We were in Olympia for a visit to The Evergreen State College and since we were in town, a stop at State & Central was mandatory. We've eaten here several times over the years, this was the first time we eat dinner here. Fam. Let me tell you, the very reasonable lunch size portions? They're significantly bigger on the dinner menu. Almost disturbingly so Being able to get a selection of interesting regional beers is always a draw, tonight was no exception. And the pretty good lunch menu is expanded for the dinner hour - as well as the portion sizes being expanded. I ordered the fish and chips, my partner ordered the bar steak (which was New York strip), and her daughter ordered the salmon burger with fries. Because it was a special, we also got a giant order of poutine. Despite being in almost at closing, the service was absolutely spectacular. We very nearly had the place to ourselves, so the overall vibe was very homey and welcoming. As noted, the portions were enormous. I opted to finish my fish at the expense of the chips. My partner wound up with a significant take home portion as did her daughter. Couldn't possibly have been happier about our decision to stop in. Since we seem to have a new Greener in the family, I'm sure that we will be in Olympia significantly more frequently. And frankly, I am pretty happy about that, just based on being able to stop in here on the regular again. read more

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Besides having a scrumptious menu, the server at lunch today, Cayla, was amazing. She was attentive, professional and friendly! I had a turkey, bacon, cheese sandwich and fries. I asked her to box up half as I can never eat a whole one. The ambiance is awesome but be sure to wear your hearing aids if you need them. It's a small place and can get hard to hear when its crowded. Overall though, this place rocks! read more

State & Central - This is half of my lunch, a turkey, bacon sandwich. I asked the awesome server, Cayla, to box the other half before I even got it. - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

My daughter lives within walking distance to this restaurant for almost a year but we had never stopped in until now. Our bad! It's actually a solid pub grub. We walked in at about 5:30 on a Thursday and it was busy but still had a few open tables. We were greeted warmly by our server. She recommended the blackberry margarita and we both said yes please! It was delicious. I got the Juicy Lucy and my kid got the Chili Burger which is open faced. They both were pretty good. The total before tip came to $74. The reason I knocked a star off is because the few available tables when we arrived were all dirty, one with plates and cups still. Another thing I see now looking at my receipt is that the burgers were both 50 cents more than what it says on the menu. $1 more is not huge but I don't like the feeling of the "wool being pulled over my eyes". Especially when the burgers are already $20 each. That's a lot of money even during these days we are living in. Will probably come back here, I might need to hit the casino on the way there to pad my pocketbook first though. read more

State & Central - Chili Burger and a spicy pickle! - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Phenomenal! Out of Sight! Flavored Down, and Satisfying! When it is Good baby I will shout it out! State & Central is that girl!! Very nice spot! Not super big but, just right! My family hit this joint up on a Saturday mid-morning and we did not have to wait. Our waitress was Suyen I know I'm not spelling her name correctly. But, this soul was absolutely bright and kind. We ordered the fried chicken salad and the smash burger! This fried chicken was Perfection in my mouth! Sheesh the breading, the seasoning, the tenderness, and so juicy! The salad came with homemade ranch again awesome Flavor. The smash burger was juicy, full of flavor, perfect size and homemade fries. The fries were fresh and hot but, not greasy. And for dessert we had a key lime pie! I doubt know who was in that kitchen cooking but, babyyyyyy they got some soul in their blood. I am such a fan of this establishment! Come check them out and I believe you will not be disappointed. read more

State & Central - Smash Burger with fries - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Only giving another star because I liked the food in the past. I won't be going there anymore after getting hung up on TWICE when calling to order, today. read more

We arrived here after visiting a small convention and were pretty hungry. We decided on State and Central as my boyfriend had been craving burgers so I looked to see what was available. This was also Mother's Day weekend so I wanted to pick a spot that wasn't too crowded. As we arrived, street parking was almost tough but we were able to find a spot nearby. We saw that they had outdoor dining available too, which is good to know but we decided to dine inside. We were given menus and water by different waitresses which was interesting. We never really knew who to call over and they didn't really come back after dropping off the food. We placed our order which consisted of: a boozy peach iced tea, juicy lucy and fish po boy. I wasn't a huge fan of the ginger sesame dressing/sauce that came with the fish po boy. The sandwich also felt apart pretty quickly which was disappointing too. However, the rest of the sandwich was decent. Now the juicy lucy is definitely worth getting as it was absolutely seasoned to perfection and the addition of the egg and bacon was phenomenal. This was both of our first times trying it and we look forward to finding more places that offer this amazing burger. The boozy peach iced tea was good but I wish there was more peach flavoring as it tasted more just like a regular iced tea. read more

