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    Ivar's Seafood Bar

    3.8 (228 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    IVAR'S SEAFOOD BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Alicia M.

    Service was exceptional and the food was good. The coconut prawns and dipping sauce were our favorite. Got the cod fish and chips and they were just okay. They were fresh but didn't care too much for the breading as I prefer battered. We had a nice seat by a big window on the water and watched the water ferry and birds.

    Pollack fish and fries, clam chowder, and shrimp.
    Dee M.

    Great dinner for fast Food. The service was good and the food was good too. It was later when we got here so we weren't expecting quality. We were pleasantly surprised. Prices aren't bad for Seattle either. And a 5++ for the tarter. Yum. Also they had pollack ...its been since I was in ALASKA last. Cooked perfect! Thank you for sharing this little bit of AK with us.

    Christa M.

    We had Ivar's delivered to our hotel room for dinner and we were so excited to try out the infamous clam chowder soup and fish and chips. Ordering was easy. Our food arrived shortly and it was dropped off at the lobby. The food was great! It was well cooked, tasty, and tasted freshly made. We quickly became big fans of the clam chowder soup, yum! Definitely recommend giving this place a try, you won't be disappointed!

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    9 months ago

    A Washington fast food luxury. I miss going and love pretty much everything I tried. I wish these were all over the country!

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    Love this place. Great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend. Service was good too. Enjoy!

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    Great service but at the end of the day it's a West Coast Captain D's. Had the fish and chips. Was what it was. Nothing terribly special.

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