A restaurant in Lacey that makes you go WOW! They are so good.
When you first pull up, off Lacey Blvd., it's hard to expect much from what looks like a single story rambler. But boy do looks deceive!
The ambience inside is very inviting, peaceful and mature. Not for the little ones. It's a little cramped, but the wonderful service makes that almost unnoticable. The wait staff is attentive, professional, and very attentive - making you feel like you're the only ones there.
We've frequented this establishment maybe half a dozen times, and all but once, did they live up to their own standard time and time again.
You start off with some wonderful homebread bread (which the owner suggested was great for French Toast the next day). I can highly recommend their salads, flavorful bisques, wonderful crab cakes, and the desserts are homemade and to die for. We thoroughly enjoy the "Big Pappa" or the Stuffed Pork Chop - both so heavenly with their taste, sauces and presentation.
Hands down, the best food in Lacey! Give 'em a try!!
www.chefricardos.com
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
FALLS TERRACE, Tumwater
My co-eater and I went to Falls Terrace for several special occasions including birthdays, family get-togethers and our pre-wedding dinner was here. Always been great food, wonderful service.
But then something happened. We took an out of town guest there in Winter 2006, and our food and drinks were very sub-par, or below. Service was, well, can I say, lousy. It sucked. I was embarrased compelled to write a letter. The manager was very accomodating and responded with a one page letter to us, and invited us back.
So earlier this month (March 2007), we invited the same out of town guest to accompany us. Wow, what a transformation. The menu was improved, service was wonderful, and food was delicious. From the drinks to the deserts, we enjoyed a wonderful dining experience.
Falls Terrace is definitely back on track and the place to go for ambience, fine dining and good service in Olympia.
Check 'em out at www.fallsterrace.com
But then something happened. We took an out of town guest there in Winter 2006, and our food and drinks were very sub-par, or below. Service was, well, can I say, lousy. It sucked. I was embarrased compelled to write a letter. The manager was very accomodating and responded with a one page letter to us, and invited us back.
So earlier this month (March 2007), we invited the same out of town guest to accompany us. Wow, what a transformation. The menu was improved, service was wonderful, and food was delicious. From the drinks to the deserts, we enjoyed a wonderful dining experience.
Falls Terrace is definitely back on track and the place to go for ambience, fine dining and good service in Olympia.
Check 'em out at www.fallsterrace.com
PINTS & QUARTS, Lacey
Best burger in Lacey! I order the Pints & Quarts burger, with fries, and it is delicious!
My co-eater enjoys the Pub Clubhouse, and ranks it right up there with the Tumwater Valley Bar and Grill in Tumwater. We go here a couple times a month, and the food stays consistant.
Their fries are unique and yummy. Their halibut and chips challenges our favorite in Hoodsport.
It is a bar, so ambience is dark with bar table & stools. Plasma TV's feature ESPN 24/7. Some tables offer cribbage boards too. Quaint and pleasant. Can be very very busy on weekends and nights. I highly suggest lunch time.
Come hungry and with an hour to kill. Their portions are large and service can be slow.
Hint: Order your food when they ask for your drink order.
Prices are very reasonable and food is well worth the wait!
My co-eater enjoys the Pub Clubhouse, and ranks it right up there with the Tumwater Valley Bar and Grill in Tumwater. We go here a couple times a month, and the food stays consistant.
Their fries are unique and yummy. Their halibut and chips challenges our favorite in Hoodsport.
It is a bar, so ambience is dark with bar table & stools. Plasma TV's feature ESPN 24/7. Some tables offer cribbage boards too. Quaint and pleasant. Can be very very busy on weekends and nights. I highly suggest lunch time.
Come hungry and with an hour to kill. Their portions are large and service can be slow.
Hint: Order your food when they ask for your drink order.
Prices are very reasonable and food is well worth the wait!
MERCATO'S, Olympia
This is a great restaurant featuring Italian cuisine. Ambience is very rich in colors and texture, can be a bit noisy, but very entertaining. Outside dining on sunny days is also available. Service is excellent. Expect to use your entire lunch or dinner hour.
They welcome you with their freshly baked flat bread and serve it with a yummy blend of oils.
My favorite dish there is the Chicken Caesar salad. Hands down, the best I've ever had (and I've ordered a few). The croutons are big and crunchy, lettuce is crisp and fresh and the chicken is bland (in a good way), blending well with the dressing and cheese. Soooo good. I get it almost every time!
It's located right across from Farmer's Market, and on a sunny Friday, can be very busy!
Bon Appetit!
Check 'em out at www.mercatoristorante.com
They welcome you with their freshly baked flat bread and serve it with a yummy blend of oils.
My favorite dish there is the Chicken Caesar salad. Hands down, the best I've ever had (and I've ordered a few). The croutons are big and crunchy, lettuce is crisp and fresh and the chicken is bland (in a good way), blending well with the dressing and cheese. Soooo good. I get it almost every time!
It's located right across from Farmer's Market, and on a sunny Friday, can be very busy!
Bon Appetit!
Check 'em out at www.mercatoristorante.com
EL SOL, Lacey
This is a new find! It's been around for about 4 years or so, but it's new to us! It's off Martin Way behind the Chevron station down by Nisqually.
The food was genuine, authentic, Mexican food. I ordered the El Sol Fajitas - a perfect blend of steak, grilled chicken and yummy shrimp mixed with onions and bell peppers. Soooo good!!
My co-eaters had enchiladas in a chipolte sauce, and a chicken enchilada from the kid's menu. Both said they were excellent.
Their service was wonderful. Very polite, accomodating and pleasant. Prices are very competitive and reasonable. They also feature a 50% off one item coupon in the Val-Pak mailings. That's how we found out about them and thought we'd give them a try.
Alcoholic drinks were so yummy! It's hard to believe, but I have yet to find a good strawberry daiquiri in the South Puget Sound area. This was a first!
It's located in a strip mall, so the ambience is very simple. It's family run, and you do get that feeling while you're there. Nice change of pace.
We would give this an A+ and definitely go back.
The food was genuine, authentic, Mexican food. I ordered the El Sol Fajitas - a perfect blend of steak, grilled chicken and yummy shrimp mixed with onions and bell peppers. Soooo good!!
My co-eaters had enchiladas in a chipolte sauce, and a chicken enchilada from the kid's menu. Both said they were excellent.
Their service was wonderful. Very polite, accomodating and pleasant. Prices are very competitive and reasonable. They also feature a 50% off one item coupon in the Val-Pak mailings. That's how we found out about them and thought we'd give them a try.
Alcoholic drinks were so yummy! It's hard to believe, but I have yet to find a good strawberry daiquiri in the South Puget Sound area. This was a first!
It's located in a strip mall, so the ambience is very simple. It's family run, and you do get that feeling while you're there. Nice change of pace.
We would give this an A+ and definitely go back.
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