Wow. The whole atmosphere of this place is very inviting. We loved it immediately. Beautiful views of the water, plenty areas to sit, full bar. Looks like they have an outdoor patio as well, it was under construction today. Bet it's amazing when it's up and running. Our waitress was patient and so nice. Man oh man was our food fantastic! We started with the bacon wrapped scallops and the crab and artichoke dip. 10/10 artichoke dip large Elvis's of crabs fb great flavor! I'm not a fan of scallops but my husband and one of our friends said 8/10 maybe a little springy texture wise but still very very good. I, along with one of our friends ordered the halibut and French fries basket. Omg! It was so good! Love we had the option of beer battered or panko crumbs. We went with beer battered. The French fries are double fried I think and holy lord so freaken good! Cole slaw was also tasty. Husband ordered the Drunken Chef, which was a mix of rice, mushrooms, shrimp, scallops and salmon and super saucy! He loved it! Everyone tried it. Our other friend got the wedge salad and a bowl of clam chowder which was very very good! This will be a regular hang out for sure. They have a little area to buy charms and oyster ornaments! Very cute! We might return tomorrow that's how much we liked it! 10/10 go give them a try! read more

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Nice greeting and friendly waitress. I enjoyed a Bloody Mary but could have done without the oyster on top. After eating my fish and chips I ordered a slice of cheesecake to go. When I opened the container at home I was shocked to see that I'd paid $9.99 for a very small slice. No topping just a skinny slice. I'm not in any hurry to go back. read more

Olympia Oyster House - Tiny slice for $9.99 - Seafood Near Me - Olympia, Washington

They have the best blackened salmon Caesar salad on the planet! I love this place. A classic seafood restaurant with great service and ambiance. If you are in Olympia, you must come here! Don't miss it. read more

Olympia Oyster House - Lobster and artichoke heart pasta special - Seafood Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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I've primarily only ordered steaks here lol I had a fried oyster appetizer once. That being said, the food is really tasty here. They have live music here sometimes. The patio is great in the summer. If you're not into street parking, there's a parking lot next door. The staff are polite but not overly friendly. One time we went, I had to ask for silverware more than once after my food got there. I've seen a whole family leave because no one ever took their order. Both of these instances were when we were seated outside. Great service, inside. read more

Olympia Oyster House - Flank steak with fingerling potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Came here with several friends, and the food was really good. Loved the live music. Our server was Taren (not sure I spelled that correctly), and he was fantastic. Very on top of it and friendly. read more

We came here for my elderly grandfathers birthday dinner. The atmosphere is fun and light and the view of the water is the cherry on top of the location. Our food was pretty delicious with a few complaints from a couple of our members saying their prime rib was much over cooked. My seafood was cooked perfectly and the scallops were great, the lobster tails were amazing! The sweet potato fries specifically I would order every time. Our server was very friendly and mostly attentive despite forgetting items a few times. We would return to try this location again. read more

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We were passing through the area so we stopped here for lunch. We wanted to sit outdoor and they told us there was a wait time of about 10 minutes. Not a problem - we sat by the door and waited. 15 minutes later, our table was still not ready and we also noticed no one has left in the time we have been waiting. We went to ask about our table and they said they can seat us. So... what was the point of waiting then? When we got to the outdoor area, they weren't even full! I saw about 4-5 empty tables! Other that the long wait for a table, service was overall pretty good. Our server was very attentive and came to check up on us a few times and made sure we were satisfied with our food. We ordered oysters, the clam chowder, and also the halibut. The oysters were very fresh and juicy. However I would skip on the halibut next time. There was nothing special about it. read more

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The oyster stew is worth a 5 star review alone. Fried oysters were excellent as was the halibut burger. Nice dockside views and great service. read more

I am not a fan of this restaurant. It appears that most of the food was not made on site, but was frozen and then reheated to serve. It has a great location and great views, so it seems they feel they don't really need to focus much on quality. There's nothing special on the menu; nothing was particularly tasty. read more

I ordered king crab legs for $49. Got one big one. Smelly and unfresh. Velvety inside. Between the manager and waitress I found out they had been there for over three weeks. Gross! Tasted horrible. Was offered a $25 gift card. I've never thrown crab away before, but sadly mine went into the trash. I feel so burned. Won't be going there ever again and I do not recommend. read more

Cocktail was good. Fried shrimp was amazing but the cocktail sauce needs a do over(no horseradish). Clam chowder and crab was very good. Service was busy but ok. I will return read more

