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Gardner's, Olympia, WA

Gardner's

4.8
4.8
1079 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Gardner"s has been family owned since 1983. We concentrate on using the freshest, local ingredients available. All of our dishes are made from scratch, including all of our desserts offered nightly. We also offer many local wines, and a full cocktail menu.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Northwest, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (360) 786-8466
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dayton Kuenstler
  • Area
    Olympia
  • Cross Street
    Capital way
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,079 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Service

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gardner's in Olympia stands out for its "excellent service" and consistently delightful dining experience. Guests rave about its "fantastic food" and "wonderful atmosphere," making it perfect for special occasions. The attentive staff and cozy ambiance ensure a memorable visit. Many highlight the seafood options and personalized touches, calling it a "hidden gem."

1,079 Reviews
  1. Michele

    VIP

    Seattle

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Festively decorated for the holidays, great cocktails and food as always. Our Olympia go-to for a special dinner. 7 oz. tenderloin, seafood fettuccine and chicken picatta were all deliciously prepared. We started with the Dungeness crab dip which was a perfect starter for all of us. Hard to resist the homemade desserts, our favorite is the berry cobbler. Service always top notch.

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  2. Denise

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in Olympia & beyond. The service is incredible. We had the seasonal burrata, lamb & polenta, seafood pasta, Cioppino with a very reasonably priced bottle of pinot noir. Every bite was delicious. For dessert we shared a peppermint cheesecake (mild peppermint) & an eggnog crème brûlée. The crème brûlée wasn’t the usual custard but more liquidy. We weren’t fans of the crème brûlée. It’s a treat to dine here. Definitely a special occasion place.

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  3. Michael

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gardner's our go-to restaurant in Olympia. As always, the food, the service, and the experience was wonderful!

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  4. Laurie

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! We loved it from the moment we walked in the door. Lovely ambience, great service from every staff member and the food was delicious. We were seated in a semi-private, cozy space of our own - so glad I made a reservation in advance and mentioned it was our anniversary. There was even a card at our table signed by all of the staff. Wait staff was very attentive but not intrusive, made helpful suggestions and were always so pleasant and genuine. We had the calamari appetizer - I could have eaten that all night and been content, but glad we ordered oysters as well. The herb/chili/champagne mignonette was a perfect compliment to the oysters without overpowering their lovely brine. Fun cocktail list too with house-made liqueurs. The rib-eye steak was one of the best steaks we’ve had and the crab ravioli was simply divine. We especially enjoyed the shaved brussel sprout side. There was a moment of hesitation when we drove up as the building itself is so unassuming, but once we stepped inside, we knew it was going to be a special evening.

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  5. Tim

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the seafood fettuccine and the 12oz rib eye both were wonderful. First time there.

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  6. Marie

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gardner’s is always such a lovely experience (and treat) that we don’t do as much as we should! It’s a celebration of life, friends, and spectacular food - every time. Looking forward to our next visit!

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  7. Michelle

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first experience here was wonderful. The service was outstanding (Alex shines!) and the food was scrumptious! Ambiance was warm and inviting. Top tier all the way!

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  8. Chris

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my husband and I's favorite Olympia date night restaurant.

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  9. rion

    Seattle

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Seafood fettuccini with cream sauce was outstanding as were the scallops. Service was excellent and wait staff was knowledgable and attentive. Very nice atmosphere.

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  10. Renee

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! We had the calamari for an appetizer and then my husband and I bought got steak for dinner. Drinks were great too!

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Gardner's is rated 4.8 stars by 1079 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Gardner's

111 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Capital way
  • Area
    Olympia
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Northwest, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dayton Kuenstler
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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