Driftwood

This restaurant was absolutely phenomenal! The drinks were amazing — perfectly crafted and full of flavor. The bartender was passionate, thoughtful, and clearly takes pride in what they do, which made the experience even more special. The food was outstanding. I literally ate every crumb on my plate! The fried rice was especially unique — unlike anything I’ve had before — and every dish was beautifully balanced in flavor and presentation. You can tell a lot of care goes into each detail. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!

Warm lighting for an excellent date night. Ambience hits the spot. Driftwood delivers on every level. I ordered a short rib, local wahoo, and a coffee and a date cake. Every dish delivered. They actually state where the fish and meats are coming from which is super cool. The uniqueness of each dish is apparent from a quick gander at the menu. The chef is meticulous and creative. I had such a wonderful time here from start to finish. Everything was a ten. I finished with their newest special dessert and a coffee. I typically hate restaurant coffee but theirs was balanced and exotic. It was the perfect finish to an a meal with unmatched attention to detail. I will be back 1000 times. Thank you chef. Lots of love to you and your team!

I had visited this establishment for the first time this evening and was surprised. I've been told on countless occasions how excellent the food was. I will not say that the food wasn't good, it was just a few dishes lacked on the delivery it promises. The fish & chips barely had a whisper of carribean flavor, although it was properly cooked. I won't complain about the portion size because it seems pointless, but it's definitely more appetizer size then full meal. The Papillon mocktail was to die for, and contained all the tropical flavor I had been looking for. The deals during happy hour were great, and I will definitely return for those. The beef on the burger was so tender, I didn't realize I could have beef that exquisite on this side of the coast, as though it had been blessed by the butcher. And while, I understand the unique twists and add ons that give food that special touch, sweet potato definitely does not need to be in honey mustard that accompanies the pickles as it gives it a paste like texture. Nevertheless, for the top tier friendly staff, the atmosphere and the sweet and sour cauliflower, this place definitely deserves attention. Oh, and the warm date cake was the underdog that defied expectations. Although that dessert was not reccomended to me, it was what saved this palette from heartbreak. Had I decided to go on the waiters dessert recommendation, I would've been utterly disappointed, and sent it back for a different one altogether. Nonetheless, I had such a wonderful experience and I'm sure everyone who visits here will say so too.

My husband and I’s original plan for Valentine’s Day did not end up working out, so we happened to drive by Driftwood and thought maybe we’d get lucky to get a table without a reservation since it was still early in the day. The host was so kind and understanding - he was able to squeeze us in before the busy dinner rush and we were really grateful for it! We had such a lovely dinner and the drinks we ordered were delicious as well. Our server Cisco was so knowledgeable on the menu and really made us feel welcome without rushing us through our dinner. Everything was amazing but the Birria empanadas were the unexpected star of the night. The filling was flavorful, the dough was crisp, and the sauce paired with it was a cherry on top. We know Valentine’s Day is a chaotic day for the service industry and we were pleasantly surprised at how Driftwood was able to accommodate us last second. We’ll definitely be back!

Our first time at Driftwood after driving past it so many times and I can’t believe we waited so long to try this place! The setting is intimate and welcoming, with both indoor and outdoor seating. It’s the kind of place where neighboring tables say hello and might even inspire your food and drink choices, which I love. The cocktails are excellent. Fairly priced, high quality, and thoughtfully made. Instead of ordering separate entrees, my husband and I opted for a few small plates: the steak tartare, sweet and sour cauliflower, and smoked heritage pork jowl fried rice. Everything was delicious, but the standout was without question the steak tartare. It was unlike any I’ve had before. The beer-battered smoked onion petals added a perfectly light crunch that elevated the dish. We were so impressed by both the food and the service. Zero complaints. Can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu especially the small plates and some of the larger dishes too.

How dare anyone not eat here. This is last meal quality food. I have been cooking professionally for nearly 3 decades and when I exclaim run dont walk to this restaurant I mean it.

Best place ever. Amazing food, amazing drinks. Ben behind the bar was absolutely fantastic! Swig too was incredible! If you ever are in Boynton/ Delray area definitely check this place out, guarantee you will find something on the menu that you will love. We got the steak tartar, empanadas, fish dip, pickles, and couple different drinks off the happy hour menu and will 100% be back again.

Really delicious!!! I had the tile fish ( amazing ) . My daughter had the grilled chicken (sounds boring but very unique and tasty with eggplant, Bok choy and a tamarin sauce. Swordfish not our favorite ( dry ) but everything else was really good and unique.

