Gardner's Restaurant – American
Gardner’s Restaurant invites guests into a refined coastal sanctuary where the briny aroma of steamed clams and the rich, caramelized scent of French onion soup fill the air. The kitchen transforms the season’s finest offerings into artful plates, from the creamy indulgence of burrata paired with peak produce to decadent seafood fettuccine that captures the essence of the ocean. It is a space where sophisticated comfort meets culinary craftsmanship, offering a dining experience that feels both timeless and vibrantly fresh.
111 Thurston Avenue Northwest, Olympia WA 98501 https://gardnersrestaurant.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Gardner's Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Gardner's Restaurant
Gardner's Restaurant in Olympia has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Potatoes, Seasonal Side Salad and Washington Beef Ribeye Steak (12 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Gardner's Restaurant
Gardner's Restaurant in Olympia has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Side Salad, Washington Beef Ribeye Steak (12 oz) and Snake River Farm Wagyu Top Sirloin (7 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Gardner's Restaurant
Gardner's Restaurant in Olympia has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Fettuccine, Steamed Clams and Fried Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Gardner's Restaurant
Gardner's Restaurant in Olympia has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Fettuccine, Steamed Clams and Gardner’s Seafood Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Gardner's Restaurant
Gardner's Restaurant in Olympia has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Chops, Gardner's St. Germaine Martini and Substance Cabernet Sauvignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Gardner's Restaurant
Gardner's Restaurant in Olympia has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scallops, Gardner’s Seafood Salad and Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Gardner's Restaurant
Gardner's Restaurant in Olympia has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Gardner's Restaurant
Gardner's Restaurant in Olympia has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Starter, Barbados Lemonade and CG 144 Old Fashioned. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Gardner's Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River Farm Wagyu Top Sirloin (7 oz) | 59.2 g | 59.1 g |
| Prawns | 53.6 g | 52.8 g |
| Seafood Fettuccine | 31.7 g | 46.3 g |
| Gardner’s Seafood Salad | 2.8 g | 41.4 g |
| French Onion Soup | 16.7 g | 23.6 g |
| Pork Chop | 46.5 g | 21.5 g |
| CG 144 Old Fashioned | 47 g | 18.1 g |
| Steamed Clams | 1.5 g | 15.5 g |
| Lamb Chops | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Calamari | 2.3 g | 14.2 g |
| True Cod | 0.4 g | 10.6 g |
| Dubliner | 93 g | 10.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Hours
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 17:00+
- Friday - Saturday
- 16:30+
What diners are saying
Guests love the pleasant environment and flavorful desserts, often noting the inviting atmosphere as a highlight for group gatherings with colleagues. Celebrated for its professional and attentive service, reviewers highlight how the staff regularly checks in to ensure a seamless dining experience. Standout dishes include the rich and flavorful desserts that leave diners eager to return for another visit.
Menu
Starters
- Seasonal Burrata Mozzarella - $22: Burrata mozzarella with seasonal accompaniments and toasted baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dungeness Crab Dip - $22: Artichoke hearts and cheeses, toasted baguette Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Clams - $18: Fresh local clams, butter, onions, tomato and chili flake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $19: Sliced calamari steak, floured and pan fried, garlic, lemon, aioli Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Starter: Daily prepared starter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Seasonal Side Salad - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $11: Choice of house-made bleu cheese or caesar Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gardner’s Seafood Salad - $34: Shrimp, scallops, crab, calamari and seasonal fish. Floured and pan fried or poached Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Soup - $12: Gruyere and mozzarella cheeses Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Seafood Fettuccine - $43: Scallops, crab, shrimp, clams and mushrooms. Choice of cream sauce or olive oil, garlic, chili flake, and lemon sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bolognese - $30: Ground beef and pork, onions, mushrooms, garlic, chili flake, fresh cream and parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce - $26 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- True Cod - $41: Thick cut top loin true cod, brown butter squash puree, roasted beet and caper dijon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawns - $36: Lightly floured and fried. Choice of honey pepita chili crisp with garlic potato puree or cream, lemon, cherry tomatoes and dill Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops - $41: Grapefruit chili beurre blanc, pickled onion hazelnut salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Washington Beef Ribeye Steak (12 oz) - $50: 45 Day Wet Aged Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snake River Farm Wagyu Top Sirloin (7 oz) - $43 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $46: Herb gremolata, persimmon and craisin reduction Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop - $27: Black pepper goat cheese stuffed, sherry huckleberry glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $28: Frenched chicken breast, roasted with crispy skin, white wine, lemon, cream, tomatoes and capers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Seasonal Risotto - $14 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Bean Cassoulet - $14: With crispy onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Potatoes - $14: Rosemary salt and vinegar, aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Vegetable - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- The Chelse - $16: Grey goose vodka, no vermouth, lemon twist Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Gardner's St. Germaine Martini - $14: Tito's Vodka, St. Germaine Liqueur, pink grapefruit juice Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Creamsicle Fizz - $14: Vanilla Tito's vodka, Prosecco, orange juice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Lemon Meringue Drop - $14: Vanilla Tito's Vodka, Triple Sec, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- The Red Queen - $13: Bombay Saphire Gin, St. Germaine Liqueur, cranberry juice, lemon juice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Barbados Lemonade - $13: Mount Gay Rum, fresh lemon juice, brown sugar simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Dubliner - $16: Jameson Irish Whiskey, Gran Marnier, sweet vermouth, orange bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- CG 144 Old Fashioned - $15: House barrel aged bourbon, maple syrup, black walnut bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Kris Pinot Grigio - $12: Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Substance Cabernet Sauvignon - $13: WA Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Gardner's Restaurant
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers highly praise the professional service, inviting atmosphere for group gatherings, and exceptionally flavorful desserts, resulting in a perfect 5.0/5 rating.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit for a group gathering with colleagues to enjoy the professional service, inviting atmosphere, and flavorful desserts.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This highly-rated American restaurant distinguishes itself through professional service, flavorful desserts, and an extensive range of specialized dietary options.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a refined coastal atmosphere for professional group gatherings will enjoy the attentive service, flavorful desserts, and diverse seafood.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Gardner's Restaurant specializes in American cuisine, featuring coastal-inspired dishes like steamed clams, seafood fettuccine, and seasonal burrata mozzarella.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Washington Beef Ribeye Steak and Scallops both accommodate multiple diets, including keto, gluten-free, low-carb, diabetic, and sugar-free options.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features American classics like seafood fettuccine, ribeye steak, and diverse options catering to over 35 dietary preferences.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the hours of operation for Gardner's Restaurant.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided information does not specify the total number of reviews for Gardner's Restaurant, which currently maintains a 5.0/5 rating.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The inviting atmosphere and professional service make it suitable for groups, offering diverse menu options that cater to various dietary needs.
- Is Gardner's Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Gardner's Restaurant has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Potatoes, Seasonal Side Salad and Washington Beef Ribeye Steak (12 oz).
- What can I eat at Gardner's Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Fried Potatoes, Seasonal Side Salad and Washington Beef Ribeye Steak (12 oz) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Gardner's Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seasonal Starter and Barbados Lemonade.
- Is Gardner's Restaurant gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Gardner's Restaurant?
- Snake River Farm Wagyu Top Sirloin (7 oz), at roughly 59.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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