The Ivy

I had such a great time at The Ivy! The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and beautifully designed—perfect for a date night or a relaxed dinner with friends. We celebrated my husband’s birthday there. The staff were super attentive and kind without being overbearing, and the service overall was top-notch. The food was just as memorable. Everything was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. I love the wagu nigiri and the lumpia. I also loved the lychee martini. It was well balanced, refreshing and with just the right amount of sweet. I’d definitely come back just for drinks and the vibes alone. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a spot in Ballard that feels both cozy and a little elevated. Can’t wait to return!

The Ivy in Ballard is one of my favorite spots in Seattle - incredible food, welcoming staff, great drink options, and the atmosphere is always on point. The wagyu smash burger is next level and absolutely worth trying. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a place that delivers across the board!

Follow Me on IG: @solo_inseattle Valentine’s at The Ivy – A 5-Course Dream ✨❤️ This dinner did not disappoint! 🥢 First Course: Spicy Edamame 🥗 Second Course: Mixed Greens, Candied Pecans, Grapefruit, Goat Cheese 🥟 Third Course: Pork Lumpia 🍣 Fourth Course: Japanese A5 Wagyu Nigiri with Caviar 🥩 Main Course: NY Steak with Scalloped Potatoes 🍰 Dessert: Cheesecake Huge shoutout to the owner, Eric—so sweet! He gifted me a bottle of champs and even had one ready while I waited. I pulled up late-night towards close, and it turned into a cozy R&B vibe kickback. Such a perfect way to spend the night! #SoloInSeattle #TheIvy #ValentinesVibes #RnBKickback #BallardSeattle #BallardEats #SeattleFoodie #Galentines #SoloDate #SelfLoveJourney #SeattleVibes #PNWAdventures #TreatYourself #SeattleNightOut #ExploreSeattle #WomenWhoWander #SoloInSeattle

I want to bring everyone I know here!! Went with my girlfriend for our anniversary, and they went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! From the custom printed menus saying “Happy 3 year anniversary” to the friendly staff, our experience was nothing short of amazing! We ended up going during Seattle tasting week, and they had a lot of really great options! Absolutely loved the Dragon’s Breath Margarita, with Thai chili pepper infused tequila and Korean chili + salt rim. The ube cheesecake had the perfect smooth texture that made you want to finish it, despite being so full! The decor and ambiance are great, and the bathrooms were very clean! We will definitely come back with more people, thank you to The Ivy for making our night so special!

Went here for Seattle Restaurant Week, had a great experience and will be returning. The food was so good and fresh, and my cocktail was delicious. I got the cherry blossom spritz and it was very balanced but strong. The bartender was friendly and cool, and the vibes in here were great. I was with a smaller group but I could see this being a good place for a group of 6-8 because they have nice big booths as well. Also they have happy hour all day on Tuesday and Thursday so I’ll definitely be returning for that.

The Ivy in Ballard is easily one of my favorite spots - especially for happy hour, which is one of the best in Seattle! The sushi roll, lumpia, and crab fried rice were are my favorite bites, but you honestly can’t go wrong with this menu. They also have great drink options. The atmosphere is stylish and welcoming, and the staff is always so kind. Highly recommend making the trip to Ballard for a visit!

Me and my girlfriends had our ladies night out here last night, and it was everything we could’ve hoped for to make our special night! First off the ambiance when you walk in is so cozy, and aesthetically pleasing. Secondly our party of 7 started off with cocktails, I had the Thai tea rum cocktail it was sensational.. from the spicy margarita, to espresso martini, lychee martini, we had one of each, and ZERO complaints. For entrees we each tried one of everything on the menu. The pasta was so delicious highly recommend. You can’t go wrong with this place for a night out to eat or drink! Our server Kayla was very attentive, and on top of everything she explained to us that this is currently a soft opening, and in the spring/ the full opening with a wider variety on the menu is coming. We will definitely be back.

As a vegan, I was unable to enjoy anything on the menu except the salad, which was amazing! The dressing was great (10/10 would recommend). Also, I had Thai Tea with Rum, which wasn't bad but not all Thai Tea is created equal. We had a really nice server, and the owner stopped by to speak with us (very personable). I love the atmosphere here! It has a great vibe and aesthetic. Overall, I would recommend the Ivy to friends and family!

Eric the owner invited my husband and I in when we were looking at the menu outside. We always wanted to try since we moved into the area. The burger was delicious and I really enjoyed the espresso martini. Inside is very cute and the atmosphere is nice especially with the current decorations and music. We will definitely be regulars.

