We have only been once but the service and food were great. Will definitely be back to try more…read morethings. Good for families with kids but seems like it would be good space for a group as well.

This is a very nice little spot off the main road. The food was good and very friendly service. We…read moreordered the burger and fish n chips. The burger was too thick but tasted good. The fish was perfect!

25+years ago I had my first ballpark hotdog and it was amazing. I've been futilely chasing that…read morehigh, until today. The jalapeño dog was fantastic! We also had the Tokyo and the nori fries. The Tokyo burger was also very good. Such a unique place. Will definitely be back

I finally got to try Katsu Burger with my son earlier this week (weekday afternoon), and I can…read moreconfidently say it lived up to the hype! When I initially walked in, it wasn't too busy, but it filled up quickly while I was still figuring out how to order. They use a kiosk system where you choose dine-in or takeout, and it's nicr that each menu item had photos and ingredient descriptions so it made it way easier to decide, especially for our first visit. The space itself is small and quaint with a couple tables, but full of lovely art. There's lots of cute anime and Japanese-themed decor, including figurines, plushies, and artwork, giving the place such a cozy, cutesy aesthetic. I also noticed they might be hiring, based on the sign at the entrance. I came here because my cousin-in-law (who lives in upper Washington) mentioned the place, and I needed a redemption meal after being disappointed by another chicken spot recently. Katsu Burger definitely delivered! The burgers here aren't your typical American-style burgers. They don't taste as greasy and sub cabbage instead of lettuce, similar to garnish for a tonkatsu plate. And surprisingly, the photos on the kiosk actually match what you get (no false advertising here!). The employee behind the counter was super kind and helped guide us through the ordering process. I don't think they take cash so maybe that's why orders are placed through the kiosk. For food: My son ordered the Tokyo Tower burger as-is, and I tried the Umami Burger with light cabbage (not a huge fan of crunchy water veggies like lettuce/cabbage/etc.). Both were AMAZING. I have heard of tonkatsu but I had no idea what beef katsu was before this. Thought it was just a regular beef patty, but wow.. it was crispy, flavorful, and just overall delicious. We ordered takeout and didn't even get home for about 30 minutes, but the food was still warm enough to enjoy without reheating. Portion-wise, my burger was perfect: filling but manageable (i think i made the right choice with light cabbage). My son's Tokyo Tower was massive (almost too big for him to handle xD), but we both agreed everything tasted incredible. I was tempted to try a bento box, but I knew I wouldn't finish it if I was already ordering a katsu burger. Next time though! My son already has his eye on the enormous Mt. Fuji burger, so we'll definitely be back. Parking is decent, though it can get busy during the day since it's near a gym and other businesses. Overall, if you're in the Lacey area, you HAVE to try this Katsu Burger at least once. It looks like they have about 8 other locations too in the other towns so if you're not in Lacey, there still might be one nearby you. The burgers are absolutely the star of the show :) I'm already looking forward to our next visit!

Excellent service, average food. I ordered the garlic chicken gyro which was VERY garlic forward,…read moreto the point my garluc-living husband said one bite was enough. The French fries were good. Husband's French onion soup he rated a 6 out of 10. The smoked pork rib tips were good. The lemon drops were good.

We have noticed after a few visits, when we ordered drinks we had better service than if we only…read moredrank water. Also we were seated today first, but a family of 3 came about 15 minutes prior & she waited on them first.

had an amazing time! when I first came! The hostess were very kind and acomidating! the Servers…read moredroped by not too long after seating! I belive My waitress was a wonderful sever named Haylee! Always checked up during my visit and the other servers also helped to bring out the food as soon as they come out it seemed! Was very acomidating! not to mention very comfy as they have a juic box that plays music and can even spend but a few bucks to play some music giving a calm n comfy environment it's not too loud to diseupt but it's there to keep a steady ambiance in the background that felt calming! not to mention the staff seems have fun sometimes with the songs! Left a good impression and an experience that would have me coming back! Ps! The bears are adorable! got a few plushies already can't wait for new ones!

This was our first time at the Black Bear restaurant the manager Robert and all the employees and…read moreservers are super very professional and friendly we love it here we will be back.

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

We've been there several times now. Mike, our server was even willing to do a little dance for us…read more 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.

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?

We loved checking out Chicory. Such a cute space. All the staff were lovely from start to finish…read more The pork chop was so delicious and we were in love with the dirty fried rice. The crispy bits in the rice were soooo good. Delicious side salad, loved the vinaigrette, so flavorful. Definitely will be back! Wish they had later hours.

First we went to Vino downtown (also owned by Valentina) and LOVED IT! And today we are trying…read morehere :) we ordered the asada and cashew green enchilada!! Both get five star! The service here could model after vinos location a little. And the ambiance here is SO CUTE. Over all, Valentina created two of Thurston county's best restaurants in my opinion! I how she opens everywhere. Sorry, the food here was so good. We forgot to take a photo first. Haha

No reservations but still greeted quickly and escorted to a nice table with a view…read more We arrived just before happy hour ended and quickly ordered the guacamole - didn't disappoint! We had the Stack Seafood Enchiladas - they were were fine, also had Prawn Tacos - they were great. Enjoyed the black beans very much! Our evening was quick but enjoyable with GREAT service!

I take everyone who visits me in Olympia to this place for their burger. Hot dang, just thinking…read moreabout it makes me salivate like a dog with a bone. They don't charge an arm and a leg for the 'burg, either, like SOME places do. Beer selection is good, especially the ciders. Something for everybody. There's live music pretty often too. Service is stellar. Helpful staff, friendly like. My old lady ordered a drink and was accidentally poured the wrong beverage. The 'tender apologized and offered to let us have the correct libation along with the mis-poured soldier--no charge. Now THAT'S service. I'll see you again, Ilk Lodge.

Mr. Crankypants and I had wanted to check this out for a while. We hit it on a Saturday evening on…read moreour way home from Bluegrass from the Forest. Aside from pizza, a burger and fries are Crankypants' favorite meal. This one he pronounced good, but not as good at his favorite (insert name of a nice casual dining restaurant in downtown Oly that opened at the height of the pandemic). I wasn't feeling all that bread, so I had a Caesar salad with a burger patty on top. If you're gonna serve a Caesar, it needs to be real (ie, at least a hint of anchovies for the umami). This one was pretty bland and the croutons needed to be crisper with more garlic and butter. They definitely deserve extra credit for sourcing local grass fed, grass finished beef. It's more expensive but it's better for you and the planet. I love really fresh cut fries with the skin on, and these would have been perfection, if they had only been served hot from the fryer. Finally, the beer: I had a pale ale that was just OK. Crankypants felt the same about his. Their glasses are really nice and enhance the pleasure of sipping. It wouldn't take much for this to move up to a 4 star destination. For that reason, we'll probably try it again sometime next year.