Shipwreck Cafe

Ambiance - great local hangout just off the 101 overlooking Mud Bay. Always popular...always…read morepopping! Hightop and low top tables, inside and outside dinning available, pool tables and other activities toyed expect at a bar. Service - super friendly waitstaff! Super attentive too! Food - Besides having the usual PNW bar food offerings, having some Korean food was unexpected and appreciated! I was just getting home from spending several days in the backcountry and as much as I wanted a burger upon arriving, I was told a bowl of Bugogi Ramen was a house speciality and some warm meaty soup and noodles did sound good! And as it turns out, it was damn good! Will be back with family and friends for sure and look forward to trying more of the menu! Will update review then!

This is the best beef bulgogi. The bar itself is exactly what you want from a Washington dive bar:…read morecarpet in the floors and pull tabs spanning a wider range than the alcohol on the shelf. Couple that with a beautiful view of the bay and a dish you wouldn't expect from the road. The food here is amazing.

Full bar.

Our entrees: French Dip & Prawn basket.

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The view

Uptown Grill

4.5(527 reviews)

We had such an incredible meal at Uptown Grill! Everything we ordered was fresh, delicious, and…read morefull of flavor, and the service was exceptional. The beet salad with chicken was amazing. It had a beautiful mix of greens, beets, citrus, and nuts, with plenty of chicken. I loved the combination of flavors and textures... every bite had something delicious in it. This was definitely a salad worth getting excited about! We also had a rice bowl loaded with fresh vegetables, feta, and a creamy sauce. The cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions added so much freshness, and everything came together beautifully. Both dishes looked fantastic when they arrived and tasted every bit as good as they looked. We enjoyed beer and wine with our meal, which made for such a nice afternoon together. The exceptional service added to an already wonderful experience, and we left so happy with our visit. If you're looking for delicious food and great service, Uptown Grill is absolutely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back!

We dined here the other day for brunch. No wait time, and we got greeted immediately. My aunty…read moreordered a coffee, but we noticed there was a lipstick stain on it. The server apologized and quickly got us a new coffee! Accidents happen so we were just happy with the quick response to the issue. We ordered the chicken and waffles, Dungeness crab Benedict, and their classic sausage and eggs plate. Chicken and waffles were super good! Crispy chicken, and the waffle was nicely cooked. It also came with a piece of bacon which brought a good saltiness to the syrup. The Dungeness crab Benedict was also amazing! Instead of a crab cake patty, it was just Dungeness crab on top! Definitely prefer it this way because other restaurants tend to skimp on the crab when they do a patty version. The hollandaise sauce on top was nice and creamy and the eggs cooked perfectly. At the end of our meal, we did get the pie of the day. It's a rotating pie everyday. That day, the pie was a blackberry and peach pie. When the pie came out, it was well plated and the crust was flaky and hot. However, the blackberries were still a little frozen on the inside, so I don't think they allowed the pies to thaw out thoroughly before baking. In general, I would give this place a 4 out 5 stars just because service was good and the rest of the food was delicious. The restaurant itself is huge with lots of space for customers. They have a somewhat open kitchen concept, if you walk towards the bathroom you can see the cooks working hard in there. Cool environment and if you're looking for a place to have brunch and drinks I would recommend visiting.

Warm Northwest Blackberry Pie

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Red blend

The Nocturnal Hound

4.9(13 reviews)

4.8 mi

I absolutely enjoyed the appetizer and wine I had here. I will be back for the a good quality…read morecheese, wine selection and amazing staff. I enjoyed wine tasting and a cheese platter in the garden on a sunny afternoon.

This is a cute space with great food and service. It would benefit from some cozier decor…read more We came in on a Sunday afternoon and were the only guests there. We tried the Sunday School Iris wine flight, which came with four 2oz pours ranging from white to red (I loved the chardonnay; my partner loved the Rogue Valley Pinot Noir). We also split the Filbert Sandwich +turkey, which I cannot recommend enough. It was delicious and even came with a side of beans. Despite splitting the wine flight and sandwich, we both left satisfied. It was the perfect amount of food for 2. We loved the dark decor but think it needs more. Some dark hanging curtains would go a long way. We think the hanging art should be lower, with shelves full of intentional books and accoutrement up top. Maybe more of a dog-theme to match the name.

