The Ivy Tavern

Bartender on back patio is 10/10. Easy location. Large menu with apps, sandwiches, pizza, salads, burgers, etc. The garden salad was excellent with grilled chicken. The ranch is 10/10! Brisket fries are huge. Love the touch of pimento cheese!

John and Gabe great. Fun time. Greet food stiff drinks. Great times. Love it.

The atmosphere here is unlike any other, very welcoming, friendly and warm! Once you arrive it’ll be hard to leave. They have the kindest and coolest people working there!! They go above and beyond for their patrons and truly care about the community they serve!! I couldn’t say enough great things about The ivy!! Special shout out to Justin he is so thoughtful and hysterical!! If you want a good laugh or some insightful discussions you should definitely check out The Ivy!! They are very lucky to have such a wonderful staff on site who make The Ivy what it is!! Oh also they have really cool patio games, check them out!!

Let me say this is the best family feel tavern in Dallas. The hospitality you feel the moment you walk in is unmatched. Wonderful atmosphere, great food and drinks. Perfect spot for a drink and to watch some sports, or even a nice meal. 10/10 recommend

Kyle is one of the main reasons we go to The Ivy. He always has a smile, always remembers your name and orders. He’s very welcoming to what feels like his home. Love the new upgrades and the wall art. Great bar food like their pizza as well!

I’ve driven by this hidden dive bar 1,000,000 times. Maybe 999,000 before I ever knew it existed. Today, I finally ventured in. That’s a tragedy. Occupying a tiny storefront on Lemmon Ave, the place extends into a tesseract of expansive space. A small dark and clubby (though spartan) interior and a large shaded and misted back patio that make this oppressive Texan summer heat endurable. The bartender was cheerful and attentive. Not a craft cocktail spot, but respectably outfitted for the unfussy standards. Time can stop ensconced in the dark walls and a refreshing libation at the front bar. The bar menu is far larger than anticipated. D Magazine recently lauded their Hamburger pizza. It’s tasty. Detractor: I’d prefer glass for my water over the red solo cup. All things considered, it’s kinda a thrill to know about a “secret gem” that’s solidly been standing its ground for quite a while. ‘Bout time I clued in. Having car work done at a nearby dealership? This is a prime option to wait it out.

Great place to share a cold beverage with good friends, old friends and new friends as well. Go let the fine staff at the ivy put their best drink in your mouth and down your throat hole. They love that.

Ivy Tavern is a hopping little place! Great bar, really sweet heated patio with TVs and occasional live music. Due to surrounding homes and businesses, you won't find loud and rowdy bands, but there's plenty of trendy atmosphere. The food was fairly traditional bar food and the drinks were good and strong. Pretty unassuming place by the front of the place, but park around back and belt right up to the outdoor bar. There's billiards, darts and plenty of seating. Awesome spot!

Love the ivy Part neighborhood haunt Part destination drinks Not really near ANYTHING unless you live in one of the few apartment buildings on Lemmon Ave But worth the drive Parking in the rear and on the side street makes visiting a breeze Speaking of breezes The back patio has plenty of fans to keep you cool If you're lucky you'll be there on a Sunday when they have a DJ So fun But if not there's PLENTY of TVs to watch sports and a jukebox at ur command if you like to control the music They have everything from bubbles to beer to classic cocktails I've had the food and it's fairly standard bar fair but done a little better than most places There's a good selection of items to choose from and I believe they have some vegetarian options which is nice. Service has always been friendly and attentive- even during dallas sport events It's a fun, casual happy hour/Sunday funday/everyday kind of place You'll like it, I'm pretty sure

Came here after googling happy hour spots on a Friday i got off early. This is a hidden gem that offers great food and good service. The bartender was super friendly and knowledgeable and gave a great recommendation for the wings. Their drinks are very well priced for dallas $5 crown and sprite can't beat that.

Good patio with a casual bar and grill pub feel. Enjoy the beers on tap and sandwich menu. Appreciate that it is family and dog friendly.

This place is fantastic. The drink prices are amazing and the trivia is so fun. It's also such a pretty area. The fans are perfect on the patio for hot summers. Service is also great - the bar remembers your drink!

Good food and drinks, nice environment outside. Loud but can still have a conversation with group of friends.

