Top Phở Spots Around the Olympia Region
Discover some of the best pho places in Olympia, Lacey, Yelm, and beyond.
Eat and Drink
Craving amazing produce and stellar ingredients? Our region provides a wide variety of culinary experiences waiting for you to enjoy.
What's Your Craving?
Imagine the aroma of warm bread directly from the bakery oven or sipping an award-winning coffee roasted locally in the Pacific Northwest. Picture feasting on the freshest seafood around straight from the tidal estuaries of the South Puget or grabbing seasonal produce at the Farmer’s Market or a sandwich to go for a picnic by the lake.
We have something to satisfy everyone's appetite and it’s all here in Olympia. Find the best restaurants in the region including Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Rainier, Tenino, Grand Mound, Rochester, and Bucoda with a wide variety of locally sourced, hand-crafted, culinary experiences that will leave you wanting more.From fine dining to food trucks, sweet treats to seafood, cold brews to breweries — our culinary artists and a substantial international cuisine scene are ready to amaze you.
Local Cuisine Guides
Where to Brunch in Olympia & Beyond
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Top Ramen Spots in Olympia, Lacey, and Beyond
Indulge in flavorful experiences and decadent ramen with family and friends.
Where to Find Thanksgiving Dinner in the Olympia Region
Cooking an entire Thanksgiving dinner is overrated - especially when you have access to so many amazing restaurants and bakeries…
Where To Find Indian and Middle Eastern Cuisine in the Olympia Region
Rich, flavorful, spicy, and incredibly delectable are interchangeable descriptions of both Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Though two very differing…
Where To Find European Cuisine in the Olympia Region
Bon appétit, buon appetito, guten appetit ... however you say it, we hope you've come hungry for some of our…
Five Great Korean Restaurants In Olympia and Lacey
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Sourcing Local Ingredients: Gochujang and Honey-Glazed Salmon
Eastside Big Tom — A Burger Destination
Hungry dinosaurs, milkshakes featuring deep-fried bacon and maple, and a mouthwatering smashed burger dripping with goop sauce - Eastside Big…
Local Flavors
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Restaurant Listings
1776 Tenino Bar
237 Sussex Ave W Tenino, Washington 98589
1889 Prime Steakhouse
406 5th Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 628-8653
2 Mile House Pub & Eatery
4221 Harrison Ave NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 753-9964
222 Market Place LLC
222 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 359-5334
507 Taproom and Filling Station West
106 Prairie Park Street Yelm, Washington 98597
5th on 4th Sandwiches & More
926 4th Avenue E Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 943-9106
8 Arms Bakery
8108 River Dr SE #108, Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 754-6894
Akashic Food Trailer
600 Franklin St SE STE 105 Olympia, Washington 98501 (206) 697-9544
All About Pad Thai
1919 Harrison Ave NW Olympia, Washington 98502
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
Arepa Latin Street Food
728 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 207-5774
Aunt Kate’s Chocolates
296 Sussex Ave W Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-2884
Axis Meads
2633 Willamette Dr NE, Suite B Lacey, Washington 98516 (360) 764-8196
Aya Sushi
1540 Cooper Point Rd SW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 628-8944
Bacco Trattoria Italian
9323 Martin Way E STE 108A Olympia, Washington 98516
Basilico Ristorante Italiano
507 Capitol Way S Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 570-8777
Bastard Pies
6541 Sexton Dr NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 205-5928
Bayview Thriftway
516 4th Ave W, Olympia Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 352-4897
Beau Legs Fish-n-Chips
8765 Talon LN E suite G Lacey, Washington 98516 (360) 915-6328
Biscuit House
6969 Tyee Dr SW Olympia, Washington 98516 (360) 539-4012
Bittersweet Chocolates
203 Columbia Street NW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 489-1812
Blue Heron Bakery
4419 Harrison Ave NW #108 Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 866-2253
Bonsai Wok Teriyaki
408 Cleveland Ave SE #107 Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 753-0719