Gardner's Restaurant
$$$ • Seafood, Italian, Vegetarian
Hours:
111 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia
(360) 786-8466
About Gardner's Restaurant
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Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 4 - 7PM |
Wednesday | 5 - 8PM |
Thursday | 5 - 8PM |
Friday | 4:30 - 8PM |
Saturday | 4:30 - 8PM |
Sunday | Closed |
Gardner's Restaurant offers an excellent dining experience with a "family-like" atmosphere. The menu features delicious dishes such as scallops, bolognese, fettuccine, seafood salad, and vegetarian ravioli, along with great drinks and desserts. Customers consistently praise the food, describing it as flavorful, well-seasoned, and perfectly executed, with some calling it some of the best they have ever had. The staff is genuine, attentive, and provides outstanding service, making guests feel special, especially during celebrations like anniversaries. The atmosphere is quaint and intimate, often enhanced with thoughtful touches like personalized cards for special occasions. While the restaurant can get loud when full, it remains a wonderful place for a nice dinner or a special occasion, with many visitors returning regularly and never being disappointed.
The restaurant is praised for its delightful Tapas Tuesday menu, offering a delicate and adventurous dining experience. Customers describe the regular menu as a full dining adventure, with the food being delicious and intentionally crafted. The service is gracious and thoughtful, and the atmosphere is intimate, making it a fantastic and memorable dining experience, especially for special occasions like anniversaries. The prices are high, but the overall experience is worth it, with customers considering it the ultimate Olympia dining experience and a place they return to regularly.