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, served with pico de gallo, cheese, jalapenos, guacamole & sour cream
Coconut Crusted Shrimp
Coconut shrimp with a dab of mango salsa and side of sweet chili dipping sauce
Chicken Lemongrass Pot Stickers
Stuffed with chicken, lemongrass & roasted corn served with both sweet chilli and spicy Thai chilli sauces
Chicken Wings
Choice of peri peri or mango scotch bonnet, served with carrot planks and a side of ranch
Veggie Spring Rolls
Served with chipotle mayo & sweet chili sauce
Ceviche
Fresh local fish
Soup
Caribbean 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
Mixed local greens, green onion, blue cheese, tomatoes, corn, roasted chicken, bacon bits and roasted almonds with parmesan olive oil dressing
Beetroot Salad
Beetroot, green apple, arugula, grapes, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, dressed with shallot lime
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
Caribbean Quinoa Salad
Quinoa 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
Pan-seared mahi-mahi with pickled cabbage, crispy wonton chips & a side of sweet chilli
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Grilled island-seasoned shrimp, pickled cabbage, chipotle aioli and bits of bacon
Butter Chicken Tacos
Pickles cabbage, mango chutney, and crispy wontons
Vegetarian Tacos
Curried cauliflower, refried beans, pickled cabbage guacamole & salsa with mango island slaw
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 with 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, parmesan cheese, mozzarella and pepperoni
Greek Island Pesto Pizza
Chef’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
Jucy beef patty with tomato, Swiss cheese, fig jam, caramelized onions, arugula & chipotle aioli on a toasted bun
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 chilli sauce
New Orleans Style Po’boy Sandwich
Battered fried shrimp, chopped romaine, tomato, pickle & chipotle aioli on ciabatta bread
Authentic Cuban Sandwich
Sliced ham, pulled pork, Swiss cheese, pickle, and yellow mustard on ciabatta bread
Chicken Nashville Sandwich
Pulled chicken with spicy Nashville sauce, caramelized onions, cheese, lettuce & tomato
Houston’s Famous Chicken Tenders
3 uniquely battered chicken tenders, served with BBQ and honey-mustard sauces on the side
Kids Menu
Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Served with fries and 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 and a small soft drink
Dessert
Pecan Heaven Pie
Frozen dessert with pecans, caramel & vanilla Haagen-Dazs
Key Lime Pie
A tangy, refreshing dessert with a creamy key lime filling
Dinner Menu
Dockside Catch
Today's freshest filet "Cayman Style" with rice, veggies and sweet plantain
Seared Ahi Tuna
Sesame crusted ahi tuna with sweet potato mash, avocado salad with lime dressing, wasabi mayo and caramelized ginger
Bangkok Bowl
Shrimp, scallops & grilled mahi-mahi bathed in a delicate lemongrass-coconut sauce & served with basmati rice
Driftwood Salmon
Pan-seared soya-honey-ginger salmon with roasted brussels sprouts, sweet potato, basmati rice, and curry sauce
Seafood Pesto Pasta
With shrimp, scallops, artichoke, hearts of palm & capers in a creamy pesto sauce. Served with garlic bread
Rasta Pasta
Penne pasta, jerk chicken, creamy jerk sauce, bell peppers & onion. Served with garlic bread. (Ask your server about our vegetarian option)
Baby Back Pork Ribs
Fall off the bone, slow roasted in our homemade BBQ sauce, and served with mash potato & pineapple slaw
Chicken Tikka Masala
Mild North Indian curry in a spiced tomato butter cream sauce. Served with basmati rice, mango chutney, papadam & Naan
15% gratuity will be added to all orders
