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Swing Wine Bar
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,102)**Dear Guests, PLEASE READ **
Swing is a 21 and over venue.
We do not allow pets on our patio.
During particularly hot days, we may have a limited menu available.
We have a 15 minute grace period for reservations, please call if you are running late.
We have outdoor seating, indoor seating (which includes main floor tables and the wine cellar downstairs) and a bar height table (Table 11) indoors, please select the area that suits you.
Swing is the perfect spot for date night, or celebrating with friends!
With an award-winning wine list and wonderful staff, Swing is perched on the hill overlooking Capitol Lake.
Swing is a full service restaurant and bar specializing in original and classic craft cocktails, wine flights, and over 25 wines by the glass. We are woman owned and operated since 2007.Anthony's HomePort - Olympia
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.6(1,657)Welcome to Anthony's HomePort Olympia! Located on Budd Inlet adjacent to the Olympia's Farmer's market with exquisite views of the marina and the beautiful Port Plaza. Our menu features fresh Northwest seafood from our own Seafood Company and complemented with local produce, Northwest wines, microbrews and more.
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- LLindaSeattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe best crab, shrimp and artichoke toast. Can't get enough of it. Thanks for offering itMore infoAnthony's Hearthfire Grill - OlympiaPrice: Moderate• Steak• Olympia•4.5
- VVickiHawaii •7 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAlways a great go to for ambience and good food, right in the heart of Olympia!More infoAnthony's HomePort - OlympiaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Olympia•4.6
- CCharlesSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoMy wife and I love this placez and we have always loved this place.More infoSwing Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Olympia•4.8
- VVickiHawaii •7 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat ambience and a culinary delight. So nice to have a fine dining spot in little Olympia. Worth the higher than average prices!More infoDockside BistroPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Olympia•4.6
- AAngeliaAustin •12 reviews5.0Dined on Feb 2, 2025Bert was the best! Made sure all 10 of us were taken care of. We had a great family meal.More infoRed Lobster - OlympiaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Olympia•4.2
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Sixty miles southwest of Seattle at the southern end of Puget Sound is Olympia, Washington state's capital city. A fine arts hub, the city is equally well-known for its eclectic shopping and dining scene. Complement regional faves like fish-and-chips, all things meat and potatoes, and sandwiches and barbecued burgers topped with Walla Walla sweet onions (the state veggie) with sustainably sourced baked goods, homemade tamales, and crepes filled with chocolate hazelnut sauce and poached pears. Looking for hearty yet affordable eats coupled with platefuls of calorie-rich (but oh so good!) sides? In the mood for romantic European cuisine paired with award-winning wines? Prefer gluten-free alternatives? It's all here. And while Seattle gets all the coffee buzz, Olympia has a robust coffee culture that includes one-of-a-kind java blends.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Olympia is Gardner's
The best vegan restaurants in Olympia are Anthony's Hearthfire Grill - Olympia, Swing Wine Bar and Anthony's HomePort - Olympia
The best vegetarian restaurants in Olympia are Swing Wine Bar, Anthony's HomePort - Olympia and Anthony's Hearthfire Grill - Olympia
The restaurants with the best service in Olympia are Gardner's, Anthony's HomePort - Olympia and Swing Wine Bar
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Olympia are Gardner's, Swing Wine Bar and Anthony's HomePort - Olympia
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