Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Olympia by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Olympia using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#25. Thai Garden Restaurant & Lounge
- Rating: 2.9/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2735 Harrison Ave. Nw Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Anthony's Hearthfire Grill
- Rating: 3.4/5 (498 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1675 Marine Drive Northeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tugboat Annies
- Rating: 3.5/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 West Bay Drive Olympia, Washington
- Categories: American, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Port Taco Truck + Cantina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2521 Marvin Road Northeast Ste A Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Anthony's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 704 Columbia St. Northwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, Venues & Event Spaces, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Casa Mia
- Rating: 3.5/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 716 Plum St. Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#19. CEBU Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9408 Martin Way East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mercato Ristorante
- Rating: 3.6/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 Market St. Northeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Dirty Dave's Pizza Parlor
- Rating: 3.8/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3939 Martin Way East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Da Nang Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Mark Olympia
- Rating: 3.8/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 407 Columbia St. Southwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Lounges, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Olympia Oyster House
- Rating: 3.8/5 (531 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 4th Ave. West Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Narai Asian Cuisine
- Rating: 3.9/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Thai
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#12. Koibito Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1707 Harrison Ave. Northwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Shipwreck Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 244 Madrona Beach Road Northwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Cafes, American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Swing Wine Bar & Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 825 Columbia St. Southwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Iron Rabbit Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (670 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2103 Harrison Ave. Northwest Ste 1 Olympia, Washington
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Basilico Ristorante
- Rating: 4.1/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 507 Capitol Way South Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Dockside Bistro & Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 501 Columbia St. Northwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pizzeria La Gitana- Olympia
- Rating: 4.3/5 (602 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 518 Capitol Way South Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Cascadia Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (581 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 4th Ave. West Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars, Brasseries
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Gardner's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 111 Thurston Ave. Northwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, Italian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Chicory
- Rating: 4.4/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 Columbia St. Northwest Olympia, Washington Olympia, Washington
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Curry Corner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (672 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9408 Martin Way East Ste 2 Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Asahi Sushi
- Rating: 4.6/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 Legion Way Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
