We had such a great experience at Hops on the Hill! We came in with friends and had a wonderful…read moremeal from start to finish. The BBQ was fantastic, and the service was truly incredible. Our drinks came out at a perfect pace, and our server was attentive without being overbearing. They kept the waters coming, which is such a small thing but makes a big difference when you're enjoying a meal. The atmosphere here is warm, comfortable, and welcoming. The decor is beautiful and inviting, and you can tell a lot of thought went into creating a place where people want to sit and stay awhile. Even the restrooms were spotless, which says a lot about the care put into the whole experience. Everyone in our group had a great meal and a great time. We're so glad we stopped in and would definitely recommend Hops on the Hill to anyone looking for good food, great service, and a relaxing atmosphere!

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.

The pizza is SOOO good, and the staff is always real nice. Been back a few times to make sure it…read morewas as good as it seemed the first time...and it always is! We'd been meaning to try this place ever since we moved to Oly a few years ago, and man we should have tried it sooner, it has become our favorite pizza along with (but entirely different than) Old School. Oly Taproom is a great place to eat and chill, or to meet friends, have a conversation or people watch, and on nice days they often open the garage door type windows making the inside seating feel like part of the outside, which is cool. As a bonus, after your meal, the Percival Landing boardwalk is right across the street, so you can take a walk and take in the lovely views. Besides the beer on tap, there are more in the coolers, as well as some soda options (and I think iced teas?). I'm not a big beer drinker but the staff is always great about helping me choose the right one based on my preferences, and because there are hops in the pizza sauce, the pizza & beer combination is especially delicious. But for non-beer drinkers, the pizza is still super tasty and the sourdough crust always cooked just right.

Oly Taproom was a mostly pleasant surprise! Very nice selection of beers and pretty good pizza,…read morerelaxed but not creepy ambiance, friendly staff, all good ... except for the hops in the red sauce. Although our server reassured us that you couldn't taste them, even my IPA-loving, definitely-not-bitter-sensitive husband could absolutely taste them. Of course there's plenty of good drinks to wash away the bitter taste, (the cynical part of me suspects that's why the hops are in the sauce in the first place - to get you to drink more) but that being said, I would give the place five stars were it not for the bitter red sauce. Great ambience, friendly staff, pretty good food and drink, could definitely do without hops in the red sauce.

Never coming here again. Bartender was a super rude woman. Very awkwardly came up to us from behind…read morethe bar and said she had never seen us there before, made us go around the table and introduce ourselves by name. Very offputting start. Before i could even finish my sentence saying i forgot my ID and if its ok to show her a picture she cut me off to sternly say "no its never ok, actually" then went on to try to guess my age. We had to get up and leave. I understand not having an ID but she definitely had an attitude that screams i hate my life. Wont be coming back.

I see a lot of people have negative things to say about the female bar tender, she was the rudest…read morefood service worker I have encountered in Washington so far. Won't be coming back, similar to many others she has driven away. At least I got some shopping at Lowe's done, so didn't completely waste my evening.

Go on Thursday - LIVE MUSIC Bring your own food, enjoy a…read morebeverage, and the music! Staff are friendly and helpful. You can also play pool or even ping-pong - a fun place for a beverage, some live music (Thursdays), and games!

Love this place. Solid tap list. Cash only. Cool bartenders. Huge screen tv. Free popcorn. Free…read morejukebox. Every time I'm there after I grab a brew I put on the entire Pink Floyd Animals album and kick back.

I take everyone who visits me in Olympia to this place for their burger. Hot dang, just thinking…read moreabout it makes me salivate like a dog with a bone. They don't charge an arm and a leg for the 'burg, either, like SOME places do. Beer selection is good, especially the ciders. Something for everybody. There's live music pretty often too. Service is stellar. Helpful staff, friendly like. My old lady ordered a drink and was accidentally poured the wrong beverage. The 'tender apologized and offered to let us have the correct libation along with the mis-poured soldier--no charge. Now THAT'S service. I'll see you again, Ilk Lodge.

Mr. Crankypants and I had wanted to check this out for a while. We hit it on a Saturday evening on…read moreour way home from Bluegrass from the Forest. Aside from pizza, a burger and fries are Crankypants' favorite meal. This one he pronounced good, but not as good at his favorite (insert name of a nice casual dining restaurant in downtown Oly that opened at the height of the pandemic). I wasn't feeling all that bread, so I had a Caesar salad with a burger patty on top. If you're gonna serve a Caesar, it needs to be real (ie, at least a hint of anchovies for the umami). This one was pretty bland and the croutons needed to be crisper with more garlic and butter. They definitely deserve extra credit for sourcing local grass fed, grass finished beef. It's more expensive but it's better for you and the planet. I love really fresh cut fries with the skin on, and these would have been perfection, if they had only been served hot from the fryer. Finally, the beer: I had a pale ale that was just OK. Crankypants felt the same about his. Their glasses are really nice and enhance the pleasure of sipping. It wouldn't take much for this to move up to a 4 star destination. For that reason, we'll probably try it again sometime next year.