If you're not careful, you'll drive past this epic gastropub and not realize you've missed out on some banging culinary creations right in your neighborhood. Finally! We don't need to drive to the island or further for a delicious, creative and flavorful meal. We've been going to a similar concept called oceano down the road and the owners actually recommended driftwood to us so we thought we had to try. We immediately regretted never stopping every time we saw their "life is too short for bad food sign" and boy, were they not lying! Now for the main event : the FOOD * sweet-and-sour cauliflower, fried to perfection the spicy is the right amount and balanced perfectly with the sweet * green bean tempura, yummy snack the table will fight for * house made milk bread - fluffy and light harissa butter is the best part * local fish ceviche - fresh and definitely not shareable (in my humble but savage opinion) * Birria empanadas - star of the show, we could eat 10 of these easily * local fish and chips - second star of the show, I haven't had a good fish and chip since the UK * beetroot salad, appreciate the idea the husband liked it because it had sweet potatoes but I felt like I was being forced to eat this by my mom- also very hard to top the empanadas and fish and chips * burger, and general tso fried chicken sandwich we're good, but the other things on the menu were more creative and flavorful. * someone got the chicken dumplings which left more to be desired - it was the only plate not licked * do not sleep on the desserts - corn bread cake with homemade blueberry combo and their ice cream was to die for. I forgot the other dessert we got All in all, a wonderful experience - all three of my visits were somewhat last minute (driving by and my stomach pilling in) and once we were accommodated close to closing time and being a large group and annoying - we appreciate the staff and more importantly the delicious food they served - see you soon!!

Had a family member come in from out of town- went to driftwood for dinner. My fish was served raw- quickly seared but was totally raw throughout the fish (Almaco Jack) and was inedible, brought to waiters attention and said they would recook it. The restaurant was not overly busy, saw my fish come out 3 times but was brought to different tables. The waiter came by several times and told me that it will be another 5 mins.. 30 mins later my husband and uncle finished their meals and my food still has not come. Another waiter came by and apologized and said they accidentally gave my order to other tables. Finally got my food and the fish was very fishy I was unable to eat it. The waiter noticed that I had not eaten much of my fish and asked me how was the fish. I shared politely that it was very fishy. When the bill came the waiter shared that they comped the fish- which I was very appreciative of. Driftwood automatically adds 20% gratuity (which was disclosed when we sat down), so I tipped additional since they removed the fish from the bill. When I got home the next day, I noticed there was an appetizer that was added on my bill that I didn't order. I called the restaurant and the spoke with the manager, provided the check number and said that they removed the appetizer and I will see a credit. It's been over two weeks and it is still not reflected. I am disappointed in the overall experience, will not return.

Food was amazing. They really put their own spin on their dishes. It is a must try. I will definitely be going back!

We went to Driftwood on Saturday night for dinner at 6:30. It's a stand alone structure on Federal Highway with its own parking lot. We chose to sit outside because it was quiet. I peaked inside and saw how cute it was with the lights dimmed and lots of little lights. It appeared to be busy and noisy. So glad we sat outside - there was only one other couple there. The food is all locally sourced and fresh. We had a local fish Cerviche to start with drinks. jackfruit-coconut leche de tigre, cucumber, radish, cancha, garden herbs $20[GF]. It was very different and delicious. However we had to ask for crackers or bread to eat it with. There wasnt any gratis bread offered to start. Then we each ordered a fish entree I had the tile fish which was a first for me. It was a beautiful white fish and a nice hearty piece. Paul had the grouper which he enjoyed as well. We chose not to have dessert this time. I was sticker shocked that American coffee was $6. Oh well....

A delightful evening with my Dad and Stepmom, we were here for dinner. It was cool enough to sit outside on the patio though the cars whizzing by was distracting. A limited menu of shareables, small plates and main courses, I was able to find something close to my keto diet and enjoyed the Free Range Chicken Breast. Very nicely presented and cooked perfectly, it was a delicious and filling meal - a grilled chicken breast (skin on) served with green beans and a light gravy over a hash brown cake. I did try some of the cake and it was delicious though salty. Fabulous friendly service and a delicious local beer. It was very nice. [Review 963 of 2024 - 1839 in Florida - 21991 overall]

One of the best dining experiences I've had in a very long time. Not only was the chef very proud of their menu (and it shows) but everyone worked so well together making it a charming atmosphere! I love the idea of coming here for a quiet date night. The tenets of the restaurant are heavily rooted in farm-fresh and locally sourced. It would really wow someone who has a palate for fine-cuisine without breaking the bank!

We thought we would give Driftwood another shot 4 years later, and we were even more disappointed than the first time. The bones are there, but it somehow misses the mark. Shrimp and grits tasted like it's drenched in a pizza sauce, fish dip was overly smoked, and the mutton salmon was a very small portion for $40. We live local and really want to love this place, but we won't be back. Not a fan of overpriced and underwhelmed.

