Ivy at the Shore

The Ivy in Santa Monica is a wonderful spot, especially if you can sit on the patio with a view of the pier and sunset. The crab cakes are easily top three I have ever had, rich, fresh and full of flavor. The oysters were fresh and tasty, the lobster ravioli with Ivy pink sauce was creamy and delicious, and the sea bass with ginger coconut curry was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The service was warm and attentive, making the whole experience even better. I highly recommend it for both the food and the view.

Located on Ocean Drive in Santa Monica, directly across from the pier, this restaurant features Parisian and European-style decor and offers a variety of seafood along with classic American dishes. We ordered the swordfish, mussels in curry, and soft shell crab with Cajun seasoning. Each dish was cooked to perfection, with the seafood being tender and juicy. Oh, and the profiteroles with house-made gelatos were delicious as well. While the prices are on the higher end, this is to be expected given the location, exceptional service, and inviting ambiance.

This establishment has been in the area for over 40 years. The decor reminded me of places you'd see in Palm Beach. We ordered takeout today, the service at the bar was great, the food was outstanding! We couldn't recommend Ivy at the Shore highly enough. It's expensive, but the experience is awesome!

The Ivy by the Shore is a sister restaurant to the original Ivy, and it upholds the same high standards beautifully. The food, service, and atmosphere were all perfection. I have dietary restrictions and did not want to feel rushed. I was taken care of impeccably on all fronts. I was seated on the terrace overlooking the shore, which made the experience even more special. The food was delicious, and the service was as lovely as the setting. From the valet and the host to the servers and even the bus staff, everything was handled flawlessly. In a part of town where the boardwalk can feel chaotic, with vendors and the occasional wandering passerby, The Ivy offers a true respite a place of good taste, care, and calm. My Americano was perfectly prepared, and the tuna tartare was excellent. An absolute gem in Santa Monica.

Ivy at the Shore has a charming East Coast vibe with lovely décor—think dollhouse charm meets beachside elegance. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and it’s a definite plus that the place is dog-friendly. However, the food didn’t quite live up to the atmosphere. The pasta was noticeably under-seasoned and lacking in sauce, and overall, the prices felt steep for what was served. It’s a nice spot if you’re going for the ambiance, but the food could use some improvement to match the vibe and cost.

What a gem! Ivy at the Shore has excellent handmade: Breads and Pastas. The spaghetti and meatball dish was so tender. Their burger/ w housemade brioche bun was delicious. The desserts and gellatos are all made in-house. And the view of the ocean is a big plus. I highly recommend Ivy at the Shore!

My husband and I walked in here thinking it was a cute little cafe spot. And it is not. Let’s start off with service. The wildest thing is being Latino and being served by all Latinos who give you a dirty look cause you’re not white. But maybe that’s cause all the white people who go dine there don’t care to get ripped off. We got seated and was only given a drinks menu. (Mind you I am 7 months pregnant!) why would I need alcohol?? Server came about 10 min later asked us for drinks I had to ask for non Alcoholic he gave me juice options. My pineapple juice was served in a white cup small portion and it was $16 are you kidding me not even a whole pineapple is worth $16. Then after our drinks nobody gave us a menu or checked in on us. Noticed right away white looking people were served better. How sad. By the time I got my menu it was very unorganized they have them in this heavy hard plastic and then a sheet of paper like a cheap brochure for brunch and Lunch. I had to ask the server what the food items came with because it has no explanation only what they came with or what they were. So all in all for two meals one juice one cocktail it was like $180..and I think they included tip so ridiculous please don’t come here even thought it’s aesthetically pleasing to look at the food is not good. Also why is it Mexican food mixed with Italian and random breakfast?? Nothing g sounded good tbh. I got the burger and my husband got the chicken plate. Oh and how nice of them to be so kind to give us one muffin each as an appetizer lol