Burratta

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Sunday School wine flight

Iron Rabbit Restaurant & Bar

4.0(705 reviews)

3.1 mi

The three of us had a good meal there. Service was very good. I had the lamb burger that came…read morewith wedge fries. The burger was big so I had to cut it up to be able to eat it. the wedge fries were crisp and tasted great. The person that had the grilled cheese and tomato soup enjoyed it and the person that had the pasta really liked it. The desserts were really good also. I had the berry crisp was delicious and the one that had the chocolate pot de creme really liked it. It could be easy to eat too much as I did but I did enjoy everything I had and the whole family did as well.

The service was OK. Our server was attentive and quick and pleasant but just no enthusiasm. She…read morecomped the food my husband ordered because she saw he barely touched it which was very nice of her so we tipped well. The food was just alright, but I was disappointed with what I got and was expecting more quality for the price. I ordered the Chicken Cordon Who and I was given a plate with a small handful of still-crunchy sliced bell peppers and zucchini that seemed that they had been in contact with heat for all of 30 seconds next to a pile of potatoes that were cold from sitting. The chicken breast was just meh, not very thick, not very moist, not very seasoned, not very much of it. Small amount of sliced prosciutto on top. I just think for $30 this was a ripoff by at least 1/3 of the price; I would expect an actual chicken cordon bleu at that price instead of this quick-service deconstruction. The blackberry mojito I ordered for I think $15 tasted pretty good but was missing the presence and flavor of any alcohol so there was no complexity, just ended up being a $15 refreshing fruit drink. My husband ordered an appetizer (Sirloin Diablo) for $27 and got a small bowl of steak tips submerged in a barely spicy (Diablo?) cajun cream sauce like a soup surrounded by some painfully plain, thin, unseasoned, boring grilled bread. It's not bad or very good by any means and just wasn't his thing, but charging almost $30 for that? At their prices and the way they are presented I was expecting a really satisfying dinner but walked away feeling like I would've been just as happy eating some standard fare at a local diner for half the cost.

Interior

Lamb burger with wedge fries

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Fresh lemonade

1889 Prime Steak House

4.0(125 reviews)

4.1 mi

Locally owned & operated

Veteran-owned & operated

Best ribeye I've ever eaten! Excellent flavor and perfect…read morecook. Impeccable, attentive service. Really lovely ambiance and comfortable environment.

We've been there several times now. Mike, our server was even willing to do a little dance for us…read more It was short but fun. Seriously, the food was excellent, the service, as always, was spot on. We started with the burrata and it was delicious. As an entree we had the Beef Stroganoff and it was better than my grandmother's. Excellent evening out. Don't skip the cheesecake. Light and fluffy. A perfect end to a fantastic meal.

Filet mignon Oscar

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Riesling amazing flavor

The Westside Tavern

4.0(245 reviews)

3.3 mi

Nice tavern in Olympia near Hash and The iron rabbit. I had the turkey sando and tots. Everything…read morewas fresh and tasty. Tots were hot just like I like them. Seemed like a nice neighborhood place.

Five stars - great…read more We went here after pickleball on a Tuesday night. Because it was late, there were not a lot of restaurants that were open. We are sure glad that we discovered The Westside Tavern. The restaurant is a standard bar. You can order food at the bar, or you can sit down and a server will take your order. Service was a little slow, but it was not slow enough to impact my review. I got the Big Easy burger with tater tots. I had never seen a burger served with a sandwich bun, but it worked out great. The burger is large, so a bigger bun made it more manageable to eat. The burger itself was delicious. I liked the tater tots, but they paled in comparison to the fries (my partner got fries with their burger). We would definitely go here again.

Chicken fritters

Alaskan fish tacos

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Cascadia Grill

4.3(663 reviews)

Why did it take me 5 years to finally try this restaurant! It is a vibe and the food is incredible…read more We shared the poutine for starters and it was delicious! They have such a wide selection of food. I had the lemon chicken linguine for dinner and it was a huge portion and absolutely scrumptious. My husband had a steak sandwhich which was equally tasty. We didn't get to try dessert this time as i was too full but will definitely be back! The service was phenomenal, from the greeting at the door and being seated to every server we interacted with. Highly recommend.

Came here to try someplace new…read more I got the Cascadia burger, with blue cheese. It was good but very greasy. The burger was cooked well and had good flavor. My fries were OK - they were not super fresh when I got them. My wife got the Olydelphia Cheesesteak. The meat was cooked well enough, but the peppers were raw. It was also super soggy and greasy, to the point where the bottom bun was soaked through. The taste was good, but the bun was not great. My wife's friend got the hot Italian sandwich. It is a huge sandwich, and she said it tasted good. However, her bun was also a soggy mess when the food came. The server did bring a new roll for her. It did take a while to get our food, but once we got our food our wait staff was attentive. It's a little small inside, so not a lot of room, but that's just the nature of eating downtown.

