Driftwood is your stereotypical Michelin starred restaurant, both good and bad.
First the good. The food was expertly prepared and presented. Started with some canapés and a steak tartare one was fantastic.
My starter was good but not great. The host raved about the scallops, and while they were nice I did not find them exceptional.
What I did find exceptional was my main, a rare fillet steak. The beef was wonderful and presentation brilliant.
On the down side, I found the service overly formal. Everyone acted as if we were in Paris or Monte Carlo rather than Cornwall overlooking the water (by the way, incredible views). The Michelin star restaurants I most enjoy are the ones were the servers are friendly yet very efficient. Here I felt they were trying to impress.
They should let that food do the impressing and aim for a little more fun. read more