Went yesterday for mother's day. On a positive note the restaurant is beautiful. The food was just ok and all dishes needed to be hotter. Did I mention there was a plastic shard in the ceasar salad??? The biggest problem was the service. I can honestly say I've never had worse. People at tables near us were walking out because nobody was waiting on them.Finally after 45 minutes a server Michelle came to the rescue. She seemed to be the only one that knew what was going on. Obviously I do not recommend Drift! read more

First off, l must say that the ambiance and decor in the restaurant are exceptional. We sat at the revolving booth and that added an interesting element to what was an otherwise lackluster meal. There are a number of regional foods represented on the menu, but although that provides for a range of options it also does not reflect a clear identity for Drift when it comes to cuisine. That aside, our biggest criticism was how slow the service was tonight. We went in with high hopes but found ourselves waiting some time for each course to come out. I know good food takes time and perhaps if they were busier it would have made more sense but I do not believe the food we received warranted the kind of time it took to receive our meals. When we arrived there were only 3 other tables occupied in a what is a fairly large restaurant and there were waiters standing near the door. Unless they were shorthanded in the kitchen, we had difficulty understanding the wait. It would have helped if we were checked in on to let us know that the food was coming or to let us know that things were delayed but that did not happen. In spite of all that, I would have been fine until the interaction we had at the very end. The one thing that put my rating at a 2 star level was our experience with the dessert. We waited some time for our dessert which was surprising despite the long wait times for the appetizers and entrees because well - it's dessert. We had not ordered the souffle that the menu clearly stated would take 25 minutes to prepare because we had already been there so long and could not bear to wait any longer. My son simply ordered a vanilla gelato that he was excited about and after waiting for over 20 minutes, the waitress finally came and apologized to say that they were out of vanilla gelato. I feel like that is something we could have been told sooner. It would have given us the opportunity to change the order to something else. Instead, they tried to substitute it for something else we had ordered, but he was already disappointed at that stage. That experience was the final nail in the coffin. My son sat there disappointed and we were left with a bad taste in our mouths. I would be remiss if I did not mention that it was my wife's birthday dinner and although we noted it in the reservation, there was no mention by the server. At first I thought that dessert was taking longer because they had something planned but it ended up being an on brand delay for the establishment that evening. At one point my wife turned to me and said that she thought they forgot about us. In short - they have a great location with a great view and ambiance, but if you do not have the service to back it up, then it's just window dressing. I understand that sometimes restaurants are short handed and there are newer staff working, but as patrons - we made the 30 minute drive on a Friday night, paid the $20 to valet our car, arrived with high hopes and left deflated for what was not a small bill. We had ordered drinks for what we expected to be a fun and celebratory affair. If this was a chain restaurant like a Chili's, it would not have bothered us as much but when you pay a premium, you expect more. My wife and I frequent restaurants and have eaten at everything from "hole in the walls" to Michelin star restaurants. I like to think that we are patient and understanding as we have experienced a lot in a number of different settings. But I can tell you that the Michelin star restaurants certainly do not make you feel like an afterthought and neither did the "hole in the walls". Yet we felt like one tonight. If you are looking for a nice view and well decorated restaurant, this is a great option but if you also want good service where you are checked in on and shorter wait times between meals, I suggest you dine elsewhere. I really wish our experience had been different. read more

Slow service, hostesses sat us in a terrible part of the restaurant. This place appeals to the dumb rich folks who dont really know what is good food. Food was mediocre, misspellings in the menu, unless Ear Grey is a new type of tea? Server was shocked that we ate our food in a span of an hour... after waiting an hour for our food to even come out. Mind you the place wasn't packed. The ambiance is fine, it felt more of all for show because this restaurant has no theme, the name is drift but it just looks plain. Everything took hours to come out. Took 30 minutes to get us a Dessert menu??? Waste of time to be honest. Came in at 7:30 and left at 10. Like what???Not coming back again. read more

I attended the golden hour at Drift last night and I had an amazing time. the vibe was vibing and the food and drinks were exactly what I needed. I can't wait to taste the rest of the menu. read more

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Nice ambiance, amazing view , great service and great food! We ordered skirt steak, croquettes, rice cakes, and beets salad. read more

Drift - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

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Drift has a perfect location. You feel you are in another world and the view is breathtaking! I would never get bored of Manhattan view! The food is delocious. The staff is very friendly, especially Michelle, she is always smiley and happy to help with the food selection. My husband and I have found our spot: it's called - DRIFT read more

Was really excited to try this place however after being seated and while looking at the menu we saw a MOUSE in the dining area no more than 10ft from our table. We immediately got up to leave and when we told the waiter their response was "oh". No emergency , concern or anything. I get it you are by the water but if this is something you are aware of (which the waiters response it seems like they know) then you need to take care of it. 10/10 will never recommend. read more

