1889 Prime Steak House - Fine Dining Experience in Olympia, WA

Great food, great service, great location, which you would expect for the high cost for the mail.

Decided to explore Olympia and wanted to try a steakhouse. This came up in a search. The site provided great info and I made reservations. Located in a really nice area near the water and the State Capitol. Lots of parking nearby as well. We got there a bit early but were able to get seated. Offered bread service and it was very good. Nice warm bread with whipped butter. Everything came out great and service was wonderful. This place is a bit on the pricey side so keep that in mind. While the food and service was good, I did find it too pricey. I got the Surf and Turf. $50 for 3 large coconut shrimp and 4 slices of NY steak on top of a sweet potato puree and mango salsa seemed a bit high. Hubby's 16 ounce rib eye, again, while good, was a bit high at $62 just for the steak. Sides were extra, and quite a bit extra. Everything else was extra. The decor was very nice and modern. Lots of black which I usually do like. But it was way too dark in the restroom. Lack of lighting. I couldn't even see myself in the mirror. Overall it was a nice evening and experience. I may return, but would order something else on the menu.

Service was amazing. It was just me and sat in the bar. She gave recommendations and made conversation. Both drinks she recommended and they were amazing. Went with the crab dip. wow! Best in town. Then had the Surf and Turf. That was amazing. Staff 10 's Food 10 's Environment 10 's I will come back again.

Wow, what an amazing experience!! My husband and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary today and booked a table here for dinner. I've been wanting to eat here since they opened. Everything from the wait staff, to the food, to the ambiance was top notch!! It's definitely a special occasion type of place for us and well worth the splurge. Our server, Tristan, was very attentive and super friendly. He comped our affogato dessert as an anniversary gift. We ordered the burrata caprese as an appetizer and it was the most incredible interpretation I've ever tasted. I ordered a NY strip steak and my husband ordered the special of the day, which was fresh grilled halibut with scallops and bok choy. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll take his word for it since I'm not a seafood eater. We also ordered the wild mushroom risotto as a side to share...delicious! To top off our meal, we shared an affogato dessert. A perfect ending to a perfect meal. This was, by far, one of the best meals we've eaten at a restaurant. Kudos to the chefs, servers, and anyone else involved. We were gazing into each other's eyes and talking the whole time without our phones, so I didn't even take any photos. I've posted some snips of their online menu for reference. Highly recommend this establishment for a special occasion. They also have good happy hour from 4pm-5:30pm.

Came in for our anniversary. Always in search of the perfect ribeye. I must say this is the best one in thurston county! Service was excellent. Food portions were good. For steak house, I thought the prices were good. Certainly have been to more expensive places that weren't as good. Definitely would come gain.

Just what the town needed. This is a great higher-end restaurant in Olympia with a sophisticated flair, great staff and delicious food. I've been working my way through the menu and absolutely love the French Onion Soup, Truffle Mac and Cheese, Filet Oscar Style (w/ crab meat) and all of the salads. The scallop appetizer in INCREDIBLE and unique - and the kitchen really knows how to cook a scallop. I disagree with another user about the aesthetics. It's a minimalist theme but classy, flat dark colors. The flair comes in the big picture windows, outdoor seating and nice, private tables and rooms. The bar is also a joy to sit at - comfortable, warm and inviting. Speaking of booze, there's no corkage fee if you're feeling like you need to bring your own bottle the but the bar is stocked with incredible wine and the most legit selection of spirits I've seen in town. The desserts are great, too. I look forward to continuing my way through the menu.

Great food, staff, and delicious food. The first time coming to this restaurant. I was very impressed with how new and clean it was. The wait staff were kind and helpful. We sat at the bar first. Great happy hour deals 4:00pm-5:30pm. Reservation needs to be made to guarantee a table. The restaurant was fulfilling up quickly, and with such great food, I can understand why. We couldn't finish all the food, and the leftovers were packed by the wait staff. Location has a beautiful view of the Capital Lake and Capitol building. The 5 star is due to great staff, location, and outstanding food/drinks. I am looking forward to returning again soon.