Come in the summer when they have Copper River Salmon...best in the world.
I worked here in college and now live in Missouri, where you can't find good (let alone great) seafood.
Ivar's, you turned me into a seafood snob. I love you and hate you.
This restaurant was recommended to us by the hotel. What a great place! We got seated right away on a Sunday evening, sat near the windows so we could see the boat traffic on the water and had the best service!! We had the Crispy Calamari for appetizer and I had the Chinook Salmon for entrée. WOW!! Perfect salmon on jasmine rice! Paired with the Scuttlebutt's Night Circus Coconut Coffee Dark Ale and it was sublime!!
The only negative thing is the parking. The lot connected to the restaurant is quite small, so you have to park across the street if its full. This can be tricky since its on a slight curve and oncoming traffic can be difficult to see.
Came here for late lunch. The place was quite busy. The view on the outside deck of Lake Union was great. Had a chowder and slamon burger. The chowder was very good, and the salmon on the burger was tender and flavorful.
Quite a legend around this place, and justifiably so. Packed to the brim with both local and tourist crowd, we got the table after some wait. The service was pleasant and efficient, the food was good (though not great) and the view from the outdoors table lovely.
Great place with so much history, and lovely view over the lake. Food were great, I had the salmon sampler and loved it so much. Staff are friendly. The place for sure is a must
Here are the directions, straight from the brunch menu at Ivar’s Salmon House. “Step 1: Order up your favorite vodka, tequila or gin. Step 2: Start from scratch with tomato juice or J. Wilbur Bloody Mary Mix. Step 3: Spice it up with a selection of over a dozen hot sauces, wasabi or horseradish. Step 4: Garnish away with Hickory smoked bacon, jumbo prawns, pepperoni, pickled asparagus, spicy green beans, blue cheese stuffed olives, pepperoncinis, celery, onions, citrus or whatever else you can throw at it.” In my case, that “whatever else” just happened to be an eggs benedict pulled off the buffet line.
Since I grew up in the NW this was one of the restaurants you had to dine at , one of the items on the menu that is no longer served is the Halibut poached in cream...
that I still make and remember the great meals at this iconic restaurant.
Amazing view, happy hour and deck seating options!. I love the whalemaker lounge - especially in the summer when the patio is a perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle and take in the beautiful view of the space needle. Lots of people park their boat close and access this gem from the water. I always get the seared rare ahi tuna and am always delighted on how fresh it is and how amazing it tastes. And I don't think I can leave without a bite of Ivar's chowder. Great place for happy hour! As a side note, I respect that Ivar's increased their wages/prices before the required time to pay folks in Seattle a living wage - I hope that business strategy pays off for them. As soon as the weather is here I will be heading here to show my support!
Thoroughly Enjoyed. Very good food, service, surroundings and location. I reccomend this establishment to everyone.
I worked here long ago, and just returned the other night with my family. The food was better than I remember it! The coho was outstanding. It was the only time I've eaten out in recent memory that the food wasn't over salted (I must be more sensitive to salt than the average person, because all restaurant food seems salty!). Overall the experience was terrific, and I was pleased that it has continued to grow and improve since I worked there. Great job, guys!
Lovely interior on the lake side. Ton of space both inside and outside. Outside seating had great shades.
Scallops were amazing, slightly questionable sauce what was not needed.
Seafood skewer was great but rice was to buttery and fealty for my taste. Still good.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. The food, location, view, service, everything. I love all of the Native American art and the overall theme of a traditional salmon house. This restaurant represents Seattle well. I had the stuffed halibut, soup, and some oysters, everything was prepared perfectly and tasted great.
My husband and I came into Seattle to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary and we were served by Kaylyn. She did amazingly well navigating a full house and we were happy with her service under pressure. Thank you Kaylyn! Food was nice, hot, and delicious. Enjoy the holidays!
We went with a group of six people visiting the area. My mango cocktail was very good. And our scallop appetizer was delicious--so buttery and melt in your mouth. Even my five year old loved them. We all had a variety of entrees. Mine was the taste of the Northwest which had scallops, and two types of fish. So yummy! Would definitely recommend. And the views on the water were gorgeous!
Watch Ship Canal Traffic enter Lake Union as you dine on Salmon and other Seafood Dishes. Lunch Specials from $20.
If you rationalize Restaurant"s View with Parking value at $10-$15, the entree pricing is very reasonable.
New Fall Special Menu with Grilled King and Halibut Entrees.
Happy Hour Menu in Bar.
Additional parking available across street from restaurant
Service was absolutely top-notch. Our server, Paul, was amiable, pleasant, and added to the atmosphere. The view is still absolutely fantastic. The fish, chowder, and coconut prawns were perfect. The sides were good, but not at the level of the proteins. But you're really here for the seafood, the service, and the view and they 100% delivered. Added bonuses, you can boat to this location, there were ducks and geese, and a perfect view of the Space Needle.
September 9, 2012
At Ivar's Salmon House #ivarssalmonhouse Lake Union #lakeunion #boats #dock
401 NE Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98105
with my #work #Mexican #friends
We enjoyed watching their friends #fishing 🎣 and #enjoy the #view of North Passage Point Park
600 NE Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98105
And, the view of University Bridge
Also, the view of Pocock Rowing Center
3320 Fuhrman Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
Food was great. Atmosphere is best during the summer. I recommend patio seating during the sunny days and window seating during the winter. Their calamari is our favorite appetizer.
Beautiful restaurant. Don't be fooled by carryout Ivers in front. The Salmon house is around back. Great place to take out of town guests with it's NW theme. Great view of the water and Seattle. Food a little pricey but consistently good. They also have a vegetarian menu if you request one.
I have been a loyal customer of Ivars for over 40 years and what I appreciate most about this restaurant is its consistency. It has maintained its amazing and unique atmosphere throughout the years. The location on Lake Union with a view of the Seattle skyline adds to its charm. The food is simply delicious. I ordered the clam chowder and a burger and was pleasantly surprised by how tasty they were. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Ivars is a great place to take out-of-town guests or for a special occasion. It's also perfect for a nice lunch or dinner.
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