Charged for “complimentary” scones and publicly shamed by the floor manager. I stopped by Ivy at the Shore because the patio looked lovely and I wanted a coffee. The host initially said patio seating required ordering lunch. I politely asked again since the patio was empty, and we were seated outside. We ordered two mocha lattes. A black coffee was brought by mistake and taken back. A little later, scones with butter and jam arrived. I initially thought it was another mistake, and told the server we hadn’t ordered them, and was told they were complimentary. Both the lattes and the scones were very good, and the atmosphere was relaxing until the check arrived. The bill included a $12 charge for the scones. I mentioned we had been told they were complimentary and asked why we were being charged for something we didn’t order. The floor manager came over and handled it in a humiliating way, loud enough for others to hear. He implied I didn’t have the money to pay for the scones and said the scones were only complimentary with lunch. He said you shouldn't have eaten them and also said something to the effect of, “I shouldn’t have let you in here in the first place.” I explained this wasn’t about the money; it was about transparency and being charged for an item I didn’t order in the first place, presented as complimentary. What could have been a pleasant first visit became one of the most embarrassing experiences I’ve had at a restaurant. Please be upfront about patio policies and any conditions on “complimentary” items, and treat guests with the very least basic and expected respect.

Ivy at the Shore is one of my top 25 restaurants that I've ever eaten in my entire life. It is so beautiful inside and the service is excellent. My favorite item is their perfectly grilled swordfish which is almost as good as The Ivy on Robertson. I have pictures somewhere in my archives which I will attach later. They have homemade chocolate chip cookies that are to die for but unfortunately not gluten-free. I found my iconic match book from the IBTS!! So excited

First word that comes to mind is otherworldly. Honestly looks like you've stepped into another country. Gorgeous decor. Beautifully aesthetic. Location: right across the street from the Santa Monica Pier. Parking is pretty impossible close by. You can valet but if you park 3 blocks away it'll cost you $4-11. We made reservations and were seated quickly. Not too busy for a Saturday or holiday weekend. We were immediately attended to. Waiters for amazing We ordered the chicken and sangrias. Food is definitely big enough to share. Prices are a little high but expected for the area. They do give complimentary scones which were amazing. Honestly would come back, great ambience, food and drinks

This was my first time eating here and it did not disappoint. The tuna tartare was unbelievable and so fresh. Of course, you can also never go wrong with caviar and the oysters were chef's kiss. We also ordered the hot seafood platter (not pictured because we devoured it so fast). I loved the decor in the inside of this restaurant. Truly one of a kind. The service was topnotch. The location of this restaurant is nice because you can walk to the Santa Monica pier which is just on the other side of the street. The only compliant I have is that the drinks we ordered - the ivy gimlet and the passionfruit margarita - were lacking in alcohol. But other than that, everything was great and I would definitely come back.

My two friends and I came here for the $55 DineLA.com 3-course lunch to celebrate my birthday. None of us had been here before. We loved the beautiful and pleasant ambiance indoors and in the patio that included colors of light green, pink, orange, Hawaiian theme, several Eiffel Towers, and a huge pic of a ship in the main dining room. I walked in taking pics and was in awe. We sat in the glass enclosed with open top patio. We started with a comped WARM, small circular bread cut in four pieces with butter - a sign of a good restaurant is WARM bread. The guacamole and homemade tortilla chips were delicious! My Latina friend said the guacamole was authentic. The chips were light. The Caesar salad was a little salty from the anchovies - I was able to alleviate the saltiness by adding guacamole, radicchio and lettuce. The grilled veggies salads with chicken and salmon were wonderful!! For dessert, we had the key lime pie and raspberry coconut cake - both sublime. As a surprise, the staff presented me with two buttery pecan wafers, a small cup of vanilla ice cream and a sparkling candle. No one had told the staff of my bday except for the birthday indication on Open Table, so kudos to the staff for actually reading the reservation! I've been to restaurants where the birthday indication goes unnoticed. Staff was friendly and attentive. The DineLA menu will not be given to customers unless they ask for it. We had to ask for it. Parking in the structures or street parking. It was a gorgeous sunny day to walk around Santa Monica after lunch. Great ambiance, food, service. I highly recommend this restaurant!

me and a couple girlfriends went there for brunch today and the service was impeccable. At one point we had at least three waiters hovering around removing plates and anything that was in our way. The staff was polite and very helpful. I wasn't so crazy about the Cobb salad, but the coconut raspberry cake was wonderful and their coffee was great. Also, the spinach and cheese ravioli was a nice starter..

