The best restaurants in Lacey
159 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Fogón Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsVibrant, informal, family-owned Mexican cantina with homemade corn tortillas & tequila cocktails.
Fogón Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsMayan Family Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsClassic Mexican dishes are offered at this upbeat, casual eatery with a full bar & happy hour.
Mayan Family Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsTaneda
RestaurantsPocket-sized space for artful kaiseki-style plates, sushi & omakase dinners in modern surrounds.
Taneda
RestaurantsLa Chingona Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring Mexican staples, including breakfast options, beer, and cocktails.
La Chingona Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsLa Mansión Restaurant
RestaurantsFriendly Mexican eatery featuring fajitas, ceviche, enchiladas and other traditional favorites.
La Mansión Restaurant
RestaurantsSugo Hand Roll Bar
RestaurantsUpscale sushi bar featuring hand rolls and sushi sets alongside sake cocktails.
Sugo Hand Roll Bar
RestaurantsMayan Family Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsClassic Mexican dishes are offered at this upbeat, casual eatery with a full bar & happy hour.
Mayan Family Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsFonda La Catrina
RestaurantsModern Mexican restaurant & bar with an industrial-chic vibe in a funky storefront setting.
Fonda La Catrina
RestaurantsMoontree Sushi And Tapas
RestaurantsRomantic, cozy waterfront restaurant with wine, sake & Japanese-fusion small plates.
Moontree Sushi And Tapas
RestaurantsTacos El Hass
RestaurantsUnassuming eatery, with a cozy vibe, known for tacos and other Mexican eats.
Tacos El Hass
RestaurantsCasa Mia of Lacey
RestaurantsArea chain serving Italian pizzas & pastas plus beer & wine in a family-friendly space.
Casa Mia of Lacey
RestaurantsSUSHI AVE Queen Anne
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery serving sushi rolls, sashimi and teriyaki.
SUSHI AVE Queen Anne
RestaurantsIl Nido
RestaurantsBustling Italian restaurant in a century-old log cabin featuring seasonal handmade pastas & wine.
Il Nido
RestaurantsLa Fontana Siciliana
RestaurantsHomestyle Sicilian fare served in a cozy space with brick walls, dark woods & a courtyard fountain.
La Fontana Siciliana
RestaurantsIl Terrazzo Carmine
RestaurantsUpscale institution for Italian fine dining with an extensive wine list in an airy & refined space.
Il Terrazzo Carmine
RestaurantsThe Masonry
RestaurantsPizzeria selling charred-crust, wood-oven pies & beer, wine & cider in industrial-style surrounds.
The Masonry
RestaurantsBrewery City Pizza Lacey
RestaurantsLong-running, spacious pizzeria slinging classic pies, plus pasta, sandwiches & hot wings.
Brewery City Pizza Lacey
RestaurantsCinco De Mayo Raspados Fruits And More.
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering street food snacks and desserts from Mexico City.
Cinco De Mayo Raspados Fruits And More.
RestaurantsMOD Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve, industrial-chic chain restaurant known for build-your-own pizzas.
MOD Pizza
RestaurantsEl Camino
RestaurantsColorful & lively eatery with creative takes on Mexican regional dishes, washed down by margaritas.
El Camino
RestaurantsLa Costa
RestaurantsEasygoing, strip-mall spot serving traditional Mexican fare in a beach-themed dining room.
La Costa
RestaurantsAssaggio Ristorante
RestaurantsRefined, but informal trattoria serves high-end Italian fare amid Renaissance-style murals.
Assaggio Ristorante
RestaurantsPizza By Ruffin
RestaurantsCasual eatery (located inside the Fairview Market Hall) serving creative pizzas plus slices and vegetarian options.
Pizza By Ruffin
RestaurantsCapitale Pizzeria
RestaurantsPizzeria featuring thin-crust versions of traditional Italian pies with unique toppings, plus vegan options.
