Ivar’s Seafood Bar, located in James Center is just steps away from Tacoma Community College and offers award winning Northwest seafood. Open for lunch and dinner, Ivar's Seafood Bar menu items include fish n’ chips, clam chowder, salmon, halibut, prawns, clams, scallops, oysters, grilled entrees and salads. Ivar’s was started in 1938 and is known as the region’s best seafood restaurant due it’s focus on original recipes, locally sourced seafood, fresh hand-prepared entrees and it's extensive community involvement.