For being touristy, the food is amazing. Great view too. Service is well above average...especially when working with a large group. more

beautiful building, lovely setting on Lake Union and wonderful seafood more

great view, good happy hour; haven't tried the regular menu yet more

Hula Hunny hasn't been to Ivar's in nearly 10 years, so that would explain why I didn't remember my experience from that last visit. Only one word comes to mind when I think of Ivar's Salmon House, overpriced and overrated. Okay, so that's two words, but both are applicable. We arrived before the dinner crowd and had a nice view... more

My wife and I arrived in the late afternoon without reservations but that was no problem as the dinner crowd had not begun to arrive yet. The greeters were cordial and there was no problem getting a window table in the almost empty restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised that we were early enough for the Twilight Special which offered soup... more

I love this place! Great Salmon. more

Not enough words to express our satisfaction with Ivar's ~ We enjoyed a very relaxing Sunday brunch as we watched kayakers paddlet by and sail planes land on Lake Union. We arrived ahead of our group and the waiter was very patient with us waiting. The brunch buffet was to die for! There wasn't one item offered that I was... more

Amazing views and food. Must have fish and chips and salmon. more

Classic Ivars - with seating outside on Lake Union - food is what you could expect from a seafood house more