Sunny South Florida spring is all about enjoying the outdoors and sharing a good meal with family and friends. Driftwood was the perfect place to do both. They have a nice beer, cocktail, and wine selection. One of my dinner companions chose the Copperpoint Bees Squeeze - a light beer, perfect for the warm breezy evening. To start, I really wanted to try the fried chicken oysters while others wanted to try to the beef empanada, so why not both? The chicken was moist, perfectly fried, and the mac & cheese spaetzle was out of this world, especially with the tang of the few pickle slices on the plate. The beef empanada really hit the spot - it was a great combination of the fried dough, succulent meat, and pickled onions. We had to order two, because one is too little to share between three people. In no time, our main entrees arrived by really knowledgeable and friendly staff. We couldn't keep our forks out of the others' dishes, because all were so different and delicious. The rigatoni had just the right amount of bite and every crevice of the pasta was covered in a delicious bolognese sauce and sharp cheese. The chicken and dumplings brought me back to growing up in Tennessee (except this dish was better!). You know how you get a plate of chicken and dumplings and there's never enough dumplings? Not this time. The dumplings were plenty, the chicken was moist and tender, the sauce was seasoned just right, and the celery and parsley leaves gave it a really bright flavor. And finally, the shrimp and grits was hearty with large shrimp well-cooked, smothered in a slightly spicy sauce. I could eat that plate for breakfast lunch and dinner... every day. We were all very happy with all aspects of our meal, and look forward to trying the dishes that we gawked at all night at other people's tables! read more

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I have been coming to this place for years now and the food and service has always been excellent...until... the last two visits. The food has been inconsistent, meats way undercooked. The prices have skyrocketed and they nickel and dime you for everything. Up charged us to replace the hash browns with French fries on a $56 steak. And the service has been atrocious!!! Slow. Drinks come very late. And this last time, tonight, apps never showed up. When they brought our meal, the server who brought the food was appalled that I asked to bring the food back since we hadn't gotten our appetizers yet. The glare and stare down he gave me was chilling and hugely inappropriate. And on top of all this, the GM is one of the least personable people I've ever met. Doesn't say hello, or smile, or say good night or check on things. Nothing. He really doesn't care even after I complained. And they automatically put a 20% tip on the bill, even with the very sub-par service. Sadly, this restaurant has gone way downhill and the service is horrible with a GM who just doesn't care. You've been warned. Go elsewhere. read more

Came here for a drink and appetizer and it was delicious! The ambiance was perfect, The bartenders were welcoming and attentive, I ordered an espresso martini (it may have been the best I've ever had) my boyfriend ordered the old fashioned and he loved it too! We ordered the empanadas to share and the server was right, I should have ordered my own! It was so good, along with the milk bread. We can't wait to come back and try other menu items read more

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Delray local here. Tried driftwood for the first time tonight and can't say anything bad about it. Started with the birria empanadas and Caribbean fish and chips (made with Lionfish). Both delectable. Main courses the bolognese and short rib, both rich and full of flavor. Finished with the delicious cornbread dessert. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Delicious food. Fresh ceviche was killer with lime, jalapeño, and chopped almonds, which was a stroke of genius. Fresh swordfish also delicious with pickled radishes and the dulce de leche ice cream sando was badass! Went perfect with nonino amaro. One of the best meals i've had in South Florida. Make a res if you want to sit I axe, but walk ups can sit on the patio. Bravo! read more

I've been to Driftwood a few times since my prior review and everything is still very good. Excellent drinks, nice service, reasonable prices and good food. I deviated a little from my usual items and everything was fine but I made the mistake of skipping dessert. read more

Such depth of flavor across the menu from the cocktails to the cornbread. Swig at the bar does great work.