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Service was fine. Table was dirty and sticky. Ordered the special burger with pimento cheese. Underwhelming and severely under seasoned. Definitely pitiful when you factor in the outrageous prices. But the egregious offense was the reuben sandwich. It was the most anemic sandwich I've ever had at a restaurant. Three thin slices of meat the most lame bread I've had outside of home or am airport. Every element of that sandwich felt as if they were from Wal-Mart's markdown section. I don't think I've ever had a worse reuben. And to charge over $15 for something I'd rather replace with a middle school cafeteria field trip sandwich... unreal. 2 starts because the fries were fresh, but needed salt. No heart in the cooking. Shame. read more

State & Central - Disappointing reuben - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

What a lovely place! I came here for lunch with a friend. She ordered a salad and I had a salmon sandwich. Salad portion was huge! My sandwich was delicious. And I haven't eaten this kind of French fries in a while. They were freshly cooked with a perfect crunch. It took us a long time to place an order because we were talking a lot just trying to catch up. Our server very patient with us. Just like she said- wave when you are ready. She was very attentive as she noticed us being ready without a wave. Great place, will come back for sure. read more

State & Central - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

It was a nice summer afternoon.. a bit breezy but other than that, almost perfect weather for sitting in the outside seating, the furthest seat away from the busy Street which was nice. The food was very nice. The waitress was pretty nice also it seemed very busy the longer we sat but she still checked in on us at least two or three times. A first visit for me and I think second visit for my friend. A place we would come back to. read more

State & Central - One of their specialty burgers where they stuff a bunch of cheese inside the actual patty. I forgot the fancy name they gave it.. - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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The PERFECT BLT! Simple ingredients executed with precision. Cool neighborhood. Good service.

Amazing service really good food 10/10 would come back for the burger fish and pies. Does not miss

It was late and I was hungry. Was greeted immediately in a friendly way and was given a moment to review the menu. The space is tight, but tables aren't crammed together: there is outside seating. Selected the black raven scotch ale. It was very flavorful. The grilled cheese and tomato soup was perfect. Wonderful little place. I'll for sure come back next time I'm in town. read more

State & Central - Black raven scotch ale. Yum! - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Best burger in Oly. House made sauces. Incredible smash burgers. Our new favorite neighborhood spot. Great beer selection too. Gotta try the pie next time. read more

State & Central - Juicy Lucy - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I loved this place so much, I went three weeks in a row while working in the area. Their chicken fried chicken is phenomenal! The fries are good and I also tried the tomato soup. It's a very small place so keep that in mind. Service was always decent and parking is street parking. Not too much of a busy area so should be good. I can't wait to come back here one day! read more

State & Central - Chicken fried chicken - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

We found our way here to have dinner on a Saturday Night after it was taking too long to find parking for some other restaurant candidates in Downtown Olympia. Parking was a bit tight for this place, as there were only three diagonal "Compact" stalls and no room to back out and leave via another way; instead, you have to back out completely on to Central St in order to leave the parking lot. Our party arrived before the dinner rush (around 5-5:30 pm) and were attended to and seated promptly. The place was probably more than half full at this point. There were three different items from the menu that we tried: bar steak, cheeseburger and fries, and poutine fries. For the bar steak, our request was to have it prepared medium rare. What we ended up with was definitely rare, as only the outer layer was charred and everything else was deeply red inside. The steak was also over-salted, and as another reviewer mentioned, it also had a large amount of gristle and fat. The cheeseburgers and fries were just OK. One person in our party ate everything while another couldn't bring themselves to finish it. The french fries were more of a standout than the burger patty or brioche bun in terms of texture and taste. The poutine fries, utilizing the aforementioned delicious french fries as a base, turned out to be the best plate of the evening. When the server came by to ask us how the food was, we were forthcoming about the bar steak and our disappointment at so many of this main entree's shortcomings. With credit due to State & Central and our server, we received about a 15-20% discount on our total bill for the disappointing outcome with the steak. Depending on what you order, this place could be worthy of a 4-star (out of 5) drinking and dining experience, but for us, it ended up falling right in the middle. read more

I got dinner here one night while in Olympia working for a few days. Inside is really cute, it reminded me of our neighborhood pub but more modern. The menu has decent, lots of good choices. I settled on the juicy Lucy burger which had cheese stuffed in the middle. It was really large in size. I really enjoyed it. It was prettty good, I was expecting more cheese to ooze out but I really like the amount I got cus sometimes it's a bit too overwhelming in flavor. Service was really good. I sat at the bar and talked a bit with one of the staff working. She was super friendly, kind of bummed I didn't grab a name but she gave me some good food recommendation for the rest of my stay. Solid dinner choice. I'll definitely come back if I'm ever back down in this area. read more

State & Central - The juicy lucyyy - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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This is a great place for lunch. Everything we have had here has been good. They have a great variety of burgers and rotating daily specials. The server at our last visit was great with the children in our party. read more

