Dryft Revere

We visited Dryft at Revere Beach for dinner and overall had a very enjoyable evening. The location is fantastic — right on the beach, with nice ocean views. Being so close to Revere Beach gives the restaurant a relaxed, coastal feel. We were seated inside right away (no wait), at a nice table from which we could glimpse parts of the sea and catch some of the ambient beach vibe. The service was friendly, fast, and professional — our server was attentive and made good suggestions. We tried a variety of dishes: burger, fried seafood, and a New York strip steak. The burger and seafood were very good — well-cooked, fresh, and flavorful. The steak, though, came slightly stringy, which took away a bit of the enjoyment. If you’re in the mood for dinner with an ocean view (which of course factors into the price tag), Dryft is a solid pick — especially for seafood or light to mid-range dishes.

This is one of my favorite restaurants near the Boston area. It is very well located, in Revere beach, and they provides quality food for those looking for a sitdown restaurant. My fav are the truffle fries and the octopus appetizer, but Ive also gone there for brunch and also loved the options we picked.

This is my absolute go to spot!!! Danny the bar tender, Phil the server and Tracey the AG are the best! Did is great drinks are better atmosphere is great. I love this place but its the service that keeps me coming here and keeps me a regular 5 out 5 for me at dryft

The environment is nice. New with ocean views and the music is just right. Two out of three dishes are very good. The salmon Benedict and the duck confit are tasty. The calamari came out lukewarm and not crispy. The service brought it back and coming out overcooked. It is suspected to be fried again instead of a new make. I don’t like it at all.

At the end of our Boston trip, we decided to visit Revere Beach and combine it with a nice lunch — and I’m so glad we found Dryft Revere. The atmosphere is relaxed and stylish, with ocean views from the windows. The food was flavorful and well-prepared - I had the Faroe Island salmon, and the kids enjoyed the homemade pasta. Dessert was also delicious. A wonderful place to wrap up our vacation and share a meal together. Thank you!

We came for brunch then a day at the beach. The location is impeccable! We were greeted by the hostess and had a reservation. Outside seating is first come first serve. We asked for outside seating and the hostess was kind enough to inform us that the only available two tops were in the sun - we took one because we wanted to see the ocean. As we were eating our meal - we saw that she then seated another similar size party in the shade at a 4 top. There should be consistency and fairness! As for the food - we ordered apps and main at the same time. Literally 5 mins after our apps arrived, so did our main. We sent it back to the kitchen and it came out later. We could tell that our mains were just kept on warm for 15 mins. So if you aren’t in a rush - stagger your order bc the kitchen isn’t managing the flow. Our server was friendly and apologized for the timing issue. She offered to remake the food - but we didn’t ask for that. The food was delicious and drinks yummy!

Dryft Revere is one of the most promising places to be around the Revere beach. It was a gloomy weekend and we were super hungry and ordered without giving it much thought but surprisingly the food was way above our expectations. I realized that the experience was on point when the flavors in the dishes were treating my taste buds one by one. Highly recommended to sit outdoors and enjoy the mouthwatering food under the sun.

Best place to dine locally, on the water without the headache of traffic to Boston. The oysters are always fresh and delicious! The tuna nachos are out of this world. I have ordered them 3 times consecutively. Plenty of tuna, perfect amount of seasoning, crispy and delicious.

Location is right on Revere Beach and the parking is available on Revere Beach. The food is always tastes delicious and no complaints here. This place is classy and a great place your a date on a dinner. They also served a full bar menu as well.

The service was excellent. Can't remember her name, she was a short brunette and very kind and attentive. She gets a 5 star! The salad we ordered also gets a five star.. The clam chowder and Shrimp Limencelo get a 3 star, they were okay but not extremely flavorful. Ambience, gets a 4.

Three of us went here for dinner. This is a very modern restaurant with lots of outdoor seating and a very nice indoor dining room with a big spacious bar. The location overlooks the Ocean. It has a very young and trendy vibe. Our server was friendly and attentive. We ordered a soda, wine and a cocktail. They took a little longer than necessary to be served, but they were fine. We got the Calamari appetizer. The portion was plenty for four people. They were tasty even though a touch overcooked and came with a nice spicy mayo dipping sauce. There was not a lot of sauce, we had to ask for more. For dinner we had a salad with the grilled chicken, a salad with the Salmon and their Faroe Island Salmon on fried rice with Shrimp. We all enjoyed our entrees. The proteins were cooked perfect. The location, view, food and service made this a very enjoyable evening that we would hope to repeat.

