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
Jerk Chicken Spring Rolls
Spicy jerk chicken & vegetables with a side of jerk mayo and mango chutney
Nachos
Choice of ground beef or chicken, with pico de gallo, cheese, jalapeños, guacamole & sour cream
Soup
Caribbean conch chowder
Coconut Crusted Shrimp
With mango salsa & sweet chili dipping sauce
Chicken Wings
Choice of peri peri or mango scotch bonnet, served with carrot planks and a side of ranch
Watermelon Salad
Watermelon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, arugula & roasted pine nuts with honey-lime dressing (Add Chicken $6 | Mahi-Mahi $8 | Shrimp $9)
Chicken Lemongrass Pot Stickers
With sweet chili & Thai chili sauces
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
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
Caesar Salad
Crispy romaine lettuce with homemade lemon-Ceasar dressing, garlic croutons, and parmesan cheese. Large CI$12 Small CI$8
Add mahi-mahi $8 Add grilled or roasted chicken $6 Add shrimp $9
Tacos
2 soft flour tortillas or romaine lettuce wraps, served with fries
Fish Tacos
Mahi-mahi, mango island slaw & crispy wonton chips
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Island-seasoned shrimp, mango island slaw, chipotle aioli & bacon
Houston’s Chicken Tacos
Crispy chicken tenders, mango island slaw & BBQ sauce
Vegetarian Tacos
Curried cauliflower, refried beans, guacamole, salsa & mango island slaw
Pizza
(Add Chicken $6)
Meat Lovers
Sausage, ham, bacon, mozzarella, roasted peppers & onion, parmesan
Margarita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan & basil
California
BBQ chicken, bacon bits, roasted onion, bell peppers & mozzarella
Driftwood
Prosciutto, fig jam, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, and arugula balsamic glaze
Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and pepperoni
Greek Island Pesto Pizza
Pesto sauce, artichoke, hearts of palm, olives, tomato, feta, caramelised onions, roasted pine nuts, balsamic reduction & arugula
Handhelds
(All served with fries & mango island slaw)
Driftwood Burger
Beef patty, tomato, Swiss, fig jam, caramelised onions, arugula & chipotle aioli on toasted bun
Sassy Fish Sandwich
Grilled mahi filet, crunchy banana peppers, lettuce, tomato on toasted bun with sweet chili sauce
New Orleans Po’Boy
Fried shrimp, romaine, tomato, pickle & chipotle aioli on ciabatta
Authentic Cuban Sandwich
Ham, pulled pork, Swiss, pickle & mustard on ciabatta
Ham, pulled pork, Swiss, pickle & mustard on ciabatta
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, pesto & balsamic reduction on ciabatta
Houston’s Famous Chicken Tenders
Three battered chicken tenders with mango island slaw, BBQ & honey mustard sauces
Kids Menu
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Served with fries & a small soft drink
Pasta With Butter, Marinara, or Alfredo Sauce
Served with garlic bread and a small soft drink
Chicken Tenders (2)
Served with fries & a small soft drink
Mains (Dinner)
Seared Ahi Tuna
Sesame crusted ahi tuna with sweet potato mash, avocado salad and caramelized ginger
Seafood Pesto Pasta
Penne with basil pesto, shrimp, scallops, artichoke, hearts of palm & capers. Served with garlic bread
Baby Back Pork Ribs
Slow-roasted, BBQ sauce, mashed potato & mango island slaw
Rasta Pasta
Penne with jerk chicken, creamy jerk sauce, peppers & onion. Served with garlic bread (Vegetarian option available)
Dockside Catch
Freshest catch of the day “Cayman Style,” with rice, vegetables & sweet plantain
Bangkok Bowl
Shrimp, scallops & mahi-mahi in lemongrass-coconut sauce, with basmati rice
Thai Style Salmon
Pan-seared salmon with white rice, wonton chips, mango island slaw & Thai curry sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala
North Indian curry with spiced tomato butter cream sauce. Served with basmati rice, mango chutney, papadam & naan
Ceviche
Ceviche of the Day
Catch of the Day with coconut lime, wasabi aioli, mango salsa & corn chips
Desserts
Pecan Heaven Pie
Frozen dessert with pecans, caramel & vanilla Haagen-Dazs
Key Lime Pie
Tangy & refreshing with creamy lime filling
15% gratuity will be added to all orders
