they have some work to improve upon on the kitchen. Valet parking is also $15 alittle insane. Probably not going back but rooting for improvements and success as we need good restaurants in the area. read more

The ambiance and decor is beautiful. We started with the Grilled octopus with white beans, it was delicious. Our server Murillo was excellent. My wife had Sushi and I had the Flat iron steak. Our girls had chicken tenders and fries. The food was great. Drinks were excellent! Would recommend this place. read more

Drift - Sushi - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

Stopped by here for the first time after work! I've seen the sign for the opening for some time now so I was excited to stop by. We tried out happy hour and let me tell you, the bar fills up extremely fast. They open at 5 and almost every seat was occupied by 5:10. Luckily, we were one of the first ones. The drinks were all really good and we tried the flatbread, ricotta, and bao buns. My favorite was the flatbread. The ricotta was a little sweet for my liking. The restaurant is def a special occasion spot or a nice date. Def will be back for a drink! read more

Atmosphere, ambience food everything at this place was top-notch. I travel from New York and took my best friend away for the weekend for her birthday and we went to this place randomly and it was the best decision we made. We will definitely be going back. read more

Drift - Statue by the front entrance that is dope - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

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Drift opened in recent months in Weehawken, and thus far, it's been worth the wait and then some. We first tried it out via takeout, and it was fantastic. This thus encouraged us to try in-person, and it was even better. We tried the croquettes and a special fig & prosciutto flatbread , which were great. For entrees, my husband went with the skirt steak, while I chose the sea bass. Both were exquisite. Our server, Andy, was awesome, and the place's decor is unmatched. We've even adjusted valentine's dinner plans to make it here. I highly recommend this new place. read more

Drift - Skirt Steak, Sea Bass and brussel sprouts - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

Excellent! Food, service and ambiance. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Great views.

"Every bite was a perfect balance of flavor and texture--elevated yet comforting." Thank you, Anthony for guiding us through our meal and drinks. read more

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had a wonderful time. it's a beautiful restaurant, the food was great and our server Etnik was amazing !!! highly recommend read more

Our dinner at drift was wonderful with a warm amber, cozy lit setting . Service was exceptional and our waiter's name is Alexa.

Jesus was our server and he was incredible!!! So sweet and the best waiter ever. This restaurant has the most beautiful view, absolutely delicious food, amazing drinks, and gorgeous ambiance. A 10/10 experience that I would recommend to everyone!! read more

1. Terrible service! Waited 50 minutes for appetizers to come out. Never saw the waiter again until we asked for the check. The food was not brought out by the waiter. 2. The man entrée was small, expensive, but tasty. One side order of mashed potatoes was more like mashed potatoe soup! Another side, order of carrots was pathetic! I couldn't believe they served it with a straight face. The manager was kind enough to remove it from our bill. 3. Three stars only for the atmosphere. Seemed like a very nice date place- if you don't mind poor service and overpriced food. 4. I've been to Blu, which is literally attached to Drift. Blu had a great atmosphere and the service was amazing and the food was excellent. read more

Cocktails, dinner, ambiance, and Murilo (our waiter) were all awesome! Great new local spot that we will be returning to! read more

Drift - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

- Convenient location along the Weehawken waterfront with a view of NYC (and all the commuter buses). - City pricing. Enjoyed the lychee cocktail, beet salad. Oysters - Maine ones were ok. Flatbread was good. - Valet parking is $15 - they support both restaurants and it tooks them a while to get the car. - Menu has a decent number of options. - Server was great but was a bit MIA at the end. - If you have a kid, there is no kid's menu. They have kid's cups. High chairs are for normal height tables. Which is fine. And while there is family bathroom, there is no changing table - so we had to scurry out of there. Asked the front of the house about this on the way out and I felt their answer was "oh yeah? Too bad". One tall guy said they ordered one, without looking up. - They seem to be really busy/fully booked so make a reservation. Although the tables looked roughly half empty when we left around 7ish on a Friday. They let us walk in and we sat next to the bar. - They opened a few days ago and need to work out the kinks so we probably won't be back for a while. - If I were to compare the vibe with Faubourg and Blu, I think both of those feel more welcoming with a younger kid. Maybe if they are open during the day in the future. read more

Party of two reserved a table for the NYE pre fixed menu priced at $150PP (Tax/gratuity not included). The restaurant offered valet parking at an additional cost of $15. Due to the rain this was a helpful. We were seated by a large window with a view of NYC next to a side door that kept being opened by other restaurants goings in an attempt to enter back into the restaurant without using the main entrance. I had to ask the host to lock the doors due to the cold air that hitting directly to our table. Our waiters greeted us and explained the menu but was not attentive thereafter when we were ready to order making our wait to place an order 30 min + to order. The pre fixed menu was very limited and did not have good options. The better options were offered as add on for additional $$. We ordered two crab Louie's for an addition $15 each on top of the pre fix $150 per person as an appetizer choice. The chef gave us two potatoes balls as an additional appetizer on the house. Those were tasty as well as our crab Louie's despite the very small portion size. We ordered drinks from there menus which cost $18 per specialty drink. The drinks were delicious and well made. We had the octopus as our second dish which had pork inside. We were a lil surprised due to it not being disclosed in the description because we both don't eat pork or beef. Our entree choices were chicken and bass fish dish that neither of us finished due to the lack of flavor and gaminess of the fish. At the end of the night our bill was $515. To be very honest our experience at this restaurant was not the best. We both left very disappointed at the quantity of food served, the waiter not being attentive and the overall quality of the restaurant to host a NYE dinner. Sadly we will not return or recommend. To be very honest we've spent less money and had far better experience at other restaurants. read more

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This is our first time here and having a great meal and being served by Anthony G. He is friendly and making our evening fun. We had sushi rolls and salads -delicious cocktails. We are sitting outside which has a great vibe and covered as well read more

My husband Frank and I live across the street. Since day 1 it's been amazing. Jaime, Natasha, Kim, Gabriel, Nico are amazing!!!! We love the service, drinks and food. read more