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    Ivar's Seafood Bar

    3.5 (237 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Lake Washington
    Tamica J.

    If you're in Seattle please come here! Place has fish, clams, chowder and everything in between. I ordered cod, clams and a piece of salmon. The very small piece of salmon was tasty but not worth the price so I wouldn't recommend it. However, the clams and cod were filling just surprisingly pricey since the place sits on the water, it would seem like the prices would be lower. Otherwise the service was great and the ambiance was family friendly. Also, it is near a gorgeous park where families were gathered enjoying the day. Definitely coming back.

    Lydia K.

    On a rainy/cold day, i got a bowl of warm soup and sitting outside. It's quiet and peaceful. Service was fast, and claim chowder tasted like claim chowder. Nothing to complain about. The price was $8 which is understandable in this economy. I had a great time!

    Smrithi S.

    After spending time at the Gene Coulon Park we had dinner at Ivar's Seafood Bar. We got 3 Piece Cajun 'N Chips, Jumbo Prawns 'N Chips, Cup of Clam Chowder, and Corn Bread. We liked our food, the jumbo prawn and the cajun fish were good, clam chowder tasted good but had more potato than clam in my cup.

    French Fries and 3 Piece Fish 'N Chips
    Jay S.

    This is review for a side order of fries. It was good side for $5. The fries were crispy and not too greasy, I like the sweet tartar sauce. My friend likes her 3 pieces cods. She likes her cods but it is tiny pieces. But for the price, I guess you cannot expect bigger pieces of Cod. The lady at the register was nice and helpful. Sitting and eating the lake watching the sunset was great.

    Mom likes it
    Trav H.

    Been coming here for like 30 years. The current staff is pretty nice and efficient. The food was great! Though, of course a bit on the spendy side. Love the ambiance when eating next to lake wa. I like their self serve tarter bar thing.

    Charmaine S.

    Absolutely the most recommended location. The view made it on my top list. Not crowded and the service was good! I think they gave military discount! The staff was patient when they were taking our orders we were not decided on what to pick! The Cajun fish and chips were our favorite. We tried the crab salad and it was surprisingly good too! I love this location!!!

    I just wanted to show you that I really did get that at Ivar's, and not some where else.

    I love Ivar's. Best fish and chips I ever had. I am from Washington State, and grew up with Ivar's Fish and Chips. But there are moments when I get disappointed. Today was one of them. Why would someone serve a Customer scraps for the amount of money that they pay for the food? Worker have to be attentive. Coulon Park area is always beautiful, including the Ivars ambience.

    Phil Y.

    This Ivar's is in a fantastic location right on Lake Washington. They were a busy place the night we visited them with people eating there after viewing the Christmas lights. We ordered a 5 piece fish and chip along with a tanker of clam chowder. At about $30, it was enough to feed my wife and I. Though in retrospect, if we spent a few more dollars, we could've gotten the Full Boat Special. The fish and chips were okay. We thought the fish was bigger the last time we went. There was nothing bad or especially good about it. The clam chowder was a New England chowder. It was creamy and was full of potatoes and clams. We liked it, but, a tanker was too much for us. It is in a great location. It was kind of expensive. The food was okay.

    4 Piece Fish 'N Chips
    Melanie H.

    This quick-service restaurant has fantastic waterfront views. The last time I was in Washington, my favorite clam chowder was from Ivar's, so I made sure we were able to grab a quick snack while in the area. Bowl of white clam chowder (4/5) - Creamy savory chowder with plenty of clam pieces. My only wish was that it was a heartier soup. Bowl of smoked salmon chowder (2/5) - Creamy southwest-style chowder. I wasn't a fan. Fish & chips (4/5) - Lightly battered flaky fish on a bed of perfect fries. I loved the condiments bar with ketchup, tartar sauce, sweet tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, malt vinegar, and garlic vinegar. I loved a mix of the tartar and sweet tartar for the fish & chips.

    Lake Washinton(Ivars)

    What a beautiful day to be at Ivars. The weather is spectacular. Little to no line. The wind in your hair and sunshine on your face. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that the crackers for the soup have corn syrup in them. No other soup crackers that I know of have corn syrup in them. I've pointed that this problem out to them but they don't seem to listen. So I took away a star.

    Fish and chips chowder and chicken and chips
    Jeremy C.

    God it's good to be home. Love Ivar's fresh fish and clam chowder delicious. Clean restaurant here located at Coulon Park a staple located in Renton. A bit pricier than last time I remember, but the food has never wavered

    3 Piece Fish 'N Chips! Yum!
    Shantelle S.

    Dec 2022/Home For The Holidays: Ivar's is an absolute must whenever I arrive in town for the holidays! I naturally crave the flavor! Yum! While there are several locations, the one in Renton, Washington has my heart along w/incredible Lake Washington views!! Tender & Juicy/Fish & Chips: Yes, please! It's my favorite combo, as the flavor has been coming back every single time I'm back home! The fish is just so tender, each piece dipped into tartar sauce & even without tartar sauce at all... delicious & seasoned with every bite, love it! Seasoned to Perfection/Clam Chowder: It's a must! Simply thinking about the clam chowder makes my mouth water! It's delicious, chunky, creamy, and hits the spot every single time! Overall: When Family picks me up from the airport, alongside my niece and nephew, one of our first stops is Ivar's! (This visit was after the snow melted) Rain, shine, snow... and all of the above, I naturally want Ivar's when I'm home for the holidays! It's a reminder that I'm home sweet home again, and I love the yummy flavor and incredible views at Ivars!

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    I love the fish chips. (Always with vinegar) Beautiful location. The chowder is also soo delicious.

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    Fast service. Clean restaurant. Friendly staff. Great view of Lake Washington and Gene Coulon Park. Affordable prices.

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    Food was extremely good Especially the Red Clam Chowder Fish and Chips fresh service was courtesy and friendly

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