Our hot dogs were honestly fantastic. Love the bread and the homemade pickles. Our server was so…read moresweet and attentive.

After a long drive we stopped in Kalama to stretch our legs and get lunch. Walking by this venue…read morethe posted menu looked so appealing we decided to go in. It was Tuesday, we entered around 12:15, two of six tables plus bar seating were empty. The bartendress verbally greeted us and told us to take a seat anywhere. She gave us menus and glasses of water. We proceeded to watch her tend to the 4 tables of customers on her own. We waited about 10 minutes before she came and took our drink and food order. By this time there were 5 tables of customers. We soon realized that she was the only employee tending to the venue, saw no cook in the back. Took 20 minutes to receive our ordered drinks and 35 minutes to receive our lunch. I ordered the brisket tacos and my spouse ordered the salmon tacos. From our observation as she prepared our lunch, everything came out of a refrigerator and reheated. On her way over to our table she realized she forgot the small side of chips that came with the tacos. The brisket was nothing special and had no flavor. My husband enjoyed the salmon, however no smoked flavor. By the time we received our food there were only 2 tables of customers and the other tables sat dirty. A couple came in, came to the bar and stood for about 5 minutes before the sole employee could address them because she was busy with food prep. A woman with a laptop sitting at the bar suddenly got up and began busing the dirty table so the couple could sit down. Please not she made no contact with the new customers. I realized then she had something to do with the venue as she was talking with the employee about a supply order. As a former restaurant manager I truly understood keeping labor costs down, but this was lunch time and she sat at the bar the entire time we were there and did nothing to assist this sole employee until she looked up and realized all the dirty tables. Food prep, order taking and busing during lunch hour was left up to individual. The sole employee was friendly and delivered great customer service. If I was in town again, this would not be a place I would return to. Maybe weekends there are more personnel on duty. Providing lunch service with one person is questionable but not my decision to make, as a customer I wasn't impressed.

After weeks of traveling all I wanted was some simple comfort food done well and that's exactly…read morewhat I found at The Salty Beaver. I ordered the Beaver Dam with cheddar and mozzarella for pickup. When I stopped in to grab it I got a chance to look around and this place has a fun, neighborhood vibe with a bar, seating and games like pool and darts that make it seem like a good hangout spot. The food was excellent. No frills, just tasty. The bread was perfectly toasted, the cheese was gooey and satisfying, and every bite hit the spot. After so many disappointing meals on the road, I was refreshed to have something so simple that was so well executed. It was exactly what I wanted. I found myself slowing down just so that I could savor every bite and by the time I finished I was seriously considering going back for another sandwich. If that doesn't tell you how good it was. I don't know what will. They absolutely nailed it and if I lived in the area, I would be here all the time. If you're looking for some good simple comfort food at a welcoming local spot, this is the place.

If I could give less the 1 star i would. Horrible service. Waited 40+ minutes to get wifes salad…read more Beaver balls had no flavor, burger was 3/4 inch thick as a smashed burger, bun was so soggy I had to take off the bottom just to try and eat it. Onion rings were cold. Pizza has almost no flavor. Felt like open dive bar. Best part of the night was leaving.

We are from Longview and wanted to try something new, so I checked Google Maps and Jeremy's was…read morefirst on the list. The menu looked good so we headed up. I had the Pesto Caprese pizza and it was amazing! The balsamic glaze added just the right amount of sweetness to bring together the different flavors. My husband had the NY steak and said it was delicious and cooked to perfection. Our server was very attentive and told us how all the ingredients were locally sourced, which is very good to hear because we like to support local businesses. Lastly, the building is quite beautiful with the exposed brick interior walls. I'm not familiar with the local history so I'm curious as to what this building was originally? We will definitely come back and also check out the market next time.