Beautiful restaurant directly across from the pier on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica! Very similar in ambience and menu as the original in Beverly Hills, the service is also impeccable. The food is absolutely delicious, my go to is the grilled vegetable salad with salmon. Portions are generous and the quality is great. The prices are a bit high, but consider considering the location and quality of the food it is well worth the splurge. Highly recommended if you are looking for a memorable meal in Santa Monica!

Very pleasant vibe, good food, great service. I had fish and chips with assorted fish and it was good and filling

I came here for my nana's 92nd birthday dinner and was underwhelmed. I had heard such great things about the ivy and I didn't get to experience that. The decor is adorable and I loved the set up! I will start off by saying my drink was FANTASTIC! I got the black pearl and it was delicious. Also the crab cakes were some of the best I have had. I ordered the tuna tartar which was subpar at best. It lacked flavor and was overpowered by onion and avocado with very little tuna. Then I ordered the scallops which were good but the mashed potatoes were not great. For $58 I was left wanting more. I know we were a big party of 11 but the service was awful. They were also out of a lot of items and even out of cake and cookies so the only dessert was ice cream. I wish my experience was better but that's ok.

went there tonight with a friend. she ordered the seafood tower for us to split. was $175- could not eat it. lobster was old and gray, crab was shredded and gray, it was all inedible. I never complain about food, but this was beyond awful. Bill was over $300, and $20 to park. I left hungry and very disappointed.

I love the Ivy for all the reasons people should love it. Not the fact that Gwyneth Paltrow or other trendy celebs dig it, but because it has been a tried and true mainstay in Santa Monica that never disappoints. Really? Where do they get the long-stem roses that have scent? The color of the restaurant and the integrity of the staff. The Ivy Gimlet says, "Wooooza! Yo! Maybe we nap after brunch?"

Had lunch here on a beautiful weekday afternoon. While visiting the Santa Monica Pier, one must check out the highly talked about Ivy on the Shore. Fair warning, it's not for an inexpensive date. The food isn't the best you'll ever have but it's crafted with a lot of TLC. Service is above average for sure as all wait staff support one another in managing all tables. The space is thoughtfully decorated, and projects a very bright and warm welcome into the restaurant. Valet parking available because as y'all know -- the Santa Monica Pier can be an impossible strip to navigate through for parking.

Ivy At The Shore -- BE AWARE & WARNING! OMG The food was terrible & service just as bad, this place has gone to @#$%^&* Disgusting experience, from the servers, to the food. If I COULD'VE GIVEN IT LESS STARS I WOULD HAVE! When I worked in the West side of town, 15 years ago.. My co workers and I frequented this place very often, especially for the The Ivy Gimlet! YUM! the food and service was great back then. The bad food and service started about 8 months ago wanted the fish & chips ONLY and the only thing they had was combo "fresh wild Alaskan cod, shrimp, fresh scallops, calamari, French fries, onion rings and coleslaw". So I asked the server if he can substitute out the other items and give more fish, and that was OK, seemed to work even though the fish was fried much earlier...and was soggy and cold with grease.. So I had bench mark to compare yesterdays visit too. So yesterday after a day the Getty with my kids, they and I were starving, so we stopped by this place... I order the same thing fish & chips the server said he would sub out the other things for more fish,.. The plate arrived with only 2 pieces of fish, literally 2 tiny pieces... not only did he not sub out for more fish... BUT the fish was COLD, literally COLD greasy battered coating, the inside of the fish was also COLD to the touch... I ask the sever about this and he said its "FRESH" dont think so... and it did NOT appear to be "Alaskan cod" And the fries were SOOOOOO salty and the portion was like that of 1/2 a potato, I had to send them back. They also did NOT bring the coleslaw the dish comes with. Then the server has the @#$%^&*() to ask me to pick a 20% TIP before he rang up the bill with my card. NO class! He even circled the TIP to pick on all 3 receipts.. DOUBLE NO CLASS!!! de class ey!! for sure. After spending $220. for lunch this was a HUGE mistake & disappointment to me and the kids. OMG what happened to this place ?.. It was a terrible experience with my kids. I guess I shouldn't wonder why it was empty 8 months ago and EMPTY again yesterday. (one of severs had really bad attitude, like I he was doing me a favor but asking for a huge tip hahaha) I hope you all read this before you go, too many places in the area with much better food and service!

