Ivar's Fish Bar

You gotta be okay with them damn seagulls! Otherwise, find a spot to sit inside the gazebo. This spot will bring you memories and nostalgia if you’re from Seattle. I remember this Ivar’s from being a teen and enjoying walking the pier. This is actually still one of the more affordable spots to eat if you go to the pier! I love being on the water no matter what! Adorable! Easy to find. Good value for you money! Free water. Must tri is the 3 piece true cod Cajun. The best Tartar sauce ever. Must try!

It's been over 30 years since I've been to Seattle. The first time was as a teenager. One of the reasons that family vacation stood out to me was due to the delicious clam chowder at Ivar's. The minute I got to my hotel in downtown Seattle I headed straight to the Pier to enjoy the first of many bowls of chowder I had during my stay. It was just as good as it was when I was a kid. Make sure to try Ivar's out if you get the chance! A Seattle must try.

First, you can order the simpler dishes from the outside stand. Will probably get the food faster and there is covered seating nearby and there are seats all the way out to the pier though seagulls have laid their waste all over them hahah. The restaurant inside is quite nice and has a good view. The service was fantastic and the food was mostly great. Clam Chowder was good. Manila clam order had a few that were missing meat. Halibut fish and chips were great. The crab and shrimp pasta were light on flavor. Not much crab, shrimp, or havarty taste. May need stronger or more cheese, and or crush some shrimp heads for the flavor.

My wife and I visited Ivar's anticipating an enjoyable seafood meal. That is exactly what we got! We started with the Penn Cove Mussels, with flavor that was well worth it. We then had Fish and Chips, with mine Cod and my wife's Halibut. Both were as tasty as we had hoped they'd be. The service was good, and the outside seating provided a very pleasant ambiance. I recommend Ivar's to anyone looking for quality Seafood fare.

Ivar’s top notch seafood restaurant on the wharf in Seattle. Salmon - Coho & Sockeye were awesome along with the vegetables and bread (ask for the bread separately - it is free). Both wine & beer completed the meals. Watching the ferries, ships & people were great. And the birds - gulls, rule the outside fence. Outdoor seating in the harbour is available, but not open. Really nice space for over 200 people to sit no issues. Televisions in the bar.