So Bad It Was Almost Comical…read more My wife and I stopped here for lunch on our drive from Oregon to Seattle. The parking lot was completely full, so after circling around and eventually finding street parking, we figured the place must be popular. Unfortunately, that turned out to be the high point of the experience. The main restaurant was fairly full, so we were seated in a large, dark bar area in the back. And then... nothing happened. For more than 30 minutes. Eventually, a waiter appeared and took our order. Then another 30+ minutes passed before the food arrived. Somehow, even our iced tea didn't make it to the table until the food did. All told, we spent roughly an hour sitting at an empty table without so much as a beverage, and about 90 minutes from the time we arrived until we actually had food in front of us. At that point, the whole experience was becoming almost comical. We ordered a cod burger with fries, a Caesar salad, onion rings and an iced tea. The cod burger was okay. Nothing memorable, but edible. The Caesar salad was actually good. The fries, however, arrived cold, soggy and thoroughly greasy -- quite an accomplishment considering how long we waited for them. The onion rings apparently embarked on a separate journey altogether, because they never arrived. By then, we'd lost the will to ask about them and just gave up. The grand total for one cod burger with cold fries, a small Caesar salad and an iced tea? $40.00! We mentioned the long wait, forgotten food and other problems to our waiter. He was sympathetic and explained that they were short staffed, which we understand can make things difficult. But being short staffed doesn't make a 90-minute lunch, no drinks for an hour, cold soggy fries and forgotten food any less disappointing -- especially at those prices. By the end, we weren't even angry. The whole thing had crossed over into comedy. Needless to say, on future drives between Oregon and Seattle, we'll be finding a different midway lunch stop.

Was in town for a weekend get-away and was searching for a veggie burger that was homemade with…read moregood/nutritious ingredients (quinoa, black bean etc). Found Fort George right down the street from our hotel and they had a black bean burger on the menu (whooo!) Headed over for a late lunch/early dinner at 3 pm. You can choose from the wood fired pizza section upstairs (I believe they take reservations) or the pub downstairs (first come first serve) which has a few indoor tables, some semi-outdoor tables that are well covered with a roof and glass sides, or a fully outdoor beer garden with covered and un-covered picnic tables. You order at the counter and then pick your table, they'll drop off the food to you. We opted for the black bean veggie burger which came with pepper jack cheese, guac, some Aioli, and a side of fries. It was very good and exactly what we were craving. They did have a vegan chicken sandwich that looked good but instead I went with a side salad with poppy seed dressing. The salad was fresh and so delicious and the dressing was perfection! Also did a side of hummus and veggies. The hummus wasn't fresh/home made, rather it was from a local place (I believe) and was pretty good. We didn't have their beer but they did have a large selection with varying ABVs and types (the fresh hop IPAs looked extra good); however we didn't see any non-alcoholic options when we looked. We had the ice tea which was fine as well as a Lüp, which was a sparkling hop water, it was pretty good. They also have a gift shop with shirts, hats, beers, and more. They had four (!!!) different types of aged barleywines - we regret not getting some to bring back home. Everyone working was also welcoming, friendly, and helpful when I had a few questions about the menu. Would recommend and we'll come back the next time we're in town !

We had such a good time here. Thankfully, they weren't too packed, as the sun was starting to set…read morewhen we went. This place is huge, btw. They have 2 floors, a bar on each floor, an outdoor courtyard area, and a barn area in the back with two bars and a stage. We caught a live show and thoroughly enjoyed it before driving back home to Seattle. We also hung out in the courtyard, enjoying the large caged wood fireplace, before heading to the barn for the live show. The service was excellent, maybe because they weren't too busy that day, and we entered upstairs, not downstairs, since street parking wraps around the building and, depending on where you park, you'll enter at different parts of the brewery/restaurant/warehouse. We were seated right away and got seats near the windows to enjoy the sunset. We ordered: Shrimpy Bread-this was tasty, but the teeny tiny frozen shrimp they use were not it. I'm thinking even normal-sized shrimp chopped up really small would have been tastier, but also, if you live for that shrimp flavor, this will be your jam. For me, the lemon flavor stood out, and combined with the cheese, it made it so worth it. Yum. Wood-fired pizza-half almighty and half carousel - this was omg, chef's kiss, perfect to share between the two of us. If we lived in Astoria, we could see ourselves coming in for this combo to take home. Really liked the decor. It felt very brew house, with wood throughout and lots of windows for ocean and neighborhood views from up on the hill. Also noticed folks from all walks of life here, families, couples, tourists, locals. It was a nice, casual vibe. We'll be back next time we're in the area :)

This was some of the best food I've had in a while! I was a little iffy about coming here for lunch…read moresince I had been here once for dinner and it wasn't my favorite experience, but I'm so glad I gave it another try. The lunch portions were incredibly generous, especially the grilled cheese and fries, which were actually a kids meal! The buffalo chicken Caesar wrap was a little lacking in Caesar flavor, but where it lacked in Caesar, it definitely made up for it with the buffalo flavor, and it was still incredible. 10/10 across the board! The customer service was also amazing, and the staff were genuinely such a pleasure to interact with. And the little doodle on the bag was just the cutest added bonus! Definitely left much happier with this visit than my first one!

