Fish and chips! Malted vinegar! The Union Jack and God Save the Queen! Well OK not that last part. But the rest of it fits! The chowder is good too. Only cons are that the standing room only line can get quite crowded and they don't have any modern way of tracking orders. I've seen more than a few customers get passed over or forgotten. Also, make sure that if you order something for the ferry, CALL AHEAD or arrive well before your departure time (as in, more than 20 min before). Otherwise, you might just get caught! read more

We are big fans of Ivar's. I began going to the "big" restaurant on the Sound in Seattle in the 60's. When the Seafood Bars opened we enjoyed them often. Mind you, we are from San Diego, good seafood there but not Ivar's. After arriving at Sea-Tac we drove to Tacoma for lunch at Ivar's on the way to Port Townsend. The meal was perfect - great chowder, fish and chips. Today we visited Ivar's for the second time this week. We met our kids and grandkids at the Mukilteo Landing Seafood Bar for lunch to carry over to the beach park. We were very disappointed. Our five-piece fish and chips were greasy, drenched in oil, the batter fell off the fish, the chips were soggy and the fish had broken into many small pieces. It was clear the oil in which the fish and chips were fired was not hot enough. The oil should be at least 310 degrees F. I hope the manager there reads this critique and takes steps to ensure their fish and chips return to greatness. Here's hoping. read more

Now, I am a Clam Chowder snob - it's true ... I wanted to see if Ivar's was as good as I remembered and I have to say - I even had to try it on an 88 degree day! It did not disappoint - I found it to be rich, creamy, full of flavor and definitely worth it whilst waiting for the ferry!!! If you've got a long wait - it's nice to walk out on the deck behind the restaurant, too! read more

This is by far the best Ivars I've been to. Service is quick and excellent. Usually get the chowder w/ halibut and chips and they never disappoint. read more

If you think you'll save money by ordering from the Seafood "Bar" outside, forget it; just go inside! I ordered 2 of the 5-piece Fish 'n' Chips + 1 soda. It came to $26+. There's a little seating area off the sidewalk, but it's swarming with flies. For the same price, maybe a few bucks more - just go inside the main restaurant and enjoy a fly-free beautiful view with air-conditioning and full service. It never pays to be cheap. PS: No access to restrooms from the Seafood Bar. read more

I was contacted by the store manager apologizing for the incident. He said his server didn't handle the situation properly and it is an isolated incident. I didn't expect the manager to contact me, so it was a pleasant surprise. I also received some kind of moronic email ranting from presumably the server's boyfriend. While I think he needs to get a life, I do feel I didn't have to refer to the server by her first name on Yelp. Therefore I'm going to block out her name from my original entry. read more

In this age of masking and social distancing, it presents unique challenges for restauranteurs. Ivars is no exception. However, because of limited seating and having to reserve a table days in advance, when you arrive and they have no record of our 7:30pm reservation, they refused to seat us. The hostess had the gaul to actually argue with us. This was an extreme customer service fail. We spent the next hour hunting around for another place to eat and didn't get dinner until 9pm. Simply inexcusable. read more

another recommendation by andrew zimmern waited less than 5 min for a table to eat lunch. our server: Luis seated near the window to view the water & ferry coming & going. ordered: knife & fork salad: Local Bibb lettuce, sliced apples, shaved red onion, carrot, candied walnuts, bacon, bleu cheese dressing, Oregonzola crumbles house salad crispy calamari: Seasoned rice flour, spicy house-made chipotle-lime aioli, crispy spinach leaves seared scallops w/Baby arugula, bacon-onion jam, citrus vinaigrette bowl of clam chowder: Northwest-style white clam chowder, bacon cup of bisque Northwest Crab Cakes: Dungeness and Snow crab, tangerine butter sauce, Jasmine rice, market vegetable iver's famous fish & chips (cod & halibut) luis was provided excellent service & actually asked us when we wanted our food to be served (salads, soups,) fresh seafood cooked to perfection; compliments to the chef's our only disappointment was the bisque; wasn't as flavorful service: 5 food: 5 would come back again when visiting seattle read more

