Hidden gems: restaurants in Olympia
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Olympia. Ratings are based from 199 places in Olympia
Fish Tale Brew Pub
515 Jefferson St SE 98501-1467
"Always good food, fresh and delicious. Brews to choose from Leavenworth to their own home variety, plenty of seating, located in downtown Olympia."
Meconi's Sub Shop
1018 Capitol Wat, SW 98501-1212
"I recently went to Meconi's for the first time. I'm the type of person that typically orders very plain sandwiches. For example, when I go to subway I just order turkey and cheddar. However, I was fee..."
Koibito Japanese Restaurant
1707 Harrison Ave NW 98502-5242
"Absolutely my favorite place for sushi. Newly renovated and clean. Missed them when they were closed. Also one of the only sushi places I could find open on Sunday's!"
San Francisco Street Bakery
1320 San Francisco Ave NE 98506-4138
"An anonymous person paid for my drink. The quality of my free coffee was excellent."
Southbay Dickerson's BBQ
619 Legion Way SE 98501-1424
"Good food and service. The food seems dry sometimes. They could work on making it more moist. The environment is chill and like that they have live music for free."
Oly Taproom
312 Columbia St NW 98501-1031
"Great spot. Almost gave it 4 stars because I saw my ex-girlfriend there with her husband. It was weird. Great beer selection!"
5th on 4th and Much More
926 4th Ave E 98506-3924
"My Wife and I love this place!.. this family that's "going over the top" serving it up! .. the best French dip roast beef you'll ever eat! I usually opt for the Rueben.. and they're Caesar salad is f..."
Olympia Seafood Co
411 Columbia St NW 98501-1032
"Absolutely great stop downtown for some fresh seafood. Prices reflect the quality of the food, so if you arent willing to spend some money, this isnt the place for you. The guys there are very knowled..."
Dancing Goats Espresso Bar
111 Market St NE Ste 102 98501-1008
"Great coffee, excellent selection of teas, and good selection of pastries and small quiche items. The staff here were very friendly and welcoming. I really appreciate that they had a wide selection of..."
Medicine Creek Cafe
10322 Martin Way E 98516
"Stopped by after birding in the Wildlife Refuge, and needed a burger. This place was perfect. The burgers were fantastic, and they've got a million flavors of shake. I think they make their own fry sa..."
Hotstone Authentic Korean Cuisine
119 5th Ave SW 98501-1011
"Hotstone offers some amazing Korean dishes in downtown Olympia. With outstanding customer service and an inviting environment, this restaurant is perfect for a solo experience or large groups. I was v..."
Sofie's Scoops
222 Capitol Way N Suite 116 98501-8211
"First time trying and so delicous. Very affordable and delicous flavors. My fiance and I got the small size cup with the two flavors Mint Chocolate Chip and Cake And Ice Cream. Highly recommend and wi..."
Fatso's Bar and Grill
3205 Martin Way E 98506-4951
"Great bar. Good food and great drinks. Came here on my 21st birthday and still coming back now that I'm 33. Keep on rocking."
Stone Creek Wood Fired Pizza
4138 Harrison Ave NW 98502-5067
"First time here and stone creek wood fire pizza did not disappoint! Ordered pepperoni plus pizza with a pesto edge, personal salad with homemade balsamic dressing and hot n fresh made cinnamon roll. F..."
Herfy's Burgers
315 Cooper Point Rd NW 98502-4446
"This place is an amazing eat even during our uncertain times. Have ordered quite a few times through uber eats and have always received excellent service. Stay safe and keep making your delicious food..."
Wicked Pies Pizzeria
412 Franklin St SE 98501-1120
"Nice pizza place with a wide variety of high quality ingredients! Delicious crust. Try the presto bread sticks. Very clean interior and staff was friendly. Plenty of seating makes this spot a solid lu..."
West Side Tavern
1815 Harrison Ave NW 98502-5116
"Good beer and drink options. Staff know their stuff. Food was awesome."
Fans of Batdorf and Bronson Coffee Roasters
111 Market St NE 98501-1008
"If your a coffee lover, than you should definitely visit the tasting room. We are from California and it smelled wonderful as soon as we walked in. The girl behind the counter was so patient and helpf..."
Madeline's Bavarian Wurst
700 Capitol Way S Olympia Farmer`s Market 98501-1208
"My family goes here every year to support the local businesses and farmers. Great location to explore downtown Olympia."