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Ivar’s Fish Bar - Pier 54

1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA, USA

10:00 am - 9:00 pm

$$$

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Ivar's Fish Bar Is Considered the "Go-To" Place for Fish 'N' Chips and Clam Chowder in Seattle!

Located off the water on Elliot Bay, Ivar's Fish Bar has called Seattle home since 1938. Ivar's Fish Bar is fast and casual seafood dining. You can dine-in or order take-out. Everything is freshly prepared and made to order. They use only wild Alaskan deep water halibut, salmon, and Pacific True Cod, caught locally in the Pacific Northwest. They are most famous for their fish 'n' chips entrees with these locally caught fish! 

Ivar's Fish Bar hand-cuts and breads the fish for that nice crispy crunch with a flaky fish in the middle. Along with that, they have seafood entrees like jumbo prawns, clams, scallops, oysters, baby prawns, combos, and grilled chicken; all served with fries. You can also enjoy grilled salmon and halibut with wild rice, coleslaw, and cornbread. For lighter fare, they have several salad options, topped with salmon, halibut, Dungeness crab, or shrimp. Ivar's is also famous for its clam chowder, which you can get by the cup or bowl. They also have an Alaskan Smoked Salmon soup too. A kids' menu also features fish 'n' chips with cod, chicken strips, and baby prawn baskets. 

With their casual dining experience, you order at the counter and then find your seat. This location is a beautiful spot along the water with ample picnic tables to enjoy the views. You will be greeted by many of the seagulls looking for your leftovers to enjoy. Kids get a kick out of seeing the birds up close since they are used to people. Inside there is the same picnic-style seating with large windows to still see views of the water. 

Ivar's has 18 more of these fast dining Seafood Bars, along with three full-service restaurants around Washington. At this location, the Ivar's Acres of Clams is next to the Fish Bar. Before visiting Ivar's Fish Bar, be sure to check the locations menu, as each one offers something a little different. No matter where you enjoy Ivar's, your family is sure to be satisfied. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @ivarsclam for all the latest updates and happenings. 

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Restrooms Good for All Ages Restaurant Open Late
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Allison Towner
A Charlotte, NC transplant, Allison was born and raised in Texas. She has a degree in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University. Allison loves to scuba dive, travel, garden, and be active. She has a lovely husband and two smart, playful kids, a girl and boy. A love for nature and the outdoors has always been a passion of hers and now she gets to continue that with her family. They love to explore new places and go on family camping and hiking trips. Allison and her family live on a 12-acre homestead with ducks, chickens, and a garden. Outside life is important to their family and wants to share that passion with others.
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