Surfside Restaurant at Driftwood Shores

Surfside Restaurant at Driftwood Shores offers a pleasant dining experience with gorgeous views of the ocean. The hotel is very clean, with a nice pool and a wheelchair-accessible lift. The path to the beach can be challenging, with a mud puddle that may be difficult to cross. The water pressure in the bathroom is generally low, except for the toilet. The hotel's location provides easy access to a beautiful beach, great for walks, with good parking and a short walk to the wide, hard sand. The hotel has a live webcam to check beach conditions, though it would be helpful to have a weather station. Staff members are very friendly, and guests feel safe walking alone on the beach. Guests appreciate the food, especially the French fries and the Cuban sandwich, which are highly recommended. The restaurant is situated at the north end of Driftwood Shores resort on Heceta Beach in Florence, making it the only restaurant on the beach in Florence. The decor inside is simple, with tired white walls and minimal artwork, and current service requires ordering and paying at the counter before receiving food. The restaurant is trying to bring back table service but may need more business. The burgers are fresh and flavorful, with melted cheese and a sesame bun that holds together well. Fries are crispy and double fried, loved by many visitors. The location and view are excellent, and the restaurant has potential to become a landmark on Florence’s only beach. Improving the decor and marketing could attract more locals and visitors alike. The staff, including those at the front desk, are friendly and energetic, providing good recommendations. While some dishes like chowder remain good, others like calamari have been disappointing, being greasy and underdone. Overall, Surfside Restaurant shows promise and is a place many look forward to visiting again, hoping to see it grow and improve.