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    Ivar's Seafood Bar

    3.5 (77 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    IVAR'S SEAFOOD BAR ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Cup of White
    Susan P.

    Fast food? Perhaps. But this was remarkable. Alaskan cod, lightly breaded (the girl behind the counter doesn't know batter from breading but in the end it was all good). White clam chowder chuck full of clams, bacon and potato. This is my kind of fast food!

    $4.00 piece of fish
    Scott S.

    Even with only 1 table besides us the food took forever. This could be because they have chosen a bunch of high school girls to work unsupervised as far as I can see. They are laughing and giggle in the back while we just stand waiting to be have our order taken. I don't even blame the young ladies. If there is no supervision I would have done the same when I was young. Food is also over priced $4.00 for this add on piece of fish.

    Fried clams & fries
    Diana L.

    My favorite fast food while on a road-trip through Washington! Better than Long John's Silvers Restaurants in California! Tried their fried fish, fried clams & fried oysters and absolutely loved them! Fries are quite tasty too. Loved this so much that we stopped here again on our way back! Yummy!

    Clean inside and easy to read menu.
    Ron D.

    Stopped here because I-5 was super slow due to accidents. Was pleasantly surprised by how nice this Ivar's is. Super friendly service plus fresh food delivered fast. One of the best Ivar's experiences that I have had. They also have the sweet tartar here. Yea!

    Oysters  in the left side smells rotten

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    5 months ago

    Best clam chowder, creamy, lots of clams! Great fish and chips! The legend continues. Good service.

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    Everything was great. No view at this location but the Fish and Chowder were fantastic.

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    The food is good and the service was on point. I love the fresh smell of seafood when I enter Ivars.

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    Delicious food. Better customer service then most nicer restaurants I've been to. Immaculate area and kitchen. One of our new favorites!

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    5 years ago

    Good food, chowder very good. Quiet and older Ivars, but the food is what you expect. Seating is limited.

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