Drifters Kitchen & Bar

I finally had the chance to try this new spot after it took over Idle Hour, and we were impressed! They’ve really brightened up the space, giving it a more welcoming and less moody atmosphere. The service was friendly and attentive, making us feel well taken care of. We shared the crab rangoon dip and also tried the cheese pizza, wings, and burger—all of which were delicious. My partner had the burger and loved it; he said it was juicy with great flavor, and the aioli sauce was a nice touch. If you're into smash burgers, this is a solid choice. The crab rangoon dip was definitely the standout dish for us, and I’d highly recommend it. Everything came out quickly and tasted great. The only suggestion I have is to ease up on the salt in some dishes, but overall, it’s a cool place!

The smash burger is PHENOMENAL! Loved the tempura zucchini fries and kale caesar as well. Need to try to pizza it looks amazing. Vibes were great, cocktails were on point. Will be back regularly!

This was my first time visiting this restaurant, and it definitely won’t be my last! The beer was ice cold, the wings were delicious, and the smash burger was fantastic. Our waitress was spot on—friendly, attentive, and quick. I’d absolutely recommend giving this place a shot!

We’ve been to Drifters many times since it’s opened. The menu is purposely kept small and there is something for everybody. The flatbread pizzas are delicious and the burger is to die for. The atmosphere will make you feel that you’re in a hip California beach community with a vintage flare! The owners, staff, and patrons are all super friendly, down to earth, and very professional. You can tell owners have done an amazing job at making staffers happy! They also have live music on certain nights, which the talent is fantastic and the sound is not too loud so you can still hear yourselves talk. HUGE fan on Drifters!

Great addition to Quincy Center! Loved the arincini (had a little kick which I loved), the smash burger was incredible (it was perfectly cooked - nice and juicy) and the fries were hot and delicious, my husband had the steak frites au poivre - steak also cooked perfect, I stole a slice of my daughter's cheese pizza which we all loved - it's thin pizza (if I had to compare I'd say closest to a mix between bar and flatbread pizza). For dessert we had the ice cream sandwich which was homemade chocolate chip cookies and strawberry ice cream. Unfortunately I only snagged a small bite of that but it was SO good! Love the vibes here- great music, artwork - they did a great job redoing the place. Great drink menu - loved the local beer list - my favorites Vitamin Sea and Untold on draft. Everyone was nice and welcoming. Will definitely be back!

Went to the bar for dinner. 8 total including me at the bar. The bartender maybe said a total of 10-12 words to me the entire time (her cell phone was more important). With a very limited beer menu but some that they had were great, last thing I or anyone wants with a good craft beer is a frozen glass where chunks of ice float to the top. Learn about beer if you’re going to serve something other than bud and the other crappy big beers Now the food. Dollar oysters were good but small. But at a buck ya can’t complain too much. Got wings as well and they were ok. When finished my dirty plates were left in front me for longer than expected. Again the bartenders phone held more importance than the guest experience At this rate the place will meet the demise of the ones that were there prior to them opening. Thanks but no thanks. Plenty of other spots to spend my money at where the staff cares about their customers and the music choice is something other than sublime

Had a great time here, the food was on point, mi or complaint about the nachos not being spicy enough, but they were still good! Oysters were fresh and flavorful and $1 on a Monday night was amazing! The service was attentive and exactly what we wanted, I will be back!

I recently had my event catered by Drifters, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Everyone raved about the food—it was absolutely delicious! Will was fantastic to work with—he truly listened to my vision for the event and was incredibly responsive throughout the planning process. I would 100% order from Drifters again. Highly recommend!

This was such a great place to grab dinner on a Saturday night! This restaurant opened a few months ago back in February this year so my husband and I were interested in checking it out. When you walk in, the place is clean with an inviting atmosphere. There is a good amount of seating along with a huge bar. We were able to sit in one of there booths which was very comfortable. For the food, it is mainly American with a few Italian options. My husband got the Drifter Burger, I got the Maine Dog and we got the Roni Pizza to share. The hot dog was very flavorful with its toppings and trying my husband's burger, it was very tender with a great sauce. The shoestring style fries they both came with...to die for! They were so excellently seasoned. And for the pizza it was such a nice combination of sweet and savory with a crispy thin crust. The portions were great as well and the food came out quickly. Overall delicious! They also have a brunch menu on the weekends as well just so you know too. The server we had was very friendly and always checked in to make sure we were doing okay. Thank you to all of the staff for a great meal and experience!

