Best ribeye I've ever eaten! Excellent flavor and perfect cook. Impeccable, attentive service. Really lovely ambiance and comfortable environment. read more

We've been there several times now. Mike, our server was even willing to do a little dance for us. It was short but fun. Seriously, the food was excellent, the service, as always, was spot on. We started with the burrata and it was delicious. As an entree we had the Beef Stroganoff and it was better than my grandmother's. Excellent evening out. Don't skip the cheesecake. Light and fluffy. A perfect end to a fantastic meal. read more

Food was pretty good. It is very high-priced. Went for a work dinner, not sure if I would want to go back if I were the one paying. Really nice-looking place with amazing service. Definitely a high-end establishment and the experience is high-end to match. read more

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The upscale vibe makes me feel special - but I'm really just here for the happy hour! They wait on you like you are the VIP and I always feel special. The food is amazing. Come have the softest Burger in the land. read more

1889 Prime Steak House - Whiskey sour - Steakhouses Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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I've read mixed reviews about this restaurant over time, but decided to treat myself this evening, a Tuesday. Being a Tuesday, the restaurant was moderately full. All the front of the room staff, appeared to be attentive, and I didn't observe any problems with any of the tables being serviced. I had a wonderful server, Tristan. My meal was paced to my request. It consisted of a glass of Pinot noir, one of the very best friend onion soups I've experienced including in France, the 10 ounce top sirloin, with a side of sauce, and the mixed fall season vegetables. Before tax and tip, the total came to $112.00 (and I brought half the steak home for tomorrow). Do know, since the current menu was posted on the restaurants's website, they have a new chef, and a slightly changed menu. Aside from a variety of steak cuts, the new menu has about 6 non steak dishes including pork chops and fried chicken, plus salmon, etc., so more comfort dishes. There is outside dining available overlooking the lake, which must be pleasant on warm summer evenings. read more

Sat at the bar on Valentines evening around 4pm. The place was getting busy for the big rush. Luckily, we were able to get a bar seat w/o having reservations. We split the $190.00 special with choice of salad or onion soup, split 16 oz sliced sirloin and dessert for one. The sirloin came with a lobster bisque poutine and it was delicious. So was the peach cobbler dessert!!! The service was top notch. Drinks were amazing especially the "dirty politician" martini. The two bartenders were a little slow taking our food orders but they got our drinks really fast. Overall it a clean and inviting place. I would like to go there sometime for happy hour. They do need a big brass railing for your feet to rest on while sitting at the bar besides having to rest your feet on the bottom rung of the bars seats. read more

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Food was good but expected more for service because I was paying prime prices. The service didn't match the food. Hopefully you'll have a better experience than us. read more

1889 Prime Steak House - $200 tomahawk service was slow. Had to ask twice for a refill on our drinks. Food was good. Service just didn't match. - Steakhouses Near Me - Olympia, Washington

"My wife and I visited 1889 Prime Steakhouse to celebrate the holidays. Making reservations a few days in advance was 'easy peasy,' and parking was a breeze thanks to their private lot. Upon arrival, the hostess greeted us with a smile and even offered to take our photo by the Christmas tree--a lovely touch! We started with the crab dip, a wedge salad, and a Smoky Old Fashioned. The crab dip was incredibly creamy, and the cocktail was excellent. While the food was delicious, the pacing was a bit rushed; our entrees arrived while we were still finishing our appetizers. However, the steaks were the absolute stars. Our 16oz ribeyes were cooked to a perfect medium with a beautiful crust and a juicy, tender center. While our table behind the bar felt a little cramped, the stunning view of the Capitol building and the elegant atmosphere made up for it. We will definitely be back!" read more

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I just had to leave a review on how wonderful this establishment is. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left we were treated like royalty. The service was impeccable. The food and I mean all of it; melts in your mouth. We made last minute reservations while celebrating our daughter's Birthday. Honestly we were under dressed for such an upscale restaurant, but nonetheless they were very welcoming and even sang our little one Happy Birthday! I will recommend this absolutely stellar steak house to anyone visiting and we will definitely be back when in the area. Thank you again for making our daughter's Birthday so special! read more

