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DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke, Sea Bright, NJ

DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4.7
4.7
2272 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Great for scenic views
We are open to the public all year round! Please visit our website https://drifthousedb.com/ to join our VIP rewards program. At DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke you will find our menu features Coastal Mediterranean plates as a reflection of chef David Burke’s approach to cooking, with a nod to elevated local area classics.

We encourage any party size up to 10 guests to book through OpenTable as we have recently updated our platform to accept larger parties up to 10 guests. For larger parties, we recommend reserving an earlier or later time slot to cultivate an optimal dining experience. Any parties larger than 10, please call us or leave us a message.
Be sure to join our VIP Loyalty Program. We reward our guests with 1 points for every $1 spent!

Come experience The Fireplace Lounge with its unique menu, signature cocktails and comfortable seating by our cozy fireplace.
The Fireplace Lounge Hours - Tu-Thurs 4-1030pm Fri/Sat - 4-11pm Sun 4-930pm


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 530-9760
  • Website
    http://drifthousedb.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef David Burke
  • Catering
    Private Dining Room & Semi-Private Dining Available
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re hosting a corporate event or a social celebration, we will make your event extraordinary. Our spectacular oceanfront location and stunning New American interior offer the perfect setting all year round.
  • Location
    1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760
  • Neighborhood
    Sea Bright
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking Lot (once COVID restrictions are lifted), Off Street and Self Parking Lot Available
  • Public transit
    Ocean Boulevard
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday - Friday from 6PM-10PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,272 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke offers a delightful coastal dining experience with "beautiful oceanfront views" and "inventive cuisine." The restaurant is praised for its "exceptional seafood," with standout dishes like the Pretzel Crab Cake and perfectly cooked halibut. Guests appreciate the "impeccable service" and the welcoming ambiance, making it a top choice for special occasions.

2,272 Reviews

  1. Valerie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was extremely nice and helpful. They couldn't do enough ❤️

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  2. Tom

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Drifthouse gave us a most memorable Valentine experience. We were seated at a prime table with a view of the ocean and the pool. Although off season, we had the feel that wait staff through top management were there to make this the wonderful time it actually was for us. Mealwas excellent! The seafood platter was fresh and cooked to yield greatest taste. Having to choose between two wonderful pies, the General Manager Hafid Elboji, solved my predicament by giving me BOTH! Serve throughout the meal by Vincent was flawless, anticipating our every need, and resolving it in anticipation. This is a high spot of Jersey Shore dining. I expect to be returning often!

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  3. David

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef was amazing. The food was outstanding, and the staff, Afid, Nancy and Lilly made sure our dining experience was nothing less than spectacular. They treated us like VIP’s as they always do. The decor is beautiful. The chef even came out and asked us how our dinner was. He really cares about his cooking and wants to make dining with them a great experience. Thank you.

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  4. Connie

    New York City

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, calamari appetizer delish and plentiful; lobster dumplings unassumingly so good. Same with the special of the day, fish and chips, also plentiful and very good, and spaghetti with clams. Extra special treat was the 3 piece trio who play at the Drifthouse every other Thursday. Great music sets!

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  5. Elizabeth

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal and love the live music. New lounge area is gorgeous

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  6. Susie

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently quality good food, service. Would highly recommend

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  7. Gregory

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on a Wednesday for Lobster Night, Lobster was grilled perfectly, Wedge salad was enough for two, Specialty drinks were very good. Service was great even though they were training a couple of servers.

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  8. Linda

    New Jersey

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lily is outstanding A great experience! We will be back!

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  9. Janine

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant. Took our 21 yr old daughter here for her Italy Bon Voyage Celebration! Thank you!

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  10. Vivian

    VIP

    New York City

    131 reviews

    5.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal, we both had chicken francese and the wedge salad. Both were delicious. Malinda, our server, was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Thanks again Mike.

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FAQs

DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 530-9760.

DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke is rated 4.7 stars by 2272 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sea Bright
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking Lot (once COVID restrictions are lifted), Off Street and Self Parking Lot Available
  • Public transit
    Ocean Boulevard
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef David Burke
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday - Friday from 6PM-10PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://drifthousedb.com/
  • Phone number
    (732) 530-9760
  • Catering
    Private Dining Room & Semi-Private Dining Available
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re hosting a corporate event or a social celebration, we will make your event extraordinary. Our spectacular oceanfront location and stunning New American interior offer the perfect setting all year round.
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