Capitale Pizzeria
RestaurantsLupo
RestaurantsCozy, antique-decorated Italian eatery serving pasta dishes, antipasto & Neapolitan-style pizza.
Lupo
RestaurantsSal Y Limón
RestaurantsA bright, two-story cantina serving handmade tortillas, menudo & inventive tequila-based cocktails.
Sal Y Limón
RestaurantsTaco Time
RestaurantsEstablished Mexican restaurant serving tacos, crisp burritos & kids' meals in a casual setting.
Taco Time
RestaurantsGrain House
RestaurantsSushi, noodle-based soups and salad rolls in a casual eatery with table service.
Grain House
RestaurantsEl Quetzal
RestaurantsMexican eatery done up in vibrant colors & funky wall accents serving tacos, tortas & huaraches.
El Quetzal
RestaurantsPapa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsChain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsCasco Antiguo
RestaurantsBrick-walled space for Mexican classics prepared by hand, plus margaritas on tap.
Casco Antiguo
RestaurantsAltura
RestaurantsElevated seasonal Italian cuisine with handmade pastas, tasting menus & wine pairing in a cozy room.
Altura
RestaurantsRicardo's Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsA romantic, Italian-accented steakhouse with pastas, a broad wine list & more plus a patio.
Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsAliberto's California Mexican Food
RestaurantsQuick-bite restaurant serving Mexican dishes, including burritos, with a drive-thru.
Aliberto's California Mexican Food
RestaurantsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsChain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsRedwing Cafe
RestaurantsSnug, busy cafe offering vegetarian fare like breakfast plates & sandwiches, plus espresso drinks.
Redwing Cafe
RestaurantsPizzeria Pulcinella
RestaurantsPizzeria serving wood-fired Neapolitan pies & other Italian fare in a vintage building.
Pizzeria Pulcinella
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsCamp West
RestaurantsWhen a burger mood hits, Camp West delivers with a double-patty Smash Burger, a crunchy chicken sammie that actually crunches, and…
Camp West
RestaurantsAsadero Ballard
RestaurantsAsadero Ballard isn't your usual steak spot... they fire everything over mesquite in a Spanish-made Josper charcoal oven, so those cuts…
Asadero Ballard
RestaurantsCheese Room Seattle
RestaurantsCheese Room Seattle leans all-in on Italian-inspired comfort, putting world class cheeses at the heart of every dish. Slide in this week…
Cheese Room Seattle
RestaurantsIkonic Wings
RestaurantsLocally and veteran owned, Ikonic Wings handcrafts wings fresh daily with a special batter, no frozen shortcuts, all from scratch with big…
Ikonic Wings
RestaurantsRed Lantern Asian Fusion Olympia
RestaurantsRed Lantern Asian Fusion Olympia is dialing up Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese flavors that actually hit, from comforting pho and pad thai to…
Red Lantern Asian Fusion Olympia
RestaurantsOlympia Oyster House
RestaurantsOlympia Oyster House is the spot when you want fresh oysters and local seafood with real Olympia roots, set in the same building where…
Olympia Oyster House
RestaurantsLady Jaye
RestaurantsRustic-chic spot for smoked meats, sides & cocktails plus a large outdoor fire pit.
Lady Jaye
RestaurantsDirty Dave's Pizza Parlor
RestaurantsOld-school pizzeria with red leather booths & a jocular vibe serving family-style Italian chow.
Dirty Dave's Pizza Parlor
RestaurantsValentina’s Lounge
RestaurantsBohemian cantina dishing up tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples, plus mojitos & margaritas.
Valentina’s Lounge
RestaurantsNumero Uno Pizza
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant preparing generous wraps & pizzas, plus classic baklava desserts.
Numero Uno Pizza
RestaurantsRush In Dumplings
RestaurantsCozy spot for dumplings with various fillings & sauces plus, soups, salads, desserts & beer.
Rush In Dumplings
RestaurantsVon's 1000Spirits
RestaurantsCasual dining on burgers, pizza & bar food in a tavern space showcasing a massive booze selection.
