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Driftwood Inn Restaurant & Lounge

179 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
503-436-2439
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Ranked #23 of 35 restaurants in Cannon Beach
Price range: $9 - $23
Cuisines: Seafood, Steakhouse
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

Best clam chowder we have ever eaten. Fish and chips light and crunchy, and Prime Rib was delicious. Best clam chowder we have ever eaten. Fish and chips light and crunchy, and Prime Rib was delicious.

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Salt Lake City
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Had lunch here and it was great, good fresh dungeness salad, a friend had the chowder and said it was wonderful.

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See 2 more reviews by lwodraska for Cannon Beach
Portland, Oregon
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

There are many fancy places to spend a lot of money in Cannon Beach, but for my money, the long-time great restaurant Driftwood Inn is worth every penny. Many of the people who work there have been with them for years. They have a sense of humor and a wonderful attitude toward the customers. It is always busy and I... More

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Portland, Oregon
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Restaurant was small and smelled OLD. Very old decor. Table was sticky. Clam chowder was excellent, otherwise, food was seriously lacking. Steak lacked seasoning, even salad was lacking freshness. Bread was greasy. Such a disappointment. However, if you like clam chowder, and don't mind the sticky table, this is the place for you.

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Seattle, Washington
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57 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Great for lunch to sit out on deck, can bring your dog and let your true pal relax while you have a tasty enough meal but nothin to write home about. The roast beef dip sandwich is good for lunch.

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See 3 more reviews by MikeandSarah for Cannon Beach
Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Good beers, fast service, lots of food- good bar food for the money in cannon beach. Nice fish and chips and excellent chowder

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La Quinta, California
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I loved the Driftwood Inn Restaurant & Lounge for what it is and what it doesn't pretend to be - besides that might be too much of a reach. This is a fish and chips, surf and turf, cole slaw and baked potato, don't forget the cup of clam chowder type of restaurant frequently found in unpretentious beach towns. After... More

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Escape L, Manager at Driftwood Inn Restaurant & Lounge, responded to this review
16 April 2013

It's so nice to hear affirming responses that tell us we are doing the right thing by sticking to our tried and true culture at The Driftwood. Rather than try to be all things to all people, we have a loyal following of locals and return travelers to Cannon Beach that keep us busy finding new ways to accommodate them.... More

Seattle, WA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

We go there every time we are in Cannon Beach. The food is always the same - darn good. Their tempura prawns are to die for. Steaks are super.

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See 5 more reviews by 320SueS for Cannon Beach
Vancouver, Washington
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I felt like I stepped back into the 1950's. The food was so greasy we didn't even finish it. Only one redeemable quality was the Wasabi salad dressing. The fish and chips came in a pool of grease.

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Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Usa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

The Driftwood was highly recommended by the staff at the Ocean Lodge, where we stayed. I figure the hotel must receive some sort of kickback for recommending it because the Driftwood was nothing to write home about. Don't get me wrong, the restaurant was cozy and comfortable, but the food was pretty expensive and not all that tasty.

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Escape L, Manager at Driftwood Inn Restaurant & Lounge, responded to this review
3 April 2013

We really appreciate the valuable feedback this guest has taken the time to provide us. As with any review, we listen carefully to understand where their concerns reside. We have a very loyal following of people who love the culture of our restaurant and are adamant that it not be changed.While we realize we can not be all things for... More

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