Ivy at the Shore

Q: Does Ivy at the Shore offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

Ivy at the Shore does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Q: How is Ivy at the Shore restaurant rated?

Ivy at the Shore is rated 4.8 stars by 3568 OpenTable diners.

Q: Is Ivy at the Shore currently accepting bookings?

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

4.8

3568 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 50 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

Escape to Paradise at Ivy at the Shore Nestled near the iconic Santa Monica Pier, Ivy at the Shore offers a quintessential LA dining experience with stunning ocean views and a vibrant atmosphere. Indulge in fresh seafood like signature crab cakes, swordfish tacos, and Icelandic salmon. Explore Californian cuisine with classic dishes such as the Ivy Caesar salad, juicy burgers, and flavorful pasta. Immerse yourself in a tropical paradise with lush greenery, vibrant decor, and a spacious outdoor patio overlooking the ocean. Enjoy the renowned hospitality of The Ivy, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining experience. Perfect for special occasions, celebrate a romantic date night with breathtaking sunset views or enjoy family gatherings in a lively atmosphere. Impress clients with sophisticated business lunches. Make your reservation today and escape to paradise at Ivy at the Shore.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 08:00–21:00
Phone number
(310) 274-8303
Website
https://theivyrestaurants.com/ivy-at-the-shore/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Richard Irving
Catering
Please contact us for more information.
Private party facilities
Please contact us for more information.

Location
1535 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Area
Santa Monica
Cross Street
$15 for 1st 3 hrs w/validation, $20 for 3 hrs w/validation. $35 for others<
Parking details
$17 first 3 hours with validation. $23 after 3 hours with validation.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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Private dining

Popular dishes

Spicy fresh corn chowderUS$19.00
Spicy chicken Gumbo Ya-YaUS$19.00
Caviar Oscietra, 30 gr.US$165.00
Caviar Siberian Reserve, 14 gr.US$80.00
Guacamole and homemade chipsUS$19.00
Fried calamariUS$26.00
The best crab cakesUS$29.00
Tuna tartareUS$29.00
6 oystersUS$27.00
Fresh mussels with white wineUS$25.00
Shallots and fresh herbsUS$19.00
Ivy caesar saladUS$20.00

Pizza

Smoked salmon and crème fraîche
- MiniUS$27.00
- MainUS$41.00
Pizza Margherita with Italian mozzarella, tomatoes and basil
- MiniUS$19.00
- MainUS$31.00
Cajun spiced shrimp, pancetta and four cheeses
- MiniUS$24.00
- MainUS$36.00

Main Course Salad

Grilled vegetable salad-asparagus, zucchini, corn, avocado, tomatoes, baby lettuce and scallions
Zesty lime chicken (Jidori natural)US$40.00
Fresh scallopsUS$54.00
Shrimp (Sea of Cortez blue)US$44.00
Fresh Icelandic salmonUS$46.00
Half LobsterUS$52.00
Fresh lobster salad - mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes and thousand island dressing
- StarterUS$32.00
- MainUS$49.00

From Our Mesquite Grill

India's hamburger - house ground beef, bacon, brie, crispy basil and garlic basil aioli on a sun-dried tomato brioche bun, served with french friesUS$36.00
Wagyu carne asada served with Mexican rice, pinto beans and coleslawUS$49.00
12 oz. Prime New York steak, brushed with our house steak sauceUS$66.00
8 oz. center cut filet mignon, brushed with our house steak sauceUS$68.00
Fresh Icelandic salmonUS$46.00