Amazing! We had torched king salmon and the burgers. The food at the service were incredible

This restaurant is located a little away from the livelier parts of Ballard and we happened to be in the area and needed a spot to grab a later plate of food. Looking back, maybe I should have known that I would be walking into a night club at 11pm on a Friday. But, I didn't know that. We were tired & hungry and aimed to sit at the bar for a quick bite and a drink on our way home. The music was extremely loud. So loud that the bartender couldn't hear our orders even when we shouted them at the top of our lungs. The service at the bar wasn't overly attentive. We couldn't even talk to eachother, let alone strike up a convo with the bartender so I guess not too suprising. Our food took a solid 45 minutes to arrive. This is shocking because the dishes were very straight forward (pasta and a burger) and they were not super busy, especially with food at that time of the evening. Our food took so long, actually, that about 30 minutes in I tried to cancel our order because the music was so loud, the drinks were not enjoyable, our food was taking an absurd amount of time, and coming here for a quick bite at the bar was clearly a mistake. The bartender was apologetic and bought us each a drink, which was kind. In the end, the food was good. But this restaurant just isn't the right fit for us. The menu is a random assortment of dishes with no real theme (maybe the point?) and, while beautiful, the dining room does have some flaws like the noise level and also we were getting dripped on all evening by the hvac piping above.

I was so excited to try The Ivy but was very disappointed with my experience. For starters I felt the vibe was off- to me the ambiance of the decor looked like this was a chic place to get a salad and wine with a girlfriend, but the loud rap music sent a very different message. The service was also incredibly slow - it took about 25 minutes for our appetizer to come out and another 30 minutes for our entrees which were pretty basic salads. There was only one other couple in the restaurant so not sure what caused the long wait times. The biggest issue though was that my partner asked for the salad without pistachios as he has a pretty severe allergy - and after being assured there were none on his plate he found several pistachios after having eating half the meal. We unfortunately had to ditch the rest of our date night plans so he could go home and take Benadryl. I recognize we didn't go when the restaurant was very busy, but most of the time we were there our waitress was not on the floor so there were no employees to request for additional drinks / ask questions. The food was tasty and our server very kind, but would absolutely not return or recommend.

We ordered "the ivy tasting" but they were out of hamachi so we chose to substitute that with the pasta dish. The wings were perfectly flavored and crispy outside with moist meat inside. The lumpia was delicious. Lime salad was a bit bland but it's nice and simple. Shoe string fries were really. Fresh and perfectly crisp, not soggy, not hard. The crab cakes were the best dish. The vinegar in the greens really brought it together. So good! The pasta left a lot to be desired. I wanted to like it so bad. I always feel bad for complaining about a dish but it's one of the perils/battles of eating out. I rarely ever say anything but I wanted to like it so bad. The pasta was pretty tough and far from al dente. They brought a new one out and it was the same texture but the sauce was even spicier. Pretty disappointed. Service was great, waiter did well. Took a little bit to get the bill. Trendy spot in a pretty inconspicuous street corner. Probably easy to miss if you're not looking for it. Would be an awesome place for a first date or to meet up after work to unwind/catch up.

Very meh.. Excited to see the hype - I sampled their lumpia, fries, and carbonara. Fries lacked seasoning, lumpia was decent but pricey. Carbonara was okay, but the price felt high for what it is. Cocktails were notably light on alcohol. Service was okay--nothing special. My advice: explore elsewhere and skip this spot.

My new favorite go to restaurant to take anyone to!! So cute and the vibes are immaculate. And the food and drinks are just a plus. All the food is unreal, we did not eat a single bad thing and we literally tried everything on the menu lol The burger is something else, I know you can get a burger so many different places but this one is something different I think it's the bun I also really loved the wings, crab cake, and the carbone pasta all so bomb. Lumpia was pretty good but nothing special And omg the DRINKS sooooo good!!! We tried most of them and the Thai Tea one is UNREAL and also the dragons breath marg, prob one of my favorite margs I have ever had I also love the atmostphere in here, the decor is so cute and the music is so fun. Service was good but we also came at 4pm so I can't say how it is when it's busier!

