All the Meh you could ask for. Standard low rent bar with average beer selection and mixed drinks…read moreas long as they have 2 or less ingredients. We ordered a burger and the taco special. It was OK but nothing that would mage you want to go back unless it's just the nearest beer tap to your house.

Pretty much your standard local tavern with a clear emphasis on pool tables and those who like…read morethem. Comfy in a threadbare sort of way, we enjoyed a couple of fairly average burgers with fries as well as two tasty pints of beer, served by a friendly bartender who was kept very busy by an active clientele, at least half of whom were clearly regulars. Overall, nothing special or outstanding but, if you're thirsty and happen to stop by, you'll likely appreciate hanging with the locals for an hour or two. And, in a world of corporate-owned bars, it's nice to support a place that's still independent and has been around for decades.

Place is a time capsule! Felt like I was back in whatever year it was the place opened. Lots of…read morewood covering everything. Pool tables in the back. We were seated quickly by our waitress. Very friendly! We all got our drinks and coffee promptly and they even had oat milk for my lactose free butt. I ordered their giant breakfast burrito. Friend next to me got the salmon dish which ended easily being the best tasting dish on the menu. Our other couple friends wanted to split a dish. What did they do? Split them and have them their own bowl. How nice! If you're thinking of eating here I would recommend it!

Not a good place for an informal group if you want to order food and drinks at your own pace and…read morepay separately. When I called to reserve a table for 11, they asked whether we'd be paying separately and acted like that size of group wouldn't be a big deal. When we got there, though, the waitress seemed stressed and a little disorganized from the moment we arrived. She asked that everyone that wanted food order at the same time so that it was "convenient for the kitchen." As we were ordering food, I told her my husband and I were on the same check. She said no one told her we wanted separate checks (she hadn't asked). Some people's checks had extra items on them. The cod tacos and sliders on the happy hour menu were decent. They put groups of ten or more in the back by the shuffleboard table. It's pretty dark and you can't really hear the music playing in the main bar, but it was fine for visiting.

Came here with a group, the waitress was great and accommodating. We came here just to eat but…read morewould be fun to come here and have a few drinks and play some of the arcade games! I didn't see the back patio but I've seen pictures and there's plenty of room here combined to enjoy a night out.

Again, I write a bad review, 40 minutes to get a hamburger and fries. even when the meal was ready…read moreit set on a back counter for 4 minutes and I had to ask when it was going to be ready. Why when you have 50 people in the bar you only have 2 servers. Why do they not care for the to go orders as much as the meals and drinks at the bar. It makes more reason again not to eat there. The server complained the whole time about not having beer glasses; then she walks into the kitchen and drops a whole tray of glasses and breaks them, which slows the kitchen down more.

Service was extraordinarily slow today. When I spoke to the manager about it she said "yeah,…read moreeveryone came in all at once". Yeah, it's called lunchtime. The fish and chips was overbreaded and overcooked. The coleslaw is mediocre. I doubt I will return, which is too bad as I used to really like this restaurant.

I thought that was the best Cobb Salad and Old Fashioned ever! Jillian, Krista, and Tyler provided…read moresuch warm and hospitable service. Perfect suggestions and so accommodating. I loved the fast and delicious food and beverage. I really enjoyed the lay out and design. It was modern, but cozy in the same way. Very spacious.

This place was hopping. I'm not usually into the club scene or loud music, but my SIL loves hanging…read moreout there and says the music is banging, so we thought we'd check it out. That house band is amazing! So much fun doing covers. We just chilled in a booth and soaked in the vibe. Will definitely be back because the music is great.

I've booked two larger parties here and the staff are so accommodating! It's easy to call and make…read morea reservation. Everything is setup before you even arrive. For reference, one event was 32 people and the other was 14. No complaints or fussy staff. The drinks are yummy. The burgers are to die for! Most of their food is pretty good, but I definitely recommend the burgers. They do live music here most weekends. Cover starts approximately 2 hours before the shows start. If you don't have cash, they have an ATM inside. Most of the staff are super nice. Nicole has been there most times I've been there and it's so great to see the boss taking orders and running food!

