Beautiful sunset over the San Marcos river. Breathe in the negative ions generated by the water. The brisket nachos are unique & awesome. Just go

We had a group of 20 people. The food was delicious and we never had to wonder what happened to the waitstaff. The view was amazing and we had a great time in an outdoor room. I will definitely eat there again.

This place is super cute, Met a friend for lunch, I got the sweet Tea and the seafood platter, the fish I wasn't super crazy about but the shrimp Was sooo good. The views were pretty cool as well,

Great food and great service. We had the brisket nachos, Cesar salad and smothered chicken. Everything was amazing! The patio was so dog friendly, we will definitely return soon!

i went there tonight with some friends for a late 21st celebration and had Peyton as my server and he was wonderful! absolute 10/10 service, so sweet and personable and will definitely be back!! also the drinks were great!!

Great atmosphere, great food, service was friendly and helpful! The only thing was that there were some flies flying around I would still go again!

Every time I visit the San Marcos river I always see people enjoying themselves here and I finally decided it was my turn to try it out! Ivar's offers a beautiful view of the river and if you're lucky you'll catch a gorgeous sunset! They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Immediately upon arrival we got seated, and our sever Nick was awesome! The menu has all sorts of food options from breakfast, pastas, burgers to BBQ! I chose to go with the blacked chicken pesto. It was good but a little on the dry side for me, I wish they had added more pesto sauce. The star of the show was the BBQ brisket Mac and cheese my boyfriend got. Oh my god it was delicious, I wish I would've got that instead lol! I don't like bbq sauce so I was so happy they brought it on the side and not on the meat already. If you're ever at the San Marcos river give this place a try you won't regret!

We sat at the bar last Sunday. The bartender was super friendly and fun to chat with. We didn't try any food but wish we had. The appetizers looked amazing

Happened to be celebrating in San Marcos and Ivar's seemed like the right atmosphere for a celebration! It was! Drinks were frozen or icy and all the right summer flavors. Our server was very attentive and offered suggestions that were spot on. There were extra folks who bring out drinks or food, so we were never left with an empty glass or plate. Food was exactly as promised and super yummy! We chose: Burnt Ends app - pork belly, not brisket, which was surprising (the menu says pork belly, so we weren't surprised when it arrived at the table; I'd just never heard of pork belly burnt ends); anyway, they were deliciously sticky and sweet-salty with lots of good smoke flavor. The slaw underneath provided a little bit of crunchy fresh under that sticky sauce, but otherwise didn't add any flavor (didn't need to, to be fair). Goat Cheese Crostini app - This is a scoop of creamy goat cheese topped with a big ole scoop of bacon jam, surrounded by toasted rounds which are drizzled with balsamic glaze. There is EVERYTHING to love about this app . . And we did. Daily Special Brisket Smashburger - Yep. Stinkin' yummy! Just the right combo of greasy and crispy smushed up with some Swiss cheese and grilled onions. Pro Tip: ask for an extra little cup of the Smash Sauce to dip the fries (and the sandwich). You can thank me later! Brisket Mac-n-Cheese - this dish usually comes with pulled pork, but we took the $2 up charge for bbq brisket. It was creamy and rich and would have been just as yummy (maybe more!) with the pork. You do you! Pecan Pie Bread Pudding - FYI, we brought home leftover food. We had Zero business ordering dessert! But we simply could not qualify as celebrating without trying this indulgence! It did taste just like pecan pie, but with soft yummy bits of cinnamon-y bread all in it. Served warm with whipped cream--I would have preferred ice cream to cut the richness a little. Otherwise very good. Bottom Line, Ivar's has a fun, casual ambience, terrific view of the river, and you will not be sorry about your meal! We'll be back!

Drove in from San Antonio to meet halfway with my brother coming from Austin, good middle point. Location is great with the river-view off the patio seating. Simple dining room setup has a bar feel to it with regular tables and bar seating. Melissa took care of us and was good to make appetizer & entree recommendations. We opted to start with burnt ends & brisket nachos that she said were both popular. Burnt ends were had really tasty teriyaki based BBQ. Some pieces were more lean and some were more fatty, which isn't my personal preference. Brisket nachos were simple but tasty. Recommendations for dinner ranged from BBQ plates, pulled pork sandwich & others but opted for the blackened salmon with mashed potatoes & broccolini. Did not regret the choice. Service was nice, quick & attentive for refills throughout the meal.