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Drift Inside Dining Room - Drift, Gulf Breeze, FL

Drift

4.7
4.7
1109 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
Join us for dinner or a Gulf side drink. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, perched high above on the second floor, DRIFT is a casual fine dining restaurant serving steaks & fresh seafood, offering guests THE best view on Pensacola Beach featuring an indoor bar & indoor seating as well as a patio bar & outdoor seating. Join us for our Sunday night Prime Rib Dinner, only $39.95 and check out our Sunset Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday for Half Off our specialty cocktail menu plus all appetizers - Sunday 4pm-6pm.

Check out our Chef Specials and come see for yourself why we won Best in Pensacola 2022 for 1. Best Restaurant - Pensacola Beach 2. Best Steakhouse - Pensacola 3. Best Happy Hour - Pensacola and 4. Best Girls Night Out - Pensacola.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (850) 733-7331
  • Website
    https://driftpcola.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew M. Suthers
  • Catering
    Email: events@driftpcola.com for all your catering and event needs!
  • Private party facilities
    Email: events@driftpcola.com for all your catering and event needs!
  • Location
    41 Fort Pickens Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-2078
  • Neighborhood
    Pensacola
  • Cross street
    Located on the 2nd Floor of Casino Beach Bar & Grille
  • Parking details
    The main entrance to Drift is located on the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. Take the elevator located in the doorway across from Inner Light Surf Shop on the pier - to the 2nd floor above Casino Beach Bar & Grille.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,109 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for brunch

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northwest Florida

    Romantic

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for scenic views

  • Pensacola

    Best Overall

  • Pensacola

    Best Food

  • Pensacola

    Best Service

  • Pensacola

    Best Ambiance

  • Pensacola

    Best Value

  • Pensacola

    Good for groups

  • Pensacola

    Good for special occasions

  • Pensacola

    Lively

  • Pensacola

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drift offers a memorable dining experience with "great food and beautiful views." The restaurant boasts "excellent service" and a "welcoming atmosphere," making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. While some dishes like the sea bass and oysters receive high praise, it's the exceptional service and stunning beach views that truly stand out. With a "beautiful ambiance," Drift is perfect for special occasions or a relaxing evening by the Gulf.

1,109 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a perfect experience. Drift was clean with perfect lighting and enjoyable views. Our server, Bailey, was all about making our dining pleasurable with professional service. We met the Chef who was very gracious and determined to insure a wonderful dinner. Drift is now my number one dining destination at Pensacola Beach.

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  2. Paul

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, excellent food, and a view that can't be beat! Definitely recommend going for the sunset!

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  3. Dean

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    39 reviews

    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Drift’s service is always very good and tonight was no exception. Their kitchen staff however was just a bit challenged being a holiday and the menu that they selected. The two fish entrées that we had were definitely over cooked and one to the point where it was sent back to the kitchen. The Prosecco was great, the butternut squash bisque Was also a head and the pumpkin and goat cheese flan flan was crazy good. The fish however, was disappointing at best. The management was extremely understanding and went above and beyond. Will be back to give it another try sometime in the future.

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  4. Steve

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was not great. So many better places to at in the Island. Not coming back.

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  5. APRIL JOY

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited town and took my family to Drift for a nice dinner. The ambiance, food, and our server were all wonderful! You could tell it’s a popular restaurant, as the manager, or possibly the owner, walked around checking on each table to see how everyone was enjoying their meals. Definitely one of Pensacola's best-known gems!

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  6. Byron

    VIP

    Alabama

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come to Drift every time we visit Navarre beach. It is our favorite dining experience. Food and customer service is always consistent with a score of STELLAR! Thank you.

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  7. Joao

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service good was excellent It was my wife’s birthday , the chef sent a special dessert Give the woodwork

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  8. Sheila

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Food, wine menu, waitstaff. Always a great time never disappoints.

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  9. TerriRiv

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely decor and sunset/ocean views ~ delicious food and top notch service!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Highly recommend. Will be back .......

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FAQs

Drift is rated 4.7 stars by 1109 OpenTable diners.

Drift does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Drift

41 Fort Pickens Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-2078

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on the 2nd Floor of Casino Beach Bar & Grille
  • Neighborhood
    Pensacola
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The main entrance to Drift is located on the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. Take the elevator located in the doorway across from Inner Light Surf Shop on the pier - to the 2nd floor above Casino Beach Bar & Grille.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew M. Suthers
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://driftpcola.com/
  • Phone number
    (850) 733-7331
  • Catering
    Email: events@driftpcola.com for all your catering and event needs!
  • Private party facilities
    Email: events@driftpcola.com for all your catering and event needs!
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