Good food, love their specials! Oct '24 after new owners took over, food went down hill - stopped coming Updated Review - Apr '26 - quite a lot better, been back several times! Improved atmosphere very nice actually. Worth revisting if you stopped coming! read more

Best food in town and friendly service! the steak special on Wednesday evening is so good.

This place was amazing food was outstanding, the people are friendly all around great place. The atmosphere was very cool plus the have pinball machines you can't beat that. read more

Food was very good. I wish I could say the same about the service. It took way too long for someone to notice we sat at a table, then again too long to get menus, and again way too darn long to take our order. We should have walked out and eaten at another place, but I was hungry and determined to get fed here. I was so tempted to call in an order and tell them what table to serve. I should have done so, it would been a wake up call to our server. Anyway, I won't be going back. read more

My parents go to this restaurant every Saturday for their after gym date. They took me and my husband there when we were visiting a few weeks ago and we got a look into why they go here consistently. The manager /server is the absolute best and so friendly while making sure you are taken care of. The food is fantastic as well. We left full and satisfied with our choices. We even got a nice apple mimosa which was delightful. I am sad to see the owners are selling it and really hope that not so much changes when others buy it. read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and had a steak and i think it was a strawberry switchel. Our waiter was friendly and our food was delicious. Steak had good flavor and although I do wish it came with a baked potato, the hand-cut fries were good. Came with a salad as well, the ranch was pretty tasty. The post their daily specials to their Facebook page and most of them sound pretty tasty. read more

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Love the food. Love the location. Love the neighborhood vibe. Had the Chicken Poblano Soup and hazy IPA today--hits the spot!

A really nice bar and grill of the beaten path. Definitely feels like a local favorite. The sandwich and fries were better than average. The bartender/waitress was very friendly. read more

South Bay Pub & Eatery - Turkey bacon avocado melt with a side of fries. Hidden in back is a pickle spray. - Bars Near Me - Olympia, Washington

What a nice surprise. I didn't even know this place existed. It's a really cute place. There are dollar bills on the ceiling and I wish I would have asked more questions about it. Per usual, I asked what the server's favorite thing on the menu and she raves about the chicken tenders. Funny since that was what I wanted anyway. I should have probably ordered something a bit lighter before going skating but I digress. The chicken tenders were flattened and definitely marinated as long as my sever said it was. It was so good that I devoured the entire dish even though I wasn't that hungry. I typically have more self control but I lost all that eating the chicken tenders. Would definitely recommend. read more

South Bay Pub & Eatery - Chicken tenders with waffle fries - Bars Near Me - Olympia, Washington

A good simple breakfast spot. I get the pancakes, eggs and bacon. The pancakes are huge so I usually eat half of them and the other half later The eggs need some work. Scrambled eggs with cheese. However after 2 visits it's clear that the eggs aren't seasoned at all and the shredded cheese is just placed on top after the eggs are done. Not mixed throughout so it's not really cheese eggs. It's eggs with sprinkled cheese in a few bites read more

A great little pub with a hometown feel and service. The food is very good and the menu has something for everyone.

First visit to South Bay and we found the best wings ever. They were not breaded but had been brined over nite . Still very crispy on the outside and moist inside. They had frosted glasses as well for your favorite beverages. Well done South Bay.. super glad we decided to stop there, we will be back..... read more

Food-A+ Service-A Ambiance-C You don't go here for ambiance. You should expect really good food! Best kept secret is the breakfast. Starting to believe it is no longer a secret and you may have to wait. You can always call in a to-go order. read more

Been here a handful of times, I've ordered their impossible burger and Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Both were just ok, have a small amount of beers on tap, space feels a little cramped with outdoor seating that opens it up a bit. Not my go to spots but will stop in if I'm hungry and in the area for a quick drink. read more

