Carryout fish and chips. This is an appetizer so don't expect a larger portion. The "chip" is a rectangular piece of finely cut hash browns. The wings are average and the blue cheese container wasn't sealed tight. I have loved this place over the years being a local and sensitive about writing this review. That's why I'm giving four stars and curious if it's better to maybe eat inside the restaurant for food quality instead of carry out? read more

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This is the definition of a hidden gem. The food here is fantastic. I loved the fried rice, rib eye cap, and bolognese. The steak tartare was excellent!! The cornbread appetizer is a game changer. Excellent happy hour. The service was super attentive. The restaurant/bar is small but cozy. Outdoor patio is covered. Dog and kid friendly. Menu changes. Some of Boynton's best. read more

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The high ratings for this restaurant are well deserved. My family and I had a fantastic New Years dinner here. I truly felt like you couldn't go wrong with your order. Everything tasted delicious. Atmosphere is chic and waiters were friendly, prompt, and great with our children. My wife and I split the swordfish special and the rigatoni bolognese. We also shared some apps including the sweet and sour cauliflower that the whole crowd enjoyed. Again I can't recommend these guys enough. Great meal ' read more

Great staff !!! - portions smallish The broccolini type side with Swordfish super bitter aggggg ( I sug swithch to broccoli or asparagus .) read more

Sunday evening on the patio, we were a party of four hospitality industry "veterans" with high expectations. After tasty, well-balanced craft cocktails, we shared a series of plates from the intriguing menu. Ceviche, pate, cauliflower, creamy lobster, Sunday chicken, short ribs. These were deft re-imaginings of classics with spot-on flavor profiles, beautifully presented. Our server, Drake, was personable, professional and...patient. We were impressed by his easy tableside manner and intuitive sense of timing. You can't teach these things. This is a small venue, a cosy bar and dining room, pretty terrace. But it's the welcoming vibe and pervasive attention to detail that will bring us back soon. Did I mention the sleek, adjustable! table lamps and easy free parking? If you're into see-and-be-seen dining, stick to Palm Beach or Atlantic Ave. For us dyed-in-the-wool foodies, this is the place. And when was the last time you walked out of a restaurant knowing that you absolutely got money's worth? read more

I am a vegan as well as gluten free and there were still endless delicious options even for me. The ambiance was romantic yet pub like, the service was great. We kept ordering more and more it was so good and the non vegan other people in my group were able to eat meat so everyone was happy. I want to emphasise the food is just fantastic!!! read more

Jojo our server was AMAZING so attentive and sweet. We stayed for a long time because of the great happy hour and Jojo was so accommodating to all of our needs. Drinks were delicious. Food was great. Will DEFINITELY be back read more

Driftwood - Milk bread - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boynton Beach, Florida

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Great gathering spot. Decent menu + service. Easy to eat at bar. Food is adequate. I go for the location + ambience + easy parking. Ha.

My BFF and her daughter suggested this venue. Being transplanted New Yorkers, we've wined and dined in the best of places. This is definitely one of them!! I made 7pm dinner reservations for Friday June 3, 2022. Upon arrival we were seated right away. I expected a bigger place but, the lack of square footage is more than made up by the ambience, food, drinks and service. Randu, our server/bartender greeted us and when asked, suggested drinks. He asked us for our favorite liquor, and he did not disappoint. He was knowledgeable about the menu and his pleasant demeanor was infectious! We started off with the grilled octopus, ceviche and crispy Kaikai eggplant. You won't go wrong with any of these. But that honey drizzle on the eggplant dish? Makes the eggplant a HOME RUN!! Next up.. for entrees: 12oz NY Strip Steak, fried chicken oysters and local fish en Papillote. The fish dish is steamed in a bag with lots fresh vegetables. Each dish was seasoned well and cooked to perfection! Desserts: Pan con Chocolate, Affogato and an expresso martini. HEAVEN!! By the looks of the other reviews and the star rating, other Yelpers have already given this venue their seal of approval. Please consider this a contribution to the list of satisfied YELP diners. I'm not sure if this venue requires reservations but, I highly suggest them. Unless you want to be the guy sitting at the table next to ours. Complaining to his server about the wait for a table, without a reservation. Dude a restaurant of this caliber, for dinner on a Friday? Make a reservation...you do not want to take a chance and miss enjoying Driftwood. Thank me later... read more

