Ivar's Acres of Clams
Seafood restaurant · King County ·
Fried fish, chowders, and seafood with nautical decor
Fried fish, chowders, and seafood with nautical decor
"At first glance, Ivar’s is like the rest of the lot—there’s the safety net of decent clam strips (virtually just globs of crispy dredge bits), limp caesar salads buried with matchstick parmesan shreds, and burnt blackened salmon that’s drier than any sign of life left in this establishment. But then you have the soul-penetrating emptiness that comes with walking through the dust-filled entrance of mahogany wood and framed memorabilia. It may just be a few yards, but boy, does it feel like miles. If you can get out on the patio and snack on fried stuff, have at it—but watch for the seagull flocks who are out for your oyster crackers." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente, kayla sager riley
"This long-standing waterfront restaurant is singled out in recollections of the chain’s historical outreach to Vancouver: Donegan says the founder wanted visiting Canadians to stop by the waterfront and visit the location, recalling that “And [the chain] was the largest advertiser on Vancouver radio and television during the ’50s and the ’60s, because whenever any Canadians came to town, he wanted to stop by the waterfront and visit [that location].” The restaurant figures into the chain’s broader effort to signal continued warmth toward Canadian visitors through the Open Arms for Canada campaign." - Harry Cheadle
"At first glance, Ivar’s is like the rest of the lot—there’s the safety net of decent clam strips (virtually just globs of crispy dredge bits), limp caesar salads buried with matchstick parmesan shreds, and burnt blackened salmon that’s drier than any sign of life left in this establishment. But then you have the soul-penetrating emptiness that comes with walking through the dust-filled entrance of mahogany wood and framed memorabilia. It may just be a few yards, but boy, does it feel like miles. If you can get out on the patio and snack on fried stuff, have at it—but watch for the seagull flocks who are out for your oyster crackers." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente, kayla sager riley
"At first glance, Ivar’s is like the rest of the touristy waterfront seafood restaurants in town—there’s the safety net of decent clam strips (virtually just globs of crispy dredge bits), limp caesar salads buried with matchstick parmesan shreds, and burnt blackened salmon that’s drier than any sign of life left in this establishment. But then you have the soul-penetrating emptiness that comes with walking through the dust-filled entrance of mahogany wood and framed memorabilia. It may just be a few yards, but boy, does it feel like miles. If you can get out on the patio and snack on fried stuff, have at it—but watch for the seagull flocks who are out for your oyster crackers." - Aimee Rizzo
"Upon entering Ivar’s Acres of Clams you will be immersed in the history and lore of Ivar’s and our flounder Ivar Haglund. Original features of the Pier, which opened in 1901, including exposed fir beams and a refurbished Galbraith-Bacon & Co. sign from the original tenant (some say the Seattle Costco of its time) were restored. With a more airy feel and expansive views, diners enjoy views of the Puget Sound, passing Washington State ferries and fireboats from historic Fire Station #3."
