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DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke, Sea Bright, NJ

DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4.7
4.7
2261 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
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 American plates as a reflection of chef David Burke’s contemporary 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!

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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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,261 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke offers a "stunning oceanfront ambiance" paired with "exceptional food" and attentive service. Guests rave about the "flavorful Bacon Clothesline," and seafood dishes like the "Pan Seared Scallops." While some mention high prices, the overall experience is highlighted as "memorable and delightful," making it a top choice for special occasions.

2,261 Reviews

  1. Neal

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    NYE fixed menu not worth 110 a person. Have been here before and was very good. “Boneless” branzino was full of bones. Small deserts. David burke needs to do better

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  2. Maria

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Drifthouse by David Burke for New Year's Eve. The service was excellent the ambiance was really nice they have a sax player and a singer which were very good. I had the short ribs which were delicious. My husband had bronzino which tasted really good but his only complain was that it wasn't fully deboned so there were little bones all at the rim. My husband hates fish bones. It was hard to eat it because of the fish bones. I would have given it 5 stars except for that. We will go back in warm weather because the view was beautiful right by the water.

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  3. Tracey

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was delicious, and the special touches of bacon and champagne toast were the icing on top. The musicians were talented, and the noise level was appropriate, so we could enjoy it and still hear each other. I would give the evening a 10!

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  4. Javier

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, met expectations-- Wait time was a little slow but good experience overall

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  5. Larry

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    120 reviews

    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of service and cuisine never disappoints! Beautiful room, decorated perfectly for New Year’s Eve! Been going there for years, and we’ll be back again soon!

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  6. Melynda

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite places to dine when I visit NJ. I took the family here for a post Christmas dinner and everything was fantastic. The meal was delicious. The service was great. Everyone enjoyed themselves.

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  7. Deborah

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and impeccable service . I’m sure the view is beautiful too if it wasn’t a rainy winter evening . Highly recommend

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  8. Marc

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at the Drifthouse—food, surroundings, and view are wonderful. However, the consistent attentive, professional, and very friendly staff are always reasons to return frequently. The manager, Hafid Elbroji, always makes us feel welcome and at home. Thank you!

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  9. Jane

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the staff, especially Jessica fabulous! Another great meal for our family!!

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  10. Curtiss

    VIP

    Charlotte

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fabulous. We loved everything about this restaurant. Also, Lilly, our waitress, was absolutely fantastic!! It was a very busy night, large holiday parties and short staffed. However, she was on point without missing a beat. I’ll most definitely return.

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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 2261 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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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