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Centennial Afternoon Tea - Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic, Seattle, WA

Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

4.6
4.6
348 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
Join us in the Fairmont Olympic Lobby Lounge for Centennial Afternoon Tea, celebrating 100 years of timeless elegance. Enjoy tea Fridays from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Savor traditional favorites and iconic menu items spanning decades, including roasted NY strip sandwiches, lobster salad on endive, Oliver egg salad crostini, cucumber on sourdough, red velvet cake, chocolate tarts, and more. Each guest will receive a special keepsake gift to mark the occasion.

The experience is $79 per person or $45 for children 12 and under, featuring a special Little Kings and Queens Menu. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available. Price excludes tax, gratuity, and valet parking. For parties of eight or more, please email Maya.Price@Fairmont.com.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 1:00 pm–3:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 621-1700
  • Website
    https://www.fairmontolympic.com/dine/afternoon-tea/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Eraj Jayawickreme
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we offer versatile options to accommodate your private event. For more intimate affairs, consider The Petite, designed for gatherings of up to 14 guests. If you're hosting a grand event, explore the spacious and elegant setting of The Centerpiece, perfect for up to 40 guests.

Menu

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What 348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic is a delightful experience with "excellent service" and "amazing atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "delicious food" and "friendly staff," especially servers like David and Caleb who enhance the visit. The cozy library setting and festive holiday decor are highlights, though some find the noise level challenging.

348 Reviews

  1. Gurkeert

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful contented and would definitely visit again!

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  2. Marina

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Underwhelming. Let’s start with the fact that it is 100 year anniversary and yet there was trash under the armchairs we were seated at. The tea. I’m ok with a small selection of the tea, but no, a refill doesn’t mean just adding water to already brewed tea - you make it from scratch. The food: The scones these were the best out of the whole tray, but too sweet to be proper afternoon tea scones. Cucumber sandwiches - reusing nutmeg-forward chantili cream that was served in the amuse bouche as a base was a bad idea. The rest of the tray was too dry (due to being exposed to air) and unremarkable. The egg salad had potatoes in it which just didn’t compute… Last, the service - a group of people who could not care less about serving the people who were celebrating occasions all around them. Hard pass.

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  3. Debbie

    Seattle

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Great atmosphere. Delicious food. All made for a lovely and very special afternoon. Highly recommend!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience at the Fairmont Olympic for Afternoon Tea was amazing. The teas were fabulous, the food was fresh and delicious and the seating areas were perfect for conversation, even though it was a little louder than expected, we would go back without hesitation. Highly recommend.

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  5. Jennilyn

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon tea at the Fairmont was a luxurious treat! I booked a reservation to celebrate my best friend’s birthday and it did not disappoint. We were seated at one of the cozy lobby sofas near the library and we had plenty of space. All the tea sandwiches, scones and desserts were very delicious and satisfying. They even accommodated my friend’s gluten-free dietary restriction, which you need to let them know at least 48 hours in advance. Our server was very friendly, attentive and professional and made a positive impression on us. She even brought out an extra plate of desserts with a candle to help us celebrate the occasion, making it extra special! Overall it was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend!

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  6. Joe & Michelle

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was David and he was absolutely delightful! What an amazing experience 💕

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  7. Erika

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our waiter. He was really attentive and informative. The food was quality. I enjoyed everything on our tiers- A first for high tea. My only two critiques would be to have a way to keep the tea pot hotter and to have more of a tea selection.

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  8. Katherine

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a wonderful high tea experience, as always. We were surprised to find that tea is no longer served in the Georgian room during the afternoon, but enjoyed the cozy atmosphere of the side room turned “library.” The music was a bit loud and we were glad not to have been sat in the lobby, but our server was an absolute delight and we had great time. The food was amazing.

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  9. Benita

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High Tea at the Fairmont is always splendid and fulfilling

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  10. Robin

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service a big shout out to David who served us and went way beyond to ensure everything was perfect. You don’t find that very often anymore.

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Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic is rated 4.6 stars by 348 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
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411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 1:00 pm–3:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Eraj Jayawickreme
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.fairmontolympic.com/dine/afternoon-tea/
  • Phone number
    (206) 621-1700
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we offer versatile options to accommodate your private event. For more intimate affairs, consider The Petite, designed for gatherings of up to 14 guests. If you're hosting a grand event, explore the spacious and elegant setting of The Centerpiece, perfect for up to 40 guests.
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