Sunny South Florida spring is all about enjoying the outdoors and sharing a good meal with family and friends. Driftwood was the perfect place to do both. They have a nice beer, cocktail, and wine selection. One of my dinner companions chose the Copperpoint Bees Squeeze - a light beer, perfect for the warm breezy evening. To start, I really wanted to try the fried chicken oysters while others wanted to try to the beef empanada, so why not both? The chicken was moist, perfectly fried, and the mac & cheese spaetzle was out of this world, especially with the tang of the few pickle slices on the plate. The beef empanada really hit the spot - it was a great combination of the fried dough, succulent meat, and pickled onions. We had to order two, because one is too little to share between three people. In no time, our main entrees arrived by really knowledgeable and friendly staff. We couldn't keep our forks out of the others' dishes, because all were so different and delicious. The rigatoni had just the right amount of bite and every crevice of the pasta was covered in a delicious bolognese sauce and sharp cheese. The chicken and dumplings brought me back to growing up in Tennessee (except this dish was better!). You know how you get a plate of chicken and dumplings and there's never enough dumplings? Not this time. The dumplings were plenty, the chicken was moist and tender, the sauce was seasoned just right, and the celery and parsley leaves gave it a really bright flavor. And finally, the shrimp and grits was hearty with large shrimp well-cooked, smothered in a slightly spicy sauce. I could eat that plate for breakfast lunch and dinner... every day. We were all very happy with all aspects of our meal, and look forward to trying the dishes that we gawked at all night at other people's tables!

Had an excellent NYE dinner with a seafood tasting menu and wine pairings - I thought the food was fantastic! We were out on the patio which does get a bit of road noise but less than many restaurants which tend to blare annoying techno noise - highly recommended! Service was excellent if a bit slow.

Great for Happy Hour! We visited Driftwood on a Thursday evening and we made it in time for Happy Hour, with a 30% discount on their signature cocktails and $2 off 6 appetizers. Happy Hour is available anywhere in the restaurant Wednesday - Sunday from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. This restaurant has seating inside and outside. Seating inside the restaurant is a bit dark, so we chose to sit outside on the covered patio, which was wonderful. The staff is efficient, but not very warm or engaging. It seemed they were just there to do their job. I started with the Lost Element Cocktail (tequila & strawberry shrub) and I really enjoyed it. We began our dinner with the Local Fish Dip and the Sweet & Sour Cauliflower. The fish dip was presented beautifully, but it was not smoked and was a bit bland. It really could have used some pickled peppers and pickled onions to add some acidity. The Cauliflower, however, was exceptional. It was cooked perfectly, with crispy edges, and bathed in a luscious sauce. It was a large serving and 3 of us shared it. It was one of our favorite dishes. We ordered 2 entrees: The Rigatoni Bolognese and The Local Swordfish. Both were delicious. The swordfish was cooked well and sat on a bed of harissa conch peas with a lovely whipped goat yogurt. Our only complaint was that the piece of fish we received seemed a bit small. The Rigatoni Bolognese was excellent! The perfectly cooked pasta was bathed in a flavorful bolognese that was filled with beef and pork chunks. It was topped with house made ricotta that added a wonderful creaminess to the dish. We all loved this dish and we plan to return to get it again. I recommend Driftwood for its cocktails and I highly recommend the Cauliflower and the Rigatoni. This place is definitely worth trying.

Ok so the family and I came here on a Saturday night which is usually against my rule of going out since you know weekends are a mad house. We saw this place after the wife wanted to find somewhere in boynton beach. We found out the map was wrong on here as it showed 3 miles north but I called the place and found it. We parked in the Sherman Williams parking lot due to the restaurant's parking lot being full. We walked in and did not have a reservation. Fun fact, have a reservation on a Saturday night. Luckily, they had a table open outside on the patio. We sat down and met our waiter Fransisco. He was very outgoing and excited to tell us about the menu as it's sustainable and local farms contribute to it. We ended up ordering the chicken wings which had a crème fresh sauce with coche cheese. We ordered beef tartar as I never tried that before. We also ordered Chicken oysters. The wings were delicious ! The sauce was very delicious as well. The beef tartar was excellent as well as it sat on top a bloomin onion thing. The star was the chicken oysters and I use star loosely as everything was excellent. The chicken oysters had like a sweet kick to it and reminded me of a chicken and waffles with delicious pasta underneath. It was dynamite. We then ordered braised beef and golden tile fish. The beef was delicious with a red sauce which wasn't strong at all. The tilefish was light and came out in a bag with a popcorn sauce. Everything was delicious. We then got dessert if we weren't already busting out buttons off our pants. First Fransisco then said they have the best expresso martini in palm beach which made my wife order it. My wife loved it. We then had the cornbread with mascarpone ice cream, blue berry and bee pollen. Holy snikeys I thought I saw heaven! We ate the hell out of that plate. It didn't last more than 45 seconds. That warm cornbread was to die for with the ice cream. It all went together well. Then came a homemade ice cream sandwich which was also amazing. We then, being fattys and who we are, ordered another corn bread ice cream. We devoured that one too. We were soooo full but damn it was so worth it. We ate everything.

