Driftwood Cocktail & Eatery

4.2 (20)

$30 and under

American

11 W Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701

About this restaurant

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Romantic

"The secret of good cooking is, first, having a love of it. ... If you're convinced that cooking is drudgery, you're never going to be good at it, and you might as well warm up something frozen." ~ James Beard

We love what we do plain and simple, the culinary team is a group of chefs that are driven by their love for food and their passion for their craft, please sit back and enjoy what we have to offer.

Our menu is focused on seasonality and often changes accordingly, local is the name of the game and the way we do food. The restaurant's feel is warm and inviting, come have a classic cocktail and a couple plates of food and enjoy the company of the people you're with.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Southern, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Market Lunch: Saturday: 10:00am - 1:30pm Fried Chicken Mondays 5:00pm-9:00pm Lunch: Tuesday-Friday: 11am-1:30pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Website
http://www.driftwoodeatery.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ryan Lewis
Catering
We offer a fully customizable experienced based upon your needs. Food, cocktail, beer and wine options are all available and can be honed to your exact specifications and budget.
Private party facilities
We offer a fully customizable experienced based upon your needs. Food, cocktail, beer and wine options are all available and can be honed to your exact specifications and budget.

Location
11 W Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
Area
Springfield
Cross street
5th and Adams
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Seared Brussel Sprouts* **USD 8.00
red eye gravy, black eyed peas, dates, spiced pecans
Roasted Beets* **USD 8.00
luxardo cherry dressing, goat cheese, pea shoots
Country Fried Onion*USD 6.00
sweet pickles, nashville hot aioli
Ramen Salad*USD 6.00
pickled cabbage, carrot, jalapeno, brussel sprouts, sesame, chipotle vin
Shaved Kale * **USD 8.00
preserved lemon caesar, parmesan crisp, white bean
Charred Broccoli**USD 10.00
roasted garlic, pecan, bacon jam, warm bacon vin
Chicken "Rinds"USD 8.00
fried chicken skin, cajun spice, jalapeno sweet & sour
Shrimp & Cabbage Stuffed Squid**USD 12.00
chili oil, umami sauce, dehydrated lemon, basil
Chili Oil Poached Monkfish**USD 16.00
umami drizzle, pea shoots, black eyed peas
Pan Seared Trout**USD 14.00
tomato-tartar sauce, roasted root veg, lemon
Pork RamenUSD 14.00
pho broth, kimchi, soy egg, ramen, chili oil, scallon

Large Plates

adj.: used to describe food which is served in large portion meant to be shared

Bread*
cornbread, biscuit, focaccia, butter & jam
- 3 ForUSD 4.00
- 5 ForUSD 6.00
Biscuit n GravyUSD 6.00
red eye gravy, tomato gravy, hot sauce gravy
- eachUSD 1.00
Deviled Eggs*
bloody mary soaked, olive & veggie salad, chicken skin
- 3 ForUSD 4.00
- 5 ForUSD 6.00
Roasted Bone MarrowUSD 12.00
micro basil, onion & garlic, focaccia
Baked EggUSD 10.00
stewed tomato, goat cheese, focaccia
Blackened Shrimp**USD 14.00
pork, chipotle-tomato cream, cheddar grits
Pickled Plate* ** ^USD 6.00
house pickled veg, jam, pimento cheese, local cheese, bread
Cheese Curds*USD 8.00
pretzel crusted, mustard BBQ tossed, buttermilk dressing
Bolitos Etouffee*USD 10.00
black eyed pea cake, blackened remoulade cream sauce, mustard slaw
Chicken Wings**USD 10.00
bourbon sesame tossed, scallon
Mushroom Ragu** *USD 12.00
cheddar grits, fried egg, house kimchi
Foie Gras & Eggs** *USD 18.00
seared foie was, savory flan, parmesan, herbs, scallon oil
Jambalaya Stuffed Pepper* ** ^USD 12.00
bell pepper, tomato gravy, goat cheese, cornbread crumble
Pork MeatballUSD 14.00
tomato jam, chipotle mac n cheese
Fried Chicken n BiscuitUSD 14.00
black pepper biscuit, hot sauce buttermilk gravy, pickle chips
Shrimp & Chips**USD 14.00
sweet potato fries, old bay malt vinegar aioli, lemon
Roast Chicken**USD 16.00
mustard braised cabbage, braising liquid
Pork Cheek**USD 14.00
red beans & rice, gumbo gravy
Chili Rubbed Pork Belly**USD 16.00
tomato vin, seared kale, spicy pickled vegetable, fried egg

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Driftwood Cocktail & Eatery.

