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Ivar's Seafood Bar is a beloved Fast food restaurant, Fish & chips restaurant, and Seafood restaurant located in the heart of Seattle. Situated at 13448 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133, we offer a casual dining experience like no other. Our menu features a wide variety of fresh seafood options, including fish 'n chips, grilled salmon, and Dungeness crab. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, our friendly staff and nautical-themed decor will make you feel right at home. Come visit us today and taste the difference that Ivar's Seafood Bar has to offer!

Ivar's Seafood Bar Review Summary

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Pros

Ivar's Seafood Bar is a seafood lover's paradise, offering a wide variety of fresh and delicious seafood options. The fish and chips are a must-try, and the seafood soup is a hearty and flavorful option. The restaurant has a casual and cozy atmosphere, making it a great spot for families and groups of friends. The service is also friendly and attentive, with staff happy to accommodate special requests.

Cons

Some reviewers have noted that the prices can be a bit steep, especially for larger groups or families. The menu can also be a bit limited for those who don't eat seafood, although there are some non-seafood options available. Additionally, the restaurant can get quite busy during peak hours, which can lead to longer wait times.

Review Rating Chart

Yelp: 4.2/5

Google Reviews: 4.3/5

TripAdvisor: 4.1/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.4/5

Zomato: 4.1/5

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Dbl J - Relxation and Meditation Music For You
Dbl J - Relxation and Meditation Music For You -Google user
10 months ago
Greeted with a; Hello can I help you, from the moment I enter the door. The food takes on a uniform quality from my first visit to now. The service is good, order at the counter and they bring it to your tablet. They are...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Ryan Man
Ryan Man -Google user
10 months ago
Good fresh delicious food. Perfection taste in every bite Friendly attentive service. Reasonable prices Convenient location. Big parking lot. Lots of parking spaces.
Atmosphere: 5
Will Ruffu
Will Ruffu -Google user
5 years ago
Fish and chips was $11-12 for a 4 piece, it was a great deal and the food was fresh and delicious. They have a garlic vinegar and a sweet tartar that add some icing on top. Delicious. Manager was very friendly as well. Has outside...Read More
Laura Musikanski
Laura Musikanski -Google user
a year ago
Yummy food (corn bread is a special treat, Cole slaw is perfect, fish fried to perfection and awesome soda machine), really friendly service and a great view of the sunset colored sky. Plus a parade of motor cycles on the street!
Atmosphere: 5
Shayna Teti
Shayna Teti -Google user
6 years ago
Came here for a quick dinner after checking into a hotel a few blocks away. The service was good, friendly staff! The food was good too. Better than I expected for a fast food type place! We would have stayed and ate here, but they...Read More
Brian Jackson
Brian Jackson -Google user
8 months ago
I love this location, primarily out of nostalgia. The service is always friendly and fast and given the current troubling dynamics on Aurora, the staff is amazing. They have a staple of old regulars who remain loyal despite the neighborhood challenges. The fish and chips...Read More
Take outDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 4Fish, Wild Alaska True Cod Fish 'N Chip
Yorkiemom4052
Yorkiemom4052 -Google user
3 months ago
Gotta have Ivar's as often as I can when visiting Seattle area. The service here was fast and the employees were friendly. Fried clam strips are a favorite followed closely by chowder.
Atmosphere: 5
Jeffrey Michael
Jeffrey Michael -Google user
2 years ago
Amazing seafood. We are from Chicago. My wife and I came here years ago and loved the clam chowder and fish & chips. Fast forward to this past week, came here for a work conference at Mozcon and ate here again. Consistent good seafood!
Dine inDinner$20–30
Juan Jr
Juan Jr -Google user
2 years ago
Nah they fish and fries really great, original I feel like is more better than the Cajun but thats my opinion about 14$ for 5 piece with fries under I always get this, great food for low price.
Genevieve Condron
Genevieve Condron -Google user
2 months ago
This place is super yummy. It is a casual restaurant where you order at the counter and then sit wherever you like. They have a large selection of seafood plates and a variety of sides. My food was fried perfectly and fresh. There is also...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Tartar, Medium Drink Free Refills, French Fries
Just Jay
Just Jay -Google user
a month ago
The food was very good. Nice sized portions. Don't get to visit the west side often, but Ivars is always a priority destination on any trip.
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Tartar, Fish, Chowder Bread Bowl
Daniel Love
Daniel Love -Google user
8 months ago
Nobody really knows why the Ivars on Aurora is inexplicably the best Ivars. I went today to see if this was the case and every aspect of the place was better than it needed to be. Get you a salmon plate with a root beer and...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
josh young
josh young -Google user
10 months ago
I’ve never had such good customer service at any Ivers in my life even for just being the fish bar I felt like being at the Mukilteo restaurant location. They came to my table and gave me a moist tablet and chocolates. If I could...Read More
Christeena James-Teeias
Christeena James-Teeias -Google user
a week ago
Got a full boat asked for extra tarter he said ok gotcha well no he didn't. 15%tip on a pick up order not 1 tarter. They even asked when I was taking the bag that was very very stappled shut did you put in tarter,...Read More
Atmosphere: 1
Jes
Jes -Google user
4 months ago
I seem to eat here every 5 years.. I know it’s like a cult classic in Seattle but the food portions are somewhat small (especially the pieces of fish) and a bit overpriced for the size of the portions. I can usually split a...Read More
Food: 3
Josiah Tubbs
Josiah Tubbs -Google user
4 months ago
The sign says “America’s best fish sandwich”. The fish sandwich lived up to the reputation, the fish and chips were also delicious. I tried the calamari, the flavor was memorable but what it brought to the table in flavor it lacked in portion size, even...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 4Tartar, Fish
seattlestone62
seattlestone62 -Google user
2 months ago
Always consistent, always quality, always the best fish and chips! This Ivars store is my favorite around Seattle. Thanks for keeping the quality great and never letting me down!
Take outDinner$10–20Full Boat, Tartar, Fish, White Chowder
Lena Lombardi
Lena Lombardi -Google user
4 months ago
Food was fresh and came out FAST! Amazing Cajun fish. Very kind service by the young lady at the front and the man with the face tats! So nice.
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fish
Val Jarner
Val Jarner -Google user
6 months ago
Great clam strips and fries! My husband doesn’t eat fish, but he enjoyed his spicy chicken sandwich with fries. Prices were very reasonable, too. I will definitely be going again!
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Clams 'N Chips & Fish and Fries
Nick Spec
Nick Spec -Google user
a month ago
Last I checked America was a Christian country no need to ask a customer if bacon is okay in my soup. Last time I will be supporting this location .
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 1

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