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Driftaway Cafe

4.3 (706 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Seafood
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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DRIFTAWAY CAFE ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Kim R.

We stopped by recently on a Friday evening. We were searching for a place with a good variety on the menu and Driftaway Cafe fit. We chose to seat our party of 6 on the patio since the weather was so nice. Unfortunately we regretted that decision once the live music started. Although the patio area is fairly small, the gentleman chose to use an amp. While the music was decent it was just entirely too loud to enjoy our meal. We couldn't speak to one another at all after that except for his break. We noticed another table relocate inside after a few minutes, which we should've done too...just a tad harder for a bigger group (with elderly) unfortunately. The young lady who served our table was decently fast but not the friendliest. The food was pretty average overall, but my French dip was quite good and seemed to be the most enjoyed. Lowdown: good options and portions, fair prices, average service, but avoid the patio at night if you're there with family to enjoy a mealtime visit.

Fish tacos
Adam K.

Came here on a Sunday for lunch and right upn entry, we got a friendly greeting and given directions to where we could sit on the back patio with our pup. They had a surprising number of beers on tap and the service was very quick but the real star was the food, both in taste and portion. I had the red fish which was the catch of the day and it comes with such a large (and delicious) filet that the bun can't even fully close! Also had some remoulade drizzled on and would 100% order again. My wife got fish tacos and they came with 2 pieces of fish per tac, had a great crunch and flavor. For a casual lunch that is also a really good value (and has a huge area if you bring your dog) would highly recommend!

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Wendy P.

My friends Cuban sandwich was good and the broccoli cheddar soup was was very good. Inside is decorated very nicely with a bay and sky theme with boats and birds on it. Service was great.

Tanya J.

Overall, this place is really good for the location and price. There needs so be a deep clean in this place- it's one of those where you catch a word of something unpleasant when you walk in. It could be the carpet, or it could be the location (there's a creek in the back and you know how humidity impacts buildings here in SAV). There were also a lot of flies where we sat, that's just never a pleasant experience while you eat. The view if you sit towards the back is serene, we saw so many creatures and critters. Now that I got that out of the way, let's talk about food! I will say that the food options are a lot! There's something for almost everyone, I don't recall seeing many veggie or vegan options. The corned beef hash is probably the best I've had in the greater Savannah area. The menu except says "not your canned corned beef" and they are telling the truth! The chicken biscuit it also delicious. There's plenty of indoor seating, and the the bar looks like a cool place to sit and hang. When we left, live music was getting started. Service was spectacular. Our waitress was very attentive, even as the brunch crowd started to pick up.

Scored flounder
LaUrAlEe B.

Stopped by on a bustling Thursday around 6pm, 4 diners. Two of us wanted something seafood, other two were uncommitted to a preference. Service was pleasant and attentive to begin with but our server seemed to get over tasked and the last part of our dining time we had to search for her for refills, etc. Shrimp and grits and Pastafarian with scallops entrees were enjoyed by both diners Salads were abundant and fresh Great wildlife viewing ( cats, raccoons, deer) next to a little creek/ditch behind the cafe, as much food was outside to entice Fun vibe and decor Live music outside A/C and No Gnats inside! Check it out

Kori T.

First time here and decided to the shrimp pastafarian. My waitress Marissa said they were large servings, my gosh she wasn't kidding. Great food, great service and lively atmosphere. The little waterfall out back just added to the vibe! Will be back!

Scott A T.

The food was wonderful, we had the fish and chips and it was delicious. Our waitress was excellent and made sure we had what we needed. The atmosphere was fun, we sat outside and there was live music and the guy was good. I highly recommend you check this restaurant out when in the isle of Hope/Sandfly area.

Crab Cake Benedict
Janet C.

I had higher expectations based on the reviews. We came for brunch, I ordered for the crab cake Benedict. The English muffin was overly chewy, the crab cake had shredded crab, not lump and was only ok in flavor. The poached eggs were a little overcooked and did not have the runny yoke and there was very little hollandaise. The potatoes were different, they had black beans intermingled in them and did not add anything to the side. We ordered coffee which took a while to come out and then took several requests to get creamer for them.

Did
Tim P.

We had a nice lunch here and enjoyed the food and service. Only negative is we had a booth that had a lot of flies by the window. I ordered the fish and chips and my wife the shrimp salad. I had four nice breaded fish fillets with my order with a tasty slaw, fries, and good tartar sauce. My wife loved her salad. A lot of finely chopped shrimp in a nice mayo salad on lettuce. Our server took good care of us.

Bang bang shrimp tacos
Erika H.

Loved our lunch here while on vacation! I had the best shrimp of the trip in their bang bang shrimp tacos. The fries were battered and crispy! We had an attentive waitress, a friend also had a delicious burger. The atmosphere was super cute, a great beachy themed spot. We parked across the street in a larger parking lot, no problem.

Fried green tomatoes
Shannon S.

Amazing service! Amazing food! The best fried green tomatoes we've ever had! The fish and chips are also amazing!! But know that the portions are BIG!

The bang tacos, easily the best tacos on the menu
Landen Y.

I had to do a double take to make sure i hadn't reviewed this place before....but it looks like I haven't! So I've been coming here for years. Nestled in the heart of Sandfly, Driftaway Cafe isn't just a restaurant-it's an entire mood. From the second you park, you're surrounded by Spanish moss, a slower paced Savannah, and the vibe hits you before you even walk in the door. The service is always top notch, and the menu has a lot of options, and there is a Sat/Sun brunch menu available. Their Sunday brunch game is easily the best in Savannah, if you ask me. It pairs up nicely with their cozy back patio when the weather is nice. If you're looking for a great meal with lots of local flair, by all means come try this place. It's kept me coming back for years.

The Wayne ... blackened grouper and scallops over cheese grits. So good!

Nice casual place that seems popular with the locals. I had The Wayne which was delicious. Super friendly service and I even met one of the chefs who let me try a special he was working on...I will be back ..maybe tomorrow!

Salmon, BLT and that's a pretty good size plate to give you an idea of how big the sandwich was!

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This is our go to neighborhood eatery! Never disappointed. The service is friendly. I think it is a cheers kind of place.

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Good attentive service, every dish was piping hot and fresh no heat lamp leftovers here, they were on top of service throughout.

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Is there parking?

Yes Free parking

Is the outdoor dining area heated?

Not yet this season.

Hi, they used to have a spinach dip that was so creamy and cheesy, served with fried homemade chips. It was so good, I don't see it on the menu? Is it still there. This was 10 years ago

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