Cod is good quality. Service is good. Our company had a business meeting at Ivar's and everyone liked the fish and chips. www.leaddiligently.com read more

I just have to get my Ivar's fix every time I come to Seattle. The fried clams are so good and so hard to find in LA. The clam chowder is some of the best. So much so that I have risked my suitcase to bring home a pint (I was very lucky, it arrived intact). This time I wanted to bring home a much larger quantity for my staff; that was going to involve lots of Saran Wrap, masking tape, bubble wrap and prayer. But, thanks to the exceptional staff at the Ivar's Bothell store, particularly Liz and the red haired lady from Michigan (I'm sorry I missed her name), they got me their frozen packages of pre-made chowder to fly home and all I had to do was warm them in boiling water. Voilá, Ivar's spectacular clam chowder. Great taste, no risk to my luggage. I am so thankful to the staff for this assist! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Fried clams, clam chowder, fruit punch/sprite mix - Seafood Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Jumbo prawn combo is awesome. Im not even a seafood fan, but the food here is really good.

Absolutely love the Cajun fish and chips here so soooo good! If you don't mind a little spicy food, definitely give it a try.

I'm not 100% sure, but I may have gotten food poisoning from this location. :( We stopped in here for a quick dinner after an event nearby, because all we could think about was clam chowder and fish and chips. The service was quick and super nice, which was awesome to see! The restaurant itself was super clean too. I ordered a 3 piece cod + chips as well as chowder, and my boyfriend got the clam + chips with chowder. The fries were good - salted perfectly and the right mix of soggy/crispy. I'm more of a soggy fry fan, so you crunchy lovers may not be as impressed. The chowder was delicious as always. The fish and chips is what fell short for me. The pieces were so incredibly skinny and small! I literally am not convinced they didn't serve me frozen fish sticks. The fish wasn't flaky, it was pretty chewy in some parts, and really didn't have a ton of flavor. Probably 20 minutes after leaving the nausea set in. I was up throwing up and in pain a good portion of the night, and extremely sore + tired into the next day. I can't be 100% sure the fish caused it, but I'm also not sure what else it could've been? Who knows! Fish and chips, along with chowder, are probably ruined for me for a little while. Ick. read more

Tasted like quality clam chowder. However I had an Upset stomach/ food poising IMMEDIATELY after trying the soup. Tasted ok but I'm pretty sure it was this place. The restaurant management was very considerate and understanding which was nice. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Tasted decent and satisfactory. - Seafood Near Me - Bothell, Washington

I've been here several times, despite its somewhat difficult to find location (the old one was in the heart of Bothelll, great location). I always get 4piece fish/chips. The chowder has always disappointed (few clams, blah taste), so i quit adding it on. The 4piece cod is always cooked right, and the fries are delicious. Tartar/ketchup is free. There is ice water available if you dont want a fountain drink (I think you ask for a cup). Very green: in-room dining is on compostable/reusable service ware, and take out is all recyclable. Love that! I think the prices are a tad high. About $10 for the 4-piece, and portions are not large. This place is A-OK in my book. read more

I ordered the fried halibut with rice, as well as a cup of Alaskan salmon chowder. The chowder was off the chain, and the halibut was simply fantabulous. The texture of the fish was mere perfection, and the rice was well-seasoned. The cornbread was also very tasty and delicious. The people were very pleasant, and the atmosphere was pretty chill. I will definitely return to this wonderful establishment. read more

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Friendly staff. A classic choice. My go to is always fish and chips and chowder. I wish the chowder this last visit had a thicker consistency. Next time I will also ask for extra crispy fish. Inside is clean and has a ton of seating. Parking is usually easy as well. read more

Been to other Ivars but today this one had an option for fresh halibut for fish and chips. Only got two pieces for the same price as three frozen but they were more plump than the usual frozen ones so worth it. Also had the fried scallops which had a nice sweet flavor. I also liked the fries. Good style to have with catchup. Was nice to have the outdoor seating so we could sit with our dog. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Outdoor seating and dog friendly - Seafood Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Completely satisfactory. Good service, good food. 14$ for a 5 piece wild cod. 7$ for a big bowl of clam chowder. Portions of fish were small, only about the size of my thumb but still worth 14$. We played cribbage in the restaurant and ate our food. They brought our food to our table which was nice and unexpected from a place like this. Kind of like get your own utensils type place. Yes, I would return to this establishment if I wanted fish and chips. read more

We tried Cajun fish take out...thin breading. Decent fish. No spice or flavor in spite of it being Cajun. Could be better.