Came here with some friends for a late lunch. It was a cooler summer day and we sat on the patio comfortably. (Was actually surprised how busy it was despite the parking lot being empty). My friends ordered a burger, a salad and 6 wings. They loved it all. I ordered a grilled chicken salad. Although it was delicious... and I loved the ranch dressing... it had dirty lettuce. They clearly didn't wash it. I picked out the pieces with lots of dirt and choked down the rest while repeating the phrase in my head, "God made dirt, so dirt don't hurt." The dirty lettuce knocked one star off. Service was friendly.

Are you hungry??? Try the Greek salad, it was phenomenal! The staff is attentive, kind, and right there to wait on you! Kyle, Jonny, "J".... very cool bar staff! This tavern is a social community.... as you walk in through the Ivy main bar room to the patio you drop into an entirely different world, almost magical! The atmosphere is upbeat and carries a completely cool vibe! If you enjoy playing pool... there is always a variety of people to challenge. Definitely a great place to frequent!

This is place is amazing. When you walk in you are greeted with a great outdoor patio. The place is welcoming to everyone and all walks of life even your dogs. The food here is delicious and great the Greek salad is really good also the the brisket grilled cheese is yum. The bartenders are great and fun if you like a good fun chilling place this is place to come

Y'all. The chicken dog is maybe the best sleeper pick on the menu. And their whole menu is amazing. MUST TRY.

We had an awesome time at the Ivy. Food was great, and Kyle was the man. He went above and beyond in giving our party the best experience for our fantasy draft. 10/10 would definitely recommend

Went here for trivia. Good place for cheap great tasting drinks. The crowd for trivia makes it super fun so if you're thinking of going go!

Love the neighborhood vibe. The patio is great in almost all weather with their fans and heaters. Great cheese fries and decent pizza. Live music and trivia some nights. Always a good time.

Menu prices are all wrong. Do not order before seeing the actual menu in person. They are not accurate yelp.

Back patio is my favorite. Only thing better is the awesome staff! All the food is great... my favs are the potstickers, the burger and pizza.

Amazing atmosphere and killer bar staff. The food is actually amazing for bar food and they frequently have incredible DJ's and musicians

Great neighborhood joint. Food spotty. For reasons that are incomprehensible, the French fries are inedible (I suspect they don't change the grease often enough), but you can substitute a side Greek salad with sandwiches. Potato skins are always solid choice.

Excellent place to stop...bypass the entry and an oasis awaits. I can tell from the excellent AC that this place has everything you need for a great evening. Outdoor and indoor seating and two bar stations are a few positives. Board games and pool tables await in the back area. Justin the mixologist was excellent...he specializes in making exactly what you need to enjoy your night. Justin made me a great old fashion that gave me prohibition/speakeasy vibes...plenty of fans outside to make the weather tolerable. Great time

The Ivy Tavern is a fantastic spot that deserves a solid 4.5 stars. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with a great mix of people that adds to the fun vibe. The staff is truly exceptional--friendly, attentive, and always ready to make your visit enjoyable. The drink selection is good, and the food is consistently tasty, making it a perfect place to unwind. While it can get a bit crowded at peak times, the overall experience more than makes up for it. The Ivy Tavern is definitely a go-to spot for a great night out.

Not only are the vibes good so is the food! love this place! highly recommend this bar!

Love Monday night Triva!!! And you get drinks in red cup!!!! Fun bar Good pizza!!!!

Extremely loud place with wobbly tables that forgets to put tomatoes on your BLT. Good fries though. Doesn't make up for it.

This was place is only good for strong drinks but the food is too inconsistent to call it good. Chicken fingers came out super soggy and greasy, the batter didn't even stay on them. I got through one and couldn't eat the rest. Don't get the bbq sauce it taste tomato sauce and vinegar , there's nothing sweet about it- very odd if you're expecting bbq sauce. Service is non existent, you have to order your food at the bar, no waiters.

I wasn't offered a food menu but the drinks are POTENT! One drink and I was leaning. Great vibe and decent patio. Will return

This is a great find, and I mean driving past in on Lemmon, you'd have no clue from the front facade that it's anything at all, much less a pretty classy upscale "gastro pub". Great food, maybe a little pricey including draft beers - but given the high end neighborhood (it is literally adjacent to the Bentley dealer) it is what it is. Tasteful interior, great huge back patio with covered bar. For a picky person like me, this pretty much checks all the boxes if this is the scene you're looking for.

I really loved the food and drinks but the customer service isn't consistent unfortunately that makes a difference.. I'd hate to pull the race card but half the time I'm actually greeted with great service and the other half you would think I'm not even there. Literally ignored lol no water, no menu, hello or anything. I've sat in this establishment on multiple occasions without being serviced to the point I'm sitting at a table and calling my order in from across the room. I'm basically a regular at random.. I was so excited to have found a place I actually enjoy in DFW but I question if race plays apart... idk that's really unfortunate but I'd hate for the next person like me to find this environment uncomfortable. I still paid for my food and tipped but idk maybe I'll try again next year. I started this review before I got my burnt food.. yeah I won't be back. I event tipped for shit service and burnt food

Be aware of PARKING TICKETS or TOWING if you park on MILES St. Make sure you park were you are suppose to. Food is ok and music is super loud!

What a fun little place! We're big fans of patios and games. They have both and not only that, they have both together! The Ivy was suggested by some friends as a place to grab a drink and was very close to where we lived. The place is good-sized and has plenty of open seating both inside and outside. What really got us was that they have arcade games located on their patio. How fun! Drinks are readily available, but a bit overpriced for the area. Food is similar. They have some good stuff like flatbread pizzas. No complaints on quality, but price is a bit steep. Staff is fantastic and very efficient. The only thing keeping this place from a 5-star is the price, honestly. They're just a little steep. Still a fun place to pop in on the weekend for a drink on a patio.

Good crowd. Horrible ownership. Can't take even the slightest bit of criticism. Owner loves publishing " look what I can afford to do " pics. How about thanking your customers for this privilege? Bartenders are great. Food is great as well.

Excellent service and the menu is OK, it's always changing so you never know what the kitchen will do. The worse part is they let people shout on their phone at the bar for over 2 hours. The middle of the bar, an old person on their phone shouting very loudly. The reason you go to the bar is to get away from technology and all the rift raft. This guy hangs up and dials someone else. It's really rude.

When the bartender doesn't speak, but only approaches you with raised eyebrows as.. "I'm here, WTF do you want and I am not happy with you, or my life, or my job.." When the martini is brutally abused in a tin mixer with ice. not made gently in glass When the smell of Fabulouso is so overwhelming it gives you a headache (spraying it full strength on the bartop should be illegal. actually, Fabulouso should be illegal . period.) When the ladies room smells like a cat box When you think.. "the girl bartender is probably nicer" and she takes it DOWN a notch by being incredibly rude When your very first visit to this potentially great place, is your very very very last.

Good food & good drinks! What more could one ask for? (I mean besides more good looking women attracting more wealthy men which attracts yet more women?) Well, I can't think of anything.

Always a Vibe. Food & Drinks never disappoints! Really cool low key bar and Tavern. I always take my out of town guest here

My wife & I had a great time at Ivy tavern. We went to Cidercade & were deciding on going to have dinner and were randomly looking for places close by & I remembered Ivy tavern & always wanted to go there. I would say it was the best decision & we came down. Loved the ambience. We sat in the outside area near the cocktail bar. We ordered hummus dip platter & the Ivy holycow brunch pizza. I would say this is one of the best pizza we tried in the recent times. Even the hummus dip was amazing. Right amount of spiciness to it. We enjoyed the music & people around & hanged around for couple of hours & went home happy. Staff was very friendly & chill ('PM1' guy with short curly hair & light skin was awesome). Service was pretty fast. Definitely going back!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE.

First! The staff is amazing and always friendly! Kyle and Michael are the absolute BEST! Always so positive and fun. The food is an added bonus. I love their lemon pepper wings My fiancé and my family love going there! I always feel so welcomed and at home

I love this place because it's close to my house However when we walked in my bf didn't have his mask on and the bar tender asked him to put his mask on. When she WAS NOT WEARING HER MASK ! standing behind the bar leaned over the bar less than 6 feet . But then she put her mask on and didn't cover her nose She said she "doesn't make the rules , just enforced them" you have to be sitting to not wear a mask.

