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    The Olympia Tea Room

    2.9 (216 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    View from our table - cute car, beautiful weather, good people watching, and coastal views
    Noelle N.

    Today, we went to The Olympia Tea Room for lunch. We sat outside. We had a fantastic time. The oysters were out of this world. The wine our server suggested was excellent and paired well with the oysters. For our main meal - we chose lighter fair - tuna for my husband and the NE chowder for me - and we finished the meal with espresso. The servers - dress very neatly in all black and carry their trays with ease and elegance - that one might see in France. Watch Hill was our last stop before returning home from a three night get away in Rhode Island - a fantastic place. I have not been in the door for an hour and I miss it already.

    Lime Shrimp and Vegetables
    Leah S.

    Five star view, cocktails, and dinner! We thoroughly enjoyed our outdoor dining experience at the historic Olympia Tea Room. Our mojitos were generous and uniquely accompanied by a sugar cane stirrer. We cleaned the plates of our crispy chicken and lime shrimp. Service was kind and reasonable given this busy venue at a busy time.

    Tuna melt with fries

    Out of state visitors to Watch Hill and needed a break. The Olympia Tea Room was a lovely respite from the day. Indoor and outdoor tables. Thought it might be too loud, but not at all. Greek salad was very good with an excellent grilled chicken breast. I had the special, a tuna melt. Mine was perfect, as good as any I've had, with a glass of fine rosé to pair. A job well done!

    Lemon martini

    The service was great! The place was clean and well managed. The food was on the expensive for the quality of it but overall the food was good! I would recommend this place to other people but say it's a little on the pricey side. Overall 4/5

    Catherine C.

    As soon as I entered Olympia Tea Room, I instantly fell in love with its unique atmosphere-pink walls decorated with framed art. Although I only dined inside, I would have been equally as happy with their outdoor dining on the sidewalk which showed a great view of the sunset and anchored boats. Its food menu is great for all, specifically those who love and dislike seafood. We tried their fried calamari and were very satisfied. We loved the marinara sauce it was served with. For an entree I tried the Portuguese baked haddock, and again, I LOVED the spicy crushed tomatoes and onions it was served with. I would recommend ordering a side or an additional appetizer because it was only served with green beans and I felt hungry afterwards. Despite being busy on a holiday (fourth of July) the service was good and our food came out quickly. Would love to come back!

    Desi K.

    I really loved the lunch we had here. The lobster roll was my favorite dish and the ambiance was nice. It was also so conveniently located in town and right by the water.

    Lobster roll
    Trinh H.

    My family and I stopped in last month to try out this cute little restaurant in Watch Hill. It's in the heart of the most touristy areas of Watch Hill so be prepared for long waits and an expensive bill! We stopped in right at opening time so we basically had no wait time - however, the place did get booked up pretty quickly. The hostess we met with was really sweet, she took our order and the food came out pretty quick! My lobster roll was to die for, the creaminess of it was heavenly and the cuts of lobster meat was incredibly fresh - as all lobster on the East coast usually are! My husband got the burger for himself and he thought that it was good, however the price of it didn't actually seem to match up to its quality. For the cost of the burger, you would've thought that he got a steak! Overall, we had a good experience. COVID-19 restrictions were followed here so mask up and stand 6 feet apart from each other. If you're not eating, it's recommended that you keep your mask on. Also, be prepared to give your name and where we're coming from to the hostess as that is their way to monitor contact tracing if a COVID-19 case were to erupt from their restaurant.

    Maggi N.

    The Olympia Tea Room is a historical restaurant in Watch Hill, which is over 100 years old. It is an institution and I was so excited to finally eat there! I was reading some of the history and some famous people who have visited there was Albert Einstein, Cary Grant and Taylor Swift. I found this little piece of history very interesting. I loved everything about the atmosphere, the wait staff, the owner and the food! Everyone was so nice, the owner was very nice and the food was delicious. The portion sizes are huge and you get a lot of food for your money We ordered the Calamari, Crisp Zucchini Ribbons, Bolognese with Pappardelle and a delicious Watch Hill Mojito cocktail Everything was delicious and as you can see by the picture you get a lot of food. I would recommend going here if you are in the Watch Hill Area!!

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    Best fish and chips I have ever had. Service was excellent, atmosphere is relaxed and plenty to catch your eye with a view of the boats.

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    Lovely venue, attentive staff, but sadly the food was a little disappointing. We all found our dishes to taste a bit bland.

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    Great staff. Limited menu but one of the must do's in Watch Hill as best option for sit down. Taylor Swift eats here!

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