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    Ivar's Seafood Bar

    3.6 (200 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    5 Piece Cajun 'N Chips
    Reginald G.

    Service was prompt. Food came out hot! The place definitely has an old school vibe. We tried the cajun cod, panko halibut, and the coconut prawns. All were delicious and had a light batter, rather than that thick breading you get other places. The fries were crispy tasted much better than they looked. Nothing was overly greasy either. As a bonus, an employee came by and offered some Andes chocolates! If you like fast fried fish, I would recommend checking them out.

    Joy Q.

    I think the price is a good deal for a salad + fish. I'm also a fan of the old school diner vibe. However I'm not impressed by the salmon - kinda fishy (the fish knees is so strong that I had to cover it with a lot of vinegar) and more cooked than I would like. Fish and chips was a big disappointment - we couldn't even finish it because how heavy it tasted in the mouth

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    James A.

    A Seattle (Puget Sound) institution, this instance of Ivar's Seafood Bar in Bellevue is a good place to get inexpensive fried seafood in a fast casual environment. Ivar's is famous in the Seattle area, serving up their famous clam chowder and fish'n'chips from a variety of locations. It was founded at Pier 54 Seattle (now a popular tourist attraction) in 1946 as Ivar's Acres of Clams and there continues to be two additional full service restaurants. Where most people know Ivar's is through their clam chowder (sold and/or served in many, many places throughout Puget Sound area including the Delta SkyClub lounge at SeaTac which I frequently frequent) and their Seafood Bar, whose 18 locations serve up various seafood items, sourced from both East and West Coasts. I visited Ivar's during our first reconnaissance visit to Seattle 3 winters ago (and remember really liking it), so wanted to try their seafood again on this current visit in '24. So on a chilly night near the last days of '24, took a walk for carry-out. It's a fast food set-up, with one line: you look up to figure out what you like, place your order and pay. You can then wait around the register (if carry-out) or be seated if dining-in (where the food will be delivered to you once ready). Got the famous fish'n'chips (5 pieces $15.99) and oysters 'n chips ($12.79). The food was served in disposable paper food trays, one upside down to keep everything together, and both dishes fit in a small paper bag. Both were still hot when we got home. One really important thing about Ivar's is that they still use cod in their fish'n'chips, which is the perfect fish for English style. These were served 'finger' style, and were mostly fish with a very thin layer of bedding. All prereqs for a very good dish as I remembered....unfortunately this batch of cod wasn't great...the fish was extremely dense, to the point of it being dry. Maybe it wasn't the loin, but a different part of the fish? It was saved a bit with the tartar sauce, but once I finished, the best description I could think of was that it was food services grade...something you would expect at any cafeteria or outlet that sources their fish from an efficient food distributor. It came with batter dipped shoestring fries, which are my least favorite...you taste so much of the batter instead of the potato. But it did come with a good cocktail sauce: eating fries dipped in cocktail sauce reminds me of my younger days when Long John Silver was what I considered to be a good seafood restaurant. I did enjoy my fried oysters, much of it retaining the real brininess of the sea that I really like. But oysters tend to really soak up the frying oil (as it doesn't keep its shape well and the batter/breading will slide off)...hard to eat enough to satisfy a meal without being overloaded with grease. Yes, I think the food would have been a bit better if I ate it on-site, but not enough to make it equal to what I had before. I just don't think the sourced quality is as good, and with something as simple as fish'n'chips, you can't really fix that with a better cooking method. But the prices here are good for seafood, the fried oysters are worth eating if you like them, and the clam chowder (though not eaten on this visit) is consistent and filling (and delicious).

    4 Piece Fish 'N Chips
    Aleksandr S.

    Everything great! It was our first visit to this ivar and we were pleasantly surprised by the staff and the food was all the expectations

    Alaska true cod
    Jennifer G.

    Just as I was about to take another bite of my fish, I noticed a worm right in the center. I removed it and brought it to the manager's attention. He told me this was "normal" and that they usually try to pick them out before serving. I wasn't offered a refund or any reassurance, and now I'm genuinely worried I might get sick.**EDIT I was refunded by the store.

    Ron H.

    Absolutely love this place that has been around for years and years. The fish and chips are always awesome, fresh and Krispy and the fries are way better than McDonalds. The service is quick, friendly and always greeted with a warm smile and welcoming. The ambiance is classic love the look and feel as we always enjoy casual sit down meal. Looking forward to our next visit.

    Carolyn L.

    The timing aligned and I managed to get some clam chowder into me. I drove past this outlet on my way to get cupcakes in the morning. It was not opened then but it was close to opening time (11 am). So I decided to detour back after getting the cupcakes and it was open by then. I was not hungry as I had breakfast so I just ordered a small cup of chowder. The staff was lovely. She gave me time to look over the menu board and made recommendations. I would get the bread bowl chowder next time when I was not full. She offered water when I said I just wanted the small cup of chowder. While it looked like a fast food set up as you ordered at the counter. They actually served you by bringing the tray of food over to your table. That was unexpected. This place has been there for 20+ years and you can see a regular stream people coming in, mostly ordering take out. Good to know this Ivar's is so close to my favorite cupcake place.

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    Darrell A.

    Great spot, was in town and looking for some good eats. The clam chowder was on point and all the food was ready fast. Definitely worth checking out!

    Caesar salad
    Lisa H.

    Disappointed. Visiting from Florida and wanted a good lunch. I got the Caesar salad and halibut. There was barely any salad in my container. It covered the bottom of the tray and unfortunately the fish was dry/overcooked. Not worth $20. The clam chowder was okay. :( -cashier was nice though!

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    Lea G.

    Swing in here tonight for some to go at the last minute. They were super accommodating as they were about to close. Got the fish and Substitute a Caesar salad for fries. Fried jumbo shrimp's and fries delicious. Their fries are of the frozen type but they are really good.Clam chowder outstanding. They were prompt and courteous and took care of me at the last minute. Kudos Ivan's We would've had to cereal if not for you! I would definitely go here again.

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