Budd Bay Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Budd Bay Cafe, a charming eatery nestled along the waterfront at 525 Columbia St NW in Olympia, WA. This beloved cafe specializes in sandwiches and seafood, offering a vibrant menu that caters to various tastes, including many vegetarian options. Signature dishes such as the Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Pate and the acclaimed New England Style Clam Chowder showcase the fresh, coastal flavors that define this establishment.
For those seeking heartier fare, the Budd Bay Signature Burger and Wasabi Grilled Tuna Burger provide a delightful twist on classic favorites. The inviting atmosphere, combined with outdoor seating and splendid marina views, creates a perfect backdrop for any meal—whether it’s a casual lunch or a celebratory dinner. Budd Bay Cafe is not just a dining destination; it’s a culinary experience waiting to be savored!
Dinner Appetizers
Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Pate
Capers, chives, fresh basil, olives, cucumber, crostini.
Cajun Spiced Calamari
Breaded and deep fried, served with garlic aioli.
Sesame Yellow Fin Tuna
Sesame crusted, seared rare and served chilled with sesame aioli, wasabi cream, arugula.
Our Award-Winning New England Style Clam Chowder
A thick hearty soup consisting of clams, potatoes, onions within a milk or cream base
Budd Bay Caesar Salad
Traditional caesar dressing, romaine, croutons, parmesan.
Iceberg Wedge Salad
An old school classic with bacon, tomato, gorgonzola and blue cheese dressing.
Marinated Flank Steak Salad
Over mixed greens with tomato vinaigrette, blue cheese crumbles, avocado, tomato and red onion.
Sauted Seafood Salad
Shrimp, cod and salmon sauted with bacon, onion, seasonal vegetables, sherry vinegar and butter. Served over spinach or romaine.
Dinner Salads
Dinner Sandwiches
Budd Bay Signature Burger
Ground short rib & brisket patty, mayo, cheddar.
Southwest Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chipotle mayo, avocado, red peppers, pepper jack.
Carnitas Torta
Pork shoulder, chipotle mayo, avo and vin slaw.
Wasabi Grilled Tuna Burger
Wasabi mayo, pickled onion and vinaigrette slaw.
Cod & Chips
Prawn & Chips
Fried Seafood Combo & Chips
Cod, clam strips and tiger prawns.
Dinner Fried Seafood
Dinner Entrees
Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi pasta, three cheese cream sauce, bacon onions and garlic.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Garlic-parmesan cream sauce tossed with fresh basil, served with your choice of grilled flank steak, chicken breast or tiger prawns.
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Gorgonzola cream sauce with candied pecans and fresh basil.
Budd Bay Signature Salmon
8oz. filet with your choice of preparation; blackened, grilled with tri-citrus butter or soy glazed with wasabi cream.
Dungeness Crab Cakes
Served with rice pilaf, fresh vegetables and roasted red pepper sauce.
Budd Bay Hand Cut Choice Steak Selections
Served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes, vegetables and mushroom-balsamic cream.