Wish I could give the Drift Inn 5 stars... The food was excellent, everything was cooked to perfection. The chicken pot pie delish with fantastic pastry crust. Sautéed veggie medley tasted like it just came from the garden. Best Arnold Palmer we've ever had with tart, homemade lemonade. Cozy atmosphere. The downfall here is the service. Plenty of staff but waited an exceptionally long time to order, had to remind server of drink order, everyone kind of unfriendly. To top it off a 20% gratuity is auto added for every party size. Makes me wonder if there's no incentive to step up the customer service. read more

Recommended by a friend. What an amazing place. Wonderful friendly service and excellent food. The halibut fish and chips were outstanding. They have a ginger vinegarette salad dressing that was soooo good. Clean restrooms; the restaurant has unique decorations and local art work. Out back a floral garden area. Highly recommend this place!! read more

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Solid fare with a menu featuring something for everyone. Chicken pot pie is a specialty and two of our petty raved about it noting the pastry for praise. Smoked chicken wings unique and delicious. Full bar and a solid beer selection. read more

Eaten here many times and always good. We stopped in after a long hike in Perpetua. Sat in the garden seating area which is nice and relaxing and lots of light. We had the Lucy Black n Blue Burger and the Zoe burger. Service was a little slow but we got food and it was good. Always worth the stop. read more

Drift Inn - Zoe Burger - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

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My son and I got the gluten free fish and chips. Really good texture. Tasty tartar sauce. We liked the fries and the Portland ketchup too. My daughter got the Thai noodle dish and it was fine. We ended up sharing it bc she was bummed out and I gave her some of my fish and chips. For dessert we got the boccone dolce which is basically pavlova. Really tasty. And my son got the gluten free brownie sundae with the chocolate sauce on the side. I think the chocolate sauce was hersheys syrup so we were happy it was on the side. The brownie was really good though. read more

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Such a cozy restaurant, the atmosphere is so nice, the breakfast was very good! Service was great.The crepes were delicious as well as the steak and eggs. If I ever come down I'll come again!! read more

Drift Inn - The leaning butter tower - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

Awesome ambiance and music, you literally couldn't do better, and even when it was crazy busy staff was friendly and wait times were reasonable. Food and dessert were fantastic as well! Incredibly memorable spot. read more

Drift Inn - Dining area - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

This is the BEST! We have been traveling for three weeks in the Pacific Northwest. This is hands-down our favorite place. Best Arnold Palmer ever. Great chicken pot pie and a great Thai noodles for my wife. We went back the next morning for coffee and a cinnamon roll, it was to die for. 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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I ordered a $9 so-so latte at the outside window. Expensive b/c they add a non-optional gratuity for service you don't actually get any of b/c the same person who takes your order makes the drink, but they add tip for the restaurant, that I didn't step foot into... Not cool and not worth it. Would not purchase here again. Can't say how the restaurant food is b/c I only ordered a drink at the window. read more

Beware of an automatic undisclosed (until the check is present with gratuity already included) 20% gratuity despite poor service. No choice in the matter. We were only a party of 2. We prefer to decide our own tip based on services rendered. The staff seemed irritated to even be there. They were arguing between each other as well. The food was edible. The French toast tastes like eggs only, hardly any seasoning anywhere on the steak and eggs. This place charges a steep price for what you get. During the off season this is one of the only places open to eat (especially in the morning) and it obviously takes advantage of that. read more

Food was good but super pricey. There's an automatic 20% gratuity added to every check. Unfortunately my crab salad had very little crab on it, which is sad considering you're paying $38 for it (with the tip). It would have been nice if some bread was included with that salad. Rather than bread, I had a long black hair in the salad (I'm blonde with short hair). Waitress apologized and agreed to remove it the salad from the bill since I couldn't eat it read more

20% gratuity automatically added. Well, our experience with the service proves that our server didn't care less about the service. Why would she? It's automatically added to our bill. ‍ It began shortly after we were seated. After glancing over the menu for about 5 minutes or less, we were ready to order but our server said in a snarky tone, "I'mmm NOT ready to take your order." We patiently waited for a few more minutes and she returned to finally take our order. The food was above average (a bit more expensive than other establishments) and the restaurant was ocean-trendy enough until we had to pay the bill. Again, our server was nowhere to be found for 5-10 minutes. Maybe she was on break, so we patiently waited. Finally, she emerged from the ocean depths, and I kindly asked for the bill. She passed our table four times until she finally had our bill. Glancing down at the bill it made sense...20% gratuity automatically added. Again, why should someone have to provide great service IF it's a guaranteed exceptional tip. ‍ Save your 20% tip and eat across the street at the fish house. read more