This has been on my list for quite a while. I had only heard excellent things about it. Finally I made it here a couple of months ago for dinner and it definitely did not disappoint. Actually the food and drinks exceeded my expectations. It was a special occasion the evening we had dinner here. My husband & I decided to come at the last minute without a reservation on a Sunday night about an hour before they closed. We wanted excellent food with a casual, romantic environment & easy parking. Fortunately, though they were busy, we were seated immediately. We started dinner with the delicious Roasted Root Vegetable Caesar Salad & the flavorful Dry Rubbed Wings. Next we shared the local fish and chips and the Korean Fried Rice which my husband and I both really loved. Lastly for dessert we had an incredible tasting Warm Cornbread topped with sour cream ice cream, blueberries & local bee pollen. The service was excellent also. Everyone was warm and friendly. I am looking forward to the next time that I get to dine here & try other things on the menu.

Driftwood's vibe feels like you're eating at the place in Adam Sandler's movie 50 First Dates. Hawaiian and beachy, you enter off Federal Highway and feel like you have been taken somewhere. It feels relaxed and welcoming without being overly kitschy. A 7 p.m. reservation was made on a Saturday night, and the place was filled and jamming by 7:30. You need a reservation. Cisco, our friendly waiter, was happy-go-lucky, but we had to catch him on the fly many times to place orders. They needed more help. He explained that Driftwood was all about local and fresh and that they were written up in the Palm Beach Post a while back, claiming them as one of the ten best in Palm Beach County. We were salivating, starved, and stoked. The menu is eclectic and we couldn't make up our minds, so we ordered a bunch of dishes to share. We started with their milk bread, which is essentially warm, fresh rolls with 'everything' seasoning. There were two butter sides; one was whipped, the other whipped with harissa. I am not a fan of either; we wished they just made it simple with regular butter. We then got sweet and sour cauliflower (a standout) which was deftly fried with a sticky tangy sauce; fish and chips which came with a nice, homemade tarter sauce and a bit of pickled vegetables over a potato "chip". The potato thing showed up again in a brined and grilled (sous vide and smoked?) chicken breast with a mornay sauce (we had it on the side, but it was tasteless, and the chicken was spongy), and we all agreed the potato thing was a greasy cross between a knish and a latke. It did not work for us, but they are proud of that dish, as you can tell from Cisco's description. Ultra-crispy tempura string beans with aioli was a particularly unappealing-looking hot mess of a dish but delicious nonetheless. Dry-brined chicken wings were tender and juicy, but the dusting of seasoning felt odd in our mouths. Shrimp and grits had some funky red swirl of sauce, which ruined the dish for us, and their "forever staying on their menu" chicken and dumplings was a fail for us, as the chicken, while there, seemed non-existent and the dumplings undercooked. The oddest part of the whole meal was the french fries, which, take it from me, were the frozen kind that you buy in the supermarket. Why? Why go through all that trouble to explain yourself as a fresh, local food spot and have frozen fries? The drinks menu was vast and geared toward fruity rum drinks. I had a beer, and my friend had a hurricane that did not taste like the New Orleans variety but a lemony, tangy cocktail. The straws were metal, which was cute. Our party decided that Driftwood tried too hard to be different. While the food was okay and sounded exciting, no one dish would drive us back. The dessert menu was strange, so we went to Carvel afterward.

The best rigatoni bolognese I've ever had. It was a flavor bomb in flavor town. The outside ambiance is nice and airy while the inside is a bit more romantic.

Very unique, hole in the wall in right on Federal Hwy in Boynton Beach. They always have amazing specials and the menus (both cocktails and food) are well crafted. They even have a garden out back where they grow many of their ingredients! One of our favorite appetizers is the Sweet and Sour Cauliflower. They are known for their homemade (well many homemade dishes) ice cream sandwiches. We normally sit outside on the patio- they sometimes have live music, but inside is cool speakeasy vibes. Great for a nice dinner spot.

This is my favorite restaurant. From the fabulous drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. They hit it all, out of the park!! Must go if you haven't.

Reservations are on the Tock platform. When I saw that there was no availability around our preferred eating time between 5:30-7pm, we called them to inquire if there were tables set aside for walk-ins. They said no, not after 5:30pm, so we booked a reservation for a different night, and I'm glad we did. Driftwood has a nice ambience, and would be ideal for many occasions- like a date, taking the parents out (which was what we did), or enjoying a meal with your friends. We ate indoors, since it was a cool night, but they have an outdoor patio with heat lamps. This restaurant delivers American comfort food, but they elevate it, so the dishes taste amazing rather than average. Many of the entrees were in the $20-30 price range. You also have plenty of choices of appetizers and small plates on the menu, which are excellent for sharing. We tried 4 small items to start- the bread, the sweet and sour cauliflower, and two of the day's specials- candied sweet potatoes and fish dip (made with local fish that day). The sweet and sour cauliflower brings to mind sesame chicken that you get at a Chinese restaurant and it was crispy and sweet. We all loved it, and it was our favorite of the 4 items, but the others were pretty good too. We really appreciated the pacing of the dishes, because it wasn't too rushed or delivered on top of each other, and it stretched out to a comfortable 2 hour meal. Our server was very welcoming and upbeat. For entrees, one of us had the carbonara with lobster (special), two of us had the chicken n dumplings, and the fourth person had a burger. All were fabulous. To finish, divine ice cream sandwiches for the two of us! The ice cream was dulce de leche. Again, Driftwood simply elevates all the familiar comfort food. We would love to come back!

