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Centennial Afternoon Tea - Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic, Seattle, WA

Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

4.7 (509)
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101

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Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

4.7
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
Downtown

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Join us in the Fairmont Olympic Lobby Lounge for Centennial Afternoon Tea, celebrating 100 years of timeless elegance. Enjoy tea Fridays from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Savor traditional favorites and iconic menu items spanning decades, including our signature scones, finger sandwiches and dessert.

We also featuring a special Little Kings and Queens Menu. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available. Price excludes tax, gratuity, and valet parking. For parties of eight or more, please email PrivateDiningSea@Fairmont.com.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 1:00 pm–3:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eraj Jayawickreme
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we offer versatile options to accommodate your private event. For more intimate affairs, consider The Petite, designed for gatherings of up to 14 guests. If you're hosting a grand event, explore the spacious and elegant setting of The Centerpiece, perfect for up to 20 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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4.7

4.7
(509)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic offers a delightful experience with "amazing" service and "exceptional" food, especially the pastries. The ambiance is "wonderful" and suitable for celebrations, with servers like David and Shelby enhancing the visit with their knowledge and warmth. While some found it pricey, many deemed it "worth every penny."
509 Reviews
  1. Samantha

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was so kind and conversational but also allowed us to enjoy our own company. The food was incredible and the tea was delicious! Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to get lost in relaxation!

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  2. Erica

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shuckers for dinner was wonderful, afternoon tea at the fairmont was amazing. We enjoyed our stay and will visit again!

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  3. Amandeep

    Calgary1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great! The cakes were alittle dry, tea sandwiches were delicious. Overall was okay for 88 per person.

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  4. Ciara

    Seattle14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice experience overall with friendly service but we expected a more elevated food experience. The food is basic and uninspired.

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  5. Katharine

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The tea and food were excellent, but the service was extremely slow throughout the meal, and we struggled to find anyone to help us pay our bill when we were ready to leave. We had to pick up our young kids from school, so it was a bit stressful at the end, as a result.

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  6. Miko

    Portland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 4, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was lovely. The waiter and waitress were wonderful, the seats and tables and everything was great. People were having a great time and so did my friend and I! Food was ok. Good but not high end especially the top tier, sweets.

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  7. Laura

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really liked our experience. We had high tea and celebrated my son’s entry into kindergarten. It was a nice balance of being kid friendly and providing an elevated moment. The food was delicious and the tea suggestions were great. We hope to do this every year before another school year begins.

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  8. Ann

    Seattle15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tea at the Fairmont is so nice, yes, its expensive, but worth every penny to sit and have "Lady Time" with my girlfriends. It's like stepping into a different time.

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  9. Laura Gold

    Portland28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, relaxing high tea experience. Very lovely.

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  10. Genny Gold

    Toronto29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, tea, ambiance. We had trouble initial getting seated for our reservation and kept getting told to see someone else. When we finally got seated and served, it was great.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 1:00 pm–3:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eraj Jayawickreme
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we offer versatile options to accommodate your private event. For more intimate affairs, consider The Petite, designed for gatherings of up to 14 guests. If you're hosting a grand event, explore the spacious and elegant setting of The Centerpiece, perfect for up to 20 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Afternoon Tea is best on weekend afternoons, service runs Saturday–Sunday 11:00–3:30 (Fridays 1:00–3:30), and many guests praise the tea and cozy library seating as a lovely, relaxed experience.

Yes, Afternoon Tea offers a Little Kings and Queens Menu and a children's price ($45 for ages 12 and under), and families report the staff and kids’ offerings are welcoming and well suited for children.

Weekends are the signature time, Saturday and Sunday afternoons are when the hotel runs its tea service, and many guests report great weekend experiences.

The Afternoon Tea tiers are substantial, reviewers regularly say the service left them comfortably full and that the towers even filled up younger diners.

Yes, Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic is a lovely choice for a special outing, with many guests praising its elegant, intimate ambience and using it for celebratory couple visits.

Yes, the Centennial Afternoon Tea lists vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, and for parties of eight or more the description asks you to email PrivateDiningSea@Fairmont.com to discuss arrangements.

Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic is a timeless, elegant lobby-and-library experience, refined and cozy, with guests praising the gracious, attentive service and intimate library seating.

Smart casual, think polished but relaxed; many guests treat this afternoon tea as a special-occasion outing and often dress up a touch for birthdays and celebrations.

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Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

4.7
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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