Driftwood Cantina

4.3

799 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

8460 Honeycutt Road, Ste. 112, Raleigh, NC 27615

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

Driftwood Southern Kitchen is located in Lafayette Village. Our ever-changing menu showcases the finest of ingredients from supporting local farms and purveyors, allowing us to make as much as possible in house. For us, cooking is not a job- it is our lives, and we believe breaking bread at the table should be a fun and soul satisfying experience. Born out of our strong love for southern ingredients and southern hospitality, Driftwood displays rustic farmhouse cooking at its best. Our menu is designed so our guests can playfully piece their meals together and share with one another for a true communal dining experience, just like sitting down for supper at your grandmother's house.
We're a little quirky, with a touch of serious, but we put a lot of love into what we do. Come join us at Driftwood Southern Kitchen to create memories and share your experiences, we can't wait to see you at our table.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Comfort Food, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(919) 977-8360
Website
http://www.driftwoodraleigh.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nunzio Scordo
Private party facilities
Driftwood Southern Kitchen features a communal style semi-private room, and a large open dining room. Join us at Driftwood Southern Kitchen to create quirky, yet serious memories that will be shared for a lifetime. We can't wait to see you at our table!
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
8460 Honeycutt Road, Ste. 112, Raleigh, NC 27615
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Cross street
Falls of Neuse Rd. and Honeycutt Road
Parking details
On site parking in private lot, underground parking garage, and street parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Butternut Squash$5.95
fennel, apple soup
Fried Green Tomatoes$9.50
goat cheese, pepper jelly
Edamame Hummus$5.95
grilled flatbread, feta
Goat Cheese Pimiento Cheese$6.95
with accidental baker crackers
Brussels Sprouts$6.95
bacon, almonds, spicy balsamic honey
Smoked, Crispy Texas Pete Dry Rubbed Wings
DW ranch
- 9 For$10.95
Squash & Sherry Mushroom Flatbread$10.95
fontina, arugula pesto
Pulled Pork Flatbread$10.95
cheddar, guajillo chile salsa, jalapeno

Salads

Bibb Wedge$9.50
bacon, tomatoes, onions, bleu cheese, DW ranch
Roasted Beets$10.95
oranges, watercress, ricotta toast. truffle honey
Local Mixed Greens$8.50
dried cranberries, almonds, lemon vinaigrette
Arugula$9.50
candied pecans, apples, goat cheese, maple vinaigrette

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with hand cut chips or simple salad. To any burger, add – sharp cheddar $1, smoked bleu $1.50, goat cheese $1.50, pimiento cheese $1.50, fontina $1.50, bacon $1.50, over-medium egg $1.50

Lamb Burger$13.95
arugula, feta, garlic aioli
Grilled Mahi Mahi$13.95
lettuce, tomato, remoulade
Maine Lobster Rolls (2)$16.95
Dukes mayo, lemon, lettuce, house chips
Pulled Pork$10.95
slaw, house made bbq sauce
Fried Chicken$12.95
bacon jam, DW ranch, pickled green tomatoes
Impossible Burger$12.95
lettuce, onion, tomatoes
A Really Good Angus Burger*$10.95
grilled onions, bibb lettuce, tomato

Lunch Specialties

Crispy North Carolina Shrimp and Local Grits$14.95
andouille- tomato beurre blanc
Crispy Braised Pork Shank$15.95
cauliflower- potato puree, apple honey chutney
Ancho and Coffee Braised Shortribs$13.95
local grits, carrots, pearl onions
Rigatoni Pasta$12.95
marinara, crispy eggplant, homemade mozzarella, arugula pesto
Chicken Fried Chicken$13.95
mashed potatoes, sausage gravy
Honey Fried Chicken$13.95
mashed potatoes, truffle honey
Chicken Pot Pie$12.95
carrots, peas, onions, puff pastry
Seared Atlantic Salmon*$16.95
whipped sweet potatoes, broccolini, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette
Blackened NC Catfish$16.95
sweet potato-andouille hash, crawfish remoulade

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$3.95
whole butter, cream, salt, pepper
Whipped Sweet Potatoes$3.95
whole butter, cream, salt, pepper
Local Stone Ground Grits$3.95
cheddar
Broccolini$4.95
balsamic cranberry vinaigrette
Napa Cabbage Cole Slaw$2.95
Handcut Potato Chips$1.95
rosemary salt

Dessert

Butterscotch Pudding$6.95
chocolate ganache, whipped cream, maldon sea salt, olive oil
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie$5.95
fresh whipped cream
White Chocolate$6.95
cherry bread pudding, crème anglaise
Shayda's Macarons (3)$6.95
chocolate, salted caramel, cotton candy
Fruit Crisp$6.95
apples, raisins, oats, bourbon burnt sugar ice cream