One of the finest dining experiences in Olympia. Sophisticated ambiance with outstanding service. Best steak I've had in years. À la carte sides are enough to share for two. This place isn't cheap though. Fairly priced compared to the competition, yet it comes with quality portions. Oh, and the cocktails are delicious, read more

1889 Prime Steak House - 16 oz ribeye, sautéd asparagus, loaded baked potato and a dirty politician martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Very classy restaurant and indeed pricey but what made it worthwhile was the customer service. Renee took great care of us and made the evening special. We took the advantage and celebrated our birthdays. Colleen who worked at the bar recommended this place to us. The food selection was fantastic and delicious. Thank you again, Renee and Colleen. read more

1889 Prime Steak House - Eating the big ribeye steak with a salad. - Steakhouses Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Quality of the dry aged ribeye is at par with some of the best steak houses around. The ambiance and decor reminded me of The Capitol Grill in Washington D.C.! Lovely view of the state's capitol building beautiful lake laid out like a bejeweled blanket, absolutely stunning! Renee our waitstaff was friendly, knowledgeable about everything we asked her! Clean bathrooms were very much appreciated! We will definitely be back! read more

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Fantastic food, steakhouse prices but that's to be expected. We had the aged ribeye and the regular ribeye. Aged was much better but both delicious, the truffle Mac and mashed were also great. Crème brûlée was the better ones we've had in the pnw, and our server Mica was phenomenal. We will be back! read more

1889 Prime Steak House - Crème brûlée and chocolate tart - Steakhouses Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Tried this place for Mother's Day. Unfortunately, I won't be going back. The three stars are for the great service, not the food. I had ordered the Salmon Benedict, seems simple enough. What I got was two English muffins halves with the smallest amount of salmon, two very overcooked eggs (should have been poached) and sauce. The home fries were also a disappointment, 6 pieces with half being burnt skins. This place might be good for happy hour for the great service. read more

The steaks are amazing Staff is always very friendly and attentive Side dishes easily serve 3 people It's so easy to fill up here. We tried their salads last time and chefs kiss! Love hosting our Christmas parties and celebrations here. read more

1889 Prime Steak House - Beef tartar - Steakhouses Near Me - Olympia, Washington

The food was amazing!! The vibe is cold, and the service was not what you expect when you pay these prices for a steak. The front house manager just walked around not interacting with guest. read more

Good steaks! Over-priced, for the food and ambiance. Service was impressive. Even a steak house needs a few vegan entrees. They have a weak stuffed mushroom option and a basic green salad. Parking was really a problem. read more

It's probably not normal for them but I went the whole meal without being helped once. Plus I was extremely disappointed with the amount of crab they put on my steak. You pay an extra $25 for it and it was so funny the little piece that was on there. Absolutley not worth paying an extra $25. That said, it was very good. The two bites was the best tasting crab I've ever had. haha The steak was solid. I got the New York. Nothing to brag about but decent. read more

First of all Mica is outstanding! She is the primary reason we will return soon. Secondly, the food was perfect!

Decided to explore Olympia and wanted to try a steakhouse. This came up in a search. The site provided great info and I made reservations. Located in a really nice area near the water and the State Capitol. Lots of parking nearby as well. We got there a bit early but were able to get seated. Offered bread service and it was very good. Nice warm bread with whipped butter. Everything came out great and service was wonderful. This place is a bit on the pricey side so keep that in mind. While the food and service was good, I did find it too pricey. I got the Surf and Turf. $50 for 3 large coconut shrimp and 4 slices of NY steak on top of a sweet potato puree and mango salsa seemed a bit high. Hubby's 16 ounce rib eye, again, while good, was a bit high at $62 just for the steak. Sides were extra, and quite a bit extra. Everything else was extra. The decor was very nice and modern. Lots of black which I usually do like. But it was way too dark in the restroom. Lack of lighting. I couldn't even see myself in the mirror. Overall it was a nice evening and experience. I may return, but would order something else on the menu. read more

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My husband and I came here for our anniversary (it was also his birthday, he just didn't want me to tell anyone). I had been previously for happy hour and enjoyed the food, so I thought we could come for dinner. We both love steak, and really looked forward to enjoying a higher end steak dinner. I had the filet mignon medium rare, and it was prepared correctly. He ordered the 45 day aged ribeye, medium rare, and when it came out the first cut was almost completely brown. After cutting deeper into the steak, it was definitely over cooked and more like a medium. The waiter came over and noticed him inspecting the steak, agreeing it looked over cooked. My husband, who I have been with for 6 years and never complains about anything, politely asked for the steak to be returned. Shortly after, the manager came over and said he put a new order in. The new steak came out and this was basically raw (see photo). The waiter came over again and said it appeared to be under cooked. He did offer to take it back to be seared, but at this point my husband didn't want to be a bother and also just wanted to eat his food. For the restaurant being specifically a steakhouse and for a $100 steak, I would just expect that the kitchen would know how to appropriately prepare each cut of beef. I have been to dive bars that could regulate the temperature better than this kitchen. All of the staff from the hostess, waiter, and manager were so kind and accommodating. They handled the situation well. We also really enjoyed the crab dip, lobster tail, and crème brûlée. However, if we could do it over we would have probably chosen a different place to dine. read more

1889 Prime Steak House - "Medium rare" ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Came in for our anniversary. Always in search of the perfect ribeye. I must say this is the best one in thurston county! Service was excellent. Food portions were good. For steak house, I thought the prices were good. Certainly have been to more expensive places that weren't as good. Definitely would come gain. read more

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Was visiting Olympia for work and was told this was the best food in town so I had to give it a try. Upon entering the restaurant it didn't feel like a steak house but more like an event space or bar. Seats were hard wooden chairs and the partitions were temporary curtain type dividers that you would see at a campaign event. Suffice as to say I wasn't too impressed with the decor. That being said the food was amazing and as advertised. I ordered a rib eye medium rare with bone marrow butter. The steak was really well seasoned, juicy, and tasty. It was a bit salty but in a good way. I would say that coming from LA this rib eye was better than some of the top steak houses in my home town like Mastros and ocean 48. The meat quality was not as good as the steak was a little thin but the flavors made up for it in spades. The garlic mash potato's were flavorful. The creamy spinach was a bit watery but also good. I finish every steak house with a crème brûlée and this one was divine. One of the best I've had. Crème was smooth without chunks and the layer of burnt sugar on top was perfect. I do like my crème warm but the room temperature still did the job. Service was excellent. The waiter was very attentive and brought me a basket of bread and butter and refilled it again. I was very happy with his service. Overall I was pleasantly surprised. One of the best steaks I've had. I would highly recommend it to everyone! read more

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My second try on this restaurant this month. Outrageously overpriced. (Good luck getting out of here for less than $150 for 2-3 persons, without drinks and with no sides.) Bizarrely slow service. I've never seen it at a restaurant that didn't look that busy. Last night we didn't even get offered bread while we waited for almost an hour for our entrees. Forget this place. I wish I could. read more

Our server was awesome The food so delicious But too pricey Overall everything was great read more

We've been to many great steakhouses all over the US - 1889 doesn't even come close. Service is lackluster. Everything we tried was meh. French onion soup was a huge disappointment. Want a good steak locally? Get the steak with choice of several preparations at Jean Pierre Three 16. 1889 is too expensive for what you get. Better steak places in Tacoma and Seattle and phenomenal steak spots in NYC, LA, SF, Kansas City and Chicago. Was very disappointed in 1889 and really wanted to like it. read more

