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Drift restaurant at Rydges Tradewinds Hotel offers a mixed dining experience. While some guests were disappointed with their meals, citing overcooked steaks and poor service, others found the food to be delicious and reasonably priced. The atmosphere at Drift is praised, with stunning views of the Esplanade creating a relaxing setting for drinks or meals. The staff are described as friendly and engaging, although issues with service efficiency have been noted. Overall, Drift offers a varied menu with fresh seafood options and a great meeting place for locals and visitors. While some improvements may be needed in terms of service and quality consistency, the restaurant has received positive reviews for its affordable pricing, tasty meals, and inviting atmosphere, generally, Drift on the Esplanade receives a rating of 4 on average.

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 202 reviews

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INT Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 129 reviews
wongwing0
29.01.2024 - 05:42

Next to the ocean, fresh air and chilled drink were a great night for New Year night! A bit pricey but it was great location and service.

john-mccarthy-doctor
29.01.2024 - 05:42

Great bar. Perfect spot to have a drink and watch the world go by.

kingsley-annison
29.01.2024 - 05:42

Massive thumbs up for this place. Bit pricey but worth it

mohammed-yousuf-2
29.01.2024 - 05:42

Stunning location for outdoor activities

roland-villain
29.01.2024 - 05:42

A local, just looking. Really nice.

Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 64 reviews
Google
4.9 ★ from 9 reviews

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