The live music was a big draw, and you get a pretty good amount of food for the money. The servers were very friendly, but the food quality was somewhat average. Also, there are no ribs on the menu...everything is shredded. My younger son enjoyed the frozen lemonade and the hush puppies! Overall, it was nice to enjoy some live music while eating some pretty ok BBQ.
Elizabeth Sibus-Fischer
+5
Everyone is very friendly. Bartenders talk to you.... the people that come in are friendly. Nashvillians are very friendly people. Nashville is just plain friendly. I love this state in the union! Trump 200 keep making us Great Again!
Love the old Drifters pre-tornado, and glad to see they’ve reopened. Environment is great, prices are reasonable, and food is pretty good. The bar service has always been great but since reopening the patio service leaves a lot to be desired. More than once our server disappeared and even the inside staff couldn’t find him. he failed to remember our faces and drink orders (for a table of 2) after waiting on us for several hours. Other tables got up and started ordering at the bar because he was nowhere to be found…and this has happened probably 3 visits in a row. I want to keep supporting local, so I hope they can get it figured out!
Hole in the wall with very little parking, but we had The Drifter and BBQ nachos and were PLEASANTLY surprised! If you like it hot, you must try their New Mexico BBQ sauce...HOT, but GOOD! Fries were pretty good also! Our waitress, Paitience, was friendly & helpful!
Visiting the Nashville area for the first time. We wanted a sit down BBQ place. We got great service. The food was amazing. Very reasonable on price. Wide range of alcoholic drinks.
Probably the best Brisket I've ever had. 100% the best hush puppies, no contest. The baked beans, Mac n cheese, and BBQ sauce selection were all outstanding. I would definitely return to Drifters the next time I'm visiting Nashville.
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