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The Drift Inn

4.7 (18 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Re H.

Had to come try the new kid in town! We arrived right at 5 p.m. on Sunday--good thing, because the place filled up fast, fast, fast! It's got a cute little diner atmosphere, a total change from the previous restaurant, and definitely more family-friendly. They're still on their soft-opening menu, but I started with the Gin & Celery--wow, what a combination! Hard to describe except that it truly tastes like celery. The gin isn't overpowering (which I liked). I'd love to try it again with a splash of tomato juice. Maybe I'll sneak some in. My son went for the burger and fries, while I chose the Tuna Melt with side salad. Not much commentary from him, but the burger disappeared quickly--always a good sign. I stole a fry--perfectly cooked, hot, and crunchy. The tuna melt was nicely toasted; the tuna salad is more on the savory side (I usually prefer sweeter), but that's just personal taste. The salad was a standout--baby greens in a delectable garlic vinaigrette. I'll definitely order the full House Salad next time. We wrapped things up with two ice-cream sundaes topped with chocolate sauce and adorable autumn sprinkles. Nice touch, Drift Inn! This place feels like it's going to be a great neighborhood addition. Welcome, Drift Inn--your local diners have been waiting for you!

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So glad Drift Inn is open for lunch now! We both got the lunch counter burger, me with cheese, and the matchstick fries. The Orange Juliet is the perfect memory of my mall experiences. Seamless service, didn't hurry us out when we hogged the table for almost 3 hours (I kept an eye on surrounding tables and the wait, so hope not too much of a jerk). He had a soft serve right before we left and was as happy as a kid. It was a really nice visit.

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Cute neighborhood diner! I visited The Drift Inn on a Saturday afternoon, there was a decent crowd inside. I sat at the counter and ordered a lunch counter burger with fries and a gin & celery to sip. The burger tasted flavorful, and the shoestring fries were crunchy! I ordered some of the dill ranch on the side to dip the fries, and it's really good! The gin & celery was also very nice. It didn't look like much, but it was strong!

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Food & drinks were amazing. The decor is a cool diner vibe and the staff is super nice. Wish I had more time to go back and get another Irish shake . But you have to try the Celery Gin!! I rode the ferry over and was NOT disappointed.

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Atmosphere transports you back to a classic 1950's dinner with its decor. Staff are friendly and attentive to all your needs and knowledge regarding menu items and always up for making recommendations. Stop on by and try this local Algiers Point gem!

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