Juniper & Ivy

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   Ruben

   VIP

   San Diego

   27 reviews

   2.0

   27 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   This has been a solid establishment for years but it’s drifting away from what once was fine dinning. Service was bleak we had to serve our wine , water was never topped off, and 2 courses came at the same time . Also main course was served while my date was in bathroom- obviously getting cold. The short rib - main dish was very overdone tasted like cardboard with sauce. This is not the first time we experienced this level of disappointment. The attention to details in the menu and ingredients it’s long gone I think it’s time to take a long break.
   

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   Donna

   VIP

   Upstate NY

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   This was one of the best meals we have ever had! The food and presentation was outstanding! Kudos to Chef Kinsella for his unique preparation of classic dishes!
   

   Juniper & IvyResponded 1 day ago

   Donna, thank you for dining with us at Juniper and Ivy. We are delighted that you enjoyed your exceptional experience, and we appreciate your kind words about Chef Kinsella's culinary talents. Your positive feedback means a great deal to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
   

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   David

   Orange County

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The taste of food is alright, but value wise? Definitely not. 160$ for 4 course, I taste a lot of sand in the oysters. I am not a picky person, but for this price, I expect something better. The short rib was good, very creamy sauce. The desert Black Forest cake was pretty creative, but tasted average. Just a cake. If the whole meal is around 100$ I’d say it’s worth it. But 160$/person (no beverages or alcohol ordered) it’s kinda overpriced.
   

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   Justin

   VIP

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Best dining experience in Southern California hands down!
   

   Juniper & IvyResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for your kind words, Justin. We are thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional dining experience with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Juniper and Ivy soon.
   

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   Anne

   San Diego

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Food was pricy but delicious and unique. Went early and had to wait for our reservation even though it was almost empty. Food came out quickly but our waiter didn’t come over for 40-45 minutes. Wanted more wine and dessert but waited too long so got dessert somewhere else. The rest of the staff was excellent.
   

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   Susan

   VIP

   San Francisco

   81 reviews

   5.0

   81 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Our server was amazing. The food was amazing. The design of the restaurant was amazing. Kudos!
   

   Juniper & IvyResponded 4 days ago

   Susan, thank you for your kind words and positive experience! We truly appreciate your patronage and are delighted to know you enjoyed every aspect of your visit. It brings us great joy to provide exceptional service, cuisine, and ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
   

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   Maritza

   San Diego

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   My First time eating here and my over all experience was amazing. My first thought was “wow the plates are very small I’m not going to get full” however, as the server was bringing out the food the portion got bigger. The taste of each food was delicious and crafted to perfection. My taste buds and stomach were very happy. Definitely coming back.
   

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   Juniper & IvyResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you, Maritza, for your positive review! We're thrilled that our culinary team was able to craft delightful dishes that tantalized your taste buds. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we're delighted that you had an amazing dining experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon at Juniper and Ivy.
   

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   Kristi

   VIP

   Washington DC

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Great restaurant, if very noisy. Our waiter was awesome, food was delicious. Would definitely go back.
   

   Juniper & IvyResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for the five-star rating. We're glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to have you dine with us again soon.
   

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   Paul

   New York City

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Excellent food. Not too loud and very nice casual ambience.
   

   Juniper & IvyResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for dining with us at Juniper and Ivy, Paul. We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear you enjoyed the excellent food and casual ambiance. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all our guests, and your kind words motivate us to continue delivering exceptional service.
   

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    Davi

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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

    I had a phenomenal experience at Juniper and Ivy. I made a reservation for my wife’s birthday and once I got there they had valet service for 15$ which for Downtown SD isn’t bad at all. Upon arriving we waited at a very nice, comfortable lounge area by the bar while our table got ready. Once we were seated the server Andrew gave us greeted us phenomenally, remembered the request I made upon making the reservation and fulfilled it expertly. I had initially checked the restaurant’s menu online to have what I wanted to order planned and my only critique is that there was a good amount of menu items in the website that either weren’t available or had different prices however I still rated them 5 stars because all the issues I had related to the website were smoothly resolved by both the manager and the server which easily removed all potential problems both regarding price and the availability of menu items. The food was just as good as the service and I would highly recommend anyone visiting San Diego or looking for a quality dining experience. The price is on the high side but I refuse to call it expensive because the amount you pay is on par with the experience you receive and I will absolutely be dining there again in the future. In conclusion 10/10 to Juniper and Ivy and a special shoutout to the server Andrew and to Whatever manager was on the floor the night of 20Dec2024.
    

    Juniper & IvyResponded 4 days ago

    Davi, we are delighted to learn about your phenomenal experience with us at Juniper and Ivy. Your kind words regarding our service, particularly Andrew's exceptional efforts, are truly appreciated. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience, and it brings us great joy to know that we succeeded in making your wife's birthday celebration a special occasion. Thank you for your patronage, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
    

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