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Food was amazing. They really put their own spin on their dishes. It is a must try. I will definitely be going back! read more

The minute you sit down in this restaurant, you are handed a menu that tells you that 20% is added to bill as gratuity and that it all goes to the wait staff and they do this because they do not want to raise their prices on their food. All of their menu items are very pricey already so I do not understand that logic. I am not a big fan of a restaurant adding an automatic gratuity because obviously if a waiter or waitress does not really care about giving good service knowing that they're going to get 20% anyway what's the point? the customers are going to be upset if they had to give 20% tip to somebody who they may not have seen during their whole dinner. With all of the above being said, our waitress was very good at her job and very personable and friendly. I would have given her 20% anyway (or 25% but I did not like the forced 20%) just based on her service to our table of four. Three of us had a red snapper special, one had the swordfish and one had the vegan option. Two small salads. Three mocktails. 2 coffees and tea. Despite being very expensive entrées, I have to admit that they were excellently prepared and very tasty. They don't give you a lot of snapper which is kind of surprising for $40 but there you go. The piece of swordfish was also small for the $36 price tag. The vegan option was some type of root vegetables and bean purée and when it came to the table, it literally looked burnt to me. I am assuming that they tried to char it, but they did not pull it out of the oven soon enough, but my niece didn't want to make a big fuss so she just didn't eat it. Two salads for almost $15 each were pretty small. I've had bigger salads as side salads at other restaurants. But the vegetables and lettuce come from an organic farmer that I am personally acquainted with, and I'm willing to pay extra to know that I'm really eating organic. Our dinner with tip ended up costing $368. Would I eat here again? Probably some day. There are an incredible amount of restaurants in Palm Beach County and the prices here do not justify the small portions for the price even though the food is tasty. read more

Went at 5pm , party of 5. On site parking, service was prompt & excellent. Waitress advised us that certain drinks were still happy hour specials. We all enjoyed our meals. I had to Tile fish which was superb. Great homemade kale chips, turnips, sauce was delicious. Highly recommend !!! read more

So delicious. Surprisingly good, it's very unique and different mixtures. I was pleasantly surprised. The service was great and the inside is a whole vibe. I suggest getting a reservation or eating inside because it's Florida and it's hot out. read more

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The food was amazing. Everything was original. Will go back anytime. Everything on the menu was unique and delightful.

Great restaurant! The service was great and Thursday was half off bottle of wine. For appetizers we ordered the dry rubbed wings and steak tartar. The wings were crispy, flavorful and came with 6. Tartar was surprising layered in flavor. Hubby ordered the rigatoni bolognese and he said it was amazing. I ordered the burger and it is hands down the best burger. The chef cooked it perfectly at mid rare, I ordered the sauce on the side, and meat had so much flavor it didn't need it. Everything was paired with a French cab (don't remember the name ‍) and husband drank captain and coke and they used stainless straws. For desert I had their version of an espresso martini and it was delicious! Definitely coming back for all occasions. read more

Driftwood - Steak Tartar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boynton Beach, Florida