Review for Drifters Bar & Kitchen - Quincy, MA We stopped into Drifters Bar & Kitchen for a casual lunch, and it turned out to be one of the best dining experiences we've had in a while. From the moment we walked in, the welcoming ambiance and stylish, relaxed vibe made us feel right at home. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing -- a perfect balance. We started with the lemon pepper chicken wings, and I can honestly say they were the best lemon pepper wings I've had in my life -- perfectly crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, with just the right punch of flavor. Absolutely addictive. For our entrees, our son had the grilled cheese with fries, and not only did it look delicious, but he also cleaned his plate -- something that rarely happens. My wife and I both ordered the smash burger with fries, and it was nothing short of exceptional. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right -- the kind of burger that reminds you why classics are classics when done right. Even though we were pretty full, we decided to try the beignets for dessert because everything else had been so good -- and they did not disappoint. Light, warm, and dusted with just the right amount of sugar, they were the perfect sweet finish to the meal. All in all, Drifters delivered on food, service, and ambiance. We're already looking forward to coming back -- whether for lunch, dinner, or just some more of those incredible wings.

Stopped in last night for a couple drinks and light bites and overall, it's a solid place. At 5:30pm, there was already a 40-minute wait for a table on a Friday. Stuff we ordered: *Oysters - Excellent, fresh and briny! *Buffalo chicken pizza - Pizza was so thin, I would actually describe it more as a cracker and the buffalo sauce definitely had a nice kick. Beware if you can't take the heat but we really enjoyed this. *Zucchini fries - These were good and best described as more like a tempura. *Tuna tartare - I didn't have any set expectations on how it would it look like coming out but when it did, it looked like a few bites on a chip and not very memorable. I would probably pass on this the next time I'm back. Very casual spot with sort of a retro ambience and service was friendly and welcoming. They also have dollar oysters Sunday - Wednesday I believe so I shall be back to slurp at a discount ;)

You should go here! Really pleased with my experience. The service was really great and attentive. It was pretty busy for a Tuesday but still easy to get a table. I don't think they take reservations. The food was very yummy. They do smash burgers! And the cocktails are great. Most importantly though, it was well priced. Cocktails were $13, burgers were around $15 and we shared some oysters which were only $1/per (they have this price quite a few days throughout the week). It's only street parking but there's a $1/hour parking garage right next to it so it's very accessible.

This is such a cute little restaurant in Quincy center. Our waitress was super kind and raved about the burger being the best one she's had, so we ordered it and wasn't disappointed.

My partner and I shared a half-dozen $1 oysters, drifter burger, steak frites au poivre, and fig, pig, arugula pizza - TASTE: 4/5 - what we liked: the drifter sauce in the burger, peppercorn-crusted steak, dijon mari pepper & cognac dream sauce to dip the fries in, and the salty bacon lardon on the pizza. Now I typically love fig, goat cheese, and arugula pizzas, but the fig spread/honey drizzle on this one was way too sweet, even for me! Made it hard to want to eat TEXTURE: 4/5 - the shoestring fries had great texture & were addicting to eat, and the steak was tender and fatty. The pizza was thinner and crisper than I expected, again wasn't my favorite. Wish the burger's smash patties were more smashed w a crisper crust PRICE: 4/5 - love $1 oysters. The steak entree was expensive at $34. Total came to $92 SERVING SIZE: 3/5 - wish there was more steak in my dish SERVICE: 4/5 - tried walking in once before and was sad the wait was 45min. We learned this time lol, made an online reservation an hour earlier, and arrived at 6pm on a Wednesday. Our waitress was attentive, and food started coming out 15-20min after ordering ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - different vibe than the former Idle Hour space w a neon sign, large mural, "green" ceiling, and good playlist. Unfortunately, we just missed the live musician who was setting up as we were leaving PARKING: 4/5 - couldn't find a street spot on Hancock St. Glad that Kilroy Square Garage nearby has $1 parking

Fresh duxbury oysters, great drinks, great food. Haven't had a bad experience here yet. The service has been great and love the atmosphere!