I snagged a reservation for the first time slot of The Ivy's soft opening (11/9/23). I was going into this blindly having absolutely no preconceived notions about it. It had been a challenging week, so this was a splurge to end the week on a positive note. I managed to snag a perfect two hour zoned parking spot diagonal from The Ivy. This was so fortuitous on a very blustery late afternoon. Surprisingly, I was also given the distinction of being the *first* customer onsite. I was seated at a two top by some pretty amazing indoor foliage. The interior was rather luxurious, but the vibe was upbeat and welcoming. Overhead playlist was the Weeknd. I was given time to peruse the menu and ponder the rundown of the specialty cocktails available. The bar counter was where it's at. Folks were genuinely happy to be there and enjoying each other's company. Most of the tables and plush booths were occupied with groups of 2, 4, 6 relatively fast. Some standing room too. Perfect for people watching. Reservations are definitely a must! I opted for the Yuzu cocktail ($15)...refreshing, balanced, and on point. No extraneous fluff, great strength and volume. I selected The Ivy Double ($22) with requested medium well smash patties. Nice presentation. Two succulent waygu patties with American cheese, shredded lettuce, bit of onion, pickles, umami sauce packed in a brioche bun. A bit messy, but omg delicious! Served with an ample amount of fries and tasty dipping sauce. I also selected the broiled Hamachi ($26). I had a grilled tuna belly yesterday, so went with same mindset. Again, eye catching presentation. This was perfectly broiled, fillet was firm yet moist, topped with edible flower petals. Enjoyed the arugula and dandelion greens tossed with a delicious citrus tamari. Perfect foil to the grilled fish served. The soft opening menu has something for everyone. Enough to share or cobble items together to make a generous filling meal like I did. The prices reflect the quality and generous portions served. No skimpy miniscule items here. Service on this first day was attentive yet unobtrusive, polished and well informed from the get go. There was no upsell and I was welcomed and felt comfortable dining solo. Execution from the entire staff and owner was well done during my 90 minute onsite visit. Truly very impressive. A full menu will be rolled out by 12/1/23, their grand opening. And even more ambitious, brunch service will be forthcoming. It was nice to be able to dine at a spot where the little things matter like location, interior fixtures and finishes, the seating, the plants and lighting, the playlist setting the vibe, and even the dishes, glasses, and flatware. Quality without unnecessary pretense. Wonderful addition to this side of Ballard! Kudos to the entire team at The Ivy! Highly recommended, get your reservations now!

This place is if you want to take photos for your ig account. The menu was limited and nothing special about them. I wish there was more of an asian fusion take on the dishes. It just kind of was meh for me. I dont think ill be coming back unless they had a dish that was worth trying.

Cute ambiance but the pasta left for things to be a little wanting. The small plates here are what I would focus on. The bartender/ server though was extremely nice and basically told me that he could make any of the cocktails into a mocktail which I really appreciate. Overall the lumpia and the chicken wings were the highlight and I recommend them. The carbone style pasta was overcooked and bland - skip this- not sure why everyone thought it was so great or maybe it was an off day for this dish.

Walked through the entrance and it smelled fishy! Not a good first impression. It was warm and kinda stuffy on a cold winter night. Maybe didn't have good ventilation... The food was okay but not amazing. Got the burger which tasted like a fancy Big Mac from McDonald's. Def not worth the price. The fries were mediocre... McDonald's fries are better. But the dipping sauce was good. Lumpia had a nice crispy crunch but nothing special! Would not come again...overpriced and not worth.

I want to bring everyone I know here!! Went with my girlfriend for our anniversary, and they went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! From the custom printed menus saying "Happy 3 year anniversary" to the friendly staff, our experience was nothing short of amazing! We ended up going during Seattle tasting week, and they had a lot of really great options! Absolutely loved the Dragon's Breath Margarita, with Thai chili pepper infused tequila and Korean chili + salt rim. The ube cheesecake had the perfect smooth texture that made you want to finish it, despite being so full! The decor and ambiance are great, and the bathrooms were very clean! We will definitely come back with more people, thank you to The Ivy for making our night so special!

My girl friends and I had the pleasure of going to The Ivy on the second weekend of their soft opening. The space is so cute and intimate, lights were dim, music matched the vibe. The food was amazing! We ordered the wings, burger, and lumpia. My favorite was the lumpia.... the sauce was delicious! I also ordered the Dragon Breath Marg cocktail and it did not disappoint. The owners stopped by our table to say hi and the chef even stopped by to talk about his unique dishes. We felt so well taken care of. I can't wait to be back again to try more food :)

Super sexy spot , perfect for a date night or catching up with some girlfriends over a good cocktail. I tried the dragon breath cocktail, which is in theory is a spicy margarita. But they infuse their peppers, which apparently is like a Russian roulette on how spicy it can get lol mine was just right luckily! Our waitress was attentive and kind. And i don't remember sharing my crab cakes , so I'd say that's a good sign. Id return for sure if in the area!

Poor service especially for being a slow night. Food started out well, but towards the end of the tasting... it went down hill. They were out of the carbone pasta when we were there, sadly. Servers never checked up on us besides dropping food off. So sad about this experience.

This place isn't going to last, and I can't say I'm sad about that. It's very pretty, but everything else was terrible. We arrived early for our reservation, and despite the restaurant being half empty, the bald guy behind the bar led us past empty table after empty table to seat us at the absolute worst table in the restaurant. It was by the ugly storage area and the bathrooms. Like, why? When I asked for a different table, he acted annoyed. I don't understand why restaurant people do this, since it's such a diss to the customer. It's not like anyone else in the place could pass for a model. All the other customers were average-looking, so why treat us like we're hideous? I did notice that everyone else there was white while we are not. Coincidence? When I worked in the industry that kind of shitty table was usually the last one to be used. It was only assigned to a customer when the place was packed and there were no other tables left. Giving someone that table when there are other empty ones was not done, because it could be construed as rude. How a customer is greeted and where they are seated are all part of service. Treat your customers better. Anyway, we waited while the three staff members were socializing amongst themselves at the bar. Finally, the aforementioned bald guy came over to take our order. Sure, he performed his duties but in such a perfunctory way that it was obvious he couldn't care less about us. Even though they were not busy, the food took forever to come out. We contemplated just going across the street to the Little Prague Bakery for a pastry to stave off our hunger. When our dishes did finally arrive, they made me wish we had gone to the 7-11 around the corner instead. The gravy on the loco moco was white. Huh? Worse, it was so bland, and the meat patty was very dry. I have never had a moco loco like it, and I hope I never will again. The best part of that dish was the arugula salad. Next up was the eggs Benedict which looked much more promising. The eggs were perfectly cooked, and the hollandaise was fine, but the English muffin was incredibly tough. I couldn't cut it with the dinner knife, so I just ate the eggs and prosciutto off the top. The potatoes on the side were crispy, brown, and well cooked but completely unseasoned. Why are they skimping on salt? Anyway, this is a definite pass for me. I'm not going to spend my hard earned dollars on a place with people who do not make me feel welcome. Go to Atoma instead. They also just opened but have their act completely in order and with amazing food and awesome service. See my previous review for them.

The food was good! The service was amazing! Ambiance is so nice! Love the Thai Tea and Coffee Martini a must try!

So I thought I knew what a Lumpia tasted like. But no. The Lumpia at The Ivy are now the gold standard against which all other lumpia will be judged. Seriously one of the most delicious bites of food imaginable. And then there is the perfect smash burger. The design is great, the food is great and the people are so nice. Just go.

This was one of the most disappointing meals I've had. I went with a group of 7 friends for a NYE prix-fixe meal, 5 courses for $75pp. Poor service, questionable menu (which we didn't get to see until we arrived), and TERRIBLE execution of the dishes themselves. Some detail below: When we arrived we were seated fairly promptly. Then we waited about 10 minutes for the server to take our orders for drinks. Some of the cocktails were ok, the yuzu one that I had was extremely weak and I'm not sure it had alcohol. The server was extremely awkward and unprofessional, laughing at his own jokes way too hard and turning around to talk to the bartender in the middle of taking our drink orders (like literally as I was in the middle of saying my order he turned away from me). I hate to sling accusations, but it was almost like he was on drugs. He didn't seem to have any clue how to treat guests in a hospitality role. Nobody in the restaurant seems like they have had a server job before. Then the food started coming out. The first two courses (oyster shooter and handroll) were fine - probably because they didn't require being actually cooked - but very very very basic. Nothing "fine dining" about either dish. Then for the third course, there was about 5 minutes between when the first and last plate came out - the first plates of the third course were finished by the time the rest of our party got their plates. The fourth course and fifth course were supposed to be "carbone style" spicy rigatoni, followed by a "12 oz" bulgogi style steak. First of all, even if the execution was perfect, the menu was so weird. Like the pasta was SO out of place on an otherwise fully Asian menu. Then a 12oz steak for a fifth course??? In what universe! Then this point in the meal is where things went totally south. The steak came out before the pasta. It was NOT 12oz (which is fine w me, but why put it on the menu as 12oz?). They brought out the first 5 plates, then my wife and I waited over 10 minutes before our plates were brought out. Our friends had finished eating, and had their next course before we had our steak. My steak was cold, and some of them at the table were totally overcooked (well done). Finally, don't get me started on the pasta. This dish has no place on that menu. The pasta was overcooked and broken, almost like it had been dumped out of a deli container with sauce out of a jar from safeway. EVERY SINGLE PLATE came out cold. None of us ate more than a bite or two of our pasta, it was incredibly disappointing. The server was moderately apologetic, and offered to take 10% off our bill. We expressed some additional disappointment and they offered us $200 in gift cards, as if we'd be delighted to go back. In the end we still ended up paying $130 each for a shitty meal and some mediocre cocktails. I don't recommend this restaurant at all unless they make some changes - it's so expensive, and I hope management can see all the poor reviews they are receiving and make the necessary staff/operational changes to make sure guests are receiving the experience they are paying for.

