Highest-rated restaurants in Olympia by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Olympia, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Cascadia Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (555 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 4th Ave. West Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars, Brasseries
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Phoebe's Pastry Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 Cooper Point Road Southwest Bldg 13 Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#28. The Lucky Lunchbox
- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2826 Capitol Blvd. Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Chicory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 Columbia St. Northwest Olympia, Washington Olympia, Washington
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Sidewalk Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 Capitol Way North Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#25. K-Town Rice Bowl and Korean Fusion Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3959 Martin Way East Ste G Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Wicked Pies Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Address: 412 Franklin St. Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Kozys Southbay In and Out
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 3425 Shincke Road Olympia, Washington
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. 5th On 4th Sandwiches
- Rating: 4.5/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 926 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Wild Man Brewing Gastropub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 414 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Pubs, Breweries, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Stone Creek Wood Fired Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4138 Harrison Ave. Northwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Olympia Coffee Roasting Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2824 Capitol Blvd. Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Cinco De Mayo Raspados Fruits and More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7205 Martin Way East Ste A Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Shaved Ice, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Arepa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 728 East 4th Ave. Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Banh Mi Saigon 8
- Rating: 4.5/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7263 Martin Way East Ste A Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Curry Corner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (664 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9408 Martin Way East Ste 2 Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Olympita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1919 Harrison Ave. Northwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Bits Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 903 Rogers St. Northwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Cheeky Martini Lounge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 406 Washington St. Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#11. MiSo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 625 Black Lake Blvd. Southwest Ste 570 Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Asian Fusion, fast food, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Wayside Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Capitol St. Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Vegan, Cafes, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Uptown Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (344 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 514 Capitol Way South Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Van's Burger
- Rating: 4.5/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7811 Yelm Hwy Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Asahi Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 Legion Way Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Nori Sushi and Teriyaki
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 2915 Harrison Ave. Northwest Ste 205 Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Valentina's Lounge Restaurant and Tequila Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 4th Ave. East Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Owl's Nest coffee + pastries
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 116 Capitol Way North Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Huicholitos Mexican Food & Mariscos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2125 Caton Way Southwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Olympia Baking Company
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 108 22nd Ave. Southwest Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Akashic Food Trailer
- Rating: 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 Franklin St. Southeast Olympia, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Indian, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.