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The one and only garlic steak

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Peanut Butter Stout! The glass is half full (in need of refill)

Octapas Cafe

4.3(279 reviews)

4.2 mi

Octapas Café was an outstanding dining experience and one of those places where every dish seemed…read moreto hit the mark. We started with the patatas bravas, gambas pil pil (butter garlic shrimp), oysters (both raw and cooked), and a hummus platter, and everything was excellent. The true standout, however, was the smoked salmon Alfredo--an absolutely incredible dish and one of the best pastas I've had in a long time. We added some chopped jalapeños for extra heat, but honestly, it was fantastic even on its own. The dessert was equally impressive, with a cake that was incredibly moist and the perfect way to end the meal. The wine selection deserves special mention as well. They offer a great variety of Spanish wines that pair beautifully with the menu. Service was fast, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit. The atmosphere is one of Octapas Café's biggest strengths. The restaurant features a beautiful, spacious dining room, plenty of outdoor seating, and even a private event space for larger gatherings and celebrations. Whether you're stopping by for tapas, seafood, pasta, or wine, Octapas Café delivers a memorable experience from start to finish.

Sat 11:30 am - no reservations. Restaurant not too busy. The…read moreolder female hostess was not welcoming to us or the party of 2 that walked in behind us. I've encountered her before -- she isn't rude, just not at all welcoming. She asked us to wait for a moment for'something' which turned out to be stocking water bottles and napkins. We felt like an intrusion to tasks she could've worked on after seating us. We asked to sit on the patio in the sun - she seemed annoyed by this but acquiesced. The patio was quaint and the weather helped make it enjoyable. We were greeted by our server (wish I had her name - older lady in tie-dye shirt) she was welcoming, helpful with the menu, and very friendly! We ordered cocktails and brunch and enjoyed both! Dishes (Smoked Salmon Lox & Goats do Roam Tart) & Drinks were all good - see photos for more info. So go -- get past the hostess and you'll enjoy the rest!!! PS - I do remember from a past visit, the Beignets were good!

Haunting octopus ......

Salmon salad

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Wings

Cynara Restaurant & Lounge

4.1(186 reviews)

We enjoyed lunch at Cynara a few days ago. My friend and I had the cauliflower pitas and they were…read morereally good - highly recommend and we are not vegetarians! My husband had the BLT and another friend had the chicken pita; both were very happy. All four meals came with fries and they were quite good also. My only complaint is that Cynara does not post the menu on their website which I find very helpful in advance. Otherwise, it was a great experience with friendly and competent staff who seated us immediately and were excellent.

BRING YOUR WALLET... 2 at 5pm no reservation. Hostess wasn't…read morepresent but a kitchen staff, taking a break, jumped up quickly and warmly greeted us - the hostess came right after. She was pleasant and sat us in the sunshine on the patio. I was sad to see so few patrons. I will review the best part first: THE COCKTAILS: The spirits and craft cocktail selection was huge / the beer & wine not so much. My Old Fashioned was perfect! Food: Seafood Rosé Pasta (bay scallops, shrimp, northwest manila clams, rosé prosecco cream sauce, grilled bread) -- inconsistent cook on the different seafoods & the sauce was meh. Not worth $42.00 Grilled Romaine Salad (white balsamic bleu cheese dressing, gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes, aleppo toasted hazelnuts) -- plenty of romaine, could've been grilled longer / not much quantity of tomatoes or toasted hazelnuts -- basically a "side salad" for $15.00 Lobster Bisque (house smoked tomatoes, roasted red pepper, cream, butter poached langoustine lobster) -- tasted more like roasted tomato / red pepper soup (no lobster or seafood flavors) - there were 4 small pieces of poached?? langoustine lobster on top - I question poached because the pieces definitely had a bite to them. Worth $15.00 -- no. Due to reviews we had the Baklava Crumble (pistachios, honey, vanilla ice cream) -- basically cut up (very chewy, not crispy) baklava tossed over ice cream for $14.00 -- maybe a bad night for this dessert? We like to support small Olympia businesses and will go back for cocktails but the food costs are too high - we don't mind high costs IF we come away satisfied - unfortunately the food didn't measure up to the cost. As we drove away, we saw the "Budd Bay Cafe" was very busy - I think next time we'll have cocktails at Cynara, then cross the street for food and wine. We were intrigued with the "Clam Chowder Entrée" which is served à la minute (Washington manila clams, bacon, cream, celery, roasted potatoes, grilled bread) -- is it a deconstructed chowder?? $33.00 Sorry no pics.

Christmas season in the bar.

