43 Best American Restaurants in Olympia

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

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

“The lemon basil cider is amazing! Great hidden gem in a beautiful park.“

“The plates are way too small. My food was falling off my plate and onto the table. I looked around, and most people had the same problem. Why would they use such small plates and have your food falling on the table? Other than that the food is great, but you lose a lot on to the table. Service was also a little slow.“

“delicious food, bartender was immaculate... delicious white whiskey margarita 10/10“

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

“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 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.“

“Black Bear Diner boosts huge portion sizes, so much that'll you'll need a doggy bag because you won't be able to finish. This may have been true at one point, but in the present this claim is closer to wild fantasy than actual truth. See the pictures I've attached and draw your own conclusions. Although the food is good the portion size leaves something to be desired, especially for this particular diner which they charge almost $30 for. I did not photograph the salad or cornbread, as the focus is particularly on the protein.“

“First time trying Uptown Grill today, and it’s no surprise that they’re contenders for (and previous winners of) the Best of South Sound! We tried their salmon fish and chips with sweet potato fries, chicken pot pie, and a couple of their cocktails, and dang it was delicious! They’ve got our votes from here on out in BoSS and we can’t wait to go back!“

“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.💕“

“Good lunch and great drinks“

“The Rivers Edge Restaurant Is Wonderful. Whether You Showed Up Early to Play Golf ⛳ or Are just looking for a Place to chill out and enjoy one of the Other activities going on. iT is Reasonably Priced IMHO, & They're Friends of Bill W. (Sunday @8:00 a.m.) You won't have any Regrets!“

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

“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 ?“

“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!“

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

“Great local pub with great pretzels!“

“Best bar and grill in town. Excellent cooks. Clam chowder made fresh every day, and is DELICIOUS. Awesome bartenders tell it like it is, and make great drinks. Family friendly. Can get very busy at times, but the wait is worth it. Try it.“

“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!“

“if y’all want a classicccc diner experience get on over to martin way diner. got crunk off of one mimosa first time i went…best experience ever. had me waddling and giggling out of there. get you some pancakes and a mimosa, best morning you’ll ever have i swear!“

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

“2 Mile House Pub & Eatery is a casual bar in Olympia with a friendly staff, unpretentious atmosphere, and simple but satisfying pub grub menu. They offer daily specials, a pool table, and a small outdoor area. While it might not be the fanciest spot in town, it's a great place to unwind and have a good time with friends.“

“Food service and quality!“

“Also i feel that the Waitress at the Burlington NJ location is kind and welcoming to me & my husband who are older. We appreciate how she talks about new items to try. I will definitely request her area to sit since she is full time waitress“

“Fun Time! The entire experience is awesome!“

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

“Excellent Food“

“Covered outdoor seating. Reasonable prices. Dancing, great atmosphere, good music. Kitchen closes early though.“

“Fabulous bartenders, especially on bingo night - always a good time!“

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

“Friendly crowd and welcoming service! Although I had to make a quick exit simply because I was enjoying the crowd and the karaoke singers and time elapsed so quickly, I forgot to tip the karaoke host as planned. He was fabulous and a great karaoke singer! I plan to compensate for the missed opportunity to tip the next time I visit to reflect my appreciation for the atmosphere there and the friendly service!“

“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.“

“i just wanted to thank the bartender there tonight. i am currently houseless, which in a lot of ways is a crime and most certainly looked down upon by polite society and so i wanted to thank the bartender at this facility for giving me a rare gift. They kicked me out of the bar in the most optimal way i could have hoped for. i admittedly use wifi in public locations to communicate with my children from time to time and as I don't drink alcohol this can cause proprietors to feel as if my use of their wifi constitutes theft or that i am benefitting off of a service that is paid for by paying patrons and since I don't drink alcohol or have much to offer i shouldn't be able to use the services. i understand that they have a business to run, and that my use, of THEIR wifi, to talk to my son, is not their business model and certainly not one that will turn a profit. Further more, it is not their responsibility to ensure that i am able to talk to my son and it is well within their right to require me to purchase something to use their facilities. Fully agreed, and as a houseless person in Olympia I have been told to leave in a much more demeaning, dehumanizing fashion so i am truly thankful for the bartenders at the 4th ave tavern because they kicked me out in a way that didn't alert my son that his dad was being kicked out for being unable to purchase a drink and because they did so discreetly, I was able to retain what little dignity I have left and save face in front of my child. so thank you, it does mean a lot to occasionally feel as though my presence is not a complete blight and that maybe my son will go to bed wishing his dads wifi service was better so we could have talked a little longer instead of the reality which is your father can't even get together enough money for a drink that he will not have drank but what would have allowed him to talk about everything and nothing at all for just a little bit longer. thank you.“

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

“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.“

“The restaurant wasn't super packed (thankfully) so there was time and ability for my waitress to give us her full attention and was wonderful in helping me decide my final meal with all the information she was able to give me, which I GREATLY appreciated. Nichole was absolutely amazing, helpful, and a literal VIBE! I'm so here for it!“

“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.) 👍👍👍“

“What you (can't) blame Red Robin for is how busy they are! Well price; but $1 garbage is still garbage. I love the Endless Fries and yes sometimes you have to wait. It would take a Fryer the size of a twin bed to never wait. Service has been awesome so far. Going back Sunday.“

“I dont live nearby but come here about every 2 months. The food is hot and tasty. Service is always great. The building needs love. I realize this place has been suffering sales so it's probably difficult to purchase new items. Some floor and window cleaning, weeding and I heard some issues coming from the kitchen. I'll keep coming here though!“

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

“Cool place to watch football“