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- PPaulaSeattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAlways a warm, welcoming space to share some delicious food and a great cocktail, or two! It is our go to place when we want to feel comfortable, yet still a bit spoiled. Tom at the bar is a fun bartender who crafts cocktails with care. Simply a great ambiance, even on cold, dark, winter nights!More infoSwing Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Olympia•4.8
- MMalcolmSeattle / Eastern Washington •18 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe met our daughter for lunch and the food and service was great as always.More infoDockside BistroPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Olympia•4.7
- DDebbieSeattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat service and food as usual! Perfect for lunch or dinner as it’s our favorite place to go! Seated by the water view and wait persons were excellent and above expectations!More infoAnthony's HomePort - OlympiaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Olympia•4.8
- MMichaelSeattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoServer and front desk were great. They were able to adjust the overhead light for my wife. The fish and chips (fish part) was a bit overdone. I would have sent it back but was hungry. My wife's shrimp were great as usual.More infoAnthony's Hearthfire Grill - OlympiaPrice: Moderate• Steak• Olympia•4.6
- VVickiHawaii •5 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 16, 2024Nice and warm on a chilly evening! Ambiance, delicious and original food made it extra nice! Highly recommend for a nice slow evening. Even though we were catching a show, we had time to enjoy. Our waiter made sure to move things along so we could enjoy our experience without being too rushed, but get out on time!More infoOctapas CafePrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Olympia•4.6
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Discover Olympia
Sixty miles southwest of Seattle at the southern end of Puget Sound is Olympia, Washington state's capital city. A fine arts hub, the city is equally well-known for its eclectic shopping and dining scene. Complement regional faves like fish-and-chips, all things meat and potatoes, and sandwiches and barbecued burgers topped with Walla Walla sweet onions (the state veggie) with sustainably sourced baked goods, homemade tamales, and crepes filled with chocolate hazelnut sauce and poached pears. Looking for hearty yet affordable eats coupled with platefuls of calorie-rich (but oh so good!) sides? In the mood for romantic European cuisine paired with award-winning wines? Prefer gluten-free alternatives? It's all here. And while Seattle gets all the coffee buzz, Olympia has a robust coffee culture that includes one-of-a-kind java blends.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Olympia is Red Lobster - Olympia
The best vegan restaurants in Olympia are Anthony's HomePort - Olympia, Swing Wine Bar and Octapas Cafe
The best vegetarian restaurants in Olympia are Anthony's HomePort - Olympia, Anthony's Hearthfire Grill - Olympia and Octapas Cafe
The restaurants with the best service in Olympia are Red Lobster - Olympia, Gardner's and Dockside Bistro
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Olympia are Red Lobster - Olympia, Dockside Bistro and Anthony's HomePort - Olympia
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