Ok so the family and I came here on a Saturday night which is usually against my rule of going out since you know weekends are a mad house. We saw this place after the wife wanted to find somewhere in boynton beach. We found out the map was wrong on here as it showed 3 miles north but I called the place and found it. We parked in the Sherman Williams parking lot due to the restaurant's parking lot being full. We walked in and did not have a reservation. Fun fact, have a reservation on a Saturday night. Luckily, they had a table open outside on the patio. We sat down and met our waiter Fransisco. He was very outgoing and excited to tell us about the menu as it's sustainable and local farms contribute to it. We ended up ordering the chicken wings which had a crème fresh sauce with coche cheese. We ordered beef tartar as I never tried that before. We also ordered Chicken oysters. The wings were delicious ! The sauce was very delicious as well. The beef tartar was excellent as well as it sat on top a bloomin onion thing. The star was the chicken oysters and I use star loosely as everything was excellent. The chicken oysters had like a sweet kick to it and reminded me of a chicken and waffles with delicious pasta underneath. It was dynamite. We then ordered braised beef and golden tile fish. The beef was delicious with a red sauce which wasn't strong at all. The tilefish was light and came out in a bag with a popcorn sauce. Everything was delicious. We then got dessert if we weren't already busting out buttons off our pants. First Fransisco then said they have the best expresso martini in palm beach which made my wife order it. My wife loved it. We then had the cornbread with mascarpone ice cream, blue berry and bee pollen. Holy snikeys I thought I saw heaven! We ate the hell out of that plate. It didn't last more than 45 seconds. That warm cornbread was to die for with the ice cream. It all went together well. Then came a homemade ice cream sandwich which was also amazing. We then, being fattys and who we are, ordered another corn bread ice cream. We devoured that one too. We were soooo full but damn it was so worth it. We ate everything. read more

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Great for Happy Hour! We visited Driftwood on a Thursday evening and we made it in time for Happy Hour, with a 30% discount on their signature cocktails and $2 off 6 appetizers. Happy Hour is available anywhere in the restaurant Wednesday - Sunday from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. This restaurant has seating inside and outside. Seating inside the restaurant is a bit dark, so we chose to sit outside on the covered patio, which was wonderful. The staff is efficient, but not very warm or engaging. It seemed they were just there to do their job. I started with the Lost Element Cocktail (tequila & strawberry shrub) and I really enjoyed it. We began our dinner with the Local Fish Dip and the Sweet & Sour Cauliflower. The fish dip was presented beautifully, but it was not smoked and was a bit bland. It really could have used some pickled peppers and pickled onions to add some acidity. The Cauliflower, however, was exceptional. It was cooked perfectly, with crispy edges, and bathed in a luscious sauce. It was a large serving and 3 of us shared it. It was one of our favorite dishes. We ordered 2 entrees: The Rigatoni Bolognese and The Local Swordfish. Both were delicious. The swordfish was cooked well and sat on a bed of harissa conch peas with a lovely whipped goat yogurt. Our only complaint was that the piece of fish we received seemed a bit small. The Rigatoni Bolognese was excellent! The perfectly cooked pasta was bathed in a flavorful bolognese that was filled with beef and pork chunks. It was topped with house made ricotta that added a wonderful creaminess to the dish. We all loved this dish and we plan to return to get it again. I recommend Driftwood for its cocktails and I highly recommend the Cauliflower and the Rigatoni. This place is definitely worth trying. read more

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The ambiance and service is really really good, but the food is not! For some it may be even bad. I feel bad for this review but I expect better food quality for the price, though I am ok with the mandatory 20% tips! read more

We thought we would give Driftwood another shot 4 years later, and we were even more disappointed than the first time. The bones are there, but it somehow misses the mark. Shrimp and grits tasted like it's drenched in a pizza sauce, fish dip was overly smoked, and the mutton salmon was a very small portion for $40. We live local and really want to love this place, but we won't be back. Not a fan of overpriced and underwhelmed. read more

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We were two people and decided to "saddle up" at the bar for drinks and dinner. There were 3 people working behind a relatively small bar. Specialty drinks were good so we ordered. I had the boneless short ribs which were very good and my GF ordered the chicken and dumplings which was also really good (a little heavy, but really flavorful). The disappointment was the service. For a 20% built in /mandatory gratuity the service was worth about 12% (and I'm usually a 20%-25% tipper). The lack of attentiveness, the "I'm doing you a favor"attitude just doesn't work for us. If you are charging me 20% I expect the service to be "on point". We're on the fence about going back. As I said, the food was good but the service was less than par. I'd try it again and hopefully I was there on a bad night. read more

Unfortunately over the last year or so the service has declined. We have tried over and over because we like to support our local restaurants but each time we are disappointed. It takes them 10 min or more to come to your table to take even a drink order, including the bar and even if you have made reservations and are sat at a table. Do yourself a favor and drive just North of Driftwood and go to Sweetwater. Food never disappoints and service is a million times better!! Not to mention the last 2 times we have gone to Driftwood it was very hot. They have ceiling fans going full blast and no air conditioning. read more

Driftwood - Amazing food. Highly recommend. Well worth the money. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boynton Beach, Florida

Fabulous dinner. Dishes were delicious. Excellent parings of flavors. Well done, chef! Service was great. read more

This place is fantastic. Food is amazing, menu is unique and cocktails are wonderful. Service is excellent. Highly recommend this place.