What a cool spot! Outdoor patio bar area takes up most of the area. Not too hot, shaded and fans keeping it comfortable. Games on the 3 big screens. Didn't eat this time, just came in to kill half an hour and grab a beer, but menu is impressive, and the pizza the couple next to me ordered looked on point. Bartender Justin is super cool and made it a fun atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back next time for some food and drinks!

Great atmosphere for music and drinks. The brisket grilled cheese is definitely a must have

Went back on a Friday night and it was much busier this time around. Unfortunately, that seemed to affect service. It was quite loud inside with the music, and the drinks were a bit weaker than last time. The margherita pizza was pretty good for bar food, but the bartenders seemed frazzled and not super accommodating. Additionally, they said they're no longer doing a happy hour, which is pretty misleading since it's painted onto the building.

Neat little spot great food and drinks atmosphere is super relaxed had the pizza and loaded fries I would recommend the cheeseburger pizza if you feel like indulging

This place is truly a hidden gem!! From the outside it does not look like much but once you go inside, WOW! The Ivy is walking distance from my house, which is more than perfect! Great and friendly bartenders! Awesome and diverse music! Yummy food!

I have always had a fantastic time at The Ivy Tavern! The space itself is really a transformation of the old bare skeleton it once was. Their outdoor area is just lovely, warm, spacious and inviting all lit up with green and white Christmas lights year round and space heaters for the chillier months. There's a stage, tables, a pool table, and an outdoor bar (open when weather is cooperating). Indoors, you have a true Tavern feel-dark heavy woods with the requisite mounted deer heads and such. There's a pool table and a small stage here as well. It has been a practical and perfectly lit location for hosting the annual Ugly Christmas Sweater party UYE the past two years with Asa and Willis. The catered food is mostly good. I recommend the cheese platter and brisket sliders. I'd pass on the tamales next go-around. The Ivy Tavern has self and complimentary valet parking, but be careful and don't park in a tow zone. Staff has always been wonderful. I express my sincerest gratitude.

Food is great. Inside and outside both fun areas! Bartenders excellent! Check it out.

I have been coming to Dallas for more years than I can count and cannot believe I have not found this gem. Right by the airport wonderful atmosphere service drinks and food. I will not ever miss the opportunity again definitely a place that you need to try. Ask for Carrie.

Literally had the most humiliating experience ever! My friends and I go to the ivy often so this review isn't coming from someone new. On Saturday at around midnight my friends and I were asked to show our IDs when trying to buy a round of drinks, we all provided valid IDs, mistakenly one of my friends pulled out her expired ID instead of her new one which resulted on Michael telling us in a very rude way she couldn't be there. We then provided the updated ID and he then proceeded to tell my other friend he couldn't be there even though he had shown his valid ID and he wasn't the one that had shown an expired ID. That took us by surprise bcs we had literally just gotten there. My other friend asked to speak to the manager to which Michael responded that he was the manager, my friend then asked to speak to anyone else above him which made Michael upset. Michael then proceeded to tell my friend that just for saying that she had to leave too. First off we always avoid getting drinks from Michael bcs he's always so rude and always has a very unapproachable face. Second, before attempting to get the round of drinks one of my friends and I had already purchased a drink and a shot from Michael and he didn't ask for an ID or anything. I hate to pull the race card but we were treated so poorly that it literally makes no sense. Also, we never disrespected him even when he was being rude. Im so sad that i won't be able to go back to one of my favotite little bars bcs of one asshole and not bcs i can't but bcs i refuse to be treated like this again.

This bar happened to catch my eye one late night and I was glad I decided to try this Yelp suggestion. The food was very tasty, the crowd was nice and the venue seemed small until I discovered the back patio which housed even more guests and seating...I thoroughly enjoyed my time! I definitely will be back, it was very low-key and I appreciate the nice chill bar scene!

Love this place! Great patio, strong drinks, and decent food for a bar. Staff is typically pretty friendly. Ivy is a Dallas staple.

Very friendly staff, very good food. Loved the vibe. Thank you for dealing with my drunk boyfriend and friend last night!

Great place to meet friends after work. It is a great place to watch football games!!! Love this place. Nice and friendly staff!!!

Best burger in Dallas, meat was cooked perfectly, as ordered and full of juices and flavor. And the bun was superb, soft and fresh. How did I wait so long to order this!