Cocktails

Mary's Got A Gun$10.00
Tito's vodka, house made smoky bloody mary mix, pickled okra, green bean, and olive garnish
Margarita Clasico$9.00
Lunazul Anejo tequila, house made sour mix, with a salt rim
Margarita Fuego$10.00
jalapeno infused tequila, pineapple juice, cilantro and fresh squeezed sour mix
Passion Fruit Mojito$10.00
Goslings Black Seal rum, fresh lime juice, mint, passion fruit, simple
She's A Beekeeper$10.00
Tschetter's Original whiskey, ginger infused honey, fresh lemon juice
Lemon Laventini$10.00
Deep Eddy lemon vodka, lavender infused simple, hand squeezed lemon juice, vanilla lavender sugar rim
Sunshine Sangria$11.00
raspberry shine, rose wine, strawberries, fresh orange, soda
Old Fashioned Breakfast$12.00
bacon infused bourbon, maple syrup, Big Bear Crude Bitters, orange peel
Keep Your Gin Up$10.00
Tanquerey Rangpur, muddled rosemary and orange, fever tree tonic
Blackberry Sour$11.00
blackberry shine, Jim Beam rye, fresh blackberries, basil, house made sour mix, lemon
Not Your Uncle's Arnie Palmer$9.00
Firefly Sweet Tea vodka, peach puree, fresh lemon juice
Q. Cumber Cup$12.00
Smirnoff vodka, Pimm's, mint, strawberries, orange, lemon, Mr. Q. Cumber soda

White

House, White
- Gl$7.00
Castillo Perelada, Cava Brut Reserva, Spain$8.00
Phillippe Dublanc, France$8.00
Jolie Folle, Provencal Rose, France$8.00
- 1 L.$32.00
Des Amis, Rose, Napa Valley, California$10.00
Flint and Steel, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California$30.00
Fernhook, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$9.00
Alverdi, Pinot Grigio, Italy$8.00
Rainstorm, Pinot Gris, Oregon$30.00
Hayes Ranch, Chardonnay, Central Coast, California$8.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California$37.00
Buttercup, Chardonnay, California$9.50
Swallow Cellar, Riesling, Oregon$9.00
Menage Trois, Moscato, California$28.00

Red

House, Red
- Gl$7.00
Gearbox, Pinot Noir, California$9.00
Meiomi, Pinot Noir, California$36.00
Dona Paula, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$8.00
Areyna, Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina$34.00
Calipaso, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California$9.00
Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California$78.00
Ultraviolet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$11.00
Quilt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$49.00
Trinchero, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$67.00
Old Soul, Zinfandel, Central Coast, California$8.00
Klinker Brick, Zinfandel, Lodi, California$36.00
Flora Springs, Merlot, Napa Valley, California$49.00
Now Presenting GSM Paso Robles, Califonia$9.00
Banshee "Mordecai" Red Blend, California$40.00
Duckhorn "Paraduxx" Red Blend, Napa Valley, California$78.00

Beer

Mother Earth, Weeping Willow Wit (Kinston) 5.0%
- Draft$6.00
CBC Carolina Pale Ale (Holly Springs) 5.1%
- Draft$6.00
Compass Rose, Scottish Ale (Raleigh) 5.5%
- Draft$6.00
Fullsteam, Carver Sweet Potato Lager (Durham) 5.5%
- Draft$6.00
Ponysaurus IPA (Durham) 6.3%
- Draft$6.00
Neuse River, Rotating Saison (Raleigh)
- Draft$6.00
Gizmo, Fake News New England IPA (Raleigh) 5.8%
- Draft$6.00
Modelo Especial, Lager (Mexico) 4.4%
- Can$4.75
AMB Cidery, Scarlet Rose Cider (Boone) 5.0%
- Can$4.75
New Belgium, Fat Tire Amber (Asheville) 5.2%
- Bottle$4.75
Anderson Valley, Rotating Gose (California)
- Can$4.75
Oskar Blues, Dale's Pale Ale (Brevard) 6.5%
- Can$4.75
Stone, Delicious IPA (California) 7.7%
- Bottle$4.75
Port City, Porter (Virginia) 7.2%
- Bottle$4.75
Rotating Feature
Please ask server for details

