Dryft - Wellesley

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   Jane

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Had a late lunch. Asked for a booth and was given a very comfortable booth. Jill was at the desk, very professional and welcoming. Food very good. Will return
   

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   Linda

   Greater Boston

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   This was my second time at Dryft. We had a table reservation but ended up taking a spot at the bar. The bartender was excellent. Great vodka martini! The food was delicious. The mussels were so good! Definitely will be back!
   

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   Tania

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Firstly, this wasn’t the first time I have been to Dryft, but it’ll certainly be the last. The restaurant is small-ish and loud, even during lunch, when it’s not packed. My first visit was during dinner and it was ridiculously loud, I felt like I was a part of the awkward date that was happening at the table next to me. It was no better today. Luckily, being seated at a booth helped my party (a little), but judging by the looks we were getting from other patrons every time one of us laughed, I’d say it didn’t help anyone else. Then the food… the first visit, the food was good (not great). But today, it was a salty, soggy mound of raw tuna, seaweed salad, and rice slop. I could barely eat it. So I thought I’d take it home and maybe add some bland rice to offset the saltiness and the sogginess because the flavor was OK (after all it’s a $30 dish); well, when I asked to take it home, our server winced and said, “Because it’s raw, I’m really not supposed to allow you to take it home. I’ll let you this time.” I was surprised because takeaway sushi is actually a thing. Maybe I missed that tidbit on the menu? Or maybe that tidbit just doesn’t exist? Either way, a heads up before I placed my order would’ve been helpful. Lastly the service. Overall, our server was good. She was attentive and timely. But at the very, very end, when we turned down the list of things we could possibly want next (i.e. dessert, coffee, and her suggested “tequila shots”) SHE ROLLED HER EYES! So, for an $80+ dollar meal that consisted of no alcohol, no appetizers, no dessert, tap water, an iced tea, a mocktail, a club soda, and two identical entree’s, I’m all set. I know it’s a newish restaurant, but i think there’s ample room for improvement.
   

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   Reva

   Greater Boston

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Server was excellent, oysters and Brussels sprouts app were perfect, main courses ( salmon, bronzing, haddock and mahi mahi) super, fresh and expertly prepared and presented. Cocktails were creative—a little sweet, but yum. Tiramisu was done, coffee was delish. Thank you for a memorable meal— we’ll be back often!!!!
   

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   Will

   Greater Boston

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Very nice restaurant and the service was impeccable. Only issue was the under brick chicken was more fat than actual chicken. Other than that, highly recommend.
   

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   Mark

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Wonderful options for a variety of dietary needs. Attentive waiter, and beautiful atmosphere. Happy to get in before the crowds discover this place!
   

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   David

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

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

   When the restaurant is full it is a little too noisy, but otherwise a most excellent venue with superb dining.
   

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   Ray

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

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

   Had the octopus and clam chowder to start both were excellent. Chicken under a brick and halibut with lobster socutash the gnocchi in the socutash was a nice little surprise. Overall really good, a little loud for my liking.
   

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   Molly

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

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

   Fantastic experience!! Another great round of service - Victoria was wonderful!
   

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    Shamrock1

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

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

    Great food, great service and great atmosphere! A gem!!
    

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