Excellent food! The chili was flavorful, with chunks of brisket, and rich tomato flavor, very…read morefilling. The Cuban sandwich was so good I didn't need any BBQsauce. Mac n cheese was mildly spicy and very cheesy, absolute perfection! Their meats are tender and not overly smoked like a lot of places. This place does it right! Service was excellent. New favorite for sure.

Went for happy hour and recommend the tater tots. Good service but it's definitely a bar atmosphere.read more

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

Shared a plate of nachos with a friend, it was the absolute WORST. Tortilla chips drowned in canned…read morecheese sauce, with cold canned chicken breast pieces and a few sliced olives and tomato chunks. Watery grocery store salsa and sour cream on the side. Really terrible.

Bre is the best beer slinger ever!! Her service is top notch. Joined Puget Sound Taps for trivia…read morenight, thanks James (chubby ninja entertainment). The nachos and pizza were good but we need some other options like salads and sandwiches. The beer is wonderful as always.

I went to this spot a few years ago and sadly never went back because they did not have food…read moreoptions. THEY HAVE FOOD NOW! Woo!! The pizza and wings were delish! The experience was even more fabulous with Bri as our bartender/server. She is so lively and fun to be around. I love the large selection of drinks and also the patio option. There is so many dark bars and restaurants here so finding this gem that has natural lighting and large windows is so nice too! They also do trivia and bingo! So many options!

Go on Thursday - LIVE MUSIC Bring your own food, enjoy a…read morebeverage, and the music! Staff are friendly and helpful. You can also play pool or even ping-pong - a fun place for a beverage, some live music (Thursdays), and games!

Love this place. Solid tap list. Cash only. Cool bartenders. Huge screen tv. Free popcorn. Free…read morejukebox. Every time I'm there after I grab a brew I put on the entire Pink Floyd Animals album and kick back.

I take everyone who visits me in Olympia to this place for their burger. Hot dang, just thinking…read moreabout it makes me salivate like a dog with a bone. They don't charge an arm and a leg for the 'burg, either, like SOME places do. Beer selection is good, especially the ciders. Something for everybody. There's live music pretty often too. Service is stellar. Helpful staff, friendly like. My old lady ordered a drink and was accidentally poured the wrong beverage. The 'tender apologized and offered to let us have the correct libation along with the mis-poured soldier--no charge. Now THAT'S service. I'll see you again, Ilk Lodge.

Easy to miss spot in downtown Olympia. There is a private lot, but parking can be a little messy…read more Weird sign on door is a bit too political for our taste, may deter some patrons (but I am sure they don't care). Lots of space as you walk in. This is an order at the counter establishment. Lots of seating for both smaller and larger parties. Several arcade games in the back and what looked to be a chalkboard for kids on the wall. Also looks like maybe a little stage area for live entertainment. Menus are on the table. Lots of items that sound good. We went with an original smash burger, fish sandwich, fries, and onion rings. They came to the table in a decent amount of time. Smash burger was good, no complaints. Fish burger was good as well, big piece of fish. Fries were hand cut, so can't really go wrong. Onion ring portion for price wasnt bad, but the rings themselves were just okay. I can appreciate that the beef used is grass fed and local, as well as the buns being housemade. This would be the exception for the entree prices. Sides are more reasonably priced. Drink prices on the higher side. Food was decent, might come back to try more of the menu. Just didnt really care for the ambiance..

Hidden gem of federal way! Underground kitchen is LITERALLY underground. It is tucked right next to…read moreshin sung kbbq next door. Ambiance is korean pocha/late night bar setting and they are open until 2am! There's limited seating during their busy hours so definitely come earlier if you can. Lots of parking outside. Everytime I visit here, I ALWAYS get the creamy bulgolgi udon. This dish is super unique and I've never seen it elsewhere. The sauce is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the bouncy/chewy udon and well marinated bulgolgi. The pork belly kimchi udon is good as well if you like a spicy kick. We also ordered the half and half fried chicken (original and yangnyeom) and it was perfectly crispy and juicy on the inside! My friend enjoyed the spicy seafood stir fry which paired well with a bottle of soju but they also have lots of other drinks (nonalcoholic) to choose from! after a long night out or just for a casual lunch/dinner-- definitely a go to spot for me.

I ordered the honey garlic wings and the half-and-half (low-level spice). Unfortunately, the honey…read moregarlic wings were quite dry and seemed overcooked--the meat was hard and even the bone crumbled, which was disappointing. The half-and-half wings were noticeably better and much more enjoyable. I also tried the Creamy Udon with seafood and cod roe, which was absolutely delicious--rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. I would skip the overcooked wings next time, but I highly recommend diving into the udon.

The food was so yummy and the place is so pretty. Service was amazing. The place is so calm and has…read moresmooth jazz playing has a very rustic atmosphere. Would 100% come back here again

I've eaten here twice now, once for lunch and now once for dinner. I had pizza both times, although…read moreI fully intended to try a pasta last time. I love their pizza though and the one on "special" sounded too good to pass up (it was). If you're a thin crust lover, I'd highly recommend. The side salad is also great. The ingredients taste so fresh, the staff is great, and the atmosphere is wonderful. They have live, dinner music on weekends too. Don't sleep on this place.

We were in the need of an adult beverage and some food so headed to Tipsy Whale. They had a taco…read moretruck parked out front. We had lots of options for beer, wine, seltzers, and ciders. The service was quick and helpful. The deco is simple and nice with plenty of seating upstairs and outside. The taco truck is amazing but that is another review.

At first I wasn't sure if Tipsy Whale made their own craft beer or not but after my visit there it…read moreturns out that isn't the case. They carry guest taps of beer and cider for local breweries and cideries. I wasn't complaining though! The variety of beverages to pick from is diverse and the place has a nice, clean, sleek look. I think it's relatively new to that may play a factor with all that. There is an outdoor patio where you can kick back and enjoy. It's a little ways out of the main neighborhoods of Olympia but that is what makes it great because there aren't a lot of other businesses where it's located for the residents here.

Drink selection was delightful, ambiance was sweet, but the service here was what I won't forget…read more The waitress was sweet as pie, attentive and checking on us frequently. She was admittedly a little flirtatious, sneaking kisses under the table... but we made sure to tip her handsomely in repayment. 10/10 will be back again, hoping to see Miss Blue here too.

Went here for the first time yesterday. Our timing was probably a little off as it happened to be…read morethe day of the month that they hosted the monthly silent book reading club. Though it was eerily quiet, the host invited us to still have a beer which we did. He was very nice and we saw they had a very interesting collection of custom foods and merch. We'll definitely visit again when things are a little less quiet

Best bar staff in the city. Pool tables and cold beer. What else do you need? They have…read morenon-alcoholic beer from 3 magnets brewing if that's your thing.

The vibe in this place is just right. Low lights, enough…read morenoise to fill the space while still making it easy to hear your conversation, plenty of comfy seating, prompt but unobtrusive service, and fun 50s decor made Brotherhood a very enjoyable spot. We visited in December so the red and green lanterns hanging from the ceiling fit right in with the Christmas garlands strung around the bar. We loved the vibrancy and pointed out the cool retro lamps and fancy velvet paintings of matadors. We got boozy hot chocolates to close out a bar-hopping evening. They were tasty, if slightly less hot than we would've liked. Also not a fan of the place being cash-only, not least because I didn't see the bartenders wash their hands after handling the cash.