27 Best Seafood Restaurants near Issaquah

“Our family’s go-to in the Bellevue-Issaquah area.“

“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.)“

“I am visiting family in Seattle and decided that I wanted a good cup of hot soup. I did some research and found this location. It turned out to have impeccably great service; very professional, properly timed food service and very quiet, relaxing atmosphere. I will return!!!!“

“We love it and loved the food“

“Delicious meal and dessert.“

“we was passing through on our way home to Yakima & stopped to eat lunch. Thank you the service staff & food was great!“

“The best Crab I ever ate in my lifetime ? amazing family Restaurant! My family will be here every month!“

“Went for a seafood boil and it was beyond delicious. Timely serving, absolutely heaping boil, and the Cajun seasoning was to die for. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and will definitely be making it a frequent dinner spot with my family!“

“I have bought many different canned crabmeat products through out the years, but this was the second time I used this product. Not only is the taste sweater but when you sort through the meat, there is very little cartliage . Still have to sort but once is enough,“

“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!“

“This is a very good Chinese restaurant that you should try! You must try the following: 星洲炒米，干炒牛河！ they have a lot of special dishes which my body doesn’t have space to try! Should try it again at night with more people.“

“The service was great . I liked the fish items .“

“First time there tonight. Very,very Good! Met my Daughter there and both the Server (Michelle) and the owner (Keith) were very attentive & welcoming. Food was great & plentiful. Looking forward to returning.“

“My friends and I went to Shinya Shokudo today and has the best time ever! Crystal our server was absolutely amazing and was very sweet! We had a million questions and every single time she was willing to answer. Our food was always very on time and even when splitting up the check she dealt with our request with no issue! 10/10 would recommend!“

“This seafood restaurant is a true gem for anyone who appreciates fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. The menu offers a wide variety of options, from live seafood to comforting stir-fried dishes, making it great for both family dinners and special occasions. The service is attentive and efficient, and the staff is knowledgeable about the menu and happy to make recommendations.

The atmosphere is clean, lively, and welcoming. Overall, this restaurant delivers consistent quality, authentic taste, and a satisfying dining experience. Highly recommended for seafood lovers and anyone looking for genuine Chinese cuisine.“

“SUPER UNDERRATED!
I can’t say enough good things about this place, I’d rate it over a 5/5 if I could. The taste is delicious, authentic, and usually not overly oily. The food is affordable and come in large portions. They’re also very consistent in the quality. Also - how many places devein the shrimp? Even Haidilao doesn’t do it, and their menu is expensive. I’m looking forward to trying more dishes here, but so far I’d highly recommend the yang zhou fried rice, fish and crab maw soup, and dry chow foon with beef. They don’t get as much traffic due to the location, but I’m very grateful it’s close to me and hope they’ll continue to be in this neighborhood for a long time.“

“One of the best Chinese restaurants in town 👍“

“Saukraut fish may sound weird, but it is a stupendous invention and Nai Brother does it excellently. It has a wide variety of soup and fish options and all are really great. Mala spiciness with a combination of veggies, noodles, tofu, etc. Your tongue may be numb but you won’t regret it.

There are also good non-soup options and they also have whole fish dishes that we’re looking forward to trying. Love this place.“

“I have been dining at Teapot for around 25 years, since their early Capitol Hill location. Over time and my evolving tastes and the changing vegan restaurant scene I have only grown more fond of this unique Jem. I was so bummed to hear they were supposed to close at the end of this year due to lease issues. But while visiting family I drove by and saw it open and sure enough their lease is extended for a year (at least). So go check out if you haven’t before, and pay another visit (or many) if you are already a fan. Updated from previous review on 2025-12-26“

“The food was amaizing it felt like eating home cooked meal and the atmosphere added on to that feeling. Walking in you smell jasmine in the air and a comfortable aroma. The customer service was amaizing and so attentive i really enjoyed eating there! 10000/10 definitely recommend.“

“Best Chinese food I’ve ever had. My family and I ate here every Sunday when I was growing up. After 10 years away, I moved back to Bellevue and finally visited Yea’s Wok again and it was even better than I remembered. Maybe it’s just nostalgia but it’s truly one of my all-time favorite restaurants.“

“We had an amazing dining experience! The food was excellent, and the service was truly the best.“

“Great ambience and spacious restaurant. I had Paneer Biriyani and it tastes amazing. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves authentic Biriyani..“

“The food was excellent, and the waitress was very attentive. I had the wonton soup, crispy honey walnut chicken, garlic string beans, and the short ribs. Every dish was very good. If I had to choose a favorite it was probably the honey walnut chicken because it had a very satisfying crispy texture on the outside.“

“Dined in but I think this is a 5 star for takeout and will likely reassess. 4 star for dine in.

Order on tablets but the waitresses were still nice and recommended dishes.

Had the chicken fried rice and the pickled pepper beef. The fried rice was the standout. Huge portion, great price, excellent flavor. 10/10. Really liked the pickled pepper beef, without the peppers it would have fallen flat but they added a nice tang.“

“For me, it was by far the best dimsum and Cantonese restaurant in Seattle/Bellevue area. We had 12 people including 5 kids and everyone enjoyed all the dishes we had. Food wasn’t too salty unlike for most places. We paid a lot more than what we usually did in other places but I think that it was because we ordered a market price dish. It was worth it.“

“buena experiencia y rica comida“