We came back to Cooper's because I enjoyed my first visit so much, and this time we brought a…read morecouple of friends for dinner. It was Sean's first time, so I was curious to see what he thought...and he definitely enjoyed it! We sat at a high-top in the bar, which was a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Sean got the blue cheese and bacon burger, and I went with the Bolognese. Both were really good, and we all enjoyed our meals. The drinks were good, the service was attentive, and we had a great time hanging out together. And I have to mention it again...the bathroom is pretty impressive! Another really enjoyable visit to Cooper's, and we'll definitely be back....and I totally spaced it on taking a picture of the food because it was so good and I was so hungry, by the time I thought about it...it was basically gone

Service was fine, it's really the food that wasn't all that great. The restaurant has the look but…read morenot the flavor. To start I wanted to try a cup of the steak soup of the day. It came out mushy and salty, not bright or even like a stew. It was more like an over cooked beef stroganoff but it just wasn't good. I put that to the side and out came my taco salad in a stale fried tortilla shell. It wasn't freshly fried, I'm sure it's been sitting there. The beef wasn't seasoned well... idk it was just meh. It was like boiled not fried. Again, just couldn't enjoy it. The food was off. My friend had the flautas or taquitos appetizer. She didn't like hers either, It had a lot of guacamole on top of them and she said it had no flavor so she added salt, still didn't enjoy them. We should have listened when our friends told us it wasn't good and over priced at that. Lesson learned... What could improve is the menu. Maybe slim it down so you can make sure your dishes are quality. Get a chef that knows the difference between a soup = broth and over cooked stroganoff. And if Mexican food isn't your strong hold (cause this was definitely not authentic) then just don't bother trying. Don't pre fry your tortillas, they do pick up a stale flavor. Just don't make Mexican food, it's not your thing and that's ok.

My family and I attended a birthday party at Farelli's Pizza in Lacey this evening, and…read moreunfortunately it was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had. We've been loyal customers since 2018 and have spent a lot of money supporting this restaurant over the years, which made this experience even more frustrating. The service was noticeably poor from the start. Our waitress rarely checked on our table, and throughout the evening we were never offered drink refills. We had to go out of our way to get attention whenever we needed something. For a large birthday gathering, we expected much better customer service. What really stood out was that a toddler at our table was asked to turn down their tablet. Under normal circumstances that might be understandable, but this was taking place in a restaurant hosting karaoke with loud music and the usual busy restaurant noise. It felt unnecessary and inconsistent given the environment. As long-time customers, we left feeling unwelcome and overlooked. We understand that restaurants have busy nights, but basic customer service, attentiveness, and common sense should still be expected. Sadly, this experience has caused us to reconsider whether we'll be returning in the future. Seemed like Karen behavior coming from the manager looking like a chola. Very disappointed.

Very average pizza, especially for the price…read more We tried Farrelli's because it's within walking distance from our home, and after moving to Washington from California about 6 months ago, we're still on the hunt for a good local pizza place. Unfortunately, this one didn't really impress us. This review is only for the pizza since my husband picked up takeout for our family. We ordered their largest size, which is priced at $31.99 for the Perfect Pepperoni, and it barely felt like enough for three people. We easily finished the whole thing, but that was more because we bought it than because we couldn't stop eating it. The pizza itself was just very average... honestly, I've had frozen pizza, like Digiorno's, that tasted better. I will say that the [mini] pepperoni was actually delicious and probably the best part of the pizza. If you're looking for a good pepperoni topping, they've got that part down. Unfortunately, the crust, sauce, and overall breading were pretty lackluster and didn't meet our expectations for a quality pizza. Thankfully, we got 20% off plus an additional coupon, so we paid roughly half of the original price. But there's no way we would pay the full $31.99 for this quality. At full price, it feels like highway robbery. Maybe our expectations are still influenced by all the pizza we had access to back in California, but so far, we haven't had much luck with local small-business pizza in Washington. I really wanted this place to be a convenient neighborhood option since it's so close to us, but unfortunately, we won't be returning for the pizza.

The food is delicious, the spicy chicken teriyaki is just the right spice, the chicken fried rice…read moreis enormous and a good selection of beers. What makes this place special is Aaron. He's friendly, helpful and as jests gently upsells. He really knows his product and his smile is contagious. I have never been let fidd we n by this restaurant.

I ordered takeout here on a Sunday afternoon through Doordash Pickup for my first visit. I called…read moretwice over the phone, hoping to place an order through this method, but no one answered; went straight to voicemail both times. Just a bit frustrating since I know Doordash charges more.. I also didn't want to place the order at the restaurant because I was so hungry and wanted to grab & go :( I was really craving pho and I liked their menu, so I took the chance and ordered both a regular-sized Meatball Pho (pho bo vien) and their Pho with Steak/Flank/Tendon/Fatty, which seems to be their "pho dac viet." On their menu, the price is listed as $15.99 for a Regular size and $17.99 for a Large. I paid $17.99 for each through Doordash for the regular-size, excluding the almost $4 of tax and bag fee.. Thankfully, I live nearby, so it was just a few minutes to drive over. It's in the same busy parking lot as Safeway and McDonald's but it's more on the opposite side, so I never realized it was in the same lot. Plenty of parking, at least. When I entered, the restaurant had plenty of seating but only a few tables occupied, which made me wonder why they didn't answer their phone.. I know I'm being petty over a few dollars but I just want to get bang for my buck. The inside looked nice and cozy, and I think would be a lovely place to enjoy a bowl of pho on an outcast/rainy day otherwise (if I didn't just want to go straight home lol). I was instantly greeted by a friendly employee that asked if I had a takeout order and escorted me over to a small table, where it was already neatly bagged and ready for me to retrieve. Now, the FOOD. I will say, it was absolutely delicious! Everything was organized and packaged well, so nothing spilled on the ride home. The pho was a good temperature: hot enough to cook the steak, but not overpowering enough to burn your mouth. The regular size still provides ample portions, so both my kiddo and I ate half for lunch, and our other half for dinner. I specifically asked for no beans sprouts with my order, so I do like that they provided enough for my son while still following my instructions. I am not too picky about my pho broth, but I can at least say, the broth here was not watered down. If anything, it might pack too much flavor and might deter some customers, but for me, it was savory and divine! I still had to add my obligatory hoisin and Sriracha sauces, so it might not be the healthiest, but i don't care, I slurped up everything! I usually post images of my food on social media [stories], and actually had a friend ask what the soup was because it looks really good. Some people have a finer palette for "good" Pho but for me, pho is pho as long as it is flavorful and there's a fair amount of MEAT! They offer moderate portions here so I can't complain, and everything was satisfying enough when eaten with the broth. 4 stars because they didn't answer the phone but my son and I devoured everything, so we can at least advocate that the pho is worth it! I'd recommend trying out this restaurant at least, especially if you consider yourself a pho connoisseur (or even a newbie to pho!).

10 out of 10 across the board. The staff was AMAZING!!! The food is the best food out of every…read morerestaurant I have tried in this area let alone the best Italian food in town. I had the lobster ravioli and it was heaven. I cannot wait to try everything!! The meatballs were just like grandma used to make. Now here is the only downside...this place is SMALL!! You HAVE to make reservations. Make sure you actually speak to someone to make the reservations!! I can't wait to go back!!!

I heard amazing reviews about this restaurant, and my group and I tried it out the other night…read more It's a very small, intimate restaurant. Recommendations are highly suggested! We called the day of, and they were booked out until 7:45. Which makes sense considering how small the restaurant is. I'll start off by saying that the food was the highlight of the night for sure. But, the service wasn't the best from what I've heard from others. We ordered a bottle of wine, which took about 10-15 minutes to be served to us after the order was taken. Then when we were putting our appetizer order in, the server told us to wait while he handled something else. But, I've heard from close friends that the service is amazing, so maybe it was just an off-night for them. Anywho, we ordered the arancini, arugula and Gorgonzola salad, and the caprese. My favorite was the caprese. The tomato's were nice and juicy and tasted amazingly fresh. Mozzarella and basil also delicious. It was a nice refreshing appetizer. The arancini is a pretty heavy dish which makes sense since it's risotto stuffed with bolognese and cheese. I wish it was hotter, but the flavors were yummy. I ordered the bucatini that was on their specials menu. It was served with a sauce similar to Alfredo but a lot lighter than I expected. It also came with zucchini, mushrooms, and a prosciutto-like meat. It was my first time trying bucatini, and I was definitely not disappointed by it! They had great specials that night, so we were very fortunate to have caught them serving these dishes. We finished the night off with tiramisu, and it was delicious. Overall, I would definitely come back and hope for better service. But the food is something I would come back to regardless.

