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
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Five Great Korean Restaurants In Olympia and Lacey
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Sourcing Local Ingredients: Gochujang and Honey-Glazed Salmon
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Restaurant Listings
Koibito Sushi Japanese Restaurant
1707 Harrison Avenue NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 352-4751
Kona Ice of Olympia
Food Truck Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 358-2301
Lady of the Lake Public House
4005 120th Ave SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-3474
Lakeside Taphouse
12245 Tilley Rd SW Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 338-8303
Landmark Tavern
313 W Sussex Ave Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-2155
Le Voyeur
404 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 878-9748
Left Bank Pastry
1941 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 350-0669
Lemongrass Restaurant, Lacey
8125 Quinault Dr NE Lacey, Washington 98516 (360) 459-9511
Littlerock Saloon
6520 128th Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 753-9952
The Local
307 E Yelm Ave Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 960-1794
Locust Cider & Brewing Co.
222 Capitol Way N. Olympia, Washington 98501 (952) 686-8274
The Lucky Lunchbox
2826 Capitol Blvd SE Olympia, Washington 98501
Luv Cookies
804 79th Ave SE, Ste #104 Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 446-0232
Mak’s Snack Shack
452 Carpenter Rd SE Ste A-103 Lacey, Washington 98503 (971) 517-0818
The Mark Olympia
407 Columbia Street SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 754-4414
Martin Way Diner
2423 4th Ave Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 705-1438
Masonry Café
105 E Yelm Ave Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 400-0522
Matchless Brewing
8036 River Dr SE #208 Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 584-9234
Mayan Family Mexican Restaurant — Marvin Rd
2120 Marvin Rd NE Lacey, Washington 98516 (360) 456-8222
Mayan Family Mexican Restaurants — Pacific Ave
4520 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 491-8244
Mayan Family Mexican Restaurants — Yelm Hwy
4820 Yelm Hwy SE Suite H Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 459-0818
McMenamins Spar Café
114 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-6444
Meconi’s Italian Subs
1018 Capitol Way S Suite 101 Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 534-0240
Medicine Creek Café
10322 Martin Way E. Olympia, Washington 98516 (360) 386-5200