Drift Kitchen & Bar is a brand new restaurant concept on the 8th floor of our Palm Building, and one of Sarasota’s buzziest new eateries. The dining room features elevated decor and soaring 180-degree floor-ceiling views of the Gulf of Mexico. Taking inspiration from our view, cuisine features local ingredients with an emphasis on fresh seafood and contemporary American fare.
Based on 165 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
Lido Beach Resort, 700 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 388-2161
Hours
| Saturday | 7 AM–12 PM, 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–12 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7–11 AM, 5–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 7–11 AM, 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–11 AM, 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7–11 AM, 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 7–11 AM, 5–11 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Kate Son
My husband and I went here during our stay at Lido Beach Resort. We had breakfast, dinner, and even room service!
Tori Carter
My fiancé and I went here for dinner on my birthday and they did a candle and happy birthday writing for the desert. Gigi was our server and she was wonderful! All the food was SO good, the best food we had on our vacation hands down. The service overall was top notch and the atmosphere of the restaurant/resort was amazing. Thank you!
Adam Jensen
Food was a bit overpriced, you definitely pay for the view. I would say, get a nice salad or soup, enjoy the view, get cocktails or mocktails and call it a night. I had steak that I felt was a pit pricey for the fact that I had a lot of fat in my new york strip….. tasted good, but I could do the same at home.
Moni Keo
We celebrated Valentine’s Day here and we were pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. It is nicely situated on the eighth floor of Lido Beach Resort. Needless to say, the view overlooking Lido was spectacular especially at sunset. The restaurant ambiance and decor was exquisitely simple. We received excellent service from all staff. The dishes we ordered were well-prepared. Highly recommend this restaurant for a nice dining experience.
Yadier Suarez
The attention was spectacular, Gigi was our waitress and she is super, one of the best places recommended 100% to recommend. Thank you.
Karen Kendzierski
Went here with a group on a Friday morning for breakfast. It took a bit to get seated but glad we went here. I had a Create Your Own Omelette with Signature Breakfast Potatoes. Everything was phenomenal!
Neil S
Food safety is an issue here. Breakfast out strawberry jam had mold in it. Used some before I noticed it. Ugh. Restaurant staff and management had a complete lack of concern. This means they don’t pay attention to expiration dates or don’t rotate the stock properly. The real issue here was management’s response or lack there of and no concern at all. I would expect much more from a hotel like this. Needless to say we won’t be eating any food from the Lido Beach Resort.
JEM
Really nice restaurant. Beautiful views, great food and service. Highly recommend. Courtney, our server was delightful. A new favorite!
Josh Angel
Great service, food was pretty good for the price. Ended up paying $90 for two, including tip. I got the charcuterie plate as an entree, and while some of it wasn’t my favorite, for the most part it was great. My wife got the salmon, which she reported as being good. We got 1 drink. Anywhere else, a meal of this quality for $90 would be highway robbery, but it’s not bad for a hotel, so three stars.
Dinah Diaz
Went to Drift for our 36 wedding anniversary because I was looking for something upscale with a view in Lido Key. On the view they delivered, watching the sunset over the ocean was amazing, romantic and memorable.
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