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- KKristiPortland / Oregon •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThis is our favorite lunch spot in the area! We hope to make it for dinner soon. The food is wonderful- especially the crab and shrimp dip . Every meal we've had was wonderful, and the desserts are great also.More infoAnthony's Hearthfire Grill - OlympiaPrice: Moderate• Steak• Olympia•4.5
- TTedSeattle / Eastern Washington •16 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe have visited Swing Wine Bar several times to enjoy their great patio/view but this was our first experience with their wine cellar. Great space for a quiet dinner. Perfect for date night, or a quiet conversation. Food, wine, and service were all excellent. Wonderful Valentines Day!More infoSwing Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Olympia•4.7
- KKATHLEENSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoOur server Loni, was such a joy and helpful with our questions about an entree and in suggesting an ale for my husband. She was quick to bring each course, but we weren't rushed even though it was a holiday. The seafood was delicious!More infoAnthony's HomePort - OlympiaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Olympia•4.7
- DDeonneSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoThe two servers working were very knowledgeable and had great food and beverage suggestions. Everything was perfectly timed and the food was amazing! We had the calamari, ahi, goat cheese salad, bib beat salad, black cod, and scallops. It was my husband’s birthday …they were so sweet and had a card on the table and they bought his drinks. We had the opportunity to chat with one of the servers at the end of our meal, she was absolutely lovely!!More infoDockside BistroPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Northwest)• Olympia•4.6
- AAngeliaVIPAustin •12 reviews5.0Dined on 2 Feb 2025Bert was the best! Made sure all 10 of us were taken care of. We had a great family meal.More infoRed Lobster - OlympiaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Olympia•4.2
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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 Gardner's
The best vegan restaurants in Olympia are Anthony's HomePort - Olympia, Anthony's Hearthfire Grill - Olympia and Swing Wine Bar
The best vegetarian restaurants in Olympia are Swing Wine Bar, Gardner's and Anthony's Hearthfire Grill - Olympia
The restaurants with the best service in Olympia are Gardner's, Anthony's HomePort - Olympia and Swing Wine Bar
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Olympia are Gardner's, Swing Wine Bar and Anthony's HomePort - Olympia
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