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Lemon Grass Restaurant

212 4TH Ave W, Olympia, WA 98501-1004
(360) 705-1832
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Ranked #13 of 151 restaurants in Olympia
Price range: €8 - €12
Cuisines: Thai
Good for: Child-friendly, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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olympia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We have eaten at both the downtown and Hawks Prairie Lemon Grass many times and never had a poor quality meal and never poor service. The food always smells so good because evidently they don't fry all their foods in oil but use vegetable broth and very fresh ingredients. It's the best Thai food around.

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Olympia, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We have been going to the Lemon Grass for years now and have never had a bad meal. The food is consistently excellent and they have a wide variety to choose from. The new location at Hawksprairie is very classy and has a nice atmosphere. I would highly recommend eating there.

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See 2 more reviews by Karyn E for Olympia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Great full Thai taste food. There are several Thai restaurants in the Thurston county area, but this one also has a 'personality' that makes it unique. The ambience here is relaxing and comfortable. Staff are attentive and seem dedicated to enhancing your experience here. Clean, friendly restaurant. Pad Thai with a kick me up spice that helps one realize they're... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

A few surprises on the menu, sets Lemon Grass apart from many Thai restaurants. What she has done is develop some recipes using local grown ingredients. There are no apples grown in Thailand, but there is a dish called apple curry. The traditional Thai tastes are found in this dish, but includes a local product. I've waited in line for... More

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See 8 more reviews by Slcccb for Olympia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013 via mobile

My husband and I have had lemongrass recommended to us a variety of times over the years, and we finally went for our anniversary dinner! I had Panang Curry, he had Pad Thai, and we shared an appetizer of Chicken Satay. Everything was delicious! I was especially impressed by the flavorful curry with fresh vegetables and such a rich, delectable... More

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Olympia, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

We recently took out of town visitors and had a nice dinner. Everyone said that their food was good including our 8 year old granddaughter. The new addition to the restaurant is very nice and the decorations are lovely. The service was good.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013 via mobile

Three visits and all three times I brought the food home to give to the chickens or dogs. I love Thai food but I couldn't eat this stuff. It seemed canned, poorly seasoned, just sad. I like the decorations and the blackberry wine but I won't be back.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Nicole Pham has created an excellent dining experience in our state capitol city. The food is fresh, varied and flavorful! Each dish has a character all it's own-you'll want to savor it! Service is very good adding to the overall pleasant dining experience. We are lucky to have a number of good Asian restaurants, this one is extraordinary! It's sister... More

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Olympia, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

Although this is not an authentic Chinese restaurant, the food is average and good when your office decides to go out for a group luncheon.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

My whole family loves Lemon Grass in Olympia and Tumwater. A family run business, the owners and servers take time to get to know their frequent customers. Some favorite dishes are Honey Walnut Prawns (just the right crispiness without being overly breaded), Singapore Noodles, fresh pork & prawn spring rolls (always ask for extra sauce if you're sharing), Heaven Beef,... More

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