We dropped in here recently on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The setting looked enticing - being along the waterfront. Should have known by the cluster at the door trying to get seated that we should have turned back then... We started with drinks that were came or very slow and were far from delicious. Syrupy and lacking any subtlety of finesse. The place was empty but the service was painfully slow. We started with crab cocktail, and were immediately frustrated picking piles of shells out of the crab. It didn't help that it was on a bed of shredded lettuce - seemingly designed to volumize the appearance of the crab. I will say, the cocktail sauce seemed great though - it had a lot of tang and horseradish. Next up were the oysters. While they were not rank. they did show up dry around the edges, and brineless. These weren't delicate little oysters either, these were pretty large for PNW area - and the texture was less firm, and more mush. They were also littered with shell. The mignonette was more like a relish, and had little vinegar - which further messed with the texture of the oysters. We could barley get the oysters down. They were warm, dry, and the shells mutilated. The server awkwardly apologized - saying they were training a new shucker. Excuses be damned - we were anxious to head for the door - not wanting to brave any of their other dishes, and it took an agonizing amount of time to settle our tab and escape. Interestingly, as we checked in to the Hilton across the bay - I overheard another couple checking in talking about what a terrible experience they had there as well, so it didn't seem to be something that we, specifically, experienced. Could have been a bad day - but i would probably never go there again a despite the nice dock setting. We couldn't get our check settled fast enough... read more

Such a lovely lunch experience by the waterfront! Everything was fresh, well-seasoned, and served with a smile. Here's what we had: Shucked Oysters (2 orders of 6) Super fresh and briny -- absolutely delicious! Chilled on ice with lemon and cocktail sauce, they were the star of the meal. Would definitely come back just for these! Clam Chowder Rich, creamy, and comforting. Full of flavor with a nice balance of herbs -- perfect for a breezy afternoon by the water. Halibut Dinner Simple but satisfying -- grilled halibut was lightly seasoned, flaky, and fresh. Came with crispy fries and sautéed veggies (loved the crunchy broccoli mix). A great combo of textures. Sierra Nevada Summer Lager & Iced Tea Both drinks were refreshing and paired well with the seafood. Total: $113.04 (for 2 people) A bit on the pricier side, but worth it for the quality and location. Plus, no regrets on the oysters -- they were amazing! Dining outside on the deck was a bonus. The view, service, and atmosphere made it a perfect lunch stop in Olympia. Highly recommend! read more

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High prices, ok food, and ok service. Great view in the heart of downtown. Definitely not a place I'd run back to. read more

We've been wanting to try this and decided to come for lunch Friday after thanksgiving. Beautiful location, downtown, right by the water. It was not busy at all and we were seated immediately. Our server offered some great selections (the menu had a lot of options and she helped us to narrow it down). She was very attentive and took excellent care of us. I ordered the seafood basket which was a ton of food! It came with cocktail sauce, tartar, and an aioli. Overall it was your typical fried seafood basket. I also had the clam chowder which was nice and thick and creamy with lots of chunky bits of clam. My husband got the Drunken chef and loved how hearty it was. Overall, we really enjoyed the food, selections, and service. Will recommend! read more

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Pros: you will leave happy as long as you love seafood and order seafood here, I have never tried a non seafood item here, I mean, why would I? Cons: they charge a fee for using credit card read more

Olympia Oyster House - Oyster House Dinner corn meal coated deep friend oysters and add on salmon in the back - Seafood Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I was driving through Olympia with some friends and decided to pop by for dinner in Washington's capital city. I knew it was probably going to be good given the reviews, but I was actually blown away. The calamari was absolutely out of this world -- imagine mozz sticks but with the mozzarella replaced with the softest squid ever. The fried fish was so lightly battered, yet perfectly cooked inside. The variety and sizes of the oysters were also perfect. It's in a nice, large location with a great view of the water. I would be coming so often if I lived in the area! read more

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Excellent service. Food was delicious. They are rebuilding their outdoor dining area. Can't wait to try it this summer! read more

Olympia Oyster House - View from dining room. - Seafood Near Me - Olympia, Washington

This evening, after spending part of our day at Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, we ate an early dinner at the Olympia Oyster House. We had a prawn basket, a BBQ salmon sandwich, fish tacos and two fried oyster dinners (one corn Cajun breading and one flour breading). Everything was great. The ambiance was very nice inside and it was just fine outside overlooking the Olympia marina. Service was very good even with the mix up by the kitchen on one of our meals. read more

