Loved everything ordered, the service was attentive yet respectful of our space and prices were great. Loved the setup of the space and really enjoyed the chair I sat in, great lower back support . The bench seat opposite my chair did seem a hair high Food time! Confit Duck Croquette- delicious and fantastic starter for the meal Crab & Bay Scallop Spaghetti - another hit, delicious. Loved the lemon and garlic combo profile Karaage Don - sooo good. The fried chicken pieces had a Korean style double fried delicious texture. The corn and rice helped bring it all together. The garlic aioli comprised of garlic and what I think was kewpie mayo needed to be packaged and sold by the jar. Fantastic experience and food read more

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My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Garcon De Donburi. I had the steak donbori and he had the chicken Katsu with the 626 sauce. They were both delicious! All of the sauces were especially delicious. The interior is beautiful with unique dining ware. It was somewhat eerily empty. We did come for a 4:30 pm dinner, so somewhat early. The pricing was very reasonable so I'm not sure why it didn't have more clientele! The only things of note to comment on are that they do have a 3:30-4:30 pm intermission in the day, so plan accordingly. read more

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Went for dinner after a day trip to Mt. St Helen's , 4 stars for the food and 3 stars for service. We had to Call the server over to order and to get anything and the bill , she was the only one working , the owner was too busy schmoozing a large party of friends, leaving the gal to cover everything on her own. We like it and would most likely come back to try again, it's new, so hopefully this will be fixed. The octopus salad was some of the most tender I've ever had . And the croquettes are to die for !!! read more

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My husband and I decided to dine here during our visit in Olympia for lunch on Valentine's Day After finding this highly reviewed place on google. The place was clean and had great lighting. The bathroom was in the middle of renovation it looked like so it had an industrial smell that they were airing out with a portable filter. There was only one server and I knew he was busy with the other guests so I just had to let him know of our requests for chopstick before I ate the food they just served on their table. The food was delicious, the flavors and presentation of the dishes were very well thought out. Our favorite was the clam and shrimp chowder and I later found out after letting our server know that it was our favorite that it had more of an Asian fusion to it with miso, which I was surprised about because I did not taste the miso flavor as the flavors balanced out real well. The desserts were also very delicious! Would love to come back again when we're around Olympia. read more

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Really good food! We went last night (2 people) and while it wasn't busy, we were seated promptly and attended to quickly. Our server was really nice, the chef in the kitchen waved hello. We got the white truffle and artichoke dip app, gyoza, and the duck croquettes for starters. My husband had the ribs and I got the chicken katsu curry w/rice. It was really good, we'll definitely be back! I do wish more people were in there but from 6:30-7:30pm, it was just us and a 4-top. read more

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I've been here many times, still love it. They make delicious food and service is good. read more

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Amazing food, ambiance, and service. I had: 1) salad kale 2)Salmon donburi 2) cream brûlée 3) steak donburi On a previous trip also had the dumplings, octopus, kale salad, and steak. Difficult to put into words, everything was amazing. Michelin style meals right there in downtown Olympia. read more

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Beautiful interior, clean and modern. I almost forgot we were in downtown. Even the dish and cups had fun design. I love the open kitchen concept. The bathroom though could use some remodeling to match the vibes. Our server, Taiesha(?) was awesome. She checked on us multiple times. The food was delicious. We tried the hamachi carpaccio and liked it more than we thought we would! We loved the sauce and the wasabi avocado yogurt dressing on top was interesting (in a good way!). Never had it before. It didn't have the wasabi taste. The sauce was sweet and everything was paired well. We tried the seared salmon and eel Donburi. The salmon was perfectly smoked, but the dish is a bit "wet" once you break the egg and mix with the rice & sauce. I liked the corn in the eel bowl, it brought nice texture / crunch to each bite. My eel felt a bit smaller compared to the other pictures on Yelp. So overall, portion did seem a bit small but price is fair. We also tried the citrus creme brûlée which was decent but nothing notable. I probably wouldn't get this again. Overall, great spot. Would recommend! read more

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We're looking for something new and found this place on Yelp. The foods were delicious. We ordered the hamachi carpaccio, truffle artichokes dip, crab meat spaghetti, unadon, crab meat don, and sticky date pudding. We didn't have any leftovers and were full and happy. read more

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We came back yesterday with our parents and brother for dad's 65th birthday. Our family loved the food. They were going to go to a regular chain restaurant and we suggested coming here instead. Everything from the appetizer, down to the dessert was very tasty. Service was very good as well. We had a good family time and enjoyed our food very much. The owner even got us an extra dessert for dad's birthday! We definitely will be coming back again soon :) read more

