Driftwood Room

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. :)

Speed of service is great! They check on you when they need to. They are quick at any requests you have. The food selections are great and they are really knowledgeable about the options on the menu. The only thing I would hold recommend is have the lights up a little brighter. It was really dark in there and hard to navigate the space.

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!!).

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.

This is a cute little small lounge in the Hotel Deluxe. It is dimly lit and cozy. Love the ambience.We did not order food, but we had a couple craft cocktails. The old fashion was delicious and their wine was a decent pour. The waitress, very sweet. The lobby is next-door and it was really busy with the people coming in for Christmas. Parking is not bad, but you may have to wait to get into this little gem of a lounge. Loved it!

This space is so magical, the food and drinks could be awful & it wouldn't matter. However...the food and drinks are good! Disclaimer: we only had beer & wine to accompany our burgers, but the table beside said they come exclusively for the cocktails.

Classy small spot. We got a Manhattan flight plus a Smoking Gun. The server was really nice and the drinks were good. Looking forward to trying more things!

Oof! Driftwood is now my go-to winter bar for date nights or small groups.From the moment you walk in the hotel, you'll experience a unique vibe that continues into the Driftwood Room. Its long, narrow space keeps you moving, hoping to catch glimpses of locals enjoying fantastic food and drinks in the cozy and dimply lit atmosphere.There is excellent bar seating, but I would recommend snagging a small table on the wraparound bench seating. The mirrors and low lights make this space feel retro but modern, with just enough light to catch menu items and speak to servers. I recommend coming here for the happy hour, with the incredible array of food items and champagne cocktails at a discount. Oysters normally run out fast, too.Given the space's ambiance, my only option was to enjoy the absinthe champagne cocktail. I believe that I had two, and wow, were they ever tasty! I also really enjoyed how the cozy space kept conversations quiet, with most people nearby unable to hear what was happening next to them. I will absolutely be back! I need to try more menu items!

I love this place! Came upon it while looking for HH spots and while it takes some time for your eyes to adjust to the darkness once you walk in it's worth it. The vibes is lux, the decor is rich, the setting is intimate. The HH menu is amazing! So many things to choose from, but if there's one thing I'm gonna pick every single time it's gonna be oysters and bone marrow. Their bone marrow is perfectly made and so savory and delicious. My friend I went with seriously wanted to slurp it off the bone lol! The oysters were fresh and the bubbles complimented them great. I. Feel like this place is sorta slept on as when I ask people about it they never have been. Please save me a seat if it blows up!

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!