If you love fish and chips or clam chowder you should definitely try Ivars if you haven't already. They have a variety of different items on the menu from cod, salmon, halibut, clams, shrimp, scallops, oysters, chicken and more. Ivars is my moms go to if me and my brother don't care what to eat. We got the full boat of Cajun cod w/ chips + two cups of white clam chowder + two cole slaw. The Cajun cod isn't to spicy, I highly recommend it. The white chowder is my favorite being creamy and has a lot of clams +potatoes. I love dipping my fries in the chowder or the fish. Sometimes if I want to change it up I will order clams and chips. They give you a good amount of clams. Don't forget to use the tarter sauce, vinegar and tabasco sauce! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

I was craving fish & chips. So I drove to Edmonds Ivars & ordered the Ivars 3 piece fish & chips left a 15 percent tip. What a rip off, I was surprised w/ 3 tiny pcs. of fish & abundant fries! To top it off when I bit into the fish it was not cooked all the way through-3 tiny pieces! I thought Ivar would be rolling in his grave to know his restaurant puts out such a meal! I will never return! I thought about going back & showing what a disappointment the meal was, or ask for my money back, but chose to review instead! Too bad for them! Couldn't get it right, just another fast food place serving a crappy meal! read more

When did the fish become nearly the size if French fries?! Unbelievable. This was a 4 piece Cod fish n chips and I was shocked at how skimpy the fish cuts were since last time I was here just about a month ago. I will not be back I love Ivar's but this is too much for me inflation is no excuse because they have raised prices to reflect inflation . It's too much for me and won't be back. I will try Spuds. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Fish n chips - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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Ordered a 4 piece fish and chips for $12.35. This is the size of one. It was more like a two piece altogether as small as they were. And fish was bland and not crispy. Pretty much just horrible and a rip off. Also got some watery chowder with no potatoes in it and only a few pieces of clam in it. I wont be back. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - One piece of cod fish - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

One of my classic favorites for seafood! Halibut fish, Dungeness crab cocktail and the best chowder!! Definitely a "must try" when visiting Seattle! Any restaurant that's still standing after all these years, it speaks for itself! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - A Seattle classic! One of my classic favorites for seafood! Definitely a "must try" when visiting Seattle! - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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Incredibly friendly staff and fresh seafood!! This was the first spot I hit up when I moved back from Florida. Had to get some roller fish N chips & IVARS clam chowder in a sourdough bowl. Ohhh emm geee!! I missed this place. I went again for round 2 a few days later and tried out their new fried chicken sandwich on Hawaiian roll and was quite pleased. It's no chick fil a but pretty dang good!' Also tried the halibut n chips and did not disappoint! Love this chain read more

I got the Seafood combo which has prawns and clams and one fish. I added another piece of cod for $3 and bowl of chowder. Was filling! read more

So, back in the day, when I worked for this fine LOCAL restaurant chain, I was stationed here a few times, whenever they needed an extra manager or two. The location has been remodeled and they've brought in some of the "original" theme from the now long gone Captain's Table with them, i.e. old b&w photos of Ivar, yes kiddies, there really was once a man named Ivar and yes he once did his own TV commercials, *ahem*, and attempted to sing, with his *ahem*, "mother." And a few seafaring types of knick-knacks. This is fast-food, and here they do it up just fine. The still use the original recipes, hand cut their fish and the chowder is still one of my favs, should I ever eat chowder again. After 13 years of that stuff, it still runs through my veins, I don't really eat "chowder" of any sort anymore.... Personally, I like their new "English" style F&C's, nice thick and flat cut pieces of fish, True-cod, never fake!! Check'em out, but don't drop my name, they'll have no idea who I am, anymore....well at this location anyways... read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Fond memories....ahh...... - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Ivar's never fails to satisfy. The tartar sauce is the main attraction. Great selection of fried fish and great fries. Chowder speaks for itself. Cheap side salads too if you like that sort of thing. The Edmonds location has amazing and kind staff. read more

My family enjoyed ivers. My parents just loved to take the family to iver's Seafood Bar Seattle Waterfront Pier. They have since passed and I have carried on the tradition and I have taken my kids to Ivers since I moved into advance in 2004. My son and daughter loves the ivers fish and chips, and most of all the clam chowder her. My wife always orders ivers clam chowder it on the Kingston Edmonds ferry ride. Just recently my wife, daughter, and I order dinner from Ivers in Edmonds. My 19 year old daughter took a picture of her Iver's clam chowder in a sourdough bowl and sent it to her 21 year old brother in the army station in Tennessee to remind him what he is missing. Iver's will always be a family tradition to be passed down for generations. Thank you Iver's read more

When in Rome, visit the Colosseum When in Seattle, go straight to Ivars I love it.. Simply.. great. I even felt so inspired to begin to take a long run everyday for the week. The clam chowder, fried clams, the Fish and Chips, even the whole experience of this crazy guy that came up with this crazy idea and .. you know.. it works. It works in Seattle and I really wish they would simply name a street after the man. This place is much different than your usual fast foods because you are encouraged to go ahead and give a seagull some lunch. It also always created fresh for you. So.. if you are traveling in and around Seattle... just even slightly hungry.. go ahead.. hit up Ivar for a cup of chowder. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Ivar himself - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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I think most of the poor reviews are out of date. Service is quick enough, I think the old people should go first. Portions of fried dishes are not huge on account of this food is not the most healthy for anybody, it's seafood, expect to pay a little more. People with huge appetites should consider this a snack, or buy two and quit bitch'in. The girls running the show today have got their s#*t together, polite, efficient, outgoing, and very accomodating. Placing an order is quick and easy @ the counter, grab some tartar and drink, seat yourself @ any of the tables, all clean from what I've seen, wait time for me has been minimal, I'd say 5-7 min. Yes a few years ago I was disappointed here, NOT NO MORE! I feel I can recommend this place today as I can tell everything has changed for the better, see you soon. read more

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Had a very nice and fresh fish & chip dinner. The fish was cooked perfectly and the fries were hot & crispy. Ivar's prices are compatible to some sit down restaurants but the quality is excellent & food is better than many. I don't mind paying for good food so I'm glad I made the trip. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - The Full Boat. - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Ordered cajun cod, 5 piece & was a little soggy on the fish. Good flavor but biggest complaint was mentioned earlier regarding the size of the fish. They were dinky, small pieces looking more like tiny fish sticks. WTF Ivars is that all about? Been eating at Ivars for over 20ys & have NEVER seen their fish pieces so small. Bummer....gonna think twice before paying $13 for small fish strips...... read more

Fell in love with the clam chowder at Ivar's Salmon House by Lake Union so decided to go here for a quick fix. Thank goodness it's so close! Got the clam chowder in a bread bowl. So good and filling! Sourdough bread is so soft on the inside and tough enough of an outside to hold the creamy chowder. Had the jumbo prawns with onion rings. It was so so. Great neighborhood stop for a quick meal or take out! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - White clam chowder bread bowl and a cup of white chowder -- portions are generous! - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Oh Ivar, you broke my heart. I'd been looking forward to being with you all week, especially after I went out with Anthony's earlier last week and felt like ditching him mid-meal. Ivar's, what happened? When did you become nothing more than a McDonalds for the fish crowd? I am so devastated. We've had a long relationship, you and I. But I'm just not sure if I'm prepared to keep this up. I think I may want a divorce. My fish was tiny, like a fat French Fry, tiny. But there was more that was really, really bad. The taste. Gosh Ivar, have you changed the oil you fry your fish in for the last... I don't know, 2 years? Sadly, the fish tasted like ancient oil that went rancid sometime back in the last decade. Oh, but there's more. I ordered coleslaw instead of fries. Uh Ivar, dear, just a little suggestion. When you make coleslaw a good recipe has more than just grated cabbage with a watery teaspoon or so of mayo thrown in. Your coleslaw was bland, boring, tasteless and worthless. That leads me to the Manhattan Clam Chowder. I understand Ivar, when you've compromised on everything else, opening a can of soup and warming it up just seems like a natural thing to do. It was awful. I ate a bite, couldn't believe how bad it was, so I took another bite, then realized, no, it was as bad as I thought. I couldn't put my taste buds through that again, so there it sat, uneaten, rejected, and cold. It's your fault Ivar, not mine. What a terrible experience. Why Oh Why Did You Change?!! I can't go on, I've got the separation blues. Maybe I'll go binge watch The Cooking Channel and see if they show a good recipe for Fish N Chips. Goodbye Ivar. read more

Knocking some stars off for a few reasons. One the advertised hours say they are open til 10 on a Friday online. We tried to visit the other night at 9:15 and missed them apparently they closed at 9 on a Friday. No big deal. Came back today. Called in my order and said I'd be back there in 8-10 minutes. This would've been prefect timing but I had to run to the store. I took maybe 5 mins at the store down the street right next door, thinking my order would be ready when I got there it wasn't. Someone else had an order for Uber eats so they just bagged up my item and gave it to them. Same exact order. The two people working I didn't get their names.: said it would be a little longer. That's fine I waited. So basically a 10 min order turned into 15-20 mins total time after I placed the call. I will say the chowder was awesome and piping hot however unless you ask for crackers like 2-3 times they'll forget. I had to ask for it twice since there were none ever tossed in for chowder. The real blunder of the evening was when I got home I bit into the chicken and it was pink and fleshy in the middle. It was undercooked. 2 out of 3 pieces were completely un edible. My fiancée and I both have had food handlers permits from previous jobs and we both know what uncooked chicken looks like and can make you really sick. My other issue was that it tasted like fish. I know you guys will say well you went to a fish place. I only get 2 things from here. Chowder and chicken cause they are both good. I saved the pink fleshy pieces and bagged them up with the receipt. I called the restaurant and the manager was very apologetic. He even offered me a free meal. I really don't care if I get one or not I just want them to know that this is really unsafe/ I'd rather just have my money refunded for that part of the meal. 1 small chowder one large drink and one chicken and chips was 17.59$ almost a i 18$. I just hope they stick to their commitments because I am coming back tomorrow to bring them the chicken pieces. Basically my dinner was fries and chowder. I would've loved chicken with it but only one teeny tiny piece was edible. Update : 3/25/21../ came in and the manager not only replaced the meal he also replaced the chowder too which I didn't expect but was generous. He also tossed in extra chicken. It was cooked perfectly this time and I'm sure the previous visit was just a mistake . Either way they made it right. I appreciate it. Thank you Ivars for making it right read more

Chowdah! Seriously. Ivar's chowder never disappoints. The rest is all good but don't skip or skimp on the chowdah!

I always stop by Ivar's whenever I'm in Seattle, and honestly didn't know they had any other locations aside from the one by the pier. Anyway, this location isn't the same as the one on the boardwalk, but it's the same great food! I got the seafood combo n chips, which was a good mix of fish, clams, and baby prawns. I could barely eat any fries after I got through the seafood, this is definitely a lot of food! It's obligatory to add on the amazingly delicious clam chowder, as well. Other people got and really enjoyed cod n chips, and jumbo prawns n chips. Lastly, someone got the chicken n chips, and she swore it was the best ever! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Seafood combo n chips, clam chowder bowl trying to sneak in there! - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

We have never gotten sick from this Ivar's food, necessarily. However the people at the counter apparently still think it is the 1950s and let the old white people cut in front of anyone who is not white. This happened to my family last night. My partner was too polite (since the people were over 70) to say anything to them but the counter employees saw what was happening and did not do anything. I guess this is the tone of the country these days but we will be going to the south end for our Ivars from now on. read more

