I live in California. But I'm in Seattle more often than not…read more One of my absolute favorite foods is clam chowder. And ironically, my wife enjoys a fish and chips on occasion. Luckily for us, Ivar's works for both of our palettes. As for me, their clam chowder checks a ton of my want to eat boxes. 1. Consistency/thickness (not too soupy) is quite ideal 2. Ratio of potato, meat, and clams is solid 3. Price point is more than reasonable 4. Reheats well, taste good the day after The parking at this location is plentiful. This place works for me!

In general, I've had solid experiences with Ivars, numerous locations, and always consistent,…read moregenerally a solid 3.2 Stars always. However, the one here in Bellevue is a step tad above. The food seems always a bit hotter (much appreciated) without overcooking, breading always perfect the service always friendly and chefs cooking so well. My favorite Ivars. Nice that is close to work and work discount too :) Highly recommend.

Absolutely fantastic experience at The Salty Blue! If you are looking for top-tier, authentic fish…read moreand chips in the Renton area, this is the place. I ordered the fish and chip basket and it was absolute perfection. The fish was incredibly fresh and flaky on the inside, encased in a light, ultra-crispy batter that wasn't greasy at all. The chips were hot and seasoned just right, and the whole basket hit the spot. Great food, friendly service, and a welcoming vibe. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to try out more of their menu. Highly recommend!

Great (huge!) battered cod and chips and solid value. They have a nice selection of sodas,…read morelemonade, beer, and beer on tap. Great stop for quick and friendly indoor or outdoor dining in the heart of DTR. We'll be back.

Stopped in for a quick bite. Got the steamer clams. Amazing flavor! Service was impeccable. I hate…read morewhen dirty dishes are left for a while so I give this place a 10 for immediately clearing. Will definitely go back again to try some of their other dishes.

For the location and vibe, this place is pricey and perhaps even overpriced. Why? There's reggae…read moremusic playing (which is fine but not compatible with the price in my personal opinion) and the service is kind, friendly, nice. The restaurant was clean overall. Rockfish tacos for $18 EACH and average chips on the side to me feels like a ripoff. Are the tacos delicious and fresh? Yes. Are they worth it? Maybe, only for a splurge. The chowders are TRULY delicious and have a robust flavor profile, I definitely recommend. Pricier than other places in the area but definitely unique flavor. However, the tomato-based chowder was disappointing as it was mostly tomato pieces and very little seafood. Will be back but sparingly as this isn't quite a special occasion restaurant, but also not casual enough for the price and ambiance.

Great Seafood Spot!! Everything was delicious and made to order. Floured and fried as soon as you…read moreorder. I had a Shrimp Po'Boy sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries and coleslaw. Also had a cup of their amazing clam chowder. Place was very clean and organized. Service was very fast and friendly. They had a small seating area inside and some large picnic tables outside. There was plenty of parking.

Our second Fish and Chips tasting in Seattle…read more Little mom and pop shop. We got there late so the place was pretty empty. There are picnic benches but more like a grab n go kind of place. We wanted to try their fish and chips but they happen to serve Seafood gumbo on some days. I am a sucker for gumbo but most of the places outside of NOLA had let me down big time. So I hesitated. I decided to asked for a spoon of gumbo to sample before I order a cup. The young man at the counter started scooping a cup, yes, a real cup so I figured he heard me wrong. When I asked how much, he replied, free for you. Really?! Awesome!!! Now my husband and son's turn, ok, they ordered like there's no tomorrow and below is how I ranked them. Seafood Gumbo - OMG, other than a little saltier for my taste, it is on point. As good as it can get. Highly recommended. Clam chowder- not bad but gumbo was way better. Fried chicken- was alright. Crab puppies - yummy Fried calamari- tough and chewy Fishes - soggy way too dried Salmon - very light battered which were great but fish were dried. Way over fried. Shrimps - over fried and dried Clam strips - too dried Chips - all were soggy even though we asked for extra crispy. Slaw - crisp and tasty. I rather eat this than the soggy fries/chips. I would definitely return for the seafood gumbo and crab puppies.

10/10, no notes! One…read moreof the best fish n chips plates I've had in a long time, and friendly quick service as well. The fish was delicious, and the breading stayed crisp, and wasn't oily at all. A+ Fries, lightly seasoned, and even the slaw was good with just a light sweetness. Don't skip this spot! Small in-store dining area, and not busy at all on a Friday afternoon.

This place was good! Service was wonderful and kind. There's only 3 tables that seat 2 and 2…read morecounters that seat maybe 2-3 each. For food, I got the special, which I would recommend. It came with 2 pieces of cod, fries or coleslaw (I chose coleslaw. It does NOT come with raisins which I was very pleased about), tartar sauce, a drink, and 3 prawns. Prawns were my favorite part of the meal. Perfectly cooked. Coleslaw was pretty good, a little sweet, and helped cut all the oil. Cod and prawns were crunchy and not overly oily. My bf got the 3 piece cod which came with fries. The fries were dry, which means they were probably over fried. Clam chowder was pretty darn good. Mac n cheese was good but ultimately it reminded me of the mac n cheese I'd eat as a kid from frozen TV dinners, which made me nostalgic so not sure how to feel. Think I saw someone else say the pasta was overcooked. I wouldn't say it's overcooked but it's not al dente either. Tartar sauce is not free here! 79 cents each. I would recommend TWO containers for 1 order. I got 1 serving of tartar, which came with the special, and it was not enough for 2 piece cod + 3 prawns. We ordered another 1 serving of tartar for my bf and it was not enough for his 3 piece cod either. Overall my bf and I both separately came to the conclusion that it feels "homemade". Like stuff a family would make at home.

