My wife and I came here for the first time. Overall experience was pretty good.. food was pretty…read moregood.. my wife has some allergy issues and we appreciated our waitress asking additional questions, asking if they should use clean clean cutting boards. Food was a bit on the pricey side, but I think that's the way it is now with restaurants. We see this is a special event kind of thing, not a regular often kind of thing.

The food was excellent, the ribs I had were tender and fall off the bone good! I especially enjoyed…read morethe corn bread. The service was friendly and attentive. I will be back!

Moved down here over a year ago and drive by everyday on the way to work. Finally stopped in and…read moreglad we did!! Best BBQ at a restaurant that I have had in a long time! Service was great, food was excellent and they had reasonable prices. I had a Brisket Mac and cheese sandwich on Texas toast, cheese curds and tater tots. My wife and my dad had a brisket sandwich and Mac and cheese. They loved their food as well. We will be back!

I had the bbq pork, coleslaw, and Mac and cheese. Food was great. The wait was pretty long, however…read moreI think they were either extremely busy or had a large order. The young man at the counter taking orders was very nice. I took my food to go, however they have a nice seating area. I will definitely be trying it out again!

Lumpy's kicks ass! Some if the best BQ you'll find! It's a tricky place to find- but worth the…read moretrouble.

Do not go to this place if you are in a hurry. Tri Tip sandwich took 25 minutes. Asked them to…read morewarn customer if food takes this long next time but owners looked frustrated. The food I received did not look like $21 plate. Barely 1/4 lbs of meat on a hot dog bun with a scoop of mac salad. No thanks.

The best bbq I've had in the PNW. We love the garlic noodles and the brisket . My fave is the pork…read morebelly because, you know, you are what you eat. The sides are potato salad, mac n cheese, and beans, all of them good. There are no tables because this pop up happens usually around Thursday through Sunday, so don't just drop by- check their Facebook page for dates and times. The food is so good that people stand in line for a long time and he does run out. Do yourself a favor and go early because you do not want to miss out on the brisket or pork belly.

Food was delicious. Tender and juicy brisket. Mac and Cheese was creamy and flavorful. The beans…read morewere perfectly balanced with sweet/spicy The 3 bbq sauces were all very good. Texas, carolina, and marion berry spicy. My wife had a martini that was delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly and did a great job. There was a mix up on the bill with the drink and they fixed it immediately without hesitation. Can't wait to go back.

Hops on the Hill is such a great spot! Tuesday trivia night is always a blast, the music creates a…read morefun atmosphere, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious, and the brisket nachos were absolutely amazing!! The plate loaded with flavor and definitely something we should share and order again. Great place to relax, have some fun, and enjoy good food with friends. Looking forward to coming back!

The ambience is beautiful inside…read more The best part of the Baked Eggs dish was the cheese. The cheese was so flavorful, creamy, and delicious. Next best was the bread - it was perfectly soft inside with a crispy crust. Between how oily the dish was and my nose running from the increased spice as I continued eating, I wouldn't return for this dish. The eggs weren't noticeable in appearance or taste- I had to search for them. The "creamy grits" were creamy, but the black pepper taste was STRONG. Definitely ordered the side for the "creamy" factor, hoping when the server said harissa in the eggs would have a mild spice, that the grits would calm my mouth. The amount of pepper made this unsuccessful. But if you like black pepper a lot then you'll enjoy them. My son enjoyed the beignet's. The server was also the host and he was kind. It was easy to get his attention when needed. I didn't see anyone with a grin on their face after taking bites of their food. I looked around quite a bit out of curiosity. So for ambiance, kind and prompt service, and the possibilities of the menu I gave it 4 stars. We only tried the few things I mentioned. I did also appreciate the bottle of water ready on every table. Note that there is no kids menu and it's mostly table seating. So maybe try on your own or with other adults, and leave the kids at home?

We loved checking out Chicory. Such a cute space. All the staff were lovely from start to finish…read more The pork chop was so delicious and we were in love with the dirty fried rice. The crispy bits in the rice were soooo good. Delicious side salad, loved the vinaigrette, so flavorful. Definitely will be back! Wish they had later hours.

