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!
Appetizers
Caribbean Conch Chowder
Blue Cheese Balls
Panko crusted with mango chutney dipping sauce
Handcrafted Asian Dumplings
Served with soy & Thai chili-garlic sauces. Shrimp CI$15 Vegetable CI$13
Jerk Chicken Spring Rolls
Spicy jerk chicken & vegetables with a side of jerk mayo and mango chutney
Coconut Crusted Shrimp
Coconut shrimp with a dab of mango salsa and side of sweet chili dipping sauce
Chicken Wings
Choice of peri peri or mango scotch bonnet, served with carrot planks and a side of ranch
Nachos
Choice of beef, chicken or BBQ pork, served with pico de gallo, cheese, jalapeños, guacamole and sour cream
Salads
Add: grilled or roasted chicken CI$6 / mahi CI$8 / shrimp CI$9
Asian Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrot, roasted almonds, edamame, mandarin orange, tomato, roasted chicken, sesame seeds with Asian dressing and Thai peanut dressing
Caesar Salad
Crispy romaine lettuce with homemade lemon-Ceasar dressing, garlic croutons, and parmesan cheese. Large CI$12 Small CI$8
Chopped Salad
Mixed local greens, blue cheese, tomatoes, corn, roasted chicken, bacon bits, and roasted almonds with parmesan olive oil dressing
Caribbean Quinoa Salad
Quinoa with mixed baby greens and fresh vegetables, seeds, legumes & nuts. Served with a mango vinaigrette dressing on the side
Add mahi-mahi $8 Add grilled or roasted chicken $6 Add shrimp $9
Handhelds
All served with fries & pineapple slaw
Driftwood Burger
Choice of beef or veggie patty with lettuce, tomatoes & pickles on a toasted bun. Top it as you choose: cheese (American or Swiss), sauteed mushrooms, caramelised onions, or flash-fried banana peppers CI$1.50 each / bacon, veggie bhaji, or fried egg CI$2.25 / BBQ sauce CI$0.80
Sassy Fish Sandwich
Gently seasoned and grilled Mahi filet w/flash fried crunchy banana peppers, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted bun with a side of sweet chili sauce
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled pork slow roasted in root beer & bathed in BBQ sauce then topped with a dollop of Pineapple Slaw
Chicken Tenders
Grown up portion served with honey mustard
Nashville Chicken Sandwich
Seasoned pulled chicken with Nashville sauce, Swiss cheese, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, and pickles
Tacos
Two of the same style soft flour tortilla or romaine lettuce wrap. Served with fries & pineapple slaw.
Mahi Fish Tacos
Cheese, caramelized pineapple, pickled cabbage, arugula & drizzled with chipotle aioli
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Grilled shrimp, sriracha aioli, bacon, pickled cabbage and spicy salsa
Tikka Chicken Tacos
Tikka chicken, mint sauce, mango chutney & pickled cabbage
Vegetarian Tacos
Curried cauliflower, refried beans, pickled cabbage, guacamole, and salsa
Pizza
Meat Lovers
Tomato sauce, house-made fennel sausage, ham, bacon, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers and onion, with parmesan
Driftwood
Prosciutto, fig jam, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, and arugula balsamic glaze
California
Tomato sauce, BBQ chicken, bacon bits, roasted onion, bell peppers, and fresh mozzarella
Margarita
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, and basil
Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and pepperoni
Mains (Dinner)
Seared Ahi Tuna
Sesame crusted ahi tuna with sweet potato mash, avocado salad and caramelized ginger
Grouper
Pan seared sumac seasoned Grouper in a caper beurre blanc sauce, served with vegetables and garlic naan bread
Bangkok Bowl
Shrimp, Mahi & Calamari in Thai coconut and lemongrass sauce with ginger and garlic served with coconut rice
Driftwood Burger
Beef patties with tomato, Swiss cheese, fig jam, caramelised onion, arugula and chipotle aioli, served with parmesan fries
Butter Chicken Masala
Mild North Indian curry in spiced tomato butter & cream sauce with basmati rice, mango chutney, papadum & naan bread (vegetarian option available)
Baby Back Pork Ribs
Fall off the bone slow roasted in our homemade BBQ sauce and served with mash potato & pineapple slaw
Mahi Fish Tacos
Cheese, caramelized pineapple, pickled cabbage, arugula & drizzled with chipotle aioli
Bang bang Shrimp Tacos
Grilled shrimp, sriracha aioli, bacon, pickled cabbage and spicy salsa
Kids Menu
Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Served with fries or carrot sticks and a small soft drink
Pasta With Butter, Marinara, or Alfredo Sauce
Served with garlic bread and a small soft drink
Chicken Tenders
Served with fries or carrot sticks and a small soft drink
Desserts
Pecan Heaven Pie
Frozen dessert with pecans, caramel & vanilla Haagen-Dazs
Affogato
A scope of vanilla Haagen-Dazs ice cream drowned in hot coffee
15% gratuity will be added to all orders.