Every time I drive by this place I take note that I have to stop by and try it. Finally did and was not disappointed. Sis and I weren't all that hungry, so we split the salad and it was a surprisingly large portion. We also split a smash burger and it was the perfect amount of food. Finally we split the Dutch apple pie and it's not the best I've had, but it was pretty solid and of course having it a la mode made it better. The waitress told us it was made at the Ribeye Restaurant that you see on the left on the way down 5 South as you are on your way to Centralia. They're owned by the same company, so I'm gonna have to try them out sometime. Will definitely come back to eat in their small, dog friendly patio in the summer. read more

State & Central - Dutch apple pie a la mode - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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State & Central was just... okay. It's a cute little neighborhood spot. Chairs were somewhat uncomfortable, and service was a little distracted. The bar steak was cooked perfectly to medium rare, but there was a lot of fat and gristle to cut around. The BLT was basic, I could easily make a better version at home. The French fries were cooked well and tasty. I'm unlikely to go back. read more

Amazing atmosphere and great staff. The food is amazing! If you like fried pickles you will be spoiled for any other and crave the ones here. read more

Our waitress in the beginning was great, but her shift was ending and so she asked us to cash out, but said the other person would come take care of us after she left. I left a very large tip, and felt that we should have gotten service until we were finished with our meal. We sat there FOREVER, and they kept looking at us, but never came to check in on us. I am EXTREMELY disappointed. The food was decent, but does not make up for us getting ghosted. So disappointing. read more

Food was outstanding - especially the salmon salad, poutine (now on the menu permanently), and ice cream. The burgers were really fresh and delicious, as was the fish for the fish and chips. It's a small place so it was a bit noisy inside, but the outdoor seating is lovely. Our server was really kind and pleasant! read more

This place is a hidden gem. Seating is kind of limited, but there is indoor and outdoor availability, just depending on the weather. Service was pretty quick. Good selection of beer and cocktails. I enjoyed a mule while my husband sampled some local beers. we ordered the cheese curds, which are always delicious, and I ordered the fried chicken. I have to admit I was pretty impressed with how crispy and juicy and delicious the fried chicken was considering this place is mostly known for their beer. Came for lunchtime and it was not too crowded, very casual inside, and great for a lunch/dinner date and good conversation. Since our first visit, we have been back a couple times and never disappointed. read more

State & Central - Cheese curds - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

What a find! My husband and I had been here last summer and I had the fried chicken salad- Yum! This time a friend and I went for lunch on a Saturday and realized we could order breakfast with homemade biscuits and jelly. My egg sandwiches were delicious with fresh biscuits, eggs, bacon and cheese. I will definitely be back! read more

Amazing food! Server Cayla was super nice and checked in often. Will add to our favorite list! read more

We have only been to State & Central once for breakfast/brunch but it was so good I need to give them a shout out for the amazing chicken & waffles! The chicken breast is seasoned to perfection, the waffle is crisp on the outside and tender inside. The aroma of my plate being set down in front of me was wonderful, too! The place was buzzing when we arrived with most tables filled, but our server quickly found us a two-top by the window. We got our Bloody Mary's ordered, they were quickly served (and fantastic) and then received our meals in short order. The vibe is upbeat and welcoming, and everyone seemed to be enjoying their meals. We will definitely be coming back, but we may split the chicken & waffles next time because we ended up taking half of our order home! read more

State & Central - Perfect starter - Tito's Bloody Mary. - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Can't fully judge this spot on breakfast so we will be back for Linner. The service was awesome for Sunday morning at 9am however, the place was virtually empty. Soft music from your mom's soft rock collection chills the air (smooth operator from Sade is currently soothing my ear nostrils). The giant Olympia Beer billboard is one of the coolest pieces of wall art! The coffee (Dancing Goats) is delicious and I had 3 cups...I never have more than two at a restaurant because the coffee is usually burnt or weak. This coffee made me smile. The Hamburger Chicken Fried steak was a cool idea and they split it up for us...but it was lackluster. The fries were crispy and delicious and could be accented with gravy on top! I have many ideas for cool breakfast menu items! read more

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First visit to this cute spot in Oly. Started with bloody Mary's made with in house mix. Delicious! Service was great. Wait staff recommended a few things and we took their advice. Husband got the Juicy Lucy burger and I got the fried chicken. Both had fries. Fries were fantastic! The burger was ranked as "probably the best I ever ever had". The fried chicken had potential but was overall a little bland. Prices reasonable for current times. We will be back. read more

State & Central - Bloody Mary - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

