Drift at Islander Resort

Name: Drift at Islander Resort
Address: 82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, United States, 33036
Telephone: (305) 664-2031
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (22)

$31 to $50

Seafood

82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Charming

Drift celebrates the pure flavors and simple joys of dining. Drift's dishes are crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, cooked over open flames to accentuate their intrinsic flavors.
Drift's cuisine is Mediterranean and includes Greek inspired dishes and plenty of local seafood. Join us for apps and drinks, a full meal, or a quick bite!
Our cocktail program is curated by a Miami-based mixologist and includes refreshing locally-influenced cocktails.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Mediterranean, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 664-2031
Website
https://www.driftrestaurantislamorada.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Neighborhood
Islamorada
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 22 people are saying

Drift at Islander Resort 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Key West / Florida Keys
Best Ambiance
Key West / Florida Keys
Seafood
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Best Ambiance
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Drift at Islander Resort offers an enchanting beachfront dining experience with "fantastic service" and "excellent food." The setting is "romantic and relaxing," featuring airy seating under a tiki hut. Guests rave about dishes like the "perfectly cooked" fish of the day and creative cocktails. Reservations are recommended for this "hidden gem."

22 Reviews

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Juan VIP
Treasure Coast3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Music was too loud and was more like lounge music than resort music.
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Nancy VIP
Southwest Florida82 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great and the food was very good. I ordered the pasta with clams, which was good, but it was swimming in oil. The fish of the day (wahoo) was very good. Some sort of bread service would have been nice, considering the prices of the entrees. We appreciated the complimentary Birthday cake for dessert.
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Michael VIP
Coastal Georgia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We reserved a table at Drift because it looked like a beautiful waterfront restaurant (online) and because we were staying at the Islander Resort. The restaurant did not disappoint. The view was even better than we expected. It is a very romantic and relaxing setting. We really enjoyed being so close to the ocean. We had the fresh catch and the whole fish of the day. Both were delicious and very fresh. The service was excellent and we didn't feel rushed. We liked Drift so much that we had dinner there two evenings and we look forward to dining there again on our next visit to Islamorada.
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Sue
Nashville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had a truly delightful dinner at the Drift-Islander Resort. From the moment we sat down, we felt well taken care of — especially by our wonderful server, Renee, who was not only attentive but also very mindful of my gluten allergy. She made sure our starters, a delicious eggplant dip and roasted mashed cauliflower, were served with fresh vegetables instead of the usual pita bread, which I really appreciated. For the main course, my husband ordered the lamb chops with vegetables, which he thoroughly enjoyed, while I had the catch of the day — a perfectly cooked black grouper served with silky potato purée and crisp-tender broccolini. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying. I also tried two cocktails, both of which were absolutely delicious, and my husband ordered a coconut old-fashioned that he couldn’t stop raving about — a creative and tropical twist on a classic.
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manuel VIP
Fort Lauderdale154 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The place us fabulous. Tall tiki hut very airy with view of the water. Very comfortable seats. Food delicious. Wife had the lobster tail special and I had the grouper daily catch. Fresh and flaky fish. Nice glass of pinot noir. The chocolate cake decadent. Main issue is the food including the dessert took a long time to come out. Don't know if not enough cooks or too far away.
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Michelle
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drift is on the Islander Hotel property. I was directed to park and told to take a short walk towards the beach and the path would lead to the restaurant. I did indeed get sand in my shoes and had the thought that maybe I was going to end up at another beach dive bar but upon approaching the restaurant all of my misgivings subsided. The seating is outdoors under an intricately thatched roof with woven basket-like hanging chandeliers and ceiling fans, picture a Restoration Hardware photo shoot. The tables are spaced with enough separation for privacy and great views of the tropical oasis and Atlantic Ocean. Even though there are beach goers moving along the property the restaurant has ceiling to floor sunshade screens that obscure activity without diminishing the view. I was greeted and seated by a pleasant hostess and my drink order taken in a timely manner. I started with a Greek salad that had ample preportions of all the things you really want more of in a Greek salad. The Main course was steak and delivered by the Executive Chef, who was really interested in my thoughts about the food, which by the way, I thought was scrumptious. I would definitely consider this restaurant to be on the upper scale of what Islamorada has to offer and yet relaxed enough to not have to dress formal for dinner.
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Alicia VIP
Central Kentucky15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience at Drift. Our server was phenomenal! It was our first night here and needless to say our 2-year old was extremely exhausted and acting cranky at dinner. It did not phase our server and she was so patient and kind with him and us. She made amazing recommendations and we had the best meal! Tuna crudo, lamp chops, and spaghetti with clams. All food had amazing flavor and service was top notch!
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Tami
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting on the beach. Fantastic service and the food was excellent!
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Tahiri VIP
Miami - Dade7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. Beautiful atmosphere and great food l. We will definitely come back
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Cynthia VIP
Greater Boston16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dining experience!! Lovely attentive staff. Coming back often
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Drift at Islander Resort is rated 4.5 stars by 22 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

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

Additional information

Neighborhood
Islamorada
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Mediterranean, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.driftrestaurantislamorada.com/
Phone number
(305) 664-2031

Drift at Islander Resort

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