Olympia Tea Room

Olympia Tea Room Review

Opened in 1916 as an ice cream parlor and overlooking the water, the Olympia has become one of South County's most celebrated dining options. Varnished wood booths and a soda fountain behind a long marble counter echo the restaurant's rich history. The kitchen prepares a mix of modern and traditional dishes, many with Italian and French influences, such as lamb shanks, gnocchi in Asiago cream sauce, and lobster salad. Save room for the "world-famous Avondale swan" dessert—a fantasy of ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and puff pastry.