Arrived within an hour of closing time wanting to sit outside on a windy but sunny summer evening. The waiter was about to leave but then realized we wanted drinks and food so she turned on the tip charm. Yay! We are trying everyone's clam chowder and fish and chips. The clam chowder was deliciously adequate. Maybe with some sourdough? Alas... The fish n chips were breaded and not battered. I don't care how long you've been a restaurant, once a better prep comes along you shift and elevate. The chips didn't come with malt vinegar --although I did see it when we left :/ I shouldn't have to ask. The on tap beer definitely needed an upgrade. Waiter wasn't very educated on beers. View 100! Service 85. Food 84. read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Ferry - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

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I'm honestly torn on how to feel about this place. On one hand, it's nostalgic -- I grew up coming here for family gatherings. But like a lot of businesses, it seems like they either struggled through Covid or found comfort in mediocrity once Covid gave them an excuse to. The service was disappointing, especially for a slow 3pm afternoon. Staff seemed like they just didn't care -- pay them more. Every little thing comes with an extra charge now, and the food doesn't meet the standard it used to. The fish and chips were unseasoned and poorly breaded. The crab cakes were good, but everything else fell flat. When two people spend upwards of $100 on a meal, the least you can expect is a waitress who checks on you more than once and refills your water glass. I don't know. I guess I'm just disappointed. Lastly, they placed a couple (us) in a room with a party of 10 people. There were plenty of seats through out the windows and they sat us here. Very odd. read more

Located right on the waterfront, Ivar's Mukilteo Landing is a great place to relax with a drink, enjoy beautiful bay views, and savor fresh seafood. The setting is hard to beat, especially on a nice day when you can take in the scenery while dining. The seafood was exceptionally fresh and flavorful, and the overall food quality was excellent. Service was attentive, and the atmosphere made for a memorable dining experience. Prices are on the higher side, but the location and quality help justify the cost. The desserts, however, were underwhelming and can be skipped. Overall, it's a fantastic spot for seafood lovers looking for great views and a classic Pacific Northwest dining experience. read more

Came back to this establishment after a year had past for another birthday. I love seafood, but for some reason this menu did not really excite me that much. Food was definitely better this time around. I opted with the seafood salad, which was what it sounded like. The one thing that stood out to me were the smoked scallops, which I could have just ate a whole plate of. There was a fair amount of seafood amongst the plate. Tip: Mondays are half price bottled wine, which was probably the best deal of the night. Now for my salad and bowl of soup I think was around $50+. I'm not afraid to spending money, but I can say you must be paying for the view, and I get it. But the overall price we paid. Idk. The service was a glaring issue, in which I think there were a total of maybe 10 tables that were taken in the whole restaurant. The server was nice enough, but not attentive at all. Now I'm not going to lie the birthday boy set up his dinner for 7pm on a Monday. We did not know that Ivars closed at 8....and no one even told us at any point. I get this was to be polite, but had we known we probably would have been out of there a lot earlier. We did end up leaving at 10 to 9, but probably could have been gone a lot earlier had anyone mentioned that they closed at 8 or we didn't have to wait for our bill for 20+ minutes. I did feel bad after knowing we stayed so late, but like I said there was a definite lack of communication. Also one last thing. Charging for the bread, I don't know if that's new, but seems rather silly to me. I feel like I'm being generous with the 4 star review, in actuality closer to 3.5, I just feel bad making them stay until after close. read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Crab stuffed halibut - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

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This place is much more for the view than the food. Our server was great, but they were trying a new menu and my parties dish came out wrong twice. It was comped so they did take care of the issue. I would recommend grabbing good at the walk up and eating outside if the weather is nice rather than sitting down for dinner in the restaurant read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Linguine - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

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I was visiting Seattle and happened upon this restaurant. This restaurant has a great view of the bay so you can eat while enjoying an amazing view. There was plenty of indoor seating so reservations aren't super necessary while dining here. For the entree I got the Alaska halibut and prawn dup. The prawns were delicious and perfectly cooked. They were topped with this sun dried tomato and artichoke cream sauce that was super rich and added a great depth of flavor. The halibut was a little dry, and I didn't end up finishing the whole fish but I cleaned my plate of the prawns. We also got the calamari. Calamari is a 3/5. I've had better calamari at other places for a cheaper price, but not bad. Service here is amazing. I loved the wait staff. I wish I remembered the name of our waitress but every staff here is so sweet and kind. I can't wait to return here for the warm hospitality. read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Alaska Halibut and Prawn Duo - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

