The ambiance of this place stays with you well after the vacation is over! We initially came because of the huge variety of GF offerings, but the service is good, and the food is tasty! Next time we may try the services at the Inn instead of staying in the next town. read more

Drift Inn - Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken (GF) - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

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We stayed at the Drift Inn and dined at their restaurant. The food was delicious and the room was adorable. We stayed in the sugar and spice room. The waitresses were super nice, which was good because there's a built in 20% gratuity to your bill at the restaurant. Which is fine because people should be tipping that much anyway! The only thing my partner and I didn't like about our room was that the bedding and linen were super scratchy? Like borderline felt like sandpaper.. very pretty though read more

Drift Inn - Pot pie and Wood fired pizza ! - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

We had a wonder massage by Bri! She was amazing! The facial service was totally lacking in treatment. No chest treatment or chin, no neck or arm massage. Which is unusual for a Spa. Loved the restraunt and rooms were cute and homey! Room service was a bit under par. Other than that had a good experience . read more

Gf options with a shared fryer. Waitress/bartender was very slow and taking her time. Food was pretty good though. 20% gratuity added every time doesn't bother me, except when the service is not trying to earn their tip. Even after waiting almost 10 minutes with an empty plate, and beer bartender brought check as I had my card sitting on the bar. Then she explained the 20% automatic gratuity and said you can add an additional tip! Additional ?? If she was a good waitress/bartender but after waiting 10 minutes with empty drinks and plates at the bar..... nope. Will give them another shot next time I pull through, as I have only heard good things from some locals I know. read more

I've just moved into this area for the summer. I've friends living here. They selected the Drift Inn to celebrate! This was my first but not last visit. It has a really nice atmosphere and decor. The staff is very attentive and professional. My friends split a pizza and i ordered the seafood lasagna. Although I didn't taste the pizza my friends loved it. I devoured my lasagna, every bit. It was excellent. The music was a combination of old south and coastal enlightenment. Nice ! read more

This was the best dining experience I have had in a long while. I came to Yachats with my daughter for the weekend to celebrate my birthday. The outdoor garden area at the Drift Inn was gorgeous! The service was amazing and the hostess was extremely helpful and friendly. The server was helpful and even saved us a possible ER visit by pointing out the nuts used in a dish my allergic daughter had ordered! I highly recommend Drift Inn. read more

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really disappointing service. Absent. Curt. and at times, flat out rude. The fact that there is a forced 20% gratuity is really upsetting. when asked if they do anything for celebrating ( we were passing through on our wedding night) we were told "i can give you a candle for whatever dessert you buy." The best service we received was her getting her payment from us. put a big wet blanket on our night. i used to love this place, now I won't be back. read more

I had the best experience with my son and you have to go if you've never been before. Our hostess was amazing and seated us perfectly. Micheal was our server and he was not only professional but very down to earth and honest. Melanie was very sweet and made our experience even better by checking on us and ensuring we had a wonderful meal. What a wonderful staff, we will definitely be back. read more

The waiter told us immediately about the auto 20% gratuity added. I knew that as I went to their website. Although, the website states: A 20% tip is being automatically added to all orders because our staff are at more risk than usual and are working extra hard to keep themselves and our customers safe during the pandemic. My assumption is they started doing this during the pandemic and although we are not in the pandemic anymore, they just decided to never stop. In some cases, like to go orders, don't warrant a 20% tip...right? We dined in and the service was good. Our server knew the script down pat. He didn't go above and beyond, he did the bare minimum you would expect for a server. I would've left a 20% tip anyway. When signing for the receipt, there was a line to leave an additional tip which I did not. I was surprised that there was a city food tax. The food was OK. It was not spectacular. It did not blow me away. It was just OK. I was bummed to shell out $75 for 2 (no drinks) for just OK food. The prices seem exorbitant for the quality of the food. The ambience of the restaurant is immaculate, however. It's very cute and very charming. read more

