Best Lunch Restaurants in Tumwater

Excellent food and service. Cozy casual atmosphere. We had a variety of small and large plates which we shared. Only minus were the oysters - came late, differed in size from really small to medium. Good taste but uneven appearance. Maybe it was because it was the day after Christmas.

Three of us came for lunch on a Friday. I had made a reservation and requested a window seat. It was a high tide, misty day. We were able to watch grebes and mergansers feeding. The food was excellent, with attentive service. My sister-in-law visiting from Montana was impressed.

Hands down the best sea scallops we have ever eaten anywhere. Ditto for the cod. Our server was so nice and the atmosphere was lovely -- quiet with a nice view of the marina and bay (although at night it is harder to see the view). The apple martini was a tad sweet but otherwise delicious. We shared the mussels as an appetizer and it was plenty for three, and very delicious. Our sweet teeth were amply satisfied with the creme brûlée and the bread pudding. The meal was pricey -- over $300.00 for three people including a 20% tip. But everything costs a lot more now. It was delicious and pleasant and everyone had a lovely time.

Restaurant was packed Christmas Eve. Our waiter, Kody, although incredibly busy, managed to make us feel he was paying attention. He was professional and friendly- and the food was very good.

Using Open Table to get on the list is perfect for weekend nights when places tend to be more busy during peak times. Our meal was great, our server was amazing, very friendly, very attentive, and you don't always get that anymore. My only complaint about this particular location is that it needs a serious table and seating remodel! Our booth's vinyl was peeling, the table had a lot of chips in it, and we have sat in other booths that have had vinyl peeling or holes in it. During the down time of Covid would have been a great time to do that like many other places did. But I'm guessing that they are also still trying to recover from the financial losses as well. I hope their corporate office does them a solid and gets that taken care of soon. Otherwise, our night was great!