4.2

(20)

4.0Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
3.7Value

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20 Reviews

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Ellie
St. Louis8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 April 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Josh created an unbelievable bespoke cocktail that was the slightest bit sweet yet refreshingly light. He truly is the hallmark centerpiece of this exciting farm to table restaurant. The cocktails are off the charts. The small and large plates offer an eclectic mix of options for the most discerning palates. I enjoyed the beets and the brussel sprouts and was not disappointed. My boyfriend ordered the Pork Ramen and while I don't like pork the broth was a knock out.
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LauraW
Kansas City / Kansas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 April 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My date and I had a wonderful dinner with drinks at the Driftwood. The food was interesting and tasty. The drinks were expertly crafted by bartender Joel. We received great service and had so much fun that we returned again for drinks the following night.
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OpenTable Diner
Springfield / Branson9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 April 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it here! Food was amazing, service was excellent and atmosphere was lovely.
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MaryS
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Driftwood with some friends and had a fantastic dinner trying many plates. Everything very fresh and perfectly seasoned. We especially enjoyed the shrimp hush puppies , the breads with such beautiful toppings and the brussel sprouts with black eye peas. We chose the "Air Mail" and "Blue Grass Morning" cocktails from an impressive list and they were incredible! We enjoyed a delicious assortment of desserts and the vanilla ice cream was perfection! We are looking forward to a return visit ! Such a fun time with friends and family!
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Notthatgreat Gold
Chicago / Illinois20 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 February 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We loved this cute little place where we shared a few small plates. Every good food, really creative and farm to table. Great selection of cocktails as well. We would go back the next time we're in the area.
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JohnR
Chicago / Illinois1 review
2.0
Dined on 11 February 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Server was great. Very quiet and casual. Food was awful. Small portions. The pickled vegetables in soup were overpowering. The risotto was bland. Appetizer was the best part. This place may be best for happy hour. Drinks were good. Prices were fair.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 6 November 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were very excited to try Driftwood. We started with cocktails, both were very good. The food however left much to be desired. I love local restaurants that aren't afraid to try neat menu items but these fell flat. The roasted beets tasted pickled and were bland. The best dish we had was a shrimp and sweet potato dish. We also had fried chicken and potato pancake- it was fine, but not as good as I would expect for $14.00. Our last small plate was a pork item that was served like stew. Again, it was fine but salty. We ended the night with goat cheese cheesecake with orange marmalade which was dry. Our meal was just over $80 and not worth it. Unfortunately we likely won't come back for the food, but maybe a quick drink at the bar. The ambiance is nice however at 7:00 on a Saturday night there were only 4 tables of people dining.
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GoingOut
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 September 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Variety of options
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 September 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food and drinks
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EdwardG
Washington, D.C. Area22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 September 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Downtown Springfield does not have a great variety of restaurants to choose from. Driftwood is a unique find in the city. The menu has two sides. Drinks on the right and food on the left. Both sides are varied and exciting. Served in small plates and intended for sharing. The cocktails are amazing. I am certain to return next time I am in Springfield.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Southern, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Market Lunch: Saturday: 10:00am - 1:30pm Fried Chicken Mondays 5:00pm-9:00pm Lunch: Tuesday-Friday: 11am-1:30pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Website
http://www.driftwoodeatery.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ryan Lewis
Catering
We offer a fully customizable experienced based upon your needs. Food, cocktail, beer and wine options are all available and can be honed to your exact specifications and budget.
Private party facilities
We offer a fully customizable experienced based upon your needs. Food, cocktail, beer and wine options are all available and can be honed to your exact specifications and budget.

Location
11 W Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
Area
Springfield
Cross street
5th and Adams
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Driftwood Cocktail & Eatery

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Additional information

Small Plates

Seared Brussel Sprouts* **USD 8.00

Roasted Beets* **USD 8.00

Country Fried Onion*USD 6.00

Ramen Salad*USD 6.00

Shaved Kale * **USD 8.00

Charred Broccoli**USD 10.00

Chicken "Rinds"USD 8.00

Shrimp & Cabbage Stuffed Squid**USD 12.00

Chili Oil Poached Monkfish**USD 16.00

Pan Seared Trout**USD 14.00

Pork RamenUSD 14.00

Large Plates

Bread*

Biscuit n GravyUSD 6.00

Deviled Eggs*

Roasted Bone MarrowUSD 12.00

Baked EggUSD 10.00

Blackened Shrimp**USD 14.00

Pickled Plate* ** ^USD 6.00

Cheese Curds*USD 8.00

Bolitos Etouffee*USD 10.00

Chicken Wings**USD 10.00

Mushroom Ragu** *USD 12.00

Foie Gras & Eggs** *USD 18.00

Jambalaya Stuffed Pepper* ** ^USD 12.00

Pork MeatballUSD 14.00

Fried Chicken n BiscuitUSD 14.00

Shrimp & Chips**USD 14.00

Roast Chicken**USD 16.00

Pork Cheek**USD 14.00

Chili Rubbed Pork Belly**USD 16.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable