Stopped in here for a quick lunch, it was a moderately busy afternoon. The service was very friendly and engaging. We did the usual five piece Cajun fish & chips, and this time we splurged and got a cup of the white chowder. My wife is keen on getting a Diet Coke, her once a month Diet Coke habit. Hard to write too much about this place, the service was good. The place was clean, the food got to us very quickly, and was hot and tasty, as expected. Thx. We do this about once a month, and it did not disappoint this month. But where was "Navy Bob"? ** Forgot to take pictures, as I was too hungry... ** read more

We stopped by Ivar's after the Mariners game the other night. I really like visiting the Issaquah location on the way home. We had the clams and shrimp and it didn't disappoint. The crew was great and restaurant was spotless. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - A bunch of hungry Mariner fans. - Seafood Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Did take out which was very easy online. Food was ready early. Easy parking and pick up process. I will say the full boat for its name is not that big! Sounds like it would be a LOT of food but was actually pretty underwhelmed seeing it laid out on the table. I think accurate to say it could feed 2 people, barely three not very hungry people. Food wise: Salmon chowder solid as always, but was a bit saltier than usual. Classic chowder is also delicious. Love the bread bowls (doesn't come with the full boat). Fish and chips were good. They charge extra for sauces. Ambiance: Even though we took to go the seating area inside looked inviting and had a good bustle/energy. Would come back and dine in sometime. read more

You can't go to Seattle and not stop for Ivar's. What a treat! The restaurant is clean and has great music. The service is fast and friendly and the food never disappoints. The gentleman that served us today served in the US Navy for 1958 thru 1961. What a gem he is. Thank you for your service Sir! read more

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Food was good but they didn't give me what I ordered. Placed an order for three 3pc cajun and chips and one combo and chips. I got 3 combo and chips and one cajun and chips. Unfortunately they don't have an email for issues just a phone number and I'm too mad to call. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - What we got. Yes there were 3 pieces of the one cajun and chips, my family was too hungry to wait. - Seafood Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Ivar's a great choice when you want a quick, easy, and satisfying meal in Seattle. Although the fish is smaller than I expected (like fish sticks), they were delicious. The fish is meaty and flaky, and the batter is pretty light. We substituted the chips with a Caesar salad, and that was quite good as well. The New England clam chowder is hearty, which I didn't expect from a fast food restaurant. Everything was delicious, and the service was quick and friendly. I wish they'd open some locations in California. read more

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Of course it's great! But I will say after a couple of times, it is hit or miss for whoever is in the kitchen. But it does keep us coming back! Clam chowder and chicken fingers for the win everytime. Plus it's so cute inside! read more

Well I been before was great service but went in again yesterday May 16 and girl weird hair was so unkind for so m e reason I watched her go to every person give the wet towels and chocolate and pass me by twice. I dont ask alot. but even couple next to me thought it was unkind. read more

Had the 3 piece fish with a side salad instead of fries. Back in the day (80s, 90s?) you used to get 3 decent sized pieces of fish. Now you 3 fish sticks. My daughter, who picked up the to go order, said it was $14. As others have said, the fish portions are a joke. Gave it 2 stars and not 1 because the fish sticks were good! read more

Not bad. Beats the heck out of Long John Silver's and their ilk. It's still just fast casual, but the flavor is pretty good and I especially enjoyed the smoked salmon bowl. The jumbo prawns were also decent, tender and not rubbery. Fries were pretty meh, though. read more

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The food was as I expected it. We enjoyed the fish, coleslaw, shrimp salad and the clam chowder.

This place is my go to for fresh seafood! This time we had our usual 5 piece fish and tried their coconut prawns limited time special. Both we substituted the fries with Cesar salad! (Healthier option). So grateful that Ivars offers this option. The Prawns were sooo good and big! So fresh too. Comes with a sweet dipping sauce. All worth it! read more

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

Just did a quick stop, my husband grew up around here and recommended me this place as a must try, it just tastes so good, simple but delicious! read more

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

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Blue Friday's September specials Stopped in for a cup of Ivar's clam chowder @$1.20. Also got a side order of calamari. So yummy! read more

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Ivars is a PNW establishment. I would not say it is the best fish and chips in town, but they are solid and fast. I like the fish and chips and my husband likes the fish sandwich. read more

Another Ivar's fav spot. Quick checkout, friendly staff and food is fresh as always at Ivar. Our favorites are Fish Tacos, Fish Sandwich , Grilled Salmon plate with grilled salmon, wild rice and delicious corn bread & Clam Chowder. The Halibut plate was good but the Halibut was a smaller peice than a salmon plate dinner read more

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The service was great, and we enjoyed the clam strips and baby prawns. I had the red chowder for the first time and truly enjoyed it! It was a nice experience. read more

Great food and service! Food came out piping hot, fresh and fast. The restaurant, tables and booths are clean and comfortable to sit at to have a meal. We love the Cajun fish and chips, fried scallops, and clam chowder! Cajun fish is very well seasoned, the fried scallops are juicy and sweet, and the clam chowder is wonderfully comforting! We are very happy to have an Ivar's in our local neighborhood! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Clam Chowder! - Seafood Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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This review is for the Issaquah location only. This was the first time at Ivar's. This is a fast food type location. I ordered the fish and shrimp and fries, and my hubby ordered the four piece cod fish platter. We also had the clam chowder. Yum ! The clam chowder was creamy and clammy with potatoes. I love a good chowder. The fish and shrimp was hot, crispy and flavorful. The fries were crispy. The cashier was friendly and took our order quickly. Just be nice and friendly and take my order. That's all I ask My husband enjoyed his fish platter, and inhaled it. You know it's good when we don't talk much. Lol Price was fair. Nothing is cheap nowadays. If your in the Seattle area don't forget to stop by Ivar's, it's a Seattle institution. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Shrimp and Fish Combo and 4 Piece Fish 'N Chips - Seafood Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

The food was good. Came out hot and the fries weren't saturated in grease. Good and crispy. The young adults working there were polite. I was shocked by the condition of the place though. The seat along the wall where I could see my car w my dog inside looked so shoddy. I expected more from Ivar's. The table was super dirty too. In fairness I think I came at a shift change. When I came to the counter they were counting their till and after I saw them doing some housekeeping in the seating areas. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Seating - Seafood Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Fast, friendly service. My four piece was hot and delicious. I switched out my catchup for tarter. The dining room was quiet and clean. I love Ivar's. read more

Fast friendly service, clean inside and they are nice. The White clam chowder is a bit too flour forward. Not quite what I'm looking for but close. read more

I was looking for a fish and chips fix and Ivar's was the most convenient place to get it. It was decent. Not the best I've ever had, but as good as I expected. It's maybe not worth a special trip, but I would go back for sure. read more

Great casual, counter-service spot for a quick fish and chips, chowder, etc. in Issaquah. Fish itself is pretty good, relatively average, but it's a good value, and the service was quick and kind. Perfect place for a late lunch on a Lenten Friday. read more

Ivar's has the yummiest fish and chips around! The plates of fries are always well filled and the fish freshly fried, making them oh so hot and tasty. Because of that, you have to expect a decent length wait after you order and before you get your food. But it's totally worth the wait! read more

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

Ivers in the city of Bellevue and on the pier. Both were great. Seafood chowder was different at each location, would suggest the fish chowder or grilled halbuit plate. Their corn bread biscuit is one of the best side treats. The fish is fresh and cooked very good. For anyone that isn't used to seafood in the pacific northwest, I'd highly recommend them. Great price too. If you really want the ambiance, I'd suggest the original location at the port. The pictures on the wall give a great history lesson of Seattle and the captain. The service was very slow but they made up for up by cutting a salad off our order. read more

