Ivy at the Shore

Name: Ivy at the Shore
Address: 1535 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
Telephone: (310) 393-3113
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3565 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

To our Ivy family,

Starting March 21st Ivy at the Shore will be open Tuesday - Sunday until the end of summer. See you soon!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Wed–Fri 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 393-3113
Website
http://www.theivyrestaurants.com/
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
Neighbourhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Prices and menu items are subject to change. Kindly note that a 20% gratuity will be added for groups of 5 or more. We kindly require a minimum of one main course or two starters per person for table service. *Our mayonnaise and caesar dressings are made in our kitchen with uncooked farm-eggs. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance, please inform us upon placing your order. Maximum 3 credit cards per table. With thanks, Ivy at the Shore

STARTERS

Spicy fresh corn chowderUS$18.00
The best crab cakesUS$27.00
*Tuna TartareUS$27.00
Guacamole and homemade chipsUS$19.00
*Ivy caesar saladUS$20.00
*6 OystersUS$27.00
Fried calamariUS$24.00
Skillet cooked calamariUS$27.00
Shrimp cocktailUS$25.00
Caviar Oscietra, 30 gr.US$165.00
Caviar Siberian Reserve, 14 gr.US$80.00
Fresh musselsUS$25.00
with tomatoes and chorizo or with white wine, shallots and fresh herbs
Spicy chicken Gumbo Ya-YaUS$19.00

PIZZA

Smoked salmon and crème fraîcheUS$25.00
- MiniUS$25.00
- MainUS$39.00
Pizza MargheritaUS$16.00
with Italian mozzarella, tomatoes and basil
- MiniUS$16.00
- MainUS$29.00
Cajun spiced shrimp, pancetta and four cheesesUS$22.00
- MiniUS$22.00
- MainUS$35.00

MAIN COURSE SALAD

Grilled vegetable saladUS$54.00
- - Fresh scallopsUS$54.00
- - Zesty lime chicken (Jidori natural)US$39.00
- - Shrimp (Sea of Cortez blue)US$42.00
- - Fresh Icelandic salmonUS$46.00
- -Zesty lime chicken and shrimp - ComboUS$41.00
- -Half LobsterUS$49.00
Cobb salad (lunch only)US$37.00
little gem lettuce, beets, avocado, tomato, eggs, Neuske's bacon, Jidori chicken breast and Pt. Reyes Blue cheese
- -with lobsterUS$50.00
Fresh crab saladUS$27.00
mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes and thousand island dressing
- StarterUS$27.00
- MainUS$49.00

FROM OUR MESQUITE GRILL

* Served with a choice of french fries, mashed potatoes, Mexican rice or white rice.

*India's hamburgerUS$34.00
prime beef, bacon, brie, crispy basil and garlic basil aioli on a sun-dried tomato brioche bun, served with french fries
Wagyu carne asadaUS$48.00
served with Mexican rice, pinto beans and coleslaw
*12 oz. Prime New York steakUS$66.00
brushed with our house steak sauce
*8 oz. center cut filet mignonUS$66.00
brushed with our house steak sauce
*Fresh Icelandic SalmonUS$45.00
*Japanese Wagyu Ribeye Grade A-5US$130.00
- 5 oz.US$130.00
- 10 oz.US$260.00
- 15 oz.US$390.00

MAIN COURSES

Fish and chipsUS$42.00
fresh wild Alaskan cod, shrimp, fresh scallops, calamari, French fries,onion rings and coleslaw
*Fresh wild swordfishUS$45.00
mesquite grilled with lime and herbs or house cajun spices, or oven roasted with butter, capers and white wine
Mesquite grilled natural pork baby back ribsUS$39.00
with Ricky's homemade barbecue sauce served with freshly cut french fries
Shrimp tacos with ortega chili aioli or spicy swordfish tacosUS$39.00
with Mexican rice and pinto beans
Ricky's fried chicken (Jidori natural)US$39.00
choice of boneless white meat or half chicken, served with mashed potatoes, grilled corn and mango chutney
Chicken (Jidori natural) enchiladasUS$36.00
with Mexican rice and pinto beans
*Roasted Australian rack of lambUS$66.00
*Cold seafood platterUS$90.00
1.25 lb. lobster, assorted oysters, tuna tartare, shrimp and crab meat
Hot seafood platterUS$95.00
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$65.00
Lobster ravioli with The Ivy pink sauceUS$45.00
Seafood spaghettiUS$42.00
clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp and calamari
Fusilli with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauceUS$34.00
Classic spaghetti and meatballsUS$35.00