Reservations are on the Tock platform. When I saw that there was no availability around our preferred eating time between 5:30-7pm, we called them to inquire if there were tables set aside for walk-ins. They said no, not after 5:30pm, so we booked a reservation for a different night, and I'm glad we did. Driftwood has a nice ambience, and would be ideal for many occasions- like a date, taking the parents out (which was what we did), or enjoying a meal with your friends. We ate indoors, since it was a cool night, but they have an outdoor patio with heat lamps. This restaurant delivers American comfort food, but they elevate it, so the dishes taste amazing rather than average. Many of the entrees were in the $20-30 price range. You also have plenty of choices of appetizers and small plates on the menu, which are excellent for sharing. We tried 4 small items to start- the bread, the sweet and sour cauliflower, and two of the day's specials- candied sweet potatoes and fish dip (made with local fish that day). The sweet and sour cauliflower brings to mind sesame chicken that you get at a Chinese restaurant and it was crispy and sweet. We all loved it, and it was our favorite of the 4 items, but the others were pretty good too. We really appreciated the pacing of the dishes, because it wasn't too rushed or delivered on top of each other, and it stretched out to a comfortable 2 hour meal. Our server was very welcoming and upbeat. For entrees, one of us had the carbonara with lobster (special), two of us had the chicken n dumplings, and the fourth person had a burger. All were fabulous. To finish, divine ice cream sandwiches for the two of us! The ice cream was dulce de leche. Again, Driftwood simply elevates all the familiar comfort food. We would love to come back! read more

Overall we had a good experience. We went on a Wednesday night around 7pm and it was starting to get busy. Reservations are highly recommended. Although they were busy they still had tables available and we were seated in a two top next to another couple having dinner. The table was a bit wobbly but once the server introduced herself she was able to fix it. She was very knowledgeable of the menu and made a few suggestions. I am currently expecting and she was able to offer me a few mocktail options. We decided to share a few starters and then split a burger. We ordered the milk bread, the fried chicken oysters and the steak tartare(for my husband). The milk bread was basically warm bread topped with everything seasoning accompanied by sweet butter and regular butter. The chicken fried oysters weren't my favorite had great flavor but not really tender. My husband enjoyed the steak tartare but said he could have had it without the onion. The burger was probably the second highlight of thmeal. Meat was properly seasoned and the right amount of charred. We ended up getting dessert and would probably come back just for it. The chocolate smores cake with the passion fruit ice cream were outstanding. A bite of all of its components together was a true explotion of flavors and textures in your mouth. read more

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Driftwood's vibe feels like you're eating at the place in Adam Sandler's movie 50 First Dates. Hawaiian and beachy, you enter off Federal Highway and feel like you have been taken somewhere. It feels relaxed and welcoming without being overly kitschy. A 7 p.m. reservation was made on a Saturday night, and the place was filled and jamming by 7:30. You need a reservation. Cisco, our friendly waiter, was happy-go-lucky, but we had to catch him on the fly many times to place orders. They needed more help. He explained that Driftwood was all about local and fresh and that they were written up in the Palm Beach Post a while back, claiming them as one of the ten best in Palm Beach County. We were salivating, starved, and stoked. The menu is eclectic and we couldn't make up our minds, so we ordered a bunch of dishes to share. We started with their milk bread, which is essentially warm, fresh rolls with 'everything' seasoning. There were two butter sides; one was whipped, the other whipped with harissa. I am not a fan of either; we wished they just made it simple with regular butter. We then got sweet and sour cauliflower (a standout) which was deftly fried with a sticky tangy sauce; fish and chips which came with a nice, homemade tarter sauce and a bit of pickled vegetables over a potato "chip". The potato thing showed up again in a brined and grilled (sous vide and smoked?) chicken breast with a mornay sauce (we had it on the side, but it was tasteless, and the chicken was spongy), and we all agreed the potato thing was a greasy cross between a knish and a latke. It did not work for us, but they are proud of that dish, as you can tell from Cisco's description. Ultra-crispy tempura string beans with aioli was a particularly unappealing-looking hot mess of a dish but delicious nonetheless. Dry-brined chicken wings were tender and juicy, but the dusting of seasoning felt odd in our mouths. Shrimp and grits had some funky red swirl of sauce, which ruined the dish for us, and their "forever staying on their menu" chicken and dumplings was a fail for us, as the chicken, while there, seemed non-existent and the dumplings undercooked. The oddest part of the whole meal was the french fries, which, take it from me, were the frozen kind that you buy in the supermarket. Why? Why go through all that trouble to explain yourself as a fresh, local food spot and have frozen fries? The drinks menu was vast and geared toward fruity rum drinks. I had a beer, and my friend had a hurricane that did not taste like the New Orleans variety but a lemony, tangy cocktail. The straws were metal, which was cute. Our party decided that Driftwood tried too hard to be different. While the food was okay and sounded exciting, no one dish would drive us back. The dessert menu was strange, so we went to Carvel afterward. read more