Chocolate marquise: chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, pomegranate whipped cream, Aleppo toasted hazelnuts.

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Happy hour onion burger

The Owl's Nest coffee + pastries

4.5(121 reviews)

The Owl's Nest is a fantastic café with great food, excellent coffee, and one of the most spacious…read morecoffee shop interiors I've come across. We ordered the avocado toast, chickpea sandwich, and coffee, and everything was delicious. The food was fresh, satisfying, and paired perfectly with the excellent coffee, making it an ideal spot for breakfast or lunch. Service was quick and friendly, and our order arrived promptly. The atmosphere is the real standout. The café has a huge indoor space with multiple seating areas, each featuring its own unique décor and vibe, so there's something for everyone--whether you're catching up with friends, getting some work done, or simply enjoying a quiet coffee break. If you're in the area, The Owl's Nest is a café I'd highly recommend.

Stopped here for a breakfast. Ordered: 12 oz of Earl Grey,…read more16 oz of Latte, Lavender Scone, Sundried Tomato Scone, Maple Pecan Scone, Panini Sandwich. Total $61 including a tip. We somehow spaced it that the cafe served only plant based food and only realized it after we took couple of bites because the food had unpleasant aftertaste. The pros: 1. Appreciate the support for LGBTQ 2. Appreciate the idea of "plant based" food 3. Nice atmosphere The cons: 1. The 12 oz cup of tea and the 16 oz cup of latte were served in the 12 oz mugs. We paid for a 16 oz latte. 2. Early Grey was of poor quality. Not much flavor. 3. The scones tasted ok, but not like true traditional scones. I presume it is because they are plant based. 4. Shortly after eating a sundried tomato scone I started feeling nauseated and developed a headache which lasted for several hours after. I do not have food allergies, I do though react poorly to heavily processed food. Knowing my body very well this makes me wonder about the quality of ingredients used. Plant based food is a very noble idea and is better for health and environment when in its natural form (olive oil, veggies, whole grains, etc.), but unfortunately some products are often very heavily processed (plant based butter, cheese, etc.). I have no idea what those scones were made of. I will not eat other scones after this experience. 5. I took a bite of hubby's panini. It had an unpleasant aftertaste. 6. We paid for 3 scones. The cashier gave us only two. I thought that the third one would be brought out shortly with the rest of the order so I let the cashier to attend to the line behind us. When the 3rd scone wasn't brought out I approached the counter to ask about it. Another person that was standing there asked me if I paid for it.......Seeing so much suspicion on their face I told the person that I would like to wait for the cashier to see if she would remember me placing an order. To which that person responded - I believe you......This was not a pleasant experience and this is not sound customer service if you ask me. Instead of taking responsibility and checking their system, they made me feel like I was trying to get free food. A professional business should always prioritize making the customer feel heard and valued, rather than putting them on the defensive. The OK: Coffee was just ok. I personally wouldn't come back for it. Overall this is not my cup of tea. I wouldn't come back.

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John K.

4 months ago

I was surprised to see that I had not posted a review before. Today, my check-in earned me a YELP Duke badge (most frequent customer who uses YELP). Whenever we go, it's breakfast time for us. Very generous portions. The hash browns are always done to a perfect "crispness". The wheat toast is nearly a meal in itself. Thank goodness some items are offered as half orders!!. We've had many good experiences here. Easy in and out. good parking, prompt and friendly service Today was an anomaly (I hope) in that the service was painfully slow. New wait person I found out later. Let's hope she gets her chops soon. She seemed like a personable young woman. read more

Kyle T.

6 years ago

I love this place!! Aaron and Ronnnie Sue are excellent owners and a pleasure to get to know. They literally have THE BEST omelets in town. I build my own (sausage, onion, cheddar cheese). That's all it takes. A little hot sauce with some cottage cheese on the side and there you have it. The Midas touch. The difference is quality sausage, care to wrap the omelet correctly and crispy sausage and onions sprinkled on top. Take that Denny's!!!! They also filter their drinking water with a new, quality filtration system and yes you can taste the difference. Let's support our hometown hero's and stop in. That's my attitude. --Kyle T. of Olympia read more

Steve L.

10 years ago

Learned of the Shipwreck Cafe on Groupon and decided to give it a try. Went in for lunch and definately will come back. Service was excellent and so was the food. We received our food in record time and our waitress was extremely attentive to our needs. The atmosphere has a nautical theme and the menu contains a variety of choices suitable for everyones palate. A must try for those that want good food and a relaxed atmosphere. Steve read more

Mike M.

