Ivar's Salmon House is a beautiful cedar replica of a Northwest Indian Longhouse, complete with an open-pit Indian-style barbecue for preparing succulent alder-smoked entrees. Here, in a setting filled with Northwest native artifacts and historical photographs, you'll enjoy memorable meals surrounded by spectacular views of boats cruising on Lake Union with the city skyline in the background. Favorite daily entrees and fresh-sheet selections include alder-smoked salmon, prawns, alder-smoked chicken, and seasonal seafood specials. Don't forget our lavish Sunday Brunch, a well-loved family tradition.
| Hours | Breakfast: Sun 9:30a - 2p, Lunch: Mon-Sat 11a – 4p, Sun 9:30a - 2p, Dinner: Mon-Sat 4p - 10p, Sun 3:30p - 10p |
| Payment | Visa, AMEX, MasterCard, Check |
| Parking | Street, Private Lot |
| Contact Name | Nancy Bogue |
| Name of space | Main Dining Room |
| Type of space | Large Group |
| Seated (max) | 175 |
| Standing (max) | N/A |
| Room fee | Negotiable |
| AV available | All Audio/ Visual Equipment Available |
Enjoy casual group dining in a beautiful cedar replica of a Northwest Indian Longhouse that overlooks panoramic North Lake Union. The Salmon House main dining room is a Northwest showcase of artifacts and architecture and is a perfect setting
for any occasion. Favorite daily entrees and fresh-sheet selections include a variety of alder-smoked salmon, prawns, alder-smoked chicken, and seasonal seafood specials.
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| Name of space | Salmon House Deck |
| Type of space | Large Group |
| Seated (max) | 80 |
| Standing (max) | 90 |
| Room fee | Negotiable |
| AV available | None |
Experience a breathtaking waterfront and downtown skyline views as you sit along our open deck on the shores of North Lake Union. Enjoy casual dining featuring alder smoked salmon, chicken and other specialties as you witness a parade of boats drift through
Ship Canal. Free boat moorage open to diners.
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| Name of space | Potlach Room |
| Type of space | Private |
| Seated (max) | 130 |
| Standing (max) | 150 |
| Room fee | Negotiable |
| AV available | All Audio/ Visual Available |
Soaring 16ft ceilings, stunning Native American artwork and 180° views of Lake Union and the Seattle skyline will set the stage for your special private event at the Salmon House on Lake Union. Day to evening, the views are never the same from this glorious
space that sits on the north shore of Lake Union. The Potlatch Room’s exposed cedar walls and ambient lighting create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in which to entertain your closest friends and family, business associates or distinguished visitors from around the world. We specialize in preparing northwest wild seafood over our alder wood fire while taking advantage of local seasonal fare to create menus that distinguish us beyond the ordinary. Our accomplished and professional staff is here to see to your guest’s every need and to make you shine. Join us in the Potlatch Room and allow us to create a memory for you that will last a lifetime.
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| Name of space | Makah Room |
| Type of space | Semi-Private |
| Seated (max) | 32 |
| Standing (max) | 40 |
| Room fee | Negotiable |
| AV available | All Audio/ Visual Equipment Available |
Overlooking the north shore of Lake Union, the Makah Room sits off of our main dining room giving you a semi-private space with a guaranteed window table for up to 32. With Lake Union in the foreground and the Space Needle and the Seattle skyline
beyond, the Makah Room is perfect for your smaller gathering where complete privacy is not required.
-Beautiful semi-private view of Lake Union, Seattle Skyline
-Warm Native American ambiance
-Access to Outdoor Deck
-Full Access planning services
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Executive Chef
Jason Bray
Jason Bray was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He has over thirteen years of restaurant experience. His love of cooking started when his mother included him in the family preparations when he was a mere five years old.
Jason reminisces, “She showed me the stove and I learned the basics under her tutelage.” He honed these skills even further when he started cooking professionally in the kitchen when he was fifteen. He has fond memories of his first job which he quotes “…was a hole in the wall where they gave me a shot at cooking.”
He quickly moved up the ranks and by age twenty-one was the youngest Sous Chef in the Il Fornaio Corporation. Working in different restaurants throughout Portland, he finally made his way up to Seattle in 2000 where he worked again for the Il Fornaio as a Senior Sous Chef. He also opened the Hi-Life as Head Chef for Chow Foods.
Jason still found time to pursue his passion for wine. He quickly earned his certification as a Sommelier through the International Sommeliers Guild and then passed the first level of Master Sommelier’s certification. “I really love wine, but my heart is in the kitchen. Pursuing both wine and cooking has helped me hone my culinary skills.”
Jason is now the Executive Chef at Ivar’s Salmon House. He has settled in Ballard. Although he has traveled all over the world, the Pacific Northwest is home for him. “I’ve been extremely lucky; I’ve traveled through Burgundy, the Rhone and many countries. I’ve even cooked in a kitchen in India. I truly love the Pacific Northwest and the culinary aspects it has to offer.”
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