Fish & Chips Restaurants near Issaquah, WA

“I've been a Seattle resident my entire life and I've probably been going to Ivar's restaurants almost as long. Let's put it this way, I'm old enough to remember Ivar Haglund's commercials and his guest appearances on the JP Patches show. 😆

I've been meaning to write a review of the Issaquah Ivar's because I'm a local and I've always had such good experiences there. Truthfully, I didn't even realize there was an Ivar's in Issaquah until just a few years ago.

As a former restaurant worker (Shari's) many years back, I'm pretty picky when it comes to restaurants. Here's what I like about this one:

About the restaurant:
-It's clean.
-Bathrooms are well maintained.
-Tables are cleared quickly.
-The drink and condiment section (sodas, ketchup, tartar sauce stuff, etc.) always seems to be well-stocked with everything.
-Floors are clean too.
-Have I mentioned it's clean? lol
-The food is always served hot and fresh. Fries are crispy, fish is crispy, chowder is *amazing*, salads are good. My kids don't like the coleslaw (I think it's good) but they love all the other stuff on the menu.

About the people who work there:
-Great, personable customer service.
-The people who work there are quick when you need something.
-I'm not sure who the red-headed manager lady is but she's really attentive, helpful, and funny. Ever since she started working there, that Ivar's location has really improved on all levels. The previous management was OK but this manager really seems to go above and beyond.
-Bob - Have you met Bob? He's an older gentleman who works there and he's seriously an Issaquah legend. My whole family loves Bob! He is the kindest man and we always look forward to seeing him there. I mean, this Ivar's is good but Bob really sells it. He's definitely one of a kind.

Overall, I feel comfortable eating at this restaurant because they seem to run a tight ship. As far as restaurants go, it's one of the cleanest I've been to anywhere.

And now I'm hungry and need some fish and chips. lol.

(Sorry I don't have better photos. I'm one of those people who pretty much only take pictures of food.)“

“It was our first time here and Marisol was great! She was so patient and kind and gave us some recommendations on what to get! She was also kind enough to let us try the clam chowder before we purchased! If you are reading this get the clam chowder!“

“Tasty Finds at Crossroads Mall - Must-Try
Spot!
Crossroads Grill & Burger offers something for everyone! Their gluten-free and vegan burgers were both surprisingly delicious. The chicken wrap was juicy and packed with fresh veggies.
Kids loved the crispy onion rings, and the chicken salad was light, fresh, and perfect for lunch.
Fast service, friendly staff, and tasty food — a great spot inside the mall for a quick, satisfying bite!“