Budd Bay Cafe

Olympia, WA · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Olympia
#91
of 287 restaurants
City Percentile
41%
rating percentile
Address
Budd Bay Cafe, 525 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501
Phone
(360) 357-6963
Website
www.buddbaycafe.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Budd Bay Cafe is a restaurant located in Olympia, WA. It is one of 287 restaurants listed in Olympia. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Olympia city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Budd Bay Cafe

Classic Northwest Fish House on the Waterfront Voted best in the south sound for over 25 years

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM
Sunday11 AM–8 PM
Monday11 AM–8 PM
Tuesday11 AM–8 PM
Wednesday11 AM–8 PM
Thursday11 AM–8 PM
Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jolene · Nov 2025

The Bud Bay Cafe located near Mud Bay in Olympia is right by the marinas and it is so much more than a cafe. I love the atmosphere and the location. First of all. Being by the water is amazing for me. We expected to order a simple salad and grilled chicken for lunch until they brought out the fresh specials which were amazing and five star restaurant quality. I ordered halibut and lobster tail wrapped in phyllo dough with a wild rice pilaf and my husband ordered king crab legs with the same sides. We also got the apple tart. All were on the fresh menu. The flavors were fresh and incredibly cooked to order. This is one of my new favorite places to stop by anytime we're in this area. I shouldn't forget the service, everyone is very nice and friendly and make sure that you're happy with y

★★★★★ 5.0 Sean Savini · Feb 2026

My wife and I had such a fantastic time at Budd Bay Café right on the Percival Landing waterfront in Olympia, WA. The location is unbeatable—with breathtaking views of Budd Bay, the marina, sailboats, and the sunset painting everything golden. We timed it perfectly for the Sunset Dinner combo, and it was an absolute highlight! The Sunset Dinner is this amazing three-course special with huge, generous portions of fresh, delicious Northwest seafood and classics. We were so full and happy—everything tasted great, from the appetizers to the mains. The food was flavorful, well-prepared, and just what we wanted for a cozy date night. Service was top-notch too: our server was super friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and made sure everything was timed perfectly. The whole vibe felt wel

★★★★★ 5.0 Jessica Brown · Oct 2025

Wandered in looking for something to eat while I waited for my friend to get off work. Sat at the bar and ordered a Lavender French 75 to start while I ordered my Sunset Dinner of fried artichoke hearts, rajun cajun salmon cesar salad, and NY style cheese cake. After I finished my Lavender French, I asked for something Apple and sour and Isaiah did not disappoint with an apple bourbon sour. The fried artichoke hearts are crispy and flavorful. The salmon was slightly sweet, not too fishy and paired well with the candied pecans that topped the cesar salad. I was unable to finish the salad and had to take it to go, as well as my cheesecake. My cheesecake will make a wonderful midnight snack as it looks delicious. Let's not forget the beautiful view as well.

★★★★★ 5.0 Nkeiruka Ekwealor · Aug 2025

I've been here a few times. The food is really good. It has changed some since my first visit, but rhe food is really good. The server we had was really attentive, patient, and friendly. A great place to check out if you enjoy seafood.

★★★★☆ 4.0 C S · Aug 2025

Nice place for lunch right on the dock of downtown Olympia. The servers are always polite and consistent. We tried the seafood salad and loved that the first time, second time we stopped in it tasted sweeter and didn’t look this gorgeous. I love the crab cakes. I didn’t like seafood platter and I thought butternut squash pasta was just okay.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Lgbtq Owned ✓ Identifies As Women Owned ✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Great Wine List ✓ Serves Local Specialty

Services

Seafood restaurantCafeCatererRestaurant

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