Reviews for Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar in Marietta, GA

Update: the bartenders here are FANTASTIC. Their seasonal cocktails are awesome, but almost every time we sit at the bar, we are... wowed with the friendliness and enguinuty of the bartenders. Cecilia and Katie (I'm spelling it wrong, I'm sure) took amazingcare of us, and reminded us of how wonderful it is to visit. Love y'all. .... Celiac hubby and I have been to Drift maybe half adozen times. We normally favor the bar area and share a meal there, but for our latest date night we reserved a table fortwo. There's always 3-5 oysters on the menu, and rarely the same kinds. We shared their filet mignon & lobster add-on and had alittle leftover steak for breakfast. Their sides have all been killer; hubby likes the crab fried rice but I'm all about thosefrench onion grits. Their craft cocktails are delicious and inventive, but take a while to create, so if you're getting tableservice you might wanna stick to their page-long wine list or your favorite spirit on the rocks. It gets very busy on theweekends, so be prepared. Their patio is lovely and heated but looks out over a parking lot, so we tend to stay inside. Staffalways has masks on as of Feb 2022, and we look forward to learning their faces and names better over time. Read more

Stumbled upon this gem while shopping in the area. Wonderful ambiance, nicely decorated casual but with an upscale flair. Food... tastes amazing! The scallops & pork belly dish was very flavorful and the portion was just right. I’ve had salmon prepareddozens of different ways in different restaurants all over the world, this is definitely one of if not my favorite. Willdefinitely be back to try other dishes. Read more

Hadn't been to Drift in years and am regretting that decision/oversight... Long time fan of Seed and went to Drift a few times... after it opened. Made our way back last weekend and adored it. The menu had evolved, the food was impeccable and the cocktailsdelicious, and the service was friendly and timely. We've already made plans to go back when some family is coming to town soon. Make sure to save room for the Nutella pie! Read more

A gem in my backyard that I didn't know about. I love the smoked salmon appetizer. The cod fish looked tasty, but due to... allergies, I could only go on looks. Service was great! Thank you Jessica! Read more

Our waitress Deliha was beyond attentive. The bartender was able to make a special drink for me based on my preference. The food... was very OK however It lacked seasoning of any kind. The Kung Pow Broccoli, i wish I didn't order it. I did not like theflavors. The atmosphere was pretty and well decorated. The fries were very GOOD. Read more

If you’re in the mood for great food, you better bring your appetite! An authentic Raw Oyster Bar fixed inside the Avenue of... East Cobb. The soft, elegant exterior adds curb appeal to the busy street of Roswell Road. The menu representsLatin-American-inspired flavors with Asian elements. Classy seafood dishes served beautifully. Contemporary driftwood artworkfeatured with high ceilings makes this restaurant feel open. Easy to escape into the atmosphere and fall victim to the plushseating. Suspending wooden rowboat paddles high in the air gives it even more character. Our server, Erin, was welcoming withgood spirits and a delightful personality. The miss’s ordered the Changing Tides which was, “sweet & sexy,” as she putit. Just the way she likes it. The Birthday Queen only drinks Blue Moon, so after reluctantly sampling a few different types ofale’s and, of course, one citrus-style IPA. She appreciated “The Oktoberfest” ale. She was adding a few orange slices tomarinade in the alcohol. The Old Fashioned is a fun table-side experience for any first-timer. The smoke floods out the bottleas the server pours the cocktail into the rock's glass. I thoroughly enjoyed every sip, including the watered-down mixture atthe end—a great way to wet the palate. The first course was a Crab Drip accompanied by lovely focaccia-crostini’s made fordelectable finger food. Deviled eggs with creme fraiche and lox are always a winner. Especially right before enjoying one oftheir savory soups. The Crispy Cod Sandwich is the texture you would imagine coming from a classic handheld. Every bite was asconsistent as the first. Simply tasteful. The Coconut Creme Brûlée and the Molten Chocolate Cake were beyond yummy. A perfectway to close out dinner. Unfortunately, we were too satisfied and over-enjoyed, so we could not clean the dessert plates.However, we still attempted. The family had a memorable time out. Happy as a clam, we were able to spend a magical birthdaycelebra Read more

I wanted to enjoy this place but I’ll admit that I sorta ended up hating it after I received my entree. I’ve been wanting... to try more oysters so I enjoyed those and had a great time eating those. I also enjoyed my lobster bisque even though I foundit slightly too tart. My experience went downhill after my entree showed up. I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect but I created amental image based on the description from the menu. After I tasted the fish I jokingly said to my boyfriend that it might aswell have been beer battered and served with fries due to how bland it was. I actually compared it to cod even though I know itwas not. The saturated sushi rice in soy was tolerable but ultimately not great. It created a strange mouth feel. Lastly, aswhole the dish was oddly overwhelming. The ginger, soy, and (surprisingly) the bland fish make a horrible combination. Smell andtaste wise it’s awful. I’m pretty upset with myself for selecting it. I ended up getting a pumpkin tart to go. It was ok butit made me think of a pumpkin pie that wasn’t quite made correctly. I really have no plans on returning. Read more

Really pricey for the portions and quality in my opinion. The oysters were really small after being told by the server they were... the biggest they have. Nice atmosphere and really clean, nice drink menu but just overpriced for what your getting. Not justportion size but the food quality just wasn’t worth the price either. We were excited about this place but sadly leftdisappointed. Read more