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   April

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fantastic place!! Great food, drink and our waitress was fantastic!!

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   PamelaH

   Houston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience2

   Our waitress was very good. The noise from below was annoying & we felt like it impacted the beautiful surroundings negatively. Having only eaten at the brunch before we weren’t expecting that. The food was tasty but not served hot & the molten lava cake was a disappointment. It was very tiny. Food seems overpriced for what you get. I couldn’t find much crab on my Wagyu filet. Not sure we’ll return.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tallahassee

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall3food1service5ambience5

   Worst steak I’ve ever had. Other dishes were great but ribeye was the worst taste and flavor that the entire table has ever had. They did refund the cost of the steak but overall great experience.

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   Paul

   New York Area

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Good food, nicely paced, excellent service and ocean views

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   KenS

   Portland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service. Great wine. Great food! Incredible view!

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   76 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   76 reviews

   Dined on September 21, 2022

   overall2food4service1ambience4

   We tried again. They failed again The waitress was great The Hostess and Asst Manager were just awful and rude We asked to be seated nearest the beach for the view and breeze. We were denied due to some “policy” that only groups of four can be seated there. So we sat at a 4 top table against the wall. The beachside tables remained empty except for 1/10 or so the entire time. When we again questioned why we couldn’t sit near the beach, we were made to feel like second class citizens and told to “be quiet”. Wow. As a local professional, I’m appalled at how this place treated us on a nearly empty Wednesday night. Remember, before you go, the Customer is always WRONG.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New Orleans

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on September 21, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My husband’s birthday diner was wonderful. Great service from start to end. The food was delicious and served beautiful. So nice to be able to reserve a table in advance.

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   BillC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 21, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We dined outside and the weather was perfect, a nice breezed from the Ocean. The staff was attentive, and the food was excellent. It was our 50th anniversary and they treated us with a delicious complimentary chocolate/berry dessert.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   vip
   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 18, 2022

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   Ordered a old fashion and it was not even 1/2 full. Service was good but The waitress didn’t tell us the prices of the specials. On our last visit we were there the prime rib was $25 was surprised at the price of 39.95 for off season price. Still a beautiful restaurant.

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    RobertG

    Unspecified

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    Food was disappointing at this price point. Service was good. Ambiance and view are outstanding.

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    Leslie1

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We loved Drift! We had the Tuna Carpaccio & Crab Bisque for an appetizer & the Grouper & Filet & lobster as our main entrees & everything was great. From the service, to the view, to the food!

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    Rebel

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic! Little pricey but worth it. Great views. Skip big venues and try this one.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service and food was excellent as usual. Drift is THE place to go for a wonderful meal with lovely views and ambiance.

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    JoshS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Apps were great, and drinks were good, but main course was sub-par. My specific entree completely lacked seasoning. Bland food at $40 was disappointing. Great scenery on the patio. Restaurant below was having trivia night and really took over the serenity of the environment. Wait staff was tremendous

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    SuzanneP

    Tallahassee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved it overall…

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food. Fantastic ambiance.

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    DarleneH

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    9-10-22 6pm The mashed potatoes were too garlicky and the red snapper completely overdone. Did not eat. The scallops had an after taste from some seasoning. My filet was good, not juicy or special. Very surprised at the food quality. The server was excellent, the view amazing and a very pretty setting and ambience. We were treating a couple and the food is pricey for the quality. I seriously don’t like to be negative, but the owners are so fabulous and should be told the chef is sup par for their fine dining establishment.

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    BobS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My favorite place to eat at Pensacola Beach! Superb view of the beach; super food; friendly staff. Highly recommend it!

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    WilliamC

    Tallahassee

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    A very quiet and elegant place for a nice dinner- A little pricey though

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Delicious. Everything was prepared superbly. The grouper was perfectly cooked.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was great, food was excellent!

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    gregs

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Phenomenal experience! You can't beat the view but even that wasn't the best part. The food was amazing, a little under seasoned in certain places, but still delicious. The outside dining is spacious enough to enjoy a romantic dinner without having your "neighbors" on top of you. Our server was one of the best we've had in a very long time! I highly recommend Drift for a nice occasion or just a relaxed meal.

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    Noma

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent experience, no negatives

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    MikeC

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding food wine and ambience service excellent

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    FredinFernandina

    Jacksonville

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outside dining was great, if you want a quieter setting try inside. Entire staff was well trained and professional. We each got a different dish, wayuga steak, grouper, shrimp scampi and Chilean sea bass, each were excellent.

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    DanF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience5

    We sat outside on the deck and the Ambiance and view could not be beat. My first gin tonic didn't have any 'Tonic' in it and I had to send it back twice. The food was okay but not nearly as 'special' as the price. Had the high end restaurant ingredients but were lacking any real sophistication. I had a Caeser salad with wilted romaine lettuce and a fancy parmesan cheese cooked cracker that was not crisp and overly chewy. My steak was properly cooked but too thin. The Lobster was uninspired (red lobster here I come). My wife ordered a lava cake desert that was too small to split and common. Again, for the price? If it wasn't for our excellent server and inspired ambiance I'd call our night there a bust.

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    JohnL

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    All fish dishes were over cooked. Asparagus was tough and chewy. Scallops were good.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love to eat here while vacationing in Pensacola Beach. Delicious food and friendly wait staff. Our server, Lily, was awesome!

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    RandyP

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    We’ve been downstairs at Casino Beach many times and it is one of our favorite places to go to on the beach because it’s right on the ocean. We finally got around to trying Drift. Our waitress was awesome! The drink menu was good although the drinks were fairly week. Generally at a more expensive restaurant like Drift, they make drinks at least decently strong. These are a week. Also the food we got, the chilean Seabass, Wagyu beef and lobster Enchilada were mediocre and disappointing. For the price point, you expect your food to be really good and this food was just OK. In my opinion, there are better options in this price range than Drift. The main thing Drift has going for it is that it’s right in the beach. But so is downstairs Casino Beach. Not sure if we tried again. For the price, they need to step their food game up.

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    PattyR

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A great place for a special evening...ours was our anniversary. The food, service, mild outside temperature, and a spectacular view made for a wonderful night.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife and I both had the prime rib which was fantastic! Melissa always takes good care of us with her eye for detail and sense of humor. This is our go to restaurant in Pensacola Beach.

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    LyndiK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Guest were from key west and most impressed. We live in gb and This was our first visit. Actually great reviews from friends. The seafood tower was quite the presentation and every bit was enjoyed by all parties. Thank you for making the evening most pleasant from atmosphere to cuisine.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and cocktails always excellent.

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    LisaT

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Drinks were very disappointing but the food was great. A little over priced.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was our anniversary and first time at Drift! Our waitress (Lily), food & view were all great!

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    Michael

    New Orleans

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    The sea bass is fantastic. I highly recommend it. The grouper is a beautiful piece of fish but it is bland.

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    Natalie

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    Service was not even mediocre. Waitress seemed a little overwhelmed, and we were charge for a glass of wine she forgot to deliver. The lobster Mac and cheese that costs $18, was a single serving and was served room temperature. The Brussels were also served room temperature, and were nothing more than slightly broiled with a little salt and pepper. I would not even consider the asparagus to be al dente, but raw. The grouper was ok, but not worth the cost. The ribeye was cooked more medium rare, versus medium.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service with a amazing view

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    Gasdocjb

    Austin

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Beach vacation

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was fantastic and the service was phenomenal!! It’s a beautiful environment.. outside was too hot but the staff moved us inside with ease. Everything in the menu was great but we miss the white bordelaise!

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