Cassy’s Guidebook to Olympia
Restaurants
These are some of my favorite places in Olympia and Lacey.
Upscale food, casual dress. $$$$
Cozy atmosphere. Reservations are recommended.
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Gardner's Seafood & Pasta
111 Thurston Ave NWUpscale food, casual dress. $$$$
Cozy atmosphere. Reservations are recommended.
Steakhouse and Seafood. Wonderful view of Budd Bay.
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Anthony's Hearthfire Grill Olympia
1675 Marine Dr NESteakhouse and Seafood. Wonderful view of Budd Bay.
Within walking distance to the house. Awesome burgers and pie. I hear the Fried Pickles are amazing!
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State & Central
1415 State Ave NEWithin walking distance to the house. Awesome burgers and pie. I hear the Fried Pickles are amazing!
Don Juan's Mexican Kitchen & Cantina
4419 Harrison Ave NWBest margarita's and flan in Thurston County.
French style bakery in downtown Olympia. Great sandwiches and soup.
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The Bread Peddler
222 Capitol Way NFrench style bakery in downtown Olympia. Great sandwiches and soup.
McMenamins Spar Café
114 4th Ave EEclectic food, fun atmosphere in the historic Spar Café.
Sunday Brunch is the best. Views of the bay and located on Percival Landing in downtown Olympia. There are nearby art galleries and the walk along the landing is lovely.
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Budd Bay Cafe
525 Columbia St NWSunday Brunch is the best. Views of the bay and located on Percival Landing in downtown Olympia. There are nearby art galleries and the walk along the landing is lovely.
Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar
676 Woodland Square Loop SESteakhouse. $$$$
Handmade pastas, gluten free as well. The best Italian food in town, cozy intimate atmosphere.
The craft cocktails are delish. My personal favorite dish is Polenta e Cavolini con fonduta di Gorgonzola (GF)
Fried corn polenta and Brussels Sprouts with a side of warm Gorgonzola “Dolce” sauce.
$$$$
So many of these dishes are gluten free and they have the best gluten free tiramisu! It’s divine!
This is one of my favorite places to eat!
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Basilico Ristorante
507 Capitol Way SHandmade pastas, gluten free as well. The best Italian food in town, cozy intimate atmosphere.
The craft cocktails are delish. My personal favorite dish is Polenta e Cavolini con fonduta di Gorgonzola (GF)
Fried corn polenta and Brussels Sprouts with a side of warm Gorgonzola “Dolce” sauce.
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So many of these dishes are gluten free and they have the best gluten free tiramisu! It’s divine!
This is one of my favorite places to eat!
Great bakery in the Eastside neighborhood. Has great outdoor seating in the summer. I love the day old rack!
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San Francisco Street Bakery
1320 San Francisco Ave NEGreat bakery in the Eastside neighborhood. Has great outdoor seating in the summer. I love the day old rack!
Great burgers, fun atmosphere, and even if you're not a big sweet potato fry fan, the Westside Tavern's just might make you a fan.
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The Westside Tavern
1815 Harrison Ave NWGreat burgers, fun atmosphere, and even if you're not a big sweet potato fry fan, the Westside Tavern's just might make you a fan.
Located downtown Olympia, in the food truck court and there's not one bad thing on the menu! The chicken and avocado arepa is my personal favorite.
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Arepa Latin Street Food
728 4th Ave ELocated downtown Olympia, in the food truck court and there's not one bad thing on the menu! The chicken and avocado arepa is my personal favorite.
Seasonal, local, and organic food. This is, by far, the best food in our region and worth the drive from Olympia. Check out this menu at: https://simplyorganiccafe.org
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Gather Gastropub
9144 Burnett Rd SESeasonal, local, and organic food. This is, by far, the best food in our region and worth the drive from Olympia. Check out this menu at: https://simplyorganiccafe.org
If you are looking for fresh oysters and seafood, this is the place to go!
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Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar
222 Capitol Way NIf you are looking for fresh oysters and seafood, this is the place to go!
Great salads and grain bowls. The service has always been excellent for us and they are very accommodating and careful with my food allergies.
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Uptown Grill
514 Capitol Way SGreat salads and grain bowls. The service has always been excellent for us and they are very accommodating and careful with my food allergies.
Great burgers and a view. They have a deck with a view and check out their web page for the schedule. Wednesday night is Irish night and that can be quite alarming if you aren't aware of that sort of thing. I about jumped out of my skin when all of a sudden the entire restaurant and bar started singing with the band and clapping loudly out of the blue! It's great music and a lot of fun, but you've got to be prepared for that sort of thing.
Kayak rentals are available at the marina here.