Food was decent, the wings were especially good. Service was subpar; the bartender who was also covering the tables (there were only 3 tables other than us, and 1 person at the bar.... Not busy.) never followed up to see if we wanted more rounds, and cleared our table and brought boxes but never returned with our checks after 30+ minutes of waiting. We were not finishing drinks either, just waiting for him. To make it worse, It turns out the $55 sample option does not apply if you purchase it as a single person so I was charged $110 for an exorbitant amount of food when I only wanted what was advertised as $55 of samples. Restaurant has some potential and a nice atmosphere but I would not return.

Such a good place to eat yummy food and have some drinks. Very amazing atmosphere, and the service was perfect.

Amazing service, aesthetic, and food! I've had plenty of Benedicts in my lifetime but their Dungeness crab Benedict was the best I've ever had. I think it's because most places use lump blue crab meat instead so this one was sooo decadent. It also had arugula and lemon which really brightened up the dish. Can't wait to come back for dinner & try more of their dishes. Highly recommend!

The Ivy has great ambiance, I recently went and was impressed by the design of the restaurant. Food was good as well, I had ordered the lumpia and a smash burger. Both were great, but I can say the lumpia was some of the best I have ever had.

Had a great time at The Ivy! The place has a really cool vibe, perfect for hanging out with friends or a chill date night. Let's talk food - the Double Wagyu Smash Burger is a game changer, easily one of the best burgers in town. The wings were pretty good too, but heads up, they're a bit on the salty side. Now, the drinks - loved them! The Espresso Martini and Spicy Margarita are both winners. Definitely try these if you're into cocktails. In short, The Ivy's got a great atmosphere, awesome burger, and some solid drinks. Worth checking out for sure!

I love this place! Cocktails are phenomenal & the food is amazing. Perfect place for a cocktail and dinner or bite. There's not many places in Ballard you'd want to dress up for cocktail night, but this is one of them! The vibes are immaculate

Comfortable, classy atmosphere. The decor and seating was gorgeous and perfect for friends or a date night. I'll be bringing all my friends and visitors here. I have a feeling it will my new neighborhood favorite. The service was amazing and everything went very smoothly considering it was only the second day of the soft opening. You would never know that it was a soft opening or just day 2 if you were to pop in from the street. It was truly fantastic. We had reservations at 6:30pm and were able to get in quickly but there is also bar seating that looked fun and inviting if you need to wait. The food and drinks were so good. Our group tried to order a large selection to split so that we could try as much as we could. We had: - Lumpia - Thai Style Chicken Wings - Negi Hama Sushi Hand Roll - The Ivy Double (Wagyu Smash Burger) - Shoestring Fries - Jasmine Rice I am already planning to come back and try more from the menu. The menu was specific to the soft opening so it might change or expand. Everything we tried was great and definitely something I look forward to ordering again. My favorites were the Lumpia and The Ivy Double but the wings come in close to the top as well. Another in our group was obsessed with the fry sauce and that was her favorite part. If you're into sauces and dips I thought the lumpia sauce was even better. The last in our party favored the sushi hand rolls and Lychee Martinis. We were so busy talking about the food and the ambiance while catching up with each other that we didn't take any photos of our food but trust that it was all gorgeous.

Great seeing a restaurant with great food and amazing ambiance! The wings are insane!

