The Tri-Tip was amazing! We are definitely coming back. Fish & chips were good as well

Had a lovely brunch with my good friends. Uptown Grill is halfway between us now that I've moved to Vancouver, WA, so she drive from Seattle & we meet for Sunday brunch. It was my lucky day, I found parking right outside the front door! The downtown is super cute and decorated for Christmas & quite busy with shoppers so my friends had to park a few blocks away. The food was great. We split the French toast sandwich and a side of bacon. Tasty! I drank a coffee and it was delicious. My friend had a mimosa. I would definitely go back! read more

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Really delicious flaky pastry chicken pot pie. We also got a burger which was fantastic as well! Service was a good pace and the restaurant has a nice country vibe. Would go back again to try other items on the menu! read more

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Uptown grill was great! We came in an hour before close hoping for a quick dinner. We ordered the chicken pot pie and a chicken adobo bowl. The pot pie was good- very homey and nostalgic. The chicken adobo bowl was amazing! I want to return to try the other bowls they had because this one was great! I didn't like how they fill the bowl to the rim because as soon as I mixed it up so much fell out. I prefer when they just use a bigger bowl. It was a bit pricey, but maybe that's normal for downtown Olympia. read more

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We were on our way back from the coast and wanted to stop for lunch. We found the Uptown Grill and what an amazing find it was! The menu looked incredible and there were a ton of options we wanted to try. In the end we chose the Scratch Chicken Pot Pie and were not disappointed. It was simply incredible. I do love me some pot pie and get it whenever I see it on the menu. This was probably the best I've had. I highly recommend. If you like it a little spicy, ask for their house-made hot sauce. It is damn fine...in fact, it was so good I bought a bottle bring home. :) We loved everything about our experience, the food, the atmosphere, and especially the friendly staff. Thanks to front and back of house staff that made this incredible. We'll be back. read more

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On our way to Canon Beach we decided to stop for dinner in Olympia and found Uptown Grill. We got Chicken PotPie and Chicken Adobo bowl. The Chicken Pot Pie was good, we loved the Chicken Adobo Bowl. The combination of rice, slaw, onions, cucumbers and cashew was great. We would definitely come back the next time we are in Olympia. read more

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What a great spot in downtown Olympia! This was our first time here and we can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! Our bartenders were so friendly and helpful! We decided on the teriyaki chicken bowl and the ramen bowl with chicken. Both were excellent with fresh ingredients and lots of vegetables. read more

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I am visiting Olympia for a work trip and I've ordered from this place two nights in a row. I can't get enough of it. The first night I ordered the delicious Steak salad with sweet potato fries and tonight I ordered the Maple wings and Pasta with squash!! I will most likely be ordering tomorrow! read more

Love this place! Always busy, but service is on point. Was looking for something different for lunch, but the pot pie called to me in a mystical, magical way. Can you say 'the perfect meal!'? The only downside is the crust is so darn flaky, you're going to get lots of crumbs on you - kinda like eating beignets and avoiding getting powdered sugar all over you...impossible! You gotta try it, you will not be disappointed. Though at $24.95, it's a little pricey for a lunch! read more

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Over priced for mediocre food, my drink how ever was delicious. The service was good as well as the ambience.

If 4.0 is your gauge for average then this is above. Not necessarily a must try but if you are looking for a pleasant place with good food then this is your spot. Food, service and atmosphere were excellent. It is a place my group found ourselves sitting after the meal to chat and enjoy the atmosphere. For someone like me that is rare. Everything has to be just right, not only the food and atmosphere but the the moods and people you are with as well. Normally I'm a eat and retreat kind of person. The braised pork poutine was exceptional and a must get, large enough to share between 4 people. Be careful if your main meal comes with fries though, as it might turn into French fries overload. I didn't try the Beef Stroganoff but my mother in law cleaned the plate (which is rare for her) so I'd assume it was good Slow-Roasted California Tri-Tip BBQ Steak Sandwich was delicious, a little too much sauce but the flavors were great and steak was perfectly sliced / cooked. Loved the caramelized onions and additional onion ring inside. The French fries were also very good that came with the Sandwhich We got our kids Milk Shakes, Fried Chicken & French Fries. The fried chicken was more of an in house cutlet sliced into chicken finger form, which for us was a step above the normal chicken finger. The shakes were both good and the kids were happy read more