First time here. Love it!! Cod was terrific and so fresh!! Clams were great too!! Fries and Slaw were also so fresh and cooked perfectly. I will be back. Thanks so much. read more

I'm definitely biased. I grew up in this area and Ivars has been a staple here. My go to is the clams and chips and then the clam chowder. The only thing I'm not a fan of there is the shrimp cocktail. Too much celery masks the taste of the seafood. A friend recently suggested I try Spuds by the Edmonds ferry. I wasn't very impressed. Don't get me wrong, spuds was ok, but I'm definitely an Ivars girl. read more

Amazing customer service earlier I had ordered from Uber and the Uber driver never properly delivered my food to me. So I had to come to ivars and get it but they were so kind!! They remade my order and gave me advice for a smoother order next time will recommend to everyone!!! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - My missed Uber food!! Five piece fish and chips and French Fries - Seafood Near Me - Bothell, Washington

3 stars mainly because of one item we got and the service here. The cashier seemed flustered because of a lunch rush.. and I was worried she wouldn't remember we walked outside to the outdoor seating. So I checked in at the counter and noticed she was about to bring to the order. I pointed and said I think that's mine, and she didn't say anything. The other vocal employee shouted angrily , " They'll bring it over!!!" and it startled me. So the cashier asked for my name of order and she realized the order was mine.. So obviously they didn't know we were sitting outside and she didn't really say thank you when I helped her open the door . So we got a clam chowder bread bowl, fish and chips (pollock), and fried calamari as a snack. The clam chowder bread bowl was really good, the sides were still crunchy , and lots of clam in the chowder! Also, I think I'm in love with the fries here. The calamari however at $2, was kind of a joke. Did not taste like calamari at all, obviously wasn't fresh because it tasted like it was fried twice since it shrunk down to a piece of rubbery dough. I do support Ivars though since it is a local favorite, and probably will be returning back just because of the fries and chowder read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Seafood Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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OMG!!! First time trying and I love it!! Chowder was creamy and tasty. Cod & fries are both crispy. Very nice service. We will be back. read more

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For a quick seafood place you cannot go wrong with Ivars. The prices are very good and the food is pretty decent. The location was easy to access and the store was following covid guidelines well. This location is very clean and well maintained. Certain tables were closed off to promote social distancing. My boyfriend and I both got the bread bowl with white clam chowder. The bread is a delicious sour dough. The employees were even nice enough to toast our bread for us. The food was nicely wrapped up in tin foil which was good for covid safety. If you're looking for cheap and good seafood, this is the place. Just don't expect anything too fancy. read more

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Ivar's is another place we used to visit years and years ago. My family came to Seattle about twice a year and we always went to the Pier and have some Ivar's chowder and clam strips. It was one of my Dad's favorite things to do here. Since this week marks the 25th anniversary of his passing, I've been revisiting some of his favorites. I'm so glad to see Ivar's is still going strong and that it's still awesome. I looked up the menu online (to see if they had chicken for our son, the anti-fish kid) and the prices were pretty steep - I think it was for a more formal place. The location in Bothell is casual and has counter service. I ordered a cup of white chowder along with fish and chips and got chicken strips for our boy. The food - especially that chowder! - was great. The fish was really tasty and nothing was greasy. The service was friendly but the tables needed to be wiped down. My husband still thinks the prices were too steep, but I think they were in line with any fast food meal. I left full and happy. read more