3 years ago

The food there is amazing the staff off the hook I mean for real I have eaten in a lot of restaurants in my day and by far the best wait staff a customer good get..today the were full up the whole building packed we were sat fast had great service from patience the food came out as fast as it could given that every table was full... Simply Outstanding all around...Hat tip to the whole staff there at The Shipwreck Cafe will be going back read more

Patricia C H.

11 years ago

Delicious homestyle American food well prepared. My husband and I eat here often after our morning swim. The staff are friendly and efficient. Everything is cooked when ordered. If you are on a diet they willingly replace fries with veggies or salad on any order. The local oysters are particularly good. Lightly breaded and fried. Not at all greasy. The restaurant itself is bright, clean and well maintained. read more

Steven S.

14 years ago

Food was just ok, it's a one and done kinda place. The worst of the place is the service, not friendly, and it took over a hour to get our food, by the time we got it it was cold. it wasnt even busy with i would have understood. the waitress seemed very flustered and comfused. i could hear other people across the way also not happy with the food and service. they were debating about leaving just like we were. read more

Kristina J.

3 years ago

I had never been to this restaurant, we stopped by here on the way to the beach! I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. The food and service was amazing. We got the hangover and chicken fried steak and couldn't have been more pleased. The food was amazing!!! It was so busy but we were greeted in right away and were sat shortly after. I will definitely be coming back!! read more

Celeste A.

387

2 years ago

using the search prompt "best greasy spoon in Olympia", this was number 4 on the list. Not a greasy spoon but a well run, local diner with delicious food and friendly service. We caught the tail end of a rush and got right in. Enjoyed that special, Chicken tender sandwich, club sandwich and a corn beef hash and eggs. Will be back, now that we know it is there ;) read more

Nancy H.

3 years ago

We stopped by this weekend and had the Gilligan sandwich! It was super good and we will definitely be back! The staff was very friendly and our server a college student (wearing her school shirt) was super friendly and attentive. A great stop for lunch or dinner and we will be back to sample breakfast after seeing the menu options! We highly recommend read more

Breanna B.

206

3 years ago

I really enjoy coming to this restaurant. From breakfast to dinner, they have something on their menu that always satisfies my taste buds. The servers are always making fun and delicious drinks, my favorite is really anything with the lotus! read more

Jessica W.

14 years ago

I have to agree with the other comments, service could have been much better, food was cheap. Im not going back, simple as that. My fav. Breakfast in Olympia area when im in town is at Sage Brunch house. read more

Heather S.

7 years ago

As always, great food and great service. We left another restaurant today because of the poor customer service and decided to come back to a place that has consistently great food and service. Thank you! read more

Sarah N.

3 years ago

Cute local cafe, great service tonight from Katie! Food was fast and delicious. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries, so good! We love coming here for dinner with the family. read more

Amanda B.

3 years ago

I had the best breakfast ever! Do yourself a favor and order The Hangover!! It was super delicious! I also had the friendliest and most attentive sever. His name was Sam! Ask for his section! read more

Sam M.

3 years ago

An excellent place for breakfast, lunch or dinner with a super positive staff that creates a great environment! Highly recommend stopping here for any meal with family or friends ! read more

Dixie B.

3 years ago

The food is amazing!!! The servers are friendly and attentive, breakfast lunch and dinner I could absolutely live there. Prices are reasonable, I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Arin H.

8 years ago

Food was fine. Prices were a little bit high for the food that we received. Our server was less than desirable. Didn't refill water and was slightly rude. read more

Erika F.

2 years ago

They have always been my go to little diner. They have amazing breakfast and you can't go wrong with all day breakfast! The service is awesome too read more

Darcy H.

3 years ago

Food is awesome! service great! and ambiance relaxed! We have had breakfast, lunch and dinner all amazing prices are great!!! Portions are great! read more

Shalom M.

9 years ago

Place looks outdated and has anti-marijuana propaganda and Christian garbage posted up everywhere. Go to the South with that kind of garbage. read more

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Closer to 2.5 if I could; we did take out over this past weekend & just like their website states…read moreif they get too busy they can't honor to-go orders, understood absolutely, this weekend they did, so hopefully it goes without saying that by then offering this service there's no excuse for subpar standards. Which actually I guess I'm the one now assuming things would have been better in person, might have been exactly the same. Anyway, they clearly know how to poach eggs as I got one perfect-- and one overcooked. The potatoes with onion/pepper had the lack of flavor and under doneness of a microwave bag of obrien potatoes. The hollandaise was good, pancakes were good, compotes served on side good. Half order biscuits gravy mid, gravy lacked flavor and biscuit pretty dense.

