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DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke, Sea Bright, NJ

DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4.7
4.7
2263 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for live music
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
We are open to the public all year round! Please visit our website https://drifthousedb.com/ to join our VIP rewards program. At DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke you will find our menu features Coastal Mediterranean plates as a reflection of chef David Burke’s approach to cooking, with a nod to elevated local area classics.

We encourage any party size up to 10 guests to book through OpenTable as we have recently updated our platform to accept larger parties up to 10 guests. For larger parties, we recommend reserving an earlier or later time slot to cultivate an optimal dining experience. Any parties larger than 10, please call us or leave us a message.
Be sure to join our VIP Loyalty Program. We reward our guests with 1 points for every $1 spent!

Come experience The Fireplace Lounge with its unique menu, signature cocktails and comfortable seating by our cozy fireplace.
The Fireplace Lounge Hours - Tu-Thurs 4-1030pm Fri/Sat - 4-11pm Sun 4-930pm


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 530-9760
  • Website
    http://drifthousedb.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef David Burke
  • Catering
    Private Dining Room & Semi-Private Dining Available
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re hosting a corporate event or a social celebration, we will make your event extraordinary. Our spectacular oceanfront location and stunning New American interior offer the perfect setting all year round.
  • Location
    1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760
  • Neighborhood
    Sea Bright
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking Lot (once COVID restrictions are lifted), Off Street and Self Parking Lot Available
  • Public transit
    Ocean Boulevard
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday - Friday from 6PM-10PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day 3-Course Prix Fixe

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Happy Valentine's Day from Drifthouse by David Burke! Celebrate this romantic occasion with Celebrity Chef David Burke's decadent Valentine's Three Course Menu featuring luxurious fare from land & sea and seductive desserts!

Menu

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What 2,263 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drifthouse by David Burke offers a delightful coastal dining experience with "delicious food," "impeccable service," and "stunning ocean views." Highlights include the Pretzel Crab Cake and Key Lime Pie, perfectly balancing flavors. The ambiance, live music, and attentive staff make it a "memorable" destination for any occasion.

2,263 Reviews

  1. Vivian

    VIP

    New York City

    130 reviews

    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal, we both had chicken francese and the wedge salad. Both were delicious. Malinda, our server, was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Thanks again Mike.

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  2. Paul

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Seafood was phenominal. Service was absolutely top notch.

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  3. Neal

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    NYE fixed menu not worth 110 a person. Have been here before and was very good. “Boneless” branzino was full of bones. Small deserts. David burke needs to do better

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  4. Maria

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Drifthouse by David Burke for New Year's Eve. The service was excellent the ambiance was really nice they have a sax player and a singer which were very good. I had the short ribs which were delicious. My husband had bronzino which tasted really good but his only complain was that it wasn't fully deboned so there were little bones all at the rim. My husband hates fish bones. It was hard to eat it because of the fish bones. I would have given it 5 stars except for that. We will go back in warm weather because the view was beautiful right by the water.

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  5. Tracey

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was delicious, and the special touches of bacon and champagne toast were the icing on top. The musicians were talented, and the noise level was appropriate, so we could enjoy it and still hear each other. I would give the evening a 10!

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  6. Javier

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, met expectations-- Wait time was a little slow but good experience overall

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  7. Larry

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    121 reviews

    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of service and cuisine never disappoints! Beautiful room, decorated perfectly for New Year’s Eve! Been going there for years, and we’ll be back again soon!

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  8. Melynda

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite places to dine when I visit NJ. I took the family here for a post Christmas dinner and everything was fantastic. The meal was delicious. The service was great. Everyone enjoyed themselves.

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  9. Deborah

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and impeccable service . I’m sure the view is beautiful too if it wasn’t a rainy winter evening . Highly recommend

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  10. Marc

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at the Drifthouse—food, surroundings, and view are wonderful. However, the consistent attentive, professional, and very friendly staff are always reasons to return frequently. The manager, Hafid Elbroji, always makes us feel welcome and at home. Thank you!

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FAQs

DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 530-9760.

DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke is rated 4.7 stars by 2263 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sea Bright
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking Lot (once COVID restrictions are lifted), Off Street and Self Parking Lot Available
  • Public transit
    Ocean Boulevard
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef David Burke
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday - Friday from 6PM-10PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://drifthousedb.com/
  • Phone number
    (732) 530-9760
  • Catering
    Private Dining Room & Semi-Private Dining Available
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re hosting a corporate event or a social celebration, we will make your event extraordinary. Our spectacular oceanfront location and stunning New American interior offer the perfect setting all year round.
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