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Tried this out because we'd heard good things about the food. The place is nicely appointed and impressive and intimate for date night, but what's up with the ultra high bench seating at the windows. Sit there and you have the table sitting on your lap, so if they ever do a redesign, please shave half a foot off the benches. As for the food, they need to do a little work. We tried the roasted pumpkin and that was both tough and mushy and the sauce was not working. I really gave it a shot, but after a few chews, I had to spit it out in my napkin because I couldn't handle the taste or consistency. Sis for the crab meat spaghetti and it needed a creamier sauce or something. Mom tried the Aburi salmon don and she thought it was okay, but she didn't finish it. I tried the Karaage don and I actually liked it, but I also have had better. I wanted to like this but I felt I was doing all the work to try to like it, rather than sitting there enjoying my meal. I think maybe my standards are a little high and my expectations were definitely at a place beyond this restaurant's reach, but don't let that stop you. Give it a try because people say good things about this, so maybe this place is just not for me. read more

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The space is really nice, there is no dedicated parking so depending on when you're visiting parking could be a little further away. The prices were what you'd kinda expect for the area. Each of us got a Donburi bowl, the eel, karragge and salmon. The salmon bowl is really wet, especially if you like a runny egg. Need more crunchy texture, just something to break it up. The eel was good as well as the chicken. We also got a side of fries which was topped with furikake which was tasty. We also got the mushroom arancini which were okay. I probably wouldn't get it again. read more

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Good food and quick service. I've been here four times and have not been disappointed. I also trued the special order of beef wellington and it was superb! read more

This place is a gem in Olympia. I come here regularly, and the food is always excellent. The ambiance is wonderful and the service is great. I'm making the most of it while it's still around! read more

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The apple arugula salad and crab scallop spaghetti were both amazing. I had been hesitant to go because I feel like the location is maybe kind of cursed, but I'm glad I went, and I really hope they stay open! I want more spaghetti! read more

The items we ordered were well prepared and presented and were delicious. A very nice young couple opened the restaurant recently. The husband graduated from the Cardon Bleu from Paris. We highly recommend this new restaurant. read more

Garcon De Donburi - French Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Such a delicious lunch of chicken katsu, a smoky broccolini kale salad, nori French fries. I like the redone space. Friendly service. I will note that it is chilly in there in the winter so recommend big sweater or jacket. read more

EXCELLENT food, amazing service and tasty drinks. Price is hard to beat for the quality you get in every single dish. This is hands down my favorite restaurant in downtown Olympia. 10/10!!!! read more

Garcon De Donburi - Sticky bread pudding and crème brûlée - French Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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The food was delicious. I really like the service. The server was friendly, and food did not take long, but really I like when the servers hang back and wait to be called over rather than constantly interrupting to ask "how is everything?" We had a relaxing conversation over delicious food. We will be back! read more

We had unadon, apple salad with arugula, artichoke dip with pita bread, hamachi carpaccio and kids menu (chicken katsu with fries). They have 3 kids menu to choose from ( spaghetti, chicken katsu and one other I cant remember). Apple salad with arugula and artichoke dip were really good. Hamachi carpaccio and unadon were ok, nothing too special. My kid loved the chicken katsu and fries. Lovely decor, great ambiance, friendly staff, fairly good drink menu to choose from. We will definitely return. Street parking in downtown but wasn't too difficult. Its more like 4.5 stars. read more

Excellent food! Japanese French fusion. My friend and I had the seafood pasta and the ribeye, both were done very well with a lot of flavor. The scallops were soft and tender, not overcooked. The steak was perfectly cooked and sauced. We had the panna cotta and matcha cheesecake - the panna cotta was creamy and smooth with gentle hits of chocolate and tea - I could have eaten a few of them! The cheesecake was also delicious. Matcha can be bitter if not handled well but no problem here! It was also delicious and perfectly balanced. Neither dessert was overly sweet so the underlying ingredients were able to shine. It's been a long time since I've had a high quality food experience like this. The only downside...the building is forcing them out in favor of something else like a chain type place. Just what Oly needs not really. I really hope they can get relocated and back to what they do. It would be a crying shame to have them disappear altogether. The decor is simple and a bit cold in style. But the food completely shines. read more

Literally made a yelp account to come on here and say their sweet potato fries!?!?!? whewww. read more

Garcon De Donburi - French Near Me - Olympia, Washington

They've been open 1 week and I've been twice. What a delightful addition to downtown Oly. The staff are incredibly nice, the food has been very good, and the cocktails are intriguingly offbeat. The menu has something for most diets but it's a refreshingly strong choice for vegetarians, vegans, and people who don't do dairy. My favorite choices have been the tempuras (light and fresh), the broccolini salad, and the donburi bowls. I'm excited to try more. read more

Garcon De Donburi - I forget the name of this cocktail but it's the one with yuzu and vodka. Fresh and piquant. - French Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Delish! Love this place! Creative and perfectly cooked. Sadly they said they would close in a month as the landlord wanted a fast food restaurant in that location. read more