My husband and I walked in here thinking it was a cute little cafe spot. And it is not. Let's start off with service. The wildest thing is being Latino and being served by all Latinos who give you a dirty look cause you're not white. But maybe that's cause all the white people who go dine there don't care to get ripped off. We got seated and was only given a drinks menu. (Mind you I am 7 months pregnant!) why would I need alcohol?? Server came about 10 min later asked us for drinks I had to ask for non Alcoholic he gave me juice options. My pineapple juice was served in a white cup small portion and it was $16 are you kidding me not even a whole pineapple is worth $16. Then after our drinks nobody gave us a menu or checked in on us. Noticed right away white looking people were served better. How sad. By the time I got my menu it was very unorganized they have them in this heavy hard plastic and then a sheet of paper like a cheap brochure for brunch and Lunch. I had to ask the server what the food items came with because it has no explanation only what they came with or what they were. So all in all for two meals one juice one cocktail it was like $180..and I think they included tip so ridiculous please don't come here even thought it's aesthetically pleasing to look at the food is not good. Also why is it Mexican food mixed with Italian and random breakfast?? Nothing g sounded good tbh. I got the burger and my husband got the chicken plate. Oh and how nice of them to be so kind to give us one muffin each as an appetizer lol

Avoid this place. There are better choices in this area. It went downhill with the service and food.

A family favorite for years. This little German on Ocean Avenue offers top-notch food with even better service. You can't beat the atmosphere and the location is perfect for a day at the beach or walking around third Street.

For the money, it's not worth it. Very average food. It was not tasty. The place is pretty sure? The outside is a glass house. An apple juice cost $18 so theres that.

I had a great experience at the Ivy in Santa Monica. The restaurant was beautifully decorated. I loved the table we were sat at. The food was delicious! I recently had to contact them about their delicious cookies and surprisingly heard back from them within the hour. Very personable and friendly! I can't wait to come back!

My husband and I had one of our first dates here back in the fall of 2000 and to this day (Nov. 2024) it's still so special for so many reasons! The food, (the warm vegetable salad is my favorite and I've tried replicating it at home but never quite capture it as perfectly as they do it.), the ambience, (during lunch or brunch you can see the pink Boganvilla through the patio windows looking out onto Ocean Ave), the service, (many of the servers have worked here over 30 years and are always so happy, polite and kind), the decor is light and bright and it's a little less crowded then it's sister restaurant in Beverly Hills. Highly recommend!

Went to an amazing private event today at this wonderful place! It's been a favorite of mine for years. The food was amazing, huge portions! The waiters were super polite and professional. The location is unmatched! Seaside with snacks was just what the doctor ordered!

Went here to celebrate my sisters birthday, we got amazing service and the location was wonderful. It was gorgeous inside of the restaurant and it truly made her 18th birthday special! The food was delicious and they gave us a special dessert to celebrate.

