Ivar's Salmon House

$$ • Seafood, Lounges, American

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About Ivar's Salmon House

Ivar's Salmon House is a popular restaurant known for its lakeside setting and beautiful scenery. It offers a moderately priced menu that attracts couples and families, with reservations recommended due to its popularity. The menu features a variety of dishes, including salad, halibut, crab cakes, asparagus, and red potatoes, with the option to pair the meal with beer. The restaurant is famous for its fish and chip deals and celebratory cupcakes, especially during birthdays. It has one of the best views in the city, with a massive sail-up porch that makes it feel more like a Carolinas inner passage restaurant. On a sunny day, visitors can enjoy the view of the Space Needle, float planes, and kayakers on Lake Union. The location under the ship canal bridge offers fewer tourists, making it a peaceful escape. The restaurant is renowned for its seafood selection, including crab cakes, Manila clams, coconut crusted shrimp, and clam chowder, which are customer favorites. Recent reviews praise the beautiful view, especially of Lake Union, and the friendly, helpful service. The food has received praise for dishes like the perfect chowder, the insanely good chocolate raspberry cake, and the mussels in red curry sauce, which adds spice and flavor. Customers also enjoyed the Salmon & Chips and the Spicy Blackened Alaskan Sockeye Caesar Salad, with some adding sauce to enhance the flavor. The atmosphere is peaceful, and the staff are kind and helpful, providing great recommendations. The restaurant also offers wheelchair service and an accessible ramp in the front, making it welcoming for all guests. Despite some mixed reviews about the food's overall taste and lighting, Ivar's Salmon House remains a favorite spot for drinks, appetizers, and desserts, especially on a summer afternoon.