have the crab cake appetizer; it has the most delicious chutney and Saffron aioli sauce. TO. DIE. FOR!!!! 😜😂😜 (and Ivar’s posted the recipe online!) the mussels and clam chowder were pretty damn good too! the chowder had big ole chunks of clam in it! and Dan, our server, was dynamite! he helped us find the crab cakes on the menu. my daughter and i shared the mussels...Dan, THE man served them to us in separate plates. WOW. we always love Ivar’s, but yesterday (2 aug ‘18) was made even better by Dan’s outstanding recommendation, presentation, timeliness and kindness!!!
Love this place!! So yummy a d got the food quick :) perfect baby shrimps and fries. Not much of a clam chowder person but it was pretty good! Definitely recommend
Food was so good, and we sat on the patio, great view, weather was perfect. We will definitely be coming back!
Ivar’s exceeded our expectations in service, quality of food and overall atmosphere. Visiting from Pittsburgh for the Christmas season, was highly recommended and did not disappoint.
We've been here a few times now and love it! I will say that we are not locals, but the food has been well prepared and delicious, the service has been great and the atmosphere is cool. They have what we consider to be the best chowder!
First, you can order the simpler dishes from the outside stand. Will probably get the food faster and there is covered seating nearby and there are seats all the way out to the pier though seagulls have laid their waste all over them hahah.
The restaurant inside is quite nice and has a good view.
The service was fantastic and the food was mostly great.
Clam Chowder was good. Manila clam order had a few that were missing meat.
Halibut fish and chips were great. The crab and shrimp pasta were light on flavor. Not much crab, shrimp, or havarty taste. May need stronger or more cheese, and or crush some shrimp heads for the flavor.
My wife and I visited Ivar's anticipating an enjoyable seafood meal. That is exactly what we got!
We started with the Penn Cove Mussels, with flavor that was well worth it.
We then had Fish and Chips, with mine Cod and my wife's Halibut. Both were as tasty as we had hoped they'd be.
The service was good, and the outside seating provided a very pleasant ambiance.
I recommend Ivar's to anyone looking for quality Seafood fare.
Everything was great about this place, the food tasted fresh and delicious, the service was prompt, waiter Marquis took care of all our requests - I enjoyed the meal and would love to come back again. Even the usually boring salmon tasted great. There is a colony of seagulls waiting outside the restaurant for all the food you can share.
Only issue was a waiting line - took us about half an hour to get seated.
had an awesome time here! all of our food was delicious and the atmosphere is superb; we sat outside on the water. it was a hot day but the breeze was fantastic. the crab and shrimp pasta was perfect. the crab dip was also amazing i just wish there had been more lol
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This place was introduced to me for their clam chowder and their fish and chips. They have 2 types of service, a quick serve outside and full service indoors. The quick service have an indoor seating area in the gazebo and outdoor seating along the bay. The full service seating area has a lot of large booths and an overview of the bay. If you’re just looking for just chowder and fish and chips, order at the quick service area. The full service is great for large parties, dinners and special events.
Fish and chips - 4/5
I got the 5 piece cod fish and chips. The batter was pretty good, the batter didn’t separate and it was crispy. However, the fish is pretty small. The tartar sauce wasn’t that amazing and the fries are a bit soggy and nothing worth noting. They also have their own packaged ketchup. Personally I like seeing the Heinz logo brand for my ketchup even if they are using Heinz ketchup.
Clam chowder - 5/5
The clam chowder is creamy, and has a lot of flavor. They used chopped clams and potatoes. However they use saltine crackers instead of oyster crackers.
You gotta be okay with them damn seagulls! Otherwise, find a spot to sit inside the gazebo. This spot will bring you memories and nostalgia if you’re from Seattle. I remember this Ivar’s from being a teen and enjoying walking the pier. This is actually still one of the more affordable spots to eat if you go to the pier! I love being on the water no matter what! Adorable! Easy to find. Good value for you money! Free water. Must tri is the 3 piece true cod Cajun. The best Tartar sauce ever. Must try!
Ivar’s top notch seafood restaurant on the wharf in Seattle.
Salmon - Coho & Sockeye were awesome along with the vegetables and bread (ask for the bread separately - it is free).
Both wine & beer completed the meals.
Watching the ferries, ships & people were great. And the birds - gulls, rule the outside fence.
Outdoor seating in the harbour is available, but not open.
Really nice space for over 200 people to sit no issues.
Televisions in the bar.
My review is a bit belated but nonetheless deserved. This was the best meal I had on my entire trip to Seattle and that’s saying something. I still think about the food and the drink to this day.
I highly recommend the Pineapple Rum Old Fashioned and the fried calamari. The combination of the two is fantastic. My son had the Halibut and enjoyed it.
Fun restaurant! The food was all absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was great. They had incredible views into the water. Grilled Alaska Salmon, Clam Chowder, Calamari, and Crab were our favorites. Would recommend this location over others in the area. We'll definitely be back again! The parking on the entire strip is rough as there is so much construction, but eventually it'll be fantastic again.
It's been over 30 years since I've been to Seattle. The first time was as a teenager. One of the reasons that family vacation stood out to me was due to the delicious clam chowder at Ivar's. The minute I got to my hotel in downtown Seattle I headed straight to the Pier to enjoy the first of many bowls of chowder I had during my stay. It was just as good as it was when I was a kid. Make sure to try Ivar's out if you get the chance! A Seattle must try.
Such amazing food...I highly recommend the red chowder, Alaskan Cod & Chips were great, and the coleslaw was so good... great view of the pier.
Nice ambience, good service.
The chowder is well balanced and has very rich flavor. The mussels are really fresh. The fried clams however is a downer, too much breading and too salty, we barely touched it.
Our waiter was fantastic, and great fun. The fish was beautiful! However, some of the mussels didn't open. Big serving with an amazing view.
Very nice and spacious restaurant by the pier. Lots of seating. Highlight is the Crab Cioppino! It’s awesome. I cleaned up the whole plate. You know they mean business when they provide a bib with your meal.
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