Main Courses

Fish and chips - fresh wild Alaskan cod, shrimp, fresh scallops, calamari, French fries, onion rings and coleslawUS$44.00
Fresh wild swordfish - mesquite grilled with lime and herbs or house cajun spices, or oven roasted with butter, capers and white wineUS$47.00
Mesquite grilled natural pork ribs with Ricky's homemade barbecue sauce served with freshly cut french fries and coleslawUS$40.00
Shrimp tacos with aioli or spicy swordfish tacos served with Mexican rice, pinto beans, coleslawUS$40.00
Ricky's fried chicken (Jidori natural) - choice of boneless white meat or half chicken, served with mashed potatoes, grilled corn and mango chutneyUS$40.00
Chicken (Jidori natural) enchiladas with Mexican rice and pinto beansUS$39.00
Roasted Australian rack of lambUS$68.00
Cold seafood platter - 1.25 lb. lobster, assorted oysters, tuna tartare, shrimp and crab meat
- SmallUS$90.00
- LargeUS$175.00
Hot seafood platter - 1.25 lb. mesquite grilled Eastern lobster, fresh scallops, shrimp, crab cakes, fried calamari and fried oysters
- SmallUS$95.00
- LargeUS$185.00

Pasta

1.25 lb. fresh Eastern lobster with homemade tagliatelle and The Ivy pink sauceUS$72.00
Lobster ravioli with The Ivy pink sauceUS$49.00
Seafood spaghetti - clams, mussels, fresh scallops, shrimp and calamariUS$44.00
Classic spaghetti and meatballsUS$36.00
Fusilli with bufala mozzarella and tomato sauceUS$35.00

Side Orders

Farmers Market organic spinachUS$17.00
Mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, French fries or onion ringsUS$15.00

What 3,568 people are saying

Ivy at the Shore reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Westside
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ivy at the Shore offers a quintessential LA dining experience with "great food" and "amazing service" in a "beautiful atmosphere." Situated near Santa Monica Pier, it boasts a vibrant ambiance perfect for special occasions. Popular dishes include the crab cakes and swordfish tacos. While pricey, many patrons consider it worth the splurge.

3,568 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The starter was very nice. But the burger was less than average. Nice service. Overall overrated from my point of view.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were outstanding! Can’t wait to return!
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G
Gary
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, excellent service , very classic California
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C
Chad
Los Angeles42 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Ivy never disappoints. The staff are amazing and always make us feel welcome, which combined with excellent food and a great aesthetic make for a classic restaurant worth returning.
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BH
BridgetH
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food at The Ivy at the Shore is always excellent! The scones are delish. The spicy corn chowder is so yummy! Our server Ray was very attentive. I always love the fresh roses on the table.
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K
Kinsey VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite place in Santa Monica! Best service in the city.
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G
Grover
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great place, but always try to get the tables closest to the water. It’s a wonderful part of the restaurant. The drinks are amazing, strong and perfectly prepared. If you’re having more than one you definitely do not want to be driving.
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J
James VIP
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
James is amazing! In addition to the food, James makes our experience each time truly wonderful.
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Dimitria
New York City3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Valentines Day dinner was like a 3 ring circus in this place. The room we were placed in was freezing. Finally they turned on heaters 9:40 pm. They served us crab cakes appetizer 3 tiny Hockey pucks at $29. They looked liked they came out of the freezer and tossed into deep fryer. We sent it back. Waiter looked annoyed. So annoyed he ignored us and made us wait to take the rest of our order. We moved our seat into warmer climate and better treatment. The bread arrived. Warm but tasteless and low quality. Theres fabulous bread all over this city. Why in the world does this place serve this stuff? Pasta w seafood was acceptable Branzini w beans was a joke. White on white on white plate. They didn’t even try. Throw on a piece of parsley or something. I couldnt bring myself to taste any of it. Finally the waiter brought salmon dish. Something the kitchen knew what to do with. Delicious. Place used to be fabulous turned into tourist trap. Never again
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Laura
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best date night spots in LA. Order the sundae for dessert !
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FAQs

Ivy at the Shore does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Ivy at the Shore is rated 4.8 stars by 3568 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 50 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1535 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

Cross Street
$15 for 1st 3 hrs w/validation, $20 for 3 hrs w/validation. $35 for others<
Area
Santa Monica
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 08:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
$17 first 3 hours with validation. $23 after 3 hours with validation.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Richard Irving
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://theivyrestaurants.com/ivy-at-the-shore/
Phone number
(310) 274-8303
Catering
Please contact us for more information.
Private party facilities
Please contact us for more information.

