Ivy & Varley

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   Derek

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Great place for dinner out. Good for business meals also.
   

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   Amber

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Cute location. This was our second time going to this restaurant and unfortunately both times had awful service. It too bad, it’s a cute restaurant in the heart of downtown with a lot of potential, but we won’t be going back.
   

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   Taeler

   VIP

   Salt Lake City

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on January 5, 2025

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

   Took a little longer to get beverages than I expected, but otherwise absolute excellence! Thank you!
   

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   TKM

   VIP

   Salt Lake City

   22 reviews

   4.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2024

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

   Great food. The parking is all on street parking which is expected for downtown, but it was tough trying to figure out where to park. It was quiet on this day and the service seemed to be very casual.
   

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   Erica

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

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

   Food is okay, nothing special. Service also wasn’t the best.
   

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   Liese

   VIP

   New York City

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 10, 2024

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

   This was by far the worst experience I’ve ever had at Ivy… so much so that I don’t know how I could be convinced by anyone to come back. Normally, I love to come here, but the food tasted terrible and the service was not good. We ordered the artichoke dip and we couldn’t take more than a couple bites. The dip was full of dill which caught us off guard because it doesn’t list dill as one of the ingredients on the menu. It tasted discussing and we couldn’t taste the artichoke We also ordered the kale caesar and the cod & chips. The cod had so many bones that my business partner choked and accidentally swallowed one. When we told the server, all she said was “oh… I’ve never seen that happen before… anyways, would you like more Diet Cokes?” She didn’t offer to notify a manager or the chef, just walked away and didn’t come back until she brought us our check. The kale caesar wasn’t as great as it usually is. I don’t like that they’ve changed the croutons I was there for a business dinner and I was embarrassed that I had even recommended that we come here. After the overpowering dill “artichoke” dip, my business partner choking on bones from the fish, and the terrible service, I lost my appetite to ever come back. Not sure if Ivy has a new chef, but whatever they’re doing, it needs to go back to how things were
   

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   Jessica

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 7, 2024

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

   Food was way before average and bacon wasn't cooked.
   

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   Lynn

   VIP

   Denver

   51 reviews

   4.0

   51 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2024

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

   Food is great! Pumpkin bread, Brussels: yum! Dessert was good! Banana bread pudding. Service was strange: ordered promptly but never saw my waitstaff again. Other people delivered. Ambience is nothing. But food: very good.
   

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   Venkat

   VIP

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 17, 2024

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

   You will be spammed . They add you to a email list without asking.
   

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    Tiffany

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

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

    A Mixed Experience with Standout Dishes I had a largely positive experience at this restaurant, thanks to a few standout dishes that truly impressed. The grilled pumpkin bread served as an appetizer was nothing short of exceptional—warm, slightly sweet, and perfectly charred. Paired with a fresh serving of burrata and cranberry jam, it made for an unforgettable start to the meal. We also tried the Brussels sprouts, which were equally delicious—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with just the right amount of seasoning. For the main courses, my mother ordered the pork confit gnocchi, which she found satisfying, but my braised wagyu unfortunately fell short of expectations. While the meat was tender and flavorful, it was meant to be topped with shoestring potatoes, which were missing from my dish. This was a small but noticeable oversight. Additionally, the shaved fennel, which accompanied the wagyu, was inconsistently cooked—some pieces were soft and delicate, while others were far too crunchy and underdone. Given that the wagyu came in at nearly $40, these discrepancies were disappointing. On a positive note, the restaurant offers an impressive selection of non-alcoholic mixed drinks, which is a nice touch for those seeking refreshing, flavorful options without alcohol. Overall, while there were a few missteps, the restaurant does serve some excellent dishes and an excellent atmosphere that made the meal enjoyable. I'd recommend it, especially if you're looking to indulge in their grilled pumpkin bread and burrata appetizer. However, for the price, I would have hoped for a bit more consistency in the execution of the main courses.
    

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