Drift Inn - $28.80 fish and chips (the price includes their 20% automatically added gratuity) - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

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We eat at the Drift Inn at least once/month, as exploring the coast between Florence and Yachats is our default leisure outing. Our most recent visit was on point, as usual. What really stood out this time was the oyster shooters. I live on the coast and eat my share of fresh oysters. Most often, I've bought them at the source and shucked and eaten them same day- very fresh. Often, even the best coastal restaurants serve oysters that are ever so slightly (un-fresh). It may have been the timing, but those. Shooters tasted like they came right out of the water minutes before serving. Well done, Drift Inn! Now let's put raw oysters on the half-shell on the menu, please! read more

My family Always stops here at least once for either breakfast or dinner when we are in town. I prefer the dinner menu but they'll make you crab cakes in the morning if you want. It's kid friendly but you'll have a better time leaving them at home and enjoying some quality time with your significant other or a small group of friends. Especially if there's live music that evening. read more

Drift Inn - Charming prep area with all their fresh baked goods right off their cozy (dog friendly) covered patio area. My kids loved the Koi pond. - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

We were seated right away. We waited quite some time before being greeted by our server. She took our orders and we didn't see her again until it was time to pay the bill. We started with the Seafood Chowder and Crab Cakes. The chowder arrived lukewarm at best. There was a very small amount of clams and salmon in it and it was watery. The Crab Cakes were also barely lukewarm. They didn't have much flavor and they didn't taste freshly made. There weren't any chunks or even discernible pieces of crab in the cakes. The food temp was concerning. The razor clams were a real letdown. They were tough and chewy and also not hot. The fries were the only highlight. That doesn't say much. The food def wasn't worth the calories. To top it all off, there is a 20% tip automatically added to the bill. It's in the small print on the menu. The service by our server wasn't anywhere near deserving of it. She took our order and came back to get paid. No "How is everything? Is it to your liking?" or "Can I get you another beverage?" The service wasn't service. It was "I'm getting 20% no matter what so why should I even bother to show up." The whole experience left a bad taste in our mouths both literally and figuratively. read more

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Consistently Inconsistent. An honest review from a local of 10 years The Margherita pizza was FANTASTIC last time -- perfectly cooked in the brick oven, just the right amount of tomatoes and basil, beautifully melted fresh mozzarella, and that little finishing touch of balsamic vinegar. Seriously, to die for. Tonight? Completely different pizza. Undercooked, big slabs of fresh mozzarella that weren't even melted, hardly any tomatoes, and so bland it was almost inedible. Even the crust was tasteless, like somebody forgot the salt. That's what makes it so frustrating: when the Drift Inn is good, it's FANTASTIC. We live here. We come back. We remember what it tasted like last time! Come on, guys -- where's the consistency? So disappointing read more

Good food, n/a specialty drinks on the other hand were not great. I ordered a coconut Italian soda and it had no flavor and the hot chocolate was way too sweet and watery. Dirty chai was decent. The standouts were the cinnamon roll and the pizza. The crust was lightly toasted to perfection. The chicken and waffles were good but for the price of $22 came with two tenders and a very small amount of syrup and whipped cream; two condiments that elevate the dish with very little overhead. The chicken tender dish was $19 for 3 tenders which makes little sense considering a waffle barely costs anything to make. The fries were not salted enough and way too dry. Overall, was decent experience but I'm not sure I'd drive all the way there for lunch again. Chicken fried steak was just ok. Berry vinaigrette was bright and flavorful! Server was nice. 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

Read this history of this place. Wonderful experience there. Such pleasant service and food was excellent. We ate inside--only a couple of places have ocean views--we would probably opt to sit in the gorgeous garden next time but the whole place is so charming that there are no bad locations. Small store next door to buy a few syrups that they serve. Marionberry cobbler was the best ever! They do an automatic 20% tip inclusion to bill and that is divided among entire service staff. Would return easily. Busy so plan ahead. read more

Amazing, tentative, and informative service. Staff is great and friendly. Food was amazing! read more