Service was top notch. Our server, even though it was very busy, was on top of everything. The food was really good too. You get what you pay for. We started with the clam chowder and it hit the spot. It had a perfect combination of ingredients. Tasted so good. For the main we decided on the lobster roll (market price $45). It was a great choice. The crab was so good and they did not fill you up with bread. There was a lot of crab on the roll.

If you want to pop in for drinks, be aware that you'll have to buy them at the bar and sit on the far side of the restaurant by the entrance. Not ideal but okay in a pinch! Check it out if you're in the area and don't need service help.

Delicious is all I can say! We were traveling out of Boston the next day and were looking for a dinner place near our hotel. Great find and will definitely be back if we're ever in the area. I had the salmon over fried rice.... So yummy! We also ordered the lobster roll cold and it was stuffed with lobster. I was sad that we weren't staying an extra night because I really wanted to try the pasta! Parking is a bit tricky. Find a place on the street and walk over. The waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful.

Finally made it to the east coast for a little relaxation. I looked up the restaurants in walking distance. I landed on Dryft....I had the meal I wanted to try in mind. IMPRESSED is an understatement!!!! The service is great and the ambiance is chic and relaxing....the meal blew me away! Being from the midwest, I will have to pay triple for fish this fresh! If I'm ever to make it back...I'll be back for this meal hands down!

The restaurant is very aesthetically pleasing, they did a fantastic job with design elements, and there is a water view. I also found the wait stuff to be very friendly and accommodating, plus the food is very good, keep in mind that parking is on the street, so definitely budget time for that, although I do believe there is a parking garage, but I'm just not sure where it is in relation to the restaurant.

WOW! What a spot, from the beginning to the lovely young lady greeting everyone in the entrance, to the Service from our server named Salome that went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing experience, to the food being perfect, from the Calamari, being fried to the perfection, seasoned BEAUTIFULLY, to the Chicken Parm being well seasoned, n moist, to my dish which was AMAZING! Ahh... Butternut Squash Puree, Chard Broccolini, Crab Stuffed Fish topped with a citrus chimichurri to finally finishing with an extraordinary two desserts! Thank U!!!

The vibe is cool and great views Service is good We went for brunch and my eggs Benedict was cold! Salad was fine. Wish the food was better and warmer.

I recently visited Dryft with a friend and absolutely loved it! Located on Revere beach, it has a great vibe and great views. The service was efficient and our waitress was so sweet. We started with some cocktails and I got the Ghosted. It had ghost tequila, ghost pepper, turmeric tonic, lemon. It was super delicious but just a little too sweet for me. We also ordered the buffalo cauliflower and it was fantastic. It had the perfect level of both spice and crunch. I asked the waitress for some guidance on my dinner selection and recommended the Shrimp Limoncello as one of their most popular dishes, and I can see why! It had fettuccine, creamy lemon sauce, parmesan, garlic, breadcrumbs, and lemon gremolata. It was absolutely exceptional! The taste was so rich and wonderful and the breadcrumbs added a great texture. I would absolutely recommend it and due to the richness, I was able to get two meas out of it. For dessert, we had the apple bread pudding which I would also recommend! Super yummy. I am looking forward to returning to Dryft and trying more of their creations.

