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    Ivar's Seafood Bar

    3.5 (125 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    IVAR'S SEAFOOD BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    What we got.  Yes there were 3 pieces of the one cajun and chips, my family was too hungry to wait.
    Jenny B.

    Food was good but they didn't give me what I ordered. Placed an order for three 3pc cajun and chips and one combo and chips. I got 3 combo and chips and one cajun and chips. Unfortunately they don't have an email for issues just a phone number and I'm too mad to call.

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    Lily S.

    Ivar's a great choice when you want a quick, easy, and satisfying meal in Seattle. Although the fish is smaller than I expected (like fish sticks), they were delicious. The fish is meaty and flaky, and the batter is pretty light. We substituted the chips with a Caesar salad, and that was quite good as well. The New England clam chowder is hearty, which I didn't expect from a fast food restaurant. Everything was delicious, and the service was quick and friendly. I wish they'd open some locations in California.

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    Doug M.

    Not bad. Beats the heck out of Long John Silver's and their ilk. It's still just fast casual, but the flavor is pretty good and I especially enjoyed the smoked salmon bowl. The jumbo prawns were also decent, tender and not rubbery. Fries were pretty meh, though.

    Denise H.

    This place is my go to for fresh seafood! This time we had our usual 5 piece fish and tried their coconut prawns limited time special. Both we substituted the fries with Cesar salad! (Healthier option). So grateful that Ivars offers this option. The Prawns were sooo good and big! So fresh too. Comes with a sweet dipping sauce. All worth it!

    Marie W.

    Just did a quick stop, my husband grew up around here and recommended me this place as a must try, it just tastes so good, simple but delicious!

    Sandra L.

    Blue Friday's September specials Stopped in for a cup of Ivar's clam chowder @$1.20. Also got a side order of calamari. So yummy!

    Ratish K.

    Another Ivar's fav spot. Quick checkout, friendly staff and food is fresh as always at Ivar. Our favorites are Fish Tacos, Fish Sandwich , Grilled Salmon plate with grilled salmon, wild rice and delicious corn bread & Clam Chowder. The Halibut plate was good but the Halibut was a smaller peice than a salmon plate dinner

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    Julia C.

    Great food and service! Food came out piping hot, fresh and fast. The restaurant, tables and booths are clean and comfortable to sit at to have a meal. We love the Cajun fish and chips, fried scallops, and clam chowder! Cajun fish is very well seasoned, the fried scallops are juicy and sweet, and the clam chowder is wonderfully comforting! We are very happy to have an Ivar's in our local neighborhood!

    Shrimp and Fish Combo and 4 Piece Fish 'N Chips
    Grace A.

    This review is for the Issaquah location only. This was the first time at Ivar's. This is a fast food type location. I ordered the fish and shrimp and fries, and my hubby ordered the four piece cod fish platter. We also had the clam chowder. Yum ! The clam chowder was creamy and clammy with potatoes. I love a good chowder. The fish and shrimp was hot, crispy and flavorful. The fries were crispy. The cashier was friendly and took our order quickly. Just be nice and friendly and take my order. That's all I ask My husband enjoyed his fish platter, and inhaled it. You know it's good when we don't talk much. Lol Price was fair. Nothing is cheap nowadays. If your in the Seattle area don't forget to stop by Ivar's, it's a Seattle institution.

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    The food was as I expected it. We enjoyed the fish, coleslaw, shrimp salad and the clam chowder.

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    Very small portions of fish in the fish and chips, quite expensive for what you get, we won't come back

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    Ask the Community - Ivar's Seafood Bar

    Is there bacon in the chowder?

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    What is blue Friday chowder?

    Throughout November, and on Fridays prior to Seahawks football games, guests who visited an Ivar's Seafood Bar location wearing blue or green could purchase a cup of chowder for $1.20. There were a series of Blue Fridays deals throughout the season… 

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