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Re: Driftwood
[Re: Chuck_Morton]
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05/22/2015 07:57 AM
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I think the biggest thing is you basically have the same view as SBAG and much lower drink prices. Parking can be a challenge as can service but I have never had anything other than mediocre service at SBAG. In both cases, you are going for the view and circus atmosphere.
J.D.
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Re: Driftwood
[Re: ruralcarrier]
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05/22/2015 08:09 AM
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I think you're more in touch with the OCEAN at Driftwood, but parking is really a problem. And the last time we went there, the pizza was very missable..
Carol Hill
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Re: Driftwood
[Re: RI Bob C]
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05/22/2015 04:44 PM
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Long and involved story with the bartender.
Pizza is usually good but I have also witnessed some not so good.
It is not gourmet or a high end bar. It is a beach bar, service can be hit or miss but to me, it beats the alternative in the area.
For parking, I suggest the garage across the street.
Agree on the toilet.
J.D.
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Re: Driftwood
[Re: Chuck_Morton]
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05/22/2015 07:03 PM
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Kind of how myself and several others feel about BBB.
J.D.
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Re: Driftwood
[Re: Kennys]
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05/23/2015 05:34 AM
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Very much not the same as it once was. Seems like since they opened the place in town and "expanded" that things changed for the worse.
We tried the Crazy Cow and Pink Iguana last trip. Not the same but something different for a change.
J.D.
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Re: Driftwood
[Re: Chicki]
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05/23/2015 11:58 AM
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I also have no idea what the Driftwood draw is with the exception of the planes and beach. We stay next door, and have way before the driftwood was there. When it first opened, they had great food and drink. Last year, we had a pizza there when we first arrived. The pizza was probably one of the worst pizzas either of us have ever eaten...and this was a huge disappointment since we used to love it. Then, one day for lunch, as we were hanging around the pool at LP, we went over to get a quick burger to go. Luckily, we ate back at our chairs at the pool, because if i was there i probably would've thrown it in their faces. It was HORRIBLE.....even smelled like the meat was turned before they even cooked it. Instead of going back to complain, we threw the burgers in the trash and vowed not to return. Well....this year, we didnt go there, but....friends of ours did, and had the same experience with the lousy pizza and whatever else they ordered!!!!!! Only positive i can say was the beer was ICED COLD!!!!!!!! Nowadays, with all the cruise ships bringing people to the area, the Driftwood remains in business because of all the new people daily, but i can safely say they lost most of the old regulars, and most of the timeshare loyals they had from the Royal Islanders.
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Re: Driftwood
[Re: Chicki]
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05/23/2015 01:19 PM
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We have never bothered to have food at Driftwood, but have had drinks there a few times. The main problem there is parking! It is mostly non existent and will not be getting better any time soon. Parking in the parking garage across the street is a possible solution, but not always convenient.
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Re: Driftwood
[Re: ChunkyDunkin]
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05/24/2015 04:20 PM
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ChunkyDunkin said: , entrance on left immediately past the last building exiting Maho towards Mullet.. January.....didn't sound like it to me. If one is "exiting Maho TOWARDS Mullet"....then that sounds like the Maho hotel garage....Bamboo Bernies end. Now, if one is exiting Maho TOWARDS the airport or Simpson Bay, then that would be the other garage. Big difference.
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Re: Driftwood
[Re: BeachKitten]
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05/24/2015 04:36 PM
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Not really a big difference in distance, if you pArk under LaTerrese, you come up close to the Casino I think, if you park under Maho, you walk out across from the Casino, either way, unless you have a walking issue, works perfect, either spot about a 5 minute walk to Driftwood or under 10 to Sunset
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Re: Driftwood
[Re: jamiegarrett761]
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05/29/2015 12:35 PM
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Also, they started adding a 10% service charge for food (probably a year ago or more) and the tab is usually "rounded up" to make it come out even.
J.D.
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Re: Driftwood
[Re: DrDoug]
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05/29/2015 01:11 PM
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To me, it's a very unfortunate circumstance that more and more places are adding a service fee. The times we've been to Driftwood, we have left some type of a tip, but the service has often not merited it.
Carol Hill
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Re: Driftwood
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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05/29/2015 01:31 PM
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I am A OK with places adding a tip or service fee as long as they clearly list it and do not spin sell it. Considering the tipping practice on the French side being different, I think it is reasonable for places to add it and just be up front about it. We in most cases would add to this amount again assuming they are honest and up front about it.
I would also state, as long as it is shared with the staff or the server specifically. If they do not, then that is not my problem but the staff's and their decision to work there.
Cheers, Todd
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Re: Driftwood
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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05/29/2015 01:35 PM
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Our first visit to SXM is coming up in 2 weeks. Is "Driftwood" from this thread the same place as Guy's Drfitwood Boat Bar? http://sxmboatbar.com/ Please let me know. Thanks!
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