A classic LA restaurant- fabulous decor, amazing ambiance and delicious food! I've been here so many times, and loved each visit to The Ivy! I arrived with a large party for a special birthday lunch - we were seated immediately. Food- never fails, crab cakes were delicious, Caesar salad was a little over dressed, and the wonderful brown bread was served at the end after they brought out the food- 4 stars Ambiance- I love the roses in the vases- so gorgeous with the floral plates. The room had a beachy island vibe.. Service - the servers were very prompt and the food came out rather quickly, which is okay since my entire table ordered the grilled vegetable salad (need to order the combo with the shrimp and chicken!). This was a Very Expensive Lunch! they charge $5 per entree for splitting the entrees, and we brought cupcakes and they charged us $6 per person to put our cupcakes on a plate with a candle ($48!) and called it a cutting fee! which is excessive in my opinion!!! Valet - $17 with validation.

Forget about how amazing the food and the service is, but you also get the most unbelievable view of Santa Monica bay. Their menu has so many terrific items that it's hard to find just one thing to order. My wife and I shared the guacamole and a crab salad. Our friend ordered lobster tagliatelle. We tried an espresso martini, apple tartan and a sundae. James is an awesome waiter.

The ambiance is great. The food is awful. I had branzino with shrimp and beans. They fried the shrimp and fish in so much oil. The oil tasted really bad. Couldn't eat the beans because it was too hard. It was not cooked enough. When I told the waiter, he said the beans are al dente. Didn't try to change or substitute with something else. The rest of our party didn't enjoy their food and couldn't eat it.

Seemed overrated but I genuinely thought this by the shore location would have been better than an original one! Carlos was my server for the very first time and he had elevated the audience and services to another level!!

I have a wonderful experience at this restaurant with its awesome view of the Pacific Ocean. This is a great date restaurant as well gathering with friends. Juan and Jesus wear my waiters and I enjoyed their service. I never had to ask them for anything, they were ready to serve us. Our food was superb. I enjoyed my crab cakes with a burst of flavor. My main course salad was fresh with vegetables, shrimp and avocado. The vast variety of drinks gave us great options to our meals. This is a very beautiful restaurant with hardy bouquet of roses on each of the cloth tables. This restaurant has three beautiful dining areas, the front heated patio, main dining area and a heated lanai. There was music playing in the background that was wasn't loud. I enjoyed my experience here.

I slipped in just at 11 and they were gracious enough to serve me breakfast! OMGelicious Crab Cakes Benedict. It came so fast I wasn't able to fullly enjoy the cracked wheat (nom nom) roll. However, I'm fully enjoying it as well. The potatoes are cut, seasoned, and seasoned perfectly. Just the right crispness, too! The service is impeccable and the setting is a bit old- fashioned yet dreamy! One does not find fresh-cut flowers at a table, and the roses were an absolute delight for a Valentine's Day! Come for lunch! Reserve your dinner if you haven't already! If the breakfast is any indicator, I doubt you'll be disappointed!

I wish I could say that this place is overrated, but truly it is not. It's beautiful on the inside, the service is amazing, and the food and drinks are absolutely delicious. I asked my waiter what he would recommend I order for my lunch entree, and he suggested the shrimp tacos and I was not disappointed. My husband ordered the fried chicken and he said it was one of the best he's ever had. We love coming here for a cute and fun dining experience, and I recommend that you stop by and check it out as well.

Not the worst ever, but for $100 solo at lunch, no alcohol no apps, I shouldn't have any complaints...let alone dirty facilities. Service is 5/5 -- outstanding Food is 3/5 -- kitchen doesn't try but doesn't fail Ambiance is 2/5 -- basic cleaning people! Facilities are not well maintained, let alone updated. They coast on legacy, and don't bother to do the minimum such as maintain restrooms. If you are a tourist who must have an Instagram pic here, fine, but for any local avoid! I'm sure they will keep making money on reputation and location, but it's fundamentally not a good spot anymore. Go across the street to the lobster.

Service was not friendly. Food was mediocre. We paid for a $350 meal and asked for a Diet Coke in a to go cup after the bill was paid because my friend wasn't feeling well and they brought out a check for $8. It took a long time to get that 8oz Diet Coke. With that type of establishment you would think that they would honor it.

