Ivar's
7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Ivar's is recommended across its Seattle locations, with several commenters specifically naming the Salmon House on Northlake. Diners praise the Salmon House's view and suggest it for Pacific Northwest dining. Opinions about that outlet's food are split: one finds it mediocre and another describes a particularly disappointing, expensive meal. A separate comment praises fish and chips and chowder at a casual Ivar's location rather than the Salmon House.
Address
Ivar's Salmon House, 401 NE Northlake Way Ste A, Seattle, WA 98105
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/faeriegoatmother in r/AskSeattle · May 2025value
Very Seattle, not expensive, and edible.
- Recommendsu/phaeolus97 in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025ambience
Beautiful views and cooks fish well, good bread.
- Recommendsu/Juleswf in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025ambience
A diner says the Salmon House is always nice and has a pretty view.
- Mixedu/Not_Cool_Ice_Cold in r/AskSeattle · May 2025taste
Loves their fish and chips and chowder at the regular location, but calls the other one overpriced.
- Recommendsu/saomonella in r/AskSeattle · May 2025
One commenter notes the restaurant also offers a pretty nice brunch.
- Recommendsu/Lee-of-the-LAN in r/AskSeattle · May 2025
Simply names it as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/SeaGranny in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025
Another commenter agrees the Salmon House location would work well.
- Caveatu/funkyfood in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025taste
One diner describes having one of the worst meals there, at shockingly high prices.
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- Mixedu/TranscendentHeart in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025taste
View is awesome but food mediocre.
- Recommendsu/fit_vivant in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025
Suggests Ivar's Salmon House on Northlake.
- Mixedu/ottermom03 in r/AskSeattle · May 2025
Had mixed views on it.
- Caveatu/Fart_Noise_Machine in r/AskSeattle · May 2025taste
Says calling it edible is a stretch.
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