Carryout fish and chips. This is an appetizer so don't expect a larger portion. The "chip" is a rectangular piece of finely cut hash browns. The wings are average and the blue cheese container wasn't sealed tight. I have loved this place over the years being a local and sensitive about writing this review. That's why I'm giving four stars and curious if it's better to maybe eat inside the restaurant for food quality instead of carry out?

Visiting Boynton Beach and read great reviews about this restaurant so we decided to check it out, and we are so glad we did! Sat outside on the front covered patio with a nice breeze and fans going to keep us cool on this warm May evening. Our servers were pleasant, and we took their recommendations with our order . Our table of 3 shared everything. The sweet and sour cauliflower is a must try- it was out of this world delicious! The local fish dip was so-so. It's hard to find a well cooked piece of swordfish for an entree- found it here!!!! Melt in your delicious coupled with the harissa conch peas, roasted local beets, whipped goat yogurt, and citrus was spectacular tasting. But the other highlight for us was sharing the Rigatoni Bolognese- wow! We could not stop talking about these two entrees! We were all pleasantly full after eating here. Happy hour provides a couple dollars off several cocktails- they were fair. Two unisex restrooms in the back were fine. We walked here so forgot to notice the parking situation. This is a wonderful experience all around- the inside feels a bit fancier so I'm glad we sat outside and enjoyed the more casual atmosphere. We will return!

Amazing place. Bathrooms and parking available behind the building. There is a happy hour-menu included 4pm-6pm it's delicious. We just had the papas bravas and the fish dip (with veggies for the gf ones) with such amazing drinks. This whole restaurant is farm to table using local farms and fisheries to source their food. And it definitely shows. I will definitely come back. Service is unmatched! Amazing friendly and kind servers and always wanting to help and offer great information. Like they offer farm events where the local farm will sponsor a tasting!!! We gave them our emails because we were so excited! Inside was super dark. Very pretty but also very dark- so just for those who hate dimly lit restaurants sit outside. It was so fun outside! Also I would be so sad to have missed out on the beautiful colors of our food!! The watermelon radishes were pure art and mighty delicious

this a wonderful intimate restaurant that could be a great neighborhood place. however they try way too hard to be a fancy food restaurant. they have milk rolls on the menu as an appetizer which are only dinner rolls. really? charging for bread? the steak and shrimp and grits were so salty they were inedible! the shrimp had about 2oz of red oil poured over the top and had zero flavor. the steak was cooked right but so salty I could not finish any of it. sad! could be so good! on top of all of this they add a 20% gratuity because they don't trust the customer to add their own gratuity. very sad and will not be back! could be so much better! Salt salt and more salt! do not waste your money! I will never be back which is sad because it could be so nice!

Food was pretty good! - I'm just tired of the Boyton scene. Service - was surprisingly excellent. Waiter was a very friendly chapped. Things moved quite slow - nevertheless. Calming scene - everything is moving very slow. It's extremely dark in the dining room - I'm not sure what that was all about. Drinks were OK! They could definitely step it up a notch for the price point. I don't want to make anymore comments. I'm so done with living in Florida.

We stopped in on a Thursday night around 7:30 for a quick dinner. We've never visited before and we were excited to try it. We didn't have a reservation, but they did have open tables outside, which we happily accepted. The inside was a bit too loud for us, anyhow, which made the outside perfect. Our server was wonderful and helped us choose entrées. My husband chose the Bolognese and I chose the fondue chicken(I think it's called free range chicken on the menu) . Both dishes were fantastic. The layered potato with the fondue chicken is something that dreams are made of!!!!!! Soooo goood! My husband ordered the mai tai cocktail and was pretty disappointed.. the glass was super full of ice, and he felt like the drink was pure ice, and no beverage. It was empty in three sips. We absolutely loved the complementary boiled peanuts that they brought out before our meal. The area that was lacking for us was the length of time it took for us to get our food. From the time we ordered to when our plates were put down on the table it was about 35 minutes. And then our server took a very long time to bring our check. it didn't seem like they were too busy, but it was longer than we wanted to spend at dinner. dinner took about an hour and a half and we had no appetizers and no desserts. Overall, I recommend this restaurant and want to try it again!

Went here for a date nite. Took two hours to get an appetizer and a meal. The other patrons....seated after us were served and gone before we got our appetizer. Although we were provided a complimentary bag of boiled peanuts (which were very good)....this is not what we were dining for. The shrimp and grits had only 6 Key West shrip and the cheese (with mininimal grits) were served in such a bath of terribible barbeque sauce that they were inedible. It was 58 minutes before we were served with our pate appetizer. Keeping in mind that this was not a walk-in experience, but I had reservations. Will not likely come here again.

Great restaurant! The service was great and Thursday was half off bottle of wine. For appetizers we ordered the dry rubbed wings and steak tartar. The wings were crispy, flavorful and came with 6. Tartar was surprising layered in flavor. Hubby ordered the rigatoni bolognese and he said it was amazing. I ordered the burger and it is hands down the best burger. The chef cooked it perfectly at mid rare, I ordered the sauce on the side, and meat had so much flavor it didn't need it. Everything was paired with a French cab (don't remember the name ‍) and husband drank captain and coke and they used stainless straws. For desert I had their version of an espresso martini and it was delicious! Definitely coming back for all occasions.

I have to up my review again. Honestly I have minor issues with with them. Sometimes they change things up for the worse, but honestly even the worst meal I've had here is better than 99% of meals I've had. It's also a pain when the busy season starts to get a booth, but we now typically come right around the time they open for an early dinner/late lunch. However when they are on point I don't think there's any place that even comes close... at least not around here. I will say some of the best things I've ever eaten have been here. RIght now their lobster carbonara and ribeye are perfection! We typically order both to share. Also tried their mushroom appetizer for the first time, which I was hesitant about, absolutely one of the best appetizers they have if you like mushrooms. Their cauliflower is also really good. A lot of places do that style cauliflower, but theirs is the best, period. Also I can't forget to mention the best DRINKS period. Pretty much every drink is amazingly good and unique. My favorites are the mad botanist, the mangrove monkey and some of their tiki drinks are also amazing!

The high ratings for this restaurant are well deserved. My family and I had a fantastic New Years dinner here. I truly felt like you couldn't go wrong with your order. Everything tasted delicious. Atmosphere is chic and waiters were friendly, prompt, and great with our children. My wife and I split the swordfish special and the rigatoni bolognese. We also shared some apps including the sweet and sour cauliflower that the whole crowd enjoyed. Again I can't recommend these guys enough. Great meal '

Great meal and really wonderful, friendly service. Charming table with comfortable booth bench seating. Cocktails were made perfectly. Definitely will return.

A cute spot! Driftwood was recommended to me and I had a great time here. Reservations were made ahead of time. I noticed that the parking lot was small and only had about 1-2 spaces left when I pulled in on a weeknight at 8:30PM. Arriving, the host checked me in and seated me in a corner booth. Nice and cozy, the restaurant is dimly lit and there's live music playing in the corner. This restaurant was pretty full as I saw guests enjoying the live music indoors and the patio seating that was decorated in bright string lights. I had peeped the menu prior to coming and there were a ton of things I wanted to try! Their website has issues loading the menu on a desktop though. Had success on my phone. I had brought a birthday cake with me and had passed it to the host / server to surprise my guest at the end of the night. They handled this nicely. We ordered the truffled pork rinds. There were some bites that were overly salted. Otherwise, great flavor and light. Tried 2 entrees. The Spaghetti Carbonara and the Grilled Ribeye. They were both above average. Wouldn't say it's amazing but they had enough flavor and beautiful presentation. The steak was also precut for us and came with broccolini and mushrooms. I enjoyed those. The spaghetti carbonara is one of those dishes that doesn't taste as good as time went on, as it started to get cold. It came with a piece of garlic bread. Both items were enjoyable and plenty of food. Between 2 guests, we ended up having leftovers for everything. The server was kind enough to pack everything up for us. Definitely good food for the area.

HOT DIGGITY DAMN This place is unreal. Starting from their cocktails to their bites, everything here is made with with perfection. I think I left a review here a few years ago, and had to come back for another (yes - food and a review). The menu (drink & food) continuously changes and rotates with the season. If you are lucky enough to grab a drink from the bar before dinner ask for Joey's guidance in choosing your cocktail. He's not into football but he'll still make sure you kick off the evening with a next level cocktail. My recommendations for cocktails would be all of them, so I think it's safer to come back a few times and try them rather than get them all in on one night. For food, Chef Jimmy & Tommy make amazing homemade pastas. Also, fish arrives fresh from the sea every few days. I think this is the only place I can consider actually farm to table.

This is the definition of a hidden gem. The food here is fantastic. I loved the fried rice, rib eye cap, and bolognese. The steak tartare was excellent!! The cornbread appetizer is a game changer. Excellent happy hour. The service was super attentive. The restaurant/bar is small but cozy. Outdoor patio is covered. Dog and kid friendly. Menu changes. Some of Boynton's best.

Been wanting to try this restaurant for a while. My cousin said he'd been once before and it was good. So we went. It's 9:15 Saturday night , no reservation. We were told there's no way we could be seated inside but outside is available. Not a fan of outdoor seating, we chose for our second option a high top at the bar except there wasn't one available so we sat at the bar. And sat. And sat. Without being offered a drink and barely a menu. After about 15 minutes of reading the menu no one asked if we were ready to order. Not one of the 3 bartenders acknowledged our existence other than to give us menus. I'm a server and I can't deal w that at all. Acknowledge me. That's all I ask. Tell me "I'll be right with you ". Clearly, we weren't important to them. Also the level of noise is an instant negative, coupled with the temperature inside which may have been hotter than outside. I get that it's brutally hot and AC's often can't keep up. Fine. We go back to the host stand and now it's about 9:30 many tables empty as people were pouring out of the place. We were told once again no, but outside is available. The host mumbled he had to go make sure there was a table and to wait there for him to get us. And we waited and waited. Finally I had enough and we left. Ended up at the Ale House which offered very good service and actually seemed to care to make their customers happy. So, not going back, disappointed I wanted to love it.

