IVY

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   Christopher

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always...the best! Great food, great service, friendly, efficient staff. The food is unforgettable and delicious. The drinks are as well.
   

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   Dale

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely space, was still decorated for holidays when we went just after Christmas. Lovely sparkling Christmas Tree lights at each table. Love the backlit wine list and menu make them easy to read in this somewhat dark restaurant. Ribs are fantastic and makes it hard to try something new but two in our party had the salmon and pork chop—both quite good. Owner Dick always stops by to welcome you. Service was good. It was louder than normal with a completely full house during the holidays but normally noise is not bad. Great place, cozy feel.
   

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   Jennifer

   Minneapolis

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a lovely Christmas Eve lunch at the Ivy. We all enjoyed our entrees very much. I had the Harvest Bowl-all the components were cooked well and the overall dish tasted very fresh and light…which was exactly what I was after. The restaurant decor was beautiful and festive and our server was very friendly. Overall a wonderful family experience!
   

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   Greg

   Chicago

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good experience all around. The food, the, service, the atmosphere, the beverages and selection was very good. We look forward to visiting Ivy again.
   

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   Jim

   Chicago

   42 reviews

   4.0

   42 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Repeat customer…busy evening…had the crab cake appetizer…burn black on the bottom…served like warm…salmon main course very salty
   

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   Sabrina

   Indiana

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Tracey was fantastic, we wanted for nothing. Clearly the ambience speaks for itself. The dimly lit historic structure set the stage for any diner to assume the culinary experience would be par for the course. Unfortunately the food received mixed reactions depending on the dish and recipient. The crab cake dinner by opinion, overall very bland. The citrus butter sauce was as invisible to the eye as to the palette so somehow the potatoes became the star, cooked properly with great flavor. The fall off the bone ribs were as they should be, the meat a bit dry should it not have been slathered in bbq sauce, again nothing to write home about. Next up the meatloaf the clear overall winner with green beans again absent of any seasoning but the cook was perfect. Lastly, the bourbon chicken skewers a safe bet grilled nicely but the chicken itself had dried out possibly a brine or marinade could be utilized to help retain some moisture, sauce balanced as it should be. I had high hopes for the cuisine but true stars undeniably were the staff. Starting with the hostess greeting, to our server, to the quiet gentleman magically removing unwanted dishes, really top notch. Kudos to the front of house.
   

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   Ginny

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food and attentive service. Loved the ambiance.
   

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   Scott

   Chicago

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly a wonderful experience! Terrific service and food and drinks with a beautiful atmosphere
   

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   Ernest

   Alabama

   20 reviews

   4.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Always good great waitress and good food every time
   

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    Dave

    VIP

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great food, beautiful restaurant, excellent service, and the owner is always there. Very romantic! Kathy & Dave Ricordati
    

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