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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 1968 reviews

What User likes about Driftwood restaurant:
A heavily refurbished, contemporary venue with super staff and even better food. Prices are in the upper range (we had dinner) but where are they not if the food etc. is tops. We will return and recommend to others. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Driftwood restaurant:
As locals we were very keen to support this new restaurant but were very disappointed.We had lunch and a bottle of wine, another friend then joining us we ordered another bottle of wine only to be asked "were we alcoholics?". We were seated outside and as it got cooled off we asked if we could move inside and this seemed to be very inconvenient. There was only one other table taken at the time.We felt like we had put... View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 25 reviews

Very nice*Atmosphere relaxed and elegant*Staff super*food tasty10 of 10

The pasta and duck for the net, both very tasty. very well cooked and much taste, but the portions of the meal does not justify the price. (1 more bones would h...

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The food was one of the best I ever had and was even better. has made a booking to go back before we leave tasmania. parking: parking space near the restaurant...

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It was amazing! delicious eating, beautiful place and great service.

Driftwood restaurant is nicely situated over the Lauderdale canal. Bird life abundant. We were welcomed by friendly staff who attended efficiently. The menu was...

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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 144 reviews
slincolne
19.08.2023 - 10:20

I have been to this restaurant for the second time and the food, service, and location are still fantastic! We tried the house-smoked Cape Grim beef Pastrami, B...

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I visited Driftwood on Saturday for brunch and had booked online, receiving confirmation and reminders. The service was excellent for all four meals, and the se...

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Another fantastic meal at Driftwood. We haven’t been for a while, there were plenty of people there and it was yum! No entrees were had; there were 4 of us and...

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Amazing food and it’s all about the food. The interiors, atmosphere and styling is really switched down: It’s super basic. However, the food is fresh, tasty and...

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BarbTas
19.08.2023 - 10:20

The location, service and food were all delightful. Service was prompt, staff were friendly and food was delicious. Well, we had 3 courses each so it must have...

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Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Wade
11.08.2023 - 19:57

A fantastic restaurant in a charming spot next to the canal. I had the pan seared duck breast fillet which was delightful. Very flavorsome and the searing gave...

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Andrew
11.08.2023 - 19:57

Once again I just dropped in for a coffee. We were immediately received by a wait staff lady who sat us at a great seat looking over the canal. The service was...

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Sharon
11.08.2023 - 19:57

Lovely service, friendly staff and food is always delicious. Today we wanted a late light lunch, they fitted us in and nothing was too much trouble. This place...

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Manuela
11.08.2023 - 19:57

Wonderful breakfast! Very nice and cosy place, very clean. The food was wonderful, perfect temperature and very tasty. The hollandaise sauce was fabulous! The c...

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Zane
11.08.2023 - 19:57

Food was excellent. Have not seen service this good in many top restaurants across the country. And on Christmas Eve as well (when many staff could be excused f...

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 955 reviews
manuela
01.02.2024 - 19:05

This restaurant serves a wonderful breakfast! The atmosphere is very nice and cozy, and the place is very clean. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection...

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Facebook
4.6 ★ from 150 reviews
Google
4.6 ★ from 338 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 341 reviews
Zomato
3.6 ★ from 5 reviews

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