Budd Bay Cafe - Olympia, Washington

Rebecca M.

Great food and great service. We went on valentines and despite it being very busy, the service was very fast. The food was great, and the dessert was even better!!! If it’s not dark, the views from the restaurant are beautiful!

Kai D.

I met up with a friends hadn’t seen in a long time, and while we were chatting away, I didn’t get to take photos of the foods and ended up leaving much of it uneaten. The menu allowed you to choose three appetizers, a main dish, and a dessert, and I opted for the steak. Unfortunately, the quality of the meat and the cooking method were so poor that I struggled to take a bite and had to leave most of it untouched. The cheesecake dessert was equally disappointing, with sugar granules you could actually bite into—it seemed like something store-bought rather than freshly prepared. I left the restaurant without saying a word.
My friends ordered the Cod & Chips, which was overcooked, and the server, handling multiple tables alone, was mechanical in their responses. The location at the beautiful pier, along with the outdoor seating, created a great atmosphere, but the food was just subpar. Even the seafood curry was below average. Choosing a different restaurant would be a wiser decision.

lily C.

When we first came to the city, there were paid parking lots everywhere and it was the only place where you could park for free for 2 hours. A very friendly waiter who always comes over and asks if we need anything else? The seafood here is delicious. I recommend this restaurant 🍴.

Tyler M.

Stopped in at Budd Bay last night for dinner. On the service side I have to say they were EXTREMELY congenial. They were using the only round table to roll table ware. Si ce there was going to be 6 of us I asked if we could possibly get the round table. She said, "Of course. Just let me move over there." I told her it would increase her Google Review. She just laughed. I told my wife, "She thinks I'm kidding!" Well here it is! You were the best!

Very nice place. Goid views of the harbor, boats, and strange people using the walkway.

Expense was on the upper end of $20, lower end of $30s.

I think my ONLY dissatisfaction was my salmon was much more rare than I like to have it. Still good, just sushi in the middle. Baked patatoe was excellent as well as the garlic bread.

Kathy M.

Our Cool Retired Ladies Group had our monthly luncheon here. They were very accommodating. Food was good. All around fun timr.

P M.

Sitting here watching the harbor seals and cormorants fishing in the marina. Just enjoyed the crab and artichoke dip with gf crostinis, and it was delicious. We also split the cioppino that has salmon, shrimp, clams, and sea scallops in a tomato-based sauce — excellent and not overly peppered or salted. The service is prompt and professional, and all the staff are friendly and welcoming. If you haven’t been here, don’t miss an Olympia institution. If you have, maybe it’s time to revisit?

James

My special lady friend and I just had an awesome dinner at the Cafe. I had the halibut, which came with rice pilaf and asparagus. The halibut was the best I have had in a long time...moist and flaky. My date had a cod burger that was huge and very tasty! Our server was very courteous and attentive. The view of the water and marina added to the ambiance. We loved it!

maddy B.

I love the atmosphere of this place and the food is so yummy! Our server was amazing and it was very reasonably priced considering portions are fairly large and they have a great selection of wines with a wide variety to choose from! I got the fettuccini with sea food which was amazing the sauce was so creamy and everything was done to perfection!