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Drifthouse Restaurant, Lounge & Bar, Sea Bright, NJ

Drifthouse Restaurant, Lounge & Bar

4.7 (2333)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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

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Menu

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

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What 2,333 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

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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."
2,333 Reviews

  1. Mike

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Darrell VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to dinner spot every week! Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. Paul, our server, was attentive, personable and always makes our experience worth coming back. The specials, as always, were delicious. Last night, we had the tuna tartare and the Bronzino. Both, outstanding. Ended with the key lime pie, always a winner!
    Drifthouse Restaurant, Lounge & BarResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review! We truly appreciate your business. We hope to see you again soon and look forward to providing you with another 5-star experience! We will be sure to share your kind words with Paul.

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  3. Richard

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food, Ambiance, Service. Will definitely be back

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  4. Philip VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service but remember this wonderful restaurant shares space with an active beach club in full swing so book your spot with that knowledge and you’ll be prepared. Once you arrive above the din you’ll be pleasantly surprised 🙂

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  5. susan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding! We were a party of 13 and everyone loved their entree and the appetizers.

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  6. Jennifer

    Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner. Everyone enjoyed their food. The crab stuffed lobster was the best I have ever had! The service was attentive and professional. My only beware type comment was that when we got there it was noisy. I don’t think it would have been a problem other than we were a group of five at a larger sized round table. Once some of the tables cleared it was fine. Had we been at a smaller table it would have been fine too. We made our reservation very late so I was happy we could be accommodated. We had a great evening!

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  7. Mark

    New Jersey10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Best desserts we’ve had in a while. Glad we ordered them.

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  8. Kim

    Philadelphia County27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As Always -exceptional service, friendly atmosphere and great food.

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  9. Arlene

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went Sunday evening for lobster night. Very enjoyable. Lobster was perfectly cooked. Dessert & cappuccino topped off a delicious dinner although our cappuccino could have been hotter. Paul our waiter was very personable & knowledgeable & helped make our evening very enjoyable.

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  10. Robert VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Pork Chop !!!!! One of the best I ever had. And service was excellent !!!!! Can't wait to go back.

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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 2333 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
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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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