We were in Olympia for a visit to The Evergreen State College and since we were in town, a stop at…read moreState & Central was mandatory. We've eaten here several times over the years, this was the first time we eat dinner here. Fam. Let me tell you, the very reasonable lunch size portions? They're significantly bigger on the dinner menu. Almost disturbingly so Being able to get a selection of interesting regional beers is always a draw, tonight was no exception. And the pretty good lunch menu is expanded for the dinner hour - as well as the portion sizes being expanded. I ordered the fish and chips, my partner ordered the bar steak (which was New York strip), and her daughter ordered the salmon burger with fries. Because it was a special, we also got a giant order of poutine. Despite being in almost at closing, the service was absolutely spectacular. We very nearly had the place to ourselves, so the overall vibe was very homey and welcoming. As noted, the portions were enormous. I opted to finish my fish at the expense of the chips. My partner wound up with a significant take home portion as did her daughter. Couldn't possibly have been happier about our decision to stop in. Since we seem to have a new Greener in the family, I'm sure that we will be in Olympia significantly more frequently. And frankly, I am pretty happy about that, just based on being able to stop in here on the regular again.

Besides having a scrumptious menu, the server at lunch today, Cayla, was amazing. She was…read moreattentive, professional and friendly! I had a turkey, bacon, cheese sandwich and fries. I asked her to box up half as I can never eat a whole one. The ambiance is awesome but be sure to wear your hearing aids if you need them. It's a small place and can get hard to hear when its crowded. Overall though, this place rocks!

Hidden gem. Lots of great choices here, local, regional and…read morenational. A few sours that were tasty as well. The 2022 Bourbon County proprietors imperial stout is the finest of any stout I've ever tasted. The vibe in here is somewhere between classic taproom and 70's cafe. Crocheted art and hangers all over the place. This place is mellow, nostalgic and cozy. I could make it my hangout if I lived up here!

Place is fantastic for beer geeks and non-beer geeks. Mellow vibes. Great beer selection. Lots of…read morepleasant locals. And major props for not charging corkage fee on their array of bottles and cans.

Really wanted to love this place. But the inattentive and semi-passive FOH staff made it difficult…read more They're still a newer storefront in Oly, in time they may grow and reflect better customer service. Pros: Chill lounge/sitting area at the front corner with sofas, a low bar (accessibility friendly) and board games. Big tables to accommodate groups and various bar seating. Large brewery menu screens with large range and the food looked good. Tbh we came for brews so can't comment on food. The Wildman Beer brand was so-so. Some better than others! Cons: FOH staff interaction. Why we love pubs/breweries is because of the chill, friendly, conversational flow of FOH; their knowledge of the beers and/or cocktails, their passion for sharing it with new customers so they come back again and again ... this vibe fell short at Wildman. TL;DR Good for a basic group of people looking for a brewery experience in town with room for large groups. Not for those who are expecting an awesome brewery experience -- a la PDX, DEN, PHX, ATX or SEA.

I was at the Wild Man Brewery in Raymond a few summers ago. At the time I liked the beer well…read moreenough. But when I saw that they opened up a location in Olympia and Steve and I were going to Olympia for a show it made perfect sense to go to this new location. Downtown where our show was is super walkable and this brewery is right there. When we went in what escaped my attention at the Raymond location was that I was particularly impressed with their own mead selection. And the mead did not disappoint in the slightest. The first mead I had was their Oak Aged Classic Mead. Such fantastic balance in body and the oak flavor was truly impressive! I got another mead from the list, the Sneaky Bastard Meer. It's called meer I believe due to the five different kinds of hops they put into it. Great floral and honey flavored highlights! Our experience here was excellent! Steve enjoyed his drink selections as well! Definitely returning for more mead enjoyment!

Food: very flavorful and good quantity Service: quick and…read morefriendly service Cocktails were very nice too, I tried the Bee's knees (a lil too sweet for me) and the Berliner drop. Great plus is kids are allowed until 10 pm and Berliner has a lot of seating. A Perfect place for game day or a fun outing.

I came here during happy hour and had the currywurst. The food came out within minutes and it was…read moregreat. I wish the fries were a tad more salty, but that is just my preference for fries. Unfortunately, I did not have any drinks as I am cutting weight. This place is one of the go to places that my buddies and I come after work so I recommend coming here!

Outstanding! I love this place! Of course it was my first experience of the McMenamins restaurants…read moreand Wow! This place was charming, and there was so much history to feast my eyes on. The service was great and the food was outstanding. I had the steak bites and a salad. I sat at this darling little table for two over near the huge pot-bellied stove. I would definitely return!

Typically a pretty big fan of McMenamins, however this one was not super special to me. I came here…read morewith a group of people to celebrate my farewell party. The food was super good, a bit over priced for the portion. Our server was super friendly and nice.

Really great food. We had salads, Irish Sampler and Fish /chips. Every item was unique and just…read moregreat. All real food carefully made. Good natured service. Charismatic place!

I've been to the WIP many times and have never been disappointed. The food, service and ambiance…read moreALWAYS exceeds expectations. I think that if you were to look in the dictionary under hospitality you'd find a picture of the WIP. After my first visit they have called me by my name - my doctor doesn't even do that - he always asks me for my full name and date of birth! For goodness sake! In particular I want to call out Gabby, she is amazing! Always has a smile on her face and her technical skills behind the bar are, bar none, pun intended! Recommend the Wild Irish Pub without reservation! Keep up the great work!

This Irish pub did something really fun--they feature a pop-up bayou menu with a Cajun chef, and I…read moream truly hoping this turns into a full-on Cajun restaurant one day!! I'm a gumbo girl through and through, and my guy is all about crawfish étouffée, so this was basically made for us. Everything hit the spot in that comforting, rich, "yes, I will need a nap after this" kind of way. And we cannot skip the homemade moon pies--absolutely worth every calorie. No regrets. None. Also, the hurricane drink? Yummy doesn't even cover it. Let's just say it matched the whole vibe perfectly. If this pop-up becomes permanent, I'll be first in line.

Stopped by Doyle's Public House on a Sunday morning with a friend and had a great experience. We…read morewalked in, found a table right away, and were able to order immediately, which was a nice start to the day. I had the veggie scramble and it was both tasty and filling. Plenty of flavor without feeling too heavy. My friend went with the bagel and schmear and was happy with it too. Service was efficient. Our waitress was friendly, and our food came out quickly. Prices felt fair for the quality and portion size. There was a game on in the background, without being too loud or distracting. Solid spot for a relaxed breakfast. I'd come back.