The chowder and fish and chips were great. The rest of the experience not so much. I ordered the new seafood cocktail. Not at all what was described on the menu (shellfish and cocktail sauce), it was sitting in Thai sweet chili sauce. Not what I ordered, not what I wanted. A friend ordered the seafood linguini. Again, not at all as described on the menu, it has a lot of heavy cream sauce. Another friend had the crab cakes, and there was so much mayo(?) and fillers, couldn't find any crab. The warm rolls were delightful. The service was very slow and it was hard to flag down the server. Wouldn't go back. read more

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Its a PNW classic and it always delivers. We made reservations and got a prime dinner table by the window which gave us a great view of the sun setting over the Puget Sound. The menu has a great selection for everyone even the pickiest kids. * Mussels in garlic and wine sauce. This was excellent. Juicy and plump mussels in a delish broth with bread to soak it up. What is there not to like about this combination?! * Crab crusted halibut was delish with a generous serving of fish topped with a perfect crab crust on top. * Alaska sockeye salmon was perfectly cooked and paired well with the sauce. The potato was ok, but would sub it out next time for something else. * Halibut fish and chips was great. Large flakey chucks of hot and most halibut with a crunch. love that it was not greasy at all. I could eat this all day long. * Harissa seared halibut and prawn due was good. The pepper drops did not add much value and would have liked a bit more of the passionfruit sauce otherwise a very strong dish. * Vanilla burnt cream...aka creme brulee...always delivered and had a nice crunch. Enjoyed this. * Chocolate mousse was good as well and rich. paired perfectly with the double espresso. Overall this place is a great PNW dining experience whether you come here for brunch/lunch/dinner. I would not hesitate to come back again. read more

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I called the restaurant before I left my hotel to see if I could bring my 2 pieces of carryon luggage as I was headed to PAE airport after lunch. John the host answered the phone and with no hesitation whatsoever he said sure bring my luggage!!!!! This really impressed me. I arrived by LYFT to the restaurant and the location did not disappoint as it is on the shore of Possession Sound. The interior of the restaurant was warm and welcoming. What a unique place. John sat me by the window facing the Sound. The ferry was passing every few minutes. The view was spectacular!!! My food server Linda M was very prompt and friendly. My beverages arrived quickly. I ordered the fish and chips (cod) and Linda M mentioned the famous clam chowder they serve. Well I ordered a bowl and it was the best clam chowder I had ever tasted !!!! I thanked her for the great recommendation. Soon after my fish and chips arrived and the cod was so most moist and tasty!!!! I highly recommend the clam chowder and the fish and chips !!!!! read more

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Sat promptly, interior had low/cozy lighting with a nice view of the water. Service was good. We started with calamari which had a nice crispy breading. I ordered a 3 piece halibut and chips, halibut was good while the fries were okay, not very crispy. Hubby got a seafood trio that was good just not very much if you're hungry. We ended with the oysters Rockefeller which had good flavor. read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Seafood Trio - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

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Ivar's has been a staple of the Mukilteo waterfront. The restaurant is beautiful inside and has one of the best views. The staff is top notch. Very friendly and definitely a boilerplate for other restaurants. The biggest problem is the food. The menu consists of the same signature dishes they've preparing for years. Not very tasty and mostly bland. Lots of potential, but definitely needs an update. read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Scallops, Crab Cakes, Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

I love Ivars and wanted to finally try one of their sit down restaurants. We got a couple different seafood dishes that our server recommended. All the seafood was super fresh and tasted great! Even with all the food we had, it wasn't heavy at all or overly sauced/seasoned so you could really taste the seafood. The creme brulee was just ok, but you mainly come here for the stunning view and great seafood. Definitely worth a drive to! Apps: Clam Chowder and Steamed Clams and Mussels Entrees: Grilled Salmon and Grilled Sea Bass Dessert: Creme Brûlée read more