The food was ok... The service would get less than one star if there was an option. 25 minute wait to get a coffee and another 45 minutes for a breakfast after ordering! A table of 7 with 2 getting their food while the rest of us waited another 10-15 minutes to get ours! Additionally, had to get up to ask for a refill of coffee and they screwed up two of the orders! No apology from the manager... I posted on their FB page and now have been blocked and my comment deleted! The post was very similar to this one! But I must have hurt their feelings... They need to learn quick or this place will be closed up! Great customer relations and marketing! My friends that were with me used to go to this place regularly but since the new owners have taken over, they tell me it has been a joke. They will never go back and I assure you, I certainly will never go back. read more

Our favorite place for 6 years! But this last visit was disappointing as the pulled pork was hard and dry, cheese congealed and hard, and entree cold. Beer was cold and good. Service a bit less than average. read more

My wife and I along with our adult daughter and her boyfriend had dinner here on a summer Sunday evening. It was pretty good! He had a hamburger, she had fish and chips and we split a cob salad. Pros; Great food! The salad was fresh. The batter on the fish and chips was awesome. They had the best thousand island and tarter sauce I've ever had. Wow. It was great. It is in a nice location right next to our favorite bike path. So you can blend in some exercise. The beer selection was awesome. Cons: Cash only. Really? In today's world of e money? They had an atm. $2 fee. Stupid stupid. There was only one young waitress. She messed up our order. But she rectified it on our bill. Good save. They had a live band playing outside which was loud and bad. Summary: good place for great food at a nice location. If they could hire a bit more help and allow cards this would be a destination place. read more

South Bay Pub & Eatery - Fish and chips. Batter is excellent. Awesome tarter. - Bars Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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What a great breakfast! Melinda's favorite is now my new favorite. Crispy hash browns topped with caramelized onion, bacon, dubliner cheese topped with delicious hollandaise sauce and Two eggs made your way. Honestly it's a huge serving I usually take half home for breakfast the next day. It warms over well. Thanks Melinda! read more

South Bay Pub & Eatery - Melindas favorito - Bars Near Me - Olympia, Washington

The service was absolutely terrible 1/3/2025. I entered and was not addressed for 10 minutes. Other customers came in after me and were greeted and served beverages before I was asked if I'd like a beverage. There was only one other table of 1 in the facility at the time of my arrival. I ordered an egg white omelet. The waitress came back and said they didn't have egg whites. I asked if the omelets were made with real eggs and she said yes but if I wanted only egg whites, the chef said he'd have to use more eggs than usual. She asked me if I was okay being charged $4 or $5 more dollars and I said "yes! Because it's my birthday!" The food was delicious. But she never once came back to check on whether everything was good. She brought our check before we were done ordering beverages and without asking us if we'd like anything else. Upon review of the check, she charged $6 for the egg whites instead of the "4 or 5" she offered. When confronted, she was not apologetic, was clearly irritated and said she'd remove the charge. She removed $1. Pathetic. She refused to look at us (Table of two) and never came back to pick up the dishes or check or anything. My friend paid for my birthday breakfast and chose to tip her, but she didn't deserve a penny. She did LESS than the bare minimum: she ensured the loss of customers. Absolutely terrible service. This is a local restaurant for me and I will not ever be going back. The last time I was there 1/1/2024 we had awful service too. I knew better than to go back on my birthday of all days. read more

Good BBQ. The service was really good. Our waitress was engaging and knowledgeable. The restaurant is in a funny warehouse and a little dark. I wish it was in a better location but it wasn't too bad. read more

I can't believe I paid $8 for this "bowl" of soup that was the size of a cup. The server was not at all friendly, or attentive. Gave me the bowl without even wiping it down. I got charged a to-go fee that I was not aware that would be added. I also didn't think it was going to be spicy. Honestly, it wasn't that great. Not sure if I will be going back. Didn't even get offered a spoon! read more

South Bay Pub & Eatery - A "bowl" of sausage, potato, and kale soup. - Bars Near Me - Olympia, Washington

