I stopped in at Ivar's on the Seattle waterfront agter getting off the ferry on my way to the new Seattle waterfront they've been working on for years but is now open. I was happy I stopped for Ivar's fish & chips plus chowder. I haven't worked sowntown now for years and used to stop by and eat here once a month to enjoy their fresh fish, chips, and chowder. I've been eating there since I was a little kid and I'm so happy they still serve great food just like they did when Ivar was still alive. Many restaurants are gone downtown after Covid but not Ivar's. They not only sutvived Covid but are thriving. The true cod is just as good as ever and so are the fries, and clam chowder. How many restaurants over the past two decades can say that? The next time I want great fish, chips, and chowder, I'm heading to Ivar's on the waterfront. And who doesn't enjoy sharing their fries with the Segalls? After all these years, I still do. Go Ivar's!!! read more

We had Fried Clams and Chips and a Clam Chowder. Good clams, nice crunchy coating. Great clam chowder. Quick, friendly service. Walk up counter. Tartar sauce was tasty too. Enclosed area to eat in and watch the seagulls. Not much on ambiance, but a great coastal feel. read more

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Another Seattle trip in the books! After a long day exploring, a friend and I decided to keep it simple with Fish and Chips, and it turned out to be a great choice. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked, while the tartar sauce was tangy and balanced the flavors beautifully--it really brought the dish together. We also ordered the crab dip, which was just okay, and the chips were a bit too crunchy for my liking. The highlight, though, was the clam chowder: rich, creamy, and full of fresh flavor. Overall, it was a satisfying meal that I'd happily rate 5 out of 5. read more

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The portions have gotten so tiny! Back in the day used to get big pieces of fish and good size fries. They've shrink everything while raising the prices. If I'm in need of fish and chips I'll just go to a location that's not on the waterfront or get the happy hour deals inside the restaurant. I couldn't believe how small of portion sizes they are now. read more

Grabbed a quick bread bowl to go. The lines were long and slow with service. Lots of seating and available bathrooms as well. read more

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Ok funny story, we ate out checking out the new pier/bridge area on our yearly drive up to Seattle. We see some people fishing and we get to talking, after a bit we exchanged some local likes and dislikes, he swears we 'have to try this place' so much so he hands us a bit of cash and says its on him hahaha! What a trip. Fast forward and since we already ate we split a 5 piece. Very affordable and very tasty. Counter service but have a heated inclosure to dine. Fish tasted fresh and fried were good. Im not 100% sure if its the best, but bang for buck, it was pretty damn good. read more

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Stopped by Ivar's Acres of Clams and had a mixed experience. The clam chowder was fantastic--rich, creamy, and definitely the highlight of the meal. The Alaskan cod fish and chips, though, were just okay. Not bad, but nothing to rave about either. read more

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Walked by the area decided to order fish and chips. It was very fresh. The fish was moist and tasty. The French fries are OK. there's plenty of sitting area outside and the seagull out waiting for your leftover. Haha read more

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My friend and I stopped by while in the area. We weren't looking to have a full-on meal, but since this was one of the places we wanted to try, we ended up sharing some fish and chips. Honestly, the food is what you would expect-- very solid fish and chips. Would recommend if you're visiting Seattle, if you're in the area, and if you're looking for quick, affordable fish and chips. read more

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

Food from the outside food window. Loads of outside seating. Waterfront table and a large indoor space. Indoor provides protection from the seagulls. Which appear to be fairly aggressive. The fish was cooked well. One piece was a bit dry. A smaller piece. Did they fry it twice? Not sure, but overall very good. And a good price point. The fries were not overwhelming good. But just ok. Alright. SYOY! read more

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Good stop for some tasty fish and chips. I've stopped by here a couple times on my travels having always been recommended by locals. Fish is tasty and fresh with a good breading to fish ratio. Fries are take it or leave it - nothing special. We ordered at the counter and sat outside, but they also have an indoor dining option. Lots of flies at the outdoor counter ordering area. Good stop for some tasty fish and chips. read more

Ivar's Fish Bar - 4 Piece Fish 'N Chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered the cod fish and chips with clam chowder and it was okay. The cod fish was soft and flaky, not too thick on the batter which was great. The fries were nothing special. The clam chowder was decent but not as great as other clam chowder places nearby, sadly. I like the fact the clam chowder wasn't too salty and too thick like other places but I wish they put more vegetables such as potatoes etc. Check this spot at least once. read more