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The food was mixed. We enjoyed the swordfish, tilefish, shrimp and grits and Bolognese were great. The chicken and dumplings were bland. We didn't finish that dish. Service was prompt and professional, though we wish were given a heads up on the dumplings. The ambiance was comfortable and nicely done. read more

Cool Spot - Excellent Chow, Atmosphere and Service Great Spot, Cool vibe with subdued lighting, comfortable booths. The waitstaff is has a laid back attitude, knowledgeable and aim to please the guest. The chow is excellent with some interesting items and specials... a fun menu. Enjoyed my selections, but wouldn't repeat the wings (although many rave about them)... thought to dry and small, flavor was ok. Sweet & Sour Cauliflower (a house favorite) was very good. The Goat Cheese Fritters (a special) was fantastic! If you like pasta, the RIGATONI BOLOGNESE (housemade pasta, pork & beef ragu, whipped ricotta, parmigiano reggiano) is OUTSTANDING. Drinks were all well executed. If you don't mind coming before 6, you can take advantage of lower prices on their drinks. Foodies will be happy here. Everything is made with care and with ingredients of the highest standards... an attitude of excellence that is very much appreciated! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEDED read more

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A cute spot! Driftwood was recommended to me and I had a great time here. Reservations were made ahead of time. I noticed that the parking lot was small and only had about 1-2 spaces left when I pulled in on a weeknight at 8:30PM. Arriving, the host checked me in and seated me in a corner booth. Nice and cozy, the restaurant is dimly lit and there's live music playing in the corner. This restaurant was pretty full as I saw guests enjoying the live music indoors and the patio seating that was decorated in bright string lights. I had peeped the menu prior to coming and there were a ton of things I wanted to try! Their website has issues loading the menu on a desktop though. Had success on my phone. I had brought a birthday cake with me and had passed it to the host / server to surprise my guest at the end of the night. They handled this nicely. We ordered the truffled pork rinds. There were some bites that were overly salted. Otherwise, great flavor and light. Tried 2 entrees. The Spaghetti Carbonara and the Grilled Ribeye. They were both above average. Wouldn't say it's amazing but they had enough flavor and beautiful presentation. The steak was also precut for us and came with broccolini and mushrooms. I enjoyed those. The spaghetti carbonara is one of those dishes that doesn't taste as good as time went on, as it started to get cold. It came with a piece of garlic bread. Both items were enjoyable and plenty of food. Between 2 guests, we ended up having leftovers for everything. The server was kind enough to pack everything up for us. Definitely good food for the area. read more

If you're not careful, you'll drive past this epic gastropub and not realize you've missed out on some banging culinary creations right in your neighborhood. Finally! We don't need to drive to the island or further for a delicious, creative and flavorful meal. We've been going to a similar concept called oceano down the road and the owners actually recommended driftwood to us so we thought we had to try. We immediately regretted never stopping every time we saw their "life is too short for bad food sign" and boy, were they not lying! Now for the main event : the FOOD * sweet-and-sour cauliflower, fried to perfection the spicy is the right amount and balanced perfectly with the sweet * green bean tempura, yummy snack the table will fight for * house made milk bread - fluffy and light harissa butter is the best part * local fish ceviche - fresh and definitely not shareable (in my humble but savage opinion) * Birria empanadas - star of the show, we could eat 10 of these easily * local fish and chips - second star of the show, I haven't had a good fish and chip since the UK * beetroot salad, appreciate the idea the husband liked it because it had sweet potatoes but I felt like I was being forced to eat this by my mom- also very hard to top the empanadas and fish and chips * burger, and general tso fried chicken sandwich we're good, but the other things on the menu were more creative and flavorful. * someone got the chicken dumplings which left more to be desired - it was the only plate not licked * do not sleep on the desserts - corn bread cake with homemade blueberry combo and their ice cream was to die for. I forgot the other dessert we got All in all, a wonderful experience - all three of my visits were somewhat last minute (driving by and my stomach pilling in) and once we were accommodated close to closing time and being a large group and annoying - we appreciate the staff and more importantly the delicious food they served - see you soon!! read more