The people who work at the pub are wonderful and this used to be our fave for breakfast. However, the food is just meh these days. I ordered eggs benedict and instead of getting poached eggs, I received well done eggs and the hollandaise sauce was bright yellow but zero taste. Hash browns were good. Husband's french toast was dry. We will go back because we like the staff but the food has to improve. Hope it does. read more

New ownership decreased the food quality so much. It's now just a microwave dinner. Pretty sure everything is shipped in frozen and they just warm it up in the microwave for you. Everything is tiny portions, anything breaded is nothing but breading, and I ordered a sandwich which literally had visible mold on the bread that I didn't see until after I took a bite. New owner, obviously trying to make as much money as he can out of this by sacrificing quality of food, as well as leaving only one server for a full restaurant full of people- took us over 45 minutes to get our food and that's after waiting 25 minutes to be greeted by a server. Hope they learn to invest in their business rather than run it into the ground as a cash cow. read more

Cozy, fun and relaxing neighborhood Eatery. Offers Bingo on Taco Tuesday. It's a small venue so if you're there on a Tuesday it can be fun to join in. The parking lot often looks deceiving; it will look full leaving one to think that it's crowded inside but more often than not there are plenty of tables and seating available! You see, there is a large covered patio area in the back of the building. (We think it's the "Smoking Section" of place.) Occasionally there is a live Band, which can be fun yet definitely loud. In such a small place there's just no getting away from it. However, the din of noise generated by the enthusiastic customers will not allow any easy conversations with your table mates either, even if they are sitting right next to you. (It's a happy place!) The food is good enough. Wednesday night is normally "Steak Night" (with baked potato). The steaks are delicious and as good as any than most I have had. I especially like their corn salsa, the appetizer Chicken Quesadilla (which I often order for the main course), the chef salad, and the fish and chips! The Staff are nice and personable. The Pub is close by and used often by us when we don't want to cook (or we have a hankering for any of the other's I've mention...bahaha). CHEERS! read more

All Star line up - great food, drinks, and conversation. The locals are friendly and the vibe makes you feel like you are walking into Cheers (downtown city life) but on the side of South Bay road in the country. We love this place! read more

Pro's: Fresh food, excellent specials, beautiful plating and great location (I love that it's away from town, it's a nice little drive) Cons: parking can be tough at busy times and be prepared for cash only payment (there is an ATM on site) 10/10 would recommend read more

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Best breakfast food ever. Go early or there will be a wait. Their Fried Chicken Benedict and the Chauffrey are amazing. I have been coming here for breakfast for years (pre pandemic), and the food quality, portions, and ingredients are consistent and good. You can't achieve that without good people. read more

Great food. Prices are typical for the area. I had the fried chicken Benedict which was fantastic. I will definitely be going back.

Small little secret in Olympia.. we found this gem as the wife and I were looking for something new to eat and we have not been disappointed! The staff is Great and the atmosphere is just as great. read more

Really disappointed, after reading the reviews we were looking forward to a pleasant experience. The waitress/bartender/greeter and only staff member other than the cook was as distant as one could get. We ordered a couple of beers and 2 patty melts. Asking if we could get them on the rare side the answer was no, he does them the way he wants to. Anyway when they arrived the bread was burned the meat was way over cooked the sandwich was very dry and the fries were a very dark brown also burned. The time was at 3:00 pm on a Sunday and we were the only ones in the restaurant who had a food order in at that time. We will not be going back, worst lunch we have ever had. read more

Absolutely LOVE this spot! Hands down my favorite breakfast spot in Olympia! I tell anyone and everyone about this place! The staff is so friendly and kind every time me and my boyfriend come here! We bring all of our friends and family anytime we get the opportunity to! :) if you come you have to try the Fried Chicken Benedict and a FRESH squeezed screw driver! You won't be disappointed! read more

South Bay Pub & Eatery - a plate of food - Bars Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Best chicken fried steak and gravy EVERRRR!!!! The atmosphere is very laid back, and the staff is friendly. Great place to go for a beer and a bite after kayaking in Boston Harbor! read more

