Johnnie’s Greek Cafe & Lounge
5805 Lacey Blvd., Lacey

Open: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Monday.
Menu: Greek specialties, sandwiches and pizzas.

Awarded both “Best Pizza in the South Sound” by the Tacoma News Tribune and “Best Gyros” by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, this restaurant will have you cheering “Opa!”

A Bit of Europe
9323 Martin Way E., Lacey

Open: 7 a.m.to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Menu: Recipes from France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy.

Give your tastebuds a European vacation at this Lacey favorite. Try the Hungarian Goulash – it’s been called the “best lunch in the South Puget Sound for under $5.”

Panera Bread
1320 Marvin Road NE, Lacey

Open: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Menu: Baked goods, soups, sandwiches.

Man may not be able to live on bread alone, but at this bakery-café it’s sure worth a try. Stop by for a pastry at breakfast, return for a freshly made sandwich and salad at lunch – and make sure to buy a loaf of the bread to enjoy at home.

Basilico Ristorante
507 Capitol Way S., Olympia

Open: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday; noon to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; Closed Sunday.
Menu: Northern Italian cuisine.

Brush up on your Italian, grab your Pradas, and bring your appetite to Basilico’s for some authentic Italian cuisine. This cozy and comfortable, upscale restaurant opened earlier this year to rave reviews.

Tugboat Annie’s Restaurant and Bar
2100 Westbay Drive NW, Olympia

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Breakfast served Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to Noon.
Menu: American.

You can even rent a kayak with your meal at this waterside restaurant in the Westbay Marina.

The Oyster House
320 4th Avenue West, Olympia

Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday.
Menu: Seafood specialties; steak, pasta.

Voted the one of the region’s “Best Oyster Bars” in 2005 by Seattle television station, KING 5, The Oyster House offers a fun atmosphere and large outdoor dining area.

Waterstreet Café & Bar
525 N. Columbia St., Olympia

Hours: Open 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Happy Hours 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Menu: Progressive American Cuisine

This inviting establishment serves an eclectic menu of dishes, including Grecian pizza, Chicken Saltimbocca, Veal Marsala and Grilled Portobello Mushroom Cap. It also features one of the largest wine selections in the south Sound – now which goes better with Rustic Meat Loaf, white or red?

Budd Bay Café
610 Water Street SW, Olympia

Open: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday; 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Menu: Seafood, steak and pasta

Get your surf and turf at “Olympia’s Favorite Waterfront Restaurant.” Voted “Olympia’s Best Outdoor Dining” where you can grab a seat on the deck and spice up your meal with a fabulous view.