Another wonderful dinner in this great place. Always unexpected menu item and no matter what you order, it's amazing. Always don't with perfection.

This was our third visit to Driftwood and overall it's just OK. We ordered several small plates, two entrees, and a couple of drinks. Before I get to the food, I want to share that for a restaurant that is set up in what looks to be an intimate setting, it is exceptionally L-O-U-D! I don't understand why the music must be at 11 through peak dinner service. Please turn it down to a six or a seven, so your patrons can have a conversation. Also, if you are seated in the corner rear booth in the main dining room, the NW booth if you will, ask to be reseated. My side of the booth vibrated throughout the meal as this section must be next to the dishwasher or some other machine in the kitchen. The restaurant was too busy to be reseated at this time. Now for the food. We started with the Prime steak tartare, grilled local mushrooms, and jerked king mackerel. The local mushrooms were the star of the show. They were meaty and flavored nicely. The tartare was interesting, served in a quarter of a fried onion. I felt the onion overwhelmed the flavor of the beef and I don't recall any hints of manchego. The mackerel had a lavender hue to it and was just OK, it didn't stand out at all and I'm struggling to recall any positive qualities as I write this four days later. I had the Golden Tilefish for my entree and my wife had the Pork Jowl Ragu, which was on special that night. The bok choy was a nice touch to my tilefish. The fish itself was cooked properly and flaked nicely, there just wasn't much memorable about the flavor or seasoning. My wife enjoyed her entree. The pork was good and tender, the spaetzle had a weird texture and seemed to continue to cook in the ragu. Also, when we think of a ragu we think of a heartier, thick sauce; this came across more like a broth. The flavor was fine but she commented it wasn't memorable. For dessert, you must try the ice cream sandwich. We've had this several times and yes, it's a simple ice cream sandwich but it hits the spot and provides some childhood nostalgia. Drinks are always great here and they take pride in crafting great cocktails. Find some ingredients you like in one of their offerings and give one a shot. Parking is something to keep in mind. Driftwood has a small parking lot. If that fills up, overflow parking is available in two places. The Benjamin Moore store immediately next door to the south doesn't require you to exit the premises or at the senior living center to the north, which will require you to exit to US-1, make a U-turn, turn left into the center, and then walk about 100 yards to the restaurant. Plan accordingly if the weather is questionable. All in all it's fine, but we're not rushing back any time soon.

The food is always amazing and the menu is constantly evolving. It is consistently one of best places for dinner in the county. Nice chill vibe there are often there is live music that adds to the atmosphere without being too loud to chat with friends. Great cocktails as well and the servers are always friendly and engaging. A+++

Wow!! What a great place to eat. I haven't been in a few years and I'm glad I went back. The service was great as they have everyone helping out. We got 3 appetizers and split the lobster risotto. I love that they have a lot of gluten free options. The green beans were so delicious they tasted like French fries. The ribeye cap is mouthwatering! I love that they were able to make a mocktail out of their cocktail. The mocktail was very balanced and decorated so pretty. We sat outside but the inside is like a dark chill coastal vibe. I cannot wait to go back!

If you're a foodie, Driftwood Boynton Beach is a must-visit, despite its humble appearance. The ever humble Chef James Everett knocks it out of the park with his unique creations. Some of the highlights include the Local Spanish mackerel, Crudo, chicken, fried oysters over spatle with chili honey, and smoke pork jowl fried rice with a runny local duck egg and collard greens kimchi. They have a killer cocktail program served by friendly bartenders. I enjoyed The Lost Element, which is their elevevated version of a spicy margarita with blackberry. They also have a serious spirits list. I finished my meal with a pour of the hard to find Jack Daniels 12 year. It's charcoal maple filtering provided the perfect sweet finish for my meal. If I lived closer they would probably see me weekly, but as it is, it was totally worth the drive. Can't wait to return.

When people ask for dinner recommendations, this is always our top pick. The consistency in freshness and flavor is unparalleled! We stumbled upon this gem randomly a few years ago and have been enamored ever since. The servers and staff are incredibly accommodating and kind, adding to the overall experience. As a cauliflower enthusiast, I must say their sweet and sour cauliflower is unparalleled - paper-thin crispy perfection that complements their fresh shaved salad beautifully. The chicken wings are also a standout, bursting with flavor and served with a delightful lime crema on the side. One of the main draws for us is their commitment to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients from a nearby farm. With a menu that constantly evolves, we always look forward to the delightful surprises upon each visit. The restaurant itself is impeccably designed, offering ample indoor and outdoor seating with heaters, as well as bar and high-top options. Parking is a breeze, making the entire experience seamless.