This review is for the Ivar's pick-up location facing the ferry line. I struggled with 4 or 3 stars on this one and finally succumbed to 3 due to price. I can't say I blame them for having higher-than-normal pricing. After all, this is a tantalizing, well-located storefront facing the waiting-for-the-ferry crowd. My issue is that I'm never waiting for the ferry - I'm over at the state park with the family. Note: the Entertainment Book (2011) has a $5 off any $15 or more purchase. That made it "worth it" on this day. I saw no obvious signs of cleanliness issues, although the Snohomish County Health Report does show 2 critical violations: 1 in 2009, and 1 in June of 2010. On this day they were friendly and fast. They do try to "upsell" and ask if you want drinks but they don't push it further than that. Fun fact: bottled water ($1.99) is more than milk ($1.69). Wow, that's a first. We got the salmon fish and chips and they were yummy. At $9 each, you might walk away grumbling as the serving size isn't that big. That's okay, you can just steal a bunch of tartar sauce and water cups (j/k). WARNING! The second you walk towards the state park with your grub you'll be attacked by a variety of birds. I think they should be featured on that History Channel show Gangland. There's always some type of nasty bird leader depending on which gang you're dealing with; the seagulls, pigeons, or crows. The seagulls tend to reign supreme due to sheer numbers, but the crows can hold their own. The pigeons are just sneaky bastards. Once they rob their unsuspecting victim of their steaming grub, they proceed to send in the "street soldiers" to crap on you. I had unhealthy visions of spraying all 3 gangs with a water cannon, then running over them with a John Deere harvester. read more

For those of you wanting a casual spot or a quick bite to go, Ivar's gives you the taste of best-in-class Puget Sound fish at a handy walk-up location next to their flagship waterfront Restaurant in Mukilteo. We've been hearing our newfound friends rave about this place. Having relocated from the land of Long John Silvers and greasy, muddy Gulf Coast seafood, we had no idea what to expect from the Sound's 75 year old gold standard of fish. By the way, we moved here only 3 months ago. And we waited 3 months too long to try this place! Ivar's trademark fish and chips are.....WOW! Flaky fresh fillets lightly battered let the tender meat speak for itself. Add a couple shakes of malt vinegar for a zesty flavor. Chips (fries) are homemade delish! And then there are the salmon fillets. My daughter had those, and I have truly never tasted anything like it! The smaller 3 piece order is a hearty enough meal, especially for a lunch. Then there is the clam chowder. This is food for the gods! This is chowder perfection. And yes, i've had Skipper's chowder before to compare. Albeit better than what I had to choose from in Texas, but a sad, distant 2nd place to Ivar's chowder. Let me spell it out for you: THIS SH1T IS FREAKING AWESOME! In our previoius lives, our fish choices were limited to Long John Silvers, Captain D's, and various dine-in seafood chains that ship their frozen fish in to the masses (hello, Joe's Crab Shack!). Ivar's isn't about variety. It is about fish.....AND chowder.....perfection! Again, let me remind you that I'm not reviewing the upscale dine-in Ivar's at Mukilteo Landing, which is next door. This is a review of the Ivar's Seafood Bar, the walk-up location at the corner. The perfect stop for a to-go order or a casual dine-in thanks to their small self-serve dining room. Kinda makes me want to go throw mud at a LJS sign. haha read more

The seafood is super fresh, no fishy smell/taste, and it was perfectly cooked. As soon as we checked in with the host we are seated right away. All the staff are friendly. Beautiful ambiance, looking out the ocean with some seagulls hanging around. read more

So awesome when you're waiting for the ferry! I get the prawns and chips. I wish they had a prawns and chips and clam chowder combo. Instead I buy everything (spending a fortune), and end up either eating too much or wasting a bunch. Love to my Washington peeps, it's hilarious watching everyone rush to the soft serve in their shorts and flip flops when it's only 72 degrees out. Brrrr! I've never tried it; it's always too cold out. read more

Very well managed fish bar with an excellent staff. Great customer service. The food is always fresh and tasty.