I wasn't really hungry. Ordered 2 tacos. With tip came to $11 something. The tacos came with 3 tiny tough over cooked remnants of fish. The picture tells the story. What a joke! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - My 2 fish tacos for $11 - Seafood Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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The salmon BLT cured my depression. My skin became clear and my hair was shiny after I messily scarfed this enormous sandwich down without regard of who was watching me eat like an animal, because this sandwich deserved being eaten this way. A large, juicy piece of grilled salmon was stacked between a thicccc cibatta bun, fresh lettuce, bacon, and tomatoes, making my mouth so happy, I cried tears of joy. Through my tears, I managed to see my partner enjoying his seafood combo as well. This restaurant is clean, the bathrooms are clean, the portion size is awesome, and the staff is cheerful. The next best thing about this place is their ice!!!!!! Mkkaayy lisstennnn... I am an ICE connoisseur and this ivar's has the type of ice that is fun to crunch. It crumbles wonderfully on your tongue after each chew and the cylindical shape won't choke you or cut the insides of your mouth while melting. Legit. This place is legit. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Salmon blt - Seafood Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

I hadn't been at Ivar's for a while. I like the regular Ivar's restaurants. I am not much of a fried or fast food person as I was when I younger. I was craving oysters, and would preferred raw or baked but I thought i would give Ivar's oysters and chips and added a ship cocktail. I see they had a crab cocktail too but they were sold out, and had beer too. I had food to go. I wish they had draft beer like other fish and chip places have. Everything was OK but good for price. read more

Got some fried fish n chips and clam chowder a few days ago. I've tried other locations in the past and was always disappointed so didn't have high hopes. I was so wrong. The cod was fresh and not all smelling, the chef breaded and fried it in front of me after I ordered it and it was crispy and golden and delicious, not at all greasy or soggy which means the oil was hot enough and not stale. The fries were fresh too and the clam chowder was better than most others I've had in Seattle (including other Ivar's locations). The coleslaw was light and fresh and really balanced out the fried fish n chips and chowder. I'm not sure why they are better than their counterparts but I'm glad they are and I will definitely be going back for more. read more

Yummy chowder! Really good cod fish and chips. Clean restaurant. Friendly staff. I'll definitely visit again! read more

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

I love stopping by when I'm driving by for work. The clam chowder is always delicious and my fries are always nice and crispy! I also love the root beer by Seattle soda that they carry! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - White Chowder French Fries Root beer Oh - Seafood Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Very small portions of fish in the fish and chips, quite expensive for what you get, we won't come back

Well today I took biscuit out for her first Ivers lunch and as you can see she love the fish and chips. We will be back. read more

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Ordered 2 Salmon Caesar salads at Ivar's in Issaquah - look! No salmon. Warning - always check your order before leaving this place!! Negative 2 stars mostly because their phone mailbox is full and there's NO way to contact them other than driving back down. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - "Salmon"- less Cesare Salad - Seafood Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Great service. Tasty food (I got the fish and chips of course). Loved the feeling of the restaurant, with pictures of the OG Ivar! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - 3 Piece Fish 'N Chips - Seafood Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Ivar's is one of my go-tos while visiting Seattle. While running errands, we stopped for lunch at this location. We order the 3-piece Cod with chips and the Fish and Clams combo. Our food came out hot and crispy -- not greasy. Having visited this locations multiple times, the food is always fresh and tasty and the service quick. Due to recent increases in food costs, it does seem like the fish pieces have gotten smaller over time but still great nonetheless. We'll be back... read more

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

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open! loved that is was open! the prices seemed lower but think it's because they changed fish rather than Cod, which is good. service was friendly and clean. restaurant all chairs on tables no inside eating but open during Covid! love it! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - menu - Seafood Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Ride staff when picking up take out food. WAIT OUTSIDE FOR YOUR FOOD, they so rudely bark at you. Felt like that nasty soup guy on a episode of Seinfeld No, how about you make the food faster and have ready when we order it. Don't bitch at us because you cannot make the orders on time. Over you.... Will go some place else next time.... Don't need the hostile attitude for your over priced fried fish. read more

I think my long time love affair with Ivar's is finally over. I grew up eating this stuff any chance I got. Today I was forced to order a 3 piece bc they no longer offer a 2 piece. Well, my pieces of fish were so small I was still hungry. I wanted a small drink but I was told they only offer a large size. How convenient for the customers. As I ate the fish I smelled a horrible smell and wasn't sure if it was bc of the coating or the oil it's fried in. It tasted more lost rancid oil, but the smell was not as detectable to me on the fries. Whatever it was, it didn't smell healthy. Two stars for the friendly staff and clean restaurant. read more