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Come enjoy an unforgettable experience with us! - Dockside Bistro, Olympia, WA

Dockside Bistro

4.6
4.6
1303 Reviews
$31 to $50
Northwest

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Dockside Bistro & Wine Bar was established in 2007 by Chef Laurie Nguyen. In October 2023, the restaurant was purchased by Chef Zach Caraway and Jade Adams. With over 15 years of culinary experience and training, Chef Zach is dedicated to presenting the culinary traditions of the Pacific Northwest while infusing innovative and unique culinary creations. The restaurant prides itself on using fresh, daily ingredients and regularly updating its seasonal appetizers and entrees.

In addition to its exceptional cuisine, Dockside Bistro offers an extensive selection of wines from around the world. The establishment takes pride in introducing patrons to new and exciting wines, spanning from the old world to the new world. Furthermore, Jade has curated a selection of seasonal cocktails using house-made syrups and freshly squeezed juices.Please join us for an exceptional dining experience in our warm, waterfront setting.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, French American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking immediately adjacent to the restaurant and boardwalk is available at Percival Landing North
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Zach Caraway

What 1,303 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dockside Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "spectacular food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "beautiful plating" and "excellent flavors" of dishes like blackened cod and pistachio-encrusted halibut. Enjoy a "welcoming atmosphere" with an "extensive wine selection" by the waterfront, perfect for "special occasions" or a pleasant evening out.

1,303 Reviews
  1. Vicki

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and a culinary delight. So nice to have a fine dining spot in little Olympia. Worth the higher than average prices!

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  2. Rene VIP

    Seattle163 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner of lamb bolognese and scallops. The dessert was wonderful- a type of banana split with carmelized bananas. Enjoy!

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  3. frank

    Portland19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, with excellent food! Great wine list!

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  4. Jim VIP

    Portland19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good dinner at Dockside. Ling cad was amazing Great service as well

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  5. Marci

    Portland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Our waiter was truly great. Loved him. Three of us shared several appetizers. All the food was great, very tasty. We had a booth. Lovely view. Also the cocktails were very good. Oh, desserts were good too. We would go back.

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  6. Amanda

    Seattle1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and I had a very disappointing experience last night for our Valentine's Day date at Dockside. The food was delicious, an easy 5 stars, despite being served cold. My husbands ribeye was delicious and cooked exactly as he asked. The elk was AMAZING, melt in the mouth. I really wish it had been brought warm because it would've been so much better. They had roses on our table, which was very nice. The service on the other hand was awful. We arrived 5-10 minutes before our reservation and it was immediately evident that they were understaffed. The staffer who sat us was very kind and offered us a space heater due to the cold and being sat so close to the door. We agreed, but he did not come back with said heater. Our waitress came by and seemed off, she was scattered asking us what we would like when we had been given no menus. We had to request menus and silverware. We asked for the space heater because it was very cold inside, and she did bring one. Once the menus were given to us she came back 20 minutes after our reservation time to take our orders. Then we waited 90 minutes for the food to arrive. Between that time we had the wrong food brought to us on 2 separate occasions. She did the same thing with the tables near us. I genuinely believe that she was inebriated. She was slurring her speech, her eyes were red and glassy, her eyelids were droopy, and her eyes were unfocused. I didn't want to assume that she was drunk at first, but in the 90 minutes we waited for our food we chatted with the other people at tables nearby and they had the same experience and thoughts. She brought the table closest to us the wrong appetizer twice and after bringing the right one forgot and brought it again. Not a harmful mistake, who doesn't want free food. She did say that a staffer had dropped out at 3 pm so they were shorthanded. But irrespective of the cause, it really soured our evening.

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  7. Sherry

    Seattle3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was Valentines dinner and we were excited to try a new place with some friends of ours. The appetizers . Wine and cocktails were great, however the chicken dish was not very tasty and my scallops were tiny. Crab chowder was yummy. Although the staff Was friendly, the service time was slow. We ended up being there for 4.5 hours.

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  8. Deonne

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The two servers working were very knowledgeable and had great food and beverage suggestions. Everything was perfectly timed and the food was amazing! We had the calamari, ahi, goat cheese salad, bib beat salad, black cod, and scallops. It was my husband’s birthday …they were so sweet and had a card on the table and they bought his drinks. We had the opportunity to chat with one of the servers at the end of our meal, she was absolutely lovely!!

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  9. Tim

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Olympia. Highest recommendations.

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  10. Scott

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the service was top notch. Definitely recommend for anyone wanting an incredible dining experience.

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FAQs

Dockside Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (360) 956-1928.

Dockside Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 1303 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
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501 Columbia St. NW #B, Olympia, WA 98501

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, French American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking immediately adjacent to the restaurant and boardwalk is available at Percival Landing North
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Zach Caraway
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