Went back for a second visit, just to make sure the first time wasn't a fluke, and I can now FULLY confirm that this place is indeed "Top Tier". We sat at the bar this time, a large party was in the event room, and service was still awesome. The bartender Cameron was very nice and a skilled alchemist with the drinks []. We got the surf & truf, pork chop, loaded baked potato, scallops appetizer (again ) and mixed veggies. All the food was still standing ovation () level delicious. The Butterfinger Chocolate torte (current flavor rotation) was the stuff of legend. Seriously, the flavor combo and richness are A-1, so save room. The GM Elijah was awesome as well having us pair it with red wine that elevated the dish even more. It will make you stop and say "Hell yeah!". If you are even thinking about trying this place, this is your sign to stop thinking and just book a reservation. read more

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This place is ridiculously overpriced. My husband got a $75 steak which came with no sides. I spent $30 on a burger with fries which came out looking like it was kids meal sized, literally a few french fries. Another one of those fancy overpriced places with tiny portions, overrated! read more

The atmosphere is lovely, our server was AMAZING, and the food was INCREDIBLE!! 5 stars all around!!!

Great food, staff, and delicious food. The first time coming to this restaurant. I was very impressed with how new and clean it was. The wait staff were kind and helpful. We sat at the bar first. Great happy hour deals 4:00pm-5:30pm. Reservation needs to be made to guarantee a table. The restaurant was fulfilling up quickly, and with such great food, I can understand why. We couldn't finish all the food, and the leftovers were packed by the wait staff. Location has a beautiful view of the Capital Lake and Capitol building. The 5 star is due to great staff, location, and outstanding food/drinks. I am looking forward to returning again soon. read more

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Good steak and good atmosphere. We came here for an anniversary and everyone enjoyed it

Service was amazing. It was just me and sat in the bar. She gave recommendations and made conversation. Both drinks she recommended and they were amazing. Went with the crab dip. wow! Best in town. Then had the Surf and Turf. That was amazing. Staff 10 's Food 10 's Environment 10 's I will come back again. read more

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Celebrated our first anniversary at 1889 Prime Steakhouse and it was so awesome!! The atmosphere is beautiful, the service was perfect and the food was amazing!! I definitely recommend this restaurant read more

Tristian was our server, he was absolutely incredible as was the head waiter (didn't catch his name). Tristian had excellent recommendations on the dishes and drink pairings and very friendly overall. Our food was great as well, I had the elk which was outstanding and my wife had the dry aged rib eye again and it was a night and day difference from our initial experience. We will definitely be back again and a thank you to the owner Drew for reaching out to have us return for another visit to dine. Again, much different experience than our first and would be happy to return again. read more

Wow, what an amazing experience!! My husband and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary today and booked a table here for dinner. I've been wanting to eat here since they opened. Everything from the wait staff, to the food, to the ambiance was top notch!! It's definitely a special occasion type of place for us and well worth the splurge. Our server, Tristan, was very attentive and super friendly. He comped our affogato dessert as an anniversary gift. We ordered the burrata caprese as an appetizer and it was the most incredible interpretation I've ever tasted. I ordered a NY strip steak and my husband ordered the special of the day, which was fresh grilled halibut with scallops and bok choy. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll take his word for it since I'm not a seafood eater. We also ordered the wild mushroom risotto as a side to share...delicious! To top off our meal, we shared an affogato dessert. A perfect ending to a perfect meal. This was, by far, one of the best meals we've eaten at a restaurant. Kudos to the chefs, servers, and anyone else involved. We were gazing into each other's eyes and talking the whole time without our phones, so I didn't even take any photos. I've posted some snips of their online menu for reference. Highly recommend this establishment for a special occasion. They also have good happy hour from 4pm-5:30pm. read more