Our breakfast was fantastic. We ordered the 3 pound cinnamon roll first and it was warm, gooey,…read moreand had awesome cream cheese frosting. We then had the Hot honey bacon sandwich with tomato, avocado, and a spicy (but not hot) honey sauce. I added egg to mine for more protein. Came with breakfast potatoes which were crispy and seasoned. Our server, Devon, was so friendly and attentive. He came with a water pitcher immediately and was prompt with our order. A great experience! Prices were reasonable with size of portions.

Outside in front of the building

Front of the house

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Sandstone & Quarry Bar

Had the veggie soup omelet. Sautéed perfectly, served hot, will eat here again. Kid friendly alsoread more

Dirty silverware, cup also dirty with a crack in it. The water tastes weird. My French toast was…read moreraw inside. Not a fan! Waitress forgot my pop after the water tasting weird. Cute place but, I won't eat there, again.

Chicken fried steak - very good!!

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Nice place for breakfast, fast friendly staff. Good food too!!

River's Edge

I have gone to the River's Edge for years, mainly for Seahawks games. But in the summer, I like to…read moreeat on the deck. These days I am usually alone. The service is always friendly. I love sitting outside overlooking the Golf course. I ordered the chopped salad, which has green and walnuts and dried fruit. And it was suggested that I have it with grilled salmon. And it was absolutely delicious. They serve a Cadillac Margarita which my late husband always used to Love, garnished with orange, lime and lemon. Everything was perfect!

Mothers Day Brunch was exceptional in quality of food and excellence of service even though the…read morerestaurant was packed!! The salmon and rice, the crispy bacon, and the Blueberry Cheesecake were phenomenal! Loved watching a little boy pick out about 8 cookies and head back to his table! He was in cookie heaven!

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Egg and bacon sandwich

Blondie's Family Diner

The quintessential American diner! We got the chicken fried steak and Blondie special. Both were…read moregreat. The chicken fried steak and biscuits tasted homemade and were HUGE. We arrived at 11 am on Saturday and the restaurant was extremely busy with only 2 servers. They did a great job taking our orders and getting our food to us quickly. The restaurant seemed like a good mix of locals and people stopping by. Overall, I was hesitant due to some bad reviews but I'm extremely glad I came and the service/food is more aligned with recent reviews.

First, this is a Diner, which serves diner level food. I am giving five stars because I think it's…read morea solid four at least and I want to help bring up the rating. In doing our research for a breakfast place, we were slightly hesitant because of the rating. I am very glad we decided to try it. The service was friendly and the food was fast. Overall the establishment is clean and felt cared for. I ordered the Blondies Mess with a biscuit. This was certainly what I was hoping for. Crunchy, meaty, fried diner goodness. The biscuit is certainly on par and what one would hope for. My other half got the Chicken Fried Steak, which was great. This also allowed me to try the gravy that they use for the biscuits and gravy, I would certainly consider getting this next time. It is one of my favorite breakfast foods. For the side on the Chicken Fried Steak, he got a pancake, which another way we judge the quality of this kind of establishment. It was good, one of the better ones I have had recently. Not over-whipped and fluffy. Coffee is standard diner fare and they kept it coming as one would expect. I would certainly be interested in trying them for lunch and dinner some time!

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Gritz N Gravy

4.1

(34 reviews)

19.7 mi

Wow. What an awesome place. I've taken my family here twice and both times were amazing. Friendly…read moredown to earth staff serving delicious food in a cozy setting. Do not go here when you have somewhere to be. Go here when you want to relax and eat some real food. Reservations recommended. I had the Comeback Benny the first time we went and I came back. For the Cloganator. Weeks later of course. Everything here is sourced locally and prepared clean. I ate a huge burger packed with meat and egg and I did not feel lethargic and awful afterwards. My kids enjoyed their meals and had fun coloring and picking out fresh house baked cinnamon rolls to take home. My wife and I loved everything we've eaten here. The Cloganator was intimidating but possible for a fasting 1pm brunch. My wife and I shared the corned beef on top by itself with a fork. So amazing. I then held the sides and tipped the burger back to use the plate as a third wall. The one open side faced my mouth and we battled back and forth for about 11 minutes. Three quarters of the way through the fortress began to crumble. I ate the meat treasure out from the wreckage with a fork, leaving a small puddle of cheese and some bun as evidence of the beast I had defeated. I also ate 1 French fry and shared the rest. Jamie was awesome! We love this place! We will be back for gritz n giggles.