The Good We arrived on time for our reservation and were seated within 5 minutes and handed menus. When ordered Fried Chicken Oysters ($16) as a table appetizer; they were well-seasoned and the accompanying slaw was tasty. For dinner we ordered the Florida Beef Burger ($24), Snapper ($34), and Chicken n' Dumplings ($24). The burger was, well, a burger. The best of the lot was the snapper; it was perfectly cooked, tender, and delicious. We also ordered two Lost Element cocktails ($16 each), which were delicious. The Bad We were seated outside along busy Federal Hwy. It was noisy. Very noisy. The food is good, not great. The four tiny chicken oysters were very small pieces of fried chicken, the burger (ordered medium) arrived well done, and the dumplings were a bit doughy. The service was just okay. After being seated and no server for 15 minutes, I walked to the hostess stand and asked if we could get a server. He came over, we ordered drinks, appetizer, and dinners...we didn't want to let him get away, again. Fortunately, everything was served at appropriate intervals.. The Value Truth be told, their prices are high. Driftwood is not, and frankly, does not pretend to be, fine dining. It's a hole-in-the-wall with decent food. If only the prices matched the vibe. And one last thing, Driftwood adds a 20 percent gratuity to every check. Surprisingly, the credit card bill still had a blank line for "tip". Oh, and do the math...that okay burger was $24, plus tax and tip, placing it squarely in the nosebleed area of $30-ish dollars. The Conclusion The food was good, but everything else makes it a, "been there, done that" kind of restaurant. I feel there are better choices in Boynton for a casual dinner with friends. And most of them won't break the bank. read more

My girls and I went for happy hour and were beyond impressed! I sat at the bar for a few minutes and the guys were very nice. I forgot their banners but I'll be back. We tried almost everything Needless to say(per the amount of stars given) , everything was great! The rigatoni bolognese was salty but we were so stuffed by then that it didn't even matter. Could've just been a bad batch. We will definitely be back. What I have pictured are : Ice Cream Sandwich (Let it sit to soften) Warm Cornbread (just perfect ; can be shared) Chocolate Boca Negra (very rich ; can be shared) Zombie (cute green cup ; very strong!; limit is two) Singapore Scorpion Can't remember the red drink but the ice cube was very cute. Nice presentation. Holmans eggs Korean pancake (full of seafood very tasty; can be shared) Truffle fries (very truffled ; so good) Smoked Deviled Eggs (very good; very Smokey) . Sweet and Sour cauliflower ( GET IT ) read more

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Not sure why I never reviewed Driftwood considering it's our absolutely favorite restaurant ! The bartender Joe whips up the most interesting fabulous cocktails, try the Old Fashion or the Midnight Sazerac (not on the menu) Ask for the secret drink menu stashed in a tiny corked bottle. Make sure to start with the sweet and sour cauliflower it's totally unbelievable! The burger is best I've had with the inhouse cured pork cheek. The pastas are all fabulous and the fish fresh and locally sourced. Chef Tommy is awesome and all the wait staff super friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Make sure to call for a res far enough in advance they book up quickly and with the season starting ever earlier you don't want to be shut out. read more

Attentive service. Great food at a reasonable price. I'll return soon. Cocktails were delightful

Came here on a Friday evening with two friends and had a wonderful time. This is a cozy, local, delicious place and will definitely be back. Starting from the outside, there is a cute patio with greenery and lights. The inside has a beautiful wooden bar when you walk in and several booths and tables. The cozy interior reminded me of a bar in Scotland. I started with a mocktail which was yummy, fresh and vibrant. We decided to go with a tapas style dinner, so we split the cauliflower (we ended up ordering two of these because they were SO DELICIOUS), the deviled eggs, and the Brussels sprouts. All of them were delicious, but I highly recommend the cauliflower- lightly battered with a tangy asian sauce, fresh greens, and sesame seeds. Just those alone will make me go back to try more! read more

