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    Driftwood Room

    4.3 (352 reviews)
    ModerateLounges, American
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Smokey Manhattan.
    Raphael V.

    We had stopped in, hoping for the Manhattan tasting flight. Unfortunately, it is not a menu item any longer, but one of the bartenders knew what the flight used to have. Made me a very good Manhattan. The bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. The ambiance is dark, which takes a moment to get used to, but enjoyable once you get used to it. Will go back!

    Menu
    Brittany H.

    Ideal dark bar vibe! Perfect place for a cocktail late night. Drinks were great. Our table order a variety of drinks and none of them were really sweet. The ambience is low lighting, lounge, playing Amy Winehouse. Also they have absinthe if you're in to that! Our server was really kind and was able to give great recommendations. The space itself is pretty small.

    Paper plane
    Keith K.

    This is a small bar in the DeLux Hotel. It's so dark but they make terrific cocktails. A great place to begin an evening.

    Steak Frite was among the best i have ever had. perfectly cooked and seasoned! delicious!
    Scott M.

    We were staying in the hotel (Hotel deLuxe) and thought we would have a cocktail before heading out on the town. We ended up falling into a wormhole and spending the whole evening here! This place is a true gem! The bar itself is a treat - great atmosphere and an awesome retro vibe. We were quickly lost in the atmosphere. Dimly lit, cozy, with jazz in the background. First off, the cocktails are top notch - especially of you like absinthe - but they nail the classics as well. I had one of the best negronis of my life here! Aside from the boozy stuff - we started slow on the menu. First were oysters - which were delicious and perfectly shucked! I love it when a kitchen gets the simple stuff right! After that we tried a mushroom toast that was also nicely prepared. By this point, we had abaondoned our idea to wander, and settled in. We followed the apps with the french style kale and white bean soup, which was delicious! An added treat was the little bit of chili crisp on top that gave it a little something extra. We followed that with the steak frites and were floored by the preparation! The steak had been marinated, was PERFECTLY cooked, and finished with rosemary salt, and a bit of a horseradish compound butter (could have had a bit more of that!). The frites were crispy and also wonderfully seasoned! A true delight! As you can tell - we were delighted and overjoyed with the quality of food and drinks here - but the service was also top notch. Our server/bartender Josh was perfectly attentive and added layers to our enjoyment with lore of the hotel as well as his attentive and informative absinthe service! This is a true gem - and I will definitely go here again the next time i am in Portland! Absolutely stellar! Well done!

    Nicole K.

    A haiku review: Came here for some drinks Moody, dark and romantic A great date night spot Focaccia so thick Crisp, crunchy outside, soft in Topped with rosemary Will have to come back I want to try the absinthe Each drink was delish!!

    Absinthe
    Terrence M.

    Experience: Absinthe Tasting w/ Ted Breaux of Jade Absinthe and Lucid Absinthe. Pros: Cool experience! Driftwood hosted an Absinthe Tasting with the maker of Jade Absinthe. I got to try 4 different Absinthe and had the opportunity to learn about the origins, history, & tasting notes. Great to hear from experts in the field of bartending/liquor. The ambiance was small and intimate. Cons: none

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    Rin K.

    Driftwood Room is Hotel deLuxe's cocktail bar, but has more than typical hotel bars. This small, dark space is perfect for an intimate conversation, with its dim lighting. Solid varieties of cocktails all tasted good and looked classic. They have bar foods and the bar foods complemented the drinks well. However, the bar is quite small and fills up fast. During my visit, there was one loud person at the bar and it disrupted the otherwise serene environment, which can be a downside if you're sensitive to noise and which can easily happen as the space is small. Despite this, the friendly and attentive staff ensured a pleasant experience, refilling my water so many times (thank you!!).

    Brussels sprouts
    Dana B.

    We had the best evening here! Like a true Portlandia (in the best way) evening, arriving early, just after 4pm. We easily found street parking directly across the street from the hotel entrance. (The Driftwood is located inside of Hotel Deluxe.) We decided to come here to have a drink before going to a concert at the Tiffany Center which is located just across the street. When we entered the very dark bar, it was immediately such a vibe, an old school, mid century lounge vibe. There was just one couple seated at the bar and one other table seated in the loungey area so we basically had our pick of seats and we chose what I consider to be the best seat in the house, at the back in the center, perfect for people watching. The mid century vibes are complete with cozy booths, wood paneling, river rocks and driftwood. It really is like stepping back in time. We ordered drinks, a Smoking Gun for the hubby and a glass of red wine for me, as well as appetizers - the olives with focaccia, shoestring potatoes and the Brussels sprouts. Everything was so good! Like this isn't bar food. This is upscale lounge/restaurant quality, gourmet food. Service was outstanding, very kind and attentive. We were just about to close our tab and head over to the concert venue, when a set of two tables walked in talking about how the concert was canceled. We were like what? What concert? Surely not the concert we were planning to attend. But oh yes, it was our concert that had been canceled. :( So we decided to stay for dinner and we ordered the steak frites and bone marrow which was incredible! The bone marrow had pickled red onion and some other fresh herb making it taste fresh & vibrant. Two nice tables sat on either side of us, each with out-of-towners, who we struck up nice conversation with. After our neighbors left, we started looking for nearby places to grab dessert, when our server came over and asked if we were interested in dessert. I said yes but it isn't on your menu, which she confirmed and then told us the offerings - cookie skillet with vanilla ice cream, apple crisp, chocolate mousse and a Marion berry cheesecake. We opted for the chocolate chip cookie and it was freshly baked but a little too salty for me. (And I'm a salty biatch,lol). Anyway, we had a really great evening. Our disappointment of the concert being canceled quickly turned into the joy of being able to enjoy the vibe, atmosphere, great food, service and the company of others. :)

