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Drift Inside Dining Room - Drift, Gulf Breeze, FL

Drift

4.7
4.7
1105 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
21:30
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 16:00–18:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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 1,105 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

    Best Service

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Ambience

  • Northwest Florida

    Innovative

  • 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 Ambience

  • Pensacola

    Best Value

  • Pensacola

    Good for groups

  • Pensacola

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Pensacola

    Good for special occasions

  • Pensacola

    Lively

  • Pensacola

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drift offers a delightful dining experience with "incredible views" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the delicious seafood, varied menu, and generous portions. The ambience is elegant, making it perfect for special occasions. While some found the food average for the price, many highlighted the "outstanding service" and "amazing atmosphere."

1,105 Reviews

  1. APRIL JOY

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Byron

    Alabama

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Joao

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 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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  4. Sheila

    Tallahassee

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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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  5. TerriRiv

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

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

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  7. Ed

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Drift is a nice option for an upscale meal at the beach. Very good food.

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  8. floridayogi

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing view. beautiful ambiance. live music downstairs. great food.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar because they were not tables available with views even though they were not occupied while we were there… but the bartender was amazing, great drinks and food!

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  10. Janie

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location to enjoy dinner or cocktail while watching the sun set. Great service from the moment you walk through the door, until the last cocktail. Our filets were the best we have ever been served. Such a lovely and elegant decor, especially for a romantic evening with your significant other. Thank you for such a special experience.

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FAQs

Drift is rated 4.7 stars by 1105 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
21:30
Booked 23 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
  • Area
    Pensacola
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 16:00–18:00
  • 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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