Von's 1000Spirits
RestaurantsKizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Northgate)
RestaurantsHip venue serving Japanese noodle soups & small plates, plus whiskey, sake & beer amid artful decor.
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Northgate)
RestaurantsCheeky Martini Lounge
RestaurantsLush, vegan-friendly watering hole, specializing in martinis and other drinks such as classic cocktails.
Cheeky Martini Lounge
RestaurantsSpinasse
RestaurantsBustling, high-end Northern Italian restaurant in a cozy, rustic space with an open kitchen.
Spinasse
RestaurantsPellegrino's | Italian Kitchen & Catering
RestaurantsClassic restaurant serving a pasta-centric menu, plus brunch, with gluten-free options available.
Pellegrino's | Italian Kitchen & Catering
RestaurantsPizzeria La Rocca
RestaurantsTraditional, casual Italian spot serving up pizzas, pasta, salads and desserts.
Pizzeria La Rocca
RestaurantsSlim's Last Chance
RestaurantsCasual Texas-style bar with a patio & outdoor stage offering burgers, chili & live music.
Slim's Last Chance
RestaurantsUptown Grill
RestaurantsVibrant choice offering diverse American cuisine, craft cocktails & family-style entrees.
Uptown Grill
Restaurants1889 Prime Steakhouse
RestaurantsSteakhouse for Porterhouse, New York and other premium cuts, plus cocktails and wine.
1889 Prime Steakhouse
RestaurantsAsahi Sushi
RestaurantsSpecialty rolls, sushi boats & other classic Japanese staples in a modest dining room.
Asahi Sushi
RestaurantsHole In the Wall BBQ
RestaurantsLunch-centric BBQ joint serves up sandwiches, chili, ribs & sides in a tucked-away, no-frills space.
Hole In the Wall BBQ
RestaurantsJaponessa Sushi Cocina
RestaurantsFusion spot dishes out sushi rolls with Latin-influences, such as cilantro & mango, plus happy hour.
Japonessa Sushi Cocina
RestaurantsSouth Bay BBQ
RestaurantsBBQ joint offering smoked meats & classic sides in a hip, industrial space with garage doors.
South Bay BBQ
RestaurantsAlki Pho & Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering traditional Vietnamese dishes and desserts from pho to vermicelli bowls.
Alki Pho & Bar
RestaurantsToulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge
RestaurantsHip Cajun-Creole spot with a cozy, New Orleans–influenced dining room and optional fixed-price menus.
Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge
RestaurantsOsteria la Spiga
RestaurantsNorthern Italian fare including homemade pastas in an industrial-chic space with a large patio.
Osteria la Spiga
RestaurantsSan Fermo
RestaurantsItalian dishes & homemade pastas in a charming historical building with a cozy bar & patio
San Fermo
RestaurantsDriftwood
RestaurantsUpscale eatery offering creative Pacific Northwest fare, plus cocktails.
Driftwood
RestaurantsSerious Pie Downtown
RestaurantsCozy restaurant with wood-fired, thin-crust gourmet pizzas, wine, and beer served at communal tables.
Serious Pie Downtown
RestaurantsBacco Cafe
RestaurantsBreakfast & lunch spot serving local produce & organic eggs, with a wine bar, at Pike Place Market.
Bacco Cafe
RestaurantsBacco Trattoria Italiana
RestaurantsCozy Italian restaurant featuring comfort food with vegetarian options, small plates, and wine.
Bacco Trattoria Italiana
RestaurantsBelltown Pizza
RestaurantsLively NY-style pizzeria plies thin-crust pies in a saloonlike setting that stays open late.
Belltown Pizza
RestaurantsCantinetta
RestaurantsChic Tuscan restaurant serving dishes made with handmade pastas & locally sourced ingredients.
Cantinetta
RestaurantsCOVE
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering seafood classics and cocktails, plus live music.
