The Salmon House is awesome on so many levels because it offers a variety of dining experiences. The indoor and outdoor menus are somewhat different, and the bar menu is 50% off from 9:00-Close. ... More

The Salmon House is awesome on so many levels because it offers a variety of dining experiences. The indoor and outdoor menus are somewhat different, and the bar menu is 50% off from 9:00-Close. How’s that for a Happy Hour? This is truly one of the best spots for inexpensive waterfront dining. With regards to the bar food, I highly recommend the clam strips & chips, the wings, the salmon skewers, and—of course—the chowder. Outside, I enjoy the Cajon fish & chips. The décor reflects local history, and the beer selection is representative of local favorites, including Mack & Jacks (very,very important).
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Of course you can engage in this avian feeding ritual at the downtown Ivar's as well but this Ivar's has a better view and a better Happy hour. The view from the patio looks south over Lake Union... More

Of course you can engage in this avian feeding ritual at the downtown Ivar's as well but this Ivar's has a better view and a better Happy hour. The view from the patio looks south over Lake Union and encompasses downtown Seattle. The happy hour menu is long and includes the clam chowder, salad, fish tacos, etc. It is very inexpensive. You can also order food from the front take out stall or you can dine in at the restaurant. Every weekend this Ivar's has a wonderful brunch buffet that in my opinion is almost as good as Salty's.
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Located right on Lake Union, this Ivar's has great views of the lake and downtown Seattle. Their bar (The Whalemaker) has a great Happy Hour. If you like Ivar's food, you will love their cheap Happy... More

Located right on Lake Union, this Ivar's has great views of the lake and downtown Seattle. Their bar (The Whalemaker) has a great Happy Hour. If you like Ivar's food, you will love their cheap Happy Hour. Most items are $2.50, including clam chowder and full orders of fish and chips. You can eat inside or outside. The outside dining is open to everyone, meaning you can bring kids to happy hour. Ivar's Salmon House also does a great weekend brunch buffet that is more affortable than Salty's.
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Expecting great seafood from Ivar's Salmon House when we went there with out of town relatives, I left underwhelmed by the fish, but delighted by the views. Situated on Lake Union, Ivar's has... More

Expecting great seafood from Ivar's Salmon House when we went there with out of town relatives, I left underwhelmed by the fish, but delighted by the views. Situated on Lake Union, Ivar's has great views, especially on a warm summer evening. Sitting on the deck, or inside at a window, is highly recommended. The fish, including several varieties of salmon, halibut and shrimp, is roasted over alderwood and has a lovely hint of smoke to it, but we were all a bit disappointed in the quality -- the salmon was a bit dry and didn't burst with flavor, and the crab cakes needed more crab and less onion. The halibut was better, with a good texture and nice mild flavor, and the shrimp was surprisngly good, slightly sweet and smoky. White clam chowder was nice, with a subtle onion note, but the smoked salmon chowder wasn't quite as flavorful -- a bit smoky, but the salmon didn't come through. The views are great, but I might get the fish and chips takeout and sit at a picnic table next time, myself.
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See my previous review of Ivar's Fish and Chips. I had them yesterday and they were delicious. Since you're in the Northwest, I recommenda the Salmon and Chips. You will not be disappointed.

See my previous review of Ivar's Fish and Chips. I had them yesterday and they were delicious. Since you're in the Northwest, I recommenda the Salmon and Chips. You will not be disappointed.
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If you're like me, you learned of the joys of Ivar's fish and chips at an early age. Tonight I returned after a long hiatus with my wife and daughter. I had Salmon and chips and my wife had... More

If you're like me, you learned of the joys of Ivar's fish and chips at an early age. Tonight I returned after a long hiatus with my wife and daughter. I had Salmon and chips and my wife had Halibut and chips. Maggie had a bottle. The food is pretty simple and pretty good. Fish and chips, clam chowder, etc. There's a carry out counter that gets pretty crowded but on a nice day like today it's not a big deal. There is also a sit down restaurant that I haven't been too in ages. We opted for carry out and outdoor seating. Ivar's is a Seattle institution and the food is only part of the reason why. Stop by and order the Salmon and chips if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed.
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