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(206) 587-6500
1001 Alaskan Way
Seattle,
WA
98104
47.6037
-122.3387
Neighborhoods: Central Business District, Downtown
Years in business
Established in 1938
Price:
$
Last updated 1.11.10
Category:
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Waterfront Dining, Private Rooms, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
Other Locations:
What People Are Saying About Ivar's Restaurants
Featured Review
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The Scene – Tourists and seagulls entertain each other during happy hour, when drinks and full meals are $3. Many think of this Seattle institution as a fast-seafood stand. But beyond the sidewalk counter, bench seating stretches out across the pier for splendid views of the bay. Service is generally friendly and efficient. – – The Food – Downtown workers seem to be leaving this bargain to the tourists, but they're missing out on some well-prepared food specials that beat the price of the fish-and-chips outside. Accompanied by a zesty chipotle tartar, the fish taco…
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- The Bell Street garage (entrance on Wall Street) is the most convenient parking.
- Know Before You Go:
- If you're looking for grilled items, head inside to the main restaurant, where a larger menu is featured.
06/14/10
A slight case of bait and switch
by Elliotlloyd at Citysearch
My wife and I went to Ivar's fior dinner and were delighted to see a sign on the check in desk saying that wine was half off on Monday and Tuesday. The wine menu also had that footnote on its wine by the glass list, and as it was Monday, we ordered 2 glasses of wine. The meal was delcious but the overall feeling of bliss was spoiled when the check arrived listing the wine at full price. We pointed tthis error out to the server who said that only bottled wine was half price. He then produced a printed paper lising only wine by the bottle. We pointed out to him that we had never seen that paper before and that he should look in the bound wine menu which was on every table and which we had ordered from. He looked and seemed surprised and said he would show it to the manager. After some discussion, they did refund half the cost of the wine, but they refused to admit to a mistake. I asked if all of the people I had seen drinking wine by the glass would be told about this error, they never made a comitment except that things would change tomorrow,
- Pros: Delicious food
- Cons: If you don't read your bill you could be over charged
08/20/08
Spud Fish and Chips on Alki
by hopper at Citysearch
Since Ivor's now ownes Spud's you would think the food would continue to be as good as it was in the past. No so!
03/30/07
Taste you will never forget.
by rose2desi at Citysearch
Never visit the Lakewood WA location of Ivar's. They have been told to only issue a maxium amount of napkins. The workes takes breaks without washing their hands upon returning from outside. I start eating at this location and find it to be so different from the smaller locations. I wish it was someway I could talk to the owner of that location. They are making me where I don't enjoy going to Ivar's like I have enjoyed it in the past.
02/23/07
Best chowder in Seattle
by alliespiritu at Citysearch
I advise anyone who has guests to visit this location because a) it's the most authentic one in seattle b) the ivars at malls cannot compare for some reason c) if not this location find an ivars that stands as a restaurant on its own, not in a mall. Great fish and chips, great chowder, even better when you eat both at the same time. You can never go wrong with chowder bread bowls and you can avoid getting the prawns. Stick with fish and chips and chowder!
- Pros: Great fish and chips and chowder
- Cons: Is a little more pricey because it's on the waterfront
10/19/06
Hidden Jewel
by lovewhistler at Citysearch
Great Service, good value for a view and atmosphere like that. I try to go back there every time I visit seattle.