Went before Friday night dinner rush and had Fried Chicken Sandwich. Food and drink were great, attentive servers, fierce air conditioning. A little confused by the concept/vibe.

Came here for the first time to check it out. We got cocktails - the espresso martini and above the clouds. Both drinks were out of balance. I didn't understand what I was tasting. I'd only come here for the vibes but the drinks and the food, saw what was being serve, looked average.

Chayne, our waitress was great! Super helpful, informative, and friendly. She checked in a lot. The drinks were delicious. Service was great- from the hostess, bar, to our table service. The food was great - we started with the zucchini fries, so flavorful! We had the roni pizza & the burger with the homemade chips -- both were so good. We will 10/10 be back! The owner came over more than twice to check in. Awesome spot in Quincy!

WOW, we had such a great experience at Drifters this afternoon. Our party of 6 tried basically everything on the menu and it was all delicious! Very patient and kind staff and service. Can't wait to go back and try their weekend brunch! :) 5/5 stars

Cocktails and food super tasty!! Would definitely return! Asked our server if she prefers the chicken sandwich or chicken milanese, she said milanese and it was a great recommendation! The espresso martini was extremely strong for my taste, but if that's what you're into give it a go.

Went here for the first time over the weekend and it was such a fun place to sit at the bar and grab an app and a pizza! The corn fritters and pepperoni pizza with hot honey were really good, and I recommend their ranch on the side. The place has really cool vibes, definitely a younger crowd for Quincy which is so welcome!! Looking forward to coming here more to watch games, etc!

This Is an extremely well executed concept. Small menu with excellent foods. Great cocktails. live music when we were there. wait staff was excellent. they need to replace the large window with one that is removable for when it's nice out Will be back here!

Duxbury Oysters were delicious. Great crab rangoon dip and solid beer menu. Great pub

Great food , great decor and great atmosphere. The drinks were very good! They have a beautiful mural on the wall painted by a local artist. The place gives off a fun and relaxing vibe. The staff were very friendly and attentive.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, nice crowd, it ticks all the boxes. The only box it doesn't tick is the chicken sandwich. The chicken itself is doused in some kind of sauce (which tastes pretty nice) but it renders both of the buns a sloppy mess. I stained a pair of my favorite shorts eating this sandwich, because every bite there is shit falling out of this sandwich that you can hardly hold. I cut it in half to make it more manageable, but that ended up making it even more unmanageable, and then I had to use my fork and knife to eat it. The plants hanging from the ceiling also aren't real plants. The moral of the story is it is a nice place to have some drinks and hang out, just don't get the chicken sandwich

We checked out the spot that's taken over the location previously held by Idle Hour, the beloved neighborhood establishment precious to so many Quincy residents -- this new restaurant and bar Drifter's is serving pizza -- not that we have a shortage of that around here -- in nostalgic new digs that have kept some of the old Idle Hour charm. A full menu of cocktails, and a wine list, along with a small list of mocktails (3) round our this establishment, the kind of place where an old school video game like Ms Pac-Man wouldn't seem amiss. The cheese pizza is more like a snack-- very thin and with a highly cheesy ratio that reminded us of old school pizza like Ellio's. We got the kale caesar since we love Pearl & Lime's even though I don't like kale- this one was a larger portion with spring mix and spinach and leaves and tasted more like a true kale salad so I wouldn't get again. Looking forward to trying more on their menu because the burger, steak, etc looked good on other people's plates.

Awesome spot! Just what Quincy needed. Great food, great staff. Vibe was lively and fun.

Great food and great staff, but my third visit was ruined with super loud live music. The place is cozy and small not sure why you need to amplify a guitar and vocals or have it at all during dinner time where friends meet and want to talk and socialize especially after working from home. It was early enough that there was no need for a concert. On top of it, no one was clapping between songs, neither the manager nor the musician could read the room and lower the volume. It was difficult to talk and we were not able to hear our server. After a drink we decided to go somewhere else for dinner.

Attentive and friendly staff. Nice ambiance and clean facilities. Definitely try the "Glamour Life" cocktail if you like mixed drinks.