Friday, November 1st, we stopped at this usually delicious Ivars for dinner on our way to Leavenworth. There were four of us. Two ordered three-piece cod baskets, one ordered a medium cup of chowder, and I ordered a bread bowl. The two orders of cod we're delivered looking like fish sticks. When the staff was asked why they are such a small staff replied its how Incut them. They were more breading than fish. Yuck! The medium cup of chowder came out as the most miniature cup, and when staff was asked to make it right, they delivered three Andes chocolate minibars. The bread owl seemed to be their best item that night until halfway through. There were slips of paper embedded into soup and bread on inside of bowl. Gross!!! We won't stop here again. Service was slow, staff was blah, and the food was disgusting. read more

While the fish and fries were good the fish portions were unbelievably small. We ordered a three piece fish n' chips. The three pieces were so skimpy. If you put them together they wouldn't come close to equalling a full piece of fish. I can't believe they advertise this as a three piece fish n chips. It's literally a child size meal and should be on the child size menu read more

Excellent COVID safety practices at this location! One staff was actively cleaning all surfaces throughout the restaurant. Another staff asked to make sure our group (my parents) and I all live in the same household. read more

Everything you'd want and expect from fast seafood. Ivar's has really set the standard for fish and chips and clam chowder in the northwest, whether it's fast food chains like this one or the sit-down restaurants in Mukilteo and Seattle. My family usually orders a full boat (10 pieces of fish, 1 large chowder, 2 coleslaw) to go and feeds a family of three quite nicely. The price has gone up a couple bucks since we started ordering it many years ago but is still a great value. The fried calamari rings (sleeper alert!) are also delicious! Ivar's will continue to be in my family's lunch/dinner rotation! read more

The staff is always efficient and professional. They try to get your order up quickly and accurately. I appreciate that the table tops and sauce bar are usually very clean and orderly. (Although they could vacuum a bit more, but that's probably more from customers than negligence). The food is always a good portion and packaged very neatly if it's a to-go order. read more

High marks for all the hard and courteous work all the employees were doing. Well managed. One star off for the kitchen worker who had his mask on his mouth only--and for awhile on his chin only--the whole time I was there. But, in general, these guys are awesome! I was in 7/7/20 around 5:30 pm. read more

Well after trying Ivars yesterday and was very very disappointed I went to RAYS in Everett. Night and day difference, their fries were great and the fish included were FOUR huge filets. One of RAYS fish filets equals FOUR of Ivors french fry sized filets and were better cooked and the fries were some of the best I ever had. BUT YOU BETTER GO TO ivars SO YOU TO CAN GET RIPPED OFF.... read more

I've been a fan of Ivar's since I was young. I have great memories of getting Ivar's from the Pier and eating it outside on the waterfront. This Ivar's is minimal but clean. The food is tasty and they obviously make everything fresh. My fries and chicken strips were piping hot and the service was very friendly. The chowder is always good and at $5.50/bowl I can get two meals out of it. This is a great place to stop on the way home from the Edmonds ferry! read more

This was my first visit and I only had salmon chowder. It was good but a little too salty. I was impressed though with the cleanliness of the restaurant and the great customer service especially by the young guy with ponytail. He was so professional and courteous. I would definitely go back. read more

I wish they had Ivars in California , I love their comfort foodie! On vacation and feeling Yelpy, I called a To go order in & picked it up 20 mins. later. I decided to taste test their signature soups, see below for review on each : WHITE CLAM CHOWDER - nice texture, big clamp & potato pieces, overall taste wasn't fishy or weird like some chowders can be. RED CLAM CHOWDER - I gave it 2 stars because it didn't make me sick. Color was bad and overall taste was as well. Red clamp chowder is best served and made on the east coast. SALMON CHOWDER - This was a very pleasant surprise after trying that red chowder. The color was beautiful, taste was on point and little spice perfect amount and large pieces. I would definitely recommend this one if I had to choose. Their saltine crackers were also REALLY GREAT (surprisingly) I usually throw them away but since they were not the usual brand I tried them and ate all of the packets I received by the end of my trip. Thanks for reading ! read more

Ivar's is a great seattle institution and you can count on the food to be fresh and tasty. I dig the chowders (Salmon and regular). Every time I go there and see a picture of Ivar Haglund I think to myself WOW I would have liked to party with that dude! His marketing ploys were light years ahead of his time and if anybody gave him any trouble he would just say "KEEP CLAM!" read more

Small fast food seafood chain. Ordered a cup of clam chowder and Dungeness Crab Caesar Salad. Fast and tasty! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Dungeness Crab Caesar - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

If you don't know Ivar's, then you're not from here. "Fast food seafood" may be accurate, but it doesn't do Ivar's justice. Their original fish & chips is, in my opinion, the de facto fish & chips. Nevermind that I substitute a side caesar salad for the fries. FYI: You can substitute a side caesar salad for the fries :) Unlike a typical fast food restaurant, the staff here is pretty consistent. One of the cooks even has my regular order memorized! Note to management: I like the new waste bins (the doors of the old ones were unique, but wonky) but the labels need to be on top, not on the front (I think most people look down on the top and not down low at the side/front). read more

This is Ivars. As a life long Seattle resident the food is delicious and familiar. The young people behind the counter here are AMAZING. They treat customers like old friends and are helpful and old fashioned nice. read more

What is it about Ivar's that makes it so darn good. I swear they put crack in it because I always leave wanting more. This is a great location with a fast and friendly staff. Every time I come in the staff always looks very happy and they know how to make their job fun. That's the way it should be. They do a great job in keeping the place clean and organized. I hate it when I go into a restaurant and see food scraps all over the table and floor. But here I don't have to worry about that, unless they are busy and understaffed. Whenever I have a hanchoring for fish and chips this is the place I go to whether I sit in and eat or take it home. My favorite is the three piece cod and chips Cajun style with a delicious bowl of creamy chowder. I cant get enough of the chowder, it has great flavor and there are great chunks of clam in every bite. You cannot go wrong with that. I also enjoy the clams and chips, another yummy choice. The food always comes out fresh and hot and I always have to have some malt vinegar to sprinkle on top of the fish. read more

Ivar's is always my go to when I need quick tasty fish bits...I also appreciate the fact the Ivar's always has their $5 off coupon in the Entertainment Books that my son's school sells. In and out with Kids Meal (2-pc fish, chips, choc milk) and 5-pc fish n chips/wild rice and side of Calamari for 12 dollars...Not bad at all. Ivar's fish is always deelish at the price point and as a bonus I know that Ivar's supports local charities generously. What more can you ask from a local Seattle business. read more

This Ivar's was the most well run and friendliest Ivar's I've been to. We were welcomed when we arrived, and our food was quickly brought out to our table. A server even checked on us mid-meal! We got the "Big Boat" combo to share. It's more than enough food for 2, including 10 pieces of fish, fries, a bowl of chowder, and 2 slaws. I enjoyed the sauce area, including a sweet tartar and cocktail sauce. Sometimes it's nice to dip your fries in something more interesting! All in all, this was a really nice Ivar's! read more

Yum, Ivar's! Love their scallops and chips, as well as their clams and chips. Their fish is good too, though not my favorite in the area. This location is in a great place on the way to downtown Edmonds. It's very close to my apartment, which is much appreciated. My best memory of this location is going in to get our theme-appropriate fish dinners in preparation for the Lost series finale. This was, of course, before we knew how god awful the finale would be, but...at least we had a delicious seafood feast before it began! read more

Going to Ivar's is like a big hug from my younger self. Love this place. The Edmonds location is so cool! We had a table by the window and ordered a bunch of food for our group. The food was DELICIOUS and the service was impeccable!! It is a bit expensive, but how cool that you can get anything from clam chowder to fish and chips, right on up to the most incredible, complex seafood dishes. What a beautiful evening to enjoy a fabulous evening with family. Thank you, Ivar's, for keeping it real. read more

Sue is the best!''so.friendly and.helpful! Sue.always.had a smile.and a.kind.word.to.share!''what a lady! Give her.a.raise ivars!