My wife and I decided to have breakfast out and thought we would try State & Central. I had eggs and bacon and my wife had the veggie omelette. It came with a biscuit, the butter was very hard so I cut the biscuit in half and put the butter in between. After a couple of minutes it was still hard as a rock. The biscuit was barely warm in the first place. I wanted hash browns but every item on the menu came with French fry's. Who eats French fry's for breakfast? My wife's veggie omelette had Jarred or canned peppers for the veggies. With such a small menu there wasn't a lot of choice so we won't be back. Too bad because it's a cute place. read more

Love this spot! We had fantastic service provided by Dan our waitor. I love being surrounded by windows and being in an open space. So many spots in Olympia are dark and gloomy. Not here! Love the outdoor or indoor seating. Family friendly or bring a date or the gals! Full bar and several beers on tap too. Check it out! read more

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like the fish and chips to order for takeout. friendly staff and worth stopping for food

Stopped in on a weekend afternoon for a spontaneous lunch date with my wife. The our door seating was perfect for a warm and sunny day. Our server was wonderful. Friendly, knowledgeable, quick. Their selection of beers was diverse. My wife had a regular cheese burger and I had the special, which was a Seattle dog. The food was good. The cream cheese had a touch of lavender I believe. It mellowed out the jalapeños. The polish dog itself was ok, but didn't feel too special. I liked the fries, a great crunchy crust, and light on the inside. My wife said her burger was ok to decent. She said she would have it again, but it wasn't amazing or anything. The buns they use were really good. Wish we could give half stars. Because service, food and ambiance was a solid 4.5 star experience. We will go back and try more things from the menu. I want to try the Juicy Lucy. read more

Lovely spot, operating in the same building as a mercantile did in 1920's! So cool! Upscale diner, had chicken and waffles and garden Omelet with hot pepper, we didn't get the fresh to order donuts.. and I regret that. lol coffee was awesome... service was outstanding. read more

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I am so sad!!! I was looking forward to trying this place out!! I have heard so much about it!! So, i arrive, its fairly busy but there are three empty tables, one of which a gal eipes off for me, very kind. In about five minutes, i get the menus and a napkin. All was hunky dori. Then, literally, 25 minutes go by, and No One speaks to me, or offers beverages or water, absolutely nothing. I sat there, i perused the menus, which list lovely sounding vittles, and i waited. And waited. And waited. People seated after i cane, were receiving their drinks and getting orders taken. And i waited. 25 minutes in the chair at the table, waiting. No one even stopped to say "hey, we are running behind", or "we are short staffed", or anything. So bizarre. Sooo very disappointing. If there would have simply been some communication, i would have most likely stayed. But, there was no indication of my presence at all. I walked out. I felt really sad because the food looked great, its a cute little pub. I'm just really disappointed read more

Limited omelette ingredients Not breakfast potatoes Bloody mary too much horseradish read more

1/25/2025: Six months after my initial visit to State and Central, I returned to explore their newly launched garden omelette--a decision that reaffirmed my faith in their culinary consistency. The three-egg creation arrived as an architectural triumph: precisely folded, golden exterior harboring thoughtfully layered treasures within. Seattle's famed Mama Lil's pickled peppers provide an inspired twist, their sweet-hot personality dancing with clouds of fresh feta both folded inside and crowning the top. Caramelized onions contribute deep, maple-like sweetness, while lightly sautéed tomatoes add bright, almost wine-like undertones to each bite. The eggs themselves deserve special mention: impeccably fresh, whipped to cumulus-cloud fluffiness, then folded with origami-like precision. Accompanying french fries arrive uniformly golden, their exterior crunch giving way to steamy, tender centers. Tish, my server from my summer visit, remembered my enthusiasm for their previous offerings, while Chef Micah emerged briefly to share his inspiration for incorporating Mama Lil's peppers--a stroke of Nordic-meets-Northwest genius that perfectly suits the restaurant's hygge-forward ambiance. Some restaurants chase novelty; State and Central masters consistency, proving excellence isn't a fluke but a standard.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

This quaint little restaurant in Olympia makes fantastic crafted burgers and their cheese curds are to die for, always a great meal

Excellent service. Great burger and fries. Good selection of beers on tap. Will be returning when I'm back in town

wowzers is all I can say for this place. if you want a great burger and drink while in the state capital, this is the place. Its sort of tucked in a residential area, but easily found on a corner intersection. Our party of 12 was quickly seated and we went straight for the burgers which was perfect. Juicy, hot, fresh veggies and perfectly matched buns! The fries were crispy and hot and was a perfect complement to the burger and beers. I could eat bowls of it while watching the game. they offer a bunch of other food options which I will definitely try next time and you can bet on it whenever I am in Oly, I am stopping by State & Central. read more

State & Central - Juicy Lucy with some of the crispiest fries you will ever have....not for soggy fries lovers - Pubs Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I've been to state and central with my husband for breakfast many times. I finally tried it for dinner and was blown away! As always great service, food, and ambiance! Great spot for casual dining! I had their French 75 which was amazing! read more

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