We chose Drift randomly, as a convenient place to meet friends. The restaurant is lovely with large windows facing the Manhattan skyline. Service was welcoming and very friendly and the food was wonderful. We all chose the 3 course menu with various flatbreads, salads and soups. Everything was very good. We would highly recommend Drift! read more

Amazing food and service. must get the banana soufle. Ask to sit in Erik's section, he's very attentive and gives the best recs. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Loved everything about this place!! Ambiance 10 Service 10 Food 10 Can't wait to come back read more

The ambiance was amazing. The food and drinks were delicious. Murillo was very attentive and provided excellent service. Definitely recommend. read more

Drift - The drift roll The whipped ricotta - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

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This is a fantastic restaurant with spacious interiors and a modern vibe. The food was outstanding--nothing to complain about at all. Our server, Jose, was incredibly knowledgeable and even commutes from Long Branch every day! Every dish on the menu was a hit. Personally, I prefer Drift over the Blue next door. read more

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Food is okay, nothing great. Service is also okay. Ambiance is good. It's not worth it for the price. It's ridiculously expensive for what they serve.? (Even the valet is $15.00 used to be $10.09) read more

Michelle treated us with so much care and attention. She brought out desserts for a birthday which was so sweet. It was exceptional service. She was so sweet and so attentive. Will be back for her! read more

Drift - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

Great Service by Michelle And great Ambiance. Saturday Dinner was a great experience!! read more

Food was wonderful! Had the halibut and was fresh and perfectly cooked. My Dad had the skirt steak also looked amazing. Good service made our evening that much better. Good place I'd come back. read more

Drinks were 10/10. Food was great, tasty, sushi was fresh. My server Murilo was very attentive and helpful. Would definitely recommend! read more

Drift - Leche martini & Queen of the night - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

Was intrigued by this restaurant when it first opened, as it has such a nice view of NYC. Came for the first time tonight and the food and ambiance was great. our waitress Michelle was super attentive, friendly, and helpful at accommodating us. would definitely recommend and come back! read more

Location is beautiful. We sat outside and enjoyed our meal, but the inside was truly stunning. Food was good. My guests had sushi, which they enjoyed and remarked how fresh and tasty everything was. I had the spicy rigatoni, which was good, and maybe I'm just used to larger plates, so I was disappointed with the small portion size. Flatbread was good, a little too burnt on the edges for my liking... But everyone has their own preference. Prices of dessert are astronomical. While I take into consideration the location and prep time, $20 for a banana soufflé is a little absurd. Nonetheless, we were here for a celebration so we enjoyed that and the pear & apple bread pudding, which was also tasty. For special occasions, I recommend. read more

Excellent service, exceptional atmosphere, and fantastic steak!! Adam was delightful (5 star!) my new favorite venue. Great place to spend a Friday evening on a cold winter night. Mezcal cocktail was exciting, especially when paired with top notch sushi read more

Drift - Main dining area - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

The food is delicious and the service is very professional. We had a great experience! Sam was our waitress and she was fantastic! Very helpful in providing great food recommendations. read more

First, wow the place is beautiful and pricey so my expectations were very high. I went for lunch on a weekday and ordered the Drift Burger medium rare with an iced tea (which I didn't see on the menu.) When the burger arrived I was incredibly underwhelmed. It seemed small, like the size of a McDonalds Quarter Pounder but with a handful of shredded lettuce on top and the fries were in a smallish metal cup that just looked unimpressive. Not a good start. The burger was well done and not medium rare and the fries were meh. I've had much, much better burgers at most diners. Again for $26 you would expect much, much more. The waitress came around and asked me if I wanted another iced tea. I thought maybe it was a refill so sure. The bill comes and those iced teas which were in a smallish glass were $8 a piece! INSANE. I waited at least 20 minutes for the waitress to come around with the bill and he bill with tip was $54 dollars for a very disappointing meal lunch. I would not recommend this place. read more

Beautiful restaurant! Bartenders top notch very attentive ~ good drinks! The food was mediocre at best, nothing special!

Amazing food and drinks! Our server Marilo was absolutely phenomenal, genuinely friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. read more

Drift - Amazing food and drink! our server Murilo was absolutely phenomenal, genuinely friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. - New American Near Me - Weehawken, New Jersey

Our wonderful Bartender Agnes made some great cocktails and recommended amazing pasta dishes.. the Spicy Ricatoni Vodka was very delicious and the Homemade Paccheri Pasta was out of this world delicious! but most of all Agnes is the prefect bartender to have.. super friendly and she knows her stuff! We will be back read more

Most delicious oysters! The ambience is amazing! The cocktail was delicious. I love the rotating booth!

