Best of Olympia 2012 Food & Drink: Readers pick Quality Burrito, The Brotherhood Lounge, Old School Pizzeria, Eastside Big Tom, Swing Wine Bar and Cafe and more ...

Weekly Volcano readers pick the best food and drink in Thurston County

By Volcano Staff on February 20, 2012

The entire Best of Olympia 2012 issue is in the Guides section at weeklyvolcano.com.

The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the Best of Olympia 2012 Readers' Poll. You are the best.

Best Restaurant: Quality Burrito

Best Restaurant Server: Kelly Alkire at Tofu Hut

Best Happy Hour: The Brotherhood Lounge

Best Pizza: Old School Pizzeria

Best Sushi: Koibito Sushi

Best Pho: Little Da Nang

Best Taco: Quality Burrito

Best Burger: Eastside Big Tom

Best Sandwich: Meconi's Italian Subs

Best Thai Food: The Lemongrass Restaurant

Best Chinese:  Emperor's Palace

Best Mexican: El Sarape Family Mexican Restaurant

Best Lunch: 5th Avenue Sandwich Shop

Best Buffet: Main Chinese Buffet

Best Italian Restaurant: Trinacria Ristorante Italiano

Best Beer: Fish Brewing Co. and The Fish Tale Brew Pub

Best Cocktails: Quality Burrito

Best Wine Selection: Swing Wine Bar and Cafe

Best All-Around Bar: The Brotherhood Lounge

Best Dive Bar: The Brotherhood Lounge

Best Bartender: Andy Geertsen at The Eastside Club Tavern

Best Seafood: Anthony's Homeport Olympia

Best Barbecue: Southbay Dickerson's BBQ

Best Bar Food: The Fish Tale Brew Pub

Best Steak: Outback Steakhouse and Ricardo's Restaurant (tie)

Best Doughnuts: Twister Donuts

Best Coffee: Olympia Coffee Roasters

Best Barista: Angie Dalton at Caffe Vita

Best Tea: Tea Lady

Best Pastries: The Bread Peddler

Best Breakfast: Darby's Cafe

Best Dessert: The Bearded Lady Food Co.

Best Bakery: The Bread Peddler

Best Late-Night Food: Quality Burrito

Best Vegan Menu: Le Voyeur