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Tugboat Annie's
2100 W Bay Dr NWGreat burgers and a view. They have a deck with a view and check out their web page for the schedule. Wednesday night is Irish night and that can be quite alarming if you aren't aware of that sort of thing. I about jumped out of my skin when all of a sudden the entire restaurant and bar started singing with the band and clapping loudly out of the blue! It's great music and a lot of fun, but you've got to be prepared for that sort of thing.
Kayak rentals are available at the marina here.
The atmosphere at Cove is so nice. It's an upscale sports bar, so it's a great place to watch the game! The food and drinks are great, service is friendly and helpful.
Cove boasts the most extensive cocktail and mocktail menu! Their craft cocktails are amazing!
They have the best Clam Chowder! They just won first place by popular vote the South Sound Chowder Competition of 2023.
They offer great entertainment with music and comedy. Find out what's going on at Cove on FB under Cove Olympia.
COVE
The atmosphere at Cove is so nice. It's an upscale sports bar, so it's a great place to watch the game! The food and drinks are great, service is friendly and helpful.
Cove boasts the most extensive cocktail and mocktail menu! Their craft cocktails are amazing!
They have the best Clam Chowder! They just won first place by popular vote the South Sound Chowder Competition of 2023.
They offer great entertainment with music and comedy. Find out what's going on at Cove on FB under Cove Olympia.
Equal Latin has a great little salsa bar. You get unlimited chips and several different salsa's to choose from. I love sitting in the bar and getting the best recommendations on tequila! My favorite thing to eat here, besides the avocado salsa, is the Carne Asada Street Tacos.
The owner is a kick and such a vibrant, welcoming person!
Equal Latin Restaurant & Bar
2752 4th Ave EEqual Latin has a great little salsa bar. You get unlimited chips and several different salsa's to choose from. I love sitting in the bar and getting the best recommendations on tequila! My favorite thing to eat here, besides the avocado salsa, is the Carne Asada Street Tacos.
The owner is a kick and such a vibrant, welcoming person!
My favorite thing about Row is that Brunch is served until 2:00 on weekends and the Egg's Benedict is so good! The bacon is thick, the Hollandaise Sauce creamy, and the Mimosa's are sparkly and delicious.
Row
My favorite thing about Row is that Brunch is served until 2:00 on weekends and the Egg's Benedict is so good! The bacon is thick, the Hollandaise Sauce creamy, and the Mimosa's are sparkly and delicious.
Places
Recommended shopping places that are unique to Olympia.
They will allow you to shop once or twice without a membership. Great for gluten free, organic or vegan options.
Produce is amazing.
Salad and soup bar is the cleanest and best choices in the area.
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Olympia Food Co-op
921 Rogers St NWThey will allow you to shop once or twice without a membership. Great for gluten free, organic or vegan options.
Produce is amazing.
Salad and soup bar is the cleanest and best choices in the area.
Boutique, post office, subway, Starbucks, pharmacy and groceries. Has specialty food items.
Within walking distance within the house.
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Ralph's Thriftway
1908 4th Ave EBoutique, post office, subway, Starbucks, pharmacy and groceries. Has specialty food items.
Within walking distance within the house.
The place to go for fresh seafood. They have delishous pre-made crabcakes.
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The Olympia Seafood Co
411 Columbia St NWThe place to go for fresh seafood. They have delishous pre-made crabcakes.
Our local farmer's market. Spring market is open year- round, but high season is April-October. Has entertainment, covered seating and close to Percival Landing and small shops.
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Olympia Farmers Market
Our local farmer's market. Spring market is open year- round, but high season is April-October. Has entertainment, covered seating and close to Percival Landing and small shops.
Lots of boutique style stores, thrift stores, kayaking, parks, restaurants, walking trail around the lake and much more!
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Downtown
Lots of boutique style stores, thrift stores, kayaking, parks, restaurants, walking trail around the lake and much more!
If you are wanting an Olympia 420 experience, Green Lady is the place to go. You can find a relaxing atmosphere and yummy treats (non-infused) in the coffee and CBD shop. Add CBD to any drink. As my guest, you can enjoy a free espresso beverage and 10% off in the Shoppe. :)
Green Lady Marijuana
3044 Pacific Ave SEIf you are wanting an Olympia 420 experience, Green Lady is the place to go. You can find a relaxing atmosphere and yummy treats (non-infused) in the coffee and CBD shop. Add CBD to any drink. As my guest, you can enjoy a free espresso beverage and 10% off in the Shoppe. :)
A great place to sit on the beach or the dock or rent kayaks and see the area from the water. There is a food window, little store and a boat launch.
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Boston Harbor Marina
312 73rd Ave NEA great place to sit on the beach or the dock or rent kayaks and see the area from the water. There is a food window, little store and a boat launch.
This park has it all. It's about 7 miles from downtown Olympia. It has bathrooms, a large field for frisbee throwing and you can set up a volleyball net or outdoor games. There are shelters to use or rent if there is an event that you want guaranteed to have shelter for. The shelters boast a charcoal grill and are covered.
