Top Romantic Restaurants in Olympia, Washington

Located at the southern end of Puget Sound in Washington, Olympia is within a few hours drive of Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier National Park and North Cascade National Park. Olympia is also home to an art and music scene in full bloom. The state's capital city is a great location for a date night or a romantic evening in town on the way to a camping destination.

Trinacria

Chef Eugenio Aliotta is brings true Sicilian flavor from his hometown across the Atlantic. Munching on farmer's market-fresh ingredients amid the quirky and cozy décor, you can share Italian romance and a glass of wine with your sweetheart. Call in for reservations beforehand to avoid a long wait.

Trinacria
113 Capitol Way N.
Olympia, Washington 98501-1018
(360) 352-8892

Le Voyeur

Serving a casual menu of mostly breakfast items, sandwiches and soups, Le Voyeur is a funky little spot on Fourth Avenue. The colorful walls and frequently changing art on the walls (some of it is for sale) creates a fun atmosphere for this cozy joint. The restaurant also features music a few nights a week in the back room bar area.

Le Voyeur Café and Lounge
404 E. Fourth Ave.
Olympia, Washington 98501
(360) 943-5710
Levoyeur.netfirms.com

Falls Terrace

Voted Best View and the Most Romantic Restaurant in local newspaper The Olympian, Falls Terrace is right on Puget Sound. The menu includes plenty of seafood choices as well as some "local favorite" chicken and beef dishes and, of course, a few vegetarian options. Put your name in for a reservation and then take a walk around the neighboring historic buildings and woods.

Falls Terrace
106 Deschutes Way
Tumwater, Washington 98501
(360) 943-7830
Fallsterrace.com

Cicada

Cicada has plenty of cozy tables and a simple, no-mess décor. With a fresh, inventive menu, you can browse through dishes such as Strawberry Mountain Top Sirloins and House Made Pumpkin Raviolis, and follow up by sharing one of the menu's many decadent desserts with your sweetie.

Cicada
700 Fourth Ave. E.
Olympia, Washington 98506
(360) 753-5700
Cicadaolympia.com

Dockside Bistro

Chef Cedar Martin uses local, fresh ingredients in his seasonal menu items, many of which include organic ingredients. Large windows let in views of the dock, while low-hung lights provide mood lighting when the sun goes down. Enjoy drinks from the full bar or a glass of wine from the large wine list while you cozy up to your date.

Dockside Bistro & Wine Bar
501 Columbia St. N.W.
Olympia, Washington 98501
(360) 956-1928
Docksidebistro.com

Article Written By Allegra Oxborough

Allegra earned a B.A. in Sociology and African American Studies from the University of Puget Sound. Allegra has been writing for 10 years and has been published in St. Louis Park, Minnesota's The Echo Newspaper and, more recently, on web sites such as Trails.

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