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Went Friday night around 400 wasn't busy at all service was so slow ordered half dozen shooter they were huge and tasteless wouldn't order shooters again there. I had a wedge salad it was ok a bowl of steamed clams that were also tasteless and a cup of chowder because I was still hungry it was again tasteless I am not a big fan of going out to eat and leaving like I need to eat dinner if this was my first time going to eat here I would not come back the view was excellent but I would have like something good and tasty not tasteless do better read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Friday at 530 pm nobody here maybe the service should be fast and the food stepped up - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

Beautiful sunset view! Truly enjoyed the clam chowder and fish and chips. Loved that the clam chowder had generous clam chucks! We had a basket of sourdough bread. It was ok. A little too hard and not moist. I'd pass on that next time. My friend had the chicken piccata and gave it a B- Next time, stick to the fresh fish options. Service was great--attentive and polite staff. read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - View from our table at Ivar's. - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

I've been here a few times throughout the years and realized I haven't written a review yet! Ivar's Mukilteo Landing has been great for Happy Hour for my family and bf! As far as I know, we've eaten lunch here before as well but I distinctly remember more of Happy Hour. The hosts are always so friendly as they welcome you in! The staff is attentive and checking in every now and then! Happy Hour is 3-6pm daily and offers a few good menu items. 1) You have got to try the grilled sockeye salmon sandwich! (Literally the BEST salmon sandwich that Ivar's has on their menu!!!) the salmon is cooked well, and with crispy bacon, crispy onion strips, lettuce, tomato on a ciabatta bun...it's *chef's kiss* Flavors are incredible! 2) I also love their mussels in garlic white wine broth, and their seared ahi tuna! The clam chowder is tasty and thick! You receive views of the water and Whidbey island across. The patio is nice to sit by when it's warmer weather -- you get to see the ferry boats pass by in the distance. read more

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So sad... we come here for the GRILLED fish tacos as they are fresh and healthy. Two weeks ago they changed the fish tacos to fried and unhealthy. So are they just throwing frozen fish sticks in the frier. So they not have confidence in the chefs. Sadly we left and won't be coming back. It's such a staple in the mukilteo community. And for a seafood place, they should at least give the option of both read more

3 of us were not very hungry so we shared 2 entrees and an app. Portion size were decent. Crab/lobster cakes: not my favorite, it's much more flat and I thought the curry flavor was interesting but overpowered the seafood taste. My friends liked it though. The seafood salad: this was much better than I expected - the smoked scallops were so good and unique, the little shrimp were interesting to eat. The blackened salmon was on the drier side though. I wanted vegetables which is why I got this and I'd get this again. Northwest fried platter: the cod is fluffier than the halibut. The shrimp and clam strips were both decent too - liked the shrimp more. The fries aren't bad and the platter comes with 2 each of cocktail and tartar sauce. I had a flight special that they were running for Earth Day I think where I picked 3 out of 5 wines. The white blend and malbec I liked, but the merlot was not as good. These were all PNW wines. The views were nice and we caught the sunset. Another Diner caught glimpses of seals in the water which is apparently not uncommon. read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Crab cakes, fried platter, and seafood salad - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

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I decided to treat myself for dinner because it was a holiday being the Fourth of July last night. Went to my favorite place, being Ivers on Mukilteo Landing. I used to go there quite a bit and I've usually had excellent service and food. Last night's dining experience was totally disappointing! I came in late, but I've come there later before and had gotten really good service. They sat me down at a nice table with a good view, but people kept walking past me. Nobody checked on me for about 15 minutes to take my order or to see if I've been served yet. I treated myself to going out to dinner and I don't do that a lot because of my income being really tight right now. The whole experience was horrible! I was looking at the clock because I knew they were closing and I wanted to have enough time to enjoy my meal. Still nobody came by my table to check on me. I had to finally get someone in the weight staff to notice me. There were so many staff members walking around somebody should have noticed that I hadn't been served or waited on yet. I ordered the seafood Cobb salad and it was below standard. And that's a dish I usually order all the time because it was one of my favorites. It's a dish I get all the time when I come in there. The quality has really gone downhill.. They tried to make it riot and gave me a piece of halibut, but that was overcooked and dry. All in all, it was a horrible dining experience! It's sad too, because that's one of the places I go to quite a bit. I think they really need to work on training their staff on how to properly take care of their guests. I would've been better off staying at home and cooking my own meal.. read more