I've been a fan of this restaurant for 20 years and always stop in every time I'm in the area. My recent visit was the first time I've been here since they instituted the automatic 20% gratuity. My immediate reaction to it was much like some of the other reviewers, something along the lines of "I always tip that much anyway." But another guy in my party who lives nearby and thus could become a regular customer, was highly offended and said he would never return to the restaurant. He expressed his sentiment to our very nice young server who was now having to defend a policy that she did not make. She did a good job of trying, but of course our guy would never be convinced, so I felt that she had been unfairly placed in a difficult position, and so were the rest of us who were now uncomfortable with the conversation. I didn't read all of the reviews but it looked like opposition to the automatic gratuity was mentioned in about 15% of them. It got me to thinking. Drift Inn, I think you should listen to these customers. Do you really want to lose 15% of your potential customer base, many of whom live locally at least part time? I think I understand why you have the policy but you are turning people off by the involuntary nature of it and it inserts an antagonistic element into what should be a pleasant dining experience for everyone, including the staff. So I have a suggestion. Instead of adding an automatic gratuity, approach it in a different way. Announce that you have a no tipping policy, raise your prices to the point where they cover the cost of the gratuities that you want your staff to receive, and tell your customers what you are doing and why. I truly believe that you will get a lot of good will by approaching it in this manner, certainly more than you are getting now. This is not a new concept. I've read articles about how it has been tried in other places. The approach hasn't really caught on, but you are already looked upon as a place that charts its own course and it might just work for you. Your staff might object to a policy of no tipping, but even with the automatic gratuity that you now have, the option of an additional tip appears on the credit card receipt. You can leave it there and those so inclined can use it. Regarding my recent visit, I wanted to comment on the fruit that I elected as my breakfast side order. When our server was defending the gratuity policy, she mentioned that the restaurant prides itself on serving fresh-made breads and local fruits and vegetables. So I was astounded when the fruit I was served consisted of the same unripe, tasteless honeydew and cantaloupe that I would have found if I'd gone up to Ray's Food Market in Waldport or down to Fred Meyer in Florence. What about an assortment of fresh berries, all of them abundant in Oregon at this time of year? read more

Another wonderful Stay including delicious Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner @ The Drift Inn & Cafe in Yachats, OR. !! We had the great pleasure of staying and eating at The Drift Inn for a couple days to enjoy the warmest days of the year so far! The service was top notch throughout our experience here. We were served in their Cafe by a different staff member every single time, and each one was great! The right people, fresh ingredients, and homemade recipes made each meal wonderful and delicious. Our room, Most Charming, was ready for us ahead of time, comfortable & clean, and had The Best View! I appreciated the self check in accommodations, along with clear and continuous communication through a designated text number. The bed was comfy cozy with linens, the bathroom had beautiful tile work, the kitchen appliances were convenient, and the entertainment section included books, games, and Roku tv. I look forward to my next visit to Yachats and The Drift Inn!! read more

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It was busy but we managed to get a table without waiting too long. It did take time to get food, but that seems to be par for the course these days in every restaurant. Different decor with window frame separated booths and umbrellas and self made baffles to keep the noise down. As a Brit born I was impressed with cup of tea offering - a pot of tea! And it was hot enough and strong enough for me. We had crab cakes for starters. Hubs had a noodle bowl and I had a vegetarian option. The polenta was particularly tasty. Couldn't eat it all. No room for dessert! read more

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Great food and even better ambience. Super eclectic with friendly wait staff. My only negative was the automatic gratuity on the bill.

We shared a plate of clams, baked potato, salad and a brownie with ice cream. Everything was delicious. Our wait staff was excellent in helping us to make a selection. We'll be back to try many of the other yummy looking items. Best restaurant food we'd had in a long time. Loved the comfortable vibe and music too. read more

VEGAN! I had the Mediterranean burger; made it vegan with black bean patty, romesco, basil, olives, onion. The next morning, I got the polenta romesco: grilled veggies over polenta with romesco and extra veggies (instead of the offered feta). My partner had a burger for dinner and a burrito wrap for breakfast. We loved everything we got! read more

Drift Inn - Polenta veggie - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

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Just delightful! You'd never know the exceptional welcoming decor waiting for you from looking at the exterior? The entrance opens to a bar/tables or ... walk down a thin hallway (immersed with local gifts for sale), make a left and walk into an atrium haven complete with a live koi pond. It's just unbelievably so unique. The tables are incredible pieces of preserved wood, there is an outdoor garden that's exquisite, no detail was missed. This place is an absolute treasure for ambiance! Thereafter, the service was top notch, epic local color. We ordered crepes with crab (huge hit), chili relleno with prawns (we always ask for extra spice but be warned we couldn't even eat it) and a delectable homemade chicken pot pie. If we lived here we'd be regulars! read more

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If in Yachats this is one of my favorite places to go. The vibe is the best in town, an rustic old building with Mermaids/Mermen as a theme. The food is always good - I have a crustacean allergy and they can always work around this when I order. The staff are attentive and helpful as well. The bar is particularly nice and friendly. Always strike up nice conversations when I sit there - so if the place is busy bellowing up to the bar for a cocktail and lunch or dinner is a great experience as well. read more

This is my favorite place on the OR coast ! We drive all the way from Bellingham WA to come to Yachats and I always make it to the Drift INN . They have the bests ambiance with live music and really good food . Highly recommend this place ! A gem of the OR coast !!! read more

