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Pier 54 was built along Seattle’s waterfront at the end of the 1800s and along with the other nearby five piers. Pier 54 is a designated national historic landmark. The pier is home to Seattle’s original waterfront restaurant, Ivar’s Acres of Clams. When Pier 54 was closed to undergo seawall construction, it provided the perfect opportunity for Ivar’s to remodel.

With the $20 million whale of a renovation came a completely overhauled interior, including an expanded, state-of-the-art kitchen, additional seating, and an outdoor patio. The new setting pays homage to its historical roots with a wharf-themed atmosphere, including original exposed beams, a Fir-lined ceiling that expose the bones of the pier, restored fireplace and the creative use of antiqued metals.