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The Iron Rabbit Restaurant and Bar

2103 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA
360-956-3661
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Ranked #10 of 149 restaurants in Olympia
Price range: S$13 - S$19
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Olympia, Washington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This little place is somewhat hidden and with the traffic on Harrison Ave ,it's not always easy to enter or exit. But you must persevere because the meal will be worth it! The drink menu is always changing, the specials will make you drool, and you will not leave wanting more. The Iron Rabbit is our new favorite treat for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013 via mobile

Gourmet burger cooked perfectly, layers of flavor from the spices and burger sauce, all on a brioche bun. It was paired well with their original cold root beer out of the tap. And, the first place I've been that has rotating taps of fresh crunchy apples as a side.

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Hoppenings, Manager at The Iron Rabbit Restaurant and Bar, responded to this review
21 April 2013

We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and your burger and Root Beer! We hope you will be able to dine with us again. Thanks for taking the time to write a review! More

Seattle
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77 reviews 77 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

The first time I visited the Iron Rabbit, I was impressed. The food was great and the service friendly and unintrusive. Yesterday's visit was disappointing. This was my second visit to this place. I'm beginning to believe that their cooks are wizards at some things and not so good at others. I also am beginning to think that there's only... More

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Hoppenings, Manager at The Iron Rabbit Restaurant and Bar, responded to this review
21 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write another review, we are sorry to hear you were disappointed with your recent visit and welcome the feedback. We assure you that we are very open to critique and take great pride in always trying to improve. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with your further about your visit. Please feel... More

Denver, Colorado, United States
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

I stumbled upon this place totally by accident. Based on other reviews I decided to give it a try. I was rewarded with an awesome meal. My server, Joy, was aptly named and very professional. I highly recommend the Iron Rabbit.

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Hoppenings, Manager at The Iron Rabbit Restaurant and Bar, responded to this review
21 April 2013

We’re glad you managed to find us and we’re excited to hear you enjoyed your food and your service as we take great pride in both! Thank you for your visit and your review, we hope to see you again. More

Lacey, WA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

I have never been disappointed since going there two years or more ago. The food is always good, and I enjoy the waitresses who are friendly and add good suggestions of food if you are uncertain. I like to go with certain friends at lunch and we are never rushed. Good place to dine.

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Hoppenings, Manager at The Iron Rabbit Restaurant and Bar, responded to this review
7 April 2013

Thanks for taking the time to write a review! We are happy to hear that you have had consistently good experiences dining with us. You are always welcome to spend as much time as you want when visiting, and it’s great to hear that you never feel rushed. We look forward to seeing you again. More

Lakewood, Washington
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31 reviews 31 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

The staff is very friendly and the service was quick and good. I love places where they refill your drinks without having to ask. I had the Tough Burger, it was excelent, the tomato, and greens were fresh and the blue cheese sause was perfectly tart. My wife had the Irish Death Stew and she really enjoyed it, the stew... More

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Hoppenings, Manager at The Iron Rabbit Restaurant and Bar, responded to this review
7 April 2013

Thank you so much for your review! It is great to hear you enjoyed your food and we always try to use the freshest ingredients possible. We hope to see you again soon! More

Ellensburg, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

This place is a little on the pricey side for my tastes, but has AMAZING hamburgers and fries. Not your average fries, more like jo-jo's but crispy and without the weird spices. Any time I'm in Olympia I try to stop here for a burger.

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Hoppenings, Manager at The Iron Rabbit Restaurant and Bar, responded to this review
22 February 2013

We're so happy to hear that you love our Sicilian Burger, it's definitely a fan favorite over the years, as are our fries. We look forward to seeing you again when you're in Olympia! More

Seattle
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36 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

We met two of our friends for lunch. They'd not been to the Rabbit for a long while, it was the first time for us. While the atmosphere is decidedly 'Typical Restaurant" with booths and tables, the food was much more. The booth we sat in was rather small, and none of us are 'big' people. I ordered the lamb... More

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Hoppenings, Manager at The Iron Rabbit Restaurant and Bar, responded to this review
22 February 2013

Thank you for your thoughtful review. It sounds like you and your guests tried a good selection of our menu offerings. We apologize that your salad was served with onions, but happy to hear it was fixed immediately. We are always happy to have folks hang out for a bit when they're done with their meal, and glad you felt... More

Olympia
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68 reviews 68 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013 via mobile

I had lunch there on Friday without a reservation. I ordered the Garlic French Dip with a coleslaw side dish. The bread was overly toasted and the meat was dry. I'm not sure where the garlic was supposed to be. Overall, the FD was okay. However, the slaw was old, lifeless and tasteless. The coffee was good as was the... More

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Hoppenings, Manager at The Iron Rabbit Restaurant and Bar, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Thank you for your review and feedback. We apologize that the French Dip and Coleslaw did not meet your expectations. We appreciate our guest's feedback, and would like the opportunity to speak with you further. Please feel free to contact us at info@ironrabbit.net . Thank you again for your thoughts, and we hope you'll come in again. More

Seattle, Washington
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9 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Surprised by the more formal feeling last time I visited Iron Rabbit. It could have been because it was New Year's Eve! Each meal has been very good, pleasant to look at, and fairly priced. We like to eat in the bar where it is more private than the wide open dining room. Our servers were excellent and well versed... More

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Hoppenings, Manager at The Iron Rabbit Restaurant and Bar, responded to this review
14 January 2013

Thank you for your great review! It's great to hear that you ended 2012/started 2013 with us, and we're glad you enjoyed your visit. The bar tends to have that more cozy vibe than the dining room, and is perfect for date night. We hope your 2013 is starting off great, and we look forward to seeing you and your... More

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