Greeted by a nice hostess upon entering; restaurant has an old school touch with oyster bar in the middle. Beautiful outdoor seating but we preferred to be inside for the A/C. I wanted to try this place due to the Yelp reviews. Now the food; we got the beer batter cod and halibut. Fish was bland but fried well. Super thick pieces that were only good with tartar sauce. Fries were seasoned well had a Cajun kick to it. The cod grilled tacos were fishy but fried halibut was better. The Mac and cheese surprisingly tasty. The price is decent $160 for 5 dishes and half dozen oysters. Where it takes the cake was the clam chowder. It's watery and extremely salty and almost bitter. We told our waitress (ask if it's premade if not can it be remade or replaced) and she was nonchalant. She just said it's premade and ok; then walked away again. Didn't take it off the bill even though we ate none of it and left it on the table except to taste? That to me showed she doesn't care about customer's satisfaction. read more

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If I could give a review with a -5 rating, this would be it. My wife decided to take me out for Valentine's Day dinner tonight and we went here. We both got lobster dinners, after a dozen oyster shooters and the lobster was so overdone, it was disgusting. Burnt rubber from the road in Vegas in August. Yeah, that bad. The waitress, Jessica, didn't give 2 sh** about our food and when we let her know, she said, what else would you like!?! Seriously? Who does that. I had to grab the manager to get someone's professional attention, who took care of it. Btw, the second set of lobster tails never came out of the kitchen. After 30 min of waiting. Dead restaurant by 9pm and no orders. So a couple bites of mashed potatoes and a cocktail each. Granted, the oysters were pretty good. Not Chelsey farm, but good. Won't be back, ever. read more

Best fish tacos in Washington! I love their clam chowder too. One of my favorite restaurants.

I love this place! The seafood is always fresh and wonderful, the mixed drinks have a great variety and are very creative.

Lunch here today was really good. With the sunny weather, we were able to sit outside and have a bit of a view. Service was great, and our did was delicious. We started with the steamed oyster special, which was delicious and perfectly cooked. He had a po boy with prawns and really liked the bread and the prawns. I had a combo (crab + shrimp) seafood Louie, which was really tasty once I got a second container of salad dressing and mixed everything up. (I'm not sure why I had to do all the work. Mixed salads are much better, I'm not sure why that isn't how the salad is served. ) On a sustainability note, it was nice to be able to tell the server we didn't want straws - giving them only upon request is much better (also - I don't think the ones they were handing out were compostable, but I could be wrong). And why this review is 4 starts instead of 5: It was disappointing to get all the little landfill-bound single-use sauce containers. A reusable option would be better for the budget and our planet. If nothing else, I'd love to see them using a toothpick for the sandwich that doesn't have plastic on the end. read more

Olympia Oyster House - Steamed oysters - Seafood Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Prices way up, portions way down. $25 for 3 shrimp, 3 oysters, and some calamari? Egads. French Dip sandwich is small and the au jus was not flavorful. Only reason it's 3 stars is because our server was amazing and the fries were OK. Disappointing because this was a spot we'd take guests who were visiting PNW. Probably not anymore. read more

Olympia Oyster House - Seafood Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I've been here a few times now. I'm new to Olympia and was hoping to find a regular spot. This place has potential, but it's been hit and miss. I just wish it were more consistent. The food is good -- not great -- but the seafood is fresh, which is a plus. The real issue is the service. It leaves a lot to be desired. It feels disorganized and lacks leadership. They're partnered with Budd Bay Café, and over there, you can get a drink, two, and be done -- they pour heavy. Here, it's a very different experience. Honestly, this place could really use a strong front-of-house manager. Right now, everything feels like a bit of a circus (to put it nicely). If they can tighten up the service and create some consistency, they might actually have something worth coming back for regularly. Been waiting for my food for almost an hour. read more

We went in on a Sunday afternoon with a party of 8 and we waited only 10 minutes for a table. The server, Josh, took very good care of us. The food was delicious their oysters are very tasty. I recommend highly. read more

What an amazing dinner. The food was fantastic and the service was top notch. Our server went above and beyond. I never had oysters before and our server gave me the full rundown of what to order and how to enjoy them. Even though they are not my thing the service was phenomenal. I had the baked lobster. It was awesome. My wife had the salmon. It was not the best salmon she ever had but was still tasty. We both agreed that the green beans were a surprising highlight from the meal. The view of the port was beautiful. Our kids loved it. read more

Olympia Oyster House - Baked Lobster Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Love the crab boil there! The people there are super friendly! Our server was very attentive! The atmosphere was very chill. read more