i was a bit hesitant based of some of the reviews i saw but the food and service were both amazing. i am a picky eater so i got chicken tenders as well as a bread bowl. the pieces of chicken were average size but when they brought it out they said "we're making a fourth piece because these pieces are small" and brought out three extra pieces. the servers were so kind and polite. we also got a seat right by the window with an amazing view. everything about this place was perfect. super filling and tasty. next time i'm in the area i'll certainly be coming back :) read more

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Great food. Excellent view. Service was fast and efficient. The lady was bubbly and super friendly. The half order of apps was perfect size for 2 even 3 people. They were still size of small meals. Crab cakes were good. The breading or filler was meh. The slaw with it was delicious and the asparagus was cooked perfect. The hubby dish of halibut and prawns were great. Perfectly cooked. He got a side of crab bisque which was exquisite. Not thin but not too thick either. Nice savory taste. That was a super hit! read more

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We went to Ivar's for my fiancés birthday dinner with his parents and grandparents. We arrived around 4pm and sat in the bar area. The view was absolutely stunning, with large windows all along the back wall of the restaurant, looking out onto the Puget Sound and the Clinton ferry terminal. Since we were there early, we were able to order from either the regular menu or the happy hour menu. I ordered the salmon sandwich from the happy hour menu, and we all had the lobster bisque to start. The bisque was super creamy and flavorful, my only complaint was that the entrees were brought out only minutes after the bisque, not giving us enough time to finish the soup. The salmon sandwich was also delicious. My fiancés grandfather made sure to tell the server that we were celebrating a birthday, and the server brought out a slice of chocolate cake with a candle. Overall, we had very nice time, and will definitely return! read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Grilled Sockeye Salmon Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

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I recently had an opportunity to play tourist when a friend visited from Wyoming. Tops on her list of things to see and do? Eat fish and chips and spend time on a beach. I knew just the place. We spent a couple of hours watching ferries and wandering on Mukilteo beach, then went looking for lunch. The halibut and chips here is a no-brainer- always delicious! But what capped off the experience was the friendliness of the staff. Both the woman who took our order and the woman who chatted with us as she emptied the trash in the little indoor seating area, made us feel welcome. All around lovely day and the perfect place to bring an out-of-state guest! read more

My favorite part of Ivar's is always the calamari and chipotle aioli. Absolutely delicious every time. I ordered the noodles, which were fresh tasting and the seafood was delicious. Especially the shrimp, which was well seasoned and covered in better. Fish burger was a 5/5 I am told Service was very kind and accommodating. And the ambiance hasn't changed since I was a child. Still very nice with a gorgeous view of the water. read more

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the food exceeded my expectations... the Caesar salad was the "BEST" caesar i've ever had. The Dressing is just amazing. The service was perfect and the view over the water is so fantastic. Great job!! read more

We had a great experience at Ivar's Mukilteo. The view was beautiful, and the ambience was warm and relaxing. Our server was really attentive, especially with our kid's allergy needs, which made us feel comfortable. The Dungeness crab dip was rich and flavorful, and the crab & lobster cakes were perfectly done with a delicious sauce. I really enjoyed the seafood paella, it was so hearty and full of flavor. Even the kid's grilled chicken was nicely cooked with fresh sides. Great food, lovely setting, and thoughtful service. Would definitely come back read more

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What a fantastic spot! Sat out back. Great view. The clam chowder was amazing. I got the Halibut Fish & Chips. Fantastic!! The service was fast and friendly. Great experience. Highly recommend. read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - View from lot across the street. - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

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Still great! We enjoyed an amazing Happy Hour. The food and drinks are a good value and the food is, as always, excellent. Service, too, was superb. I wish I had our server's name to give him a shout out. He deserves it! Prompt, attentive, welcoming, helpful -- all without hovering or managing that waiter/waitress trick of always asking how your food is when your mouth is obviously full. Great job! Other wait staff were also, without exception, very friendly. Atmosphere - hard to beat a window seat here on a nice, but cool, fall day! read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Grilled salmon caesar was delicious. It's exceedingly rare that a restaurant serves better salmon than we make at home. Greens were fresh. - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

