Dryft

First time going to Dryft , food was great, my husband and I both had the swordfish , very tasty. My cocktail was delicious , a coconut tequila drink .. Our server , Steff was very nice and attentive. My only complaint was it was my birthday , which I put in the reservation when I booked , there was no acknowledgment of my birthday , no little dessert that most of the restaurants have. Otherwise it was a nice experience

Delicious food and a great view.

For my birthday this past Summer, I had the pleasure of dining at Dryft, an elevated restaurant that left a euphoric mark on my taste buds and culinary sensibilities. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance exuded sophistication, complemented by attentive and knowledgeable staff and oceanic views. Our waitress Steph, took very good care of my party of 6 and tailored our experience with a personable demeanor that impressed all of my guests. The menu, a gastronomic symphony, featured a diverse array of meticulously crafted dishes that showcased the chef's culinary prowess paired with the owner (Mike Aldi) and his fine selection and sourcing of quality ingredients which truly matters in this day and age. The faroe island salmon, calamari, and mussels are some of my favorites but the menu doesn’t disappoint with classics like the chicken parm, chicken under the brick, and seasonal items like the poke bowl. The occasional Wagyu special offering appears every now and then which is impressive to see North of Boston. The attention to detail extended to every aspect, from the thoughtfully curated wine list to the impeccable service. My experience there is consistently an orchestrated masterpiece that leaves me lingering with appreciation and gratitude. A truly glorious dining experience that sets a standard for excellence. Most importantly, ownership takes great pride in recruiting high-quality, humble staff. From hosts, to servers, to bartenders to bar backs and food runners, I’ve had the pleasure so far to meet Julian, Adrianna, Mary, Jared and others at each touch point who create a holistic, warm atmosphere that rounds out an A grade service. The manager, Lisa, has made me feel welcome to the point of which I can also feel like a regular. Dryft is a delight. Please find yourself making a reservation if you haven’t already.

"*Update - this is our third time here and we still can't find anything wrong with the food or the service. This time around I had the swordfish steak and someone in our ground the brick chicken - both exceptional! We did feel a bit rushed - it was a Saturday night but still... If that's the only thing I can complain about it's a non factor. Where to start... This was not a destination but rather my wife and I stumbled upon this serendipitous find while we were walking Revere beach; which has gone through a major transformation since our last visit almost 3 years ago. The menu is inspired by classic dishes - "brick" chicken, swordfish steak, grilled salmon and even a hamburger - that are then transformed into new and exciting creations by combining these classics with flavors and textures that accent and compliment. Of course, we sat at the bar, the bartenders were friendly if not too knowledgeable in how to present and serve wine (in fairness, I don't think they serve many bottles, probably more by the glass). We started off by sharing the potato gnocchi and wild mushroom plate that we split as an appetizer. The gnocchi where light and perfectly cooked while the white wine and wild mushroom sauce was perfectly seasoned; the dollop of ricotta served on top was a perfect add. I was going to try the octopus but $24 for an appetizer that My wife would not eat seemed a bit much - when we come back with my daughters we will definitely try it. My wife ordered the grilled salmon entree; it was served with their shrimp "fried rice", each was a meal in it self and the combination was perfect. I ordered the swardfish steak that came on a roasted head or romaine lettuce with seasonal baby vegetables and an herb aoli. The flavors exploded and again the combination was perfect. For desert we shared the bread pudding and like the meal itself, this was a classic that did not disappoint. Their wine list is broad and ranges in price from affordable to not so much. The majority of the selections are Californian but they do offer some French in the form of a Chateauneuf du Pape and a Bordeaux for reds and a Sancere and Puille Fuise for whites and of course your prerequisite Malbec from Argentina. We chose the Puille at $64 a bottle with no surprises. We will definitely be making more trips to this establishment in the near future. **Our second visit and this place is still great! This time we shared the Shrimp Limoncello - delicious! I had the haddock with potato salad, spinach served with a spicy remoulade - YUMMO. My wife had the salmon again, still perfect. Next time it's the grilled octopus for me! Still an impressive wine list. They are scheduled to open a second location in Wellesley - we can't wait!!

Amazing food, in an amazing location!

Dryft has a great overall vibe with good music and good energy! I had the pork chop which was delicious and the service here was fantastic.

Always seating at the bar. I crave their salmon with shrimp fried rice every so often. Great for drinks, apps and dinner.

Loved the Shrimp Limoncello, Mahi Mahi and Chicken under the brick! Really liked the atmosphere, Only thing we found interesting was that if you book a reservation and don't show up within 10 minutes it's considered no show, even though we showed up 12 minutes late, but they were able to accommodate us and serve some delicious food