Today I brought some friends to one of my regular spots, Andy's Fish House, and everyone really…read moreenjoyed it. I've been here many times, and the seafood is always very fresh. The service is excellent too. Our server did a great job keeping track of everything, even though we shared several appetizers and ordered different items individually. Splitting the bill was easy and everything was entered correctly. They also have a great selection of draft beers, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Andy's Fish House is one of my favorite local spots in Old Town Snohomish. It's a great place to bring friends from out of town and let them try one of our local favorites. Highly recommended!

Always great food. Eat too much. Wish it was dog friendly,…read morewould come more often. Service fun and casual. Love that. Real people.

Had this with my sister (London frequenter) and allegedly these are on par and quite authentic!…read more The batter was delightfully thin and crispy and the fish itself was flaky Typically not the biggest fan of thicker fries, but the chips were tender and fluffy! Oysters were melt in mouth yum and paired well with the lemon Service on a Sunday dinner took around 15 min and everything was freshly fried Inside of the restaurant was quite cute; really cute steampunk lightbulbs and London esque paraphernalia

Ordered: - British Fish & Chips - Overall, good fried fish…read more The tartar sauce was also good. Fries/chips are on the thicker side but they work. - Fried Oysters - I liked this one too. I was honestly a little surprised that I enjoy this one as much as I did. - Fish Sandwich - I would just skip this one if we went back and just do the regular fish and chips. Wasn't a fan of the bread. - Lobster Roll - Alright. Would probably only reorder the Fish and Chips and Fried oysters (if you like that/feeling it). I wish they let you sub out some of the regular fries in the main courses for onion rings or for the thin fries (that are available with the tacos). Also wish you could just order the fried oyster itself as a side. Got there around 2:30 ish on a Saturday, waiting in line about 30 minutes before we ordered and about 20 minutes after to get the actual food.

We visited for lunch on Friday, with a party of four, and it was a nice experience. We arrived and…read morewere seated right away, the place was about 3/4 full. The waiter came by and took drink orders. Their margaritas are strong and they have a nice selection of draft beers. We started with Salt & Vinegar Drumsticks and Pretzels as appetizers, they were excellent. We then went with the Pub Dip, and 2 Fish & Chips. Both were well prepared and steaming hot. The service was good, although the waiter disappeared for a bit when we were looking for the check. Overall, a good place for lunch.

Was missing the old continent a little, figured I'd give the place a try. Been living in Redmond…read morefor many years now but never came here before today. Decent selection of brews on tap, nice pub atmosphere, and the music at a level that allows you to chat without raising your voices yet still enjoy the music. The mix was...a little all over the place, but that's how pubs are supposed to be. Food was ok, nothing special, got the job done. Had the fish and chips, was a little disappointed that there were no peas. I expected that since this place is definitely branded as a British pub. But other than that - had a great time and will probably come here again now that I've finally stepped through the doors once...

This place is truly a hidden gem (well worth the 30 minute drive)…read more It's one of the only places that feels like it cares about their customers. The quality and portions are fantastic. They've got big shareable platters and seriously high quality food compared to everywhere else that's been slashing quality and raising prices. I heard ownership changed hands for the first time in 30 years as of two weeks ago and truth be told, I'm terrified that there might be changes coming..

This had been my favorite seafood place for many years, but no more. We went there for my birthday…read moreand were sorely disappointed. The fish was super greasy and tasteless. The previously award-winning chowder now has a weird texture and tastes like cheddar cheese (ew). Sadly, another Northwest gem is gone.

Visited here for the first time today for Happy Hour. The vibe of the place looks fun, but it was…read morereally dark inside which seemed a bit weird for early afternoon. It did seem like it would be a fun place to watch a game with friends. I got the burger and fries off the Happy Hour menu for $14. Decent price, and the burger was thick but with a dry bun and not much for toppings. It wasn't great, Fries were cold and oily, and looked like they were cooked in old that should have been changed. Staff was nice and helpful.

I really hadn't considered visiting Rascal's as I'm more of a foodie than a drinker. However,…read moredecided on a whim to stop in on a Saturday morning to check out the brunch scene. We were warmly greeted at the door and invited in. While walking us to our table, the owner who was seating us offered us a $4 mimosa. How could we say no, so she presented us with a few non-standard options like watermelon (and I can't remember the other types, my bad!). It turns out that it's their new brunch special, so if you accept the mimosa on the way in, it's $4, where the regular price is $10 -- definitely good to keep in mind if you're visiting during weekend brunch! When it came down to the food, I ordered the fried bologna sandwich while my husband had the tom tom benedict (green and red tomatoes). Both were quite good -- I loved the twist on the ol' bologna sandwich, though I the tom tom bene was prob our fave. Anyhow, I was suprised at how much we liked the food from this tavern, and I'll definitely include it as an option from now on, when we're coming up with places to visit. Highly recommend this place. It's relatively new, it's quite sizable, and the owners are just lovely. I do hope that more people find out about this gem and visit!