I had the best Fish Tacos! Everything on the menu looks amazing I had Fish Tacos, Cajun baby Prawns, Alaskan Wild Salmon fish n chips, Smoked Salmon Chowder. Hands down the best Fish tacos I ever had and the Chowder too. Very good staff! Andd free Tartar Sauce which is also pretty good. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Fish Tacos, Smoked Salmon chowder, Alaskan Wild Salmon Fish n chips - Seafood Near Me - Bothell, Washington

You never know what you're missing until you get your Ivars fix. I like this location. The employees are friendly and they do a good job cooking the food. It's a little pricey for fast food, but it's done well. My son had the halibut and was in heaven (he lives in Florida and can't get halibut there). I had the clams which were cooked to perfection. Even my uber-picky granddaughter ate her entire meal of fish. I just wish they could come up with a better way to serve the ketchup and tartar sauce so there weren't the plastic mini-containers. I will also say that they do offer vinegars as well. I'm glad we stopped in. Hopefully I'll remember to stop in more often. read more

I don't know the name of this old women but she has messed up my order multiple times and I have seen here give out wrong orders to wrong people. I don't know if she's just new or just doesn't know what she's doing. But something needs to change because people keep getting the wrong orders. read more

Everything is great at the place other then the employees who don't do anything, there's on girl named Tammie who does everyone's work and I think you guys should do something about that everyone else just sits around and does nothing. Also the worker name Kenyon is really rude. read more

Returned to dine in service. I had better service here than many other sit down restaurants. Food was generous and tasty. The staff circled back to offer more sauce and finished with a mint and towelette. read more

Of course we've been here.... after all we've lived in the Seattle metro area for month than a month or two, so it's practically a legal requirement. This was one of our go-to take-out places during pandemic lock-down, and they do a good job with curbside pickup. Of course, you pretty much know exactly what to expect from Ivar's and you get it here. For those who are tired of fish and chips, they do a great smoked salmon chowder and the grilled salmon platter (yes, served on an actual plate and not a plastic basket) is a great alternative to a deep-fried dinner at a very reasonable cost. And if you're up for deep-fried, they do that well here and have options like halibut, prawns, and clam strips. read more

excellent especially for a 'pretty-fast-food' type of restaurant. Still serves superior fish. The employees here are helpful, polite & considerate. Quiet & fairly clean place. They seem like they're trying. If so, y'all keep it up, you're appreciated by ur customers! Okay! read more

Not a bad spot if you are looking for some fast food fish and chips. This location is located in a strip mall type setting, so parking is always difficult. Staff is always friendly, place is always clean. Always packed when I go, so I guess it shows how popular it is. Nice creamy chowder, always tastes warm and fresh, fish and cups are nothing amazing but not a bad bang for your buck. I always have a happy family when we come here, great for after a long day at the office with no time to cook dinner. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Seafood Near Me - Bothell, Washington

When I first moved to the Eastside, I was so happy that there was a Spuds just minutes away. The one in Kirkland is awful compared to Alki and Greenlake locations, so I decided to give Ivars a try. It's been years since I have ate at an Ivars, but it sure hit the spot. It is definitely farther from my house, but I will drive the distance so I won't have clam chowder that tasts like paste. read more

Great little spot for fish and chips and some chowder, both were good and solid. The prices seem reasonable for a seafood fastfood restaurant and service was friendly and quick. The only thing I didn't like is the sticky and dirty tables, we weren't able to find a table that didn't have gunk all over it, so we went ahead and cleaned one with some napkins and water. The place is in a strip mall with Safeway, so parking was plenty and they even have a small outdoor patio. read more

