Very much enjoyed our last prixe fixe adventure dining at Chicory last night! Le Reveillon!! Each…read morecourse was a wonderful surprise, as usual. Staff were amazing. So sorry to see you close, but will look forward to seeing you again in downtown Oly at the new "Gold Standard" soon

The ambience is beautiful inside…read more The best part of the Baked Eggs dish was the cheese. The cheese was so flavorful, creamy, and delicious. Next best was the bread - it was perfectly soft inside with a crispy crust. Between how oily the dish was and my nose running from the increased spice as I continued eating, I wouldn't return for this dish. The eggs weren't noticeable in appearance or taste- I had to search for them. The "creamy grits" were creamy, but the black pepper taste was STRONG. Definitely ordered the side for the "creamy" factor, hoping when the server said harissa in the eggs would have a mild spice, that the grits would calm my mouth. The amount of pepper made this unsuccessful. But if you like black pepper a lot then you'll enjoy them. My son enjoyed the beignet's. The server was also the host and he was kind. It was easy to get his attention when needed. I didn't see anyone with a grin on their face after taking bites of their food. I looked around quite a bit out of curiosity. So for ambiance, kind and prompt service, and the possibilities of the menu I gave it 4 stars. We only tried the few things I mentioned. I did also appreciate the bottle of water ready on every table. Note that there is no kids menu and it's mostly table seating. So maybe try on your own or with other adults, and leave the kids at home?

The entrance is tucked away and then you enter a small, but tall space so you don't feel…read moreclaustrophobic. The music wasn't too loud so you weren't shouting. Almost every table was full. Cozy atmosphere. There were 3 employees that night, the woman who initially waited on us actually appeared to roll her eyes when we ordered. She seemed pretty rushed and just didn't want to work that night or something. The bartender was friendly and came for our second round and he actually seemed more welcoming and friendly. The drinks menu is a bit small (compared to other nearby bars). We got 5 drinks, one espresso one which wasn't great and the rest were alright. Nothing that made us go "Oh man, try that!" but they weren't bad either. The food, looks better than normal bar food, which I loved. We ordered "Balls of Gibralter" - North African meatballs, which were *SO GOOD*, so delicious EXCEPT the texture. The flavors were all amazing, but it was as if there was too much egg and not enough breadcrumbs because it gave the impression of being wildly undercooked, even though you could see no pink. If they were firmer, they would've been perfect. They seem to have a rotating grilled cheese special I wouldn't mind checking out next time. The ambiance-lovely. The service - meh The drinks - average The food - has a lot of potential

This was such a great find on our way to the theater! It's an old bank building and you can sit in…read morethe vault! Beautiful inside! They have a very unique and creative cocktail menu plus some amazing small plates! Our bartenders were so fun and friendly!

Staff was very welcoming and drinks were great. Loved the Trapper Keeper menu and the overall vibe…read more Will definitely be back to explore more of the drink menu. Check out @passmeyourplate on IG

This is a must if you're in Olympia! It had speakeasy vibes and is very small so you can't help but…read moremake friends with everyone sitting at the bar! The bartenders are very friendly and happy to concoct your perfect cocktail or you can order one of their many cocktails listed in the Trapper Keeper! Such a cool idea to use that and read about all the different cocktails! Plus they give you a multicolor pen for doodling in it! I had a great time here and met some great people!

Super fresh oysters, amazing house cocktails, and well prepared seafood entrees. Amazing food on…read morethis small and seasonal menu. Service was phenomenal; very helpful and answered all our questions. Modern feel in the restaurant and the bar tops (cocktail and kitchen views) were both hopping. Definitely recommend this spot for local and fresh seafood.

Seafood is my fav, especially after living in New Orleans for 2 decades. Needless to say I was…read moreexcited to check this place out. Beautiful place. Our server was amazing. We did have to wait for our order for a while though. I ordered baked oysters. There was no word on a menu on how many oysters will be on a plate. Beautiful presentation, tasty BUT... I got 4 tiny oysters. Definitely overpriced. I didn't order anything else not being sure how big the portions will be.