Specials

Monday

Half off Signature Cocktails

Tuesday

Draft Beers$3.00

Wednesday

Half off American Whiskey

Thursday

Half off Wines by the Glass

Friday

Really Dark and Stormy$5.00

Saturday

Red Sangria Pitchers$20.00

Sunday

Mimosa$2.00
Bloody Mary$5.00

What 799 people are saying

Driftwood Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

799 Reviews

JC
JorgeC
Orlando1 review
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic modern day southern eatery. The staff was friendly, the food came fast and it tasted amazing. The margarita we ordered was on point. Will visit again!
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JanekaJ
Raleigh4 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 8, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had brunch at the Driftwood and it was less than stellar. I did not enjoy my food and thought they would have a few more options than they displayed.
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Michelle
San Diego7 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 7, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our waiter was really nice and very efficient. The restaurant was SO loud, we literally had to shout to each other, and we were only a party of 3, so it’s not like we were far away from each other! The food was prepared well, but it seemed like the menu choices were the same ones that have been on the menu for the last 3 years (with the exception of the biscuit appetizer, which was eliminated from the menu a while ago, despite being universally loved). We love Driftwood’s location and the waitstaff, but the school-gymnasium-level noise and the tired, Southern style, heart-attack-inducing menu items probably will keep us from returning for a while.
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LauraS
Charleston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have gone to Driftwood several times and it seems to get better each time.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh1 review
1.0
Dined on September 1, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I’ve never posted a bad review until now, but the experience left me feeling compelled. We went for brunch. Served us iced tea... with no ice. Refills of tea were even hotter than the last. Guess they ran out of ice when cooking the eggs. More on that in a moment. Breakfast buffet featured ice cold, flavorless eggs, rock hard flour balls posing as biscuits, cold sausage gravy, and burnt bread for French toast. The bacon was very good, for what it’s worth. Lunch buffet offered bland spaghetti with meatballs that made chef boyardee look like Eric Ripert. Cold, boring macaroni and cheese. Tough, tendon-y, over-fried chicken pieces. Decent looking salads, and a decent green bean almondine. Desserts were inedible: hunks of mystery sheet cake you had to cut with a knife, a flavorless puff pastry just thawed from the freezer, and chocolate chip cookies I’m still picking out of my teeth. All that for $18 per person. Never again unless some very drastic changes are made. There’s a reason the place was empty at peak brunch hour. Spend the extra $2 per person and go to Buku for a real brunch buffet..
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BerniceA
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on September 1, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Yesterday was my first time visiting Driftwood Southern Kitchen. I decided to check out their Sunday breakfast brunch. I was extremely disappointed! There weren't many options and the food didn't taste good. It reminded me alot of a continental breakfast at a hotel. The manager came over and asked us about our experience and I told him we weren't very satisfied. He informed us that they were ending the breakfast brunch in the coming weeks...good move.
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Jderwin26 VIP
Raleigh159 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 25, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Mac and cheese was my favorite part and absolutely delicious. I wish there was a bit more variety in the buffet.
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ValentinesDayDinner
Raleigh11 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 18, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Was expecting something a little bit more authentic but the Sunday brunch was very basic. I read all the reviews that the food was slow to come out which was true. The chicken was over fried. The beef was over cooked in some areas. The scrambled eggs were average.
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ChrisB
Raleigh14 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch, as usual.
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Jimgems
Charlotte19 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 16, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service. Good food. Recommend the pimento cheese with crackers and bacon jam and jelly. Fair prices.
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Driftwood Cantina offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Driftwood Cantina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 977-8360.

Driftwood Cantina is rated 4.3 stars by 799 OpenTable diners.

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8460 Honeycutt Road, Ste. 112, Raleigh, NC 27615

Additional information

Cross street
Falls of Neuse Rd. and Honeycutt Road
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Comfort Food, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On site parking in private lot, underground parking garage, and street parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nunzio Scordo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.driftwoodraleigh.com/
Phone number
(919) 977-8360
Private party facilities
Driftwood Southern Kitchen features a communal style semi-private room, and a large open dining room. Join us at Driftwood Southern Kitchen to create quirky, yet serious memories that will be shared for a lifetime. We can't wait to see you at our table!

Driftwood Cantina

About this restaurant

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Starters

Butternut Squash$5.95

Fried Green Tomatoes$9.50

Edamame Hummus$5.95

Goat Cheese Pimiento Cheese$6.95

Brussels Sprouts$6.95

Smoked, Crispy Texas Pete Dry Rubbed Wings

Squash & Sherry Mushroom Flatbread$10.95

Pulled Pork Flatbread$10.95

Salads

Bibb Wedge$9.50

Roasted Beets$10.95

Local Mixed Greens$8.50

Arugula$9.50

Sandwiches

Lamb Burger$13.95

Grilled Mahi Mahi$13.95

Maine Lobster Rolls (2)$16.95

Pulled Pork$10.95

Fried Chicken$12.95

Impossible Burger$12.95

A Really Good Angus Burger*$10.95

Lunch Specialties

Crispy North Carolina Shrimp and Local Grits$14.95

Crispy Braised Pork Shank$15.95

Ancho and Coffee Braised Shortribs$13.95

Rigatoni Pasta$12.95

Chicken Fried Chicken$13.95

Honey Fried Chicken$13.95

Chicken Pot Pie$12.95

Seared Atlantic Salmon*$16.95

Blackened NC Catfish$16.95

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$3.95

Whipped Sweet Potatoes$3.95

Local Stone Ground Grits$3.95

Broccolini$4.95

Napa Cabbage Cole Slaw$2.95

Handcut Potato Chips$1.95

Dessert

Butterscotch Pudding$6.95

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie$5.95

White Chocolate$6.95

Shayda's Macarons (3)$6.95

Fruit Crisp$6.95

Cocktails

Mary's Got A Gun$10.00

Margarita Clasico$9.00

Margarita Fuego$10.00

Passion Fruit Mojito$10.00

She's A Beekeeper$10.00

Lemon Laventini$10.00

Sunshine Sangria$11.00

Old Fashioned Breakfast$12.00

Keep Your Gin Up$10.00

Blackberry Sour$11.00

Not Your Uncle's Arnie Palmer$9.00

Q. Cumber Cup$12.00