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    Drift Restaurant Essex

    American
    Open now11:30AM - 7:30PM
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    Food Menu

    Small Plates

    • Salt and Vinegar Calamari

      SALT & VINEGAR SEASONED CALAMARI FRIED WITH CRISPY BANANA PEPPERS. SERVED WITH OLD BAY TARTAR & HOUSE MADE MARINARA
      $18.00
    • Tuna Nachos

      PLAYFUL EXPLOSION OF FLAVOR. WITH CRISPY WONTONS. PILED HIGH WITH FRESH AHI TUNA. PINEAPPLE. JALAPENOS. AVOCADO. SCALLIONS. SESAME SEEDS
      $23.00
    • Lobster Rangoon Dip

      LOBSTER RANGOONS, DECONSTRUCTED AND DANGEROUSLY DIPPABLE. 2OZ OF LOBSTER & CRISPY WONTONS FOR DIPPING SPRINKLED WITH THAI CHILIS FOR SWEET HEAT.
      $22.00
    • Squash Donut Rings

      TEMPURA FRIED DELICATA SQUASH. HONEY CHILI DRIZZLE. TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS. YOUR FALL LIFE RAFT.
      $18.00
    • Spicy Tuna Musubi

      CRISPY SUSHI RICE WRAPPED IN NORI TOPPED WITH BROWN SUGAR SOY MARINATED SPAM & TOPPED WITH SPICY TUNA. AVOCADO & JALAPENO WITH A RED WINE REDUCTION.
      $22.00

    Sandwiches and More

    • Crab Cake Smash

      LOADED & FULL OF FLAVOR. OUR SMASHED LUMP CRAB CAKE WITH MIXED GREENS & ZESTY OLD BAY TARTAR ON A SESAME SEED BRIOCHE BUN IS A CATCH!
      $22.00
    • Filet O Fish

      GUINNESS BEER-BATTERED HADDOCK TOPPED WITH MELTY AMERICAN CHEESE. SHREDDED LETTUCE. PICKLES & ZESTY OLD BAY TARTAR ON A SESAME SEED BRIOCHE BUN.
      $22.00
    • Hot Chicken Sando

      SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN, NASHVILLE-STYLE HOT CHILI OIL, CRISP CARROT & BRUSSELS SLAW, CRUNCHY PICKLES. DRIZZLED IN RANCH.
      $20.00
    • Lobster Roll: COLD

      $40.00
    • Lobster Roll: HOT

      HOT BUTTERED NEW ENGLAND STYLE MAINE LOBSTER SERVED ON A ARTISINAL BRIOCHE BUN. SOFT BUNS. HOT BUTTERED MEAT. NO SHAME...
      $40.00
    • Slammin Salmon Sando

      SEARED SALMON FILLET WITH MAPLE CHILI GLAZE, MELTED PEPPERJACK CHEESE, CALABRIAN CHILI AIOLI TOPPED WITH MICROGREENS. SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES
      $22.00
    • Smash Burger

      DOUBLE-PATTY HIGH-QUALITY PASTURE-RAISED BEEF TOPPED WITH CRISP LETTUCE. PICKLES. ONIONS. MELTED AMERICAN CHEESE. & DRIFT SAUCE ON A SESAME SEED BRIOCHE BUN.
      $22.00
    • Truffle Honey Chicken Sando

      TRUFFLE HONEY-DIPPED FRIED CHICKEN. APPLE ONION COMPOTE. SMOKED GOUDA.
      $20.00
    • Veggie Burger

      FRESHLY MADE WITH OUR OWN BLACK BEAN PATTY. VERMONT CHEDDAR. JALAPENO LIME AIOLI. MESCLUN GREENS. & PICKLES.
      $18.00
    • Rodeo Burger

      DOUBLE-PATTY HIGH-QUALITY PASTURE-RAISED BEEF TOPPED WITH. CRISPY ONION STRINGS. MELTED SMOKY GOUDA CHEESE. FRESH JALAPENOS. BACON & BBQ SAUCE
      $25.00

    Soups

    • Lobster Bisque

      RICH 10OZ CUP OF COMFORT. BRIMMING WITH FRESH LOBSTER & A HINT OF SHERRY TOP WITH MICROGREENS
      $16.00
    • New England Clam Chowder

      HEARTY CLASSIC. FILLED WITH TENDER CLAMS. SMOKY BACON. CELERY ONIONS & POTATOES.
      $10.00

    Salads

    • Caesar

      CRISP ROMAINE. CRUNCHY CROUTONS. & SHAVED PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO TOSSED IN OUR ZESTY HOUSE-MADE CAESAR DRESSING. IT'S THE TIMELESS CLASSIC DONE RIGHT!
      $15.00
    • Coastal Cantina

      ROMAINE, CORN, BLACK BEANS. AVOCADO, JALAPENO, TOMATO, CHEDDAR, CRUSHED DRIFT'ITOS AND CHIPOTLE RANCH SOUR CREAM.
      $20.00
    • Delicata Squash Salad

      $19.00
    • Garden Salad

      $15.00
    • Seared Ahi Tuna

      SEARED AHI TUNA. CRUNCHY GREENS. QUINOA. & WAKAME CUCUMBERS WITH A GINGER SOY KICK. BRIGHT. FRESH. & READY TO MAKE WAVES.
      $24.00
    • Side Salad

      $4.50

    Desserts

    • 4 Layer Chocolate Cake

      $12.00
    • Pumpkin Cheese Cake

      $10.00
    • Caramel Apple Pie

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
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    Kids Menu

    • Kids Buttered Pasta

      $10.00
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      $12.00
    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      $10.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      $10.00
    • Kids Hot Dog

      $10.00

    KARAOKE MENU

    Karaoke Drinks

    • Scorp Bowl For 2

      $30.00
    • Scorp Bowl Solo

      $15.00
    • Karaoke $5 Draft

      $5.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 7:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Drift – Waterfront Restaurant in Essex, CT. Creative Cuisine Modern American Cuisine serving Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls, Smashburgers & Craft Cocktails along side upscale entrees. Looking for the best restaurant in Essex, Connecticut with a view? Drift is a waterfront dining destination overlooking the Connecticut River and Essex Island, located right in the historic Dauntless Shipyard Marina—just steps from Main Street Essex and all the shops in Essex Village. We serve up bold, creative coastal cuisine made from scratch, with a focus on fresh, local ingredients and vibrant flavors. Whether you’re joining us for a romantic riverside dinner, a family lunch, or happy hour with friends, Drift delivers unforgettable bites with a side of stunning marina views.oy!

    Location

    37 Pratt Street, Essex, CT 06426

    Directions

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    333 Summer Street
    Boston, MA 02210

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