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We ate here last night and were thoroughly disappointed. When we arrived there were numerous open tables but they wanted to seat us at the one by the bathroom doors. We asked to sit elsewhere and they acted like it was putting them out. We placed our order and it took over 40 minutes for our meal to arrive. Two had the steak salad and both commented on how tough the meat was. The third had wedge salad with a very dried out chicken breast. Probably the most outrageous part of our order was the three scallops for $32. Really! All of their prices seemed way too high for the quality and amount of food and the slow kitchen service. We won't be going back again. read more

First my wife and I were seated away from the bar but the bartender was our server. We ordered two bloody Mary's which were nothing spectacular and two appetizers scallops and crab dip. So the scallops were $30 and there were only 3 of them for two people seems odd, the crab dip was not comparable to others in town and again $30. My wife was wanting to order another drink but we didn't see the waitress again until after we were done with our meal. At the end of the night $115 with tip, not impressed will not be back to bad had high hopes. read more

Just what the town needed. This is a great higher-end restaurant in Olympia with a sophisticated flair, great staff and delicious food. I've been working my way through the menu and absolutely love the French Onion Soup, Truffle Mac and Cheese, Filet Oscar Style (w/ crab meat) and all of the salads. The scallop appetizer in INCREDIBLE and unique - and the kitchen really knows how to cook a scallop. I disagree with another user about the aesthetics. It's a minimalist theme but classy, flat dark colors. The flair comes in the big picture windows, outdoor seating and nice, private tables and rooms. The bar is also a joy to sit at - comfortable, warm and inviting. Speaking of booze, there's no corkage fee if you're feeling like you need to bring your own bottle the but the bar is stocked with incredible wine and the most legit selection of spirits I've seen in town. The desserts are great, too. I look forward to continuing my way through the menu. read more

Was not the experience our group expected. The hostess and waiter were the best part of our experience. The hostess was very friendly and walked us to our table. The waiter was knowledgeable and very attentive to our table of six. After that it all fell apart if you claim to be a steakhouse they have a chef that can cook a steak. I had already been warned by friends that they consistently have under cooked steaks so, to compensate I ordered a medium well filet - with steak butter recommended by the waiter because the smoked butter was a little strong for the filet. Received a rare almost blue as the center was still cool temp with smoked butter. I properly removed the steak from my plate and placed on a small plate very evident that I needed attention. The floor manager who delivered our food. He made eye contact with me and appeared to see the steak sitting by itself and walk by to attend to the 4 top of gentleman that he spent most of the evening tending to. The waiter came back so I let him know steak was cold and way undercooked and had the wrong butter. He took back to the kitchen - waited sometime - most of our table of 6 was almost done with their dinner when the steak returned this time medium rare re-fired with the wrong butter still on it. So some improvement but not the medium I was really hoping for and still the smoke butter was over powering even with the steak butter placed after retire. Wife ordered the lobster tail - very bland with no flavor - seemed to be steamed vs grilled or broiled. Friend's steak also undercooked but he didn't want to send back his lobster tail also no flavor. Desserts - cheesecake and bread pudding. Fantastic- bourbon peach crisp - Not so much, all crisp no peaches - one bowl had 2 slices the other had 3 slices of canned peach The waiter at the end came back to see how my steak was and comped my desert - the manager never came. Unfortunately, was looking to have a great steak place in Olympia - 1889 falls way short it's not worth the price for WA beef from select farms if your kitchen team has not been trained how to cook a steak to perfection. Maybe they need to train at Texas Roadhouse, Ruth's Chris you will never get a poor cooked steak - consistent every time. read more

We had an incredible dining experience at 1889 Prime Steakhouse! The atmosphere was fantastic and welcoming, and every bite was perfection. What truly made the night special was our server, Tristan--attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm. Tristan's recommendations were spot on, and the service elevated the whole evening. Highly recommend this steakhouse for anyone looking for top-tier food and outstanding service! Want me to make a slightly shorter, one-liner style version you could post as a quick Google or Yelp review? read more