Great spot on Revere Beach. It's loud and lively. We did have some trouble hearing each other table throughout dinner with the loud music but it was still enjoyable. Unfortunately the outside was closed due to weather but it would have been so nice to sit outside. The patio and bar area outside is huge. Service was great. Very personable and fast. Made us laugh throughout the meal. Good was good. The shrimp limoncello pasta was our favorite. Their chowder was delicious, as well. Skip the scallops. They were small and overcooked. We stuck with wine because their cocktails read too sweet for us. Great wine selection

I'm vegan so the options are limited, but it's usually good a little on the oily side. But overall good. The atrocious scan codes in the window make it look trashy. They need to get rid of those. And get rid of that squeeze bottle of "Real" product and use fresh juices. For your prices everything should be fresh. Raise your bar to a higher standard. Fresh is best. If we could do it bartending in New Orleans with 3 to 5 rows Deep at a bar you can handle some fresh juice for one deep.... to 2 rows deep on a good night. Also today, I'm absolutely disgusted seeing the manager taking a shot first of all, sitting down at the bar with Duty staff and with the staff bartenders, but then taking Jamison shots while on duty. But the absolute turn off today, is seeing an on duty manager come and sit down (with possible off duty staff) at the outside bar, order a shot of Jamison and drink it and then go back to work. That should be a non-negotiable.

Really good clam chowder and risotto, the chicken chopped salad was also delicious with a healthy portion of chicken. The bartender was our server and was great, kept asking how we were doing. Inside has very neat seating and bar top with a decent view of the ocean. Will definitely come back again to try more options.

Excellent service, location and food. We split a few things and everything was excellent. The calamari was very good and so was the muscles appetizer. Had the sausage pasta and it was surprisingly good too. I highly recommend

We went there for late dinner on Friday night. While my husband was looking for parking, and I went straight to the place. First of all, our table had only one set of fork and knife despite for reservation for two. No one approached me for the next 15 minutes to offer me a glass of water or ask if I want to order drink. Our waitress (very nice and pleasant) shown up only when my husband finally arrived. While we were waiting for drinks, I noticed that something really small (like small bug) moving on the table - and yes, it was some small creature like a baby cockroach. They keep lighting low - even with the phone light isn't easy to take a clear picture . Our waitress offered us to change a table. So, one of the plates there wasn't clean, it had some small pieces of leftover food on it. My husband ordered ceviche and clam chowder, and I ordered Faroe Island salmon. My husband's food was ok but nothing special or outstanding. I would say it was a regular food. The salmon was ok but the combination of glazed salmon and spicy shrimp rice was weird. It is like mix Chinese food and something else. The shrimp rice was spicy and glazed salmon alone was flavorful which would be much better off with some more traditional side dish such as mashed potato. To my taste, food wasn't great at all. In addition, if you miss your reservation time, this place charge you $15...No, I wouldn't recommend it - overpriced for any category...

We would have given 5 stars except the extremely snobby horrible hostesses. Our server was wonderful and the food was great. We were in for lunch today (sunday) I checked in at the station and asked if there was a seat available outside in the shade. She acted put out but led us to a table in the sun. We tried to make it work but its hot today. I went back in and asked for one of the many seats outside in the shade or to come inside. The blonde and the brunette were very rude and rolled eyes but moved us. We wont be back.

We had a very nice dinner in mid July. The breeze off the ocean was very pleasant and a perfect setting for an evening out. Service was friendly and efficient. We started with grilled octopus, flushed by the summer lavender cocktail and Miraval rose. Scallops with roasted vegetable and blackened mahi mahi were outstanding. Panna cotta and espresso closed the adventure. One of my best restaurant experiences in 2024.

Dryft is such a gem the food is solid, the location is ideal (right by Revere Beach and attached to luxury apartments), and the overall vibe is great. Parking can be a little tricky, but once you're inside it's worth it. What truly sets this place apart is the service. Our server Phil was outstanding. He struck the perfect balance between friendly and professional great with small talk, super knowledgeable about the menu and drinks, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. Right before last call, he made sure we were all set, but never rushed us. Even when we lingered a bit after, we never felt pressured to leave. Phil was honestly a breath of fresh air, especially after having a terrible server elsewhere the day before. He completely turned our night around! Service like that is what makes a place memorable. We'll absolutely be back!