SIDE ORDERS

Grilled vegetables, Onion rings or Organic spinachUS$15.00
Mashed potato or French friesUS$14.00

What 3,565 people are saying

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

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Westside
Californian

Review summary

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Ivy at the Shore is a Santa Monica gem, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The vibrant ambiance boasts ocean views, and the menu features standout dishes like crab cakes and Chilean sea bass. Ideal for special occasions or casual dining, Ivy offers a "truly unique atmosphere" with attentive staff ensuring memorable experiences.

3,565 Reviews

G
Grover
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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James
VIP
Los Angeles
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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 City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 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
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 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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C
Chuck
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious dinners. Chilean sea bass was outstanding. Fried chicken and mashed potatoes was tasty.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was honey and good - and overpriced, but that’s the Ivy ethos. Service was spot-on and the vibe can’t be beat, and it was nice to see the space filled with obvious regulars after all we’ve had to deal with in January. Support your local restaurants!
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Nicole
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in LA. Whether I’m having a casual lunch with a friend to catch up for my wedding lunch (true story), the Ivy is my top choice every time. The staff is unparalleled as is the food and the ambiance. They don’t make restaurants like this anymore!!
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Jim
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful dinner here. Servers were terrific and the food is outstanding. We loved the variety of choices on the menu.
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Frank
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
12:20 pm on a Saturday. Amazing staff they all work off of each other pretty well. I’m sure that restaurant has great culture. Keep it up.
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ANGEL
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The staff makes a difference between customers and discriminates against you
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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 3565 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 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<
Neighbourhood
Santa Monica
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Wed–Fri 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theivyrestaurants.com/
Phone number
(310) 393-3113
Catering
Please contact us for more information.
Private party facilities
Please contact us for more information.

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Ivy at the Shore

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Los Angeles Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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STARTERS

Spicy fresh corn chowderUS$18.00

The best crab cakesUS$27.00

*Tuna TartareUS$27.00

Guacamole and homemade chipsUS$19.00

*Ivy caesar saladUS$20.00

*6 OystersUS$27.00

Fried calamariUS$24.00

Skillet cooked calamariUS$27.00

Shrimp cocktailUS$25.00

Caviar Oscietra, 30 gr.US$165.00

Caviar Siberian Reserve, 14 gr.US$80.00

Fresh musselsUS$25.00

Spicy chicken Gumbo Ya-YaUS$19.00

PIZZA

Smoked salmon and crème fraîcheUS$25.00

Pizza MargheritaUS$16.00

Cajun spiced shrimp, pancetta and four cheesesUS$22.00

MAIN COURSE SALAD

Grilled vegetable saladUS$54.00

Cobb salad (lunch only)US$37.00

Fresh crab saladUS$27.00

FROM OUR MESQUITE GRILL

*India's hamburgerUS$34.00

Wagyu carne asadaUS$48.00

*12 oz. Prime New York steakUS$66.00

*8 oz. center cut filet mignonUS$66.00

*Fresh Icelandic SalmonUS$45.00

*Japanese Wagyu Ribeye Grade A-5US$130.00

MAIN COURSES

Fish and chipsUS$42.00

*Fresh wild swordfishUS$45.00

Mesquite grilled natural pork baby back ribsUS$39.00

Shrimp tacos with ortega chili aioli or spicy swordfish tacosUS$39.00

Ricky's fried chicken (Jidori natural)US$39.00

Chicken (Jidori natural) enchiladasUS$36.00

*Roasted Australian rack of lambUS$66.00

*Cold seafood platterUS$90.00

Hot seafood platterUS$95.00

PASTA

1.25 lb. fresh Eastern lobster with homemade tagliatelle and The Ivy pink sauceUS$65.00

Lobster ravioli with The Ivy pink sauceUS$45.00

Seafood spaghettiUS$42.00

Fusilli with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauceUS$34.00

Classic spaghetti and meatballsUS$35.00

SIDE ORDERS

Grilled vegetables, Onion rings or Organic spinachUS$15.00

Mashed potato or French friesUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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