We went for the Mother's Day Brunch and it was a wonderful experience. The service was amazing and the food was thoughtful and beautiful. Olympia needs more places like this! When you're tired of bar food, you should definitely come to Garcon De Donburi and try something totally new. read more

Garcon De Donburi - Mushroom Arancini, clam and shrimp chowder and octopus with romesco - French Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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She may be slow on the uptake, but once you order, it goes back quickly. Tried the mushroom balls, fried like balls from the rocky mountain oysters to delicate little Olympians. read more

Looked like a very interesting menu so we needed to go. Loved the mushroom arancini and the broccolini salad! read more

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This is a very fine restaurant which should be more prominent in Olympia. I was visiting friends and went there for the first time. All the food was very fresh and did not appear reheated like you see even in a lot of fancy restaurants. Each dish was perfectly seasoned, not too salty, and served at the correct temperature. I tried the broccolini and kale appetizer, another appetizer with mushrooms, the crab spaghetti, and something that looked like katsu. The fried things were not greasy or tasting of old oil. The mushroom appetizer was light and fluffy on the inside and delightfully crispy on the outside. The katsu meat was not greasy or dried up in the inside which I often see. It was nice and juicy, served piping hot, and had a crispy outside. There were not a lot of people in the restaurant, but this is no reason not to go there. It is in the downtown area which a lot of people view as unsafe. I still think downtown for the most part is safe if you take common sense precautions and are just going to a restaurant. Did I mention that the chef was trained at a Cordon Bleu school and had experience working in a fine restaurant before opening this place? He and his wife are a young couple and they could use support from the local community. Give them a chance, and you will be delightfully surprised. read more

Amazing Food and Staff.. Will eat here again . Atmosphere in the restaurant is so very pleasant

Did uber eats, got to me in a reasonable time. The doburi was sauced with mayo and takoyaki sauce which is always a good combination, but overly sauced with barely any taste on a soft chicken exterior. Also found bones within my croquettes...Cole Slaw was good. read more

Garcon De Donburi - Bone from the coquette - French Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Great food. We enjoyed it! Service was awesome too. All the food we ate was delish and so were our drinks.

Food was good. Considering I was the only person at the restaurant about 5:30... it was still not great customer service. The gal who sat me, didn't check on me once... the whole 45 mins. But she seem to have a great time interacting with coworkers. I had to wave another waitress down to ask for a box. Again food was good though. read more

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A friend highly recommended this restaurant to us. Staff were helpful and attentive. We thought that the food was decent, but the sauces were uninspired. read more

It was one of the best Japanese fusion restaurants I have been to. Their Chicken Katsu curry was absolutely delicious. The Tempura and eel grilled my friends ate was excellent. I have eaten at the best Japanese restaurants all over Japan and California, and this one was really good. Our service was perfect. The chef came over from Australia with his wife and baby and told me he recently opened the restaurant. I wish him and his family a lot of success. read more

It's really nice to see new restaurants popping up in Olympia. The atmosphere and service were great. We got the gyoza, which was tasty. The Karaage Donburi was really delicious. My partner got the Ebi tempura and most of it was good, but some of the vegetables were undercooked. Definitely looking forward to going back. read more

Garcon De Donburi - Karaage Donburi and Ebi Tempura - French Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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LOVED our experience and the Beef Wellington was fantastic. I know it's recommended that it serves two, but we each got our own and finished both. I'm very surprised this place is flying under the radar. read more

Yep, this place is a winner. Go try it now! Food is plated well, tastes great, and staff is friendly. read more

Delicious food! I loved the Aburi Salmon Don, and the interior design was beautiful as well! read more

Garcon De Donburi - French Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Spectacular dining experience at lunch today! My dining partner and I were impressed from the moment we were seated. Super kind waiter, fun features in the tableware and cutlery, and the food - wow, it blew us away. Every dish was delicious from the truffle and artichoke dip to the kabocha squash side. Our tofu donburi was delightful as well, with perfectly cooked and seasoned tofu. We're super excited that such a delicious restaurant featuring Asian flavors is in town!! read more

I remember when this location housed a small chain ramen restaurant and was actually quite good and had some local ambience and good atmosphere. Now this place is just pretending to be what it isn't. I didn't see any viable French options on the menu and it left me questioning where the French Garçon was. We started with the croquettes which weren't bad, but when we got our main courses, we were very dissatisfied. My sister ordered the ribs which were very tough and felt like someone used a bottled BBQ sauce. The fries were good, but they only had ketchup for a sauce on the side (Huh?). I ordered the Tempura/Fried Special, which seemed like a seafood medley that was fried and served with rice. I received one piece of lobster, 2 shrimps, one small piece of cod, and a couple veggies, all deep fried. No seasoning. After dinner we decided we won't come back. read more