I've have been here a few times as I live in Yachats. Every time it has been good. Except this last time. I ordered for my daughter's birthday. On April 17. The chocolate cake was great and my daughter loved the chicken strips. I ordered the mole Enchiladas and they tasted okay. But for $25 I would have expected more. I opened the Togo box and it was barely covering the bottom of the box. And it looked bad. Attached is the photo I took. I doubt I'll order takeout from them again anytime soon. read more

Drift Inn - Togo Mole enchiladas - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

Very solid place! I would absolutely visit again. I was making a stop in town and grabbed food to-go from Drift Inn to take back to my hotel. Friendly service - from ordering on the phone to pick up, they were friendly all around. Great food - I got one of the burgers, fries, and a margarita to-go (one benefit of being in Oregon!!). Food was fantastic, and everything was packed up carefully for takeout. The margarita was separated between two cups - one with the drink and one with ice - I forget why tbh but it was a good reason. It looked cozy inside, so I'll definitely be back and hopefully for dine-in instead. read more

5 on wait staff, 2 on bartender and 3 ish on back of house. Old Fashioned- bland. No orange essence, simple syrup- non existent. Very, very lifeless. Oyster shooters- bland. Couldn't taste where they came from. If you've been eating oysters as long as I. You know they taste and smell like the ocean and bays they come from. Texture, good but flavor was lifeless. No amount of salt helped. Halibut/crab dinner was meh. Seemed over done (imo). Once again, I've prepared enough quality fish/ seafood to know. The veg was fine. The polenta cake was (again) bland, but hot! I really had hopes for the place. It's adorable, packed and they did a good turnover. I did get a creme brulee for later but I have yet to eat it. I really wish them the best because the do seem to have a following. read more

Loved the cozy ambiance with the live music and the bartender and servers were all super upbeat and friendly, but the food left a little bit to be desired. It was okay, but my salmon was cooked really unevenly -- hammered on the outside and almost undercooked on the inside. The sauce and veggies were fine just all of it seemed pretty overpriced. We spent about $75 for 2 entrees and 1 beer. My partners burger was better than my fish for sure -- the beef looked fresh and he had fun toppings like fig jam and Brie. I'd go back, but only because there aren't a ton of options in Yachats! read more

Drift Inn - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

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The food and staff were amazing! Our server's name was Lewis and he was so attentive, kind and all around the perfect server! (Give this server a raise!) The drinks, the atmosphere on the outdoor deck and all of our meals were perfection. Don't miss out! read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. We got it to go. I tried their pizza and got a salad and my husband got a burger-so good. The negative is even though we didn't eat there they still charged a 20% tip. That is why I'm eating them lower. It was our choice to still eat there but I didn't like they charged us when no one served us. read more

One of our favorite restaurants on the Oregon Coast. First, the staff is stellar. Today, Dorothy gave quick history, she was so personable. The decor and overall vibe is charming, check out the inviting patio in Summer. The Alaskan Scramble with excellent polenta was delicious (probably the most expensive menu item.) The Drift Inn Crepes with salmon and Manchego cheese was wonderful on taste, but very, very light on salmon. To the point you're asking yourself, "did they forget the salmon? Not sure what all the 1-Stars are about. However, I so agree with the common sentiment against automatic (assumed) 20% gratuity. How about you let the customer decide if they received good service? Maybe some shine has tarnished off the restaurant's luster over the years. Parking can be spotty. Still, it's the place to eat when staying in or nearby Yachats. read more

Drift Inn - House crepe: good flavor combo, but very light on the salmon (almost non-existent) - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

I went for brunch. The restaurant itself is great. The food and the service was amazing. We went a little later, but they had a small menu where you could still get breakfast. The menu had anything and everything to include pizza. Worth the stop. read more

This review is for the restaurant only. The service was, at best, mediocre. We had to ask twice for a soda refill, and our request for additional tartar sauce was never fulfilled. When we did ask for these items, the waiter was abrupt and dismissive. It became clear why when we noticed a 20% gratuity had been automatically added to the bill--even though we were a group of four with separate checks. I would have gladly tipped 20% on my own, assuming they might be short-staffed. However, once I realized the tip was automatically included, the lack of attentive service felt more like a lack of motivation. That's disappointing. I'm happy to tip well for good service and food, but I don't appreciate being forced into it while receiving subpar service. Unfortunately, I won't be returning for this reason. read more

The food was great and the service as well we had Louise as our server and he made us feel at home

Fantastic food, amazing service, fantastic location, comfy, cozy, just phenomenal! Such a great place in a perfect location! The chicken fried steak and biscuits and gravy were the best ive had in the North! Seriously a nice place to relax and have a cocktail and brunch! read more