Great outside seating area. The service was spot on. The presentation of the food was unfortunately much better than the food. I had the grilled swordfish, which was well plated. The fish itself was not fishy but lacked any real flavor. I would definitely go back and try something else. So many things looked amazing at tables around me. Yes .... I had food envy. Lol

We had the chance to visit Dryft twice over the past couple of weeks when overnighting in Boston enroute to and from Milan, Italy. Both visits were good. The place tends to be a bit noisy, with music and conversation, the acoustics in the place don't dampen the sound at all. But, that was a minor distraction. The cocktails were excellent both times! The food is also good. Both visits included the clam chowder, which was the best we had in Boston! The first visit entrees included the lobster roll and the grilled swordfish, both were very good. Dessert was a decadent chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. Delicious. During the second visit, the entrees were lobster tail, watermelon salad and the scallops. All good as well. Decent wine list. Service is good. We would go back if in the area again. Recommend Dryft, Revere, MA!

Maria and the rest of the staff at Dryft were AMAZING! Great music and vibes... the food was phenomenal... big shrimp cocktails and the grilled octopus was impeccable. Great food, drinks and location. Can't go wrong. The best reason to come to Revere Beach!

Wow! So great. Our server Lupe was great. I had "the Special" risotto. Yum! The dessert pistachio martini is to dye for!!!

This place is always a top tier for drinks and their new summer menu enticed me to try the food again. The shrimp limoncello pasta dish was so damn good. With six truly jumbo shrimp and incredible flavor, the creaminess of the pasta, the gremolata, all so so delicious. In terms of shrimp dishes in greater Boston I'd say this only competes with joes waterfront. I could eat ten today but I'd be the size of the sandcastles outside. It's very filling and while very expensive, I think worth every penny. The outside patio is also always a vibe with outdoor bar and outdoor normal tables. It's a really nice classy but in a good way not a geriatric way vibe inside.

Not far from Boston. Yes, it's in Revere and Yes, I love this place!! Love the location being up on the 2nd floor with the different view aspect of our beloved Revere Beach and looking the opposite direction of the stylish modern interior of Dryft. The creative atmosphere is inviting and unique menu choices including everything from my precious and favorite fried clams (I'm serious about fried clams) to perfectly blackened seared salmon, fresh salads and seafood , perfectly prepared pasta dishes, great shareables and never say no desserts. We had a large dinner party and the servers made us feel like we were the only table they were taking care of that evening. Can't wait to go back!

I've been to Dryft a few times for work events and they have been very accommodating each time of our large group. Service is attentive and on top of things. I always look forward to trying a new cocktail from their large drink menu and have yet to be disappointed. The despiértame is one of the top 3 espresso martinis I've ever had. As far as food, I prefer the raw bar and starters over the entree selection. I haven't been disappointed with any appetizers and loved the lobster roll I had once but wasn't impressed with the salmon last time I went. ALWAYS order the truffle fries. They are never not worth it.

went for mother's day and it was great. we got the brunch menu, and ordered the seafood platter, watermelon salad, harvest bowl, burger and the warm lobster roll. it was all great. service was good too! the vibe was nice and the views were beautiful. a little pricey. but will definitely be back to try the dinner menu and see what else they have to offer!

We had a fantastic brunch for my wife's birthday. Great service, great food, and amazing view.

The food at Dryft was amazing ! I had the limoncello pasta !!! Amazing. Service was impeccable! My friend is on a gluten free diet ! And they were very accommodating to her needs ! They even make their own pasta !!! So good ! Draft was recommended and did not disappoint! Great wine list as well !

A solid dining choice if you find yourself in the Revere Beach area. If you like Shrimp scampi, their shrimp scampi pasta is a good choice, and what I personally liked is they do half portions which filled me up perfectly. Their seasonal chopped salad though, wow, super tasty, didn't even need a fish/meat addition, it was really delicious just as is, would definitely recommend if you enjoy a good salad. My dining companions also really enjoyed their food choices. Their drinks are interesting, and good but on the weak side, it was honestly more of a mocktail and for the price, I wish I had gotten a beer or wine instead. Service was good, ambiance is great with a sleek modern feel, would definitely dine here again.

What a great meal! The two of us shared the grilled octopus and blackened hake. Both dishes were expertly prepared. Service was attentive. Nice decor and ambiance.

