Ivy By The Lake

Sterling, VA · Middle Eastern restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Sterling
#64
of 277 restaurants
City Percentile
68%
rating percentile
Address
Ivy By The Lake, 46110 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling, VA 20165
Phone
(571) 526-4626
Website
www.ivybythelake.com
Status
Open · Closes 2 AM

Ivy By The Lake is a restaurant located in Sterling, VA. It is one of 277 restaurants listed in Sterling. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Sterling city average of 4.1 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Ivy By The Lake

Conveniently located in Loudoun County, Ivy by the Lake combines Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences with local inspired dishes. Our unique lakeside getaway is the perfect ambience for our chef’s curated menu. Begin the evening with our... More

Hours

Friday4 PM–2 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Courtney Al Hajbeh · Jan 2026

Ventured out for a change of scenery and decided to try Ivy by the Lake. We arrived around 8:30 PM, and the ambiance was really nice-- really cute spot with good music. We ordered the hummus and pita, which were excellent. The hummus was incredibly creamy and smooth--one of two the most memorable I've had-and the pita was full of flavor and extremely soft. I ordered the Chapli Kabab Burger, which was just okay for me. It comes with two patties, making it a bit too heavy, and while it had some spice, it lacked depth of flavor and had more jam than I preferred. The Brussels sprouts were heaven sent, and the hookah was very smooth. Service was good--nothing standout, but nothing negative either. A DJ came on later in the night, which added to the atmosphere and made it lively and allowing us

★★★★★ 5.0 Matthew Urhan · Feb 2026

My recent dinning experience at ivy By the lake was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the setting immediately stood out-beautifully positioned right on the lake, offering a inviting atmosphere that elevated the entire meal. The cusine was both tasteful and deeply flavorful, with eqch dish throughtfully prepared and well- balanced. The ingredients tasted fresh, the presentation was refinded, and every bite reflected attention to detsil. Its clear the culinary team takes pride in crafting a memorable dinning experience . The ambiance stikes the perfect balance between upscale and relaxed. Making it ideal for gathering with both friends and family. The vibe warm, vibrant and weclcoming-a place where conversation flows easily. Another notable advantage is the conv

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 C · Jan 2026

My friend and I visited on Friday at 6pm for happy hour and drove over an hour after hearing great things about this place. We made it clear from the start that we wanted two glasses of wine from the happy hour menu - one white and one red. We were served by a younger male bartender with blonde hair. We also ordered the dip sampler from the dinner menu, which I wouldn’t recommend, as I’ve had much better baba ghanoush and tzatziki elsewhere. After finishing our first round of wine, the bartender returned and explained that he had mistakenly served us wine from the regular menu instead of the happy hour selection. He said he would adjust the price to happy hour rates and bring us two new glasses of happy hour wine. We appreciated his honesty and his attempt to correct the mistake. However

★★★★★ 5.0 Manny Fu · Oct 2025

My wife found this place by accident. We were looking for a place to eat after pickleball and this restaurant pops up as close by. It ended up being up being a great experience. We ordered hummus, Fried Brussels sprouts, and chicken kabobs. All great! Way much better quality than the same named dishes elsewhere. Highly recommended. By the way, service is the best as well.

★★★★★ 5.0 Creativepulse 1448 · Nov 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an amazing time at Ivy by the Lake! The Mixed Grill Platter was full of flavor — especially the Beef Kofta and Harissa Chicken. Aneela’s service was outstanding, super friendly and attentive. The music and lakefront ambience made it such a relaxing spot for the whole family. Can’t wait to come back!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Middle Eastern restaurantCocktail barMediterranean restaurant

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