This place is rad. They have drinks and music (live in the back if you time it right) and a lot of…read morecool booths to sit and hang out. Would definitely go here again! I'd be there all the time if it was in my home town. Loved it!

Service was a little slow and the bar was dead. my fiancé and i went in for the wonky tonk thing…read morebecause we love music and just was immediately stared down like we didn't belong. overall vibe just weird for downtown olympia

The Tri-Tip was amazing! We are definitely coming back. Fish & chips were good as wellread more

Had a lovely brunch with my good friends. Uptown Grill is halfway between us now that I've moved to…read moreVancouver, WA, so she drive from Seattle & we meet for Sunday brunch. It was my lucky day, I found parking right outside the front door! The downtown is super cute and decorated for Christmas & quite busy with shoppers so my friends had to park a few blocks away. The food was great. We split the French toast sandwich and a side of bacon. Tasty! I drank a coffee and it was delicious. My friend had a mimosa. I would definitely go back!

This is my "go to" martini place in Olympia! The drinks are well made and balanced. I always get…read morea gin martini. The bartenders are friendly and the service is great. I'm never waiting. It also has an old school atmosphere. Perfect for a martini after dinner.

Checked this place out last night! The atmosphere was cozy. Definitely not busy for a Saturday…read morenight when they first opened. Drinks were good but would love to see more martinis on the menu.

Really enjoyed the ambiance and the food was very tasty. The poblano cashew enchiladas, Valentina's…read moremargarita, and chips and salsa were so good!! Excellent service. Our server, Nicole, was great, and welcoming. Tuesday evening wasn't very busy. Would absolutely dine here again.

I took my girlfriend and I here for her birthday dinner and I will say the service was very good…read more The staff was friendly and attentive. The dim lighting and colors of the restaurant are a great vibe. It feels romantic. My girlfriend got the carne asada & I got the habanero enchiladas. My only major complaint, is that the habanero enchiladas were not spicy at all. The flavor was great. But I found myself wanting to ask for Tapatio or something to douse them with as well. Our server had disappeared before our food arrived and I was honestly too hungry to wait. But she didn't come back to check on us for probably 15 minutes after someone else brought our food, unfortunately. The carne asada was delicious though. Very tender and the seasoning was perfect. Will definitely be coming back.

Best bar staff in the city. Pool tables and cold beer. What else do you need? They have…read morenon-alcoholic beer from 3 magnets brewing if that's your thing.

The vibe in this place is just right. Low lights, enough…read morenoise to fill the space while still making it easy to hear your conversation, plenty of comfy seating, prompt but unobtrusive service, and fun 50s decor made Brotherhood a very enjoyable spot. We visited in December so the red and green lanterns hanging from the ceiling fit right in with the Christmas garlands strung around the bar. We loved the vibrancy and pointed out the cool retro lamps and fancy velvet paintings of matadors. We got boozy hot chocolates to close out a bar-hopping evening. They were tasty, if slightly less hot than we would've liked. Also not a fan of the place being cash-only, not least because I didn't see the bartenders wash their hands after handling the cash.

Held my mother's 80th birthday brunch in the lake room at Octapas.... Wonderful service, great…read morefood, and they took the best care of all the 80+ year old guests'

We tried this place while in Olympia looking for something new, and it was definitely worth the…read morewalk. The interior is amazing--honestly such a surprise compared to the outside, which doesn't really hint at what's waiting inside. You have to go in. The food was great, drinks were good, and everything was so enjoyable that my guy and I honestly don't even remember exactly what we ordered. Not because it wasn't good--but because we completely finished everything. No takeout boxes needed. The service could have been better, but it also felt like they were short-staffed and doing their best to keep things moving. Overall, a great find and we'd go back again. Thank you.