A breezy, resort-style restaurant draped with bougainvillea and overflowing with Old World colonial charm, Ivy at the Shore is known as the shorefront spot where Hollywood moguls make deals and celebs hide in plain sight while sipping umbrella-laden cocktails. Despite its reputation for exclusivity, the Ivy—as it’s typically truncated—feels down-to-earth, almost homey, an atmosphere reinforced by ...
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It`s the ocean-front cousin of famed chef Richard Irving`s Beverly Hills Ivy. This version greets the coastal couples and small, casually-chic families with surfer beach house decor, the exceptional service that Ivy is known for, and the consistently praised menu featuring California favorites, such as crab cakes and the grilled vegetable salad. The evening scene is usually elbow to elbow, so ...
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In Short Coveted front patio seating across from the boardwalk connects to the main dining area, where a tastefully retro Hawaiian theme channels wicker and hues of pink and green. Model ships float in high-arched windows, anchored atop seashell-bordered mirrors which reflect the mismatched china adorning impeccably set tables. Sun-kissed Hollywood deal-makers hailing from the Palisades ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 04, 2008, (Edited October 19, 2005)
I have been to The Ivy on Robertson and that place is so overhyped & overpriced (not to mention the food sux), but this location across from the Santa Monica pier is fantastic! I've been here several times and each time I am surprised at how good it is (I had such low expectations at first based on my experience at Robertson). The last time I was here was for dinner (group of 4 w/o a reservation on ...
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My ears are still ringing. DONT BOTHER. You are OVER-PAYING for the possibility of seeing a celebrity. THATS IT. If you want good food, go somewhere else.
I have been going to the Ivy for over 25 years. The Robertson location is more romantic but the Ivy at the Shore is right behind them and gaining. The food is the best attraction by far...drinks are a definite second and the service is second to none. By the way; this is what you pay the big dollars for...I call it the trifecta for restaurants....the best of ALL three categories! A lot of restaurants ...
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