Came here recently with a friend and left thoroughly impressed. We started with the oregano fried…read morebread appetizer, served with a crème fraîche basil sauce and a roasted tomato dipping sauce -- it was absolutely delicious and set the tone for the rest of the meal. For mains, my friend ordered the elk burger, and as a self-proclaimed elk burger connoisseur, her approval means something -- she thoroughly enjoyed it. I went with the pulled pork sandwich, which was good and flavorful, and paired really well with their pepper & cabbage coleslaw on the side. We also split a cup of the roasted red pepper and tomato bisque, which was honestly a highlight of the whole meal -- rich, well-balanced, and worth ordering on its own. Drinks deserve a shoutout too: their non-alcoholic options were great. My friend raved about the guava lemonade, and I had the blueberry vinegar shrub, which was excellent -- bright, crisp, and refreshing.

This is probably my favorite restaurant in town for many reasons. I am puzzled by some reviews that…read morehave had bad service, because in my 8 years of living in Yelm, service has always been stellar. One reviewer commented on the owners wife and her "sickly sweet" smile. While I don't know her name, this woman is as nice as she seems. I take my mother here who has dementia and speaks very slowly. Her and the other gentleman who waits tables is always so kind and patient. I can't decide if I like breakfast or dinner here better, both are amazing! Everything is made from scratch, and different from any other restaurant in the area. Even their OJ is freshly squeezed. When they say they're out of food, it's because they purchase a limited quality of fresh ingredients so that the food is just that...fresh. We love coming in the summer to sit outside in the patio area, with the little fountain running you almost forget that you're in yelm. The interior is very cute, but not very big so best to come early to beat the crowds. I think we will go for breakfast in the morning, hopefully the nice lady with the "sickly sweet smile" is there so I can tip her extra for what sounds like an arrogant customer.

Great Food, great desserts hands down. Also definitely the best brunch around! It's hidden off of…read moreBurnett road in Yelm, but when you find it, you'll definitely be back. It's been under new ownership the past year and a half, so alot of the old pictures and reviews are from a previous owner and kitchen crew.

My wife and I had their fish and chips Amazing food quality and service. I highly recommend this…read moreplace.

How have I not been here before!?! Frontier Public House is a hidden gem! Great service as soon as…read morewe walked in (great seeing you Joey)! We sat out in the spacious outdoor seating area. The drinks here are great! We tried a couple and they were all good. The nachos were tasty too! I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu! Great service, great drinks, great food!

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!

Crave Burger is a solid choice for burgers! It is a very casual spot. Inside felt loud so we sat…read moreoutside at the picnic style tables. There are umbrellas for shade. You seat yourself. The menu has a variety of burgers to try, sandwiches, appetizers, and salads. They have a small selection of beer on tap. I decided to try the traditional burger. I ordered it with grilled onions. The burger was juicy and flavorful. The burgers are big and can be split between two people. The fries were tasty. They had seasoning in them and were the right about it crisp. We were well taken care of by our server. She was very friendly and attentive. Overall, my first time at Crave Grill was great!

We were greeted with a happy face asking us if we're ready to order. I had never been there before…read moreso it took time for me to decide. Menu selections were many --- burgers, fish & chips, tacos, hummus. Love the healthy options. It was lunch hour and they were busy. It wasn't too loud in there so we could hear each other and have fun talking while waiting for our food. Restaurant is small and kitchen smaller but they seemed like the staff was managing fine. I would like to comment on the visibility of this location. Since it's tucked away and a spa is in the front I didn't see it and had to turn around. Consider additional flags to add to where you're at because GPS tells us it's right there and it's not RIGHT there. I decided on fish tacos and I couldn't taste the fish. It felt like I was eating cole slaw in a soggy crispy taco shell. Consider deleting this item or improving how you make fish tacos. Too much greens and mayo where you can't taste the fish. Overall food, service and ambiance was okay.