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I would actually go with 4.5 stars here, but Yelp doesn't give me the option! Nonetheless, very satisfied with our experience and we will be back soon! We arrived early on a breezy Sat and convinced the host staff to give us a table for two on their outdoor patio (without reservations). As luck would have it, happy hour was from 3-5pm, including Saturday's and cocktails were only $7-8. We started off with a round of cocktail and then ordered their grilled octopus. The server was very friendly and hospitable. He reviewed some favorites on the menu and was quick to arrive back with our cocktails. There were maybe 6 tables total on the patio, and the inside had a small bar area and a small dining room - the intimate theme is nice. For dinner the waiter suggested the cauliflower as another appetizer, and the chicken n' dumplings - which we did, and we also added the hand cut spaghetti, and a side of brussel sprouts and cheese grits. The cauliflower - had a nice Asian flare to it. It was lightly fried, nicely sauced and came with sesame seeds. Highly recommend. The chicken n dumplings - were a bit different than what I had imagined, but I liked them very much. It is a very hearty dish though! (A perfect dish after a day of skiing - not the beach!). The little dumplings were very tasty - like little pillows. Lots of dill, lots of flavor. We also asked for extra bread, which was a good idea to dip in the sauce. (Plus, it came nice and toasty!) Hand cut spaghetti - comes with an egg yolk on top. I thought it was okay, but my boyfriend loved it. Brussel sprouts - AMAZING! They were very crunchy and came with pumpkin seeds in a light honey sauce. Very unique finish. Cheesy grits: pretty good, very hearty - definitely a deep in the South dish. This one was average. Cocktail were very unique - we tried 4 of them. No complaints! Waiter was very attentive, and food came out in a timely order. We were impressed overall - if only this place was on the water and not on a main road! read more

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My girlfriend and I went to Driftwood a week ago Saturday. We've been there a number of times and have always enjoyed the food and the service but this night was just incredible. I actually said I had not enjoyed a meal like that since forever. Amazing. Thank you Chef at Driftwood. You are incredible. Everything was delicious. We had a great booth in the back and it was very comfortable. Service impeccable. We will be back. Soon. read more

Another wonderful dinner in this great place. Always unexpected menu item and no matter what you order, it's amazing. Always don't with perfection. read more

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Went for a chill Wednesday dinner. Around 6 o'clock we snagged a table for me and my girl, waited two hours and didn't have appetizers out so we left the server didn't check on us other than the one time we put on our appetizers the manager came over when we were leaving and said it was a printer issue in the kitchen. Our server would've known that if he checked on us...if you don't have a tike limit, I'm sure the food is good! read more

This place is a must!! Service, ambiance and the food were all absolutely top notch!!! Drinks were strong, different and delicious. And the food oh my goodness! The rigatoni bolognese was to die for!! Noodles cooked perfectly! Meat sauce so flavorful delicious fresh ricotta on top made this dish a must try! The fresh fried fish sandwich was also so flavor, fish was cooked perfectly, not greasy and so flavorful! The warm bread they brought out was incredible! They had regular butter and miso butter which I could of eaten plain! For dessert we did the warm cornbread which was so good! The blueberries on top was the show stopper though! If I could give this place 10 stars I would! Highly recommend! read more

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Stopped in again for dinner tonight here & it was delicious! Everything is always so good and fresh. I ordered the spaghetti with clams. The pasta is freshly made & comes with a crisp piece of bread. The pasta tasted a little citrusy, I loved it. My dad ordered the sweet and sour cauliflower and the ceviche. The cauliflower is one of my favorite things on the menu. It's so flavorful. The ceviche was yummy. My sister ordered the rigatoni bolognese. The sauce was flavorful & the meat in it was good. The service was great! Jeremy was our server! He did an amazing job. read more

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Wow!! What a great place to eat. I haven't been in a few years and I'm glad I went back. The service was great as they have everyone helping out. We got 3 appetizers and split the lobster risotto. I love that they have a lot of gluten free options. The green beans were so delicious they tasted like French fries. The ribeye cap is mouthwatering! I love that they were able to make a mocktail out of their cocktail. The mocktail was very balanced and decorated so pretty. We sat outside but the inside is like a dark chill coastal vibe. I cannot wait to go back! read more