Our 1st time here. Stopped in for lunch. Was impressed with the employee. Working bar and restaurant area by himself. Ordered a Cobb salad. Wife got some wings and rings. Food was good. Prices were even better. Cash only. No debit but there is an ATM machine inside. Limited parking. Small and odd lot. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. But if you live or in the area, sure thing. Give it a try. read more

We've only gone for breakfast (until 1:00 pm) Saturday's & Sunday's. The fresh-squeezed OJ for my Mimosa is wonderful and their new Fried Chicken Benedict is excellent! You must try it! Staff are always attentive and helpful and never scowl at alterations to a dish and make sure everything is to your liking. **It is CASH only but there is an ATM on site. read more

Amazing breakfast. Best biscuits and gravy in town. Crazy, busy loud vs helpful, efficient staff. All our needs were met and the best breakfast I've had in a long, long time. Great beer selection, family friendly (at least weekends for breakfast) and lots of covered outdoor seating. Wish I would have found this place sooner. But happy I have a reason to go back. read more

Being new to the neighborhood we were so excited to find a place we could go for local food and drink. First visit we loved the food and enjoyed the servers. (Feb.) We took lots of our friend when they came to visit, a month later every time we visited some difficulty was brewing. No cook, one server, run out of draft beer etc. we thought it was just a transition thing the next three visits we sat for more then 30 minutes to order a beer, people ordered and served that arrived 10 minutes after us. Okay we still thought it can be a mistake. Our last visit we ended up walking out after sitting for 20 minutes. Sorry Southbay we love supporting local business but after 6 months of trying to make you our local hangout, we give up. read more

Comfortable ambience, good service, and good food. We had the fried chicken Benedict with a hollandaise sauce made of jalapeño jelly.The sauce was flavorful, but not hot. As much as we tried, we couldn't resist the biscuits and gravy. Everything was outstanding! We will come back again. read more

Best breakfast in town, and super friendly service to boot. Try the stuffed hash browns!

I have owed this pub a review for quite some time! This hole in the wall pub is anything but a dive bar, it may be out of the way but definitely worth of every minute it takes to get there! This not your traditional pub fare, not even close my friends! If that's what you desire seak it elsewhere. What you will find here are mouth watering creations made from scratch and the heart! Cozy atmosphere for your get togethers on game days our just wanting to hang out and relax! The staff is amazing and I cant say enough about the bar manager/chef/waiter Tyler. well what doesnt he do is the question? When hes not working, well hes working, running around researching his next special visiting food trucks and other establishments to create his next masterpiece! Not to say thar others in the kitchen dont have a hand in this! I've had the pleasure of mouth watering creations like the fried chicken Benedict, the streat tacos (hands down the best I've had the pleasure of injesting) and their out if this world chicken fried steak! All these as well as daily specials and regular menu items are amazing! Trust me you cant go wrong with anything offered! Hand crafted cocktails that created in house are amazing as well! Plus a rotating Tap selection of beers and ciders for you to enjoy! I still kick myself for not being available to partake in the prime rib fried steak, a spin on the chicken fried steak but this gives you an idea of the amazing creations available here! Do yourself a huge favour and take the time to drive out of the way and enjoy a culinary masterpiece and a place you might not know of!! Say hi to Tyler for me if you can find him! You wont regret it! Bon Appetit Chef Michael read more

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I don't normally leave reviews but this place has done a 180 and not in a good way. I've been coming here for 2 years and the food was great but today it was terrible. Found out from a server that they got a new owner about 3 weeks ago and the manager and chef decided to quit this week along with a line cook. I say that to say, shit happens. I always get eggs benedict but today the fried chicken had a soggy texture with zero seasoning and the hollandaise was straight out of the can with no flavor also. I felt bad watching the servers struggle to get orders out and track the customers coming in. This got to the point where most of the people started leaving because they didn't receive food or a drink within 40 minutes of coming in. I felt bad for the servers watching the new owner more interested in bullshitting with his friends at the bar while his servers were struggling. Most likely won't eat here again. read more