My husband and I had Mac n' Cheese last night and it was very good. The best part of our visit was…read morehaving Trish as our server, a pleasant surprise since is normally her day off. We truly appreciate her friendliness, her attention to detail, and her willingness to always go the extra mile for those who are fortunate enough to get seated in her section. THANKS SO MUCH TRISH!!!

What a difference between locations! We recently went to the RAM in Lacey with a couple of friends…read morewho invited us along. We had been to the Lakewood location before and had a terrible experience, so we were a little hesitant to try RAM after our first RAM experience. But our experience in Lacey was night and day compared to what we experienced in Lakewood. The Lacey location was much busier, more upbeat, and had a really fun atmosphere. The staff was friendly and attentive, the restaurant was clean, and thankfully the air conditioning actually worked! We had a great time. The food was delicious, the drinks were good and kept coming, and we really enjoyed the overall atmosphere. It felt like a completely different restaurant compared to the experience at the other location. We went in not really knowing what to expect and ended up having a really great night. We would definitely come back to the Lacey RAM and would recommend this location. It just goes to show how much the individual location and staff can make a difference!

We stopped by Esan Zap today for lunch with our daughter and sister, and as usual, it did not…read moredisappoint! This was our third or fourth time eating here, and it has become our go-to whenever we're in Olympia or Lacey and craving Thai food. We were the first table of the day, so we were greeted and seated right away. I also have to mention that the restroom was spotless and smelled nice, which is always a good sign when you walk into a restaurant! I get the same thing every single time...the chicken yellow curry, which they call "My Woman Curry." I still find the name hilarious and interesting! I always order a spice level 3, and for someone who loves spicy food, it's exactly what I want. It's spicy enough to have a kick but still packed with flavor. Not the kind of spicy that just burns your face off and overpowers everything else! My sister-in-law got the duck curry, which she absolutely LOVES, and she ordered a level 2 spice, which she says is perfect for her. Sean got the same curry as me, and our daughter got the beef Pad Thai with a level 3 spice. For an appetizer, we shared the chicken satay with peanut sauce and the cucumber salad that comes alongside it. That cucumber salad is so good! It has a delicious marinade that pairs perfectly with the spicy food and gives you that cool, refreshing bite in between. The service is always friendly, the restaurant is clean, and I really like the decor and atmosphere. It's just a great little spot for a flavorful Thai meal. If you're in the Olympia/Lacey area and craving Thai, definitely give Esan Zap a try. We'll keep coming back!

As someone who is very, very picky when it comes to Thai food, I can honestly say this is one of…read morethe few Thai restaurants in the area that I genuinely enjoy and the ambience is not too bad. I understand that many Thai restaurants have to adjust their flavors to accommodate international taste buds, and I completely understand that. However, this place has a handful of dishes on the menu that actually taste like home and for me, that says a lot. There is something about finding those familiar, authentic flavors that immediately brings you back. Not everything has to be completely traditional for me to enjoy it, but when I find dishes that remind me of the Thai food I know and love, I definitely take notice. Among the many Thai restaurants I've tried, this is one I continue to come back to.

Pros: pickleball indoor and out, additional outdoor games, you can move seating around…read more Cons: food was not great, worse than bar food. Waiter was impatient and unhelpful. Just stood there asking "where do you want this?" Like if you see us getting an additional table..maybe just wait 30 seconds?? It wasnt clear where to purchase anything, not greeted at all, menus were dirty and sticky. Pretzel was DRY, two orders of the kids sliders was pink in the middle, so clearly they arent ensuring they cook food to proper temperature.