Dryft is right by Revere Beach so you can get a nice view of the beach and sunset. Our family came here for a weekday dinner and sat outside. We ordered a few appetizers: fried calamari, burrata and grilled octopus. The highlight was the grilled octopus: grilled perfectly, good portion size, and a great sauce that went along with it. The fried calamari was ok, we all wished it was crispier and it was slightly chewy. I got the dryft burger that was good. I asked for a medium rare and it was slightly on the rare side. The fries were the best: perfect amount of crisp. My partner got the roasted half chicken on the brick, which was good. The skin was thin, crispy and seasoned. You can't go wrong with it, but personally not something I would recommend. Overall, good portions and appropriate prices for being near the water. The music is slightly loud. Service was decent. Careful when drinking wine outside because bugs like to take a swim in it. We asked for another glass since there were 2-3 bugs in it, which the waitress saw herself, and they still charged us for the new glass. At the end of the night, there were at 10+ bugs in the first glass.

Dryft is the place to be! Great food! Great location right across from Revere beach, great ambiance both inside and outside with the outdoor bar and seating. Great views! Food is amazing especially the street corn appetizer dish - so good!! Also the lobster roll, burrata and crab cake - all fantastic. Fish entree dishes were great. We've been here 3 times already and everything has been great! Most recently this summer and it was really nice to sit outside. Service is friendly, and always good to make reservations especially on the weekend. Highly recommend! Go here now!

Oh, burb. I recently dined at Dryft.  A dear friend lives nearby. So we selected Dryft for dinner - as that makes sense to do when you are near a restaurant at dinnertime and are hungry for food. Also, I probably won't be back. Overall, Dryft receives a "B-" for my visit to the establishment. For me, the spot just didn't hit 'da spot' - you know?... Like, I wuz underwhelmed but oddly satisfied at the same time. Things were meh meh meh / ok ok ok.  There's an outdoor patio bar where servers might sometimes serve humans who are sitting in that area, I think. Tip: if you sit out there for nearly 30 minutes without receiving any service, you can move indoors to the actual restaurant and experience more of that similar service. That's what I did! The atmosphere was a lil' vibey but not overly vibey - comparable to: 'Hey, it feels new-ish in this establishment & some parts of the restaurant feel somewhat eclectic. Are we in Seattle or is this just still Revere?'   The cuisine was good and the presentation was elevated and chic.  The actual chow was comparable to cuisine that you would ingest from, say, 110 Grill. And the kitchen thoughtfully plated the chow on minimalist stoneware - which felt fancy fancy fancy + chic chic chic. I dined on the Mahi Mahi entree. The portion was sizable (no complaints from this pig) and it was cooked to perfection. I ate it all. It was tasty.  There's also a giant portrait of a fish on the wall in this restaurant. It is artistic + mesmerizing. It is the perfect backdrop for those devouring a cooked fish.

It was such a good first experience at Dryft! We only got to experience three appetizers because we did not realize that the portions were quite big and we were so stuffed by the end of it, which is not a bad thing at all! I love trying Calamari from different restaurants and Dryft's definitely up there! We also ordered the Tuna Nachos and Truffle Fries, which were both equally delicious. Our drinks were amazing and everything came out in a timely manner and to add on, we absolutely adore our server, Stephanie. She was so attentive, helpful, and provided such a great experience for our first time there. Special thanks to Chef Adriano, who we've learned, made our food. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Dryft to anyone who's passing by the beach and unsure where to grab a bite or a drink. We'll definitely be back!

I stayed overnight in an area near Boston that didn't have many dining options, and this restaurant stood out as a promising choice. It has a sleek, modern vibe and very friendly staff. The food was good--well-prepared and nicely presented, though not spectacular. Overall, a solid dining experience in an area with limited options.

Here for an update. First of all my complaints were acknowledged which is always nice. Went for a date night with my husband and we had a great experience this time. Food was great. I had scallops and my husband went with the ribeye, both delicious. We will chalk up last experience to an off night. Service was very good, waitress was attentive despite it being a busy night. Glad we gave it another try. Will be going back as I still have yet more items on the menu to try.

Brunch at with the prettiest beach views. The restaurant was pretty empty at noon on a Saturday but was packed by 1 pm. The feuilletine French toast was excellent--crispy outside and custardy inside. The berry coulis was very yummy. Service was great throughout. Upscale feeling with reasonable prices. Would come back if I lived closer.

