We had such a great experience at Hops on the Hill! We came in with friends and had a wonderful…read moremeal from start to finish. The BBQ was fantastic, and the service was truly incredible. Our drinks came out at a perfect pace, and our server was attentive without being overbearing. They kept the waters coming, which is such a small thing but makes a big difference when you're enjoying a meal. The atmosphere here is warm, comfortable, and welcoming. The decor is beautiful and inviting, and you can tell a lot of thought went into creating a place where people want to sit and stay awhile. Even the restrooms were spotless, which says a lot about the care put into the whole experience. Everyone in our group had a great meal and a great time. We're so glad we stopped in and would definitely recommend Hops on the Hill to anyone looking for good food, great service, and a relaxing atmosphere!

Food was delicious. Tender and juicy brisket. Mac and Cheese was creamy and flavorful. The beans…read morewere perfectly balanced with sweet/spicy The 3 bbq sauces were all very good. Texas, carolina, and marion berry spicy. My wife had a martini that was delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly and did a great job. There was a mix up on the bill with the drink and they fixed it immediately without hesitation. Can't wait to go back.

Food was delicious! Service was a little slow but there was a Seattle Seahawks game on the TV so it…read morewas loud and fun. It's usually not that loud but the Seahawks won!

On Sunday ordered the spicy, deep fried cauliflower and it was really good! However the coors light…read moredraft tasted icky, like strawberry or something. A friend of mine ordered a burger and fries but his order never came. When he asked about it, the server person/ bartender told him they forgot to put in his order. This is now twice that this has happened. First to my husband and now in a separate visit it happened to my friend. Get it together Buzz's Bar & Grill

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.

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!

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.

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!

The pizza is SOOO good, and the staff is always real nice. Been back a few times to make sure it…read morewas as good as it seemed the first time...and it always is! We'd been meaning to try this place ever since we moved to Oly a few years ago, and man we should have tried it sooner, it has become our favorite pizza along with (but entirely different than) Old School. Oly Taproom is a great place to eat and chill, or to meet friends, have a conversation or people watch, and on nice days they often open the garage door type windows making the inside seating feel like part of the outside, which is cool. As a bonus, after your meal, the Percival Landing boardwalk is right across the street, so you can take a walk and take in the lovely views. Besides the beer on tap, there are more in the coolers, as well as some soda options (and I think iced teas?). I'm not a big beer drinker but the staff is always great about helping me choose the right one based on my preferences, and because there are hops in the pizza sauce, the pizza & beer combination is especially delicious. But for non-beer drinkers, the pizza is still super tasty and the sourdough crust always cooked just right.

Had a great time at Oly Taproom and would absolutely recommend it. They have a really solid…read moreselection of beers with a nice mix of local and regional options, making it easy to find something you'll enjoy whether you're experimenting or sticking with a favorite. I didn't try the food on this visit, but everything coming out looked good, especially the pizza. It's definitely on my list for next time because it looked like the perfect pairing with their beer selection. One of the highlights was getting to interact with one of the owners during the visit. That kind of personal connection really stands out and makes you want to continue supporting places like this run by people who clearly care about what they're building and the community around them. Overall, Oly Taproom feels like the kind of local spot worth returning to again and again. I'll definitely be back.

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.