Octapas Cafe

4.7

809 Reviews

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Innovative

Octapas Cafe is located in downtown Olympia, WA, adjacent to the iconic Capitol Lake.
We provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere with hospitality as our main goal. Our menu features local seafood and produce and best quality ingredients available. We offer a variety of small plates, entrees, oysters, mussels and steak, pasta and more. For those that imbibe we have an ever expanding wine list, a unique craft cocktail menu and selection of craft beer and cider, as well as creative n/a options. Octapas Cafe also offers private dining areas for larger parties and events.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(360) 878-9333
Website
http://octapascafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Rick Mullins
Catering
Now offering catering for large groups and private events. Email us for more info! info@octapascafe.com

Location
610 Water Street SW, Olympia, WA 98501
Neighborhood
Olympia
Cross street
Legion Way
Parking details
Metered street parking is free after 5:00 PM and on Sundays.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 809 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Octapas Cafe in Olympia delights with its "go-to" special occasion vibe, offering a delectable menu featuring standout dishes like beignets and Eggs Benedict. The ambience is warm, with inviting outdoor seating. Service is consistently praised as "excellent" and "attentive." A perfect spot for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

809 Reviews

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Erika
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, accommodated allergies at the table, great server - fun dinner before the Nutcracker
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Richard
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had a table of 6. Goat cheese tart was excellent, smothered burrito was good, crab cake eggs benedict were bad (eggs were border line hard boiled, crab cake lacked flavor and was burnt on the bottom. Service was poor and they automatically tacked on a 20% tip which we would not have paid. Will not go back.
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Vicki
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice and warm on a chilly evening! Ambiance, delicious and original food made it extra nice! Highly recommend for a nice slow evening. Even though we were catching a show, we had time to enjoy. Our waiter made sure to move things along so we could enjoy our experience without being too rushed, but get out on time!
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Jill
VIP
San Francisco
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great dining experience with well executed dishes and great service. Music is a bit loud, even the teenager with us commented on it! Octapas is consistently good for brunch, lunch and dinner. Healthy options as well!
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sara
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent! We always do it tapas style and share everything.
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Mian
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience of the restaurant is warm and inviting. The distance between tables is perfect for having private conversations. The staff was incredibly friendly from the moment we walked in until we said goodbye. The waitperson was personable, yet professional, and very knowledgeable and ready to answer questions and make suggestions. The food was phenomenal. I highly recommend the fresh anchovies in garlic and olive oil with bread. AMAZING!! We ordered lots of food and were pleasantly surprised when the check was much smaller than expected. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Casey
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is a lovely experience for a meal. The food and service are fantastic!
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Mike
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great downtown Oly restaurant for Sunday brunch. Excellent oysters and bloody mary's!
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James
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food was amazing. They really have amp’ed up their game.
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Natalie
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great time! Food and drinks were delicious. Service was patient and attentive. We sat in their patio section and was surprised that there were no heat lamps. Bring an extra coat or sweater if you run cold.
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FAQs

Octapas Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (360) 878-9333.

Octapas Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 809 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

610 Water Street SW, Olympia, WA 98501

Additional information

Cross street
Legion Way
Neighborhood
Olympia
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Metered street parking is free after 5:00 PM and on Sundays.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rick Mullins
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://octapascafe.com/
Phone number
(360) 878-9333
Catering
Now offering catering for large groups and private events. Email us for more info! info@octapascafe.com

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