Very pleased with the service. Beautiful atmosphere. I was looking for vegan options and the workers were very accommodating to my need to ensure I could enjoy a great food experience there. I will definitely be coming back.

Food was actually really good (vodka pasta, lumpia, wings were the best) but the service was insanely slow. They comped a bunch of our food and the waitress was really nice about it but this place really needs to fix their kitchen situation. Apparently they only had one pot to cook the pasta/edamame/etc.??

First time experience was amazing! Great price-to-portion ratio! Staff was very accommodating and professional. Manager even provided a free entree the next time we went to dine. Customer Service is - top notch.

Meh. I was so stoked to go into The Ivy in Ballard, but was really disappointed. It's so tiny and when you walk in the door you're hit w/baked fish smell. Ventilation needs to be fixed for sure. The staff were not friendly and really inappropriate. The bartender ripped his shirt open which was unnecessary. I don't need to see anyone's chest hair on full display behind the bar on a Friday night. The hostess (???) fully embraced another employee and hugged for a ridiculous amount of time given how tiny the restaurant is and every customer could see. The cocktails were good but not enough volume for the price or to have us want to stay for a 2nd round or order food. The bathroom has a cute mirror w/a round top but is propped against a wall that has the dry wall cut out of it. When I go out, I have no problem spending lots of money, but I want to be in a friendly, fun environment that has good food/drinks, great staff and no construction. Don't be fooled by social media, this spot isn't worth it. At all.

We had a 6pm reservation Friday night. At 7:12pm we were told our table was needed for the next reservation. This despite the fact that the couple at the table next to us was sitting there longer, yet they were not ushered out. Which left me wondering, is it easier to ask two women to leave than a woman with a man? Did we not look chic enough for this place? The Ivy should state on their reservations page that there is a 72-minute table limit. We ordered the tasting menu, and plates came out almost too fast, more than one at once. That should have been my first clue that The Ivy is more interested in churning tables than making guests feel welcome. It's too bad, because the food was good, and I would have loved to return for the crab cakes, but I won't be back.

This place nails it on all fronts - cool ambiance, killer food, and drinks that'll make your night. Highly recommend the waygu smash burger, hand rolls and lumpia. Finish off with an espresso martini.

It's a very pretty restaurant. But the experience left me feeling like we won't be back. 1. Bar had no olives for a dirty martini. 2. The food (pasta and burger) came out cold. 3. We were asked to move tables a little over an hour into our reservation to accommodate another large group. We had to move our own plates and drinks and the server didn't bring another set of silverware which we didn't have the hand capacity to move from the original table. 4. Once moved, nobody came to refill waters. 5. We asked for the sauce that comes on the side for our to go lumpia order. The restaurant didn't have to go ramekins so they couldn't give it, rendering the $20 small plate very sad.

Great food, great cocktails, amazing service and awesome atmosphere! I started with wings and lumpia and finished with the smash burger it all was delicious. I will be back for sure!

We tried out the new restaurant in our neighborhood tonight and The Ivy was delicious!! They specialize in cocktails but I'm a wine drinker and the wine menu right now is limited but will be expanding soon we were told. Service was very good and the place has really nice vibes!! I will definitely be back soon!! A reservation is highly recommended because the place was packed!!

This restaurant is for the younger hipster crowd...maybe they would appreciate bad service, rude staff, high prices, and an incredibly loud ambiance. The wings were amazing. I wouldn't go back just for them though. The rest of the food was pretty underwhelming and overpriced. We had a reservation for 4 people, but the hostess was busy chit chatting with other staff talking story instead of acknowledging us walking in. Once seated our server wasn't super attentive. She was nice, but she did not come by the table when we needed her. We ordered the tasting menu, which all came out spaced out throughout our meal. This was fine, but our dinner pasta came out cold at the end of the meal. It was pretty difficult to have a conversation due to the loud music and the concrete floors and walls, and at one point the bartender turned the music up even louder (this was maybe around 7:30/8pm). We didn't feel comfortable asking if the music could be turned down...even if someone had come to our table to check in. We were still eating and drinking our cocktails when after an hour and 20 minutes we were told a reservation needed to sit at our table in 5 minutes, was that ok. We were very surprised as nowhere on their site nor in the reservation does it say we would have to give up our table after a certain amount of time. 2 hours is typical for a table of 4, and we hadn't even been there for 90 minutes at that time. We were considering another round of drinks, but we didn't even get the chance. Our server didn't come by with our check so we sat their fuming and finished our drinks. We witnessed the hostess having a pretty heated conversation with our waitress to get us our check and get us out of there asap as another table had been waiting. After dropping the amount of money we dropped (although we never saw the bill and feel the check was more than what we had ordered), it's ridiculous we were made to feel that we didn't deserve to be there and had to be rushed out the door to accommodate their poor reservation system. They really need to change their attitude, tone down the music, up their game with the food preparation and options, and add a reservation time limit if they are going to try to enforce one. As someone who has been in the food service industry for over 20 years, I wouldn't recommend The Ivy. Do better!

