Came here on a rainy and cold Sunday. Got there right when they opened and decided to get the halibut and chips and a cup of white clam chowder. The lobby was spotless, and the staff was very outgoing and courteous. I had a couple of questions about the menu and they easily answered it for me. The halibut was delicious. I usually get cod, but this time decided to go a little more upscale. It was well worth it. Perfectly breaded and fried it was tender and delicious. The white clam chowder wasn't too thick like I'm used to and it had nice big chunks of clams. Definitely worth it. Overall, a great experience and meal. Look forward to coming back. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Halibut and chips - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

I hadn't had Ivar's in over 8 years, and back then, it was the fancy seafood restaurant called Mukilteo Landing in Mukilteo. When I heard that there was an Ivar's close to our hotel in Renton, WA, I almost thought it'd be Ivar's Renton Landing, which probably would have been appropriate given that it was near The Landing in Renton. But no, this was no fancy restaurant; it was simply a seafood bar. That's not to say it's inferior to the fancy restaurant as I don't think the two can be compared. It'd be kind of like comparing Pappadeaux Seafood Restaurant to Sea Island Shrimp House, IYKYK, but I digress. Ivar's Seafood Bar in Renton is located within Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, which is within walking distance of The Landing. I was walking with a groupmate after spending the day* out and about, and even though we were planning to eat dinner at Ivar's, we actually walked inside Kidd Valley first and almost thought Ivar's was farther away. I mean, it was, but only a few steps farther away lol. When we stepped in, there was a cashier who was ready to take our order, but considering it was our first time at Ivar's, at least the Seafood Bar, we needed time to decide what to get. We both had the same idea of ordering an Ivar's Famous Chowder and a Fish & Chips, although we both would have preferred grilled over fried fish. Of course, the chowder includes the clam, but I didn't know that they had Wild Alaska Salmon Chowder as well! Oh?! Sign me up for that please! Their chowders come in four different sizes: Cup, Bowl, Tanker (4 servings), and Bread Bowl. On average, the Wild Alaska Salmon is a couple dollars more than the clam chowder, but I was more than willing to try the Wild Alaska Salmon this time around. I've had my fair share of clam chowder, but don't recall the last time I ever had a salmon chowder, so I went with that, choosing Bowl as my size of choice. The salmon chowder came with not one, but two packets of Zesta saltine crackers, which I put to good use. For the Fish & Chips, they also had Wild Alaska Salmon as an option, which surprised me because I had never seen salmon as an option for Fish when it comes to Fish & Chips. However, when in Rome, or in this case, Renton lol; I had to keep the Wild Alaska Salmon theme going. Different choices of fish come in different numbers of pieces; the Wild Alaska Salmon comes in 4 pieces, which was more than the Panko Crusted Cod and the Wild Pacific Halibut. I also ordered a large fountain drink, which was 25% more than a regular fountain drink. Unfortunately, I didn't see an option for a zero sugar drink, so I settled for a Diet Dr. Pepper. Even for a seafood bar, the pricing isn't cheap. For the salmon chowder bowl, salmon & fries, and the fountain drink, I spent around $30 for all this, though that did include an overcharge. Keep on reading. Was it worth the ~$30? Yes, but not totally I would say. While I liked the overall taste of both the salmon chowder as well as the salmon & chips, I thought there could have been more flavor in both. I didn't think the Wild Alaska Salmon Chowder was that much of an upgrade compared to Clam Chowder, but if you haven't had it before, it's worth trying once. Also, the batter of the fried salmon was overpowering in taste compared to the salmon itself. I'm glad salmon was an option for the fish, but I don't think I would have been missing out on too much had I chosen the Panko Crusted Cod or the Wild Pacific Halibut instead, especially since you can get as much tartar and/or cocktail sauce as you want. The chips of the Fish & Chips weren't nearly as crispy as I would have preferred. Did I mention the tartar and cocktail sauces? They have five sauce dispensers on the counter across from the register where you can fill up on these sauces for your fish & chips or whatever other entree you choose; three of these dispensers are for tartar albeit one sweet. If you order to go, they have to-go sauces available at the front counter. There are also a couple bottles of vinegar sauces that you can squirt into the cups if you'd like to try those instead. Now, I would have given 4 stars for this Seafood Bar, but I didn't realize until after I returned to my hotel that I got charged for both a regular and a large drink! I did say regular at first, which was my bad, but I was only given the large. I just didn't think that I'd get charged for both, especially since the cashier only handed me one cup. Because of this overcharge, I'm docking an additional star here. Overall, Ivar's Seafood Bar is worth trying if you're looking for a no-frills seafood meal. However, check your receipt before leaving and don't get overcharged like I did! * My visit was back in November when I was taking a hiatus from posting reviews, hence why I posted this review rather late. And Bonnie, when you reply to this review, there's no need to try to rectify this shortcoming as it wouldn't make sense to do so being from out of state. read more

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Once a great Seattle institution, is now not quite a McDonalds with tiny poor tasting fish. The lake view is the only reason to go there. Horribly expensive and almost as good as Middle School cafeteria food. read more

Carry out for my birthday was so disappointing. The shrimp were over-fried in old oil, dark brown and tough. Not a fan. This has happened twice now. I'm saving my clam chowder for dinner-counting on better quality control. I love supporting our local Ivar's but there are plenty of fish and chip places with better ingredients and preparation for the price. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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

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. read more

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

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. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - French Fries and 3 Piece Fish 'N Chips - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

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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. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Mom likes it - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

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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!!! read more

