Ivar’s Salmon House refreshes iconic Whalemaker Lounge; full-serve restaurant and temporary lounge open throughout renovation
Seattle’s waterfront restaurant Ivar’s Salmon House, located at 401 NE Northlake Way on North Lake Union, today announced its treasured Whalemaker Lounge is temporarily closing for a month-long makeover. The full-serve restaurant will continue to operate during the renovation with a pop-up lounge area. The lounge will be set up in the building’s private dining area so fans can still enjoy Seattle’s best happy hour daily, from 3 p.m. to close, including Ivar’s Famous Clam Chowder, Salmon Burger, Popcorn Shrimp and discounted wine, beer and spirits.
“The Whalemaker Lounge, with its historic artwork and legendary memorabilia has always been a good example of our flounder Ivar Haglund’s humor, quirk, and love of the coastal Northwest culture ,” said Chris Gleason, the director of operations for Ivar’s full-serve restaurants. “This remodel will honor the original lore and Northwest Native American heritage, while adding some modern design elements, better waterfront views and additional seating options since the restaurant’s last renovation in the 90s.”
As legend has it, the Whalemaker Lounge (which opened along with Ivar’s Salmon House in 1970) takes its name from two unique pieces of décor on display in the space – petrified “whalemakers” (orca phalli). The two artifacts were unveiled in 1974 by Ivar Haglund, who is rumored to have acquired them on an expedition to Alaska. The whalemakers remain a lively topic of conversation among patrons, and will still be on prominent display following the remodel.
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About Ivar’s
Ivar’s Seafood Restaurants began on Seattle’s waterfront in 1938. Today, there are 23 Ivar’s fast casual Seafood Bars and three full-service restaurants: Ivar’s Acres of Clams, Ivar’s Salmon House and Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing. Ivar’s Seafood, Soup and Sauce Company markets and sells its award-winning soups, chowders and sauces both nationally and internationally. The company also operates regional stadium concessions including Safeco Field, CenturyLink Field, KeyArena, Bank of America Arena, Husky Stadium and Cheney Stadium. Learn more at www.Ivars.com.