Honestly one of the best Ivars I've been too. The restaurant was extremely bright and clean with ample parking The food was piping hot and fresh. I ordered the Super Clam Strips and a cup of chowder. I was just shocked as to how big the strips were. They were juicy and crispy...so good!! The chowder was awesome as usual. My love ordered the two piece with chips. His fish was hella fresh and tasty too. We also ordered some Cajun Shrimp and Calamari to share. The Cajun Shrimp was a little on the salty side but the Calamari was awesome! Light and crunchy I wanted another order. Service was fast and friendly too. I will be coming back soon I'm sure :) read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Look how big those clam strips are?!!?! - Seafood Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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This is my default restaurant for a quick, filling & delicious meal. The food here pretty consistent, but what's more to be commented on is the staff and their exceptional customer service. The crew at this location always seem to be working diligently and go above and beyond to prioritize customer satisfaction. They have a friendly, warm smile on their face for every customer. When the food is ready, staff will call out your name (makes it more personable) and bring the food to your table; they also come around carrying a basket of wet wipes and chocolate. Excellent fast food joint given the level of services rendered for customers. On a side note, sometimes they do not pick up phone calls (for takeout orders) when they are swamped during peak business hours. It can get a bit frustrating, but it is understandable. read more

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For a fast food restaurant, this Ivar's is more comfortable than most and usually cleaner as well. The staff here has always been friendly and helpful, even when they're really busy. The food is pretty much what you'd expect from Ivar's. It is definitely a pricey fast-food option, in-part because fish (even frozen fish) is expensive to start with. But if you have a craving for smallish-sized American-style fried fish fillets with french fries (NOT true UK-style Fish & Chips at all) then it's OK. read more

I usually like this place today I had a very disappointing experience. I made a phone order perhaps that was my first mistake. I ordered the seafood combo and requested Caesar salad as a substitute for fries. Instead they gave me a side salad and very small portion Seafood combo. So buyer beware if you have a tick out or check it before you leave the door sure you're satisfied otherwise quality was good. read more

Ordered here viz doordash a number of times in the last years. Once or twice the fish and chips could of stayed in the fryer just a bit longer but overall they've been very good. read more

Beware when ordering fish and chips, you'll only get pencil thin size fish for $10. And the fries were undercooked and soggy.. Ivar's used to be good, now all they are is a cheap place to get a low quality meal! Yuk! read more

Darn good fish and crazy excellent service! The three piece is very generous, so much so I was too full and wished for a two piece. Fries are crispy and quite yummy. The fried mushrooms are a rip, $1.29 for 6 tiny little things, oh well. The servers bring the food to your table with a smile and take your garbage away. I hope it's always like this and not just a thing they do when newly opened. Very clean too!!! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Only 6 mushrooms? Hmmm, I feel jipped! - Seafood Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Wed May 5th about 5PM. Fish and chips both were not freshly cooked. Both seemed to have sat under a heat lamp for a long time before being served. Service was worse! After meal was brought to table, I had to return to counter first for water cups, then napkins, and finally the cookie we had ordered. The young lady that put our order together really wasn't paying attention to her job. Won't go back. read more

I don't normally write reviews for chain establishments, but I felt obligated for this experience. The customer service here is phenomenal. I messed up on my order and didn't realize till I had received the food. I went to the clerk and explained that I ordered the incorrect items, and he gracefully accepted to swap out the food free of charge. Note that my mistake should have coughed me out of a few dollars but he didn't mind. While dining, I noticed a guest inform the server that they would be wheeling in 6 wheel chaired guest. Without hesitation, the clerk and his team of 3 immediately assembled seating arrangements to accommodate within seconds. I look around and I notice a plethora of elderly folks enjoying their bowl of chowder. Most importantly, the staff here remain attentive to each guest, treating them as if they were their own grandparents. To top it off, an employee comes to hand deliver mints to each guest. This definitely was the best dining experience that I've ever had within an Ivars. read more

I kinda love that I can come here and get a salmon dinner for $15 and change. The fish tastes soo good, too. I don't know why I'm always so surprised but I guess that's the beauty of living in the PNW. We get good seafood. I'd like to also add that the ladies that work here are amazing and friendly and helpful. When I overhear them talking to regulars there's a big family feel. Gotta love that! read more

Best clam chowder anywhere! Love how affordable this place is and very nice staff. Will be back soon!