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Went here for the Ivars lights, so got some chow before our stroll. Got the white chowder bread bowl, clam strips, and salmon fish & chips, subbing the fries for Caesar salads. The food was as to be expected. There was a lot of chowder for the big roll. I didn't realize that when ordering to-go the chowder comes in a cup instead of straight into the bread bowl. This suited me perfectly. It was a large cup of chowder. Ate outside, glad there were some tables under the awning that were dry. Since we ordered in advance, service was stellar . Separate entry on the lights. read more

I thought this was a ivars they only had fish and chips nothing else rest was burgers and the chicken is tough and the garlic fries have no garlic at all and lady at the front was bad tho so shiet no harm no foul yeemean read more

I stop here every time I'm going to Eastern Wa and it is always excellent. The food is delicious. Even with just 1 person cooking and 1 working the counter the service is friendly and the food is serve quickly!! I love that it is waterfront as well. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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

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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. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - 4 Piece Fish 'N Chips - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

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I have gone to this Ivars off and on for 25 years. The location is beautiful on Lake Washington. My husband and I went for lunch. The portions are meager. I have heard of "shrinkage" but this was a joke. The cod fish are the size of frozen fish sticks you buy at the store. The shrimp and clam servings are just as small. The food was good. The portion size are laughable. read more

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. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Lake Washinton(Ivars) - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

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 read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Fish and chips chowder and chicken and chips - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

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! read more

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

Cajun fish is so good, wish they would add it to salmon too. Nice view near the lake. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Cajun fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

A Seattle-area staple and the best place to grab a bowl of chowder in a waterfront park as far as I'm concerned. The chowder is good; thick, creamy, dense, maybe a little light on clams but they're in there. Didn't have the fish and chips this time but I have fond memories. 4 stars largely based on nostalgia but for fast food seafood you could do much worse. read more

Never disappointed and what a view too! Great staff, cod was fresh and delicious, perfectly hooked fries too! We got a Full Boat so had chowder and claw too! read more

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

Its been a while since I've been here. Only get fish & chips here and food comes out hot & fast. No complaints. Food was good! It's a pretty busy spot with not many workers but they were all friendly. I'm glad this place is available by the waters! There's indoor and outdoor seating all around with a nice view. Perfect spot to eat at during the summer months especially. read more

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

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The food I ordered for $20.00 looked like a kiddie meal, 3 piece fish w/ cup clam chowder, the fries were cold and hard and the fish was tiny and overcooked. Last time going here! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - 3 Piece fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

Decent clam chowder and fish/chips. What makes this a winning combo is the spectacular view of Lake Washington. On a warm day, which are far and few here, this is the place to be. read more

This is just one of the fast food Ivers, but it has a beautiful view. It has a lot of space and it's right on the water. The food was great and I'm happy I was able to go here. I do wish there was a full sit down fancy Ivers here, but the food is still delicious and there are actually plenty of places to sit inside and outside. read more

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

Nice spot in Lake Washington!!!!! Food wast great and the salad was very fresh. Great customer service!!!! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Takeout bag - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Decent spot for fish and chips and chowder! Prices are reasonable and service is pretty quick. The best part is that you can enjoy your meal by the water. The halibut is a bit pricier but worth it! Fries were alright. Caesar Salad - not bad. I wanted to try the corn bread but they were out Otherwise, good spot for a quick meal by the lake. read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Foooood - - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

5/18/24=== Ivar's has become our family hangout zone in the eastside for years. Sits next to Gene Coulon beach park, this bar allows us to take glances over beautiful Lake Washington. Outdoor seating can be a bit chilly during winter, but never stopped us enjoy a bowl of clam chowder for a little under $20. Decent sized meal. Would love to come back when we are nearby. read more

Love Ivars. Consistently good, never had a bad experience in my 38 years. I like that you can get your own sauce at this one, the to-go sauces are too small for the delicious tartar. read more

Went for lunch with Mom & Dad and took advantage of their awesome Seahawk Blue Friday special. Two 4 piece pollock fish & chips for $12. They were quite busy as the word has gotten out. All the staff were working very hard and doing a great job. Only complaint was that the fish seemed just a touch undercooked. Could have used 30 seconds more in the fryer. NOTE. Sign outside the restaurant said the park would be closing in October for construction so I'd call or go to their website before going to make sure they're open. Also the Kidd Valley was closed that day due to staffing shortages. read more

Location, location, location! Love the views from this place! Got their fish and chips, caesar salad, salmon chowder, coleslaw and cornbread and everything tasted great. Decent pricing as well. read more

Decent place to have a bite to eat. The lines can get long but the staff try to work as quickly as possible. Who doesn't love some fried seafood and fries while enjoying Lake Washington? Fish and chips along with chowder is what I always get but there are definitely other items on the menu to check out. read more

I guess I was expecting a little more. Beautiful location!!! Food was well-priced. Halibut and chips were decent. Good, but not spectacular. Smoked salmon chowder was salty, and salmon was nowhere to be found. They also mentioned spicy, but didn't even really taste any spice. Half the sodas were out, and the dining area was pretty dirty. read more

So the location here is wonderful. Its right off Lake Washington. You can enjoy your food and then go walk it off. Nice area to stroll and enjoy the scenery, Its pretty down here at night. Oh yeah food was good. I had the Cod and fries. Yum Yum. They do have seasonal hours. The staff was nice. read more

Enjoyed a nice walk to and from the park in Renton tonight. Dropped into Ivars for dinner. Had the clam chowder and the combination seafood basket. The chowder with white clams was super good and flavorful. I would call this a fast food type of Long John Silvers or Captain D's but the quality of the seafood is a step above those places. Service was quick and attentive. I enjoyed watching the staff interact with their regulars as they came through at dinner tonight. I'll go back for sure and if your in the area give it a try! read more

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Clam chowder and combination seafood basket - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington