Driftlight Steakhouse

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   Nicole

   VIP

   New York City

   12 reviews

   2.0

   12 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Party of 2 was sat at a very small table when half the restaurant was empty. We asked to be moved to a larger table and were accommodated. Wedge salad was tiny, not like a typical steak house. Crab cake appetizer was ok. Bone-in filet was over cooked & extremely salty. Rib eye was cooked better but still wasn’t great.
   

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   Brent

   Tampa

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was excellent, service the same. Great selection of wines! Noise level was quite loud with background music and very sound reflective materials within the restaurant; half-capacity of dining guests and still very hard to hold a conversation without yelling at our own table.
   

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   James

   VIP

   Tampa

   35 reviews

   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on 3 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve previously covered that Driftlight is the shining star of consistency and quality in Channelside. But this time I can add that we brought a larger party and the workflow did not falter. The value of Driftlight remained. Nice work Driftlight people!
   

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   craig

   VIP

   Tampa

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall had a great night with my wife. The hotel restaurant and the balcony bar was very beautiful. The service was outstanding, staff was very attentive and friendly
   

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   Rhonda

   VIP

   Tampa

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was just ok for the price. Nothing special.
   

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   Anna

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Driftlight Steakhouse made our 2024 New Year’s Eve truly unforgettable. The globally inspired 5-course menu was both creative and delicious, showcasing bold flavors and exceptional craftsmanship. Each course was thoughtfully curated, and the wine pairings selected by Caroline, the manager, were absolutely perfect, enhancing the meal with every sip. Caroline’s kind professionalism and personal attention stood out—she managed the busy evening with grace and made us feel genuinely cared for. The ambience struck a perfect balance: elegant without being stiff and energetic without being too noisy, creating an inviting yet celebratory atmosphere. It was a truly special way to welcome the new year!
   

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   nikki

   VIP

   Tampa

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for the wine and food pairing for New Year’s Eve. I would say the wine pairing was underwhelming and not paired correctly or explained when we got our different food dishes. Steak was very good. 
   

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   Lisa

   Tampa

   6 reviews

   1.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 31 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Total waste of $1400. The event for NYE was so hyped. They rushed you to buy tickets before they sold out. The food was less than mediocre. Nothing was seasoned. They served bland burrata with a couple of slices of citrus. The food had zero flavor with a super boring menu. I didn’t eat 25 % of the food. My party was so disappointed. They rushed each of the 5 courses. We were not able to enjoy even the wine before they brought the next course. We paid $150’per person for the overly hyped NYE champagne and fireworks party. They hyped it so much. Buy now because tickets are selling out quickly. They sold 33 tickets per staff. We could not even get pics of the fireworks because the staff had the best view. Such a waste of time and effort to go out. Such a joke and waste of money. That is the last dime they will get from me !
   

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   Ron

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was the best filet mignon w truffle butter steak we’ve ever had, along with the braised mushroom. That sweet potatoe bread with the Japanese herb butter was heavenly!! We also appreciated Joe’s service and the hostess, from Germany’s extra service too. She went over and beyond and picked out our booth table to make it special for us for my wife’s birthday. Thank you Ron L
   

   Driftlight SteakhouseResponded on 30 December 2024

   Dear Ron L, We're overjoyed to hear that you had such a wonderful experience at Driftlight Steakhouse! It's fantastic to know that our filet mignon w truffle butter steak, braised mushroom, and sweet potato bread with Japanese herb butter hit the spot. We're also glad that you appreciated our service and the kindness of our staff. We're happy to be a part of your special day and we look forward to serving you again soon. Thank you for your kind words!
   

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    Ivan

    VIP

    Tampa

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    First time coming to this place, and we had Christmas dinner here. It was a very mellow very nice the servers were wonderful and our food was great our drinks were on point and I will go back again!
    

    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded on 30 December 2024

    Dear Ivan, Thanks for the feedback, Ivan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Driftlight Steakhouse and had a mellow, wonderful Christmas dinner with us. It's great to know that our food and drinks lived up to your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable experience.
    

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