I have been wanting to go here forever as I am a huge lover of grits. I've tried grits in many…read morerestaurant across the country and I have to say that the grits here are some of the best that I've ever had. I got the berry lemonade and shrimp and grits with a biscuit and poached eggs while my boyfriend got the breakfast sammie. I love that they have fresh pastries, jam and house made sourdough and biscuits available. I find out from my boyfriend that the ice cream shop next door is opened by the same owners here so I know it'll be amazing. The interior here is gorgeous and the restroom was equally beautiful, probably the prettiest bathroom that I've seen at a standalone restaurant. The employees here are friendly and professional. They checked in on us periodically and refilled our waters. The food didn't take too long to get to us and I was so excited as the food looked amazing. The grits were seasoned to perfection. The eggs were cooked perfectly and went well with the dish. The house made biscuit was also delightful and paired well with their jam. My boyfriend was big fan of the sausage and I am too as it was seasoned perfectly and huge. The hash browns were a good texture too. I look forward to coming back to try their other dishes and to grab their fresh pastries and sourdough bread as well!

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Fatso's Bar and Grill

Truly some of the best food in Olympia!…read more We came here before hitting the road back home. We heard great things about their breakfast/brunch! AND it's until 2pm too that they serve it. I've had a lot of chicken fried steak! This ranked high! Tasty yet perfect gravy, nice crisp steak and the side of pancakes with whipped butter, all delicious! Everything came pretty fast so that was nice! Good place, lots of room to sit and they have a bar with a tv so good to watch anything like a game and hang out. My bf had a scramble of theirs (forgot the name!) but that was pretty good too! We loved it here and would love to try their lunch/dinner menu too!

Good food! Had the famous Fatso burger :D messy and delicious! Going to try out their Philly…read moreCheesesteak next time.

Fatso Burger bottom, Western Burger top Seahawks fan over the top. Lol But he is!

Interior view

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Try this place out! Super good! Just don't mind what's almost next to it...

Biscuit House- Tumwater

I've recently had a trip to Toutle for 4th of July. Not many places were open for breakfast on the…read moreholiday. My friend was only able to find this place so we went for it. GETTING THERE At first, we didn't realize this place is inside of a Toyota dealership. It's maybe about 5 min from the I-5 exit. It's extremely easy to get to and easy to find. Literally find the dealership with 100 Toyota cars and trucks parked outside haha PARKING Parking availability is just like any dealership. There wasn't a designated spot for the restaurant, but there was a huge gravel/dirt lot just on the outskirts of the main lot. We parked there since we had a trailer with a car on it. Its maybe about a minute walk to the main building where the restaurant was at. AMBIANCE/SERVICE It was 4th of July and the front had maybe 8-10 salesmen all lined up to greet customers. It was a little intimidating when we walked up since we weren't looking to buy a car, but the one closest to us understood we weren't interested and he helped direct us to the restaurant. Not much for ambiance. It is just like any other dealership. No special decor. Just a few lounge chairs, massage chairs, TV, and a brand new 2026 Toyota Tacoma parked next to the dining area for you to look at. The counter where you order at is fairly small. You just walk up, order, they give you a number, then you just grab a seat somewhere. There have limited seating near the counter, but you can opt out to sit at the tables by the front window where the display vehicles are. The staff was friendly and the food didn't take long to arrive. FOOD I ordered the breakfast pizza. I've had breakfast pizzas before, but this one is a little different. It comes with a biscuit crust instead of a typical pizza dough. Then it's topped with normal breakfast toppings like bacon, sausage, ham, cheese, and 2 fried eggs. The eggs aren't scrambled and mixed into all the fixings like others I've had, but I didn't mind this. This also had sausage gravy which I don't typically see on a breakfast pizza, but I enjoyed it. The gravy and the eggs helped balance out the saltiness of everything else. I enjoyed this version of a breakfast pizza with the biscuit crust, but it was a little too heavy for one person. I ended up sharing about half of it. I can definitely finish it, but I won't be moving for a while. The coffee was pretty standard. I also wasn't wanting anything too fancy, so it was exactly what I needed. OVERALL I enjoyed this place and I would come back. At the time, I didn't realize it was the same business as the location in Lakewood, which I've ordered from in the past on DoorDash. I've been meaning to check it out in person. But despite it being in a dealership, I'd say this place is still a good place to check out if you need a quick stop off the freeway.

