Opening hours
Closed · opens Tuesday 4:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Olympia: 10:05 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (360) 786-8466 to confirm.
Location & directions
111 Thurston Ave NWOlympia, WA 98501
About Gardner's Restaurant
Looking for a seafood restaurant in Olympia? Gardner's Restaurant is at 111 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, Washington. It's part of our guide to 142 restaurants, cafes and bars in Olympia. Prices are upscale ($50–100 per person).
Gardner's Restaurant is open 4 days a week, usually 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Thursday, and Sunday).
Gardner's Restaurant's menu features 22 dishes and drinks across 5 sections, including Starters, Salads, Pasta, Seafood, and Meat. Listed prices range from $11.00 to $55.00, with a typical item around $36.00. You will find options like Seasonal Burrata, Seasonal Side Salad, and Seafood Fettuccine.
Service options include takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as cosy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for dinner and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (360) 786-8466 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Seafood Restaurant · Pasta
- Address
- 111 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98501
- Phone
- (360) 786-8466
- Price range
- $50–100 per person
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Thursday, and Sunday)
- Menu
- 22 items · $11.00–$55.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for seafood restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Gardner's Restaurant’s weekday schedule with 96 other seafood restaurants in Washington. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 13 hours a week, 54 hours fewer than the local median of 67. 95% of seafood restaurants in Washington open on Sundays; Gardner's Restaurant does not.
Compared with 96 other seafood restaurants in Washington that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for seafood restaurants in Washington
Based on 19 menus with 1,144 priced items from seafood restaurants in Washington, the median menu item costs $15.40, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $26.00.
At Gardner's Restaurant the median listed price is $36.00, higher than the typical $15.40 for seafood restaurants in Washington.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 26% | $15.97 |
| Filet Mignon | 21% | $60.00 |
| Dungeness Crab Dip | 16% | $24.90 |
| Carrot Cake | 16% | $10.99 |
| Fish & Chips | 16% | $25.00 |
Calculated from 19 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Gardner's Restaurant there are 33 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 48 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (12), Bars & Pubs (4), Sandwiches & Delis (4), and Burgers & Fast Food (4).
Competition is light: 2 other seafood restaurants are within a mile and 3 within three miles. The closest is Olympia Oyster House, 0.2 mi away.
10 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsThe Brotherhood Tavern0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeThe Sidewalk Cafe0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianGreat Cuisine of India0.2 mi
- AmericanCascadia Grill0.2 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsJuju's Ice Cream And Frozen Custard0.2 mi
What to expect at a seafood restaurant
Seafood restaurants range from fish shacks and oyster bars to upscale dining rooms and Cajun boil houses. What is on the menu depends heavily on the region: lobster rolls and clam chowder in New England, crab cakes in Maryland, shrimp and grits and fried catfish in the South, crawfish in Louisiana and salmon and Dungeness crab in the Pacific Northwest.
What to order
- Oysters – ask where they come from; local varieties are usually the freshest
- Fish and chips or a fried basket – the casual classic
- Chowder or gumbo – regional soups and stews
- Seafood boil – shrimp, crab or crawfish with corn and potatoes
Good to know
- Check the “market price” before ordering lobster or crab.
- Coastal seafood restaurants get very busy on summer weekends.
- Raw shellfish carries extra risk for some diners; ask staff if you have concerns.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Gardner's Restaurant's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Thursday, and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Gardner's Restaurant open on Sunday?
No, Gardner's Restaurant is closed on Sundays.
Where is Gardner's Restaurant located?
Gardner's Restaurant is located at 111 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98501.
What is the phone number of Gardner's Restaurant?
You can call Gardner's Restaurant at (360) 786-8466.
Does Gardner's Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Gardner's Restaurant offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Gardner's Restaurant?
The typical price range at Gardner's Restaurant is $50–100 per person. Menu prices range from $11.00 to $55.00.
Does Gardner's Restaurant take reservations?
Yes, Gardner's Restaurant accepts reservations.
Is Gardner's Restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Gardner's Restaurant open late?
No, Gardner's Restaurant usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Gardner's Restaurant?
There are 48 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Gardner's Restaurant. Nearby options include The Brotherhood Tavern (0.1 mi), The Sidewalk Cafe (0.1 mi), and Great Cuisine of India (0.2 mi).
Are there other seafood restaurants near Gardner's Restaurant?
2 other seafood restaurants within a mile. The closest is Olympia Oyster House, 0.2 mi away.
How much do seafood restaurants in Washington cost?
Based on 19 menus with 1,144 priced items from seafood restaurants in Washington, the median menu item costs $15.40, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $26.00.
