This is the best Ivars I've ever been to. Service is so family-like and the food was fried to perfection! Not sure what they're doing different at this location but it's working! read more

Very mid, very touristy. It's like a conveyor belt line. You order they put your tray out and then start prepping the drinks and the food. And it just keeps on going very quick and very fast service.You pay when the food is ready and it's usually really quick . The menu is really small so it's really fast to get your food. It's on the pier a very touristy spot so lots of guest so expect long lines if the weather is good. Don't worry the line is fast though. The pigeons are insanly annoying and fat . there are so many pigeons in the dining space. If you drop a fry on the floor you best believe that they're going to keep bothering you and being in your space until they get it. Nonetheless food is pretty okay and probably not the best calamari and chowder I've ever had but pretty decent as they are making it really quick and serving lots of guest read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - A salmon chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you think ivar's is just for tourists- hold your judgment. I came in for lunch on a weekday afternoon and was SO pleasantly surprised. The menu board was very clear which made deciding what to order easy. The service really made my experience 10/10! I wish I had gotten the name of the woman who took my order (around 1pm on 3/9). She really was a doll. The food was SO good. I got the jumbo prawns and chips and chowder. All wonderful. When I was finished the woman who took my order came to my table to drop off an Andes candy, a very nice touch. I really enjoyed the low key old school charm and will definitely be back! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Jumbo Prawns 'N Chips Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ivars is classic to Seattle! If you visit, you should definitely try it out! I wish they were in Florida too! The service was very good. The food containers seemed to get a little smaller from the last time I was here? And it has gotten a little pricey. I normally do the 3 pc fish & chips. But tried the scallops this time which were quite small but good. Also love the shrimp cocktail! The ambiance is clean, simple & a little historical. Make sure to take time to look at the pictures and read the history of Ivars. read more

Angel was incredibly helpful and had zero hesitation to help us out. He definitely deserves a raise or promotion. He is the definition of customer service. read more

Service was exceptional and the food was good. The coconut prawns and dipping sauce were our favorite. Got the cod fish and chips and they were just okay. They were fresh but didn't care too much for the breading as I prefer battered. We had a nice seat by a big window on the water and watched the water ferry and birds. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been coming to this Ivar's for a few years. Or when they run the Seahawks Blue Friday specials. I've always picked it up to go and take home to hubby. But their dining room does look clean & pleasant. The staff is always friendly & efficient. I've never had a problem with my order. The blue Friday specials change a little each year but they're normally a pretty good deal. Regular prices are a little spendy for "fast food" but the quality of food is very good. If you've never been I would highly recommend getting a cup of their clam chowder & an order of their fish and chips. read more

A very bad experience on my last visit. The cook refused to complete my order even though both waitstaff told him it was incomplete. He even came out and looked in the bag to see half an order. But refused to complete the order I guess because he did not want to admit an error. Very odd. Because the waitstaff were pleasant and professional I gave a second star. Just hope the business gets rid of this cook. read more

This place has been our go-to place for fish and chips for many years now. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, especially Lisa. The restaurant is pretty roomy and bright, the music is the 60s. We always get the cod fish and chips and also the wild salmon platter. The platter comes with wild rice, cornbread and cole slaw. Great shared. The staff later come around and give you moist towelette packets and mint candy. Nice. read more

A Washington fast food luxury. I miss going and love pretty much everything I tried. I wish these were all over the country!

Great dinner for fast Food. The service was good and the food was good too. It was later when we got here so we weren't expecting quality. We were pleasantly surprised. Prices aren't bad for Seattle either. And a 5++ for the tarter. Yum. Also they had pollack ...its been since I was in ALASKA last. Cooked perfect! Thank you for sharing this little bit of AK with us. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Pollack fish and fries, clam chowder, and shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I always enjoy Ivan's at Gene Coulon Park. The food is great the view is spectacular. Though today I had their clam chowder and only recieved 1 pack of crackers and when I asked for more crackers I was only given 1 pack. Come on 2 packs of crackers for a tanker of chowder. What do they think the crackers are made of Gold. I be back back but with new higher prices we don't need to receive SHRINK inflation too. read more

Ivar's in Seattle came highly recommended by friends and locals as one of Washington's top seafood restaurants, so when my parents visited from Colorado, I was genuinely excited to share what I expected to be an exceptional dining experience. Unfortunately, what we received was the complete opposite, easily one of the worst restaurant experiences of our lives. From the moment we sat down, the service was disorganized and slow. We understood the restaurant was busy, but it took far too long for a server to even come to our table. When he finally did, he brought an incorrect number of water glasses and some of those glasses had nothing but ice, no water at all. We placed our food and drink orders right away since we'd already been waiting, but nearly 20 minutes later, the only drinks that arrived were two drinks we didn't even order. When our food finally came, it was another disappointment. Our appetizer came out alongside our entrées instead of beforehand, parts of the order were completely wrong, and we had to send food back. The blackened salmon salad was unappetizing, the salmon was cold, the lettuce was limp, and parts were soggy and dark green. My husband's soup and clam chowder weren't any better, his salad had the same limp lettuce, and his chowder was barely room temperature. After sending back the incorrect items, it took another 20 minutes for the rest of the food to arrive, and by then, the meal was already a disaster. The final frustration came during checkout, our bill was processed on the wrong ticket, and after we'd already paid and were getting ready to leave, the server stopped us to say he needed to "fix it" and charge us more. We left feeling disappointed, frustrated, and frankly embarrassed that this was the place I had chosen to show my parents after hearing so many great things. This was not just a bad night... it was a complete failure in service, food quality, and basic organization. We won't be returning! read more

Ivars is a local institution. I grew up eating it with my family and it has a special place in my heart! I think the full boat meal is a pretty good deal and a good amount of food for our family of 3. I also like the prawn and chips, the prawns are surprisingly a big size! And the salmon Caesar salad is a nice way to balance all the fried items :) I always order online and this location is always on the dot with the pick up time. read more

Wear a nose plug whenever you come here because it always smells like trash. The food is not as good as other Ivars I have been to. The fountain sodas are pretty solid though. They have pepsi, which is fun. read more

Love this place. Great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend. Service was good too. Enjoy!

Another 5 star meal. Staff friendly and welcoming. Fish n chips hot and fresh. Clam chowder hot and perfect flavour. My only issue is the vinegar just seemed weak. The garlic looked great but not much flavour. The malt was better but not the same pazaaz as others read more

We had Ivar's delivered to our hotel room for dinner and we were so excited to try out the infamous clam chowder soup and fish and chips. Ordering was easy. Our food arrived shortly and it was dropped off at the lobby. The food was great! It was well cooked, tasty, and tasted freshly made. We quickly became big fans of the clam chowder soup, yum! Definitely recommend giving this place a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

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

We ordered a 4-piece cod, fries, and 2 drinks. The cod was perfectly cooked, the fries were crunchy, and everything came out quickly. Service was friendly and professional. It was busy but the staff turned over the tables quickly. We'll be back. read more

Great service but at the end of the day it's a West Coast Captain D's. Had the fish and chips. Was what it was. Nothing terribly special.

A very nice, welcomed break from chicken and burgers and burritos. Five kinds of fish, prawns, salads, chowder, fries--and plenty of tartar sauce. The traditional 4-piece cod is what it's all about. The coleslaw could use more flavor and more dressing; then it's perfect. Affordable. About $12-$15 per person with a drink. read more

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Imagine traveling across the country to be told that they don't accept walk-in party's of 6. The place was empty (after 7pm on a Sunday night with 3 mothers on Mother's Day). Very unwelcoming. Took our business elsewhere. Wish I could rate the food or the service, but we weren't given the opportunity. Thumbs down. read more

went to Lumen field, ordered from Ivars as usual. this will be my last order. ordered fish and chips with tarter sauce. Was given chicken. I didn't notice until I was in my seat and needless to say I don't go all the way down to fix it. Just left it under the seat. At this price I don't need this. Ivars Has cut the serving size and raised prices. I won't be looking to cash in on the free Veterans Day meal. Ever. read more

Did not have much expectations for this touristy food spot here in Seattle but I was very impressed! Their fish and chips were delicious. Batter of fish was perfect and when you eat them they aren't dry! The fries are very crispy! We also got the clam chowder in bread bowl and it was very good as well. The clam chowder isn't fishy and it's very creamy! Definitely not what I expected and was surprised how delicious it was! read more

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

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A Seattle classic. Portion sizes are a little on the small side but their fries, at their best, are my favorite in the city (at least, compared to any chain.) Nothing life-changing here but the food is consistent and tasty. I've tried much of the menu and while nothing was notably disappointing, I'd personally advise sticking to the tried and true - cod fish & chips and classic chowder rather than salmon options. There's a reason they're out here selling their classic chowder in bulk to other places. Again, not amazing, but consistently satisfying. If you are a huge fish and chips connoisseur, might not impress. Once had a friend come up from California for a week, going around trying a number of Seattle's most popular/highly rated restaurants with a bunch of friend. Their conclusion - of all the things they tried Ivar's was the most "worth it." Which may say more about Seattle food than Ivar's but I digress :) If you're visiting the city from out of state, give it a try! Good excuse to visit the pier and a ~10 minute walk from other downtown attractions such as Pike Place Market, the SAM, and the big wheel. Right next door to the ferry terminal if you want to give Bainbridge Island or the peninsula a visit. read more

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I've always enjoyed Ivar's fish and chips and the white clam chowder and cole slaw. But over the last year, Iver's has increased prices by a whopping approx. 30%. I used to order two 4-piece fish and chips and 1 chowder and 1 cole slaw and the total bill then was under $30. Today I ordered two 3-piece FnCs and the same extras and the bill, with no tip, was $40. Who is the marketing genius that came up with this outrageous increase? My advise, stay away from Iver's. Predatory pricing will keep me away. I really like the overhead music, but not that much. Not again. read more