I recently had lunch with a friend at Ivy at the shore and loved the experience. The food, service, and ambience was amazing and I totally made my first time experience here unforgettable. I ordered from the daily special menu and got the Tagliatelle past dish and brussel sprouts. Additionally I ordered a passion fruit mocktail that looked beautiful and was delicious. Our server was very polite and helpful, and customized my order as I don't eat pork. The beautiful flowers and decor makes you forget that you are sitting right across the ocean on a busy street. It was absolutely amazing and I added this place to my favorites!

We had such a enjoyable experience. Food was delicious. People were pleasant and attentive. Restaurant was clean. $$$$ But the music. Holy smokes. Apparently, the owner actually sings on EVERY TRACK! Like bad karaoke. Don't wish to be mean. But man. Florence Foster Jenkins comes to mind.

Horrified by the $21 tab to valet park at this restaurant. The breakdown was explained as follows: $17 with restaurant validation (already exorbitant), $3 "tax" (18%???), $1 credit card fee (we have to pay your 'price of doing business' expenses???). Even if their valet parking is subcontracted out, the restaurant is ultimately responsible for this offensive parking fee. Service was excellent as usual but food was mid, even the French fries were very mediocre at best. Won't return. Between my lunch companion and myself we paid $42 to valet park. Hard no.

The salads were delicious but we were shocked by the prices. $45 per salad. They did make a yummy Mojito!

The ambience and the service is really great. Our waiter was really kind and very accommodating. We were there for breakfast, and I would say that the food is definitely expensive for the type of quality it was. We ordered the lobster omelette and the French toast. I really enjoyed the scone biscuits that were free, I could tell that they were homemade. In regard to the omelette, it was really just a regular omelette with chunks of lobster in it. Overall, the food wasn't bad, I am aware that all of the restaurants in Santa Monica are really expensive due to tourism, but I actually would come back to this place again for the ambience and the kind of treatment from the staff. I bet it's really beautiful at night. So the only reason why I would give it three stars out of five is just the food but overall I would give four out of five for the ambience and service. I would say check out this place for yourself.

So much better than the one on Robertson cuz you get a view! Love the Caesar salad! It's a wonderful corn chowder too! Omg love the plates and decor.

I have been to the Beverly Hills location a few times and would say I prefer there over this Santa Monica location even though it's been open since 1985. In my opinion they have the best Red Velvet Cake I have ever had but it is overall the meal is overpriced for what you get. Also parking in this area is a lot trickier, your best option will be valet or one of the pay lots next-door for $15 for two hours. Our server was polite, although very busy tonight. This is a bit of a tourist trap in my opinion but still there are some good dishes. I started off with the Crab Cakes and they were pretty good although not great. I think they are overly expensive for $25 for three small cakes so I would not recommend ordering it. For my entrée I had the special for the evening: the Branzino & Shrimp. The Branzino was very tasty, although the shrimp was the tiny piece shrimp that you get in a regular shrimp salad. Wish it was prawns or something larger. The cannelloni beans on the side was a strange choice in my opinion, I would've much rather had a small salad, or even a type of rice. For dessert I got what I always get when I go to any Ivy location and it's the old-fashioned Red Velvet Cake. As mentioned, it's the best Red Velvet Cake I've ever had and would highly recommend it. I would honestly go there just for the cake. Overall, I know this is a famous LA restaurant that's been open since 1985, but I honestly would not recommend it over many other locations in town. It's not bad but it's definitely not great. Also, this is more of a casual place to go with friends or family. I would not suggest it as a business dinner or a date spot.

It was easy to get a table for four at 6:30 pm only a day before. When we arrived, the restaurant was fairly empty - but by the time we left it was fairly full. There were a lot of tourists (which is obvious, given the location) and the spot is pretty cute -- visually interesting interior design that is also comfortable. The service was quick and attentive. The food was just okay. The tagliatelle with veal ragu bolognese was extremely watery. I was pretty surprised that this is one of their more well known dishes, because I definitely make it better at home following the NYT cooking recipe by Marcella Hazan. Overall, it's a place to come with tourists from out of town to show a good vibe and to enjoy the oceanfront. But don't come too hungry, because the food isn't great.

