At Ivar's Salmon House, the Whole Dungeness Crab is offered as a full crab entrée, giving diners an entire crab to crack and share.[16] This preparation leans on classic Northwest steaming or boiling with simple accompaniments like butter and lemon, letting the crab’s natural flavor lead rather than heavy sauces.[16] Eating it involves working through legs and body at your own pace, with sweet, slightly briny meat that pairs well with the restaurant’s other seafood and side options.[16] The dish appears in dedicated crab-oriented food coverage and is mentioned as a noteworthy option at this long-standing Seattle seafood institution.[16][21]