Was told by some locals to go here to get some of the best white chowder in town. It did not disappoint. Grab your food to go and sit next to the water up the block on one of the benches in the nearby park. read more

I love king crab legs and Ivars has them all the time and they are to die for. I've been here three times and have only gotten the legs because they are so good how can I get anything else since I don't get up here often. They were a perfect meal for the Friday after Thanksgiving. I really splurged this time and got the full pound. I will admit I shared a little bit. I also like the sourdough bread to start. The legs came with red potatoes, very good, and green beans that were too raw for me but I know others like them this way. I wish it wasn't so touristy but it's location so you probably can't get around that. I heard some times during the year they have the crab legs on sale so I hope my brother in law invites us up for a visit at that time. read more

Very disappointed last 3 visits to Ivars fish bar. Both mukilteo and the 41st street locations. They over cook our scallops orders and clans. Some orders are Door dash and others have been me picking it up. It's not cheap. read more

I really want to like Ivars but I don't. I got their three piece fish and chips. The fish was rubbery and the flavor, bland. The fries were standard restaurant fare. The only bit impressive about this Ivars is their service. I went on a sunny day and the area was very busy. The workers didn't bat an eyelash and managed the crowd impressively. They are crazy efficient. I will probably try their soft serve ice cream but I'm not down for their hot food items. This is a place I would otherwise never come back to. read more

Awesome! You phone in your order while you're driving past the Boeing plant, by the time you pay for your ferry ticket you have just enough time to send the kid over to the counter to pick up the lunch. Piping hot. Fish and chips were great! Fresh cod, halibut. Hubby was happy lots of tartar sauce in the bag. Enough time to eat our lunch, and drive off the ferry in Clinton ;) read more

Love this Ivar's on the waterfront. They have tables indoors, next to the window where you order. The dining area was clean when we were there, the workers were friendly & the food awesome. I love the jumbo shrimp & you have to get Ivar's clam chowder because it's fantastic! I've come here once in a while for years & it's always the same good quality. read more

Their Clam Chowder has bacon in it, so I opted for the Salmon Chowder. My friend who is a local wasn't really pumped on eating here, but I thought the Salmon Chowder was really good and so did my boyfriend. The service was great as well. It was overcast and a bit chilly, so it really hit the spot. read more

If you haven't been here, you're missing out. Period. Best time to eat? Anytime!! Going to the beach? Get Ivar's. Watching the sunset or waves? Get Ivar's. Waiting hours in the ferry line? GO GET SOME IVAR'S! There's never a wrong time for them. Fish? Check. Fries? Absolutely. Ice cream? Even in the rain, that shouldn't stop you! In fact, the most disappointing this about this is that I'm not at Ivar's eating their food right now. But I have a fair excuse, my mouth is watering from another state daydreaming about Ivar's. Which is totally normal, duh. read more

For a seafood bar at the ferry, Ivar's is fair: the food and selection as expected (okay)--but I only reserve ordering here for periods of grave hunger and desperation. Service is friendly (enough), but a tad inefficient, leading to lines during peak ferry times. Call in to expedite your order (see my tip for the tele. #)--you can always call on your way to the ferry (hands-free of course!). I've seen a few people caught in line during ferry loading--don't let this happen to you! read more

Ivar's Fish Bar - Typical scene on an overcast January day - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

The best fish So great Good value Nice atmosphere Will be back Can't wait for spring sunsets are amazing at the restaurant read more

Busy location. Employees are super nice and food is ready in minutes. I got the chowder and it was the perfect temperature. The fries are crunchy and yummy. The bread bowl was so warm. You can sit on the benches next to it too or walk over to the beach to eat. read more

There is a street side and sit down restaurant side by side. The locals purchase from the street fish bar. Tops for fish n chips plus deep fried scallops or anything else. Steamers with coconut lime curry is to die for. You will drink the broth. It's that good. read more

The lady taking orders outside was very rude. She was abrupt and assumed we knew their protocol for ordering.

