Ivy at the Shore

$$$

4.3(1,015)

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Location & Hours

Address

1535 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, California 90401
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 9:00 AM

MondayClosed

Tuesday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Contact Information

(310) 393-3113

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About Ivy at the Shore

Flower-adorned spot frequented by celebrities serving inventive drinks & Californian cuisine.

Price range: expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on June 16, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 1,015 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Cassandra Romero

4 weeks ago

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 d...

Betssy Diaz

3 months ago

For a higher-rate restaurant, not many of the menu options caught my eye. I decided to try the calamari ($26), and it was very underwhelming—super squishy, lacking any crunch, and overall bland. The ...

char sidney

2 months ago

Delicious food combined with a beautifully decorated room to dine in. Design is giving French Caribbean Cafe. They even have Vegan tacos (off-menu item). Be sure to ask for hot sauce♥️ Bar menu featur...

BoujeeArtist Chronicles

8 months ago

Service is great food is mostly real good. The steak however was dry and too fatty and unseasoned and not good quality cut. For 350 for a steak I would expect close the most excellent experience. Wil...

nick vatterott

a month ago

Four restaurant with two star food. The service was great. The atmosphere is great. The food was very mediocre. Which, for what you pay for is pretty disappointing. The carne asada was recommended. It...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience is mixed, with some customers enjoying the atmosphere and service while others find the food and value disappointing, resulting in an overall average rating.

Customer Favorites

The sorbets, especially the coconut sorbet, and the vegan tacos (off-menu) are customer favorites. The bar menu, featuring tropical fruits and flavors, is also well-received.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant boasts a beautiful, French Caribbean Cafe-inspired design; however, street noise can detract from the ambiance. Service is generally described as attentive and polite by some, while others mention experiencing biased service.

Value & Quality

Many customers feel the prices are high for the quality of food, with some dishes like steak and carne asada being considered overpriced and underwhelming. Portion sizes, particularly for some drinks, are also a concern.

Areas for Improvement

Food quality and consistency need improvement, particularly regarding steak preparation, seasoning, and the overall execution of dishes. Addressing potential biases in service and ensuring fair treatment of all customers is crucial.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews highlight concerns about subpar food quality relative to the high prices and experiences of biased service, particularly with how certain customers are treated compared to others.