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.

My daughter lives within walking distance to this restaurant for almost a year but we had never…read morestopped in until now. Our bad! It's actually a solid pub grub. We walked in at about 5:30 on a Thursday and it was busy but still had a few open tables. We were greeted warmly by our server. She recommended the blackberry margarita and we both said yes please! It was delicious. I got the Juicy Lucy and my kid got the Chili Burger which is open faced. They both were pretty good. The total before tip came to $74. The reason I knocked a star off is because the few available tables when we arrived were all dirty, one with plates and cups still. Another thing I see now looking at my receipt is that the burgers were both 50 cents more than what it says on the menu. $1 more is not huge but I don't like the feeling of the "wool being pulled over my eyes". Especially when the burgers are already $20 each. That's a lot of money even during these days we are living in. Will probably come back here, I might need to hit the casino on the way there to pad my pocketbook first though.

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.

First visit to the Berliner left me impressed! It was easy to walk in, grab a seat, and scan…read moretableside QR menus. Bonus - the service was fantastic, beer was fresh, and the food was delicious. We tried the wurstplatte with sauerkraut and warm potato salad, and schnitzel with spaetzel. No regrets - both were delicious! The space was very large with plenty of seating. The extensive beer menu was on the wall, and the staff took our order pretty promptly. It's a great spot for casual drinks, celebrations, family meals, and were welcoming of all ages.

Meh. Food was ok. We…read moregot a pepperoni pizza, and I ordered a Greek salad. Pizza was fine. Salad was meh. We were passing through Centralia and wanted to stop and watch the World Cup final match. One server put the game on the only tv that was near any seating, and at one point turned the volume on. His manager told him to turn the volume off. Several other customers also asked for the volume to be turned back on, but apparently the manager wasn't interested in allowing us to hear the announcers and the game. Service was, to borrow a phrase I used earlier: meh. Eventually a different server came around and asked if we'd like more water or refills on drinks. Probably not a spot I'd return to.

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.