46 Best American Restaurants in Olympia

“Amazing food! Nothing short of flavors from every direction! Great bar favorites & local brews.“

“Last night we got burgers, fries, and a milkshake to share. Loved everything about it. The bun super soft, the shoestring fries crispy and hot, and the milkshake was to die for. Grill and Greens has come back with a bang!“

“So much delicious food, I could eat it everyday!!!! Don’t miss out on this flavor experience.“

“First time visitors. superb! meal was delicious.“

“Great service and great food. be sure and save room for dessert! Banana Annie was amazing!“

“Breakfast, lunch, or dinner is always great here. Excellent food and drinks, the service is stellar. Lenea and Jerry are the best servers. The atmosphere is always pleasant, and the place is clean. Great place for golf tournament lunches or group events. The menu has a wide variety of dishes with fresh ingredients and tasty recipes. Mother's Day branch is a must.“

“Great Italian-style pizza, fine assortment of brews, friendly staff and a fun playlist. But what makes this place so special is the ambience under the old-growth trees, just steps from pristine Deep Lake. Whether you're enjoying a picnic table or a big Adirondack chair, there IS no other place like it!“

“Great place to meet up with friends! Best bartenders great owners too“

“I always make it a point to go to Row when in town on business. Staff is always good and so is the food. But, today was different. Long day at work for an audit. I had a raging headache. Sat at the bar, ordered a dirty martini from Tyler. He did the usual follow up. I told him, long day, just chilling, keep the glass full, and I’ll let you know the rest. He understood the assignment. For that, he gets a gold star. Thanks again.“

“Amazing people , good food“

“NOTE: You do NOT have to play golf or be a member here to enjoy the restaurant and bar… Loving the new menu options! We also hosted my husband’s 50th birthday here and catering + bar was perfect! Fun place to hang out! Lani and Meghan are the best ?“

“Beer and pretzels great for after local shopping“

“Best omelettes ever and my coffee cup was never empty. Jessie and the staff make sure you get a smile when you come in.“

“Perfect place for a romatic dinner or drinks out with friends. Live guitar music set the mood, we loved our wine flights and the food was fantastic! Friendly staff, warm atmosphere and great view!“

“I absolutely love this place! The food is always delicious and the service is wonderful. Extra shout-out to Amanda who had our table on the night of the luminary procession. The place was super busy (of course) but Amanda made us feel like VIPs. Thank you so much for your attentiveness and letting us know about future events.“

“Great fish & chips! Always nice service, relaxed and down home atmosphere.“

“Good lunch and great drinks“

“Everything here — everything — is divine and fabulous even for those who aren’t strictly vegan. I’m prompted to write today because I got one of my favorites to go two days ago — the bagel and “lox” — and had the first half yesterday and the second today. Incredibly still delicious after two days in the fridge. Kudos to you all.💕“

“It has to be good for the place to be always busy.“

“We absolutely LOVE the food here :) Have never had a bad experience in 20+ years of eating here. Highly recommended!“

“Best banana split in town!!“

“My favorite bar!! Great food great drinks great pulltabs!!!“

“This tavern is a gem. The food is cooked with care and you can tell when you get it. The brussel sprouts are a huge hit at any time. I tried a "special" called the CodFather yesterday with a hand battered piece of cod, topped with fresh sliced pastrami and some cheese on a slathering of coleslaw on a bun. It absolutely works!“

“This is our favorite place to go! The food and service are always amazing. We also love the fact this is a Family Owned small business. We want to keep these families who live in our community and their businesses going. Stop by and check them out…their food is consistent and good!“

“My favorite little diner in Olympia. The staff are so kind and attentive, they pay attention to their regulars and they work hard to keep everyone happy. (Especially Michelle she is the best!) Anytime you need a good comfort breakfast this is the spot.“

“Been coming in here since the early seventies- kinda like coming home. (The old popcorn days 😂)“

“Great staff, excellent food(massive nachos, people!). The atmosphere is what you'd expect for a familiar bar to call home. It's one of my go-to spots for meeting up with friends, or introducing someone to a side of my personality.“

“some of the best chicken fried steak I have had in a long time, and the service was fast, today was my wife's first time there and she loved it“

“Excellent Food“

“Wonderful place for all to enjoy a great evening.“

“We stumbled upon this place walking around looking for something for lunch. Honestly my expectations were low we just wanted a cheap lunch with everything in the area being so pricey. Absolutely exceeded my expectations. The burger was honestly the best burger I’ve had in a while. Delicious, juicy, flavorful, 10/10 recommend! The staff were also super sweet!“

“We checked this place out for the first time on Halloween, the prices are reasonable. Kitchen was closed by the time we wanted food so we’ll try it next time. Plenty of options for songs. Karaoke was a blast and the vibe was absolutely there compared to some other karaoke places in the area. Bartender was so sweet as well as the karaoke host. We’ll be returning!“

“Better be hungry and thirsty. Nothing but good vibes and good food and drinks.“

“Chill vibes, plenty of pool tables, and finger food to munch on while you play. We got fries, calamari, mini corn dogs. They were good and the beer selection was decent. Our friend group pretty much always ends up here at the end of the night one way or another“

“A simple place w a neat vibe. D/T Olympia rocks..“

“Great selection of 3Mag and guest beers. Highly rated NA beers. Friendly place. As of 1/23, snacks but bring your own food. Also frequent popup food service. Check their Facebook page.“

“Shari’s Cafe and Pies offers a comforting slice of Americana with its classic diner ambiance and hearty menu. The decor is warm and inviting, featuring cozy booths and friendly staff that make you feel right at home.

The food is consistently good, with a homemade feel that adds to the overall dining experience. Service is prompt and attentive, making it a great spot for a casual meal with family or friends. Prices are reasonable, and the portions are generous, offering great value for money.

Overall, Shari’s Cafe and Pies is a solid choice for anyone looking for comfort food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.“

“Food service and quality!“

“It’s a classic restaurant Anything you want during drive in or inside the building many to choose I’ll come again“

“My wife and I had dinner at the Martin Way Red Lobster yesterday. It was by far the best dinner and overall experience we have ever had at Red Lobster. We live about half way between Olympia and Longview, due to traffic we usually go to the Longview Red Lobster. We have had many "ok" dinners at Longview. Yesterday we went to Olympia. The service was great and the food was perfect. The last month has been a rough one and we needed a good night out to relax. It could not have been better, Thank you. (P.S. I did not get our waitresses name, But I am fairly certain she is the tallest waitress you have there. She is great at her job. Thank you again.) 👍👍👍“

“I've been coming to this place for over 50 years. You will never walk away hungry or regretting anything you ordered. The service was absolutely stellar! Amanda was very attentive to any of our cuisine requests. Are coffee cups were always kept topped off. I'm a very difficult person to please, And they managed to make me feel like a king. I would recommend this place whether you're looking for just a cup of coffee, a full sit-down meal or a quick game of pool or shuffleboard. Fantastic atmosphere.“

“We value this location for its staff's kindness and dedication to accommodating individuals with disabilities. For 27 years, it has maintained a reputation as a welcoming and exceptional dining experience, serving delicious food with outstanding customer service. Thank you for wonderful management
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“Endless fries and Freckled Lemonade 🥰“

“I had the privilege of speaking with the many staff on site. They explained exactly why there was a wait for service when I asked and did so professionally and politely. I had very good service from everybody.. but I want to highlight a gentleman tonight by the name of “yo” he was energetic and so positive/ light hearted that I needed to speak with a manager of his service and also needed to leave an online review. There’s been a decline in customer service recently from many restaurants but “yo” has given me faith! I hope anybody who reads this review meet “yo” and understand your getting the full apple bees experience here in Olympia!“

“I havnt been here in ages and the Food and service are still excellent but the establishment itself is super dirty. Black dirty carpet. Booths with rips and tears in the seats that are covered with cheap duct tape like stuff. The back head rests are gross and dirty and the walls and station walls are gross as well with old food splattered on them.
Whoever owns this establishment needs to hire a cleaning service. It's pretty gross and dirty.
The wait staff and cooks are wonderful. Just basically needs a good scrub down.“

“attentive employees. helpful and friendly. prices a bit high.“