| About: | Ivar's Original Acres of Clams has been a Seattle tradition since 1938. The city's colorful waterfront at Pier 54 provides a scenic backdrop for this attractive yet informal restaurant where, as ferryboats glide by the window, you'll dine on Ivar's traditional favorites and other delicious Northwest seafood from our daily fresh sheet. The main menu also features fresh steamed clams, salmon, Dungeness crab salad, halibut, Ivar's famous fish 'n chips, Puget Sound clam chowder and much more. Best Seafood in Western Washington Winner - 2008 Washington Wine Award of Distinction Winner - 2009 |
| Hours: | Lunch & Dinner daily |
| Categories: | All Bars, Pubs, & Clubs, Seafood Restaurants, Restaurants, American Restaurants |
| Parking: | Street Parking |
| Payment: | MasterCard, Visa, American Express |
| Amenities: | Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine |
| Chef: | Chris Garr |
| Cuisine: | American, Seafood |
| Ambiance: | Elegant, Family Friendly |
| Feature: | Bar, Brunch, Happy Hour, Healthy Options, Private Rooms, Take Out, Take Out, View |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Smoking: | Non-Smoking Restaurant |
| Dress Code: | Casual Dress |
| Price: | $5.89 |
| Other Contact Info: | Email: u001@KeepClam.com |
I just returned from Las Vegas and arrived in Seattle to watch the Mariners play the Twins that afternoon. Not much open on the pier for breakfast,spotted Ivars and enquired about breakfast. I was informed about the Sunday buffet.I did 6 0r 7 buffet's at the better Strip hotels in Vegas and was kinda buffetted out,but relented,paid the $25 for their Buffet. I was very,very plesantly suprised.They had EVERYTHING! Crab,legs,{Alaskan and Dungeoness}Eggs benedict,crepe station,omelete station,Pasta made to order. Many salads,vegetable dishes,great tasting-eye pleasing deserts. My fav were the strawberries dipped in milk chocolate!The cooks at the made to order stations were friendly,and very polite,my waitress{wish I could rember her name!] was very pleasant,Great smile and made me feel right at home.Looking forward to dining here again, back here on August 30th as I am coming for a stay at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. I was not planning to go to another Buffet before returning to Vancouver Canada,Glad I did, This one was perhaps the best I have ever found..and I have been to alot of the top end, better quality ones!
Visiting from Illinois, eating fresh seafood in WA was top on our list. While everyone recommmended Anthony's, (we stayed in Gig Harbor), we liked Ivars much better. Fish was great and atmosphere friendlier. Loved our window seating too. Enjoyed the clam chowder of course. LOVED being able to get Ivars at SeaTac Airport as well, yum!!
The black cod was tender and had a very interesting flavor. The staff was friendly, helpful, and very attentive. The bread seasoned with rosemary was absolutely awesome!