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When my Dad lived in Seattle, this was our favorite place to eat at when walking around the Waterfront. Ivar's has several of these fast casual seafood bars around Washington. Next door to this one on Pier 54 is their full service restaurant - Ivar's Ace of Clams. Here at Ivar's Fish Bar, you order at the walkup counter and then find a table to eat at once you have your food. Ivar's has been selling fish 'n chips at the Seattle Waterfront since 1938. Ivar's menu has a number of fried seafood items that comes with french fries. You can get fish, prawns, clams, oysters, chicken or calamari as your main item. Side items include Red, White or Alaska Smoked Salmon Chowder and a Shrimp Cocktail. I like how easy it is to walk up and grab some seafood. Sometimes the lines can be a little long around lunch time. Ivar's has some shaded tables next door or you can sit at one of the tables outside and enjoy the cool breeze from Elliot Bay. There are seagulls that hang around and beg for food that make for fun entertainment. I don't get to Seattle as much since my Dad moved away. But I did recently come here on a trip and was able to grab lunch while walking on the Waterfront. I enjoyed reminiscing my many lunches that I had with my Dad over the years. The Prawns and Chips and the Red Chowder are my personal favorites. read more

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I've been going to the Ivar's at Coulon Beach for years, but this was the first time I've been to the one in Seattle and it did not disappoint! Food (5/5): we ordered the cod fish and chips, scallops and chips, and two cups of clam chowder. They had a special for $1.20 per cup on the specific day we went because of a Seahawks Blue Friday promo, so that was a pleasant surprise. Everything tasted fresh! The fish was very tender, light, and crispy, the scallops were sweet and were not too firm, and the chowder was the perfect thing to order on a cold and windy day. Service (5/5): there are two cashiers and the one we had provided very fast and friendly service. Our food was ready within just a few minutes, which was nice considering the size of the huge line. There are a few trash cans in the dining areas, but they were all stacked to the top, so hopefully next time they're tended to a bit more frequently. Ambiance (4/5): they have plenty of tables either inside a designated room or outside next to the water. I preferred inside since there were a ton of seagulls waiting outside for any leftover food from customers, especially since there are signs encouraging people to feed them. It felt a bit chaotic watching the seagulls, but it was safe inside the dining area itself. Overall (5/5): I'm very happy with the food, service, and most of the ambiance, and I'm sure I'd come back either to this location or the one at Coulon next time I visit. The cod and chowder were delicious, but next time I'd like to try maybe the halibut and red chowder. read more

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First time coming to Ivars and had a blast. Really clean interior and staff is super nice. I got their fish and chips and it was super delicious. Right amount of fish to crumb coating ratio. Tastes super fresh. Condiments were included and here were regular and sweet tartar sauce. I liked both! Their coleslaw was good and tasty. Been back several times now and each time it was better and better. Plus you get a nice view of the Seattle harbor and waterfront. Highly recommend it! read more

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I've been to plenty of Ivar's in my life but this is my first time at the location on the pier. The Establishment: service was pretty quick even though the location was super busy. I love that there's both spacious indoor seating and plenty of tables on the pier along the water. There were seagulls and pigeons everywhere which were so fun to watch. Could've been cleaner but it's about what you'd expect from a place like that. The Food: our fries were barely warm...but the fish??? So flakey. So crisp on the outside. So delicious every time. That paired with the tartar sauce is a match made in heaven. My friend got the Cajun fish which were pretty salty but the tartar helped cut the saltiness. They also got the smoked salmon chowder which was so flavorful and creamy, perfect for a gray Seattle day. read more

Ivar's Fish Bar - 3 Piece Fish 'N Chips and Seattle Soda Diet Cola - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Price is high Quality of chowder is bad A 4 piece fish and chips is really a 2 piece cut in 4 pieces read more

Yummy food! We had it for lunch. Service was nice. Outside one stop shop and you can go eat anywhere around and feed the seagulls. The fish was fresh and we didn't feel gross or too stuffed. Just the right amount. Definitely worth checking out. They also have a sit down restaurant with more options to choose from. read more

