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    Ivar's Salmon House

    3.5 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    IVAR'S SALMON HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Sofia S.

    My favorite place to eat in Seattle, hands down. Every visit feels special from the moment you walk in. The dining room is surrounded by stunning Pacific Northwest Coast art that celebrates Indigenous culture and creates an atmosphere that's both elegant and deeply rooted in place. It's the kind of space that makes you pause and take it all in before the first bite even arrives. The food is consistently outstanding. Each dish feels carefully crafted, with fresh local ingredients and beautiful presentation. I've tried a range of menu items over several visits and have never been disappointed. The flavors are vibrant yet balanced -- true comfort food elevated by creativity and care. Service is attentive without being intrusive, and the staff are knowledgeable about both the menu and potential drink pairings if you're feeling unsure. My dining partner, who has celiac disease, absolutely adores the flour-free chocolate cake. It's rich, decadent, and perfectly portioned. It's wonderful to see such thoughtful options for guests with dietary restrictions. The restaurant works well for all group sizes, from intimate dinners to celebratory gatherings. Noise levels can get moderate during peak hours, but conversation is still easy.

    Menghai T.

    I got the seafood appetizer tower ($43) and the salmon sampler ($43). The sampler came out in about 10 minutes. I really enjoyed everything that came on it. The crab cakes, scallops, and calamari tasted very fresh! Afterwards the main dish came and I was quite happy with the relative amount of food. Out of the three salmon of king , sockeye , and coho my favorite was the king. Staff was good and the food came out in a decent time. Overall the food was super amazing! I can see why the Seattle is known for its salmon. I would highly recommend this place. Food(50%): 9.0 Staff/service(25%): 6.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 7.4/10

    Mussels
    Meghan O.

    I loved this place! It wasn't too crowded - maybe cause it's pretty large. Has a great patio area to sit by the water and enjoy the views. The mussels were deliciousssss! And we did a taste of the northwest to get a lil bit of everything. Normally I like bay scallops but I was seriously impressed with how light and tender the sea scallops were. The salmon was light. The halibut was good - basic? But like it's a white fish so that's what's expected, Service was fast and friendly. I really liked that as a tourist I was able to walk from my hotel (the graduate) and quickly be seated outside. Not overwhelming at all. I could have sat there sipping my wine and snacking forever.

    Cod bites basically potstickers
    Tiffany S.

    Happy Hour is a great time to come by and try their extensive menu. Salmon, cod, prawns, chowder, oysters and more is in their HH menu. Plus they have great cocktails and a really good dinner menu. Since I've been looks like their staff has some new faces and the service is a tiny bit slower, it still friendly. Ivar's view day or night is a special place to bring friends/family too. They will love it!

    Chris V.

    Met wonderful old work friends here for Happy Hour on one of those 90 degree days in Seattle and it was wonderful on the lake that day. I was the only one who ate off the Happy Hour menu but the fish and chips were wonderful and so were the two salmon dishes, too. It's been 35 years since I visited but it was just as good as I remebered. I appreciate the consistency for over three decades. I usually eat at the location on Elliott Bay downtown but this is just as good, or even better. Our waiter was both friendly and funny and I enjoyed the view of the lake from the air conditioned restaurant on a 90 degree day. And, parking was good, too, so we hit it at just the right time. 3:30 was a great time to visit and the ADA parking next to the entrance was much appreciated. I look forward to visiting again.

    View from Ivar's dining room.

    The place has a great throwback 70s environment; tiki/Polynesian style which I believe is actually indicative of the local indigenous peoples who were originally located in Washington state. The food however lacks in flavor across the board. It's very unfortunate. All dishes we ordered, chicken and fish, were tasteless. Descriptions on the menu don't get translated to the dish. This would be a simple "meh"; however the HIGH pricing left me reeling, wondering if the harbor view is REALLY worth it. The bread was even stale. :( Please work on flavor and affordability.

    Interior design vibes
    Andrew A.

    Great backup option if Salty's on Alki is booked out. You still have a good view of the Seattle skyline, and Lake Union is beautiful on a sunny summer afternoon (watching all the boats going back and forth is fun too). There's nice outdoor seating as well. I loved the indoor aesthetic. Really captures the historic "frontier indigenous forest" vibes of the region. Service was attentive and engaging. We came early around 4:30pm on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't busy then. Our server was fun and appreciated his recommendations. I kept it simple--king crab bisque bread bowl. Super good, but I did notice the "bowl" seemed to have *more bisque* than the "bread bowl", even though the bread bowl is more expensive. Hmmm, okay. :) Free parking across the street reserved for restaurant patrons. Pretty close to Gas Works park so you can add it before or after on your itinerary.

    Totem pole outside the entrance to the restaurant
    John S.

    I had a great experience at Ivar's Salmon House. The ambience is great! The food is extremely well prepared and presented. The service is attentive. The restaurant is built thematically around Pacific Northwest indigenous people's traditions of the Longhouse. Food is largely themed around PNW seafood, but there are good salad options for vegetarians, and chicken and steak options for those who prefer something other than seafood. It's well worth heading here for lunch or dinner.

    The fish n Chips
    Lima C.

    Food was terrible..... Not enough servers..... The food end up sitting on the counter for more than 30minutes. It was the first time I had fish n chips which didn't smell like fried food, no aroma, not crispy but tough, French fries are like leftovers...... The shrimps were small not prawn 40-50? I knew their service n foods are getting worse, but can't beat the view.....maybe we should looking for other restaurant seriously! Can't keep complaining every time we set a foot in there

    Pesto Salmon Pesto-Cream Penne Pasta
    Han H.

    The waitress we had was THE BEST, we thoroughly enjoyed having her wait on us- thanks Kendra S. We had a reservation and were able to get seated within 5 minutes on a Wednesday evening at 5:30pm. It's a very popular place and I had previously shown up and unable to get a place without a reservation (this was years ago). It's very fancy, right on the water with a great view. But you're paying for that ambiance! Lots of work dinners seemed to be going on around us. My pesto penne was HUGE and I have enough for a 2nd meal. It was a hefty $34. It wasn't the best penne I'd ever had. I would say you're paying more for experience and for fresh quality fish,

    Birthday celebration before our cruise
    Saundra J.

    There were 12 of us traveling from SC, TX, MD, FL, NY who were looking for a good meal before our cruise to Alaska. Overall my clients enjoyed their meal. I expected more from Ivar's Salmon House. I ordered the Alder Grilled Salmon Sampler which was very bland and tasteless to me. Service was good but rushed. I loved the location as it sits on the water with great scenery of the Needle.

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    Ask the Community - Ivar's Salmon House

    What are the details for happy hour? Is it still available until close every day on the patio?

    Happy Hour is available from 3-6 PM seven days a week. It is available in the lounge and on the floating barge, as weather permits.

    Is outside dining area open?

    Yes, it was when I was there.

    Do they have tv?

    Hi Aya~ Yes, we do have TVs in all of our lounges, but not in our dining rooms.

    Is there parking nearby?

    There is parking in the lot by the restaurant as well as timed parking on the street in front of the restaurant's parking lot.

    Do they still do Sunday brunch?

    Brunch buffet is only served on select holidays -- Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day. Thanks!

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