The food is good and they have friendly staff. They had a high school singing Christmas carols tonight. It was wonderful. They have some of the best desserts. read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Best dessert hand down - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

We stopped for sunset dinner on the way to the ferry. We occasionally get takeout from the fish bar out front and love their Cajun fish and chips and chowder. A bit expensive for fast food. I thought we should roll the dice with the sit down version. We were seated right away after calling in ahead. Small booth but view of the water. Service to start fairly efficient. I ordered the fish and chips as my usual but no Cajun inside! I still find it odd that a restaurant would charge $25 for a small order of fish and chips and not include a simple cup of coke sjaw!!? Our server offered to add that but I declined. The food was cooked properly though as Ivars does know how to fry food! I got a beer and my wife tried the blood orange manhattan which she liked. I didn't scrutinize my bill and just laid it but my math tells me that was a $20 drink or so? She ordered the seafood paella which was served in a large pan. She enjoyed it while we were there but it absolutely did not agree with her the rest of the night while driving and getting settled for the night. She gave me the never again look and statement. I'm not sure if they used old seafood or a seasoning mix that upset her but she eats much more seasoned and spicy food regularly. When trying to get out of there, our section was now completely empty but the server was training someone else and I had to get up and go over to interrupt three of them at a POS station to ask for our bill. Well Ivars is ivars and you can generally get what you expect there usually. After one beer, one cocktail, a Paella, and a small fish and chips without any breads or salads our bill was almost $100 before tip. I can't say that this was a good financial choice compared to say the Hook and cleaver above them or other places. We haven't dined inside an ivars in years dating back to all of the years we kept a boat on lake Union. But we can't say that we will really return any time soon. I can get a tastier fish and chips outside for less and get to the ferry faster. read more

We were there to celebrate Father's day a day early. The food was excellent. Our server was great. The atmosphere very enjoyable. Definitely come back. We wish they do a Sunday Brunch buffet it will be a success. read more

Great food and atmosphere !! The desserts are fantastic as well ( try the carrot cake !). In the summer on a nice day, I like to sit on the deck and enjoy the sunshine and food, but mind your food because of the seagulls !! read more

My son and I stopped here for a late lunch/early dinner after visiting the Boeing factory. We were craving Ivar's famous clam chowder. Super friendly Monique was our server. We each ordered a bowl and it did not disappoint. It is one of the best clam chowders we've had. It came out piping hot with no shortage of large chunks of clam. We shared the seafood fettucine. It was also very delicious. It is a large shareable portion with 2 yummy garlic bread wedges and generous amount of seafood. My son pulled out a long gray hair from one of the salmon chunks. It seemed to be on just that one piece and we continued to eat it until we were full. We decided to pack the rest to go. We informed Monique what we had found. It was intended as a FYI to let the kitchen staff know to be more careful. We were not expecting anything else. Monique then offered us any dessert from the menu to make up for that. When she returned with our to-go bag and our check, she informed us that the manager comp'd our pasta. We were so surprised and was definitely not expecting that. Thank you Monique and manager for taking such good care of your customers! We really appreciated the kind gestures today and we will always return when we are in town. Great customer service, delicious food, and beautiful scenery. Checked all my boxes for an excellent dining experience. read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

The young lady taking orders was nice enough. This is about the food. I am 72, born n raised in Seattle. Been eating at Ivar's forever. I am visiting as I dont live here now. I went last night to get fish n chips, go sit by the waterfront and watch the ferries. In memory of my mom who loved doing that. The 3 piece meal is my usual. When they say "fish and chips", they arent kidding. That is all you get for $12.99. Had to pay extra for cole slaw now. And the fish were the tiniest things I've ever seen! Pics shown. I have tiny hands. Compare fish to the fries. Wow. Super bummed. Will not be back to this former icon of Seattle. Ivar is rolling in his grave! read more