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Are you kidding me? Someone wrote a review and it's calling this low cost. It is far from low cost, but it is very good so spend the money and go, but it will not be low cost. read more

I had an amazing experience at Driftwood. Really cool vibes, friendly staff, and craft cocktails were out of this world. Chef James Everette is a master in the kitchen and I had the best shrimp and grits of my life there. You'll have a great evening! read more

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The Food is great please be aware there is a 20% "service Fee added" so make sure you review your bill before tipping. The wine was good but a stingy pour. read more

Always awesome food and great service. Love our date nights here. Food is so fresh and local, can't find food like this anywhere else.

We found this little gem from yelp and it did not disappoint. The food was both excellent and interesting. Our server was fantastic. Prompt and knowledgeable. We sat on the patio which was perfect on a beautiful evening. It's easy to get to with ample onsite parking. They run a nice happy hour most days from 4-6pm. This includes special prices on drinks and appetizers. Will definitely go again if in the area. read more

Food is creative, delicious and well platted. The service is above average, nice atmosphere nice people. We love going back with friends.

Food was pretty good! - I'm just tired of the Boyton scene. Service - was surprisingly excellent. Waiter was a very friendly chapped. Things moved quite slow - nevertheless. Calming scene - everything is moving very slow. It's extremely dark in the dining room - I'm not sure what that was all about. Drinks were OK! They could definitely step it up a notch for the price point. I don't want to make anymore comments. I'm so done with living in Florida. read more

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Visiting my daughter were she lives in Boynton Beach this weekend, January 20 We had an enchanting Saturday dinner at Driftwood in Boynton Beach! The Media Noche sandwich was a flavor explosion, its meat both well-done and irresistibly moist. Erika, Chris, and Jessie raved about the hamburger's freshness, while the salad was a crisp delight with a divine dressing. Kudos to the spotless ambiance and the incredibly friendly and helpful staff! Now, let's talk about the dynamic trio behind Driftwood: Jimmy Everett and Ilia Gonzalez, a NYC fine dining power couple, teamed up with Boynton Beach native Freddy Schwenk. After globetrotting, they found the perfect spot in 2017 to craft their dream neighborhood haven. The result? Fresh, locally sourced food, award-worthy cocktails, and a cozy environment. Can't wait to return for the promised music and explore more intriguing dishes. Highly recommend this gem on Federal Hwy - a must-try for tourists and locals alike. Driftwood Restaurant 2005 S Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL 33435-6955 Owners: Jimmy Everett and Ilia Gonzalez, read more

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Menu and service is always great. Although I'm not a fan of 'automatic' gratuity, I won't argue it. What I don't appreciate is saying 20% is added to all checks when in fact they charge 21.4% (service fee is taxable!). I'd suggest you say on the menu that automatic gratuity is taxable. It wouldn't change my mind to eat here but having a great, friendly local spot that's also perfectly open makes it even more enjoyable. read more

Visiting Boynton Beach and read great reviews about this restaurant so we decided to check it out, and we are so glad we did! Sat outside on the front covered patio with a nice breeze and fans going to keep us cool on this warm May evening. Our servers were pleasant, and we took their recommendations with our order . Our table of 3 shared everything. The sweet and sour cauliflower is a must try- it was out of this world delicious! The local fish dip was so-so. It's hard to find a well cooked piece of swordfish for an entree- found it here!!!! Melt in your delicious coupled with the harissa conch peas, roasted local beets, whipped goat yogurt, and citrus was spectacular tasting. But the other highlight for us was sharing the Rigatoni Bolognese- wow! We could not stop talking about these two entrees! We were all pleasantly full after eating here. Happy hour provides a couple dollars off several cocktails- they were fair. Two unisex restrooms in the back were fine. We walked here so forgot to notice the parking situation. This is a wonderful experience all around- the inside feels a bit fancier so I'm glad we sat outside and enjoyed the more casual atmosphere. We will return! read more

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Best fried rice around !! Everything is fantastic!!! Drift wood Old fashion was ok. The mocktails are amazing !!!

