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    Gardner's Restaurant

    4.3 (232 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 8:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    MUST DESSERT!!!
    Lisa M.

    DESSERT FIRST! Okay, if we must adult. Our group had the Burrata appy (gone in 60 seconds good) - Lamb (good not great) - Ribeye (excellent) - Seafood Fettuccine (yummy) But dessert - I can't resist it when a tray full visits your table and they all say "eat me" - I don't even remember which we had because their sweet taste took over my brain! Service was top notch- we were very well taken care of! Ambiance is quiet and calming - not rushed or overwhelming - A+++ Gardner's should be an Olympia landmark for being consistently excellent - maybe not for the building (not fancy) the food and the excellent service - and they have easy parking!

    Red Queen and Lemon Meringue cocktails
    Candi K.

    Had dinner at this restaurant over the weekend and it was great. The ambience was nice, our waitress was amazing and knowledgeable and friendly. The drinks were delicious and filled to the brim, just how we like it. My only note was the menu online and in person should be consistent. Being gluten free, I like to look at restaurant menus prior to dining to get a sense of the options. The online menu didn't reflect all the dishes that were available and we almost didn't go because of that reason but I'm glad we did. Fantastic!

    Clams, beer, bread, mojito special
    Ben B.

    Awesome. I've known about this place and heard great things for at least 20 years, yet hadn't been until Saturday. Amazing. Cool close and intimate even though it's a small building and a little loud. Amazing food. Amazing service. Alex was great. She knew what we needed before we did. My wife and I had an appetizer, 2 salads and 2 entrees. It was too much. Wonderful food but I was full. We finished her scallops, saved 80% of my piccata and she had peanut butter cake. Love it. Thank you!

    Isabella H.

    Hidden gem. If I could add 6 stars I would. This place is top tier, service was IMPECCABLE, Alex, our server, was wonderful. Absolutely so fresh, vibrant, and creative flavor profiles. We will be back very soon.

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    Yvonne V.

    My husband and I came back here for dinner recently to commemorate our 5 year anniversary since this is where we had our first date. Definitely different than it was 5 years ago but that's to be expected. The restaurant itself is very romantic and has wonderful ambiance. We were even able to have our same table from our first date which made the evening that much more special. The servers were really sweet and made great suggestions for specials. The only reason for 3 stars is that the food wasn't on par with our first visit. We had the salmon seafood dip as an appetizer and that was probably the highlight of the meal. My husband ordered the top sirloin with squash risotto and although the steak was on point the risotto was not. I had the scallop entree with asparagus but the scallops were beyond salty and I could only eat 2. Had I left a review 5 years ago it would have been hands down 5 stars. My husband and I agreed that we would be willing to go back and maybe try different items on the menu, but it might be a while.

    Steak with truffle butter
    Bre X.

    I never leave reviews. This place is worth running back to the hotel and writing a review. Go here. Stop thinking about it. Best meal I have had in years! Steak with truffle butter is next level. Carmel brownie for desert was the desert I didn't know I needed in my life. Do it. So so so beyond good.

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    Went here for a holiday work dinner and had the DELICIOUS blue cheese rib-eye streak : )

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    Ask the Community - Gardner's Restaurant

    Are reservations needed / required?

    It's a good idea midweek and usually necessary on weekends. They do try to accommodate walkins.

    Where is it located?

    Next to the Doubletree Suites by Hilton

    Is Gardner's handicapped accessible (wheelchair accessible) and are the restrooms handicapped accessible?

    Yes. They have a ramp they put down to allow for ADA access.

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    Our first time at this restaurant, and it was a memorable one from the very first sip. I started…read morewith a martini--normally stirred, but I requested it shaken--and it arrived in absolute perfection. Crisp, icy, and elegant, with tiny ice crystals shimmering on top. The vodka had just a whisper of brine ("a hint of dirt," exactly how I like it), clean and bracing, beautifully balanced. Once my husband arrived, we ordered the trio of Cynara spreads: romesco, artichoke tapenade, and black garlic chèvre, served with warm, pillowy pita. Every bite was a delight, but the romesco truly stole the show--deep, complex, and subtly spicy, with roasted red pepper richness, topped with sliced carrots, onions, and green beans that added both texture and freshness. The black garlic chèvre, lightly drizzled with honey, was creamy, savory-sweet, and utterly craveable. For my entrée, I chose the Moroccan lamb stew, and it was outstanding. Bold, aromatic, and layered with spice, the stew featured tender, melt-in-your-mouth lamb nestled among tomatoes and carrots in a deeply flavorful broth. Comforting yet vibrant, every spoonful delivered warmth and complexity. My husband ordered the Chicken Véronique, one of their signature dishes, bathed in a Riesling cream sauce. Rich and indulgent, the sauce was silky and luxurious. While slightly on the heavier side, he found it absolutely delicious and well worth it. The staff were attentive, warm, and genuinely kind, making the entire experience feel relaxed and welcoming. We're already looking forward to our next meal here--and dreaming about that romesco and martini all over again.

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