Step back in time at Clayton Drive-In Restaurant, a classic, old-school burger joint located right off Highway 395 in Clayton, Washington. Known for its vintage 1970s aesthetic and welcoming family-friendly environment, this beloved community staple serves up exceptional comfort food with a side of local history. Whether you are a local resident or a traveler making the scenic drive to Spokane or Canada, its cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and legendary ice cream treats make it an essential stop to satisfy your cravings.
Solo dining, Quick bite, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Doesn’t accept reservations
Payments
Credit cards, Debit cards
Parking
Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking spaces
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Nostalgic Vintage Vibe: The restaurant offers a beautiful trip down memory lane with a clean, comfortable 1970s-style aesthetic and interesting historic photos and mementos of Clayton displayed on the walls.
Juicy, Classic Burgers: Guests rave about the perfectly cooked, classic burgers made with hand-pressed lean beef, served without unnecessary fuss just the way a traditional burger should be.
Phenomenal Shakes & Soft Serve: The drive-in is highly celebrated for its thick, amazing milkshakes using real fruit like fresh bananas and blackberries, alongside unique soft serve options like huckleberry-vanilla swirls.
Crispy Side Orders: From hands-down the best golden fries and crispy onion rings to unique jalapeno cheddar rounds and state-fair-quality mini corn dogs, the sides are consistently hot, fresh, and delicious.
Welcoming Small-Town Hospitality: The owner and staff are widely praised for their exceptionally kind, polite, and attentive service that treats every customer like family.
Menu and Product Catalog
Hamburgers
(Made with extra lean beef)
Item Name
Description
Regular
Classic hand-pressed lean beef hamburger
Deluxe
Upgraded classic burger with fresh toppings
Cheese
Classic hamburger topped with melted cheese
Deluxe Cheese
Premium cheeseburger with classic deluxe toppings
Bacon Cheese
Savory burger featuring crispy bacon and melted cheese
Double Meat Cheese
Double beef patty layered with perfectly melted cheese
Clayton Junior
Specialty junior-sized burger featuring bacon, beef, and hot dogs
Veggie Burger
Flavorful plant-based patty option
Chili Burger
Hearty hamburger smothered in rich chili
Salmon Burger
Premium seafood burger alternative
Clayton Burger
Signature giant burger with 2 meats, 2 bacon, 1 hotdog, 1 cheese, ketchup, mustard, relish, onion, pickle, lettuce, and tomato
Additional Meat-Bacon
Extra portion of signature meat or crispy bacon
Sandwiches
Item Name
Description
Crispy Chicken
Golden-fried chicken breast served on a fresh bun
Grilled Cheese
Classic, perfectly melted gooey cheese sandwich
Fishwich
Crispy fried fish fillet sandwich
Country Fried Steak
Hearty, savory country fried steak sandwich
Grilled Chicken
Juicy grilled chicken breast option
Basket Items
(Fried in clean canola oil)
Item Name
Description
Chicken Strips & Fries
Tender, wonderful chicken strips served with crisp fries
Fish & Fries -> COD
Flaky, great-tasting cod fillets paired with hot fries
Clams & Fries
Crispy fried clams served alongside a portion of fries
Shrimp & Fries
Golden fried shrimp basket with a side of fries
Mini Corndogs & Fries
Above state-fair quality mini corn dogs paired with fries
Dinosaurs & Fries
Fun dino-shaped chicken nuggets and fries, a hit for kids
Side Orders & Extras
Item Name
Description
Fries
Hands-down the best fresh, hot, and crispy fries (Available in Small, Medium, Large)
Tator Tots
Golden-brown, crispy potato tater tots (Available in Small, Medium, Large)
