Drift Cafe & Bistro

4.5 (145)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

546 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V6

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Sustainable ingredients.
Located in lower Gibsons on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Drift Cafe & Bistro offers a constantly changing menu of fine West Coast cuisine.

In the summer months our patio is open and our guests can take in incredible views of Keats and Bowen Island as well as the Coast mountains and Salish Sea while enjoying the fresh local fare.

Large groups are welcome, but require a phone call to reserve as we have limited seating - 604-886-5858

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Seafood, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Mon, Fri–Sun 10:00 am–1:45 pm
Phone number
(604) 886-5858
Website
http://www.drift-gibsons.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tim Bedford
Catering
We are available to cater on site or off site, with a team of chef's available to us for your special events. Please contact Stephanie at 604-886-5858 to view menus and pricing.
Private party facilities
We are available for buy outs and private events. We have specific summer and winter minimum spend amounts, but do not charge a room rental fee as long as those minimums are met. Please call Stephanie at 604-886-5858 to discuss dates and pricing.

Location
546 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V6
Neighborhood
Gibsons
Cross street
School Rd.
Parking details
Street parking available. One lot behind the restaurant available as well as spots in the laneway below.
Public transit
bus stop right outside
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Roasted Pork BellyCA$14.00
Korean Spiced Cauliflower, Puffed Wild Rice, Scallion, Sesame Seed
Wild Salmon RillettesCA$14.00
Horseradish Crème, capers, chives, toasts
Summer Seafood BouillabaisseCA$13.00
Anise, Focaccia
Summer GreensCA$9.00
Fresh & Pickled Vegetables, Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Vinaigrette
Fisherman's Market Daily Ceviche
Sweet Potato, Crisps
- Snack SizeCA$11.00
- Appetizer SizeCA$19.00

Mains

Cauliflower & FalafelCA$23.00
Romesco Sauce, Summer Vegetables
Duck Leg ConfitCA$26.00
Local Greens, Summer Succotash, Roasted Red Pepper Emulsion
Pan Seared Wild Ling CodCA$27.00
Warm Potato & cucumber salad, Dill, Citrus Beurre Blanc
Slow Cooked Wild SalmonCA$28.00
Squash, Braised Onion, Curried Quinoa, Green Goddess Vinaigrette, Goat Crème Fraiche
Butcher's Choice SteakCA$30.00
Chimichurri, Zucchini, Tomato, Pine Nut, Crispy Potato
Fresh Daily PastaCA$20.00

Desserts

Vanilla PavlovaCA$9.00
Citrus Curd, Berries
Warm Chocolate BrownieCA$9.00
Hazelnut Cream
Crème BruleeCA$9.00
Rhubarb Chutney

What 145 people are saying

Drift Cafe & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

137 Reviews

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Laurie VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia9 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoy ourselves whenever we come. Casual dining with good service and wonderful food. Their fresh pasta is always a good choice.
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Nasus
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a great dinner. Christian was a great hostess. Love the crispy rice. However, in regarding to the chicken dish- if I might say the chicken sauce was over-salty, may be half of the amt of salt would have been great. Very tasty though. We will come again and try other dishes.
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MaryA
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great! will be back – thanks for a wonderful birthday dinner!
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MeghanM
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We requested a more intimate table and got the best one in the restaurant. Although quiet that evening we really enjoyed everything about the night! Great service, amazing food, and tasty drinks!
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aspengrove
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
good food, good service and very attentive to covid regulations! Setting is superb
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AmyE
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 3, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food in a cute space.
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CorinneT
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
4.0
Dined on December 26, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always excellent food and service. Good energy all around.
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Gazza VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia17 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, charming space, excellent service from Stephanie. If you love Caesars, don't miss ordering one here, as they include housemade horseradish with olive juice - so good!
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Greg
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. They take seemingly simple dishes and elevate them to fine dining level! All scratch cooking using local fresh ingredients! It is on the pricier side, but I can see the value in the quality ingredients and cooking. On this occasion we had the tomato and avacado eggs Benny.....and we added bacon, of course, and it was more like a bacon steak! So good! Coffee was French press, never disappoints! The hospitality was great. Service was exceptionally punctual, and friendly. This is one of my favourite spots on the coast! Thank you!
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DanB
Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were awesome ......................
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FAQs

Drift Cafe & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 886-5858.

Drift Cafe & Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

546 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V6

Additional information

Cross street
School Rd.
Neighborhood
Gibsons
Hours of operation
Mon, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Mon, Fri–Sun 10:00 am–1:45 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Seafood, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking available. One lot behind the restaurant available as well as spots in the laneway below.
Public transit
bus stop right outside
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tim Bedford
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.drift-gibsons.ca/
Phone number
(604) 886-5858
Catering
We are available to cater on site or off site, with a team of chef's available to us for your special events. Please contact Stephanie at 604-886-5858 to view menus and pricing.
Private party facilities
We are available for buy outs and private events. We have specific summer and winter minimum spend amounts, but do not charge a room rental fee as long as those minimums are met. Please call Stephanie at 604-886-5858 to discuss dates and pricing.

Drift Cafe & Bistro

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Roasted Pork BellyCA$14.00

Wild Salmon RillettesCA$14.00

Summer Seafood BouillabaisseCA$13.00

Summer GreensCA$9.00

Fisherman's Market Daily Ceviche

Mains

Cauliflower & FalafelCA$23.00

Duck Leg ConfitCA$26.00

Pan Seared Wild Ling CodCA$27.00

Slow Cooked Wild SalmonCA$28.00

Butcher's Choice SteakCA$30.00

Fresh Daily PastaCA$20.00

Desserts

Vanilla PavlovaCA$9.00

Warm Chocolate BrownieCA$9.00

Crème BruleeCA$9.00

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Drift Cafe & Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Drift Cafe & Bistro restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

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