Cold Drinks. Hot Catfish.
A View You Can't Get Anywhere Else.

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A Riverside Hangout, Texas Through and Through

Tucked along the banks of the San Marcos River on Cheatham Street, Ivar's River Pub has become the kind of place locals call a hidden gem — the spot where tubers pull up, families settle in after graduations, and regulars claim their favorite table on the deck. One guest summed it up best: "Food quality is awesome, portions are generous, service is impeccable and the views and atmosphere are Texas through and through."

Our kitchen leans into classic Texas comfort food — hand-breaded catfish, slow-smoked brisket, cold-drawn shrimp, and burgers stacked high — served in portions built for sharing (or not). Pull up a chair on the covered deck, watch tubers float by on the river below, and let the string lights do the rest as the sun goes down.

Whether you're grabbing a Friday catfish lunch special, settling in to watch the game with a cold one, or celebrating a big Texas State weekend with the family, Ivar's is built for lingering. Lunch or dinner, this is the kind of place you fall in love with.