This was such a great find on our way to the theater! It's an old bank building and you can sit in…read morethe vault! Beautiful inside! They have a very unique and creative cocktail menu plus some amazing small plates! Our bartenders were so fun and friendly!

The entrance is tucked away and then you enter a small, but tall space so you don't feel…read moreclaustrophobic. The music wasn't too loud so you weren't shouting. Almost every table was full. Cozy atmosphere. There were 3 employees that night, the woman who initially waited on us actually appeared to roll her eyes when we ordered. She seemed pretty rushed and just didn't want to work that night or something. The bartender was friendly and came for our second round and he actually seemed more welcoming and friendly. The drinks menu is a bit small (compared to other nearby bars). We got 5 drinks, one espresso one which wasn't great and the rest were alright. Nothing that made us go "Oh man, try that!" but they weren't bad either. The food, looks better than normal bar food, which I loved. We ordered "Balls of Gibralter" - North African meatballs, which were *SO GOOD*, so delicious EXCEPT the texture. The flavors were all amazing, but it was as if there was too much egg and not enough breadcrumbs because it gave the impression of being wildly undercooked, even though you could see no pink. If they were firmer, they would've been perfect. They seem to have a rotating grilled cheese special I wouldn't mind checking out next time. The ambiance-lovely. The service - meh The drinks - average The food - has a lot of potential

First we went to Vino downtown (also owned by Valentina) and LOVED IT! And today we are trying…read morehere :) we ordered the asada and cashew green enchilada!! Both get five star! The service here could model after vinos location a little. And the ambiance here is SO CUTE. Over all, Valentina created two of Thurston county's best restaurants in my opinion! I how she opens everywhere. Sorry, the food here was so good. We forgot to take a photo first. Haha

No reservations but still greeted quickly and escorted to a nice table with a view…read more We arrived just before happy hour ended and quickly ordered the guacamole - didn't disappoint! We had the Stack Seafood Enchiladas - they were were fine, also had Prawn Tacos - they were great. Enjoyed the black beans very much! Our evening was quick but enjoyable with GREAT service!

This is my "go to" martini place in Olympia! The drinks are well made and balanced. I always get…read morea gin martini. The bartenders are friendly and the service is great. I'm never waiting. It also has an old school atmosphere. Perfect for a martini after dinner.

Checked this place out last night! The atmosphere was cozy. Definitely not busy for a Saturday…read morenight when they first opened. Drinks were good but would love to see more martinis on the menu.

Don't support businesses that don't respect you…read more Could not have felt more unwelcome at the bar. Would never go back to spend a dime. The owner was so dismissive of critical but fair review. Typical entitled owner of a place that would be amazing...if they had a good owner and bartender that doesn't that people as if they have no reason to be there. This place is the worst goth/metal bar I've ever been.

This place is rad. They have drinks and music (live in the back if you time it right) and a lot of…read morecool booths to sit and hang out. Would definitely go here again! I'd be there all the time if it was in my home town. Loved it!

Cute little restaurant overlooking Capitol Lake, great for a date night or special occasion. This…read moreis a house converted into a cozy upscale dining spot. It was cold the day went but, if you get warm weather, try for their outdoor patio. I ordered the lemon rosemary hummus (delish) with gluten free crackers and it came out with lots of sliced veggies, olives and pickled carrots and onions. A great value! My main course was king salmon and it was perfect. I ordered a lemonade and was disappointed that the tall skinny glass it was served in was full to the top with ice, so there was very little left to drink. My husband enjoyed the Cesar salad he ordered, tasted like a traditional Cesar. He tried the special beef cheeks and found them to be very fatty and gelatinous. He wouldn't recommend them. They did have a N/A beer option he was happy about. Service was attentive and friendly.

We celebrated my mom's 60th birthday at Swing Wine Bar, and it was such a great night! The food,…read moredrinks, service, and view never disappoint. A huge shoutout to our server, Seth. We've had him the last three times we've come in for family celebrations, and he's seriously the best. He's so patient, friendly, and always makes us feel welcome (and trust me, not everyone is as easygoing as my mom ). He absolutely deserves the recognition! If you're visiting Olympia, grab a flight of local wines, order the cheese fondue, and if the weather's nice, sit outside for sunset. Swing is one of those places that always delivers, and we'll definitely be back!

This place is amazing! Beautiful design, an art gallery and some of the best pizza I have had since…read moreI was in Italy.

My first visit. Walking in on a Thursday evening I was the first customer to arrive. The ambiance…read morewas cool, but I got a 5 minute lecture from the oner about how it is only cash, and why her pizzas and crusts are so special. Also, you have to go to the bar to order. I really hated that the water station uses plastic glasses, plastic cutlery, a plastic clamshell for a salad and paper plates for pizzas. We tried three different pizzas at $9 each and a small side salad for $12. Frankly I didn't like the pizzas. Reminded me of old school frozen french bread pizzas. I tried to customize a pizza and was told everything is premade in the morning, so no customizing. The salad was a very small green salad served with a lemon and mozzarella. Dinner felt like a expensive snack The cocktails we had were fine. The espresso martini was from a premade bottle and not even shaken. Unfortunately I won't be returning.

O'Malley's is the restaurant attached to the Westside Lanes bowling alley. The lounge is loud and…read morefriendly but this review is for restaurant just off the lounge and overlooking the lanes. The restaurant is quite small, in an area leading into the kitchen. At first glance it seems rather -- bleak. Four tables, a pair of pool tables, a large video golf game. A small counter that once had some seating but now doesn't. It may be necessary to get the server's attention because they are pretty busy in the lounge. Yeah, ambience-wise this place leaves a lot to be desired. But this little place has some of the best diner food in town. The portions are large. Substitutions are not a problem. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Their burgers and sandwiches are burly and always fresh, I am not exaggerating, some of the best burgers in Olympia. Hot food is served really hot, straight off the grill. Fries have to take a minute to be cool enuf to eat. Salads tend to be iceberg lettuce based but are always crisp and fresh. To be clear, this is all pub/diner fare, nothing fancy. The coffee, alas, is the same weak stuff everybody else serves. But for food that will tame the meanest hangover or Jumpstart a miserable rainy day, this is one of the best places.in town.

Seriously solid kitchen, battered fries, sandwiches are great, ton of options. Fast service…read moreconsidering they also cover the bowling alley. Two pool tables, some pinball, and set up for karaoke or music.

Steak bites were perfect. Cook Mark took extra time to ask me about prep. He is not only a cook,…read morehe is a perfect host and busboy! Alexa is a great bartender and bingo and trivia host. Bobbi is always my go-to girl for drinks! Jordan is great when i come in on her shift! Keep up the great service, we will keep coming back!

We went on a Monday so they were very quick with our beers and my wife got to sing all her favorite…read moresongs! I even sang a couple. Everyone was very nice especially our KJ and our bartender.