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Great selection of mocktails in a cute, old town establishment. Located blocks from the waterfront in downtown Olympia. Had the poutine with the metamorphosis and I was impressed with the flavor of the non-alcoholic gin. read more

I unfortunately can't say much about Uptown Grill's food beyond their sweet potato fries which were absolutely delicious when paired with honey mustard however, I can say that my experience here was wonderful and I will be back again. The service was fantastic with our waitress being extremely kind, personable and just downright great at her job. She made us feel welcome and took great care to recommend, check in on us and ensure we had what we needed. It wasn't too terribly busy and we were able to get a table for our bigger group with space around us. Very comfortable atmosphere in a busy spot. Parking in the area can be tough so there may be a bit of a walk to get here because of that. Now the food and drinks. As I said above, the sweet potato fries were so good! They were crispy yet soft and flavored perfectly. I also tried a spicy margarita drink that was recommended to me with a tequila that I believe they mentioned was house-made and black salt. It was surprisingly good and I could see it pairing well with some of their other dinner offerings. I wasn't as big of a fan of the huckleberry lemon drop but I am not a huge fan of the subtle floral notes. It was still a great experience regardless and I'll be back to check them out again soon. read more

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Delicious scratch-kitchen in downtown Olympia. They make the strawberry lemonade themselves and it was a great sweet yet sour refreshing drink. The Australian Wagyu burgers were perfect! The sweet potato fries too! And the sauce they make to dip was a slightly sweet and savory blueberry honey mustard. I would love to use that dip for so many things! We can't wait to enjoy more meals here! read more

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This was a nice little find for a beer and a bite of dinner. Service was good, without pestering us. The beer selection is good and our server helped me make a good beer selection that hit the spot. I had the steak salad that was also exactly what I needed. Lots of greens and some perfectly done delicious steak. Worth a stop in for sure. read more

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the prawns were not totally reminiscent of NOLA quality, but I could tell that there was effort put in to get that taste of spice rather than spicy. would have been nice if the bread was a bit warmer and fully cut because it was hard to get through the tough breading of the baguette. Love the touch of a sunny-side-up egg because the yolk nicely melted into the prawns and meats. chicken pot pie size was bigger than expected, which is great! dim lighting, but still nice to capture a picture. loved the slender cups that they serve because it is easy to cup your hands around them. also liked the clear signs that were legible about where to go to seat ourselves, but will say that the waiting area for tables is a bit cramped with the host podium in the middle of the aisle where you must walk through. appreciate the offer of cracked pepper by the waitress, who was so attentive in ensuring that my table was topped off on liquids. waitress would not interject in the middle of conversation and caught on social cues quick to know when to interrupt for refills. good place to go to if you are meeting your neighbor for the first time, especially during the MLK Jr. holiday weekend! read more

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Ok, so we have been back..twice. The second trip we saw the same server as before but luckily we got someone else and she was great. That time I went with a burger and it was ok. The menu does say you can't change what's on it, you'll have to order the customized burger but when I asked our server if that's really the case just to not have onions she said not to worry and that made me happy. The third time we went is because I received a gift certificate and well it's a free meal. We got the most awesome server this time, who was personable, knowledgeable and fun! I went back to the Gorgonzola Mac and added pork this time and it was smothered in oil but good. My husband got the pork chop with brussells and sweet potatoes and when I tried it, I was jealous because it was sooo delicious. So yes, we will be back again because 2/3 great experiences thus far is a good thing and I want my own pork chop next time. read more

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I adore this place! We've been there twice this week. The bartender (Brad?) is amazing. Roxy is so friendly. They're great people. The food is fresh. Everything we've tried is excellent. Wonderful gluten free options. read more

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This restaurant is now one of my favorites when I visit Olympia. Everything is fresh and flavorful. The portions are a great size. Had the beer battered cod tacos and with very flavorful and delicious. They do add a scratch kitchen for the cooks as a tip. Sky our waitress was very attentive. I will definitely be back. Double yummy read more

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Second time in Olympia and we looked for this place! It was even better than the first time! We were able dine outside! Party of 4 and everyone really enjoyed their entrees and their dessert! Service was super! Family owned and operated! This place is quality. read more

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We went ok a Friday night recently. They have opened into the space next door so there is more seating. The food is delicious. I got the prime rib and mmmm it was good. My kid got the salmon pasta and it was flavorful and delicious. Portions are huge so I had leftovers for the next day. read more

Stopped by here enroute to Eugene, OR from Vancouver, BC...I was solo. I had a lovely meal consisting of a steak bowl, Diet Coke and a smores dessert. Loved every bit of it. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone stopping in Olympia, WA. The restaurant has a great vibe and the food was amazing. The location can be pretty sketchy near a park with some homeless folks around. Since I didn't know the area very well, my husband suggested I ask someone to walk me back to my car. Even though the place was hopping, one of the managers was happy enough to walk me to my car. I was so grateful. Thank you, Uptown Grill, for your exceptional food and service...and going above and beyond to help me back to my car safely so that I could continue my road trip worry-free. read more

Happened upon this gem on the Main Street in Olympia when looking for a place to eat dinner before fighting the traffic home. What a find! They are infamous for the chicken pot pie and it is worthy of praise. I will say my favorite was the blackberry cobbler as you can see from the empty dish. Servings were plentiful and savory. We had great service! For sure recommend this place when you are visiting Olympia. read more

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Overall very good experience with a delicious meal. We started off with the New Orleans Prawns - the prawns were very slightly overdone (my husband thinks I should add a second slightly). Still an incredibly solid dish, the crustini alongside was beautiful. For our mains we ordered the Spicy Chicken Sandwich & Chicken Marsala - yummm. The fries with the sandwich were fresh and salted great. The chicken Marsala was loaded with flavor and a nice portion. For that appetizer, two entrees, one mixed drink, and two draft beers, the total before tip was 99. Service was prompt, polite & respectful. read more

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So glad I found this little gem again. My daughter spent a full day rehearsing at the performing arts center and worked herself up a fierce appetite. Car snacks were no longer an option. We found this to be within walking distance for her tiny tired feet. We were greeted like family a made comfortable at a small bar table. The waitress was very attentive to my daughter and I making sure my daughter's cup was never empty and as most little girls do, she opted for a simple bowl of macaroni and cheese. Now I assumed this would be like most restaurants where they serve you a bowl of craft in a side cup. Let me tell you this was not a side cup. This was a full size portion of from scratch some of the best macaroni and cheese I have snagged off of any of my kids plates. Bottom line this place was fast, friendly and delicious. If you haven't, you should stop by. read more

First time here and let's just say will definitely be back. Plenty of seating on a Saturday morning which was so nice. Unique menu of drinks and they were all well presented and tasted great. Everyome enjoyed all the food! The pot pie was HUGE!!!! read more

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I've eaten here twice and enjoyed the food very much Nice menu offerings. Chicken pot pie is memorable. read more

We loved the food and the service with few exceptions (such as one server agreed to provide with with salt/pepper only to forget) but our main server was amazing! Truthfully it was pre-holiday and a Saturday so very busy and sadly very loud! In an up note, food was amazing, servings well proportioned and very tasty! We'd recommend either going on an off night or be prepared to wait....wed recommend parking across the street and behind the old state building!!!! read more

Excellent selection of food. All very good! Top dishes in my opinion are the Pot Pie, Chicken Marsala and their brownie ice cream dessert. The huckleberry martini is tasty as well. Friendly service as well. This is our go to place when visiting our kids in Tumwater. read more

Went to downtown Oly for the first time and decided to try Uptown out. There is a open floor concept with seat yourself. It seeded pretty clean, I didn't see any build up anywhere and no funky smells. The menu is robust and had really good options. I ordered the pot pie and was not disappointed. My wife had the macNcheese and said it should come with bread. I tried it and liked it, but agreed with her. The server was a bit dry and hard to hear when he spoke. We asked for some extra napkins and never received them. My water ran out, but I was wrapped up and could have spoken up. Overall I will go back, I may ask for a different server if hes there again. There is at least 3 more things I want to try read more

3rd time back; great milkshakes; great burger ...made to your request perfectly. This is my go to Olympia local bar and grill. Great service; love the location from the farmers market or just shopping around downtown. I'll be back again and again. read more

Service and food were excellent. It was a happy discovery! We will drive 40 min to eat here. Yummm! read more

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Great 1/2 lb burgers, great fries, friendly staff, my go to place for a burger and beer I've not had anything else on the menu, but everything looks delicious read more

Tried here on a Friday. Sat on the bar side, not the restaurant side, so it was a bit noisy. Not overbearingly loud, but noticeable. My wife and I started with the Honey & Maple Glazed wings for an appetizer. They were incredible. Perfect crunch, amazing flavor - if you ever come here, Order. The. Wings. You will thank me. We both tried the Steak Mediterranean Bowl. Overall, the dish didn't quite work. The steak and yogurt sauce were amazing, and the steak was very well seasoned. The mixed greens worked well as a salad. The Spanish Rice was good by itself, but for us it didn't work when taken as a whole with the rest of the dish. Individually, great, but it loses something when put together. For dessert we had a S'mores Brownie. It was very good, without any part being overwhelming. My service wasn't the greatest, but it was Friday night and I was in the bar, so I just dealt with it. read more

I stopped by this place with my friends after a long morning at a dance competition. We were starving and everything on the menu looked good. I ended up getting the chicken mac and cheese, which was delicious. I would absolutely get it again. We got a table immediately and the server was nice and attentive. I didn't try any of the drinks, but my friends had a couple cocktails that they said were alright but not their favorite. PS someone please water the indoor plants by the window, they are so thirsty! read more

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So glad that we stumbled in here on a random Monday afternoon. The drinks were delicious and the service was great! I had the burger with a gluten free bun and it was just a perfect simple burger. I like that the sweet potato fries were on the thicker side. The prime rib Philly cheesesteak was so good! If we're ever back in Olympia again, we will definitely be coming back. read more

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The chicken pot pie is on the menu as their specialty, so I had to try. So glad I did as it didn't disappoint! When it arrived I was amazed at how big it was. This pie is huge! The crust was flakey and really complimented the inside filling of carrots, peas and chicken. The dome crust keeps the heat in and is piping hot! Bring your appetite as it's very filling. Evangelyn took great care of me and provided great service. The food arrived quickly which I was pleasantly surprised being the pie is made from scratch. It was worth the trip into downtown Oly as the chicken pot pie was amazing!! read more

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This place was a solid choice. The service was good as well. We had a large party and everyone enjoyed the food.

Based on yelp reviews, I decided to give this place a try, even though there were several restaurants nearby. Based on suggestion from my server, Hannah, i ordered carnitas tacos ($17) for lunch. Also went with a cup of clam chowder ($6.50) and then for dessert i tried the berry shortcake ($13). The chowder was good and I would order that again. However the tacos were served lukewarm with black beans and rice. Three full size tacos was way too much for me to eat and still have dessert so I only ate two. The shortcake was a big disappointment as the biscuit was too dry and needed some extra berry juice for moisture. Take note that they add 5 cents per dollar as "scratch" for the kitchen. So lunch was $47 plus tip! Overall, the service was good. Ambiance was nice. The food was okay but no compelling reason to come back. read more

My husband and I were looking to do date night and came across this restaurant while looking up potential places to eat at last night and we're so glad we gave this place a shot! The restaurant had a great atmosphere to it, our waitress Heidi was really nice and patient with us since it was our first time, and the food was amazing. We were seated immediately and given an opportunity to choose where we'd like to sit. As we explored the menu, Heidi was very informative and helped us with deciding what we'd like to eat. My husband and I shared the braised pork poutine which was so good; the fries came with so much pork and it had just the right amount of seasoning. I ordered the Alaskan Cod tacos which were HUMONGOUS and my husband created his own burger with a beast patty (made with bison, elk, wagyu beef, and wild boar -- so flavorful). Our meals were very generous on portion size and incredibly tasty. Something that caught us off guard was their "scratch kitchen" fee that they'll tack onto your bill (they disclose this at the bottom of their menu, I meant to read more about it but got distracted and didn't remember it until it was time to pay). It only added $5 more to our bill, my husband shrugged it off and left it as is, but if this is something you wouldn't want to pay into there is an option to opt out! Despite the extra fee and tight street parking, this restaurant is definitely worth checking out! We'd love to return here again in the future! read more

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