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Came by while exploring Seattle and was recommended by a friend to give this place a try! We arrived just after opening so the line wasn't long yet but as soon as we finished eating the line was down the road, so be prepared! You order at an outside to go style and pick it up just next to ordering. They provide a self serve utensils and other seasonings section too. We ordered the cod CAJUN style and salmon. They were both very tasty. CAJUN is definitely the way to go and was cooked nicely. Goes great with the Tatar sauce as well. As for the salmon it was actually also pretty good. Most of the times it's hard to get salmon right but I was pleasantly surprised to have nice consistency that wasn't too tough. Overall was very tasty, each item came with fries. Just that it's a little pricy, but pretty good for fresh fish. Views are also nice as they have both inside and outside seating options. Watch out for the seagulls! I'd definitely come back next time I'm here for a visit. read more

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2 bread bowl chowders to go please! So good on a cold rainy day. This place will never get old.

The best Clam Chowder I ever had. Worth a trip to Seattle, WA. on the Pier and at the airport. read more

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We were in the area Friday afternoon and we came here for lunch. I got combo with fried clam strips with fries, white clam chowder, and a drink, my hubby got 3 pieces fried cod with fries, my friend got the fried oysters with fries and white clam chowder in bread bowl. All the food are yummy and delicious but there are too much fries for us to eat and we were not able to finish. The cashier is friendly and helpful. We will first order the fried items, then line up to the cashier then u will order the soup, and drinks. It is a fat food line. Then you will get your food once they are ready. They have a large sitting area, some outside and some inside. Food also comes with ketchup and tarter sauces and you can also pick up vinegar, salt and pepper for your likings. read more

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This place reminds me of Fisherman's Wharf in San Diego. The food is very good, the restaurant is huge and nice, and it's super busy with loads of tourists. The coconut shrimp was yummy...very large shrimp with a firecracker sauce. The sourdough bread bowl that our clam chowder was served in, was far too dense to really be eaten. But, it was delicious to scoop out some of the inside with the chowder. The clam chowder was more of a cream of clam soup than an actual chowder. But, it was very tasty. The wait staff were running around like chickens...nice, but overworked. read more

The place is very big and you can choose: inside sit down lunch or dinner, or they have the stand side where you order and then can sit on the tables outside both covered or by the water uncovered which is great. I was passing by so only got a chowder and I opted for the salmon one. It came out very fast. With taxes for a cup it was $8 ish. It came out fast. It tasted very good however I wish it would have been hot, it was warm at most. But nice to sit on the water and eat this. read more

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As much as I love Ivar's Acres of Clams, Ivar's Fish Bar is amazing as well! It's a quick-service, more casual way to experience Ivar's with a pared-down menu. The seating area is extremely no frills but is right on the water and has a fantastic view. I had shrimp and fries with a cup of their red chowder (clam chowder with a tomato base instead of a cream one). The staff were very knowledgeable and quickly able to answer a couple of questions I had about the menu. While they don't have bathrooms right at the fish bar, you are able to go into the actual restaurant and use them if needed. Ivar's Fish Bar is definitely the place to go if you are hungry while walking around the Seattle waterfront! read more

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Not sure what the big deal is about this place. I ordered the salmon clam chowder soup. Got about a cup worth and it was about 10 bucks! It was way too salty. read more

Ivar's is a solid spot for fish and chips and chowder, and it definitely lived up to the recommendations I received for it. The white chowder was really good, with each spoonful packed with plenty of ingredients. It was creamy, had great flavor, and featured nice chunks of fish. The Alaskan true cod fish and chips were flaky, fresh, and flavorful, served hot and well complemented by the tartar sauce. You can take your food and sit near the water. Ivar's has a really nice view overlooking the boats, but be weary of the many birds waiting for leftovers. Despite its touristy appearance, the food came out quick and the experience was enjoyable. If you're looking for a tasty meal with a great view, Ivar's is worth a visit. read more

Ivar's Fish Bar - Alaskan True Cod Fish and Chips, White Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went up to the walk up line to order but they provided indoor seating. Lines not to long. Service was quick, cashier was nice and made conversation. Outside area was clean & enough room to wait for orders. Best chowder around. We stop by every time we are in town read more