    Clint Eastwood- nasty.
    Mike G.

    Pro- so dark you could sneak your lover in and no one will see either of you. Cons- service: bartender more interested in keeping an eye on the server, and her him. Cocktails - the Clint Eastwood was barely cold, tasted medicinal, and was nasty as was the Spanish coffee. Beer was good though Food - $22 dollar cheeseburger and fries at Happy Hour? Okay on taste, not big enough to share Whiskey- pricing is wonky so beware of coming here for anything "allocated / special". People- Weller Special Reserve isn't special. Not is Blanton's - and 24 bucks for Blanton's? Nope Won't return unless I'm trying to to be seen by anyone in the dark and I'm having beer.

    Shawn A.

    Small quaint place - very nice service, very small and dark. Cool menu and comfy couches.

    Anthony A.

    I love the atmosphere here, dark, typically loud enough that no one hears what you're saying at your table. Good bar staff, always helpful and willing to explain menu items. The menu is decent for a late night stop. The menu has a special item...order the fries or as they call it Shoestring potatoes!!! They're made with a side of bacon fat hollandaise. Last time there, I order it twice within the hour. Great place to stop in for a drink and bite when you're out late.

    Renee A.

    We were looking for a place to grab a bite to eat after getting out from seeing a play in downtown Portland. I searched Yelp to help find something close by and still open. Yes, the sidewalks roll up early here in Portland - even on a Friday and Saturday evening. With luck - Driftwood Room came up with great reviews and it was still open for another 45 minutes! Let's do this! We drove over and found parking across the street out front. The building is relatively unassuming on the outside. The bar is located inside The Hotel deluxe. It has a throw back 50s swanky vibe as you walk up the stairs into the hotel. The bar is small, but quaint and classy. I immediately was pleased and we were lucky to find an open table at the back of the bar. The setting is intimate with leather couch/ bench running through the back half of the small area. There are candles on each table and a cool decor of wood lining the walls. The service was great. We were warmly greeted and provided the menu which has a great cocktail list, full bar and bar bites. We ordered the appetizer of fries that comes to a bacon hollandaise sauce. Did I say BACON! Amazing!!! We then shared the steak and frites. Again, the steak was done extremely well, depth of flavor and quality meat. The fries were thin and crisp! I accompanied my meal with a cosmopolitan. I am so excited we found this spot and I'm already looking forward to returning and possibly also trying their happy hour. While the menu is more limited, everything I saw looked delicious! They have starters, seafood, a chicken dish and meats from steak to pork. Definitely deserving of a 5 star rating!

    The beautiful bar!
    Yeon C.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food here, wasn't expecting much for what is primarily a bar but all the food I had were really delicious! The fresh oysters, with house vinaigrette, the best I had in Portland! Hurry before this place gets discovered by many before the waiting line starts to form! Get the blistered Brussels sprouts and steak frites! I am trying grilled prawns and marinated olives with focaccia next!

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    Drinks were spectacular. Dinner amazing. Lobster Mac and steak frites. Wow - very pleasantly surprised!

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    Fantastic drinks. Fantastic atmosphere. Ideal location and great knowledgeable bartenders.

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    Great food with a fun atmosphere. Very friendly serving staff who checked in often ho masks sure ed

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    Food is good. Service great. Easy to get into as a walk in for dinner if you arrive before 5:30 pm.

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    We only came for drinks but stayed for dessert you'd be pleasantly surprised when you walk into this place

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    Badass bartenders. Food was good too. Ambiance is exactly what I was looking for. Check this place out.

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    Ask the Community - Driftwood Room

    Do they take reservations?

    Hi Virlie B.! Driftwood Room is not taking reservations at this time, however, we offer seating in the lobby of Hotel deLuxe if you are not able to find a table inside the bar.

    Can minors come to this establishment?

    Hi Rebecca, Driftwood Room is designated by the OLCC for 21 and over; however, we do have… Read more

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