“ Visit Date: March 26, 2025 My two friends and I have one friend out East that we've made plans with now for two years in a row to make at least one annual trip to see her. She suggested we meet at Drifters. This restaurant is so nice. It used to be a McDonald's. It's a pretty place without being overly or intimidatingly fancy. I don't know the name of our waitress but she was nice, and attentive to our dining needs. I opted for the N/A guiness to drink. I've been sober for 5 years and at this point I don't miss the buzz of alcohol and I actually don't even want it but I do enjoy having a beer here and there. So even though N/A beer sometimes gets made fun of it's the choice for me and I loved Guiness when I used to drink so I'm happy it's an option now without alcohol. I had bought green edible glitter so I was able to make the glittery guiness I've been wanting to make since I saw a video about it. For my meal I was looking at burgers but went with the short rib poutine as an option. I never had poutine before even though I've had the similar American version of fries with mozarella cheese and gravy. I would say this was a fancier poutine and it tasted great. For dessert my friends and I split the campfire flatbread, it was also very good. If you're around the Ridge area Drifters is a place to eat at! ”

“ We came here to celebrate our 15th anniversary, which happened to fall on St. Patrick's Day. Unfortunately, they were closed that Monday, so Sunday the 16th of march was when we went--and it was absolutely worth it! It was our first time dining here, and we were thoroughly impressed. The server was fantastic, the food was spot on, and everything exceeded our expectations. The ambiance was a bit lively and loud, but totally understandable with the holiday buzz. We'll definitely be back! ”

“ Went to Drifters for dinner last night. Great food, service and atmosphere! Had the best waitress Mackenzie!! Her recommendations were fabulous and she took great care of us on a very busy night!! We will definitely be going back! ”

“ While visiting in the area I was told to try this restaurant, I used the drive thru option and it was a great experience. So easy and brilliant, I wish we had this option for restaurants back home. The woman at the window was super nice and notified me a couple times of when my meals would be ready. Both meals were delish! I would absolutely come back again when in the area ”

“ What Happened to the Art of Bartending? Drifters is an undeniably high-end spot. The food was great, the drinks selection was solid (brown ale on tap and even high-end choices like the more expensive Cases Azure), and the ambiance was fantastic--clean, stylish, with a fireplace and a well-designed flow. From a purely aesthetic and culinary perspective, there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. But something was missing. I sat at the bar with a friend, and there was only one other small party. Two bartenders were working, yet neither seemed interested in engaging with guests. Service was fine--my order was taken, my food arrived--but beyond that, there was no connection, no conversation, no warmth. One bartender spent most of his time on his phone with an AirPod in. When asked how the food was, it was as he walked by, and by the time I responded and asked for water, he was already out of earshot. It made me wonder--what happened to the art of bartending? There was a time when bartenders were part of the experience. They were conversationalists, entertainers, connectors. You went to a bar not just to drink but to interact, to exchange stories, to feel welcomed. Now, in many places, it feels like bartenders are just there to take orders, with one eye on their phone and the other on their coworkers. It wasn't only the bartenders here. The staff talked way more to each tower than any customer and the it was a pretty good crowd for a Saturday (afternoon) Is this just a generational shift? Are phones now a bigger priority than engaging with customers? Or is this just an off night for Drifters? Whatever the case, it's something worth reflecting on. Because a great bar isn't just about the drinks or the decor--it's about the people behind the bar, too. But the food, the setup and attention to detail is off the charts great. Even a drive through to minimize the food traffic for pick up orders. And the automatic sink and perfect temperature water. Someone here knows what they are doing. Just need to learn the art of the conversation. ”

“ Drifters is a great place to eat. Love the convenience of drive thru pickup window and the atmosphere is always buzzing. However, their price increases have been borderline insane/delusional lately. I understand inflation got as high s 9% in 2022, but they've marked their food up a whopping 67% in the last 3 years. I have proof attached comparing my favorite meal that I've been getting since 2021. In 2021, the Nashville Chicken Sandwich costs $14.00 Now, 4 years later, it is $23.40. A full 67% mark up. There is no way that food has gotten 67% more expensive. It just means I will have to eat there less often. It would be nice if management took a hard look at some of these ridiculous price increases. UPDATE: Upgrading my review to 4 stars. I really appreciate management's timely response to this review. Once again, it's a highly recommended place to eat. ”

“ What a sleek, modern spot! The landscaping outside is beautiful and seems out of place among the strip mall plazas. The building looks newly renovated. I like that there's a variety of seating--2 person booths, family booths, bar seating, high top tables, and regular tables. It's quite spacious. The food itself was delicious. Subbed truffle fries for my burger for $2 and I don't regret it at all. Truffle flavoring was quite strong, in the best way. My friend got a nonalcoholic milkshake that was super thick, would request a spoon next time! Two stall bathroom for women but only one sink. Would love to come back. ”

“ I feel like I've only been writing five star reviews lately. Maybe I'm just too easy of a reviewer...or maybe these places have just been fantastic, like Drifters Kitchen & Bar. Coming here twice (back in Spring and most recently a week ago) I can easily say this place earns those celestials. For starters, Drifters is decently-sized with seating scattered about its contemporarily cozy interior. We sat near the bustling bar on our first trip and in a more cornered quieter area on the second one. Both times staff were friendly, prompt with food and ordering, and made our experiences quite enjoyable. Though the craziest/coolest thing is if perhaps it's a busy night or you're just not feeling a sit down meal, you can order Drifters and come pick it up...at their drive-thru window! Super cool. Really the most awesome thing is the food/menu. They run the gamut of different types of foods with plenty of sandwiches, entrees, salads, flatbreads, and a slew of apps. You'll also find an impressive drink, dessert, and weekly specials menu. But even if your menu rocks, the food has to match it (spoiler alert: it does). First time around my wife got the short rib grilled cheese and I went for the Nashville chicken sandwich. Her handheld was meaty and flavorful without being too rich while mine was outstanding. The chicken had a nice kick and the formation of the bread, chicken breast, and toppings were perfection. Fast forward to a week ago and we chose to order up an app of Down & Dirty tots which came with pulled pork, hatch queso, honey bbq, pickled peppers, scallions, and cotija cheese. Wow these were tasty! The wife then went for the same short rib grilled cheese while I chose to rock a weekly special and got the southwest chicken burger. This bad boy had cheddar jack cheese, Tabasco bacon, black bean salsa, and chipotle aioli on it. Dang was it delicious with the chicken burger patty tasting superbly juicy and fresh. Now you don't have to order dessert here, but you should at least check out that end-of-meal menu because Drifters has some crazy concoctions and sweets to be shared with the table. Both times we optioned for the "Rainbow" which consisted of a slice of rainbow cookie cake AND a rainbow cookie ice cream truffle. Just amazingly tasty. Overall, I can't say enough about how delicious the grub is at Drifters. They definitely know what they're doing in the kitchen and can match that with good service and a nice interior (along with some reasonable pricing). I know I'll be returning again at some point soon (either to sit in or take out via drive-thru window!) because you can't keep me away from these five star spots! ”