With the latest and greatest technology at our fingertips here in Seattle, Ivar’s is proud to announce the beta testing of the iVar device, allowing direct orders from your nearest Ivar’s location. Similar to other smart speakers, iVar is the newest home voice search product available and as an added bonus looks like our world-famous chowder cup.

Opening night for the Seattle Mariners is just around the corner on March 28 and we’re getting ready to batter up at T-Mobile Park for the start of baseball season! There’s nothing that goes better than a good baseball game and delicious food, which is what you can expect to find at both Ivar’s and Kidd Valley locations in the stadium. Enjoy a cup of our classic Puget Sound Style Clam Chowder or bite into a delicious Ivar Dog or Kidd Valley burger, but don’t forget to grab a basket of our original garlic fries -- no matter what you pick!

St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner and if you’re looking for something to cook up for friends and family, Keep Clam because the luck of the Irish is on your side. We’re sharing some of our favorite recipes that you could prepare at home for the holiday. From the simple yet delicious celery root and Yukon potato hash to a roasted lamb loin with Yorkshire pudding and Guinness bacon glaze, and even a cocktail to pair, these dishes are sure to float your boat!

It’s our favorite time of year again: time to honor our late flounder Ivar Haglund on his birthday! Join us on Tuesday, March 19 for a party shell-a-brating what would have been Ivar’s 114th. Visit our seafood bars or full-service restaurants and purchase one regular price entrée to receive a second entrée off the special birthday menu for $1.14, but be sure to wish the Ivar “Happy Birthday” while ordering to receive the “reel” deal.

Well Seattle, we survived #viadoom. Did everyone Keep Clam? We sure hope so! Now that the tunnel is up and running and the weather (we hope) is starting to get a bit better, take a stroll along the Seattle Waterfront and enjoy everything it has to offer, including our takeout Fish Bar or dine-in Acres of Clams locations.

Love your leftovers? After reading this, maybe there’s hope to start an even greater repertoire with what’s left in the fridge or those restaurant takeout bags! According to the USDA, Americans waste a staggering 30 percent of their food (largely those perishables such as fruits and vegetables), but between good planning, smart food storage and clever re-use methods, the opportunity to conserve abounds. On that latter point, one local chef and cookbook author is mastering reinvention with the release of her new book which teaches readers to “cook smarter, save time and money, and enjoy great meals crafted from leftovers,” aka great ‘second meals’.

Love is in the air (and the sea too – fish celebrate Valentine’s Day, right?), and there are a variety of places to go to celebrate the special day. We’ve made a list of some clamtastic activities and places to go that will be sure to wow your date!

The Big Game (or what we like to call the Soup-er Bowl) is here, and if you’re looking for the perfect food to serve during the festivities, we’re here to help.

With winter weather comes winter trips, and whether you’re headed for a ski adventure or wine tasting on the east side of the state, the perfect getaway is never complete without a cup of our world-famous clam chowder. Today we’re sharing some of the best places to get our chowder other than at our Seafood Bar, dine-in full service or stadium locations.

Forget resolutions in the New Year; just go outside and get moving! One of the easiest (and most fun) ways to shake the winter blahs is to sling on a pair of snowshoes and hit our Western Washington mountain trails. Snowshoeing requires little to no athletic ability beyond walking and it provides a stealth cardiovascular workout while helping to build strength, balance and endurance, all surrounded in incredible winter forest scenery.

With the winter season fully underway, our Mukilteo Landing location knows how to warm guests up with the Winter Wonderland of Events! Whether you’re searching for the perfect bourbon, a top-notch vino, one of the region’s best microbrews or the tastiest shellfish, our culinary and beverage teams curated the ultimate tasting calendar featuring the likes of Pappy Van Winkle, Penn Cove Shellfish, Georgetown Brewing, and Chateau Ste. Michelle.

The winter season is almost o-fish-ially upon us and the Puget Sound offers a variety of activities to enjoy this time of year. With our Seafood Bars and full-service locations (Acres of Clams, Salmon House and Mukilteo Landing) spread throughout the Sound, you can start or end your day of winter fun with a meal at Ivar’s. Whatever you’re craving, from a cup of chowder (great in a thermos on the go), fish ‘n chips with some extra lovin’ or grilled seafood entrees, here at Ivar’s we’re serving it up hot and freshly made. Not sure what to do this season? Keep Clam, because we’ve included some of our favorite activities around the Sound that have something for everyone!

There are many landmarks and descriptors that people think of when they hear “Seattle.” From the obvious Space Needle, to the question of how much rain we truly get. The Pacific Northwest is also known widely for its fresh seafood, and Ivar’s is arguably the quintessential spot you need to visit to experience what we have to offer. I grew up on Ivar’s clam chowder – because if you are a chowder fan, you know it’s the best. In all our time spent downtown, we finally dined at Ivar’s Acres of Clams, and I’m not sure why we didn’t sooner!

It’s the holiday season and we’ve got a lineup of festive activities for you and yours this time of year. From our Dancing “Santa” Clam and our beloved Clam Lights to delicious offerings throughout the month at our Seafood Bars and full-service restaurants, celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with our clammy family here at Ivar’s!

The rains are finally falling and as the water comes down, those fabulous fungi begin springing up! This fall, much of Western Washington had a later start to mushroom foraging because of relatively dry conditions, but now the hunt for choice edible mushrooms is at last happening just about everywhere.