Dryft was the perfect birthday dinner location in MA. The grilled octopus was cooked to perfection, I enjoyed my Mahi-mahi meal. The server was kind to substitute the corn for mashed potatoes for me. My husband and I sat outside looking over the ocean, perfect view and ambiance!

What' a great spot by the beach! They have a great outdoor bar, with a view of that mini zakim bridge. I opted for the burger with truffle fries and wings. Both of which are surprisingly excellent. Service was fast. A great summer place! But they also have a nice inside bar and more comfort dishes great for winter!

So, first time I've been here I left a 5 star review because I loved the food. I loved it so much I kept coming back, but all the next 4 times were SO BAD. Once they brought me almost rare meat, when I asked for well done. They did not put caramelised onions in the burger next time. One time meat was just burnt. Felt like eating coal. I think this is just unacceptable, taking into consideration how much they charge for their not even mediocre meals!!! I don't know how they dropped the quality so drastically. I guess they changed their chef or something.

Food, waitstaff and environment were outstanding. Everyone was extremely friendly and polite, and I will be returning when I travel back to Boston

I cannot say enough great things about both Dryft and Vivi! I've hosted two large family celebrations here--my dad's 70th birthday at Dryft in 2023, and most recently, my parents' 50th wedding anniversary at Vivi this past Saturday--and both experiences were absolutely incredible. From the elegant venues to the exceptional staff and personalized service, everything was seamless. The menu was fantastic--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our guests are still raving about the food! The teams at both locations went above and beyond to make our events feel special, and I couldn't be more grateful. If you're looking for a space to host a meaningful celebration with amazing food, ambiance, and care, look no further. I'm already looking forward to planning more events with them in the future. Thank you, Vivi and Dryft, for making such important moments unforgettable! -- Natalie

One word...Excellent! We decided to eat here for New Year Eve. The service from Tracy was outstanding, the portions were huge and the food was superb. The bathrooms were very clean also. Definitely stop in and have a meal or an appetizer.

Drifts offers a great combination of views, indoor and outdoor seating, and great tasting food. I had a breakfast bowl with what seemed like pitaya and it was a great, delicious, and healthy meal. Their truffles fries are crispy, aromatic, and the flavor isn't overpowering. Definitely coming back.

Dryft is very nice and always busy. The food is usually very good. I do not eat seafood so there are limited menu choices but I still go about twenty times per year. My usual choices are the Bolognese or the Burger. The only meal I did not like was the chicken parmesan. Their chicken parm is not pounded down like the traditional meal. It's a pretty thick piece of chicken. I'm sure some people like it as they still serve it. It was just nor for me. Figured, I'd let you know before you order something you don't expect. The service is alway good and the restaurant is very beautiful.

Nice view, attentive staff and great view. We were a party of 4, ordered different food and all enjoyed our meals, including a vegetarian selection.

Good quality food! Nice atmosphere but they are strict on seating for walk ins when the place wasn't even full or busy. Overall would still recommend!

Fantastic option at Revere Beach with great portion sizes for the price compared to when you get in the city! We waited about 30 minutes for a walk in and at first were seated next to the speakers which were painfully loud but our server was able to move us to another table outside! The music was still too loud to have a comfortable conversation and later a live musician came on and made the speakers even louder so the dining experience was a bit stressful but the food was great! Beet salad - wonderfully seasoned and dressed roasted beets and arugula, whipped ricotta with mint that was refreshing, pecans for crunch, and crispy shoestring potato for more texture! It feels like they put effort in each component of this dish - all for $13! 4.5/5 Grilled octopus - tender meat, slightly gummy skordalia, meaty chorizo sauce. Solid! 3.5/5 Sausage rigatoni - this is the small portion but it's still bigger than most pastas I've had at other restaurants! I loved the addition of peas that added pops of freshness along with the bright ricotta, all to a balance out the sausage, which they weren't stingy with! 3.5/5 A LARGE pile of Brussels sprouts bravas - spicy tomato sauce, perfectly soft sprouts with a little crisp remaining, garlic aioli, breadcrumbs and almonds for extra crunch. Another $13 delight! 4/5