Drift Inn - Halibut fish and chips, crab melt with seafood chowder 10/10 - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

amazing service, got the food super fast and it was amazing, 10/10 would recommend, also the outdoor seating and the whole vibe of the place is amazing read more

Drift Inn - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

So we finally found a restaurant in Yachats that the local residents frequent. Most of the other popular places cater to tourists, so they don't feel any pressure to serve up food and service that keeps customers returning. The Drift Inn Hotel and Restaurant has been around forever, and we regret that we didn't stop in many years ago. The food is great, the service is cheerful, and the atmosphere is fun. They have a great terrace out back, too. Don't be put of by any lack of parking, as there is plenty uphill in the rear, with a cute backdoor entrance to the restaurant. We will be going back with guests - definitely! read more

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

Horrific service last night. Normally things are well ran but yesterday was awful. We waited 40 mins but no issue we took a walk. But the server and host were pretty lax and not attentive. I asked if there was bar seating she told me she didnt know. I waited to see if she would go check and she kept staring at me. She says go look. it was full after I went in and I put our name on the list. Was seated later and we sat at our table for 15 min almost before the server showed up. Two drinks ordered and one showed up. The other wasn't noticed until dinner came which by the way was pretty fast considering the volume of food being cooked. If you are going to charge a mandatory 20% gratuity (which Im okay with. Less math to do) you should be getting decent service. I would of tipped half if I had the opportunity. Because the service was really awful. read more

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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Was like chipotle if they didn't do burritos or bowls. Would recommend if you want chipotle though.

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

Great food. Had the eggs bene' with crab. WOW. And the Marion berry jam. Did I mention the bacon? That's a yes. Very friendly. Yum. read more

Drift Inn - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

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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I have been here a couple of times. This funky place has allot of charm live music many nights and allot of charm. It's a place you can get lost in, and dog friendly would very much recommend. 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

Pup friendly in a most delightful patio setting. Ours was served a doggy bone and water, while we had a wonderful alfredo fettuccine with a relaxing glass of wine. Pizza is absolutely delightful but dessert tops it all. Save room!! read more

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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Can't say enough about this place. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all winners. Their pizza is crazy good. Their menu has a back story to the inn and restaurant that is wild. read more

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

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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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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Had the pesto pasta with Halibut.. very fresh, cooked perfectly and a large portion too. Nice attentive staff, live music. Took my out of town relatives here.. they loved it too. I'll definitely be back! read more

Drift Inn - Peach pie! - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

If you plan to dine with a group that includes a wheelchair-bound hemiplegic diner, don't count on getting any accommodating help - or all entrees properly prepared. We visited the restaurant hours early to plan "ease-of-wheelchair-access" to a reserved table-for-five and were reassured the tables nearest the main entrance would be held. On arrival, we had been bumped to a long picnic table/bench setup in the rear that was completely unworkable. They explained our earlier "reassurances" of suitable seating was a misunderstanding. The wheelchair now had to be squeezed up against an irregular crosscut wooden table with barely enough room for the chair's foot supports. When finally settled in place and our orders taken, everyone relaxed a bit with hopes of some nice entrees. Three of five hit the mark. The arugula pizza for two, however, should never have been brought to the table. It was half carbon - underside and crust - shedding black flaky debris onto the pan. On pointing this out to our waiter, he cheerily explained they use a wood-fired oven and this happens. Wrong answer. Yes, you use a wood oven that heats to 700 to 900 F and cooks pizza in 90 second to 2 minutes. You have to rotate it every 10 to 20 seconds. So teach your cooks: don't get distracted. And if you burn it, don't serve it ! Ordering coffee and desserts led to another low point. We were presented with one full cup of hot regular and my decaf - a half-cup. Our smiley waiter explained it was the last of the decaf pot. I just gave an exasperated "Fine" and tasted it as he moved on to another table Being less than lukewarm warm, I flagged him back. He asked if I would like it microwaved. Seriously ? That's your remedy for this situation? Microwave the dregs of the pot? The Drift Inn seems to be riding on its prior reviews, dropping any quality standards or the need for staff training. ("We're The Drift Inn: We don't have to care.") Perhaps with a dependable flow of Highway 101 tourist traffic, repeat customers aren't needed. Fortunately, the regulars have other, nicer places available in Yachats. read more