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Beautiful day so we sat out in the patio. The service was friendly and caring. Food is delicious. I always eat here when I'm in Yachats and the biggest problem I have is what to choose off the menu! read more

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Just spent the weekend here and it was great! Super dog friendly, great service - super clean and the restaurant on site is awesome too. Its so nice outside too. I have stayed a few times and it's always consistent! I highly recomend read more

We went for breakfast. We were a little confused and entered through the patio. After a five minute wait to be seated someone directed us to the front. The patio is really cute and had a heater but we ended up sitting inside. Service was great. They automatically add the gratuity to the bill. Food was really good. My husband had the French toast. Four thick slices of homemade bread with marion berry compote. I had the open egg sandwich with fruit, bacon and a biscuit. Definitely a great choice for breakfast. read more

Waiter was super friendly and all staff were kind and nice. We had a big group of 9. I ordered the fish and chips and it was delicious. The huevos was not bad either. Their chai latte is also very tasty!! Our group had some dietary restrictions, including gluten free. Half of us ordered the chicken and waffles. The restaurant only has 1 waffle machine so the food took a bit of time to come out. Given the 1 machine, the "gluten free" waffles were definitely cross contaminated. This didn't bother us much as none of the people who had dietary restrictions had celiac, but might be a good thing to consider! read more

Drift Inn - Huevos rancheros - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

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Cute place, friendly staff, delicious food!!! This place is worth the hype. It's a mix of locals and tourists. My biggest problem was deciding what to eat! Everyone's food around me looked so good. I went with the ravioli topped with crab and sure glad I chose it. read more

Drift Inn - Ravioli with crab - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

Another incredible meal here at The Drift Inn. Even though it was busy with Father's Day brunch groups, once we were seated, we had truly excellent service. Our server, Michael, was just delightful, friendly and kind with a smile that could sell toothpaste. The second time I've enjoyed the chowder & I think I may have found the ACTUAL BEST chowder on the coast. It's that good. The rest of the meal was also great & our expediter told some rather funny Dad jokes when he brought our meal. A+! read more

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For just $19 you could have three greasy jalapeño poppers and diarrhea for the next 24 hours. I really want to like this place, I keep giving it chances, but literally every single time I go there someone in my party gets horribly sick. Jalapeño poppers were disappointing as were the Thai salad rolls which tasted like they had been made the day before. They were hard and the lettuce was turning brown inside. read more

Drift Inn - Jalapeño poppers - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

The staff was great. They were just attentive enough without being overbearing. The food was amazing. We got the calamari appetizer, a ribeye and the halibut with crab. Top 5 best fish I've ever had. I highly recommend the peach salsa that comes with it. We will definitely come back again. read more

Drift Inn - Salad with honey mustard dressing - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

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We had a delicious breakfast here. Homemade biscuits, friendly staff. The southwest scramble was the best. Lovely patio in the back. Will return. read more

Ambiance was fun, a seasoned old-school restaurant that leans into the marine theme. They had live music from local artists which stole the show. The food was fine, overpriced for what it was but it filled the belly. read more

They offer several gluten free options including gluten free pizza, which was the best I've ever had. My daughter is Celiac and they were careful when preparing her meal (just remember that anyplace with gluten isn't 100% free of cross contamination). The staff were friendly. Cute decor! read more

The fish and chips were fabulous.. the servers were wonderful.. they were very accommodating... the the ambiance of the place was wonderful!!!! Well go again When we come back to visit read more

We had a lovely Saturday night dinner, with a salad, wood fired pizza, and a meringue with berries and cream for dessert. The local craft beer and house made lemonade was superb, and our server was very lively and attentive. The live music was engaging but not too overwhelming. All in all, a perfect holiday evening. read more

It was a Sunday night and we walked into music. Absolutely amazing music and that could have been dinner. Unfortunately, no reservations for small parties, 2. But we enjoyed the music. Once we were settled in, looking out at the ocean, dinner and service was delightful and delicious. We were also staying at the Inn. A fun room, ya good nights sleep. I would recommend both food and sleep. read more

What a spot! Ambience was spectacular and they even have cute merch (I bought the green beanie)! The highlight was the Dungeness Crab Benedict, it genuinely took the cake as my favorite Benedict I've ever had. Very buttery and fresh! Service was great as well and they offered great recommendations off the menu! Never would've gotten the Benedict if it wasn't the first thing they listed! read more

This place is so unique and fun! The food was amazing, especially the homemade chicken pot pie. YUM! The prices were great even with the included gratuity. Michael our server was so nice and very helpful. He gave some of the best customer service we have had in a long time. The cherry on top was the live music by John Shipe He was incredible! He is a very talented musician and songwriter. My husband and I stayed the night in the Cherry room. It was so cozy and we especially enjoyed the balcony with the view. We can't wait to go back read more

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Service was extremely scattered however that didn't detract much from the overall experience. The live music was awesome and the band was very engaging and witty. Food was good, cocktails were solid. Wait time and lack of attentiveness from the front of house are the only thing holding this small town gem back. read more

Delicious salmon ceaser salad. Love the atmosphere. Worth the wait. The "patio" was warm in Feb. - dont be afraid to go out there.

We actually stopped here twice on our weekend trip! First to try the best Bloody Mary! Just spicy enough and good veggies. Second the next day for breakfast! So good! Veggie omelet was full of perfectly cooked spinach, broccoli, carrots, and peppers. The potatoes could have used a little more crisping but very flavorful! The in-house made bread with the home made jam ended it perfectly. Service both times was friendly and so quick. Inside is high booths that cuts down on noice and fun umbrellas hanging from the ceiling. read more

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Bottom Line Up Front: I have been here multiple times, and their food is really good. But, they know it is good, and there is limited competition on that area of Oregon Coast so they get away with borderline Customer Service that wouldn't fly in other geographic areas. I loved the menu and the food choices. Not typical fish & chips only- or clam chowder American Food. I ordered the Persian Fusion Rice Bowl! And, it was executed really well, I highly recommend that dish! ANd, everyone else in my party loved their entrees as well. Their beer on tap is a hit, obviously can't go wrong with that! Previously, my husband and I ordered take-away and got a Pizza to pick up from their pizza window. THat one was easy and straight forward, no hurt pride, just delicious pizza in our mouths! Overall, the food is great, the vibe is pretty good for a town of that size. BUt, not a show-stopped that you "Must go" when visiting Yachats. And, I would love to see them communicate with their clients a tad bit better, mainly -- considering the Call-ahead option of even just being able to put your name on the list like 15 minutes early as you were driving over the restaurant would go along way. Or, I understand it is hard to predict how busy the pub will be on a Saturday night, but some clue that it would be an hour wait, or it *COULD* be an hour wait would have been appreciated, hey we probably would have made arrangements to be there at 5pm or earlier if we had known. read more

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I stayed at the Drift Inn this week, and also had dinner at the restaurant the same evening. The whole thing was a special getaway for myself after a busy few weeks at work. I'll start with the positive and say that if I were writing the review for the hotel alone, it would be five stars. I got one of the small rooms and found it to be a cozy little spot for a good value. Both the room itself and the common spaces were clean, tidy, and well stocked. The bed, pillows, and linens were incredibly comfortable and I slept like a dream. Dinner didn't start great. I walked in at around 7pm and was greeted by the hostess. I told her I had a party of one, and I think she assumed I must be there to mingle because she offered to have me sit at the bar. I told her that I actually don't drink and I was there to get dinner. Well, this threw her, apparently. She kind of stammered and said, "Oh, well...huh. Hmmm. Let me see what I can do." She went to consult over this dilemma with another employee. I looked into the immediate dining room area and saw empty tables, so it seemed strange that I presented a problem. The restaurant didn't seem busy by any means, as expected on a Monday, I assume. After some back and forth with the other employee, she came back and stated that she could seat me on the patio. I hesitated, but said that was fine if it was the only option. I had seen photos of the interior of the restaurant before, and that was honestly the atmosphere I envisioned enjoying dinner in. The patio area was indeed charming in it's own way and might be perfect for a sunny brunch, but it was evening and a chilly breeze was creeping in. I could also see directly into the open kitchen from my seat which was...not the ambiance I had hoped for. I ordered the Persian Fusion Rice Bowl and the combination of ingredients sounded lovely. I got a soft drink and a perfectly good quality house salad, although the Bleu cheese dressing was a runny disappointment. The waitress did offer to turn the heater on since she noticed it was getting colder, and I appreciated that. Before I was even done with the salad, my waitress arrived with my entree! So, they were at least very speedy in getting things out. From the description I had pictured perfectly roasted chunks of eggplant and big pieces of juicy, fresh pears...but it all just kind of massed together into one mushy mess of ingredients. The pieces of pear I could actually detect were so mushy they could only have been canned pears. There was nothing technically wrong with it, so I hesitated to complain. Part way through the meal, I realized another missing aspect I had very much looked forward to was the live music that was advertised. I assume the musicians cancelled and that happens sometimes. I don't blame the restaurant for that, but it was just another element of this special treat that was missing. Since there was no live music to linger for, I ordered a piece of cheesecake to go, which was delivered in a box by the busboy. Meanwhile, my check arrived. I knew there was a mandatory 20% gratuity added on, so it didn't surprise me when I saw it on the check. My total for the entree, soft drink, and cake was $45. I gave her my credit card. She brings back my card with another check that has the $45 inclusive total, but this check has a tip line to fill in. I froze. I thought the 20% thing was all-inclusive, but now I start to think that was just a service charge and this line is for the waitress or something? Honestly, I felt to embarrassed to ask and risk looking stupid or cheap, so I wrote in $5 on the tip line. So, $50 out the door. And service wasn't anything special. The hostess seemed borderline annoyed with me in the beginning, and the waitress was professional but far from warm or inviting. It almost felt as though I was an inconvenience, even though I wasn't demanding in any way and didn't complain about anything. To top it off, when I exited the restaurant I passed the dining room and it looked no fuller or busier than before. I can only assume they had been holding tables for reservations (you can only make reservations for five or more people). At that point I took my cheesecake back to my room. Spoiler: I don't think the cheesecake had set properly because it wasn't very firm at all. Also, the chocolate topping was not a decadent ganache or fancy shaved chocolate. It was just a semisweet syrup like Hershey's. The more I thought about my dinner here, the more I realize that it was actually the one disappointing experience in an otherwise pretty nice trip. A mediocre meal that lasted just over 30 minutes cost me nearly as much as a nice room for an entire night. Also, it would be really nice if they gave hotel guests the perk of making reservations. I feel like at least my experience might have been somewhat improved by being seated where I preferred, when it seems I was likely cast aside for other reservations. read more

