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DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke, Sea Bright, NJ

DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4.7
4.7
2308 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:30
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,308 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drifthouse by David Burke offers an enchanting dining experience with "fantastic food and service." Guests rave about the "wonderful ambiance," with ocean views enhancing the meal. Highlights include the "pretzel crab cake" and "key lime pie." The service is consistently praised, with staff described as "attentive" and "friendly."
2,308 Reviews
  1. Patricia VIP

    New Jersey7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at this restaurant. A great experience. Has more gluten free choices than other restaurants. Service was impeccable. We will return!

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  2. Gabi

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful experience last night while eating at Drifthouse. The food was great and the service was exceptional! The manager was very accommodating and made sure we were sat at a beautiful table.

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  3. Paula

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is hands-down, the best restaurant in our area by a long shot. The food is consistently wonderful; among my favorites are the market salad, popovers, fried calamari, and I just had  the best pork chop I ever ate. I had it plain and grilled and it was just wonderful. I’m also crazy about their chocolate mousse pie, Keylime pie and apple crisp. If you’re coming with children or fun-loving adults, the cheesecake lollipop tree topped with cotton candy is a delight. In summer the outdoor deck is the perfect place to watch the sunset reflected in the bay and on the ocean.

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  4. Ronald VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant attached to the Driftwood Beach Club. Nice size bar with delicious happy hour menu and drinks. We went for restaurant week in NJ and had a 3 course meal for $43.00. The view is pretty nice too. Love the staff and atmosphere. Entertainment on weekends.

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  5. WILLIAM VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal, ambience and service. Something for everyone on the menu.

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  6. Cherry VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just had a wonderful & delicious dinner at Drifthouse. Just moved at the Jersey shore area, and this place is definitely our favorite! Service & food are great… and the view!! We had happy hour before dinner. Bar tenders were great and friendly! I mentioned to the manager (Hafid) we wanted a window table. I think he literally waited for a table to be ready for us. We sat where we would like to be and Hafid checked on us a few times, same he did with the other guests. And Lilly, our wait staff is such a darling! Hope she will wait staff next time we go! Gabby, one of the hostesses, was very friendly too! And food- all so delish! I have not had mussels as tasty!! And of course, the enjoyable live music! It’s a great evening at Drifthouse!

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  7. eric

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great meal was restaurant week with an additional special 3 course prefix menu. Was terrific

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  8. Jacqui VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and service! Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and attentive!

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  9. Joyce

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The restaurant was beautiful. Our server, Paul, was excellent…informative, attentive and very good natured.

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  10. Tom

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went during restaurant week and enjoyed our meal. We ordered salmon, filet medallions and pork chop. Delicious. The filet was tender and had a nice taste as did the shrimp. The porkchop and sides were a large portion. Faroe salmon was a nice portion but lacking a starch side. Need to order that separately. Coffee was very good as were the desserts. Only negative was the interior temperature. The seats by the windows were very cold. The manager Hafid was very nice and attentive and raised the thermostat for us.
    DRIFTHOUSE by David BurkeResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that the temperature was cold. We hope to give you a 5 star experience on your next visit. We appreciate your business and appreciate your review.

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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 2308 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Sea Bright
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:30
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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