Opening Hours
Daily: 7am–10pm
The Tale of the Drifter…
There was a man from a small fishing village in the Caribbean who had his heart broken by a young woman when she sailed away with another man. He was crushed. He vowed to find her again and spent the rest of his life searching for his one true love. Over the years he took on many jobs, mostly sea crewing on boats transporting fruits to various islands. In every port he searched for the woman who stole his heart, and in every port, his heart broke a little more.
During the Hurricane of 1932, the young man's boat ran aground near East End in Grand Cayman. He was injured, broke, and hopeless. He staggered across the island (some might say he drifted), hoping his luck would change and one day it did. He tripped over a half-buried chest that must have been hidden by bootleggers. It was filled with rum! He spent weeks drowning his sorrows until there was not a drop of rum left.
Eventually, the man we now call The Drifter made his way to the spot where you sit today and made it his home. He spent his days fishing, turtling, and gardening. Occasionally he walked to George Town to barter his homegrown limes, mint, ginger and tobacco for some basic staples and of course, a bottle of rum. But he never gave up his search for the girl he would always love.
Whether you're with your true love today or still searching for the one, we welcome you to celebrate the legacy of The Drifter with his signature cocktail. Raise your glass in a toast to his passion, determination and sense of adventure. May we all have a bit of the Drifter spirit in us!
TO THE DRIFTER!
Dinner Menu
Dockside Catch
CI$28Today's freshest filet "Cayman Style" with rice, veggies and sweet plantain.
Seared Ahi Tuna
CI$28Sesame crusted ahi tuna with sweet potato mash, avocado salad with lime dressing, wasabi mayo and caramelized ginger.
Bangkok Bowl
CI$26Shrimp, scallops & grilled mahi-mahi bathed in a delicate lemongrass-coconut sauce & served with basmati rice.
Driftwood Salmon
CI$28Pan-seared soya-honey-ginger salmon with roasted brussels sprouts, sweet potato, basmati rice, and curry sauce.
Seafood Pesto Pasta
CI$26With shrimp, scallops, artichoke, hearts of palm & capers in a creamy pesto sauce. Served with garlic bread.
Rasta Pasta
CI$24Penne pasta, jerk chicken, creamy jerk sauce, bell peppers & onion. Served with garlic bread. (Ask your server about our vegetarian option)
Baby Back Pork Ribs
CI$26Fall off the bone, slow roasted in our homemade BBQ sauce, and served with mash potato & pineapple slaw.
Chicken Tikka Masala
CI$26Mild North Indian curry in a spiced tomato butter cream sauce. Served with basmati rice, mango chutney, papadam & Naan.
Appetizers
Jerk Chicken Spring Rolls
CI$13Spicy jerk chicken & vegetables with a side of jerk mayo and mango chutney.
Coconut Crusted Shrimp
CI$13Coconut shrimp with a dab of mango salsa and side of sweet chili dipping sauce.
Chicken Wings
CI$13Choice of peri peri or mango scotch bonnet, served with carrot planks and a side of ranch.
Veggie Spring Rolls
CI$12Served with chipotle mayo & sweet chili sauce.
Nachos
CI$15Choice of ground beef or chicken, served with pico de gallo, cheese, jalapenos, guacamole & sour cream.
Chicken Lemongrass Pot Stickers
CI$13Stuffed with chicken, lemongrass & roasted corn served with both sweet chilli and spicy Thai chilli sauces.
Ceviche
CI$15Fresh local fish in a coconut lime dressing, served with corn chips, wasabi aioli, and mango salsa.
Soup
CI$8Caribbean conch chowder.
Salads
Caesar Salad
Crispy romaine lettuce with homemade lemon-caesar dressing, garlic croutons & parmesan cheese. (CI$9 Small / CI$13 Large)
Chopped Salad
CI$16Mixed local greens, green onion, blue cheese, tomatoes, corn, roasted chicken, bacon bits and roasted almonds with parmesan olive oil dressing.
Beetroot Salad
CI$16Beetroot, green apple, arugula, grapes, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, dressed with shallot lime.
Asian Chicken Salad
CI$16Romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrot, roasted almonds, edamame, mandarin orange, tomato, roasted chicken, sesame seeds, with Asian dressing and Thai peanut dressing.
Caribbean Quinoa Salad
CI$15Quinoa with mixed baby greens and fresh vegetables, seeds, legumes & nuts. Served with a mango vinaigrette dressing on the side. Add Chicken CI$6, Mahi-Mahi CI$8 or Shrimp CI$9.
Tacos
Fish Tacos
CI$16Pan-seared mahi-mahi with pickled cabbage, crispy wonton chips & a side of sweet chilli.
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
CI$17Grilled island-seasoned shrimp, pickled cabbage, chipotle aioli and bits of bacon.
Butter Chicken Tacos
CI$16Pickles cabbage, mango chutney, and crispy wontons.
Vegetarian Tacos
CI$15Curried cauliflower, refried beans, pickled cabbage guacamole & salsa with mango island slaw.
Pizza
Meat Lovers
CI$19Tomato sauce, house-made fennel sausage, ham, bacon, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers and onion, with parmesan.
Driftwood
CI$18Prosciutto, fig jam, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, and arugula with balsamic glaze.
California
CI$18Tomato sauce, BBQ chicken, bacon bits, roasted onion, bell peppers and fresh mozzarella.
Margarita
CI$17Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan and basil.
Pepperoni
CI$18Tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, mozzarella and pepperoni.
Greek Island Pesto Pizza
CI$18Chef’s perfect crust topped with pesto sauce, artichoke, hearts of palm, black olives, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, caramelized onions, roasted pine nuts, then finished with a drizzle of balsamic reduction & arugula. Add chicken CI$6.
Handhelds
Driftwood Burger
CI$16Jucy beef patty with tomato, Swiss cheese, fig jam, caramelized onions, arugula & chipotle aioli on a toasted bun.
Sassy Fish Sandwich
CI$15Gently seasoned and grilled Mahi filet w/flash fried crunchy banana peppers, lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun with a side of sweet chilli sauce.
New Orleans Style Po’boy Sandwich
CI$16Battered fried shrimp, chopped romaine, tomato, pickle & chipotle aioli on ciabatta bread.
Authentic Cuban Sandwich
CI$16Sliced ham, pulled pork, Swiss cheese, pickle, and yellow mustard on ciabatta bread.
Chicken Nashville Sandwich
CI$16Pulled chicken with spicy Nashville sauce, caramelized onions, cheese, lettuce & tomato.
Houston’s Famous Chicken Tenders
CI$163 uniquely battered chicken tenders, served with BBQ and honey-mustard sauces on the side.
Kids Menu
Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
CI$9Served with fries and a small soft drink.
Pasta With Butter, Marinara Or Alfredo Sauce
CI$9Served with garlic bread and a small soft drink.
Chicken Tenders (2)
CI$9Served with fries and a small soft drink.
Dessert
Pecan Heaven Pie
CI$8Frozen dessert with pecans, caramel & vanilla Haagen-Dazs.
Key Lime Pie
CI$8A tangy, refreshing dessert with a creamy key lime filling.
Cocktails
The Drifter
CI$12Our signature cocktail! Gold rum or Vodka, muddled with Fresh mint, Ginger, Lime, Apple juice & splash of soda.
Daiquiris
CI$12Lime, Mango, Banana, Strawberry, & Raspberry.
Pina Coladas, Mojitos & Margaritas
CI$12Painkiller
CI$12Dark rum, coconut cream, orange & pineapple juice, & nutmeg.
Dark & Stormy
CI$11Gosling rum and Ginger Beer.
Moscow Mule
CI$11Smirnoff Vodka and Ginger beer.
Swanky Panky
CI$11Coconut rum, cranberry juice, lemonade, rose water, & splash of soda.
North Sound Lemonade
CI$14Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Blue Curacao, sweet & sour, & a splash of Sprite.
Long Island Ice Tea
CI$14Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Triple sec, sweet & sour, & a splash of coke.
Mango Refresh
CI$12Smirnoff, fresh mint, & blended mango.
Elderflower Spritz
CI$13Elderflower liqueur, Gin, Prosecco, & splash soda.
Cayman Mudslide
CI$14Smirnoff, Baileys, Coffee liquor, ice cream, & chocolate.
Watermelon & Basil
CI$14Watermelon vodka, fresh basil, watermelon puree, lime & soda.
Screaming Banana Banshee
CI$14Smirnoff, Crème de cacao, banana liqueur, banana, & ice cream.
Bottled Beer
Heineken, Corona, Michelob, Coors Light, Red Stripe, Stella Artois & Heineken 0.0
CI$6Magners And Kopparberg Strawberry Lime
CI$7Draft Beer
Caybrew, White Tip, Hopnosis & Lagerhead
CI$6House Wine
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose, Pinot Noir, Malbec, Cabernet & Brachetto
CI$10Whispering Angel Rose
CI$13Prosecco
CI$10Mocktails & Non Alcoholic
Virgin Mango Refresh
CI$8Mango puree and fresh mint.
Non-Alcoholic Drifter
CI$8Our signature Zero-Proof cocktail! Lime juice, simple syrup, muddled with fresh mint, ginger, apple juice & club soda.
Watermelon Fizz
CI$8Watermelon puree, fresh basil. lime juice, & club soda.
Aperol Spritz Mocktail
CI$12Non-alcoholic Aperol, sparkling wine, club soda, & orange.
Elderflower Refresher
CI$11Sparkling wine, elderflower, tonic water, fresh mint & lime.
Mai Tai
CI$8Orange & Pineapple juice, Orgeat syrup, lime juice & club soda.
Virgin Daiquiris & Smoothies
CI$8Strawberry, Raspberry, Vanilla, Mango, Pina Colada, Lime, Banana, & Chocolate or Cappuccino.
Hazelnut Cappuccino
CI$8Cappuccino mix, ice cream, & hazelnut syrup.
Root Beer Float
CI$9Espresso
CI$4Latte & Cappuccino
CI$515% gratuity will be added to all orders
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Opening Hours
Daily: 7am–10pm