There is a nice playground for the little's to play on and several trails. The trails tie into each other and lead down to a rocky beach that offers a gorgeous view of the tip of the Sound and the Capital building.
There is a paved trail, but most of these trails are dirt and have a lot of steps leading to the water.
If you are heading out to check out Burfoot Park, you might as well contiue out Boston Harbor Rd to the Marina, just a mile or so away, too.
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Burfoot Park
6927 Boston Harbor Rd NEThis park has it all. It's about 7 miles from downtown Olympia. It has bathrooms, a large field for frisbee throwing and you can set up a volleyball net or outdoor games. There are shelters to use or rent if there is an event that you want guaranteed to have shelter for. The shelters boast a charcoal grill and are covered.
There is a nice playground for the little's to play on and several trails. The trails tie into each other and lead down to a rocky beach that offers a gorgeous view of the tip of the Sound and the Capital building.
There is a paved trail, but most of these trails are dirt and have a lot of steps leading to the water.
If you are heading out to check out Burfoot Park, you might as well contiue out Boston Harbor Rd to the Marina, just a mile or so away, too.
Salon and Spa Services
I own a salon and spa and offer services to my guests at 20% off.
Need to de-stress, detox and relax? Floating is a great way to do that. They also offer massage services.
Oly Float
1714 4th Ave ENeed to de-stress, detox and relax? Floating is a great way to do that. They also offer massage services.
I have searched high and low for a spa that delivers on a great facial, cool vibe and overall pamper and this place has it all. Monique (owner) has created a place to relax under expert care, knowing that they are committed to helping you develop healthy, luminous skin through finding solutions that are healthy for the planet and your skin.
Ossa Skinworks
109 Capitol Way NI have searched high and low for a spa that delivers on a great facial, cool vibe and overall pamper and this place has it all. Monique (owner) has created a place to relax under expert care, knowing that they are committed to helping you develop healthy, luminous skin through finding solutions that are healthy for the planet and your skin.
I own a beauty salon and spa and offer my guests 20% off services during their stay.
Magnolia Beauty Salon and Spa
I own a beauty salon and spa and offer my guests 20% off services during their stay.
Outlying Area Visits
A great winery for fruit wines. They have the most interesting flavors, mostly sweet wines, but always refreshing.
Wynoochee River Wines
79 Wheeler RoadA great winery for fruit wines. They have the most interesting flavors, mostly sweet wines, but always refreshing.
An iconic Washington mountain! Mount Rainier, also known as Tahoma or Tacoma, is a large active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, located in Mount Rainier National Park about 59 miles (95 km) south-southeast of Seattle.[4] With a summit elevation of 14,411 ft (4,392 m),[5][6] it is the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Washington and the Cascade Range, the most topographically prominent mountain in the contiguous United States,[7] and the tallest in the Casacade Mountain Range.
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Mount Rainier þjóðgarður
An iconic Washington mountain! Mount Rainier, also known as Tahoma or Tacoma, is a large active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, located in Mount Rainier National Park about 59 miles (95 km) south-southeast of Seattle.[4] With a summit elevation of 14,411 ft (4,392 m),[5][6] it is the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Washington and the Cascade Range, the most topographically prominent mountain in the contiguous United States,[7] and the tallest in the Casacade Mountain Range.
Hoodsport is located along the Hood Canal. Lake Cushman is 5 miles up the road on State Route 119.
There is beachfront access and tons to do in the area.
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Hoodsport
Hoodsport is located along the Hood Canal. Lake Cushman is 5 miles up the road on State Route 119.
There is beachfront access and tons to do in the area.
Ocean Shores is a small coastal city in Washington State. It’s known for its long Pacific beach and network of navigable lakes and waterways. Just north, the shore pine trees and dunes of Ocean City State Park are a haven for migratory birds. South, Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area and Damon Point are nesting sites for snowy plovers. The North Jetty has views of the city of Westport, across Grays Harbor to the south.
There are horse, bike or moped rentals, gift stores, and a miniature golf course for family fun.
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Ocean Shores Beach
Ocean Shores is a small coastal city in Washington State. It’s known for its long Pacific beach and network of navigable lakes and waterways. Just north, the shore pine trees and dunes of Ocean City State Park are a haven for migratory birds. South, Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area and Damon Point are nesting sites for snowy plovers. The North Jetty has views of the city of Westport, across Grays Harbor to the south.
There are horse, bike or moped rentals, gift stores, and a miniature golf course for family fun.
Oly Nightlife
If you are looking for the places to go at night for drinks or dancing, here’s your list!
Rumors Wine Bar
430 Washington St SEThe Brotherhood Lounge
119 Capitol Way NNorthwest Beerwerks
420 Steele St SE