Horrible place. Food is bad. The staff very rude and they discriminate against elderly with service dogs. Horrible experience. DO NOT GO THERE. read more

We stopped in on a Thursday night around 7:30 for a quick dinner. We've never visited before and we were excited to try it. We didn't have a reservation, but they did have open tables outside, which we happily accepted. The inside was a bit too loud for us, anyhow, which made the outside perfect. Our server was wonderful and helped us choose entrées. My husband chose the Bolognese and I chose the fondue chicken(I think it's called free range chicken on the menu) . Both dishes were fantastic. The layered potato with the fondue chicken is something that dreams are made of!!!!!! Soooo goood! My husband ordered the mai tai cocktail and was pretty disappointed.. the glass was super full of ice, and he felt like the drink was pure ice, and no beverage. It was empty in three sips. We absolutely loved the complementary boiled peanuts that they brought out before our meal. The area that was lacking for us was the length of time it took for us to get our food. From the time we ordered to when our plates were put down on the table it was about 35 minutes. And then our server took a very long time to bring our check. it didn't seem like they were too busy, but it was longer than we wanted to spend at dinner. dinner took about an hour and a half and we had no appetizers and no desserts. Overall, I recommend this restaurant and want to try it again! read more

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Very unique, hole in the wall in right on Federal Hwy in Boynton Beach. They always have amazing specials and the menus (both cocktails and food) are well crafted. They even have a garden out back where they grow many of their ingredients! One of our favorite appetizers is the Sweet and Sour Cauliflower. They are known for their homemade (well many homemade dishes) ice cream sandwiches. We normally sit outside on the patio- they sometimes have live music, but inside is cool speakeasy vibes. Great for a nice dinner spot. read more

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This chef needs to win awards for so many reasons. A few - flavor, presentation, how well everything is cooked, the most tender lamb I've had. My husband even liked it and he doesn't eat lamb. Bridget was the best server she took the time to explain everything and help us make choices based on what we liked and what was available (The Ribs sold out an we were the last to order the fried chicken - a most try! Feeling grateful we live so close. Can't wait to come back try the drinks and dessert which look super well balanced and put together ! PS They have happy hour 3-5p 30% off drinks. read more

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I have to up my review again. Honestly I have minor issues with with them. Sometimes they change things up for the worse, but honestly even the worst meal I've had here is better than 99% of meals I've had. It's also a pain when the busy season starts to get a booth, but we now typically come right around the time they open for an early dinner/late lunch. However when they are on point I don't think there's any place that even comes close... at least not around here. I will say some of the best things I've ever eaten have been here. RIght now their lobster carbonara and ribeye are perfection! We typically order both to share. Also tried their mushroom appetizer for the first time, which I was hesitant about, absolutely one of the best appetizers they have if you like mushrooms. Their cauliflower is also really good. A lot of places do that style cauliflower, but theirs is the best, period. Also I can't forget to mention the best DRINKS period. Pretty much every drink is amazingly good and unique. My favorites are the mad botanist, the mangrove monkey and some of their tiki drinks are also amazing! read more

Swig and Ben are always a great convo and make amazing cocktails. The food is delicious and served quickly. Best local gem in Boynton!

My husband and I discovered Driftwood two years ago and it still feels like our personal hidden gem even though it's not so hidden anymore! We live in Brooklyn and visit the Boynton area frequently and truly, Driftwood is as good if not better than many of the most hip places in NYC -- just a lot less pretentious and expensive and a lot MORE inventive and enjoyable as an overall culinary experience. The ambience is amazing whether indoors (where it's cozy and has a dimly lit loungey feel) or outdoors on the lovely patio where somehow the noise of the main road is barely audible (and the music is always great). Service is always super friendly and accommodating. The food AND cocktails are both among the best we've had, anywhere. (The dear departed Trail's End cocktail w house made horchata should please come back!!). Everything on the menu has a blend of familiarity and imaginativeness. Ingredients are always super fresh and local, whether it's the perfectly cooked local seafood or the herbs in the consistently excellent house made pastas. The dry rubbed wings are addictive and a perennial favorite. All to say, there's a reason Driftwood is our first stop every time we are in the area, it's truly our platonic ideal of a restaurant! read more

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