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Drifthouse Restaurant, Lounge & Bar, Sea Bright, NJ

Drifthouse Restaurant, Lounge & Bar

4.7 (2342)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
We are open to the public all year round! At DRIFTHOUSE Restaurant , Lounge and Bar you will find our menu features Coastal Mediterranean plates with a nod to elevated local area classics. Drifthouse also has Sushi, with fresh fish being served daily!

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


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 530-9760
  • Website
    https://drifthousenj.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
  • 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.
  • Location
    1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760
  • Neighborhood
    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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Drifthouse Restaurant, Lounge & Bar's menu was last updated on 4/3/2025.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,342 people are saying

Drifthouse Restaurant, Lounge & Bar 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drifthouse Restaurant, Lounge & Bar is a seaside gem offering "excellent food," "phenomenal service," and "amazing views." Regulars rave about their attentive staff, especially servers like Paul. The "charming atmosphere" and "delicious seafood" make it a must-visit. Highlights include the "lobster night" and "dessert offerings."
2,342 Reviews

  1. Jeff

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good, and the whole experience was made even better by the amazing service. Paul, our waiter, was fantastic—he was friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations that really enhanced the meal. He checked in at just the right times and made us feel completely taken care of. The host was also great—he greeted us warmly, was super professional, and he got us seated right away with a smile. You can tell the whole team cares about creating a great experience.

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  2. Tyrone

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding! From the view of the ocean on one side and a river on the other. We had the pleasure of sitting outside. Our server Emmett was fantastic. His recommendation for the angry lobster was a great call.

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  3. Mary Catharine

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic service! Would dine again! If you’re visiting the shore you have to check out this establishment

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  4. Jeff

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved this place! The food was delicious, the service was friendly and fast, and the atmosphere was cozy without being too loud. Everything we ordered came out perfectly. Highly recommend — definitely a five-star experience!

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  5. Robert

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. Great experience. Started with drinks at the bar, and then we sat outside. We had the Strip and the Lobster, one of the freshest lobsters and one of the best steaks we’ve had in a while. Our server Paul was exemplary. Made sure everything was perfect the entire night. Will be back!

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  6. Demetrios

    New York City7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service and beautiful view. But the food was bland. I had the salmon and my wife had the chicken frnacias. Both are dishes that are difficult to mess up. Overpriced for the quality of the food. Will not be returning.

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  7. Shelley VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jessica, our server was outstanding… extremely professional and accommodating.

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  8. Ingrid

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service, live music was awesome 10/10

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  9. Michael VIP

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We are visiting from Massachusetts and we truly enjoyed our meal! The drinks were fabulous and the food was superb! We shared the lobster tail for dessert and it was outstanding! We definitely recommend this restaurant and if we visit the area again, we will be back!!!!

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  10. Mike

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time here and will be back Great setting on beach and fun vibe Staff great and wonderful selection of food!

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FAQs

Drifthouse Restaurant, Lounge & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 530-9760.

Drifthouse Restaurant, Lounge & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 2342 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. New Jersey
  4. Monmouth
  5. Sea Bright

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Drifthouse Restaurant, Lounge & Bar

1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sea Bright
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday - Friday from 6PM-10PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://drifthousenj.com/
  • Phone number
    (732) 530-9760
  • 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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