The food and service were both awful. The angliooti pasta was super sweet and difficult to eat. The sushi didn't taste fresh either. The halibut wasn't grilled but fried instead. We order cheesecake for dessert and it wasn't fresh. You are better off going to Blu on the Hudson, which is right next door. read more

Nicely decorated modern space. Food is below par. Our server was poorly trained. It took 15 minutes and 3 reminders to get ice for a glass of water. When our server did not materialize with ice, we asked a bus boy. His answer was: It is not my job. Prices are way too high for the offerings. Drift is literally next door to the Blu on the Hudson. As such, it is a direct competitor. Food at Blu is not too spectacular but a couple of notches better than at Drift. In conclusion, we will not be returning unless a major food quality improvement takes place. read more

Definitely recommend dining at Drift. The food and service was excellent! Anderson took great care of us. We will back for sure! read more

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

Amazing food, ambiance and service. Anthony was great. Sushi and banana soufflé was excellent !

Amazing experience! The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and the drinks were amazing as well. Service was friendly and attentive, especially our waiter Jesus. The view was beautiful and I would recommend Drift to anyone looking for a great dining experience. read more

Drift was AMAZING! The food was divine and so was the service. We were having dinner with my childhood friend and we hadn't met in a while. The server, Anthony, was so kind in making sure we were well looked after. As a result, we had the best evening. Thanks! read more

Love this place! frequent customer - Jamie Joshua and Agnus are the most friendly and cordial staff I have ever met! Truly feels like "home" when I visit. read more

went out with girlfriends for birthday dinner and had such a great meal. Michelle was our waitress and was outstanding . highly recommend

Good food and service overall. the octopus and skirt steak were highlights. Make sure to ask for Michelle--she took great care of us.

Food is delicious, ambiance is amazing, especially the outdoor space. Feels like you're on vacation even though it's 5 minutes from my house! Our waitress Michelle was fantastic, she went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of. Highly recommend!! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. Recently dined there with a group of 8 and the experience was awesome! Service was great and the menu was fantastic. Highly recommend the pizza as appetizer and the spicy rigatoni! Some of the best I've had. Drift is a great addition to the Weehawken waterfront. Can't wait to go back! read more

The food was amazing. Our server, Michelle, was great. Very respectful and so kind to our party. I would highly recommend coming here!

We came as a family here for mother days dinner. We made a reservation and arrived 15 minutes early, so we were told we had to wait, which was understandable. 30 minutes after our reservation time, we are still standing waiting for a table. Then a hostess comes by and tells me that she can get us a table, but it is near the bar, and she has to push the tables together to make a table to accommodate our family of 6. 15-minute passes and we are still standing. The original hostess tells me they are understaffed; they do not have enough staff cooking. We finally get a table outside. It is cold, someone is smoking a cigarette. It took forever to get a waiter over to our table, finally the waiter comes to our table. He is very nice, and takes our drink and food order. My daughter did not have a plate setting. No napkins, silverware, or even a glass for water. The waiter forgot to bring that, but another ancillary staff brought that over. We were given bread plates, but they forgot to give us bread. When our food came, it was cold, needed salt badly, portions were extremely small. When you order, you get the main course, like steak, and that's it, not any rice or Potatoe or vegetable. if you would like some side, then you need to order additional sides. We normally go to Blu on the Hudson, and they are a little more expensive but the overall experience is amazing. I will never go to Drift ever again. I am not sure if the entire staff was just overwhelmed, or if this is how it is every day, but that restaurant is poorly managed. If your going to go out to dinner with a family of 6, and you know your bill is going to be over $500.00, you are expecting good service, delicious food, amazing drinks and an ambiance. At least some music or something. Drift clearly needs a makeover and better management. This was the worse restaurant I have been in a long time, but again, our waiter was nice and he tried his best with the poor team he has to work with. It was the difference between Lowes and HomeDepot. :=( Shelliza Diaz read more

I arrived 10 minutes early for my reservation so I could get seated earlier but that is not what happened. It took 45 minutes for me to get a seat with my family and friends. The staff kept telling us that we were about to be seated then they would just leave for 20 minutes. The food was cold and the portions were extremely small. if you want to eat here and be full make sure you had eaten something before. Lastly the atmosphere was terrible there were tons of no smoking signs but when someone started smoking write in front of the waiter. The waiter just stood there and left. Overall the food was very bland, cold, and small portions. The waiter time is horrible. Finally the atmosphere is horrible just like the drinks. read more