Really good vegetarian options! The hotpot veggie broth is deeply flavorful, so the tofu, taro,…read moremushrooms, broccoli, pumpkin were great. The kimchi was tangy and not spicy. It grilled perfectly. I am not sure if the kimchi was vegetarian or not, I eat fish so I didn't check. My kids got the hot beef broth and liked it. There are many noodle options, including ramen, which the kids liked. They also enjoyed the brisket. The restaurant was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and checked on us a few times. How it works: Select your tier ($35/$45/$55). The whole table needs to be on the same tier. Pick two broths. Select five meat/seafood/tofu/noodle options to start. Go to the self serve area and get your veggies. Go to the self serve sauce bar and make up your dipping sauce. Cook your food. Value: three people, with soda/tea was $135 and I tipped $15. We got the first tier only. Hot food like egg rolls and pot stickers are extra and we didn't get any. Soft serve ice cream and cookies are included at no extra charge. I appreciate the pricing model but I found it expensive. This is more than we spend on sushi.

Was excited that another Hotspot spot opened up down south and it also had kbbq. I know a lot of…read morethe reviews reference that its $48 a person, which I agree is kinda steep since you have to pay for drinks like a can of soda separately for an extra $3. And if you want something a little fancier, they do have mocktails at $8. I spent $185 including tip and taxes for 3 people. The set up is nice as you can grill and have soup on the next grill. They do have a few booths and then some tables. But if youre a larger party, you might get split up if they're busy. I'd recommend reservations if you have a large party. But getting to the food. For the Hotspot portion, you can pick 2 broths and its set up in a yingyang formatted pot. Then you go to the "buffet line" to get your veggies, meats and etc. They do have some hot foods like chicken wings and some type of fried roll. Hotspot was just okay. I was hoping for more flavor. The kbbq was just okay too. But one thing to keep in mind, this spot does not have the exhaust pipes/hood like they do at kbbq to help with the air, so prepare to smell. Leave your fancy/dry cleaning clothes at home. When my friends and I went, it got pretty hot inside, and there was only a box fan. So being next to a grill and no A/C made it more hot and uncomfortable. Maybe its changed now hopefully. The staff was nice and service was decent. Oh, and they do have an ice cream machine, so that's what made this spot like a 3.5 out of 5.

The food here is amazing! I have never gotten anything I didn't like. The pot pie is to die for!…read moreWould give 100 stars if possible

Uptown grill was great! We came in an hour before close hoping for a quick dinner. We ordered the…read morechicken pot pie and a chicken adobo bowl. The pot pie was good- very homey and nostalgic. The chicken adobo bowl was amazing! I want to return to try the other bowls they had because this one was great! I didn't like how they fill the bowl to the rim because as soon as I mixed it up so much fell out. I prefer when they just use a bigger bowl. It was a bit pricey, but maybe that's normal for downtown Olympia.

go-to dinner location whenever my friend and I go downtown! we always feel welcome thanks to the…read morefriendly staff, and the food is delicious as well. it's cozy and warm and I enjoy my time at every visit.

Another visit to Hotstone, another kimchi pancake. Oh, so good!…read more This time around, we added a thoroughly enjoyable dish of spicy pork bulgogi and a big bowl of steaming kimchi tofu soup. Since it was cold and rainy outside, the soup really hit the spot. The spicy pork was delicious, as always. And the banchan was plentiful and tasty. Mmmm! The best part of our visit was our server. She told us it was one of her first times on the job, and she was understandably nervous, but she did a great job! I really love this place.

I have been going here for years. FIVE full stars because: -…read moreFood is amazing. The entrees (my fave is the mac & cheese with yummy tempeh bacon) and absolutely the desserts, too! - Customer service, also amazing - They have a pay-it-forward program that helps those in need get meals for free Do yourself and Olympia a service and go check this place out!

I have been wanting to try Wayside forever but am absolutely never in the Olympia area. Because we…read morefinally were this weekend, I definitely wanted to take the opportunity to come here. It did not disappoint! I tried the Norma sandwich which was delicious. The tofu skin patty was unlike any other faux chicken I've had and so good! And because I'm always on the search for great vegan mac and cheese I had that as my side. Absolutely delicious! Very creamy. Portions are large here so I brought some of the mac home and am looking forward to having it for lunch tomorrow. My husband tried the dip sandwich with a side of the mashed potatoes and gravy and ate every last bit. He loved it. It's a very cute cafe on the corner with friendly staff. I witnessed a man in need come in and take advantage of the program they have where you can buy a meal for a hungry person to come in in the future and have a free meal. That's a lovely service to the community. So glad I was able to finally patronize this great vegan business! I'll try to come back soon!