The Ivar's restaurants are a fixture in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle native Ivar Hagland was famous as a larger-than-life local character, but he knew how to fry up fish and chips, too. His original recipe, cooked up in 1938, still dominates the local fish-and-chip world. This Coulon Park edition is located right on the shore of Lake Washington. There is outside seating for fine weather and if it's raining, no matter. Sit inside and enjoy the best fish and chips, chowder (both clam and smoked salmon) around. For dessert try the tuxedo truffle mousse.