Drift- Seafood & Raw Bar

4.7

881 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Drift specializes in exceptionally sourced and prepared seafood which reflects the rich culinary traditions of our region. We have created a unique and intimate atmosphere as well as a carefully curated beverage program. We hope you enjoy every aspect of your dining experience with Drift.

Drift brings to Rehoboth Beach a premier raw bar and seafood restaurant in an elevated dining environment. Our daily menu varies as we focus on sourcing only the freshest local and seasonal ingredients. We communicate directly with our network of providers to ensure only the best ingredients are selected. We believe the geography of Rehoboth Beach provides an opportunity to showcase the truly unique and diverse seafood and produce found in our area.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(302) 567-2744
Website
http://www.DriftRB.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
42.5 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Neighborhood
Rehoboth Beach
Cross street
On Baltimore Avenue, between 1st and 2nd Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Day Brunch
Jan 1, 2025 only
If you believe New Year's Day Brunch should be spent eating Caviar Pancakes, Lobster French Toast, Dressed Local Oysters and sipping on delicious handcrafted cocktails, then you should brunch with us.

Popular dishes

What 881 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore / Maryland
Innovative
Baltimore / Maryland
Seafood
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Innovative
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Healthy
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Hot spot
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Great for outdoor dining
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Drift- Seafood & Raw Bar offers an exceptional dining experience with an inventive menu and "excellent cocktails." The vibrant atmosphere is matched by attentive service, making it a "foodie's delight." While the noise level can be high, the creative dishes, such as swordfish schnitzel and lobster French toast, are "absolutely delicious." Reservations are essential for this popular spot.

881 Reviews

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EIleen
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cozy restaurant with excellent food and service. Went for New Year’s Eve and everything was delicious. Tuna tartar, flank steak, fettuccini and oysters were all beautifully prepared and excellent! Will definitely be back.
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Leslie
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and food. Good drinks Only negative was how loud it was. Definitely could have done without the music
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Lee
VIP
Philadelphia
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was ok, but the service was excellent. The tables were a little close together and it was very loud. We also had baby within arms length which I was not sure why you would bring a baby to this kid of restaurant.
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james
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and service was great!!!! The staff was welcoming and drinks were tasty.
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Jennifer
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chef’s tasting menu was excellent! We were full because of the generous portions but couldn’t stop eating. Can’t wait to come back and try it again!
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Carol
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was incredibly professional; didn’t rush us to order or finish. The food was excellent, and it’s a comfortable atmosphere to sit and have conversation. It’s really great to have a restaurant that understands quality service and food. Thank you!
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Tim
VIP
Philadelphia
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and cocktails ! Charred cabbage, heirloom carrot panzanella, focaccia, swordfish schnitzel, and the most incredible lobster French toast #HolyMoly it was fabulous!! Savannah was an attentive and delightful server. Drift is our favorite Rehoboth Beach restaurant.
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Edward
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect. Best dining experience with my family I can remember in a long time.
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Warren
VIP
Washington DC
120 reviews
3.0
120 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wanted an earlier reservation, but according to OT, the only time available was 8:00, which we took. Got there and there was only one other table occupied, and it was clear that staff wanted to go home...which I completely understand. We've had great meals here before, but last night was a "miss". Apps were good, but dinners (two coconut shrimps and one swordfish) were both very overcooked. Hoping just an "off night" - or maybe just because we were obviously on the later side of when people eat here...
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Gregg
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A new, great find in the area. Universally enjoyed.
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FAQs

Drift- Seafood & Raw Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 881 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

42.5 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
On Baltimore Avenue, between 1st and 2nd Street
Neighborhood
Rehoboth Beach
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.DriftRB.com/
Phone number
(302) 567-2744

Drift- Seafood & Raw Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Day Brunch

Popular dishes

Maine Lobster French Toast

Gnocchi Di Patate

Pappardelle Al Sugo Di Anatra

Menu

What 881 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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