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Outdoor Dining in Thurston County
Picnic tables, patios & PNW beauty are all part of the package at our region's eateries. It's time to reconnect with family and friends outside the house and 'tuck-in' for meals that fuel both body and soul.
Discover Outdoor Dining in the Olympia Region
In Thurston County, dining al fresco isn’t just a seating choice—it’s a way to fully immerse yourself in the beauty and flavor of the South Sound. From sunlit waterfront decks to charming patios tucked into lush garden spaces, the region offers countless ways to enjoy fresh air with every bite. Here, meals come with a side of stunning views, gentle breezes, and that laid-back Thurston County vibe that invites you to slow down, sip, and savor the moment.
Our culinary scene offers a variety of open-air experiences to suit every taste. For a fun and uniquely local twist, Well 80 pairs craft beer brewed from Olympia’s famed artesian water with a welcoming patio perfect for sunny afternoons. Budd Bay Café serves fresh Northwest seafood with sweeping views of Budd Inlet, while Anthony’s Homeport delivers elegant waterfront dining with menus that celebrate the best of local catch. Olympia Oyster House, a historic staple, invites you to enjoy oysters just steps from the water. Swing Wine Bar offers a cozy, elevated patio experience with an impressive wine list and inventive small plates. At Pellegrino’s Italian Kitchen, savor hearty Italian favorites on a charming, Tuscan-inspired patio. State and Central is a neighborhood favorite for casual bites and craft drinks on their lively outdoor patio, and Pizzeria La Gitana in Yelm brings authentic, wood-fired pizza to an inviting garden-like setting.
Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill
1675 Marine Drive NE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 705-3473
Anthony’s Homeport
704 Columbia Street NW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-9700
Cascadia Grill
200 W. 4th Ave. Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 628-8731
Charro
955 Black Lake Blvd SW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 352-1201
Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar
222 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 915-7784
Cynara Restaurant & Lounge
500 Columbia Street NW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 764-7326
Don Juan’s Mexican Kitchen
P.O. Box 536 Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-8226
El Sarape Lacey
4043 Martin Way E Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 459-5525
Lady of the Lake Public House
4005 120th Ave SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-3474
Lakeside Taphouse
699 4th Ave Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 338-8303
Octapas Café
610 Water Street SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 878-9333
Oly Taproom
312 Columbia St. NW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 515-0661
Pizzeria La Gitana, Yelm
309 Yelm Ave E Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 400-2929
Ricardo’s Kitchen & Bar
676 Woodland Square Loop SE #B, Ste 130 Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 413-9995
Stottle Winery
2641 Willamette Dr. NE, Suite E Lacey, Washington 98516 (360) 515-0356
Swing Wine Bar
825 Columbia Street SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-9464
Talking Cedar Brewery & Distillery
19770 Sargent Rd SW Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 858-7867
The Office Tavern
2030 Mottman Road SW Tumwater, Washington 98512 (360) 754-5760
Top Rung Brewing
8343 Hogum Bay Ln. NE, Suite E Lacey, Washington 98516 (360) 915-8766
Tugboat Annie’s
2100 W Bay Dr NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 943-1850
Uptown Grill
514 Capitol Way S Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 338-0340
Uptown Lounge
201 Prairie Park Lane SE Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 400-3457
Well 80 Brewhouse
514 4th Avenue E Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 915-6653
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704 Columbia Street NW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-9700
Cascadia Grill
200 W. 4th Ave. Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 628-8731
Charro
955 Black Lake Blvd SW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 352-1201
Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar
222 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 915-7784
Cynara Restaurant & Lounge
500 Columbia Street NW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 764-7326
Don Juan’s Mexican Kitchen
P.O. Box 536 Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-8226
El Sarape Lacey
4043 Martin Way E Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 459-5525
Lady of the Lake Public House
4005 120th Ave SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-3474
Lakeside Taphouse
699 4th Ave Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 338-8303
Octapas Café
610 Water Street SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 878-9333
Oly Taproom
312 Columbia St. NW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 515-0661
Pints Barn
114 E St SW Tumwater, Washington 98501
Pizzeria La Gitana, Yelm
309 Yelm Ave E Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 400-2929
Ricardo’s Kitchen & Bar
676 Woodland Square Loop SE #B, Ste 130 Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 413-9995
Stottle Winery
2641 Willamette Dr. NE, Suite E Lacey, Washington 98516 (360) 515-0356
Swing Wine Bar
825 Columbia Street SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-9464
Talking Cedar Brewery & Distillery
19770 Sargent Rd SW Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 858-7867
The Office Tavern
2030 Mottman Road SW Tumwater, Washington 98512 (360) 754-5760
Top Rung Brewing
8343 Hogum Bay Ln. NE, Suite E Lacey, Washington 98516 (360) 915-8766
Tugboat Annie’s
2100 W Bay Dr NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 943-1850
Uptown Grill
514 Capitol Way S Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 338-0340
Uptown Lounge
201 Prairie Park Lane SE Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 400-3457
Well 80 Brewhouse
514 4th Avenue E Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 915-6653