Restaurants

Here are local eateries that have reopened for dining during Phase 2

Thurston County got the A-OK to reopen restaurants at half capacity on Wednesday. Here are the eateries that have contacted us about reopening.

If you own a restaurant that is open but not on this list, or if you’ve visited a restaurant that is open but isn’t here, shoot us an email at news@theolympian.com with the important details (location, hours, special considerations or limits, etc.) so we can add your information.

Anthony’s Homeport: The Farmers Market adjacent seafood restaurant opens up for dine in on June 3. Doors will be open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Take-out is available as well during dine in hours.

Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill: If you’ve missed views of Budd Inlet and surf’n’turf fret no longer, Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill reopens it’s doors and dinning room on June 3 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The restaurant offers curbside pickup and take-out during it’s dine in hours as well.

Asahi Sushi: Downtown Olympia’s sushi spot on Legion Way has reopened for dine in services at 50 percent capacity Mon-Sat, 12 to 9 p.m.. The restaurant’s full menu will be available with the exception of miso soup and green tea. Customers should try and reserve one of it’s eight tables by calling in at (360) 705-8000. The restaurant will continue take-out and delivery services via Uber Eats and Doordash.

Budd Bay Cafe: The waterside cafe at 525 Columbia St. NW, Olympia, has reopened for dining (including outdoors) from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 to 8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; planning to open at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for brunch beginning June 6 with a separate menu and no buffet. The full menu is still available for takeout and for delivery by Uber Eats and Grubhub. Information: 360-357-6963 or http://www.buddbaycafe.com

Emperor’s Palace: Both locations of this Chinese eatery are open for dining — at 400 Cooper Point Road in west Olympia (360-352-0777) and 7321 Martin Way E. in Lacey (360-923-2323). Their hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for seating. Information: https://www.olychinese.com/

Equal Latin Restaurant & Bar: The eatery at Fourth and Cherry is open for dining in and take-out from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun-Thur and from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri-Sat, including at its new sidewalk cafe seating. The owners are hoping to soon get approval to serve margaritas or micheladas outside as well. Check out the menu on its website. Or call 360-819-4817.

Farmboy Drive-in: The Maytown drive-in has reopened with extra outdoor seating, serving customers from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon-Tues and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed-Sun. Their full menu is available at the 3840 Maytown Rd SW. eatery.

IHOP: The Martin Way and Cooper Point Pavilion locations in Olympia are open with their normal hours for dine in. Every other table is open, the tables are clear of condiments that waiters will bring out if requested along with other items. Restrooms are restricted to no more than one person at a time.

Izzy’s: The pizza place is open for dine in from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Though it has been a buffet restaurant, it will feature a choice between ordering food a la carte to your table or choosing an All You Can Eat option, with the staff running your food from the buffet to your table for you. No customer self-service is allowed at this time. Sunday will still feature Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. For updates, follow on Facebook or Instagram @ Izzy’s Olympia.

LimeBerry: Lacey’s LimeBerry on 1110 College St. SE., is now open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mon-Sun and is serving it’s full fleat of forzen treats and toppings. The location has doubled it’s staff so customers do not have to touch any of the frozen yogurt machines or the toppings’ spoons. LimeBerry’s Facebook page is the best way to hear about the COVID-19 precautions they are taking, and what new specials and flavors they have.

Mayan Mexican Restaurants: All Mayan Mexican restaurants are open for dine-in services at 50 percent capacity from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon-Sat and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. The restaurants are also offering take-out during their dine in hours.

Nicole’s Bar: The new spot in downtown Olympia is now open 3 pm to midnight by reservation only and will cease take-out orders. The address is 109 Legion Way, Olympia. Reservations can be made by calling 360-915-7968, on their Facebook page or at their website: nicolesbar.com.

Office Bar and Grill: Not to be confused with the television show of similar name, Tumwater’s Office Bar and Grill on 2030 Mottman Rd SW., has reopened for dine-in. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m Mon-Sat and noon to 2 a.m. on Sunday, offering dinner specials every day as well as their normal menu items. Call them at (360) 754-5760.

O’Malley’s Lounge: The pub and eatery has reopened for dine-in services for the month of June. Open Wed-Sun, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., the restaurant will serve from a limited menu and have beer specials all month long. Outside seating is also available.

Panera Bread: Both Thurston County locations, on Capital Mall Drive (360-253-4677) and at 1320 Marvin Road NE in Lacey (360-456-4069), now are open for dine-in. Both locations are operating at half capacity and keeping remaining tables spaced out to maintain distancing measures. Hours are generally 7 a.m. to 9 p.m..

Pizzeria La Gitana: The Capitol Way pizzeria in downtown Olympia is open for dine in from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. with social distancing measures. Make a reservation at 360-753-2929 or go to www.pizzerialagitana.com.

Riverbend Restaurant at Hawk’s Prairie Casino: The restaurant has reopened with new sanitation and PPE protocols. The casino is considered a Phase 3 opening so will not be open at this time. The Riverbend Restaurant is an all ages restaurant that offers steak dinners, Asian cuisine, dinner salads, sandwiches, burgers, and breakfast platters. Prices start under $12. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.. To view a menu or learn more, visit www.HawksPrairieCasino.com or follow on Facebook for regular updates.

River’s Edge: The cafe at the Tumwater Valley Golf Course is opening for indoor and outdoor seating starting Friday, May 29. It will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner (opening at 8 a.m.) Friday through Sunday, and lunch and dinner (opening at 11 a.m.) Monday through Thursday. Deliveries can be made through Seamless, Grubhub and Uber Eats.

Rod Knock Burgers and Bar: The new Lacey eatery is open for dine-in service at 1225 Ruddell Road SE Suite F. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun-Thru and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fri-Sat. They are also fulfilling to-go orders still and deliveries within 15 minutes of the restaurant. Reach them at 360-819-4509.

The Shipwreck Cafe: The eatery at 244 Madrona Beach Road in west Olympia has reopened. Located just off the Mudd Bay exit of Highway 101. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon-Sat, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. It is offering dine in services at 50% capacity, outside patio seating, take-out and drive thru. Information: theshipwreckcafe.com or 360-866-4788.

Sidewalk Cafe: The Market District cafe has reopened for dine-in services from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Tues-Sat. Located on 601 Capitol Way N, the cafe is offering limited outdoor seating on their patio, and take-out service for their full menu of made fresh daily bagels and sandwiches.

Silverio’s Mexican Kitchen: This new Mexican eatery has taken over the old Pepper’s location at 114 Cherry St NE in downtown Olympia. It is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon-Thur, 10 a.m. to midnight Fri-Sat, and 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays. Information: 360-489-0671 or silveriosmexicankitchen.com

State and Central: The pub at 1415 State Ave. NE in Olympia is open for dining indoors and on the patio. (Takeout is still available too.) Hours are 11 am to 10 pm Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Information: Info@stateandcentral.com or 360-489-0824.

Taqueria La Esquinita: The Mexican restaurant at 430 Legion Way SE in Olympia will continue to offer to-go orders everyday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun-Thur and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri-Sat, but also will offer dining indoors and out (weather permitting) from 4 to 9 p.m. daily. Information: 360-515-0136 or https://taquerialaesquinita.wordpress.com/

Tugboat Annie’s: The eatery at West Bay Marina is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., but might be adjusting hours if demand is there. They have indoor and outdoor seating, as well as take-out available. In addition, their kayak rentals are open. Information: https://tugboatannies.com/ or 360-943-1850

This story was originally published May 28, 2020 at 5:32 PM.

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