Hidden gem of federal way! Underground kitchen is LITERALLY underground. It is tucked right next to…read moreshin sung kbbq next door. Ambiance is korean pocha/late night bar setting and they are open until 2am! There's limited seating during their busy hours so definitely come earlier if you can. Lots of parking outside. Everytime I visit here, I ALWAYS get the creamy bulgolgi udon. This dish is super unique and I've never seen it elsewhere. The sauce is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the bouncy/chewy udon and well marinated bulgolgi. The pork belly kimchi udon is good as well if you like a spicy kick. We also ordered the half and half fried chicken (original and yangnyeom) and it was perfectly crispy and juicy on the inside! My friend enjoyed the spicy seafood stir fry which paired well with a bottle of soju but they also have lots of other drinks (nonalcoholic) to choose from! after a long night out or just for a casual lunch/dinner-- definitely a go to spot for me.

First off, four solid stars for the fried chicken wings…read more My Washington family enjoys the fried chicken here, so we came for early dinner (17:30ish). There were three types of wings that we ordered, but the only one I had was the honey garlic. The wings itself are a really good size, good crispiness, and decent flavor. You could miss this spot if you don't know that there is a stairway that goes down a level (hence the name Underground??)) Once you get down there, you get the vibe of a bar (on the low light side, but bright enough to see and enjoy your food, drink, and company). It does give karaoke bar vibe. The service was just ok. I had questions about the rice cake dishes which are basically teokkbokki, but I'm not sure why they don't put that on the menu. The person who took our order was fine but non descriptive with the dishes. The creamy rice cake looked like penne Alfredo upon coming out. The taste was fine, but since it wasn't described for me, I truly didn't know what was in it other than heavy cream (because that's what I was told). Other than the four star chicken, it was fine. Three stars.

I was going to go eat at the restaurant but had to cancel my reservation…read more I ordered a takeout instead and it was Delicious! I had the meat platter and the burata caprese. Awesome! Perfect meal for two, while watching a movie. I plan on dining in person in the not too distant future.

Had been looking forward to trying this restaurant as it seems to get decent reviews…read more Pickup order on a weekday, later PM. Terrible parking - had to circle a couple times for street parking. Place had maybe 8 total people so not busy. Went up to Server/Cashier near front to let her know I was there for pickup and was immediately told "The servers like it when you stand by the table" in a mildly pretentious tone. No "Hi" or "How can I help you?" This is downtown Olympia so typical establishment behavior. Not surprised. Place was clean and very nicely decorated.Took about 5 minutes to get my pizza which was surprisingly quick. The Pizza I generally like my pizzas crisp and this was not even close. Very soggy, and not much flavor (Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives). This was thin crust so that potentially had something to do with taste and texture. I would compare this Pizza to what you get at MOD. It's not too bad, but not too good. Average at best and I expected a lot better. Cost was about normal (14" pizza and bread appetizer for $50 plus tax). Marinara sauce for bread was delicious. All in all, it wasn't a terrible experience. It's by no means gourmet or fancy pizza. Perhaps the rest of their menu is better. Server needs to chill out and brush up on her customer service skills. 3 stars at best.

At first I wasn't sure if Tipsy Whale made their own craft beer or not but after my visit there it…read moreturns out that isn't the case. They carry guest taps of beer and cider for local breweries and cideries. I wasn't complaining though! The variety of beverages to pick from is diverse and the place has a nice, clean, sleek look. I think it's relatively new to that may play a factor with all that. There is an outdoor patio where you can kick back and enjoy. It's a little ways out of the main neighborhoods of Olympia but that is what makes it great because there aren't a lot of other businesses where it's located for the residents here.

We were in the need of an adult beverage and some food so headed to Tipsy Whale. They had a taco…read moretruck parked out front. We had lots of options for beer, wine, seltzers, and ciders. The service was quick and helpful. The deco is simple and nice with plenty of seating upstairs and outside. The taco truck is amazing but that is another review.

Great place to get cheap beer and cider. Super friendly service, highly recommend and will come…read moreback.

Great Beer tried all of them ha ha. We brought in a small little kegger and bought beer to bring…read morehome. This place is fun, their beer is good. I definitely am going back.

The nice young lady pouring samples is awesome. Sorry I forgot your name after looking at your…read morename tag. She goes out of her way to make suggestions and make sure you have a laugh or 2 as well. I will be back for some more Trevari. The pre-made mimosa in orange/mango flavor was disgusting. Should've gotten the flavor she suggested!

I'm from Atlanta GA, and my cousin and I were visiting my brother and his family when we stopped in…read moreto pick up a few items yesterday. We ran into Charles, who was conducting a tasting event. He was very engaging, gave us pointers on pairings and we were sold!!!! You all have an awesome employee !!! He made our experience at this location the Best !!!