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We walked from our cruise ship to Ivar's. We wanted to sit down and dine but opted to order at the counter and eat in a covered area. Although the fish and chips were reasonably priced, it reflected in the size of the fish. Three small size fish along with chips. We also got a cup of clam chowder which I really enjoyed. It was thick and creamy with some clams. read more

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This is the first fish and chips you come to off of the ferry, so I had my doubts. But we wanted a mid day snack so we decided to share a small order rather than search for other places. The food is cooked when you order it so it's hot and fresh. The fish was very good. The fries were basic. They have seating available but we just sat on a bench along the walkway. I'm sure you can find better and fancier but this just what we were looking for. read more

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

Consistent, good is always good! We keep hoping they open a full service restaurant in Bellevue but no luck so far

Came by on a beautiful Saturday at 11:30. There were quite a few people there, but it wasn't overly crowded. I was able to place my order after about 5 min in line and then waited for my food. Food was ready within 10 min. I ordered my food to go and it was packed really nicely, with ketchup and tartar sauce packets. I did end up eating in their covered patio, which had plenty of seats, but can get quite warm. They also have an uncovered patio but that was full given the day. The food was clearly very fresh. My oysters were just fried and really hot and tasted great. The fries were fine, tasted good, standard issue fries. I'd definitely stop by again! read more

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Seriously out of this world. As a Floridian, I have realized that even the "good" clam strips or chowder I have had put to this point are not even close to as good as this place! Ivar's has both a sit0in restraint and this Fish Bar which is a counter serve area. In the counter serve area there is also a tent or dock area where you can eat overlooking the water. To be fair, the environment in the tent sitting area was a bit messy and the seagulls definitely hung around......but given that it is right on the water, it is what you can expect.....plus the food is amazing. I ordered a combing that included Clam strips, Clam chowder, & fries - served in a cardboard cup and tray. The food was relatively inexpensive and was delicious. The clams were so fresh in the chowder and the strips. Definite recommend while in Seattle! read more

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Ivar's Fish Bar, open since 1938, is a must when in Seattle. We ordered the fish (cod) and chips, as well as the bread bowl of clam chowder. Everything was delicious. The bread was a little dry, but everything else was great. The service was excellent. Everyone was very nice and helpful. Ivar's Fish Bar is the perfect place to fix your appetite. When in Seattle, make sure you stop by Ivar's. read more

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I love Ivar's because they are consistently good but there's no clean place to sit down at this location and there should be.

There was nobody out last night with it being as windy as it was, so no line and the staff was nice. They even mentioned it's not usually as dead. There is a little covered seating area with basically picnic benches and it kept the elements out. I'd definitely recommend getting the Cajun seasoning, and I preferred the cod but that's a preference thing. Not too greasy, and the breading fell off the cod easy so it's probably easier to eat with your hands. Serving size for the fish n chips was great, the shrimp was lacking. I probably wouldn't get the shrimp if you're trying to be frugal, but it'd make a good snack as it was served in a bag. read more

Ivar's Fish Bar - Halibut 'N Chips, baby shrimp side, and Cod 4 Piece Cajun 'N Chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Come on guys, get it together. How are you gonna serve fully cooked fries to the party before us and serve us medium cooked, with ZERO crispy fries? Thank goodness the fish was good, which bump up the stars, but it could have been a 5. Very unfortunate. read more

The clam chowder was smooth, creamy, and balanced (not salty). I ordered three pieces of Fish n' chips (removing chips saved $1.49). The fish were juicy, fresh, and crispy. The tartar sauce was creamy and just right. The smoked salmon chowder was a bit salty to me, but it was also creamy! Staff members were very friendly. Kid-size soft-served vanilla ice cream was the best portion for me! It felt like a size regular to me. I would love to return to this place again! So far, it's the best clam chowder!! read more

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A local favorite (they even have one in Lumen Stadium) it's basically fish and chips. The meals are cooked to order and taste good. The fries are okay to share with the seagulls and the pigeons. The service is quick depending on the crowd. Outdoor seating is both covered and outside. Order at the counter and walk your tray to seating or get it to go. The fish pieces are smallish. I ordered three and wish I had four or five. Fries are fresh. Get ketchup, vinegar & tartar sauce. A bit pricey, but it's on the waterfront in a popular tourist area. A no frills decent lunch. read more

First time going and food was pretty great. Customer service was kinda questionable but understandable since they were busy. Love the water front location read more