Ivar's

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Ivar's Review

This long dining room facing Lake Union has original Northwest Indian artwork collected by the former owner. It's touristy, often gimmicky, and always packed, but it's also great Seattle fun—a real institution. Plus the views are terrific, and the building is a loose replica of a traditional longhouse. You can dine inside (ask for a window table), but you really want to snag a table on the deck for views of Lake Union and Downtown. It's all about the Sunday brunch buffet here, though you pretty much can't go wrong with any salmon dish for lunch or dinner. The views get even more spectacular at sunset. The other Ivar's locations in town are uninspiring, but this one comes the closest to living up to the hype.