Ivy at the Shore

Guys if you want an iconic restaurant in Los Angeles look no further than The Ivy (they have two locations. Believe original location is on Robertson in Beverly Hills where I have seen celebs and local staple ). Note it is a higher price point but every dish I have had at both locations consistently for years has been 5 stars. They are known for their service as well. 🙏

I so badly wanna give this place a higher review, but slow service and inattentive waiters dampened the experience for me. I stumbled into this lovely spot at 1PM because I thought it was a different restaurant that I had entered into my GPS. At that point it was too late to turn back so I asked for a solo table on the outdoor patio. The atmosphere outside was fantastic; I loved the fresh flowers and vintage artwork. It took almost 10 minutes before I was given a food menu and a then another 10 minutes before I was given an opportunity to order. I noticed groups around me who had been seated when I arrived had still not had an opportunity to order their food. I even overheard a table next to me expressing great dissatisfaction with the service. Even more surprising, it was a full 20 minu

We went for a Christmas Eve Dinner. It was full. Everything was really great! We had Cesar salad, oysters, seafood spaghetti, pork ribs, Marry Mimosa & Amaretto sour - everything was just perfect.

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.

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.