Olympia Oyster House - Bloody Mary and Hope island mule - Seafood Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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The live music was amazing! The ambiance at dinner was very peaceful and yet still perfect for celebrating. The table a few spots down was even enjoying rounds and rounds of shots. As we waited for a table we sat on the lawn chairs on the side of the small stage where we were also able to order drinks while we waited. At our table we tried a variety of oysters and they were very tasty. My main dish was a fish burger with fries and I really enjoyed this one. My toddler friend even stole my fries and she had her own plate full, they were too good. We were celebrating bdays so we ordered the most delicious dessert to share. Even among 3 of us and a toddler we weren't able to finish it, it was extremely chocolatey and rich! Had we not had such a big dinner we definitely would have finished all of it. Surprisingly we called ahead of time and they said our small dog could also be with us on the patio. Although we were celebrating my BIL's bday it was also my dogs 15th bday! A lot of people said hello to her and almost everyone working here stopped to say hi and tell her how beautiful she looked. Everyone here was so friendly and accommodating. They even snuck my pup some bacon! She was so happy here. Their kindness to my dog was unlike any other place and it was the highlight of her birthday celebrations. Thanks for the amazing time! read more

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Delicious!! Had dinner here last Friday with my two brothers and son. It was absolutely delicious! We had eaten there two years before and loved it so we thought we would try it again on our fishing trip. The food here is absolutely delicious! The service was impeccable and the ambiance is very comfortable! We had several things to eat plus appetizers and EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious and super yummy! From the fried oyster appetizers to the main courses and dessert! We will be back. Please look at the pictures and let your eyes do the tasting! We will be back! read more

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Overall it was a good place to stop by for lunch. I loved the clam chowder and the French fries, my back on wrapped scallops were undercooked inside and were lacking some salt so as my friend's salmon, but the quality of the seafood was good. Service was fast and friendly . Outside seats looked very nice but it was too hot to be outside that day, so we enjoyed the view from the inside by the window read more

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Great service and their food is delicious and flavorful. Their portions are a decent size.

I hate having to review a favorite spot this low, but today we stopped in for lunch and we have been waiting over 45 min for our lunch.

I love this place. I recently took relatives there and they loved the salmon and halibut sandwiches and oysters.

The restaurant was almost empty on a Friday night so that should have told us we made a mistake by taking our friends here for dinner. The appetizers of steamed oysters were tasty but it was at that point we should have left. The Fish and chips were so greasy and cooked with cold oil so the breading was saturated in oil and the fish was marginally cooked, but dripping with oil. We also ordered the special menu of the crabcakes for an entrée and the crabcakes were minced up oil patties and they were an edible. Our friend had steak and lobster and she was happy with that part of her meal. Our other friend had a chicken dinner and it was not seasoned And not a good choice off the menu. We ordered drinks from the bar and they were average at best, it appears that the bartender needs to go back to bartending school or get a better app to know what cocktails to put in which drinks. The restaurant was terrible and our night out of town guests. Very expensive and very embarrassing choice of restaurant. I'm a town where there are many choices, do not waste your money on terrible food here. read more

Food was pretty good, staff was amazing and had good customer service. Chowder was to die for, drinks were a little sweet but nothing that can't be altered. It was pretty chill in there, definitely felt like a laidback seafood place instead of a higher end one. HOWEVER, THE DANG FORK IS MY ONLY COMPLAINT..I was so mad (see images) read more

Olympia Oyster House - Blackened Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Order the bouillabaisse. Soup base water and tasteless. Good fried halibut but they should not offer bouillabaisse

What to say? We ordered the prawn cocktail to share. It was awful. Overcooked, rubbery, small "prawns" swimming in a pool of cocktail sauce. Then we shared a three piece halibut and chips. It took forever to get our food and the pre-breaded, previously frozen halibut was way over cooked and lukewarm, as were the fries. $50 -plus for the worst lunch. We just had water to drink. It was good! read more

Olympia Oyster House - Sad "prawns ". - Seafood Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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We were on a schedule and trying to make it back to Seattle in time for our flight. We wanted to try another oyster house but it wasn't open early enough while Olympia was. There weren't many people there on a weekday, but we enjoyed the prompt service. I see the reviews about some of the items being a hit or miss but we were very happy with the quality and quantity of our food. The mussels were extremely good in particular. Possible that the experience can be variable based on specific wait staff or item ordered, but I wouldn't hesitate to return and dine here again. Nice view too by the water. read more