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Ben Moore's Cafe American, American Regional, Northwest Cuisine, Seafood 112 4th Ave, Olympia (360) 357-7527  Ben Moores is what it is because of marcy ... the sister of the owner... she is the ultimate 'bar matron' if you choose to call her that but she is just the most amazing person you can ever have to serve you your drinks etc .... i was a longtime resi...

#2

Budd Bay Cafe Seafood 525 Columbia Street Northwest, Olympia (360) 357-6963  Went here for Sunday brunch and it was excellent. Had a buffer that included cesar and Greek salad; rolls, bagels,croissants, crackers; eggs benedict;2 kinds of potatoes;mellons,grapes, and pineapple;meat loaf; chicken;salmon baked with mushrooms;cr...

#3

Gardner's Seafood & Pasta American, Northwest Cuisine, Seafood, Casual/Family 111 Thurston Avenue Northwest, Olympia (360) 786-8466  What a great find. I had seen the outside of the restaurant a couple of times and it looked a bit like a hole-in-the-wall. One evening I was tired, hungary and needing a good glass of wine. I decided to stick my head in to see the place. I settled in...

#4

Dirty Dave's Pizza Parlor Italian, Pizzeria 3939 Martin Way East, Olympia (360) 456-1560  Dirty Dave's is A MUST in Olympia !!! Had it with "corporate pizza" and plastic atmospheres? Leave it all behind at Dave's! Fun, Funky and Delicious. I live 150 miles south in Portland. I stop every trip north for a Jake sandwich (or two) and a beer...

#5

Emperor's Palace Chinese 7321 Martin Way East, Olympia (360) 923-2323  This is one of 2 Emperor's Palace restaurants in the Olympia/lacey area.... the one on Martin Way has good food, reliable menu (and no, Burger King is not next door). The food is authentic, american version of chineese food. Staff is friendly and t...

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Bavarian Corner German, Casual/Family, Fine Dining, Gourmet 7263 Martin Way E #B, Olympia (360) 456-5066  I have eayen here several times and the food is authentic. The owner is an exceptional cook and loves to please her customers. A great experience. I stop when I am in town from Ohio about 5-6 times a year

#7

Burger King #7019 Burger, Fast Food 1609 Marvin Road Northeast, Olympia (360) 456-6552  The Hawks Prarei BK has come a long way from when it was opened. It came off to a bad start from the beginning, but has revamped its staff and administration to provive the best consecutive SOS (speed of service)rating over any other BK in the area. ...

#8

Nisqually Pub Brewery/Pub/Tavern 10323 Martin Way East, Olympia (360) 491-6123  This is a great working persons lunch spot as well as afterwork sports pub. The Friday fish and chips is a great value. The wait staff make sure you are well taken care of. Not completely kid friendly but for lunch no less kid friendly than other ...