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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

My wife, son and I had dinner. We all 3 loved our appetizer, homemade salad dressing, and our entrées. The service was impeccable. Our server Bree took excellent care of us. I highly recommend the Drift Inn read more

Super cozy and whimsical little restaurant. Had the Zoë burger with halibut-- so so good. Little pricy but their seafood is fresh and they source as locally as they can! Would recommend for sure 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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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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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

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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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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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

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 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

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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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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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

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

We eat most of our meals at Drift Inn when we visit Yachats! They have so many great choices on their menu! One of my favorites is the seafood lasagna and we always get their pizza at least once. For dessert I love their cobbler. We always bring our dog with us so we sit in the outside area. The staff are dog-friendly and very kind. 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

Food is pretty good as is the service. They get only two stars for a sneaky approach to the tip. They automatically added a 20% tip to our bill for four people (of about $100). I didn't notice anywhere that this was announced ahead of time. If it was, it was minimal. When the bill came, I just hand my card to the server. She brought back two copies of the final bill - one for me and one for the restaurant. The actual receipt was on the bottom of the three pieces of paper. I added about 20% to the total shown on the credit card receipt without realizing that that total already included a 20% tip. One of the four of us mentioned to me that they may have already added a tip. I checked and, sure enough. Now, I don't mind an automatic tip being added if it's made clear that would happen and I don't mind giving 20% for GOOD service. But this nearly netted a 44% tip if someone hadn't mentioned to check and THAT pisses me off. AND isn't it a bit presumptuous to add an automatic 20% before and service is deemed good or not. We won't be returning nor recommending this place thanks to this presumptuous, misguided policy. read more

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

Always stop in for at least one meal here when chilling in Yachats - today was the first time tackling brunch. My oh my, they do it right - especially for my gluten-free dairy-free needs. We got there around 11am or so on a Saturday and it was surprisingly quiet. Started with super tasty bloody marias - love the pickled green beans. I decided to mash up a couple things from the menu and got their delicious GF crab cakes and the potato and veggie stir fry - perfect combo for me. My hubby got the eggs benedict with dungeness crab - very tasty. And for dessert, because who doesn't have room after all that food ;) we enjoyed dirty chais with oat milk and I had a yummy GF Vegan peach pie with vegan whip and my hubby had their famous marionberry cobbler. STUFFED! Always appreciate the cloth napkins and paper straws. Nice to relax, hang out and listen to the live music, picked up a cute mug in their gift shop. Street parking out front, bathrooms in the back. read more

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I don't generally leave bad reviews for coastal restaurants in the high tourist season, but going out of your way to inform us, more than once, that you add a 20% automatically gratuity and then literally forgetting about us and our food for 45 minutes, and then saying the order was lost during a power blip - I can't even. Just walk by the table, make eye contact, act like you know it's weird that we don't have our food yet. There was thunder and the lights flickered, but people literally glanced over us a few times over the course of that period of time without even recognizing that everyone who came after us already had their food, for a long time. No coffee refill, no friendly pass by the table, letting us know that they would go check on our order, nothing. My husband and I have worked in food service for a collective 20 years over our lives and have a pretty strong opinion that most issues can be resolved if you at least acknowledge that there are difficulties and apologize, and try to make it right. Going out of your way to make sure we knew that our coffees were free, after finally getting us our food, and reiterating the 20% automatic charge, was not great. Please figure out how to engage with your customers. 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 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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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

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

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

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

I almost didn't come here as I saw some skeptical reviews. Those people must suck, because I'm a picky Chicago asshole and this place is solid. Excellent wood fire pizzas, the Rueben sandwich was outstanding, and our server was friendly and on point. Would def recommend read more