We had an amazing meal and drinks at the Ivy. We tried the lumpia, burger, wings and pasta and it was all amazing. The drinks we had were great and we had wonderful service as well. I would highly recommend this place and we will be coming back here again.

Not sure why this place has great reviews but we were not impressed. What a strange mix on the super short menu: burger, lumpia, a tuna hand roll, pasta, and a $39 crab cake. It's not really Asian fusion. More like they couldn't decide what to serve so it's mish mash. The food was okay but no standouts. Service was lacking-- the waitress took no notes and tried to memorize all the orders which meant she would forget stuff. Serving sushi means you'd need a soy sauce dish but with no chopsticks, it was hard to mix in wasabi. Overall, the Ivy didn't live up to its high price tag.

I got the margarita and it was the perfect amount of spice. The tasting menu is the way to go here- so much food! Especially loved the wings and the crab cake. Added the carbone pasta to our tasting menu and it had just the right amount of heat. We had to wait a bit for our food but the service was great and the food was worth it. Cute and cozy inside.

Made a reservation last minute on Valentine's Day. Had multiple open so didn't have high expectations. They beyond exceeded my expectations. Ambiance, service, food and drinks were exceptional. So surprised this place isn't better known and more popular. Will most definitely be coming back!!

Loved it! Great vibe, excellent bar tenders and delicious food. Sat at the bar and Immediately felt part of the scene. Tasted several cocktails, including the mango mojito and espresso martini- yum! Truly the best crab cakes we've had in a long time.

I was excited to attend the NYE dinner and event afterwards. The food was delicious and unique. The blend of menu items is a great concept, delicious and thoughtful. The best Lumpia I have had anywhere! The oyster was superb! The hand-roll was a delicious surprise in the meal. My steak was tender enough to cut with my fork and tasted perfect. The pasta sauce with the Burrata brought it together for an international tasting journey-making the restaurant a true fusion of flavors. There is something for all palates! The cheesecake dessert ( it was purple!) so good- I hope to have it again! The NYE celebration that followed was excellent- bartenders & servers kept pace with the crowd, despite how busy it was. Fun music, happy people and fabulous service. Great vibe to start the new year. I can't wait to bring friends and to try out their brunch. This is the type of fusion restaurant that Seattle needed!

Five stars aren't enough to capture the brunch perfection at The Ivy! The Dungeness Crab Benedict was a seafood lover's dream. And let's not forget the Loco Moco... a savory explosion of flavors that left my taste buds dancing. The friendly staff made the experience even more enjoyable, ensuring my brunch adventure was flawless. The Ivy has mastered the art of brunch, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking a delectable morning feast. Crab Benedict, Loco Moco, and Bloody Mary enthusiasts, rejoice - this place is your paradise!

Decided to pop in after seeing it on our walk home. Fun new neighborhood lounge. Great music, stylish decor, friendly staff & comfortable seats. Make sure to try the lumpia! Burger & handroll were great too. Excited to try the crab cake next time. All the drinks we tried were tasty(espresso martinis & the lychee martini). Looking forward to trying more of the menu soon.

The Ivy is my new favorite go-to restaurant/lounge in Ballard. The ambiance alone is worth a visit. The food and the service being top-tier are a major bonus. I intend to be a regular here.

If you're looking for great food, amazing service and evening better ambience you have come to the right place. The drink menu has been perfected and the music compliments the aesthetic of the restaurant. Highly recommend for anyone in the Ballard area whether it's for date night or a night on the town with friends.

This restaurant just opened last month, and is already amazing! The food is so delicious and the staff are incredible. The bar serves up drinks that you have never seen before. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a fantastic night out!

The ambiance was giving upper scale vibes, and the food was well-priced. The drinks were absolutely delicious! For dinner, I ordered the brussels sprouts and wings for app, and had the burger for entree which exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this place for a fun date night.