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Private Dining at Driftwood


An intimate waterfront experience on Alki Beach

Host your next gathering in a space designed to feel effortless, elevated, and deeply memorable.

At Driftwood, we go to great lengths to honor everything we love about dining in Washington, seasonal ingredients, thoughtful sourcing, and genuine hospitality. 

Whether you’re gathering with friends, hosting a company dinner, or celebrating a milestone, our spaces are designed to feel warm, intentional, and quietly refined.

The Driftwood Terrace

Intimate, coastal, and beautifully paced

Our private dining terrace accommodates up to 22 guests at one long table.

Open to Alki’s coastal breezes in the warmer months and fully enclosed and heated in cooler seasons, the space offers a relaxed yet elevated setting for smaller gatherings.

Dining Experiences

The Coastal Gathering
4-course family-style menu
$4,000 minimum

The Driftwood Experience (most popular)
5-course seasonal menu + welcome toast
$6,000 minimum

The Chef’s Celebration
5+ courses, oyster course, curated pairings
$8,000 minimum

Full Restaurant Buyout

An exclusive Driftwood evening that is entirely yours

Reserve Driftwood in its entirety for a private, waterfront evening on Alki Beach.

From the first welcome drink to the final course, your event unfolds at a thoughtful pace, fully tailored to your guests and guided by the season.

Our team guides the evening from start to finish, allowing you to be fully present with your guests.

The Space

Up to 38 guests seated

Up to 70 guests reception-style

Full access to dining room + terrace

Dining Experiences

The Driftwood Buyout
4–5 course seasonal menu
$12,000 minimum

The Coastal Celebration (most requested)
Passed appetizers + welcome toast + 5-course dinner
$15,000 minimum

The Signature Experience
Chef’s tasting + curated pairings + elevated touches
$18,000+

Enhancements

Enhance your evening with:

Oyster course

Curated wine pairings

Welcome cocktails

Custom cocktail menu designed for your event

Your evening concludes with a selection of coffee and tea for all guests. * Many hosts choose to elevate this final moment with dessert wines, digestifs, or a curated closing experience.

Booking Details

25% non-refundable deposit required to secure your date

Applied toward your final bill


Start Planning Your Event

Ready to host at Driftwood?

Submit an inquiry below and we’ll follow up with availability and next steps.

Private events are limited to one per evening.