Good Evening. Yelpies, Welcome to a place where service is number 1 and they will remind you when you get the check as they add a 20% gratuity automatically without letting you know before you order. The food wasn't that bad and like I said the service is on point from beginning to end. I ordered crepes and my wife ordered a Thai dish. The crepes were ok and the Thai dish was unfortunately cooked all the way. The wife was very disappointed and vowed to never order an Asian dish at an American restaurant again as they always miss a step on the simplest of dishes. (Noodles just had to be soaked in hot water a bit longer as they are fresh out of the bag) Cheers everyone DMK read more

Drift Inn - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

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The service was great, so that's not an issue; what was an issue was the flies, so many flies. The outside seating was opened to the dining room and that meant those of us eating inside couldn't take a bite without several flies in our face and on our food. The food that was ordered was pretty decent, with a few exceptions- side salads had bad cucumber. Mushy and obviously frozen at one point. The BBQ chicken pizza could have been great if there wasn't so much blue cheese. I should have taken a photo to show how heavy handed the cook was. It was smothered in blue cheese, it was all you could see and taste. The automatic gratuity was a bit much on top of the restaurant fee. I get it, it's so the staff doesn't get stiffed but it's a bit much read more

Very cute beach town brunch place. The waitress has such a casual personality; it's very easy to talk to her. Food is delicious, and the restaurant gives shipwreck, hippie vibes. I enjoyed my experience here! read more

Great soup! Fun ambiance. Live band. Bad service, didn't refill drinks. Burned pizza with literally black crust - $35 - server said that's how gluten free crust cooks up. LOL We'll likely skip it when we are there next. Lots of good places in Waldport and Yachats! read more

What a fantastic restaurant in the heart of Yachats OR. Lunch outside on a covered courtyard. All the tables were very unusual, mine had a Koi Pond underneath. Beautiful garden to gaze at. Food was delicious. We had the Chicken Pot Pie and Halibut Fish&Chips. Pot pie had a small side salad with your choice of dressing. We had the Berry Vinaigrette. Pot pie was served piping hot so eat the salad while you wait for it to cool. Generous portion of Halibut Fish pieces. Check out the Mercantile store next door on your way in or out. You won't be disappointed by either The Drift Inn or Mercantile. read more

I ordered a ribeye for 38$. It came out cold, with a searless, clammy, grey exterior and a brown sauce that tasted chemical and reminded me of the powdered packet mixes from the dollar aisle. I scraped off the sauce and wiped it down with a napkin. It was still difficult to put in my mouth. I only saw the waitress four times all evening. They add 20% gratuity automatically, which I definitey would not have provided given the choice. I tried the chicken strips, and they were quite good. So maybe just stick to the kids menu here. read more

Drift Inn - "Ribeye steak" - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

Great pizza and salad. Kids loved the kids menu. The waitstaff was great. Their jokes were fun and made our family feel really welcome. Good spot. read more

Maybe it was just our mood, but the atmosphere of this place was so comforting and homey. Liked using old windows as part of the dividers between booths. Add a really talented woman providing live music. very very good service. Melba doesn't often order fish and rally enjoyed her salmon. I came here wanting the razor clams, but they were out. The seafood lasagna was a great-fill in, light on the pasta, heavy on the bechamel and cheese, And it's rare to have a salad with what i consider enough dressing, but this did. read more

Drift Inn - seafood lasagna - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

The MANDATORY TWENTY PERCENT TIP just added insult to injury !!! 1) Started with an extra 20 minutes to the estimated wait time. 2) I walked up to the. bar for a beer, you know self service. 20% tip added to my price. 3) After finally getting a table, no one came to serve us. No waters. No menus. Nothing! I had to go find a server. The server said they were very busy. Doesn't TIP stand for To Insure Prompt service ? !!!! 4) My wife's food was so bad she couldn't eat it. The server never checked back with us to see how everything was !!! They eventually checked with us. 5) The bill came with my wife's meal on it. The same meal she sent back ! The server did take the meal off after some discussion. 6) The bill had the MANDATORY 20% TIP on it! DON'T EAT HERE !!!!! read more

Everything about the salmon dinner was delicious. Salmon cooked perfectly with very good sauce and seasoned veggies. This place has a lot of charm. Great service as well. Bartender put a lot of effort into amazing drinks! read more

Drift Inn - Strawberry Aperol Sprtiz - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

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The food is good. Reasonable price with big portion. Interesting story of the place. I really liked my Caribbean cache, so many different varieties of seafood in it! I had to take a bug box to go and had another 2 meals. The mom's potpie was delicious, tasted like cottage food in an old town. Home feeling flavor. The pizza was just ok. Would like to come back and try other things too! read more