O'Malley's is the restaurant attached to the Westside Lanes bowling alley. The lounge is loud and…read morefriendly but this review is for restaurant just off the lounge and overlooking the lanes. The restaurant is quite small, in an area leading into the kitchen. At first glance it seems rather -- bleak. Four tables, a pair of pool tables, a large video golf game. A small counter that once had some seating but now doesn't. It may be necessary to get the server's attention because they are pretty busy in the lounge. Yeah, ambience-wise this place leaves a lot to be desired. But this little place has some of the best diner food in town. The portions are large. Substitutions are not a problem. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Their burgers and sandwiches are burly and always fresh, I am not exaggerating, some of the best burgers in Olympia. Hot food is served really hot, straight off the grill. Fries have to take a minute to be cool enuf to eat. Salads tend to be iceberg lettuce based but are always crisp and fresh. To be clear, this is all pub/diner fare, nothing fancy. The coffee, alas, is the same weak stuff everybody else serves. But for food that will tame the meanest hangover or Jumpstart a miserable rainy day, this is one of the best places.in town.

Seriously solid kitchen, battered fries, sandwiches are great, ton of options. Fast service…read moreconsidering they also cover the bowling alley. Two pool tables, some pinball, and set up for karaoke or music.

Cute little restaurant overlooking Capitol Lake, great for a date night or special occasion. This…read moreis a house converted into a cozy upscale dining spot. It was cold the day went but, if you get warm weather, try for their outdoor patio. I ordered the lemon rosemary hummus (delish) with gluten free crackers and it came out with lots of sliced veggies, olives and pickled carrots and onions. A great value! My main course was king salmon and it was perfect. I ordered a lemonade and was disappointed that the tall skinny glass it was served in was full to the top with ice, so there was very little left to drink. My husband enjoyed the Cesar salad he ordered, tasted like a traditional Cesar. He tried the special beef cheeks and found them to be very fatty and gelatinous. He wouldn't recommend them. They did have a N/A beer option he was happy about. Service was attentive and friendly.

We celebrated my mom's 60th birthday at Swing Wine Bar, and it was such a great night! The food,…read moredrinks, service, and view never disappoint. A huge shoutout to our server, Seth. We've had him the last three times we've come in for family celebrations, and he's seriously the best. He's so patient, friendly, and always makes us feel welcome (and trust me, not everyone is as easygoing as my mom ). He absolutely deserves the recognition! If you're visiting Olympia, grab a flight of local wines, order the cheese fondue, and if the weather's nice, sit outside for sunset. Swing is one of those places that always delivers, and we'll definitely be back!

BRING YOUR WALLET... 2 at 5pm no reservation. Hostess wasn't…read morepresent but a kitchen staff, taking a break, jumped up quickly and warmly greeted us - the hostess came right after. She was pleasant and sat us in the sunshine on the patio. I was sad to see so few patrons. I will review the best part first: THE COCKTAILS: The spirits and craft cocktail selection was huge / the beer & wine not so much. My Old Fashioned was perfect! Food: Seafood Rosé Pasta (bay scallops, shrimp, northwest manila clams, rosé prosecco cream sauce, grilled bread) -- inconsistent cook on the different seafoods & the sauce was meh. Not worth $42.00 Grilled Romaine Salad (white balsamic bleu cheese dressing, gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes, aleppo toasted hazelnuts) -- plenty of romaine, could've been grilled longer / not much quantity of tomatoes or toasted hazelnuts -- basically a "side salad" for $15.00 Lobster Bisque (house smoked tomatoes, roasted red pepper, cream, butter poached langoustine lobster) -- tasted more like roasted tomato / red pepper soup (no lobster or seafood flavors) - there were 4 small pieces of poached?? langoustine lobster on top - I question poached because the pieces definitely had a bite to them. Worth $15.00 -- no. Due to reviews we had the Baklava Crumble (pistachios, honey, vanilla ice cream) -- basically cut up (very chewy, not crispy) baklava tossed over ice cream for $14.00 -- maybe a bad night for this dessert? We like to support small Olympia businesses and will go back for cocktails but the food costs are too high - we don't mind high costs IF we come away satisfied - unfortunately the food didn't measure up to the cost. As we drove away, we saw the "Budd Bay Cafe" was very busy - I think next time we'll have cocktails at Cynara, then cross the street for food and wine. We were intrigued with the "Clam Chowder Entrée" which is served à la minute (Washington manila clams, bacon, cream, celery, roasted potatoes, grilled bread) -- is it a deconstructed chowder?? $33.00 Sorry no pics.

Cynara is a great option for either lunch or dinner, with delicious food prepared with local…read moreingredients. The bar area is also cool, making Cynara a great choice for either a work lunch/dinner or a date night.