Drift Restaurant

Drift Restaurant Elevated Ocean Fare & Delicious Cocktails on the water in Essex at The Safe Harbor Dauntless Shipyard
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🌮🍹 TACO TUESDAY IS CALLING… AND IT BROUGHT MARGARITAS.Float on down to DRIFT tonight because we’re bringing the heat:🍹 $...
09/01/2026

🌮🍹 TACO TUESDAY IS CALLING… AND IT BROUGHT MARGARITAS.

Float on down to DRIFT tonight because we’re bringing the heat:

🍹 $8 Margaritas
🌮 Taco Tuesday Specials
🔥 Sizzling Fajitas
🎶 Live Music Tonight

And this week’s taco special? CAJUN SWORDFISH TACOS 🌶️🐟
Cajun-spiced swordfish loaded up with creamy aioli, avocado, juicy pineapple & a little sweet-meets-heat tropical trouble.

Swordfish + pineapple + margaritas = Tuesday making some questionable weekend decisions. 😎

Come hungry. Stay for another margarita. Blame Taco Tuesday.

📍 DRIFT | 37 Pratt St., Essex, CT
🌊 See you on the waterfront!

07/28/2026

TACO TUESDAY SPECIAL 🌮 Nam Tak’o
Thailand called… we answered with tacos. Grilled steak, fresh herbs, bright lime, toasted rice crunch, and a Thai chili crisp aioli that’ll have you licking your fingers instead of using a passport.

07/24/2026

☀️🍹 July 24th National Tequila Day only comes around once a year… so grab your favorite float and drift your way to DRIFT.

Whether you’re cruising in on a 🦩 pink flamingo, 🦄 a magical unicorn, or 🐔 an angry chicken (we don’t judge), today is the perfect excuse to float into the weekend.

🌵 $10 Margaritas ALL DAY
🥭 Frozen Tequila Mangonadas
📍 DRIFT • 37 Pratt St., Essex, CT

Drop what you’re doing, grab your crew, and float on down to DRIFT. The margaritas are cold, the vibes are sunny, and National Tequila Day deserves to be celebrated the right way. 🍹☀️

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🍑🌹 THE PEACH ROSÉ BRUNCH PARTY 🌹🍑Brunch isn’t just a meal… it’s a reason to gather. 🥂✨Join us Sunday, July 19 starting a...
07/19/2026

🍑🌹 THE PEACH ROSÉ BRUNCH PARTY 🌹🍑

Brunch isn’t just a meal… it’s a reason to gather. 🥂✨

Join us Sunday, July 19 starting at 11:30 AM as we kick off The Peach Rosé Brunch Party at DRIFT with waterfront views, patio vibes, DJ Paul Markos, and the debut of our brand-new brunch menu featuring Highclere Castle Peach Rosé Gin. 🍸🎶☀️

Think…
🥐 Lobster Caesar Croissants
🍳 Salmon Eggs Benedict
🥑 Loaded Avocado Toast
🍫 Nutella Crepes
🦞 Lobster Crepes
🍌 Banana Split Yogurt Parfaits
…paired with Peach Rosé Spritzes, Pink Negronis, frozen Frosés, fresh Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and our signature Lush Life cocktail made with Highclere Castle Peach Rosé Gin. 🍑✨

Grab your brunch crew, throw on your favorite sundress, order another round, and spend your Saturday overlooking the Connecticut River. This is brunch the DRIFT way.

🌸 Patio seating is limited and reservations are already filling up.

📍 DRIFT
37 Pratt St.
Essex, CT

📞 Reservations: 860-662-4275

We’ll save you a seat… you just bring the brunch energy. 🥂🌊💕

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🍑🌹 THE PEACH ROSÉ BRUNCH PARTY IS HERE! 🌹🍑Your new Sunday obsession starts now…Join us Sunday, July 19 starting at 11:30...
07/13/2026

🍑🌹 THE PEACH ROSÉ BRUNCH PARTY IS HERE! 🌹🍑

Your new Sunday obsession starts now…

Join us Sunday, July 19 starting at 11:30 AM for The Peach Rosé Brunch Party at DRIFT! We’re celebrating the launch of our brand-new brunch menu with waterfront vibes, DJ Paul Markos Paul Markos spinning on the patio, endless brunch energy, and cocktails featuring the NEW Highclere Castle Peach Rosé Gin. 🥂✨

Sip on mimosas, build-your-own Bloody Marys, and fresh Peach Rosé Gin cocktails while soaking up the sunshine with your favorite brunch crew. Think great food, amazing music, beautiful views, and the kind of Sunday that turns into everyone’s favorite summer tradition. ☀️🌊💕

🌸 Patio seating is limited and reservations are filling fast—don’t miss the party!

📍 DRIFT
37 Pratt St.
Essex, CT

📞 Reservations: 860-662-4275

Tag the friends who never say no to brunch, throw on your favorite summer outfit, and meet us at The Peach Rosé Brunch Party! 🍑🥂🌹

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OPEN TOMORROW JULY 12th 11:30am till ?! Actually kitchen is open till 9pm. BUT FULL STAFF FULL MENU FULL SERVICE (maybe...
07/11/2026

OPEN TOMORROW JULY 12th 11:30am till ?! Actually kitchen is open till 9pm. BUT FULL STAFF FULL MENU FULL SERVICE (maybe a lil extra if ur reeeeaaally nice…) COME ONE OUT TOMORROW!

Due to the recent events effecting Essex and surrounding towns, DRIFT will remain closed until we receive further guidan...
07/11/2026

Due to the recent events effecting Essex and surrounding towns, DRIFT will remain closed until we receive further guidance from our local health officials. Sorry for the inconvenience…

06/19/2026

Natasha and I just wanted to send a quick message out thanking everyone who has helped make this dream possible. We love this business. We love serving you all and look forward to more fun and interesting things to come in the future! Thank you for making these two years amazing thank you to all of our staff many of whom have been with us since the beginning appreciate all of the back house staff joined us and worked so tirelessly to make sure that our guests are taken care of! We love all you guys!

Please stop in to fill out an application! We are looking for seasonal line cooks and dishwashing help asap.
06/17/2026

Please stop in to fill out an application! We are looking for seasonal line cooks and dishwashing help asap.

06/10/2026

We are looking for dishwashers, prep cooks & salad station help!  our busy summer season is upon us if you know anybody who needs extra hours during the days some nights and on the weekends please let us know!

Address

37 Pratt Street
Essex, CT

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 10pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

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