Drift 82 - Patchogue

We used to love this restaurant, but they have changed their menu. The food is still good, but it's not the same as before. We were a bit disappointed. read more We used to love this restaurant, but they have changed their menu. The food is still good, but it's not the same as before. We were a bit disappointed.

Fresh seafood and attentive service make this restaurant a standout choice. Its picturesque waterfront location only adds to the charm. read more Fresh seafood and attentive service make this restaurant a standout choice. Its picturesque waterfront location only adds to the charm.

I ordered a bottle of Sonoma Cutrer wine, but after waiting, I was informed that they were out of stock. I then ordered a glass of Louis Martini Cabernet, only... read more I ordered a bottle of Sonoma Cutrer wine, but after waiting, I was informed that they were out of stock. I then ordered a glass of Louis Martini Cabernet, only to be told after a brief wait that they were also out. Finally, I ordered a glass of Domaine Chandon, but once again, I was informed after a short wait that they were out of that as well. It seems like there may be some issues with inventory management at this restaurant.

I’ve tried a lot of restaurants and Drift 82 has, by far, the best yellow fin tuna around. Always great food, nice atmosphere and often live music. Awesome choi... read more I’ve tried a lot of restaurants and Drift 82 has, by far, the best yellow fin tuna around. Always great food, nice atmosphere and often live music. Awesome choice for south shore dining.

We really liked Drift 82. Only reason for 4 and not 5 stars was I felt the menu could 've offered just a little more. The place wasn 't packed by any means but... read more We really liked Drift 82. Only reason for 4 and not 5 stars was I felt the menu could 've offered just a little more. The place wasn 't packed by any means but I could see if it was, parking could be an issue here. We skipped appetizers and went right toordering entrees. The lobster mac was good but could use more lobster. The sauce was creamy and had a great cheddar flavor. The lobster stuffed ravioli was just okay and my nephews chicken fingers were perfect. My sister in law opted for the lobsterbisque, she said it was delicious and the Caesar salad which was huge! I decided to just go with the calamari. That too wasdelicious, wonderfully crisp batter over succulent squid and the marinara sauce was very good. After seeing another tablesorder of scallops being delivered I realized that was what i should have ordered. It normally would have been, but when thechef came over to go through the specials with us, his lackluster description just couldn 't get me there. Everyone agreed thedrinks were cold and tasty and the usual offerings of dessert, cheesecake, tiramisu etc just didnt ring any bells so we declineddessert. All in all, a great place to stop in for dinner. They had a live one man band who sounded pretty good but theacoustics weren 't great and honestly, this place had some incredibly loud diners. If you 're in the area and have a hankeringfor seafood, in a place on the docks, Drift 82 is it.