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Olympic Provisions Northwest
Olympic Provisions Northwest is the convivial west-side answer to our intimate Southeast location. Marked by a string of patio lights on an otherwise industrial stretch of NW Thurman, OPNW offers a menu of lovely rustic European-inspired fare in a warm, windowed setting, accentuated by our antique French rotisserie.
Thomas Keller-trained Colin Stafford comes to Olympic Provisions Northwest after serving as the Sous Chef for Alex Yoder at our southeast location since March of 2011. It was Stafford’s stint at Bouchon, the sister of Thomas Keller’s legendary restaurant French Laundry, where Stafford learned the meticulousness and attention to detail that instilled in him to make every dish the best he possibly can.
Come in to OPNW for happy hour and warm yourself with a few of our craft cocktails. You’ll find yourself staying for dinner amongst a friendly crowd, where you might hear the strains of old funk and soul mixed with blues and local bands.
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Thomas Keller-trained Colin Stafford comes to Olympic Provisions Northwest after serving as the Sous Chef for Alex Yoder at our southeast location since March of 2011. It was Stafford’s stint at Bouchon, the sister of Thomas Keller’s legendary restaurant French Laundry, where Stafford learned the meticulousness and attention to detail that instilled in him to make every dish the best he possibly can.
Come in to OPNW for happy hour and warm yourself with a few of our craft cocktails. You’ll find yourself staying for dinner amongst a friendly crowd, where you might hear the strains of old funk and soul mixed with blues and local bands.
59 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 59 reviews
5 stars
(28)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(51)
- neighborhood gem(37)
- notable wine list(16)
- special occasion(11)
- good for groups(10)
- great for lunch(10)
Olympic Provisions Northwest Reviews List
Review 1 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is the second time we have been to Olympic Provisions. The second was as good as the first. We had the three course meal and it was wonderful. Flavors were spot on. The dessert plate served on a small wooden tray was exceptional."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the Best in PDX
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Olympic Provisions is one of my favorite restaurants in Portland. The food is excellent along with the service. This NW location is smaller than the SE location, but provides an intimate atmosphere. Highly recommended!"
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a wonderful place to get cured meats; my Bratwurst was the best ever. The potato salad was heavy but full of flavor; it could be a delicious meal in itself. The servers are attentive; the atmosphere is very casual, deli like. The wine list is extensive and fairly expensive. The prime rib looked fabulous."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First night in town! What a unique and yummy experience !"
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful Neighborhood Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Between the four of us, we had the salmon, the meatballs and the pasta. All of it was mouth watering. The service was excellent. It was a little loud (so would not be your quiet romantic evening place) , but was perfect for the energy of our group."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Meat is good!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything that we ordered was fantastic - spot on! Two of us shared meat/cheese board and a chacouterie plate. Plenty of food! Cocktails were perfect. We will go back!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome, just what Portland needs!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We absolutely love our experience at O.P.! Would definitely bring visitors from overseas and friends."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 8 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
If you love meat or just good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you love meat or just good food, this is the place you should check out. Tucked in the corner of NW 17th and Thurman, but the food is tasty and vibe is urban hip."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
'Community table seating'
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"'Community table seating' understood, as we were prepped via watching a Portlandia skit, but, aren't wild about the concept, and wasn't really req'd here (they have the space to set up separate tables. Ravioli, too 'plain', needs a redo. Wine list very euro / limited. Please expand to include Walla Walla and Alexander Valley CA wines. They're very affordable, and blow away euro and Argetinian wines. Guys... Its so easy. Overall, love the neighborhood, great setting, but more approachable dishes and wines please. Keep a hopeful watch."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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Review 10 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful wonderful wonderful!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful wonderful wonderful!!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We ordered the Spanish Board
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"We ordered the Spanish Board & fell in love with the Spanish ham, fresh chorizo, and Majorerra cheese. Of course the Charcuterie was amazing; it's what they do, but you would be remissed if you didn't try an entree. The roast pork loin with crispy potatoes, cornichons and mustard sauce was excellent."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 12 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food & great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food & great service. We will definitely be going back!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Though many of the tables
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Though many of the tables are communal, we sat at a table for two. The restaurant is small and the beautiful meat counter and cooking area are visible from most tables. We were there early so it was not noisy but I would imagine, with all of the hard surfaces, when they are really busy, it could get very noisy. Our server was very knowledgeable, checking on cocktail ingredients for us and even bringing us a taste of the components. Dinner was wonderful. Each item on the Spanish board was delicious--with 4 different meats, a cheese almonds and roasted peppers and most generous. Butter lettuce salad was beautiful, fresh and lightly but flavorfully dressed. Mussels were perfectly prepared in a rich and flavorful broth. A great evening."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I grew up in an Italian deli,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I grew up in an Italian deli, this place was a trip down memory lane (or flavors more like it). We ordered the "Whole Pig board", a board of Idiazabal (Spanish sheep cheese). As a side we had "Mixed Greens" (fines herbes, shallot, aged goat cheese, red wine vinaigrette). Everything was delish.
I was impressed by their wine selection. The mixed drinks looked interesting as well.
For dessert we had the "Chocolate Ménage a Trois" (A nut brittle, a flour less dark chocolate cake and my favorite a white chocolate custard with crushed cocoa nibs on top). The custard had nutmeg and other spices and it was super velvety. I accompanied it with a glass of Kopke Colheita Port 1989 (tasted like walnuts). Will definitely go back."
I was impressed by their wine selection. The mixed drinks looked interesting as well.
For dessert we had the "Chocolate Ménage a Trois" (A nut brittle, a flour less dark chocolate cake and my favorite a white chocolate custard with crushed cocoa nibs on top). The custard had nutmeg and other spices and it was super velvety. I accompanied it with a glass of Kopke Colheita Port 1989 (tasted like walnuts). Will definitely go back."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 15 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best bratwurst in town~
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our third visit within a few months span, and the food and service have been outstanding each visit. We are from Cincinnati (aka. Porkopolis), and have been out here about 2 years. We hadn't found a bratwurst that came close to a Cincy variety until we ate here. Yummy! A definite rival! All the sausages we've tried here have been great. We'll be back, no doubt!!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We ended up not staying.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ended up not staying. I made a reservation for a table for two on Open Table, and when we arrived we were offered two seats at a large table where a large group were already eating, or two seats at a bar. Since there was no warning in the description on their web site or Open Table that was very poor form, and ruined our evening. We scrambled on a Saturday night to find somewhere else where we could eat and talk in private. We won't be back."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
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Review 17 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
If you want to step out of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you want to step out of your comfort zone a little this is the place for you. Amazing good from top to bottom. Love the meat & cheese boards I have had them all and each are so amazingly different yet all are fantastic. This is a place where great food, great service and great drinks all come together."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
If you like meat, this is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you like meat, this is the place to go. Service is laid back but professional, their meat boards are terrific and any entree is fantastic. Great first date place."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2007
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Review 19 for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The staff was very welcoming,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The staff was very welcoming, and even remembered from my reservation request that we were celebrating a birthday. The charcuterie was delicious (the dessert was too!)! The ambience feels as if you're sitting right with the chefs -- it's very intimate and lovely for a date or gathering with friends. Thanks for a great evening!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Olympic Provisions Northwest
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic