Ivar’s Seafood Bars are the go-to destination for award winning fish ‘n chips and clam chowder, with 22 locations throughout Washington. They feature fast casual seafood dining for dine-in or take out including freshly prepared, grilled seafood entrees and salads as well as traditional favorites such as clams ‘n chips and the Full Boat family feast.
Menus vary slightly by location. Prices subject to change without notice.
Local chain dishing up fried fish & chowders in casual quarters with nautical accents. Based on 63 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
Address:
1 Bellis Fair Pkwy STE 514, Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: (360) 734-9169
Reviews
Denise
We moved here from the Seattle area and were so glad to discover that there was an Ivar’s in town. The fish (we prefer the cod but salmon is good too) is moist, not frozen, and done right and the fries are tasty. The clam chowder and salmon chowder are very good as are the salads. The quality is reliable and service is usually pretty quick even when they’re busy.
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Jonathan Hyry
Fries and chowder are great. Classic and delicious. The fish though… Wow. It is a shadow of the classic Ivar’s from around lake Washington and downtown Seattle. So disappointing and unfortunate. It still tastes OK. But the portions are about 15% to 20% the size of what they used to be and the price is 2x higher. Sad.
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Indirect Pointer
Disappointing. Takeout cod was cold and chewy, 1 ketchup for old fries, and 2 tartars for 4 fish. The chowder was a congealed lump when I got it home.
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Bera C.Y.C
So pleased they brought the same high quality of fish and chips and clam chowder to a food court in a mall. Been to many of their Seattle restaurants, and have never been disappointed. The streak continues at Bellis Fair. Highly recommended, if you want delicious fish and chips!
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Mark O’Deady
I had a disappointing experience last night that doesn’t change anything I raved about in my previous review. We were among the last customers before closing on Ivar’s Birthday (March 19th). Unfortunately, our friendly (normally efficient) clerk forgot to put my cup of Chowder in our takeout bag. Normally, I check their work and have never found an error, but in this occasion it was late and I was hungry… But the time we discovered the error it was too late to even call the store, much less drive back for my missing soup.
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Brenna Finch
Today was the first time that I’d ever been to this place! The food was the most delicious seafood that I’ve ever had! The people were really nice too! The only thing was, the location in Bellisfair, was in the food court, and I was expecting a sitdown restaurant! Other than that, it was a good experience!
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Jessica Kubitz (Jess)
Overpriced, but it’s in the mall. Directions are horrible.
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Joyce C
Had the halibut fish and chips and oysters and chips. Service was good. Halibut was a bit dry and did not taste like the fish. Oysters were good. Lots of chips!
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Milkweed
Great tasting well cooked food. The order came hot and fresh, and provided all the accompaniments. Will definitely return to this location.
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amanda Daviau
We ordered halibut for takeout and it was extremely dry. The rice was not fully and cooked and the fries were old.
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