Still great food. Just like the original down by piers on the waterfront in Seattle. Super service and very nice people. I guess if it does get busy you should plan for some social distancing, not like the old days. Everything tastes great. Easy parking near the ferry terminals and if once you get your food, you can drive down to lighthouse to eat. Weekends could be busy but we were down there on a Monday so not very busy at all. If you like fish and chips, this place is one of the good ones. read more

Delicious!! My family went so we pretty much all got to try a little of everything. The clam chowder was amazing and my favorite of everything. Beautiful location right by the ferrie. I will visit here again next time I am in Washington!! read more

My number one rated fish and chips. Always good, always consistent. It's not cheap but that's just something I've become used to over the years. I always kinda hope I miss the ferry so I have time to grab a "double" (5 piece). Recently tried the Cajun and that was tasty too. Either way order extra crispy. Love Ivar's! read more

This joint only gets one star because the view is off the hook. We sat outside preserved and then were told we would not be served any alcohol!!!!! We had already sent the one drunk member away in an Uber! After a several minutes we approached the manager and told her that we were leaving but wanted to pay. She then retorted that there had been a mix up and our order had never been turned in! Fuck this place. Go to Diamond Knot! I would have went with zero stars if I could have!!! read more

The food is great. However, I can't say the same about the customer service. The person ringing my order misheard me and charged me for a different item, amounting to to a $0.23 difference. (I spent over $20) Their mistake, not mine, considering that the person ringing me up failed to confirm my order. And the cashier asked me for the $.23 and after I told them I didn't have cash she charged my card for the amount. Ew. SO tacky! I mean, I have the money but damn... read more

I LOVE Ivar's! This pregnant woman has been craving clam chowder like crazy, and their chowder is seriously the best. I like that it's outside and you can find a place to sit down by the water. We did go inside our first time here. It was nice, but it was hot in there and also they charge a lot more inside than they do outside. You're paying for dinner rolls, water, and a server. If that's something you want, go for it! But if you're just there for fish & chips and chowder, stick to the bar outside. Even when there's a line, it moves quickly! read more

I've been to Ivar's two times so far. Service is efficient and really good. First time I went there, I ordered crispy calamari as appetize, and it was delicious!! The portion was really big, it was fresh and tasty. For the main course, I ordered Taste of the Northwest, and it was very good! I don't really like chili sauce, but this one was delicious. Maybe the orange gave the special "sparkle" to it:) Last time I went there, I skipped the appetize, because I wanted to actually eat my meal. So I ordered Classic Mukilteo Seafood Sauté. It was really good! Variety of fish, seashells, shrimp... FABULOUS! I recommend it to everyone who likes fish and seafood in general! You won't regret it! read more

Just had a quick order of fries here over the weekend and they were delicious. Hot, made to order. Wish they had little containers of malt vinegar to take with us back to the car though. $6 for a pop and fries is a little steep but I guess this is Seattle. read more

Loved it!! The food's, gr8t and so is the service. I, even got a smile from my server so that was gr8t

I love Ivar's! We had planned to go to the one on the Seattle pier, but it was packed on a sunny Saturday afternoon.. So on to Mukilteo. I should have braved the crowds... This location was so dirty! My 10 year old sister came out of the dining area while I was ordering to tell me, "I really don't want to eat here. It's so gross. There is food on the floor and flies everywhere." We did eat there, but I had brought someone from out of town and he was less than impressed. The food was also overcooked. Blech. read more

I ordered halibut from the menu. It was three piece and potatoes fries. Nothing great or special about it. Over rated and over priced.

Three of us stopped in for lunch before catching the ferry at the recommendation of a friend. Calamari appetizer was delicious- some of the best we've had. Fish and chips were good- above average, but not by a ton. Same with the chowder- good. Crab and shrimp melt was very good. Downhill from there. I had the blue cheese salad and it was SO bland and nothing more than 5 romaine hearts and 5 slices of apple. $5 extra for chicken. So for a $14+ salad, it was WAY disappointing. Would never order again. Overall, seafood dishes were good, but nothing to write home about and definitely overpriced for the quality and portions. Waitress was friendly, though a bit inattentive. Fine for a meal if you really need one, but we will likely look elsewhere. read more

Good service, kinda phony. Had to ask for my steak to be cooked more, but it was nice and tender. No flavor though. Good potatoes and vegetables. Pricey for the quality of food, but beautiful view. Always get window seat. read more

ate here several times..this review for the outdoor bar thingy everything deep fried and comes with chips..bleh ultra fatty status...ask for salad instead of chips oysters, fish, halibut, salmon all decent...but i think the kind of fish you have less noticeable when deep fried had the salmon chowder also, which also decent i got a couple shakes here too..which were only ok read more