Ivar’s River Pub

Ever since the first time I went to Ivar’s, I’ve been hooked. Not only is the view amazing, but the food is just as great. Ivar’s River Pub is a staple here in San Marcos.

Ivar’s is located right off the San Marcos River at 701 Cheatham St. The location of this resturaunt is my absolute favorite because it overlooks the river. This resturant is great to bring your friends or family to if they have never been to San Marcos. It captures the beauty of the city while providing delious food at the same time. They even have tube and paddle board rentals right outside the resturuant. Although the prices have gone up in the past year, it’s still affordable (especially for the quality of the food.) The menu ranges anywhere between appetizers for $7 or an entree for $15. Here is their website and menu that will go more in depth on pricing. They even have homemade barbeque daily where you can get ribs fresh off the smoker. Their style of food is Traditional American and Pub. Everytime I have eaten at Ivar’s I’ve never been dissapointed. The food is always fresh, hot, and satisfying.

Now for some cons of Ivars. One would be that their is often limited parking due to the river goers. However, the last time I went they gave us a parking pass to avoid this issue. In addition, as I mentioned earlier, their menu has changed and the prices have gone up a little. This is upsetting for their loyal customers, however for someone who has never been before this won’t change much. Ivar’s has many pros, including the amazing location. There is nothing more relaxing than enjoying your food as you watch the river flow right next to you. Another pro is that they are open seven days a week.

My reccomendation: THE BRISKET MAC & CHEESE!!! I can’t express how amazing this mac and cheese is. It’s by far one of my favorites and the cooked-in-house brisket makes the dish 10 times better. It gives it a smoky flavor while still being extra cheesy. I reccomend trying this to anyone who has never had Ivar’s before. (You can also put pulled pork on top if you don’t want brisket.)

Ivar’s River Pub is one of my favorite places in San Marcos. I’m so glad I got to tell you all about it and I hope you decide to check it out!