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Stick with the classics like their world famous clam chowder and fish chips and you can't go wrong!! The view is absolutely spectacular of course. The service is always great with super friendly staff. read more

I used to always visit the Ivar's when the ferry terminal was located right next door. That is where we learned that the Mukilteo Ivar's has one of the best soft serve ice cream cones on the area. The soft serve ice cream is rich and creamy and not too sweet. It is a walk-up counter but they do have an indoor dining area. I also love their clam chowder and their shrimp and chips but my family absolutely loves the ice cream cones and this is the only location with these amazing soft serve cones. The one pictured in the photo is a kids size. The ferry terminal and waiting area are now too far to get a cone while waiting but I stop when I can and when I am headed back from Whidbey Island. read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Kids size vanilla ice cream cone - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

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This was our third time dining here, and the consistency in excellence never waivers. We made reservations and were seated at a table with a lovely view! The warm welcome from the host and hostess, both beaming with big smiles, was a pleasant contrast to the chilly winds outside. Our server, Taylor, was fantastic--attentive, knowledgeable, and full of great suggestions (which we happily took--and wow!). The Chef's specials were not only delicious but beautifully presented. Thank you all for making another fabulous dining experience! We'll definitely be back. read more

My wife and I were content with ordering some seafood from the walk-up fish bar window out front, until she pointed out the swanky restaurant attached to it, accessible from a door just a bit further down. As it was nearly freezing outside, we opted for the latter, and were not disappointed with what we found within. Despite arriving around 30 minutes before the restaurant was to be closed (early) for a private event, we were seated without complaint, and attended to immediately. We settled on some fried calamari, which my wife had been craving and seeking (to no avail, up to this point) all weekend, as well as a cup of the lobster bisque, and some Dungeness crab and artichoke dip, to split between us. To accompany our appetizer array, my wife paired the Shellfish wine flight, and for myself, a Blood Orange Old Fashioned. Nothing about the experience disappointed in any way. The chipotle lime aioli for the perfectly crispy fried calamari gave it a kick, while simultaneously taking the edge off the typically pungent and slightly off-putting aroma of cuttlefish. The crab and artichoke dip was equal parts land and sea, and coated with cheese - who could complain about that? And the lobster bisque? Creamy, comforting, savory, and with an aroma and flavor that delicately balances and captures the essence of lobster without overpowering or overwhelming it. I've never had better. Service was friendly, welcoming, efficient, and most importantly, unobtrusive - our server was there exactly when she needed to be, and left us to ourselves when she wasn't. And despite the looming deadline for the private event, we were never once felt pressured or rushed to end our dining experience. From tip to tail, everything about our visit to Ivar's was exactly what one should expect from a competent restaurant: an enchanting ambiance, diligent staff, and incredible cuisine. If you're an out-of-towner who finds themselves in Mukilteo, even while waiting for, or after disembarking from the ferry, you'd be wise to take to heart the advice of the restaurant's namesake, Ivar Haglund, and "KEEP CLAM", slow down, and stop in for a meal here. Even if it's just from the take-out window out front. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I love this place, but disappointed in the fish and chips today. Small pieces and different, not nearly as good, batter. I will always go back, just not for that. read more

We have been to Ivars in Mukilteo multiple times and it does not disappoint. Started with the clam chowder. It was creamy and very delicious. For the main course I ordered the seafood risotto. It was outstanding. The rice was cooked perfectly and the seafood medley with the butternut squash provided an excellent flavor profile. Great location with view of water. read more

Ivar's Mukilteo Landing - Seafood Risotto - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

When I dined here nearly three years ago while visiting friends, I was so impressed with the dining experience that I asked that our group of eight go again for our post-Christmas dinner. Again, Ivar's did not disappoint. A few of us shared the calamari appetizer, and I opted for the seafood fettuccine- so delicious and filling I could make my way through only half. Some had the seafood stew. I tasted the broth and it was beautifully scented with saffron. Another in our group had the mixed grill for one. We all laughed at the abundance of multicolored baby potatoes. Cut in half they would have absorbed more flavor, so that's what she did. We were all too full for dessert. As I said in first review. Ivar's puts Legal Seafoods in Boston to shame. read more