Ivar's River Pub

$ • Bar & Grill, American, Pubs

Hours:
701 Cheatham St, San Marcos
(512) 878-0303

About Ivar's River Pub

Ivar's River Pub is a wonderful spot with a beautiful view of the lake from its outdoor seating area. The atmosphere is amazing, with friendly and polite service provided by staff like the young bartender, Colton, who is recognized for his respectful demeanor and genuine conversations. While the food can be hit-or-miss, the chicken parm, country fried steak, and molten lava cake are standouts. The nachos with queso, salsa, and BBQ brisket are also highlights, perfect for sharing with friends on the covered patio deck. The setting by the water makes it a great place to enjoy good food and drinks, especially while watching kayakers trying to navigate the rapids or taking in the beautiful view of the falls. The outdoor area is perfect for relaxing after a day on the river, and the on-site parking along with the friendly staff contributes to a fun environment. Diners have found the menu to have a variety of options, and many have enjoyed their meals and drinks during beautiful evenings. The chicken parm, country fried steak, and molten lava cake remain popular favorites among diners, making Ivar's River Pub a place worth returning to.

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4.4
429 ratings
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Food
4.3
Atmosphere
4.6
Service
4.3

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We just had our Jack C. Hays High School 50th Reunion at Ivar's River Pub, Saturday, Oct 4th, 11am-2pm. It was an amazing gathering; the outdoor venue incomparable because of the gem of the San Marcos River view, the drinks and food delicious, the service great, and working with Denele Gunnarson, VP of Ivar's was refreshing. Thank you Denele and Ivar's River Pub for helping make our 50th Reunion so memorable! The 'spirit' of Ivar Gunnarson and his legacy is alive and well on...read full review

Cold food, that was the chicken parmigiana. I ordered the Cajun Shrimp Alfredo and found out it was actually a soup instead of a pasta. The server didn’t really care about our complaints about the awful food and was more concerned about rolling silverware. Save your money and eat at McDonald’s, unless watching people swim around is high on your priority list.

Service again gets an "F". Poor.
Wrote a similar review last year. I decided to give them another chance today. I was seated at a bar table by the window. Sat there almost 10 minutes. No one ever came to my table. Almost same exact thing last time I was there. If I didn't know any better, I'd say they just don't care. Spoke to Manager. She said she would buy me a dessert. huh? No thanks! I will never go back again. Rediculous. Obviously and unfortunately, they don't learn...read full review

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 10PM
Tuesday 11AM - 10PM
Wednesday 11AM - 10PM
Thursday 11AM - 10PM
Friday 11AM - 11PM
Saturday 11AM - 11PM
Sunday 11AM - 10PM
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