The Driftwood

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   NiamhD

   Dublin

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Excellent, 10/10 would recommend. Amazing food and location
   

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   LesleyM

   Connacht

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Perfect evening, table as requested in quiet corner. Busy, but plenty of staff and all very pleasant. Good good, lovely as usual.
   

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   ChelK

   Lancashire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Delicious food, great service and lovely atmosphere
   

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   MariaD

   Sligo

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Very nice restaurant, the service is very kind and helpful. The food is also very good. I definitely recommend it.
   

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   SheilaM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 May 2023

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   Food was lovely, excellent service and lovely views. Would definitely eat there again.
   

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   Janey

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 20 May 2023

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   I felt early bird was poor chicken curry had very little chicken and not good quality best thing was dessert.
   

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   AnnM

   Connacht

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 May 2023

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   Had a really tasty meal. Lobster in a brioche bun with salad & chips, one of the specials. An unusual way to serve lobster but it worked. Dessert was Crème Brûlée. Superb.
   

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   DavidW

   Dublin

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 12 May 2023

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   We were disappointed given the reviews. Staff were very pleasant and the setting and decor were excellent although it needs some soft furnishings to dampen the noise level which was intrusive. Conversations drifting in from other tables were unavoidable. We had been out all day and hungry so went for the mains with a bottle of white. I had a shellfish bolognaise and my wife had the fish special which was sea bream. The bolognaise sauce and shellfish was excellent however the portion of pasta was more like a starter portion. Really guys at nearly €30 you expect pasta not to be in short supply. Just as well I ordered some bread (which I was charged for). My wife’s sea bream was tasteless and from years of fishing experience I reckon was frozen and had been defrosted- certainly it was not fresh. We had had fresh sea bream the week before in Dublin and it was devine and fill of flavour at twos thirds the price. Very disappointing. It’s hard not to feel this is a restaurant trading on its Irish Times review. Certainly at those prices there does not seems to be any excuse for a mains pasta course that leaves you hungry and a fish special which is not fresh. Maybe less focus on the decor and a little more on value and quality would not go amiss. We chose not to have dessert and went home to have our own cheese and wine at home. Had the main course been more satisfying we would have opted to stay and try out a the cheese board. Appreciate this is a first world problem but we left feeling very disappointed at circa €100 in total.
   

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   KatherineD

   Connacht

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 12 May 2023

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   Food really good,had early bird.we had table with fab view.staff lovely.
   

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    BrianM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2023

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    Food was lovely. Great value for money. Waiting staff were friendly and helpful.
    

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    AmyM

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 May 2023

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    Amazing meal!! The surf and turf burger and cookie skillet were both so good! Will definitely be back!
    

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    TomHorkan

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 May 2023

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    The table and service and food was excellent and we all really enjoyed it
    

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    MichelL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 May 2023

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    Delicious food in a beautiful setting. Fresh ingredients. Friendly, courteous staff. When in Sligo we will be eating here again!
    

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    Angela

    Connacht

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2023

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    Fabulous food as ever great location lovely dining area. Would highly recommend
    

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    StephanieO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2023

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    Amazing! Fab atmosphere... food was outstanding.. highly recommend
    

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    Mark

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 April 2023

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    Great food and lovely atmosphere. Service was excellent too.
    

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    ColinM

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 April 2023

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    Lovely food. Great service and value. A great place for fish and seafood.
    

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    ElaineC

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2023

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    Everything was perfect, the food was Amazing everyone was really happy, we couldn't fault a thing. Would highly recommend it.
    

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    KathleenW

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2023

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    Food excellent…reasonably priced…lovely ambience and decor…would highly recommend
    

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    LeoD

    Connacht

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 April 2023

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    The Seafood Tagine ( which is a misnomer,a fish pan it was)was very tasty. The monkfish,shrimp gratin was also very good. The digestives( Martini Rosso) came rather late( barman!)after the wine was poured…..but the table service was excellent.
    

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    AideenL

    Dublin

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 13 April 2023

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    we visit Sligo twice a year and always go to Driftwood when we are up. I mentioned that I had a specific dietary requirement to the waitress last night and she could not have been more helpful. Would definitely recommend a visit
    

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    HelenL

    Connacht

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 April 2023

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    Good food and service. I’m never disappointed when I eat at driftwood.
    

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    AliT

    Sligo

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 April 2023

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    Beautiful location, service quick and helpful. Will definitely be back.
    

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    nomedar

    Connacht

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

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    One of the best place to go for food by the ocean. Like meniu, veniu, service. Prices meet quality!
    

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    NicolaR

    Connacht

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

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    Shown to our table which was lovely and warm. Drinks ordered and mine arrived almost immediately but nothing for my guest, we had to ask again for it. Food was tasty and just enough. The chicken wings were really nice. Not sure what the protocol was when it came to paying, asked for the bill and this was just placed on the table - no comment or anything! All in all lovely place but was quite noisy, don't know if there was background music or not as lots of loud chatter.
    

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    Sean

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2023

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    We always leave the driftwood happy. Recommend.
    

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    LesleyM

    Connacht

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 February 2023

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    Lovely meal the request for a certain table was available. Lovely servers very peaceful and all I can say is the food was excellent. Looking forward to visiting again soon. 👏👏
    

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    BrianC

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2023

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    We had a very good experience at Driftwood. Nice busy restaurant, ambience with good food and wines at reasonable prices. Lovely restaurant staff. We would return.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2023

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    Great food, friendly staff, family friendly - awesome cookie skillet dessert
    

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    MarkO

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2023

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    Absolutely fantastic, we love the driftwood, food and service is just brilliant.. can't wait for our next visit
    

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    Mrj32

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2023

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    What a fantastic night out! Food and service was excellent from start to finish. I thoroughly recommend that you eat here. Such a great menu too and drinks were awesome. Thanks to the owner and staff for making my family and I feel so welcome.
    

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    LouisP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2023

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    Fabulous restaurant, the food was incredibly tasty and really well presented. The staff were friendly and attentive. Very reasonably priced with a great selection of food, wine, cocktails and beers fit for every occasion and diner.
    

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    Mumsonrun

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 February 2023

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    Incredible. Everything was 5 star. Beautiful decor, great service, varied menu, delicious cocktails and food, we were a big party and were tended to promptly. Fantastic value. We will be back more often. Thanks guys
    

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    PaulM

    Connacht

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2023

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    Very impressed overall, food was delicious. Barman needs to clear the pile of dirty glasses off counter - first thing you see when walk in to restaurant. They were there the last time we visited also !! Staff were very friendly - good vibe and lovely overall atmosphere
    

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    TeresaM

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2023

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    Great variety of tasty food at a great price. Friendly staff and great service
    

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    Annie

    Sligo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2023

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    Excellent good, lovely staff and a beautiful setting!
    

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    PaulaH

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 January 2023

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    Superb from start to finish. Every part of it, service, food, ambiance was just outstanding.
    

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    LizG

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 January 2023

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    Thanks for a lovely evening, your food was amazing, enjoyed by all, excellent and friendly service, thank you
    

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    JohnO

    Sligo

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2023

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    Excellent as always. Food was fresh and flavourful
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2022

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    Lovely ambiance, excellent service and food 5***** Our new years eve was a very memorable one and we most definitely will be returning to this fabulous restaurant
    

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