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This was our third visit to Driftwood and overall it's just OK. We ordered several small plates, two entrees, and a couple of drinks. Before I get to the food, I want to share that for a restaurant that is set up in what looks to be an intimate setting, it is exceptionally L-O-U-D! I don't understand why the music must be at 11 through peak dinner service. Please turn it down to a six or a seven, so your patrons can have a conversation. Also, if you are seated in the corner rear booth in the main dining room, the NW booth if you will, ask to be reseated. My side of the booth vibrated throughout the meal as this section must be next to the dishwasher or some other machine in the kitchen. The restaurant was too busy to be reseated at this time. Now for the food. We started with the Prime steak tartare, grilled local mushrooms, and jerked king mackerel. The local mushrooms were the star of the show. They were meaty and flavored nicely. The tartare was interesting, served in a quarter of a fried onion. I felt the onion overwhelmed the flavor of the beef and I don't recall any hints of manchego. The mackerel had a lavender hue to it and was just OK, it didn't stand out at all and I'm struggling to recall any positive qualities as I write this four days later. I had the Golden Tilefish for my entree and my wife had the Pork Jowl Ragu, which was on special that night. The bok choy was a nice touch to my tilefish. The fish itself was cooked properly and flaked nicely, there just wasn't much memorable about the flavor or seasoning. My wife enjoyed her entree. The pork was good and tender, the spaetzle had a weird texture and seemed to continue to cook in the ragu. Also, when we think of a ragu we think of a heartier, thick sauce; this came across more like a broth. The flavor was fine but she commented it wasn't memorable. For dessert, you must try the ice cream sandwich. We've had this several times and yes, it's a simple ice cream sandwich but it hits the spot and provides some childhood nostalgia. Drinks are always great here and they take pride in crafting great cocktails. Find some ingredients you like in one of their offerings and give one a shot. Parking is something to keep in mind. Driftwood has a small parking lot. If that fills up, overflow parking is available in two places. The Benjamin Moore store immediately next door to the south doesn't require you to exit the premises or at the senior living center to the north, which will require you to exit to US-1, make a U-turn, turn left into the center, and then walk about 100 yards to the restaurant. Plan accordingly if the weather is questionable. All in all it's fine, but we're not rushing back any time soon. read more

There was lots of parking on the side and we smelled delicious food even before we got out of our car. We saw a steady stream of people coming inside, I'm glad we made a reservation last week. We started with the maple bacon butter bread basket. The menu looks so good but we both ordered the rigatoni bolognese with pork, beef ragu with ricotta and parmigiano regiano. Jessica, our waitress was on point, our dinner came out so fast & it was so good! The restaurant was cozy with 14 small indoor tables, a small bar on this side and a front patio. The walls were chocolate brown and driftwood was the theme with lots of pieces of wood on the shelf above and walls. We happily were able to pay with our phone using Apple Pay. One bowl of the bolognese was enough for the both of us. We should have shared & tried the dry rub wings, grilled romaine hearts and or sweet-and-sour cauliflower. The vegetarian offerings look wonderful. There is even a vegan chocolate cake for dessert with banana ice cream and peanut crunch. The table next to us enjoyed sharing the mango shortcake with sorbet on top that looks wonderful Dinner didn't break the bank we ate very well for $25 each. read more

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Food was great service was terrific ambiance was relaxed and friendly totally recommend this place we pulled over spontaneously because of traffics on I95 site glad we did! We will do this again. read more

Had an excellent NYE dinner with a seafood tasting menu and wine pairings - I thought the food was fantastic! We were out on the patio which does get a bit of road noise but less than many restaurants which tend to blare annoying techno noise - highly recommended! Service was excellent if a bit slow. read more

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Went back a few weeks ago and everything was SOOO good. A gem of a restaurant on Federal Highway in Boynton Beach.