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We stumbled in here for breakfast after tide pooling and were so impressed we came back for dinner the same day. Loved the decor, the food tasted like it was all made with love and housemade, and the service was beyond. Love that they threw the gratuity right in the bill. If you are staying in the Oregon coast, this is a MUST. They have live music every night too. THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE. read more

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The food the service and the ambience were absolutely spectacular. If you're in this town and don't go to this restaurant, you've missed an amazing experience. read more

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Wonderful unique dining experience! The colorful cotton napkin was an early cue that something special was going on here. From the artistic, funky ambience to the professional servers - thanks Ian - we had the meal of our central Oregon coast trip here. The food was amazing, but it was so much more than that. Welcoming, and seems to attract a broad array of people (real Oregon hippies, gay folk, and others) that you don't necessarily see in other local establishments catering to travelers. Comfortable and warm with lots of wood (I love a cosy booth) and the coolest patio around. See the review here by Cody HD if you want to get the full feel/history of The Drift Inn. read more

Drift Inn - Check out the legs of the bar stools... - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

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This restaurant is ICONIC, as it's been around for so many years. The menu is extensive & quite good & Consistent. (So important). We've lived here on the ocean for 23 yrs & have enjoyed the "DRIFT" quite often. We highly recommend them & a good part of the year, they have local live entertainment on Friday nights. Ray & Jackie read more

Holy yummy breakfast!!! Found this place on the way down the coast. Great rustic beach vibe, great service, and THE FOOD!!! Thick cut bacon, homemade toast & biscuits. My boyfriend's huevos was gourmet and comfort. I was bacon and eggs but so upscale!! Even the home fries didn't survive! Bloody was bomb and spicy! Try this place!! read more

Well, food was good...portion light. What was galling was that an automatic 20% gratuity was added to the bill. Also a food tax which is city wide. By including the 20%, they have effectively insured a tip but at the same time, if service is not at that level, the customer has no say. This is a poor decision on their part. Will not be eating there unless that policy changes. read more

The vegan-again pizza is a 10 out of 10. Nothing more needs to be said. Just remember The entrance is on 101. read more

0 stars. I should've trusted my instincts and turned around the moment I saw the warning signs--but I gave Drift Inn the benefit of the doubt. Big mistake. Let's start with the crabcakes: laughably small, ridiculously overpriced, and tasted like they were fried in old oil that completely masked any trace of actual crab. Disgusting. The prime rib special? Greasy, bland, and borderline inedible. I've had better cuts at a gas station diner. And the halibut fish and chips--wow. It somehow managed to be both over-fried and undercooked. A mushy, greasy mess that turned my stomach. Adding insult to injury, the town tacks on a food tax, and Drift Inn holds you hostage with an automatic 20% gratuity. For lunch. No option, just slapped on the bill whether the service was good or not. By the time the check came--over $100 for lunch--I was stunned. For mediocre food at best and outright offensive food at worst, this was nothing short of robbery. I want my money back. I'll never return, and I suggest you don't make the same mistake I did. This place is a tourist trap with no pride in what they serve. This is no exaggeration, but one of the worst meals I've ever had. read more

Drift Inn - Bill proving I went and was robbed. - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon