Lounges near Olympia, WA

“the best bar ever to see cool band and have amazing burgers and drinks.“

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

“Stopped in due to the signs in the windows and were so glad we did! We happened to hit HH and had some great drinks, bartender was super friendly even tho she was covering a large area on her own. Super awesome clientele as well--the vibes are just really good here. I was having a lovely time and then someone came in with a doggo and it got a million times better. We will come back!!“

“😃“The Mark restaurant is like a vacation; it transports you, and it becomes a lot more than just about the food“

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

“While at the dentist two weeks ago, dental X-rays showed a hole in one of my molars. I was referred to a specialist who I don’t see until Monday. After seeing my dentist again he ordered another prescription so it was off to Olympia to pick it up.

The script needed to be taken with food so it was off to find dinner. A quick search and we were right next to the Viking.

It is definitely an older building and has been around a long time. It was clean inside although there was still a faint odor of cigarette smoke from years of smoking patrons. It was not a deal breaker, especially as I am allergic to smoke.

Being a bar/lounge, it was dark inside so it took a bit to acclimate my eyes. There were several tables on what looked like an old dance floor so Ray and I sat up there.

The bartender came right over with menus. She was very friendly and welcoming. She immediately went over the specials which were on the board but on the opposite side of where we were sitting. The NY strip with baked potato, salad, and garlic bread for $17.95, sold both Ray and me. Medium rare, and loaded baker and honey mustard dressing and she was off.

Our salads came out first and they were huge!!! Lettuce, tomato, black olives on the side and cheese. All very fresh looking and tasting.

The cook served us. He likes to go a little bit rare on the steaks and told us he would throw them back on the grille if they were too rare. They were perfect!!!

The loaded butter for the baked potatoes, was well seasoned, and very good. It was served in a generous sized container. Ditto with the sour cream. The garlic bread was well seasoned too.

The cook came out to personally check to ensure the steaks were to our liking. That was a very nice touch and much appreciated.

While the Viking might not be much to look at from the outside, or on the inside, the service and the food more than makes up for the building. We will definitely be back!!! I want to check out their breakfast. If breakfast is anything like our dinner, we won’t be disappointed.“