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Drifter's Wife

4.6
4.6
78 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Phone number
    (207) 805-1336
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 78 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

78 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Reviewed on April 1, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    Service was over the top! The meals were hot and full of flavor. The specialty drinks were perfectly made and are exactly what a 5 star restaurant should have. The four of use had a very nice experience and will return again soon.

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  2. JohnP

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    83 reviews

    3.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant was pretty interesting in the respect that it has an all natural wine list and basically menu. I am not sure that it represents itself that way on your site, that would be my complaint.

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  3. Rhonda

    Las Vegas

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have made several visits to Drifters and it never fails to impress. Great Food, Wine and People. Like going to a friends house, but with food you could never imagine, create or prepare as well. There are so many exceptional restaurants in Portland and yet we can only go so long without another visit. All of our friends and relatives we have visited with have had the same reaction, WOW. They are moving to a larger space next door from their original spot, take advantage of the extra seats and GO. You will not be disappointed.

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  4. jlbh

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful date night meal! All the courses were great, especially the dessert. and of course, we visited the wine shop to purchase all the tasty wines we had during the meal.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always amazing and surprising. Ben Jackson is a genius!

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  6. BrettK

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best in Portland, especially when considering the limited kitchen they're working with. The food is exceptional. My wife commented after our last meal that every time we eat here she leaves feeling like we had something truly special. This place is truly special and the owners are genuinely nice, caring folks. Also, one of the best and unique wine menus in town. A real Portland gem. Looking forward to their new location soon.

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  7. valueformoney

    New York City

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Interesting menu and unusual wines

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  8. WalterB

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent, and the owners and staff are exceptionally attentive, genuine, and just amazing. Love this place.

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  9. MOKO

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great funky vibe. Love the whole neighborhood feel to the place. The staff was incredibly enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable. The food was amazing and a great addition to the Portland food scene.

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  10. Eddie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I genuinely enjoyed my meal at Drifters Wife. Peter who runs the wine shop is a great wine geek, very affable and friendly, extremely knowledgeable. The dining area is tiny, not a problem. Music was TOO loud for such a small room, that detracted from the experience. Menu is tiny by design, not a problem for me. Had a fantastic Bass dish that I would surely order again. I would recommend this place to foodie friends to sit at the bar, enjoy finely crafted food and challenge themselves with the amazing selection of wine by glass or bottle. I would not take my parents there nor would I recommend it for a first date. Tiny spot run by committed folks, I hope they can make it.

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Drifter's Wife is rated 4.6 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Drifter's Wife

59 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Phone number
    (207) 805-1336
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