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Been passing through this place for several years. Never stopped till now. Was looking for a place that served Oregon razor clams. The Drift Inn seemed to fit the bill. For appetizers I ordered jalapeño poppers and wife had shrimp cocktail. Both were excellent. I ordered the razor clams and wife had teriyaki halibut bowl. Again both were really delicious and our food came out to us hot and quick. Waiter had a good attitude and when I asked for cocktail sauce he promptly brought it. Bill was $90. High but not unexpected since Yachats is one of those coastal tourist traps. Here's what gets you 3 stars: I only got 2 clams along with a plate of fries. 2 clams. For the price i expected somewhere between 4 and 6. I felt shorted and ripped off. They also added an automatic 20% gratuity. I really hate this. Probably would've passed by this place had I known. I get it. I've seen where a party of 8 or more come in and stiff the server. Not cool. However, I'm not here to subsidize the restaurant's payroll. If the service is good, I tip very well. Truth be told, I would've tipped more than 20%. Our waiter was friendly, fast and had a great personality but 20% is assumed, so he gets what he gets. Likely i won't come here again and every time I pass by all I'll think about is the 20% and getting shorted on my order. read more

The bar here is great. Great staff, good drinks, tasty food, friendly locals. This place is a gem. read more

It would have been 5 stars if not for the 20% automatic tip! Came in for late lunch and 8 wait staff were milling about but no one checked on us after getting our food. Then it took a long time to get a bill. I understand now because the tip was automatic!!! I refused the 20% and our waitress agreed that she had not checked on us and backed it out! Bottom line; pay your kitchen staff properly and DON'T make your customers compensate for your cheapness!! Plus prices had increased over 10% in a year. Won't be going back unless this nonsense is fixed!!!!! read more

Amazing breakfast. I know one thing, the Drift Inn has a fantastic breakfast. Delicious, flavorful meats, fresh fruits, mouth watering omelettes and waffles. read more

The good news is this place is well located with a great vibe. There is a lovely wood grain bar, decent beers, and live music on a midweek night. Service is good but a 20% tip is compulsory so it ought to be outstanding. We only had the pizza and it was bad. This place doesn't know how to cook a pizza, tbh. Ours was nicely browned on the top but the dough was totally floppy so undercooked inside. Fairly bad. I suspect their pizza oven temp is very low. Hard pass on the pies, folks. read more

We always stop in on our way to rock hound down south. We will even stay in the hotel whenever we get the chance. The food and service is excellent and the ambiance is so charming they even put up live music occasionally! read more

Food was amazing, the fries are to die for! I had the ahi tuna in a sandwich with fries & a side of ranch. Very delicious and right by the water beautiful location and great food! read more

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We went to eat at the Drift Inn Cafe based on a recommendation from someone who used to live in Yachats. It's rather unassuming from the outside, and they could use better signage so it's easier to find. We used Yelp for the address and Google Maps to actually find it. Also, it was very unclear from the side parking lot where the entrance to the cafe is. Hope the owners review their lack of signage so that people can find this gem. It was a beautiful day, so we sat outside on the patio. Tables are made of big slabs of natural wood, and there is a lovely garden along the back wall. There is ample seating indoors in a bright, sunny setting. I overheard guests at the neighboring table saying that the margaritas are very good, which is one reason they eat there often. My husband and I both ordered the Dungeness crab quesadillas with a salad instead of fries. The salad was very fresh (spring mix with shredded beets and carrots - delicious). The quesadillas are awesome! Plenty of crab with melted mozzarella and manchego cheese with fresh avacado. The side of salsa was fresh and tasty, with an excellent balance of ingredients (for once the cilantro was not overbearing). A small container of sour cream was included. The restrooms are clean and well decorated. Loved the tile floor that featured lots of pink and sage green reto tiles from the 50's and 60's. There are small primitive paintings on the walls that are for sale. Most of them feature flowers. And there is a gift shop that includes apparel with their logo on it. Prices are very good considering the freshness and amount of food, and I can guarantee that similar venues in San Antonio or New York would not have been as good and would have cost a lot more. If you ever find yourself in Yachats, Oregon the Drift Inn Cafe is a great place to eat. read more

Drift Inn - Dungeness crab quesadillas with salad - New American Near Me - Yachats, Oregon

Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. We will be going back every time we are within a fifty mile radius.

Place was awesome. Would definitely come back if I am in the area. Went with a big family group. Waitress was super pleasant and helpful. Fish and chips and the butternut ravioli were huge hits. Amazing looking fish and chips. I had the razor clams and they were great, but had regret when I saw the fish. Great food and great drinks! read more

The food here is amazing! The gluten free options are very delicious and plentiful. They also work well with other dietary needs, such as dairy free. The service is great, but be aware that there is almost always a wait to be seated. I love the live music as well. One thing to keep in mind is that the prices are quite steep and they tack on a lot for taxes and gratuity. As a gluten free person, I would recommend the crab cakes! read more