Drift

Name: Drift
Address: 41 Fort Pickens Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL, United States, 32561-2078
Telephone: (850) 733-7331
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1220)

$31 to $50

American

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

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Join us for dinner and a beachside drinks. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, on the second floor, DRIFT is a casual fine dining restaurant serving steaks, seafood, craft cocktails and offering THE best view on Pensacola Beach. Our space features indoor & outdoor seating and full service bars! Join us for our Sunday night Prime Rib Dinner, only $39.95 and check out our Sunset Happy Hour (Bar Only) Wednesday-Sunday 4pm-6pm. We do our best to honor table requests but cannot make guarantees.

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
Luis Nolasco
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.
Public transit
The main entrance to DRIFT is located on the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. Take the elevator on the Casino Beach Bar & Grille first floor level up to the second floor to access DRIFT!
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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Popular dishes

Creme Brulee$12.00
Traditional Vanilla Bean
Double Layer Chocolate Cake$14.00
Ganache, chocolate chips, vanilla waffle crumbs, raspberry dots
Bourbon Ball Bread Pudding$14.00
Bourbon, praline and dark chocolate bread pudding, ice cream, bourbon caramel
Warm Apple Crumble$12.00
Served with vanilla ice cream and bourbon caramel

Dessert Cocktails

Chocolate Martini$15.00
Stoli Vanilla, Bailey's Chocolate, Mozart White Chocolate
Chocolate Spiced Pie$12.00
Sailor Jerry's Rum, Bailey's Chocolate, Heavy Cream
Salted Caramel White Russian$15.00
Stoli Vodka, Kahlua, Salted Caramel Baileys
Tiramisu Martini$15.00
Stoli Vanilla, Amaretto, Kahlua, Heavy Cream
Bourbon Ball$15.00
Bulleit Rye, Bailey's Chocolate, Heavy Cream

What 1,220 people are saying

Drift reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Florida
Best Ambiance
Northwest Florida
Romantic
Northwest Florida
Great for scenic views
Northwest Florida
American
Pensacola
Best Overall
Pensacola
Best Food
Pensacola
Best Service
Pensacola
Best Ambiance
Pensacola
Best Value
Pensacola
Innovative
Pensacola
Good for groups
Pensacola
Healthy
Pensacola
Neighborhood gem
Pensacola
Great for fine wines
Pensacola
Romantic
Pensacola
Good for special occasions
Pensacola
Lively
Pensacola
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Drift offers an enchanting dining experience with "beautiful views," a "friendly and knowledgeable" staff, and "exceptional" food. The "coastal vibe" complements the "classy ambiance," making it ideal for special occasions. Standouts include the "sea bass," "filet mignon," and "baked brie." Despite some service missteps, Drift's charm and cuisine shine through.

1,220 Reviews

K
Kel
Denver / Colorado9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We are there twice in 3 days so we obviously liked the place! The food was really good. I had the lobster bisque both nights and it was one of the best I’ve ever had. The brussel sprouts were also amazing, as was the coconut sea bass.
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Mark
Northwest Florida1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anniversary dinner with my beautiful wife! This was our first experience at Drift , it exceeded all expectations! The service was 10 out of 10 on all aspects from the wine recommendation, to the dessert offerings. Chef-manager made the rounds and made all feel very welcome! Apps and seafood special of the day were delicious and had a very FL gulf coast vibe. Really an awesome experience was had by all, can’t wait to return to Drift in the near future.
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Carla
Northwest Florida1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely experience from the moment we stepped in the door. We were greeted very enthusiasticly and made to feel valued through out our evening. The ambiance was perfect as was the view. It was a very happy Birthday 🎂 dinner. ❤️
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Russell VIP
Northwest Florida18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been many times.....Classiest spot on Pensacola Beach!
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DAN
Northwest Florida1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place to eat and enjoy your time with loved ones
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Sheila VIP
Northwest Florida29 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was fantastic. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Overall, it was a lovely day and highly recommend Drift. Cannot go wrong having a table overlooking Pensacola Beach. Oh and the Navy Blue Angles flew by low and fast from the west then circled back around, always EXCITING.
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Cary
Key West / Florida Keys9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service all were all great. The server Ray Ray was the best.
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Stephanie Lynn
Alabama6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
RayRay was a fantastic server and as usual, the food did not disappoint! We had a lamb lollipop advertisement, and I had the chili and Seabass and it was amazing!
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patrick
Cancun / Riviera Maya2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere. Service was top notch and very helpful with menu.
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Mike
Northwest Florida1 review
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
$$$$, but what you should expect from most high end food quality.
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FAQs

Drift is rated 4.7 stars by 1220 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

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.
Public transit
The main entrance to DRIFT is located on the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. Take the elevator on the Casino Beach Bar & Grille first floor level up to the second floor to access DRIFT!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luis Nolasco
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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Drift

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Lobster Bisque

Oysters

Red Snapper

Menu

Desserts

Creme Brulee$12.00

Double Layer Chocolate Cake$14.00

Bourbon Ball Bread Pudding$14.00

Warm Apple Crumble$12.00

Dessert Cocktails

Chocolate Martini$15.00

Chocolate Spiced Pie$12.00

Salted Caramel White Russian$15.00

Tiramisu Martini$15.00

Bourbon Ball$15.00

What 1,220 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Drift restaurant rated?

Does Drift offer gift cards?

Is Drift currently accepting reservations?

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Additional information

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