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Ivar's Acres of Clams
Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Seattle Central Business District, Seattle
The experts at The Seattle Times and AFAR Media recommend this place
"I love the sign to encourage people to feed the needy seagulls."(15 Tips)
"Try the chowder trio sampler, the seafood chowder was our fave."(53 Tips)
"Truffle halibut was amazing."(7 Tips)
"And the best happy hour from 3 to close everyday."(27 Tips)
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Mark SibincicApril 21, 2013Great fish & chips! Service was excellent and prompt enough for us to make it to our boat tour on time.
Jenn MarcelaisMay 7, 2012Try the King Alaskan Salmon With Mustard And Blue Potatoes - Hopefully it's a featured dish often because it's incredibly delicious!
Anh TranDecember 28, 2010Can't decide which chowder to get? Then ask for the traditional white chowder with some smoked salmon chowder to top it off. DELICIOUS!!! All credits goes to our waiter Josh for this genius suggesti
laurent lathieyreAugust 1, 2014I like Ivar's though I prefer Eliott's (better service, more upscale). For different occasions.
Kate EvansFebruary 13, 2020The waiter was fantastic. Tell him where you are from and await a fun story.
Local institution since 1938. Probably not as good as it used to be - but enjoying a hot cup of chowder or fish & chips while admiring the view on a gloomy day is a quintessential Seattle experience.
ᴡ AnnaarsSeptember 16, 2016Good food, friendly service. No tips required, since people are paid like they should be!
Amazing place to take visitors. Super inexpensive happy hour all night.
Martin RisgaardApril 21, 2018Anthony’s or Ivar’s? Now you’ve had at least one clam chowder, so which is your favorite?
Be brave, try your fresh fish prepared to the chef's preference: medium! It keeps the fish moist and only slightly translucent in the middle.- Jake OrlandoMarch 14, 2012Red clam chowder = the best clam chowder I've ever had. Plus, the cashier was a hotty. Highly recommended.
IrinaAugust 15, 2014Clam chowder and other seafood go-to spot. A bit cliché? Yes. Doesn't make it taste any worse.- Go for happy hour if you need to wait awhile for the ferry!
Lori MikelMay 1, 2014Management drop the ball. Weather has been nice the last few days and their whole deck is not open because it is not ready yet!!! They missed a party of 8 tonight. Two hour wait ya right.
Michelle ValentinApril 18, 2012The seagulls are so fun to feed, but remember to look behind you for the sneak attack!
SisterBeckyJuly 15, 2010The salmon special with cucumber salad and roasted yukon gold potatoes was outstanding. The fish was perfect done.
Zara CApril 18, 2011Jim the server in the bar area was absolutely amazing. Great customer service seems hard to find these days.
Adrian PangJanuary 24, 2010Come after 3pm in time for Happy Hour and try almost everything on their menu! Especially their white clam chowder and their oyster shooters!
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Award-winning Northwest full service seafood restaurant with panoramic waterfront views, lounge & deck dining
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- Noon–8:00 PM
(206) 624-6852
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 7.8
"Awesome crab selections, super wait staff-Hank is the best!!"
cheryl berklich - 9.1
"I can only speak to the brunch, but based off that, the food here is quality. Try a Benedict or any scramble and enjoy the deliciousness. Don't forget the cocktail!"
Dillon - 8.4
"Amazing venue w/ water view. A Seattle institution! Order any seafood in the menu, my favs are salmon (duh), the clams and the mussels. Worth a visit every time I visit Seattle."
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"The crew told us we'd go around 3x, but we got to go around 4x! We went on a beautiful sunny day. Rainier was out.View was incredible. The ride was really smooth. The car was completely enclosed."
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