This was recommended to us when we were on our boat tour cruise! I absolutely loved it, I got the salmon and fries it had just the right amount of crunch for me! Service was great and food was done pretty quickly. I would definitely go again when in Seattle! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Salmon and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really love Ivar's and on my way home from a business trip I had to make a stop here at a location I haven't been to yet. I wish I could have said it was more than just okay, but I was a bit disappointed. The service staff was very kind and friendly. The tables were clean and nothing was out of place. However, my fave order of clams 'n chips just didn't do it for me this time. I'm thinking they were a tad undercooked and perhaps contained less actual clam which caused them to lack the chew or bite I wanted from those clams strips. The result was was really just felt like eating deep-fried dough. Because I love their red pepper sauce and tartar sauce, I fought my way through those dough balls and fries, loading them up with sauce. The good news is their fries are still really good. Will I be back to an Ivar's? Yep. However, I'm hoping this was a one off and not a sign of the times. If it is, there's still the fish and chips and clam chowder which can bring me happiness. read more

For 7 years I have been patronizing this ivars location. What happened tonight is unacceptable for the prices ivars charges. I ordered a Togo order of white clam chowder in a bread bowl and a bowl of red chowder. I also ordered halibit and chips. The cashier to the people packing my order were friendly,efficient and attentive. When I got home the food was awful and I would give the food an F grade if possible. The bread bowl was stale, the 2 chowders were watered down and the halibut and chips was dried put and super fishy smelling and tasting. I called ivars on aurora and ask to speak to the manager on duty. The manager didn't side with me or believe my side of the story and thought I was making everything up about the bad food. This is horrible and unacceptable and I may not return to ivars again. read more

This Ivar's location is the one that my dad and I go to every time we would come up to Seattle. The service here is what keeps us coming back. The staff is always high energy and friendly, ready to answer questions, and make recommendations. The space is small, but has a lot of seating, and there's always a crowd when I've been in. I usually order a cup of chowder and fish & chips, but the last time we came in, we wanted to order a bunch of things, and the man up front recommended us the Full Boat Special, which ended up being a better deal for us. He was nice enough to also include another drink with the meal. Ivar's chowder is always consistent, thick, and packed with clams. I get it every time. The fish is good, not too oily, but the breading does get stuck on my fingers so much, that it won't come off with a napkin, but gets stuck on that instead. Not a huge deal if you have wipes or wash your hands afterwards. If you're with another person or in a group, the Full Boat Special is definitely the deal to get. It comes with ten pieces of fish which was more than enough, and a huge basket of fries, coleslaw, and a drink. For the price, it's pretty good quality, and leaves me feeling full. I've only ever been to one other Ivar's location, because this one is just that consistent. read more

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

Great food rude people. Ordered clam chowder and chips Maybe next time I will run into nicer people read more

I really enjoy going to any of the Ivar's Seafood Bars. The menu is the same and the fish and chips so delicious. It's a Seattle area iconic restaurant. read more

We did online order. This location has small portions do we were definitely surprised and disappointed by that. We got the five piece fish and chips, the halibut and chips and a side of coleslaw and it was $30! Total worth for five people, but not for the size of the plates we received. You'd think it would be worth the price, but the fish and chips were like fish stick size and the halibut were like fillet size. Tasty and food not cold (thinking the food would have been not as fresh sitting out as a to-go order). Parking lot small and a little weird to navigate. Overall, I'll go to another location and hope for larger plates... read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Halibut and chips, fish and chips and side coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I always get the salmon n chips The last few times ive been the fish seemed really dry and the pieces seem to get smaller each time And the fries are pretty average an you don't get very many Overall it used to be alot better imo (Better quality an cheaper etc) The workers always seem pretty friendly read more

The plump, juicy scallops shown on the menu board bare no resemblance to the runts that show up in your basket. Very disappointing. A life favorite restaurant is falling apart. read more

Really impressed! I ordered online and picked up in the store well before the estimated pickup time. They gave me a compostable fork, napkins and plenty of tartar sauce with my fish and side caesar salad. I knew I was taking a risk by subbing out the fries but was pleasantly surprised. The salad came with a compostable container of dressing and a lemon wedge! My fish and salad were excellent. Kudos to this Ivar's for its commitment to reduce SUPs. Why isn't the side salad in a paper clamshell container? read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Side Caesar Salad - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very much enjoyed my halibut and chips here Most tasty and had iced tea and that was excellent Staff was super nice and helpful My last visit to Ivar's was in 1962 when in Seattle for a visit and the food still as good as I remember it I will return for sure Jim at Maplelag in Minnesota read more

I keep forgetting how incredible Ivar's is until I go back and it blows me away again! Could not have been a better experience. The cashier was courteous, the food came out quickly. The fries (this is a thing for me) were freshly cooked as was the 3-piece pollock. The young lady cashiering also delivered moist towelettes to me and the other customers along with chocolate mints. I will definitely not wait so long to go back! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - 3-piece pollock & chowder photobombing! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good service, friendly employees and great quality food! There were two of us and we both had clam chowder and shared a fish and chips. Food was hot and fresh, made to order and your location was clean and welcoming. When in town I will return for more chowder! read more

It's not gourmet. It's deep fried fish. But they do it right. The sides aren't really much to speak about, but the fish, shrimp, and clams are spot on. I could eat those clams like potato chips all day. Dont be a loser. Get it and enjoy. read more