Drift Inn

Northern Oregon Coast


Wood booths mean cozy dining at this very popular restaurant. A decent range of dishes meets everyone's needs: seven kinds of salads, plenty of seafood (such as crab ravioli), pasta, burgers, steaks, sandwiches and rice bowls. Early birds can peck at the raspberry crepes and spinach frittata. Live music nightly at 6:30pm.


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