This beautiful restaurant is a landmark! Still here after at least 40 years! What a beautiful menu! I'm writing this as a vegan diner. I wanted to share that they were accommodating, and my party and I were able to enjoy the food, service, and atmosphere. Full menu. I had the vegetable salad and a cheese less pizza. Everything made fresh. The other diners in my party were so happy: best pasta ever and the salmon "came straight from the ocean"!

We were recently in LA for the first time and had a laundry list of food spots we wanted to try. The Ivy was on our list and knocked our socks off in every way. Service was beyond exceptional, the outdoor patio area was so quaint and comfortable and fun, and everything we ordered was fabulous -- there was not a crumb left of any dish. To start, we ordered the "best" crab cakes ($22); three lump cakes came in the order on a beautiful painted plate with a creamy and delicious aioli. For entrees, we had the lobster ravioli ($42) and the fish and chips ($32). Both dishes were phenomenal! The sauce on the ravioli was creamy, like a mix of marinara and alfredo, and paired so well with the lobster stuffed pastas. Our server informed us that the pasta was made in-house and filled that day; you could taste the freshness. My husband's fish and chips plate was huge and the fish was of hefty portion. There was no skimping at all with this dish. It was accompanied with fries and onion rings, he was thrilled. Our server also brought out a complimentary dessert for my hubs' birthday -- their famous "red cake" with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a big sparkler. Such a nice touch to end our lunch. This was by far our best meal of our trip, we loved the Ivy. Total for appetizer and two entrees was $105 before tip. Well deserved.

Come by here at-least once a month for lunch and i have tried a couple different dishes, lobster ravioli, fish n chips, enchiladas, indias burger, etc The place is nice, a little dated but its nice. The waiters are really cool, they never let your drinks get to the half way point and they are helpful and friendly. The food is consistent thats what i like about this place. My go to dish is the enchiladas, i always add an extra enchilada because i don't get full with the portion they offer, and tbh i would like them more if they made them with a green sauce instead of the red but thats just me being biased. The rice isn't to my liking but it's okay, it lacks flavor and the same goes for the beans i would appreciate them more if they were refried and tasted more traditional. Overall this place is consistent and a nice place to visit if you're in the area. Decent prices and amazing waiters.

The ambiance of Ivy is its best feature, as the meal was underwhelming, the crab cakes and steak did not make the grade, and the presentation of the bill to my date (she) was a shocker.

My Goddaughter treated me to a birthday lunch here today the food was amazing, service was great and the ambiance was beautiful.

The food is awesome here the service is so fast and the workers are so nice. The ambiance is the best I have ever been to and chill. I have been going here for years and will never stop going!

the food is very nice. We order the taco ， taste perfect. Near the Santa Monica pier, the atmosphere is cosy .

Huge let down! Saw this spot on instagram and was super pumped for the onion rings. The video I saw showed them served with multiple dipping sauces but these only came with ketchup.. maybe the other location has more sauces? Also ridiculously priced. I understand it's by the beach but lunch should not cost $300 for a salad, sandwich, onion rings and diet cokes. Service was also very fussy - like the wait staff acts like you're stupid if you ask for something specific. They also charged us $3.50 for a side of ketchup! Just not a great experience and food was not good either. Turkey tasted old.

Amazing spot, with nice view of the Santa Monica Pier. The food is great, the service was excellent! Highly recommend this place.

Breakfast pizza was delicious. Choice of Chorizo and cheese was sublime. Tad pricey, but worth it

Inside is a beautiful place with views of the pacific. The room is painted pink with various pictures. Not sure why it's not rated higher but the food here was delicious. The rack of lamb was cooked to perfection. Their blood Orange Margarita was great. Staff was super friendly and helpful, even got a plastic straw for me on request. Highly recommend.

Had such a wonderful time at the Ivy! The food and service was amazing and the drinks were some of the best I've had in LA! Highly reccomend here. Especially if you're coming with a group or for a business dinner.