Drift at Islander Resort

Name: Drift at Islander Resort
Address: 82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, United States, 33036
Telephone: (305) 664-2031
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

16 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails

Drift celebrates the pure flavors and simple joys of dining. Drift's dishes are crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, cooked over open flames to accentuate their intrinsic flavors.
Drift's cuisine is Mediterranean and includes Greek inspired dishes and plenty of local seafood. Join us for apps and drinks, a full meal, or a quick bite!
Our cocktail program is curated by a Miami-based mixologist and includes refreshing locally-influenced cocktails.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Mediterranean, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 664-2031
Website
https://www.driftrestaurantislamorada.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Neighborhood
Islamorada
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Local Catch Discount
Jan 27, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
Sun - Sat - 7:15 AM - 10:45 AM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Calling all Florida Keys residents! Enjoy 15% off your meal at Islander, valid Sunday through Thursday. Treat yourself to great flavors close to home- Come dine with us!

What 16 people are saying

Drift at Islander Resort reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Key West / Florida Keys
Best Ambiance
Key West / Florida Keys
Great for brunch
Key West / Florida Keys
Seafood
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Best Ambiance
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Great for brunch
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Drift at Islander Resort offers a "dreamy ambiance" with a waterfront dining room and attentive service. Guests praise its "excellent food," particularly the crispy chicken sandwich, beet salad, and fresh seafood. Despite minor accessibility issues for non-residents, it remains a "hidden gem" with a "terrific" overall experience.

16 Reviews

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Alicia VIP
Louisville14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience at Drift. Our server was phenomenal! It was our first night here and needless to say our 2-year old was extremely exhausted and acting cranky at dinner. It did not phase our server and she was so patient and kind with him and us. She made amazing recommendations and we had the best meal! Tuna crudo, lamp chops, and spaghetti with clams. All food had amazing flavor and service was top notch!
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Tami
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting on the beach. Fantastic service and the food was excellent!
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Tahiri VIP
Miami7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. Beautiful atmosphere and great food l. We will definitely come back
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Cynthia
Greater Boston16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dining experience!! Lovely attentive staff. Coming back often
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is magic. We loved our server Kassie. Belle was the sweetest too. Good amazing. Dreamy ambiance!
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Lavishlisa
Minneapolis13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time! Excellent food, delish beverages, helpful suggestions and really yummy dessert.
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Judy
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress and service was excellent and the food was amazing,
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Eileen VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! The crispy chicken sandwich was our favorite!!!!
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shannon
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Fresh! Excellent service. Going back again on Saturday!
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Jesse VIP
Washington DC17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is terrific--a beautiful dining room facing the water. Service was wonderful. All staff were friendly and professional in an unstuffy but first-rate manner. My wife and I shared a beet salad that was impeccably made and delicious. The fish of the day was done perfectly and full of flavor. The wine list is brief but well designed. My only critique is that the restaurant is not set up for easy access by non-residents of the resort. We had to park a fair distance away and enter by walking along the beach. Also, the gate attendant told us at first that the restaurant was only for residents of the resort. When I showed her the reservation on Open Table, she told us there was no direct access to the restaurant, but she did give instructions for parking at the far end of the resort. Overall, I give Drift an A- grade. Could be A+ if they solve the problems for non-residents.
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FAQs

Drift at Islander Resort is rated 4.7 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

Additional information

Neighborhood
Islamorada
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Mediterranean, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.driftrestaurantislamorada.com/
Phone number
(305) 664-2031

Drift at Islander Resort

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About this restaurant

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Local Catch Discount

Mezze

Warm Marinated Olives$8.00

Roasted Cauliflower$12.00

Eggplant Dip$13.00

Garlic Shrimp$18.00

Raw Bar

Oysters$24.00

Daily Crudo$17.00

Royal Red Shrimp$18.00

Salads

Drift Greek Salad$17.00

Drift Market Salad$14.00

Beet Salad$17.00

Mains

Daily Catch$38.00

Whole Seasonal Fish$44.00

Clams & spaggetti$36.00

Pollo Ala Griglia$34.00

Lamb Chops$47.00

12 oz Strip$57.00

Sides

Grilled Broccolini$9.00

Potato Puree$9.00

Daily Vegetables$9.00

Side Rice$8.00

Garlic toast$4.00

side chicken$7.00

Dessert

Orange Honey Cake$12.00

Key Lime Tart$12.00

Bread Pudding$12.00

Scoop of vanilla ice cream$5.00

Choco Cake$15.00

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