COVE
RestaurantsOld School Pizzeria
RestaurantsHip joint adorned in '80s posters & retro decor offering New York-style pies & slices, plus pinball.
Old School Pizzeria
RestaurantsBriggs Taphouse
RestaurantsRelaxed pizza joint with a sourdough crust that offers wings and other savory staples.
Briggs Taphouse
RestaurantsFlintCreek Cattle Co
RestaurantsLofty, stylish New American kitchen emphasizing sustainably raised beef, plus game & cocktails.
FlintCreek Cattle Co
RestaurantsThe Butcher's Table
RestaurantsSleek steakhouse and takeaway butcher counter, offering classic preparations and prime Wagyu cuts.
The Butcher's Table
RestaurantsWing Dome
RestaurantsChicken wings with choice of spice & dressing, plus salads, burgers, sandwiches & beer.
Wing Dome
RestaurantsMetropolitan Grill
RestaurantsClassic, upscale steakhouse decorated in wood, brass, and velvet with a 60-ft. marble bar.
Metropolitan Grill
RestaurantsJack's BBQ - South Lake Union (SLU)
RestaurantsA no-frills joint serving up Texas-style slow-roasted bbq meats & sides alongside smoked cocktails.
Jack's BBQ - South Lake Union (SLU)
RestaurantsVics Pizzeria
RestaurantsClassic pizza parlor with a modern twist offering creative pies & a constantly changing beer list.
Vics Pizzeria
RestaurantsSaigon Drip Cafe
RestaurantsVietnamese restaurant known for its banh mi served in an easygoing setting with coffee and cocktails.
Saigon Drip Cafe
RestaurantsMomiji Capitol Hill
RestaurantsStylish Japanese restaurant for sushi & upscale cocktails in a serene space with a Kyoto courtyard.
Momiji Capitol Hill
RestaurantsHash | Neighborhood Breakfast Joint
RestaurantsGenerous portions of American breakfast favorites, plus mimosas, whipped up in a warm, funky space.
Hash | Neighborhood Breakfast Joint
RestaurantsBa Bar Capitol Hill
RestaurantsUpscale Vietnamese fare and innovative cocktails served until late in a stylish, industrial setting.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill
RestaurantsSecret Burger Kitchen Seattle Smash Burgers
RestaurantsFamily-owned restaurant for smash-style burgers and chicken sandwiches. Hot-honey wings and shakes round out the menu.
Secret Burger Kitchen Seattle Smash Burgers
RestaurantsSushi Suzuki
RestaurantsAuthentic omakase sushi restaurant featuring seasonal fish and sake flights, plus an intimate vibe.
Sushi Suzuki
RestaurantsChelsea Farms Oyster Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed, airy eatery & bar serving seafood, brunch & cocktails in a stylish, contemporary space.
Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar
RestaurantsOctapas Cafe
RestaurantsHip gathering place with a patio offering eclectic global fare, plus weekend brunch.
Octapas Cafe
RestaurantsGeraldine's Counter Restaurant
RestaurantsBustling all-day American diner known for serving hearty comfort food in a comfortable setting.
Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
RestaurantsFatso's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsLaid-back spot offering hearty American eats, a rotating selection of beers on tap & TVs for sports.
Fatso's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsViolet
RestaurantsUpscale restaurant featuring creative seafood and meat mains and cocktails, plus a robust wine list and tasting menus.
Violet
Restaurants8oz Burger
RestaurantsUpscale burger joint offering all-natural burgers & craft cocktails amid cowboy-themed decor.
8oz Burger
RestaurantsLOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave
RestaurantsModern, light-filled space serving elevated casual American fare & changing craft brews.
LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave
RestaurantsUmi Sake House
RestaurantsSleek spot for inventive sushi rolls, izakaya-style snacks, and sake served late-night.
Umi Sake House
RestaurantsTerra Plata
RestaurantsWindow-lined & stylish eatery features a menu of locally sourced dishes & a rooftop patio.