Why doesn't anyone answer the phone. I have been trying for 2 days. This doesn't look good

My wife and I came here a couple months back and had a great time !! Our server was outstanding and attentive. Knew the menu very well. We started with the sweet and sour cauliflower and the beef empanadas - WOW !! Absolutely delicious.. My wife had the Local Fish En Papillote and she crushed it !! It was beyond tasty. I had the grilled rib eye - it was cooked to perfection and it was outstanding. The owner came by and greeted our table to check in - nice touch !! Kudos to you, Driftwood - we will most certainly be back. Great food, great vibe too. Ambiance was great & chill !!

We just got home, full and satisfied. The best resturant in the County. Staff is amazing, decor unusual and interesting. Very happy.

The food was good, but the service was extremely slow. We ordered drinks to start at the table, and it took 40 minutes to get them. The food service took over one hour from placing the order to the service at the table. Very small, extremely noisy indoor space, and outdoors wasn't any better, with Rt 1 traffic 30 feet away. Very unpleasant experience....

Cool Spot - Excellent Chow, Atmosphere and Service Great Spot, Cool vibe with subdued lighting, comfortable booths. The waitstaff is has a laid back attitude, knowledgeable and aim to please the guest. The chow is excellent with some interesting items and specials... a fun menu. Enjoyed my selections, but wouldn't repeat the wings (although many rave about them)... thought to dry and small, flavor was ok. Sweet & Sour Cauliflower (a house favorite) was very good. The Goat Cheese Fritters (a special) was fantastic! If you like pasta, the RIGATONI BOLOGNESE (housemade pasta, pork & beef ragu, whipped ricotta, parmigiano reggiano) is OUTSTANDING. Drinks were all well executed. If you don't mind coming before 6, you can take advantage of lower prices on their drinks. Foodies will be happy here. Everything is made with care and with ingredients of the highest standards... an attitude of excellence that is very much appreciated! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEDED

This chef needs to win awards for so many reasons. A few - flavor, presentation, how well everything is cooked, the most tender lamb I've had. My husband even liked it and he doesn't eat lamb. Bridget was the best server she took the time to explain everything and help us make choices based on what we liked and what was available (The Ribs sold out an we were the last to order the fried chicken - a most try! Feeling grateful we live so close. Can't wait to come back try the drinks and dessert which look super well balanced and put together ! PS They have happy hour 3-5p 30% off drinks.

Everything was delicious. This is top shelf place to be having dinner. It's a little bit noisy when everyone's around and they definitely close quarters but otherwise perfect. The service is on point and seems very caring. Cauliflower is amazing as well as any choices on the menu. I don't think there's a bad meal in this house.

Not sure why I never reviewed Driftwood considering it's our absolutely favorite restaurant ! The bartender Joe whips up the most interesting fabulous cocktails, try the Old Fashion or the Midnight Sazerac (not on the menu) Ask for the secret drink menu stashed in a tiny corked bottle. Make sure to start with the sweet and sour cauliflower it's totally unbelievable! The burger is best I've had with the inhouse cured pork cheek. The pastas are all fabulous and the fish fresh and locally sourced. Chef Tommy is awesome and all the wait staff super friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Make sure to call for a res far enough in advance they book up quickly and with the season starting ever earlier you don't want to be shut out.

So delicious. Surprisingly good, it's very unique and different mixtures. I was pleasantly surprised. The service was great and the inside is a whole vibe. I suggest getting a reservation or eating inside because it's Florida and it's hot out.

My husband and I discovered Driftwood two years ago and it still feels like our personal hidden gem even though it's not so hidden anymore! We live in Brooklyn and visit the Boynton area frequently and truly, Driftwood is as good if not better than many of the most hip places in NYC -- just a lot less pretentious and expensive and a lot MORE inventive and enjoyable as an overall culinary experience. The ambience is amazing whether indoors (where it's cozy and has a dimly lit loungey feel) or outdoors on the lovely patio where somehow the noise of the main road is barely audible (and the music is always great). Service is always super friendly and accommodating. The food AND cocktails are both among the best we've had, anywhere. (The dear departed Trail's End cocktail w house made horchata should please come back!!). Everything on the menu has a blend of familiarity and imaginativeness. Ingredients are always super fresh and local, whether it's the perfectly cooked local seafood or the herbs in the consistently excellent house made pastas. The dry rubbed wings are addictive and a perennial favorite. All to say, there's a reason Driftwood is our first stop every time we are in the area, it's truly our platonic ideal of a restaurant!

First of what will be many dinners at Driftwood. One of the best meals I think I have ever had. The hostess was lovely and personally cleared a table for us. Leo, our waiter, was incredibly attentive and friendly. His recommendations were spot on! The space was lovely, attractive but not stuffy. The food was sublime. I hope to be a regular! The cocktails are special. Terrific night out!