Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

4.6

325 Reviews

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
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Join us in the Lobby Lounge at Fairmont Olympic every weekend for classic Afternoon Tea. On Fridays, enjoy tea from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Immerse yourself in this timeless Fairmont tradition, celebrating 100 years of Seattle's finest afternoon tea. In honor of our Centennial, savor a special menu that blends timeless elegance with modern touches, featuring winter flavors inspired by our December 6, 1924 opening. Each guest will also receive a parting gift - our limited-edition 1924 Olympic Blend.

The experience is $95 per person, or $50 per child age 12 and under. Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free options are available. Holiday Tea in December can be booked through OpenTable Experiences for Dec. 1–15, and Dec. 16–30 at The George restaurant. Please note any dietary restrictions in your reservation. For parties larger than eight, email PrivateDiningSea@Fairmont.com. Note: Price excludes tax and gratuity.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, American
Hours of operation
Fri 1:00 pm–3:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm
Phone number
(206) 621-1700
Website
https://www.fairmontolympic.com/dine/afternoon-tea/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we offer versatile options to accommodate your private event. For more intimate affairs, consider The Petite, designed for gatherings of up to 14 guests. If you're hosting a grand event, explore the spacious and elegant setting of The Centerpiece, perfect for up to 44 guests.

Location
411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Holiday Tea at The Olympic Bar
Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024
Step into a festive wonderland at the Fairmont Olympic, where twinkling lights and our iconic Christmas tree set the scene for an unforgettable Holiday Afternoon Tea. Enjoy piping hot tea paired with savories including Lobster Salad, Olivier Egg Salad, Prime Rib and Butternut Squash Blinis. Indulge in sweet treats like Apple Choux, Madeleines, and Red Velvet Cake. Vegan, vegetarian, and children's menus available. This year, celebrate our 100th Anniversary with a custom Tea Blend and a special holiday gift. $95 per person, $50 per child (ages 5-12), plus tax and gratuity. To Book Holiday Tea from December 16-30, visit our Holiday Tea page under The George. For parties of 8 or more, please contact privatediningsea@fairmont.com.

What 325 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic offers a delightful escape with "absolutely fabulous service" and a "beautiful setting." Guests rave about the "excellent" tea selection and "delicious" food. While some found the ambiance noisy and service slow, the experience is often described as "special" and "memorable," perfect for celebrations.

325 Reviews

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mary
Seattle
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Had to wait for every phase of the afternoon tea. Service was very slow.
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Alice
Seattle
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
It took us 15 min to be seated for a 1pm reservation and I’m not thrilled that they moved tea service into the lobby. The food was also only ok - bread was dry, way too many sweets vs savory for the kids tower. Just not worth the price now that we are seated in the lobby, hunched over our food. We sadly won’t be doing this again as part of our holiday traditions.
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JULIA
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There is nothing better than taking one's 8 year old granddaughter to her first High Tea at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. Our server, David, was delightful. He was attentive and spoke to Fiona directly like she was his favorite guest. David made our experience even better. The tea and towers were delicious. Thank you for an incredible afternoon.
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Nicole
Hawaii
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent, and teas and food offered were delicious and beautifully served. The location was decorated for Christmas, adding to the experience!
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Heather
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Management was unprepared for the number of reservations??? We were told we’d have 2 hours for tea. Not a problem… usually! Food took over an hour to get to us. Our server David was great. Look forward to seeing him again.
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Robert
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's two hours of relaxation. Forget your phones and enjoy the company.
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Cynthia
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Centennial Tea was wonderful. The Fairmont never disappoints. My husband and I had fun, our server was thoughtful and attentive. Beautiful experience!
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Suzy
Seattle
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely fabulous service and the tea was wonderful.
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Layne
Seattle
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was an okay experience, following a terrible valet 30+ wait to get my car valeted. I paid for a VIP experience and completely missed the pre event. The event also ran quite long beginning at 6:00, I did not get home until 11:30
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Sharon
Seattle
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Worst experience ever!!!! If I could give no star I would! The chef should be ashamed! The hotel should ashamed! I would still like a refund for the food! A main entree of a small piece of duck and a cube of rice that was served at 10:30 and couldn’t be cut or chewed! It was left on the plates in our table and those around in hopes of a dessert to look forward to! I have no idea what the Big bowl of flavorless white goo with a worm of a chocolate that was not chocolate was! Simply awful! The sprig of Frisée with microscopic mushrooms was good. But my neighbor had a sprig without the drop of stained egg dressing! The bar couldn’t serve the room and I haven’t seen those old fashioned wine glasses of thick glass that hold a small amount of wine since I went to an old Italian restaurant for $20 some dollars when you walk out the door to your lovely bar an get a beautiful white wine glass with the proper amount in it! And minimal service at tables for wine or for even water service! The entertainment another issue! Lovely idea gone bad! But shame on you For the food execution! I’d like a refund for the food!
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FAQs

Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic is rated 4.6 stars by 325 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 11, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Fri 1:00 pm–3:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.fairmontolympic.com/dine/afternoon-tea/
Phone number
(206) 621-1700
Private party facilities
Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we offer versatile options to accommodate your private event. For more intimate affairs, consider The Petite, designed for gatherings of up to 14 guests. If you're hosting a grand event, explore the spacious and elegant setting of The Centerpiece, perfect for up to 44 guests.

Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Holiday Tea at The Olympic Bar

Menu

What 325 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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