This has been on my list for quite a while. I had only heard excellent things about it. Finally I made it here a couple of months ago for dinner and it definitely did not disappoint. Actually the food and drinks exceeded my expectations. It was a special occasion the evening we had dinner here. My husband & I decided to come at the last minute without a reservation on a Sunday night about an hour before they closed. We wanted excellent food with a casual, romantic environment & easy parking. Fortunately, though they were busy, we were seated immediately. We started dinner with the delicious Roasted Root Vegetable Caesar Salad & the flavorful Dry Rubbed Wings. Next we shared the local fish and chips and the Korean Fried Rice which my husband and I both really loved. Lastly for dessert we had an incredible tasting Warm Cornbread topped with sour cream ice cream, blueberries & local bee pollen. The service was excellent also. Everyone was warm and friendly. I am looking forward to the next time that I get to dine here & try other things on the menu. read more

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Wonderful service at the bar area and delicious food. The rigatoni bolognese was incredible. Shrimp and grits were great as well. Radu was very nice and makes a great cocktail. read more

This is my favorite restaurant. From the fabulous drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. They hit it all, out of the park!! Must go if you haven't. read more

My wife and I came here a couple months back and had a great time !! Our server was outstanding and attentive. Knew the menu very well. We started with the sweet and sour cauliflower and the beef empanadas - WOW !! Absolutely delicious.. My wife had the Local Fish En Papillote and she crushed it !! It was beyond tasty. I had the grilled rib eye - it was cooked to perfection and it was outstanding. The owner came by and greeted our table to check in - nice touch !! Kudos to you, Driftwood - we will most certainly be back. Great food, great vibe too. Ambiance was great & chill !! read more

If you're a foodie, Driftwood Boynton Beach is a must-visit, despite its humble appearance. The ever humble Chef James Everett knocks it out of the park with his unique creations. Some of the highlights include the Local Spanish mackerel, Crudo, chicken, fried oysters over spatle with chili honey, and smoke pork jowl fried rice with a runny local duck egg and collard greens kimchi. They have a killer cocktail program served by friendly bartenders. I enjoyed The Lost Element, which is their elevevated version of a spicy margarita with blackberry. They also have a serious spirits list. I finished my meal with a pour of the hard to find Jack Daniels 12 year. It's charcoal maple filtering provided the perfect sweet finish for my meal. If I lived closer they would probably see me weekly, but as it is, it was totally worth the drive. Can't wait to return. read more

Driftwood - Mackerel Crudo - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boynton Beach, Florida

Had a family member come in from out of town- went to driftwood for dinner. My fish was served raw- quickly seared but was totally raw throughout the fish (Almaco Jack) and was inedible, brought to waiters attention and said they would recook it. The restaurant was not overly busy, saw my fish come out 3 times but was brought to different tables. The waiter came by several times and told me that it will be another 5 mins.. 30 mins later my husband and uncle finished their meals and my food still has not come. Another waiter came by and apologized and said they accidentally gave my order to other tables. Finally got my food and the fish was very fishy I was unable to eat it. The waiter noticed that I had not eaten much of my fish and asked me how was the fish. I shared politely that it was very fishy. When the bill came the waiter shared that they comped the fish- which I was very appreciative of. Driftwood automatically adds 20% gratuity (which was disclosed when we sat down), so I tipped additional since they removed the fish from the bill. When I got home the next day, I noticed there was an appetizer that was added on my bill that I didn't order. I called the restaurant and the spoke with the manager, provided the check number and said that they removed the appetizer and I will see a credit. It's been over two weeks and it is still not reflected. I am disappointed in the overall experience, will not return. read more

Great meal and really wonderful, friendly service. Charming table with comfortable booth bench seating. Cocktails were made perfectly. Definitely will return. read more

HOT DIGGITY DAMN This place is unreal. Starting from their cocktails to their bites, everything here is made with with perfection. I think I left a review here a few years ago, and had to come back for another (yes - food and a review). The menu (drink & food) continuously changes and rotates with the season. If you are lucky enough to grab a drink from the bar before dinner ask for Joey's guidance in choosing your cocktail. He's not into football but he'll still make sure you kick off the evening with a next level cocktail. My recommendations for cocktails would be all of them, so I think it's safer to come back a few times and try them rather than get them all in on one night. For food, Chef Jimmy & Tommy make amazing homemade pastas. Also, fish arrives fresh from the sea every few days. I think this is the only place I can consider actually farm to table. read more

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