Drift Restaurant & Bar

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   andre

   New York City

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Our Waiter Derby was very attentive and the food came out in great time frames... The food was very good. The filet was cooked to my request. The octopus was great or just wish it was more than 1 piece. The charred brussel sprouts were very tasty! All in all a great experience.
   

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   Nicholas

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very demure experience will return in the future :)
   

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   Brittany

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was great, food was amazing, drinks were delicious . The view of the city is a plus
   

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   Manuel

   VIP

   New York City

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The place is beautiful with a spectacular view of the NY skyline. The service, particularly our sever Annie, was excellent. The food was superb. Will definitely return and recommend.
   

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   Kelly

   New York City

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I made reservations for restaurant week because it was through February 7th and the 7th was the only day we could go. When we got to the restaurant, we were told the restaurant week menu was no longer available and it had ended on Feb. 6th. I never got the message they sent saying it ended the night before we got there, I feel a phone call would have been more appropriate since they only realized this the night before our reservation & the restaurant week menu was still on their website on the 7th. We decided to try it since we were already there, it was too late to go anywhere else. For the prices, the portions were on the smaller size for some items. You are definitely paying for the view and the interior decor. Some of the cocktails were pre-made, which we found strange because for the price we expect everything to be made fresh for each customer. The appetizers were very good, we tried the bao buns and burrata. The entrees left much to be desired. The spicy rigatoni was decent, but for $32 has no protein unless you add it. The miso glazed black bass was good, but the bokchoy tastes like water - it has no sauce & no flavor. The crab gnocchi was mushy and there was barely any crab. And lastly, the skirt steak was so small, we've had bigger portions from the local Spanish restaurants off of their kids menu for skirt steak. Disappointing on the entrees portion, especially because several items were in the restaurant week menu & now we had to pay more for food that didn't measure up to it's hype. We had creme brulee for dessert and again, it was decent, not great. Our server was very nice, but the other staff come to your table every 2 minutes to clear plates that clearly still have food on them, which kills the conversation vibe. Definitely better, high end restaurants in the area. Really disappointed for what we spent.
   

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   Rishi

   VIP

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Second visit and not the last. Excellent combination of options across many cuisines and cultures. Staff is super friendly and the ambience is spectacular!
   

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   celinette

   New York City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great experience & great staff…beautiful decor & view.
   

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   Guido

   New Jersey

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful restaurant with great food and service. Perfect for a date night or a night out with friends. Outdoor patio will be the place to be during warmer months.
   

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   Anthony

   VIP

   New York City

   12 reviews

   2.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Needs some work. Food is pretty good, place is beautiful.. Service and kitchen timing are a work in progress.
   

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    Alvin

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Alex was wonderful. Thorough and knowledgeable about the menu from top to bottom. Reccommending things I wouldn’t have thought about and even steered away from some dishes that he then suggested even better alternatives. New York Strip Steak, mushrooms, mixed greens, and the toasted brussel sprouts were amazing. And to finish it off, banana soufleé and the rice pudding were just delicious. Note: See the host stand to validate your parking if you self-park ($5) vs $15 plus tip with the valet. Amazing experience from beginning to end. Would def go back for another special occasion. Thanks, Drift. Thanks Alex, for a memorable experience! .
    

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