This place could be better. It was my first time here for a…read morebday party over the weekend. The food was great, but getting corn hole bags and even getting ahold of the front desk staff was difficult. The guy that was working was nowhere to be found most times and someone mentioned I could probably find him on court. I saw him on court playing and he did not notice me standing there for quite some time and this was not the experience I wanted. Overall hoping to have a staff at the front desk more often and not someone who doesn't pay attention to their customers standing there while they play on shift. I walked over 3x waiting till he got back to the desk and he did not until I asked a restaurant staff to help me out. Nice place to enjoy with friends.

A very small place, but the staff were so kind I didn't mind waiting for a table. The tempura undon…read moreand milk tea was very good! I can't wait to try more.

There are places you enter because you are hungry and places you remember because the food was…read moregood. Cube Ramen in Lacey is the second kind. The noodles have bite to them. They hold against the teeth the way good noodles should. The broth comes through, then the pork, and then the marinated egg with its dark, quiet flavor. It is more authentic than the ramen you buy at the Asian grocer and take home to make yourself. There is something different about a bowl made by someone who knows what the bowl is supposed to be. The room was not what you might imagine when you think of ramen. It was somewhere between a teriyaki place and a sandwich shop. The building was full of businesses and the room belonged to the building. There was nothing wrong with that. A man does not need much from a room when he has a good bowl in front of him. The waitresses understand this. They come by often. They look at the table and see what is needed. Water. Another thing. Anything that is not quite right. They take care of it. That matters. It is a good bowl of ramen, and they take good care of you while you eat it.

Stopped in on a Monday night for an impromptu dinner date and was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't…read morecrowded like I expected, and we were seated right away. Our hostess walked us through the ordering process, which was super simple. Our server, Oz, was great--really attentive--and the rest of the staff was just as friendly and attentive. The inside was clean and had a nice atmosphere. Prices were decent, especially considering we ordered more than we planned. I'm giving 4 stars because a couple of dishes lacked flavor compared to the others, and I wish the fried rice (not pictured) and the Dan Dan noodles came in larger portions. Recommend: Pork & Crab Xiao Long Bao, Sweet & Sour Cucumbers, and any potsticker with chili oil! Overall, still a solid spot and we'll be back.

Craving soup dumplings and bao buns in Lacey? Then head over to Dough Zone Dumpling House in Hawks…read morePrairie. We stopped in with friends and ordered some of our favorite dishes. Recommendations: (1) Pork Xiao Long Bao (2) Pan Fried Pork Buns (3) Pan Fried Wontons with Chili Sauce (4) Sweet & Sour Cucumber (5) Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing (6) Dan Dan Noodles. So good!

Was very impressed with my first visit to this location. The staff were friendly and very…read moreprofessional. Even with their soda machine down they handled customers disappoint ahd questions well. Serving sizes were big and I loved the Cajun fries. Will definitely be back!

If it wasn't for my last visit, this would have been a 5-star review. I hope this was an aberration…read moreand the quality of the tenders is not slipping. I wondered if now that they've been open awhile they are now serving smaller tenders? The chicken - I have dined here 7-8 times since it opened. With the exception of my most recent visit for dinner on 7/10/26, the tenders were big, well-seasoned, juicy and crispy. I was disappointed on the last visit. The tenders were much smaller, were overcooked, and dry. I hope this was a one-off, because I would hate to see the food quality go downhill. The fries - the hand-cut, perfectly cooked and seasoned fries are amazing. The servings are huge, and the fries are hot & crispy. They serve the best fries I've tasted. The condiments - I love the condiment bar! They offer a wide variety of sweet, savory, spicy dipping sauces which you pump into serving cups and come back for more! The fountain beverages are also self-serve with free refills. The custard - I've only ordered the custard once. We took it home and it was very good. You won't be disappointed. However, right across the parking lot is Humble Cow ice cream and, given the choice, I definitely prefer Humble Cow. Service - the service is always efficient and friendly. I like that they bring the food to your table as soon as it's ready, so it's always fresh & hot. Atmosphere - the restaurant and tables have been clean on every visit. They have some TVs for watching games. The high ceilings make it overly loud and the air conditioner makes it so cold you'll want to have a sweater handy. The photo of tenders was from an earlier visit. They were much smaller on the latest visit.