Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in Olympia, WA

Jen Beberstein I have been here 3 times, once for takeout and twice for dine in. The service is amazing, the food is wonderful, the prices are fair. Everything is fresh and delicious. The plating is super unique. There is a lot of options and I will be back many more times!!

Don Burbank Went there with my wife and sister in-law for dinner. My wife ordered the Muscles Cha Cha and I the Cubano. The muscles were tinder and the sauce was amazing! My Cubano was honestly the best I have had and I will order a Cubano anytime I see one on a menu. So I am an aficionado of the Cubano. The atmosphere was fun and the service was very good even though it was starting to fill up. Definitely worth trying out. I look forward to trying their brunch menu next visit.

Jody Rivera Really liked this place. Especially for watching a game. The atmosphere is great and the service is fabulous. Everyone is extremely friendly and attentive. I ordered an espresso martini and I have to be honest, it was pretty weak. My dinner was the salmon piccata which was really good. The salmon was cooked the way I like it and seasoned well. I prefer my piccata a little more sour/salty but it was still delicious. Definitely worth coming back.

Kroeger Family The food here is absolutely wonderful! I highly recommend the Budae-jjigae. Perfectly seasoned, just spicy enough. The sides are also addictive, especially the cucumbers!

Dan I was desperately needing food, but unfortunately living in the South Sound can feel like a vast sea of nothingness if you dont know where to go to eat... To make matters worse I was craving BBQ and most places think theyre good and just dont last long around here because theyre not! So living in Lacey and driving around the Oly/Tum area I didnt feel like driving to the Lakewood Town Center to eat at my FAV area joint, BBQ Petes.... But then I remembered that we have our own lil gem here in the Capital, downtown off of Legion Way at South Bay BBQ. My Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ Baked Beans and Coleslaw was amazing and I chose to add some Cornbread that they nicely top with warm honey. Let me just say that Wow...! It was great, again! This place hasnt let me down and they deliver in the taste department. I realize when it comes to BBQ, everyone has their own niche taste requirements, so I wont go saying this place will be your absolute favorite but what I feel confident saying is that they will not disappoint. Give them a try.

May F Absolutely loved El Sitio! The food was delicious and super filling, with presentation that really stood out. The drinks were yummy, and the customer service was amazing—friendly, fast, and attentive.

Taylor Gardner Really liked it here! Vietnamese driven, with some other well known Asian dishes, and all of it was good. We enjoyed shrimp rolls, eggs rolls, and a couple bowls of pho. We’ve already discussed coming back to try more of the food. Everything was just really solid. Only downside was the weird, cold peanut “spread” (it wasn’t really a sauce) that came with the shrimp roll. It wasn’t bad, but it’s nothing like peanut sauce I’ve had anywhere else. Staff was quick, prices were fair, and it’s relatively easy to park nearby.

Aaron R Bomb! Nashville hot chicken & Bouillabaisse were amazing! Service is amazing, the atmosphere is always great as well. Hidden gem, EAT here you wont be disappointed!

Kaitlyn Saul The chips are amazing and house made and so fluffy and the mango salsa is the perfect amount of spice. Also the mango Marg was really good! And my chicken burrito was also awesome. 5 stars baby

Andra Nickerson Delicious food! Super crispy patties on the sandwiches - excellent 5 spice sauce; vegan ranch is the bomb. Mashed potatoes and gravy was exquisite and a huge portion. So full and in a happy food coma afterwards - super recommend! Support this small local business

The Gospel of Thomas Sunday I am new to Oly and found this place serendipitously on a bike ride. Great beer choices, excellent friendly service and live music on Sundays in summer! I got to perch on a comfy couch by a vintage TV and play a movieI picked out, on VHS! I honestly haven’t used a VCR since about 1992 so that’s fun. Be kind, rewind! Highly recommend this place.

S Up A new favorite for me. Great atmosphere, super good food and always great service. Ive been for breakfast and lunch yet to be disappointed. Plenty of parking and outdoor seating if you like.

Simon Ryan My wife and I just got home from swing here on Christmas Eve. The ambiance was incredible with a gentleman playing live guitar. He was quite good and had a very versatile catalog. We had some good cocktails, a cup of wine flights. We had the duck, the brisket ragu, and the meatballs as an appetizer. Our server, Cierra was very sweet and attentive. The bartender made me a, Last Word cocktail that wasnt even on the menu, yet he nailed it. The entire staff, atmosphere, everything was just wonderful. Wonderful. An incredible experience for us on this Christmas Eve. Cant recommend these folks enough, and we cant wait to go back.

Ian Sage Wild Child has some amazing food options on their new menu, I got the Bacon Jam Burger and it was PHENOMINAL. They also have a gluten free bun available for any of their burgers, and they are quite aware of allergens, and were able to confirm which of their items could be made gluten free. The atmosphere is welcoming and fun, while still having that "local pub" vibe. We also got some drinks, including a flight of some options they have on tap, and they were all great. If you are looking for a good place to get a great burger or sandwich and drinks, especially if youre having a hard time finding a good gluten free option, this place is a great pick!

Sam Hunter I regularly eat here when the farmers market is open. This place is awesome for gluten free options and anyone that enjoys nutritious, fresh, seasonal food. The staff are really sweet and I appreciate they also have metal utensils you can use rather than a plastic fork.