Driftwood Beach N Grill

Culver Parade, Sandown I-, United Kingdom

🛍 Kebab, Pizza, Mexican, Seafood

3.4 💬 4535 Reviews
Driftwood Beach N Grill

Phone: (+44)1983404004

Address: Culver Parade, Sandown I-, United Kingdom

City: Sandown

Menu Dishes: 8

Reviews: 4535

Website: http://www.driftwoodbeachbar.com/

"After 45 minutes of waiting in the cold, I asked a staff member about our order. He assured me it wouldn’t be much longer. Another 10 minutes passed, so I approached a staff member and what I believe was the elderly owner, who were chatting together. When I mentioned we had been waiting nearly 50 minutes for our pizzas, she went into the kitchen and remarked, "The customers are complaining." However, when she returned, she ignored me. I then inquired about our order's status, and she bluntly said, "You try getting staff; you'll just have to wait like everyone else. We're very busy." I pointed out that the restaurant was empty, to which she replied, "No, I'm not doing that" when I requested a refund. Eventually, the pizza arrived and was quite good, but sadly, we won’t be returning."

Full menu - 8 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Main Courses

Chicken Wings

Latin American Food

Bread

Salads

Entrées

Fish Dishes

Ashley Ashley

Great views, very quiet, food is great staff super friendly

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Reviews

M
M

seafood paella was very nice, lovely cocktails and beach views.


Emily
Emily

Fantastic location right on the beach! The battered mushrooms were delicious, and the service was friendly and prompt.


Sally
Sally

On the sea front. We had a drink or two. The food looked good the staff were friendly. Toilets are out side of the bar. There is access to the beach via the bar so you can watch the children playing in the sand. View menu


Flea
Flea

This could be a great place with a great location, but it's very disappointing... Been twice as it's a good spot on the beach and both times wish I went somewhere else. Staff very unfriendly, the place is dirty. Messed up one of our cocktails and still made us pay for this after we complained. I wouldn't eat there based on their cleanliness... Maybe needs a revamp and whole new team


Jane
Jane

The location was fantastic, right on the beach. However, the cocktails were watered down; we tried both a martini and a margarita. We also ordered nachos, but they were bland and stuck together. While the staff was friendly, they didn't seem attentive to the customers, as they appeared more interested in chatting with one another than providing good service. The bar was poorly managed, and overall, we left feeling disappointed. I can't recommend this place.


Chetan
Chetan

The staff member was rude when she replied to my question about how long will the food be simple things like chips and pizza. Another staff member didn’t know what she was doing when preparing tequila. The place was not clean at all. The menu cards around the counter area were dirty. When you request for things like slice of lemon with tequila you don’t get it despite requesting few times. Overall very bad experience with the staff, their service, and the place itself. View menu


Stephen
Stephen

Great location and views but otherwise a bit of a let down. We waited nearly an hour for food (we were told to expect a 30 minute wait), portions were small given the hefty price tag and some items (e.g. onion rings) were overcooked. The sardines had not been gutted which is either sloppy or suggests an inexperienced kitchen team. The place was generally a bit of a mess and this made me wonder about hygiene. My recommendation would be to enjoy the views with a drink if you fancy but eat elsewhere. We would not go back ourselves.


Matt
Matt

Apparently an hour wait for food includes orders for a single dessert too. I ordered 3 drinks £22.90 by the way) and an ice cream for my young son, for which i was told there 'd be an hour wait. Early evening, and the restaurant was not full. I asked politely to see what they could do to speed up the ice-cream. I mean really? An hour for a child 's trio of ice cream scoops in a bowl. I basically got laughed at because the kitchen operate some kind of 'one-in-one-out ' on all orders. We didn 't stay for the drinks. Shame. Looked like a nice place and we 'd have probably been back for a full lunch the next day as we 're only staying up the road. Business must be that good that they 're not rea...


Richard
Richard

After 45 minutes of waiting in the cold, I asked a staff member about our order. He assured me it wouldn’t be much longer. Another 10 minutes passed, so I approached a staff member and what I believe was the elderly owner, who were chatting together. When I mentioned we had been waiting nearly 50 minutes for our pizzas, she went into the kitchen and remarked, "The customers are complaining." However, when she returned, she ignored me. I then inquired about our order's status, and she bluntly said, "You try getting staff; you'll just have to wait like everyone else. We're very busy." I pointed out that the restaurant was empty, to which she replied, "No, I'm not doing that" when I requested a... View menu

Categories

  • Kebab Savor our delicious kebabs, expertly grilled and bursting with flavor. Choose from a variety of meats and vibrant spices, served with fresh sides. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
  • Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time. View menu
  • Mexican Authentic Mexican flavors await you with sizzling fajitas, savory tacos, zesty enchiladas, and fresh guacamole, all crafted with rich, traditional spices and served with vibrant sides. Enjoy a fiesta on your plate!
  • Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!

Amenities

  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
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  • Wheelchair Accessible
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