Let me preface by saying, their food is always top notch. We always schedule our car service in…read morethe morning so we can get breakfast at Biscuit House (inside the dealership) I always get the cinnamon French toast (with fresh strawberries and blueberries! Yum!) my husband isn't as predictable, and this time he had the Spanish omelet. He said it was delicious, made with Chorizo sausage, Tomato, Green Onion, and Pepper Jack Cheese. Topped with Salsa. He also ordered country gravy on his hashbrowns. The omelets also include a fresh baked biscuit. If you are not up for a full breakfast, they also have a lighter-side menu, or delicious scones. Standard drip coffee or hot tea are complimentary. Over the years they have become quite popular, keeping busy not only with Toyota employees and customers, but also locals and you will see food delivery drivers picking up to-go orders. Usually our meal arrives in a timely manner (in fact, our typical comment is 'oh wow! That was quick!) but today it took 40 minutes to get our food. It was a Monday morning, order was placed at 10:32 and delivered to the table at 11:12.

Order at counter, take a number, find a table, and they bring your food to you.

Three slices of french toast with strawberries, blueberries, powdered sugar, syrup, and strawberry compote.

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Iced Vanilla Latte~

Nita's

Stopped in here for breakfast before a big hiking day and let me just say, you should not leave…read morehungry!! Adorable diner with plenty of locals filling the seats. Popped up on the stools and listened to the stories. Delicious breakfast quesadillas. I actually shared it with 4other people AND I still don't think we finished it all the way. My kiddo was super excited with the giant order of pancakes. Each one of us ordered different items, everyone was happy with their order. Looks like this place also donates to a local animal shelter. Love that even more.

This place is a must when traveling through. They are great food and great service. Tim was…read moreamazing. We are not front the area, so he told us about the restaurant and history of the town. Very highly recommend!

Lovely pieces of history on the walls

Breakfast burrito

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It's Christmas all year round!

The Lucky Lunchbox

Driving from Seattle to Portland with a deadline means a lot of hectic traffic, so when hangry…read morestarted to hit I found Lucky Lunchbox and it was perfect. Ordered online, it was ready when I got there 20min later and there was even a public toilet. Perfect pitstop, when you have no time to slow down. Quality ingredients, sandwiches made to order, and kind service. It was a clean little joint and busy. Partners had the smoky turkey and I had the spicy chickpea--exactly what we needed. We'll be back!

Really good sandwiches. It's a cool little place. Orders come out fast. There is no seating other…read morethan a few tiny tables out front, but it's a covered area. Seems to be a pretty popular place to swing in and grab something for lunch really quick. Clean looking establishment. You can watch them make your food right in front of you and they'll bring it out to you if you want to sit outside. I guess the tables outside could be just a bit bigger. Great place though! Before we drove away I noticed the lady who took our order was already out cleaning our table.

Sausage and cheddar breakfast sandwhich

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Mr. Dougs

Great food, excellent service, and a wonderful local diner!…read more We've been to Mr. Doug's a couple of times since moving to Yelm, and every visit has been a good one. Yesterday, though, they really impressed us! We were on day two without power at our house, along with many others in town, so Mr. Doug's was absolutely slammed. There was a line out the door the entire time we were there, but they still got us seated surprisingly quickly. Our food took a while to come out because they were so busy, but it was well worth the wait. Everything was hot, fresh, delicious, and made just right! I ordered fries for breakfast...because, for some reason, that was exactly what I was craving, and they were crispy, hot, salty, and absolutely perfect! Sean got the chicken-fried steak and eggs, which was delicious, and Haley ordered the giant Doug's plate with ham, bacon, eggs, hash browns, sausage, and French toast. Everything on her plate was excellent, too! The service was just as impressive as the food. Our waitress was friendly, joked around with us, and took the time to make us feel welcome without making us feel rushed. The staff kept our drinks full the entire time. I'm extremely picky about my iced tea and need LOTS of ice, and they kept my glass full of both ice and tea the whole time! Sean had coffee, and they kept refilling it as much as he wanted until he switched to water. The entire staff deserves a shout-out. The host and bussers were working incredibly hard to keep things moving, and even our waitress was helping bus tables so they could get more people seated. You could tell everyone was pitching in and doing their best to take care of the customers. Even the bathrooms were clean and fully stocked despite how many people were coming through, especially with so many in town without power. All in all, we had a wonderful experience. Great food, generous portions, friendly service, and a hardworking staff that clearly cares about their customers. If you're looking for a good, fresh, local family diner in Yelm, I highly recommend Mr. Doug's! We'll definitely be back!

Friendly server in what looks and feels like a good ol' boy diner in the country (not a bad thing)…read more Food was decent but not memorable. Biscuits seemed to be of frozen quality, omelette was decent but not very large for $20. Hash browns were decent but again nothing to be excited about. May try lunch here, may not.