Featured in

100 Los Angeles Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Ivy at the Shore

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Los Angeles Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Custom inquiry

The best crab cakes

Seafood spaghetti

Tangerine

Ivy at the Shore Starters

Spicy fresh corn chowderUS$19.00

Spicy chicken Gumbo Ya-YaUS$19.00

Caviar Oscietra, 30 gr.US$165.00

Caviar Siberian Reserve, 14 gr.US$80.00

Guacamole and homemade chipsUS$19.00

Fried calamariUS$26.00

The best crab cakesUS$29.00

Tuna tartareUS$29.00

6 oystersUS$27.00

Fresh mussels with white wineUS$25.00

Shallots and fresh herbsUS$19.00

Ivy caesar saladUS$20.00

Pizza

Smoked salmon and crème fraîche

Pizza Margherita with Italian mozzarella, tomatoes and basil

Cajun spiced shrimp, pancetta and four cheeses

Main Course Salad

Grilled vegetable salad-asparagus, zucchini, corn, avocado, tomatoes, baby lettuce and scallions

Zesty lime chicken (Jidori natural)US$40.00

Fresh scallopsUS$54.00

Shrimp (Sea of Cortez blue)US$44.00

Fresh Icelandic salmonUS$46.00

Half LobsterUS$52.00

Fresh lobster salad - mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes and thousand island dressing

From Our Mesquite Grill

India's hamburger - house ground beef, bacon, brie, crispy basil and garlic basil aioli on a sun-dried tomato brioche bun, served with french friesUS$36.00

Wagyu carne asada served with Mexican rice, pinto beans and coleslawUS$49.00

12 oz. Prime New York steak, brushed with our house steak sauceUS$66.00

8 oz. center cut filet mignon, brushed with our house steak sauceUS$68.00

Fresh Icelandic salmonUS$46.00

Main Courses

Fish and chips - fresh wild Alaskan cod, shrimp, fresh scallops, calamari, French fries, onion rings and coleslawUS$44.00

Fresh wild swordfish - mesquite grilled with lime and herbs or house cajun spices, or oven roasted with butter, capers and white wineUS$47.00

Mesquite grilled natural pork ribs with Ricky's homemade barbecue sauce served with freshly cut french fries and coleslawUS$40.00

Shrimp tacos with aioli or spicy swordfish tacos served with Mexican rice, pinto beans, coleslawUS$40.00

Ricky's fried chicken (Jidori natural) - choice of boneless white meat or half chicken, served with mashed potatoes, grilled corn and mango chutneyUS$40.00

Chicken (Jidori natural) enchiladas with Mexican rice and pinto beansUS$39.00

Roasted Australian rack of lambUS$68.00

Cold seafood platter - 1.25 lb. lobster, assorted oysters, tuna tartare, shrimp and crab meat

Hot seafood platter - 1.25 lb. mesquite grilled Eastern lobster, fresh scallops, shrimp, crab cakes, fried calamari and fried oysters

Pasta

1.25 lb. fresh Eastern lobster with homemade tagliatelle and The Ivy pink sauceUS$72.00

Lobster ravioli with The Ivy pink sauceUS$49.00

Seafood spaghetti - clams, mussels, fresh scallops, shrimp and calamariUS$44.00

Classic spaghetti and meatballsUS$36.00

Fusilli with bufala mozzarella and tomato sauceUS$35.00

Side Orders

Farmers Market organic spinachUS$17.00

Mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, French fries or onion ringsUS$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ivy at the Shore offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ivy at the Shore restaurant rated?

Is Ivy at the Shore currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

100 Los Angeles Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day