Terra Plata
RestaurantsFogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsMiss Pho
RestaurantsClean eatery serving pho noodles with beef or tofu alongside crispy chicken wings.
Miss Pho
RestaurantsField to Table
RestaurantsPop-up dinner series offering a changing lineup of sophisticated 4-course meals on Lumen Field.
Field to Table
RestaurantsBright, relaxed cafe serving health-conscious, handmade pastas topped with seasonal sauces.
Jack's BBQ & Steakhouse - Seattle
RestaurantsAn eclectic setting complete with mismatched chairs & a lunchtime buffet serves up traditional BBQ.
Jack's BBQ & Steakhouse - Seattle
RestaurantsBellwether BBQ&Grill
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery featuring all-you-can-eat barbecue, cold bars and hot dishes.
Bellwether BBQ&Grill
RestaurantsVic's Pizzeria | Wildwood
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly restaurant known for its pizza pies and for offering gluten-free crusts, plus beer on tap.
Vic's Pizzeria | Wildwood
RestaurantsVics Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual eatery for thin-crust pies, beer and cocktails amid family-friendly surroundings.
Vics Pizzeria
RestaurantsGardner's Restaurant
RestaurantsElegant American restaurant with a warm & cozy interior serving locally sourced fish & more.
Gardner's Restaurant
RestaurantsSwing Wine Bar
RestaurantsCharming gastropub in a house overlooking Capitol Lake serving French-influenced Northwest fare.
Swing Wine Bar
RestaurantsCasa Mia of Olympia
RestaurantsArea chain serving Italian pizzas & pastas plus beer & wine in a family-friendly space.
Casa Mia of Olympia
RestaurantsThe Monkey Bridge
RestaurantsSmall spot with fountain serving pho, banh mi & other Vietnamese favorites amid native decor.
The Monkey Bridge
RestaurantsPho Viet Anh
RestaurantsSmall cafe serving Vietnamese noodles, soups & other fare under colorful fabrics & paper lanterns.
Pho Viet Anh
RestaurantsWillmott's Ghost
RestaurantsA menu specializing in Roman cuisine & pizza in a modern setting with natural light & pastel decor.
Willmott's Ghost
RestaurantsDue' Cucina Italian Restaurant - Roosevelt
RestaurantsVibrant eatery (part of a chain) with a counter featuring pasta, pizzas, small plates & wine.
Due' Cucina Italian Restaurant - Roosevelt
RestaurantsJeffry's
RestaurantsSustainable cuts from a local farm headline a classy, contemporary steakhouse from Renee Erickson.
Jeffry's
RestaurantsIL Bistro
RestaurantsLong-running subterranean Italian trattoria with a late-night menu & an intimate, candlelit setting.
IL Bistro
RestaurantsThe Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar By Can Can
RestaurantsPlayful, Paris-inspired bistro with cabaret decor, cocktails & a patio with Puget Sound views.
The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar By Can Can
RestaurantsThe Leaning Maple
RestaurantsCozy eatery serving sweet and savory waffles for breakfast and lunch, plus wine, beer, and live music.
The Leaning Maple
RestaurantsVindicktive Bar and Wings
RestaurantsSmall, crispy, non-GMO wings are the main draw at this casual restaurant with beer and cocktails.
Vindicktive Bar and Wings
RestaurantsHattie's Hat Restaurant
RestaurantsThis longtime local cafe offers 3 meals a day plus drinks & live events in funky down-home digs.
Hattie's Hat Restaurant
RestaurantsUnassuming restaurant specializing in classic sushi, plus noodle & seafood dishes.
Fremont Bowl
RestaurantsCasual, counter-serve locale specializing in donburi bowls with poke or chirashi & snacks.
Fremont Bowl
RestaurantsSushi Kashiba
RestaurantsShiro Kashiba’s hot spot showcasing high-end sushi & omakase in a chic room with water views.
Sushi Kashiba
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