Ivy Restaurant

There are many great things I can say about this restaurant. I actually chose this restaurant as a surprise location for my girlfriend and I to dine at. I saw this restaurant online and its description of "a restaurant that used to be a Catholic chapel." This sounded too good to pass up on. As we entered it definitely was well above my expectations and looking at my girlfriend, she was in awe of the beautiful restaurant (as was I). A very romantic and upscale setting, our waiter was very nice and patient. The food was fairly portioned and we both enjoyed our meals. We would definitely recommend this place for anniversaries and special events, or even if you want to check out a cool and unique restaurant. It's definitely worth checking out just for the setting alone. You won't be disappointed :)

Food was okay but my fiance ordered the jambalaya. Which the server didn't informed us that it was super spicy. The menu it self didn't indicate that either. I reserve my time online and reconfirmed the following day and ask for a food seat.. they informed me that anywhere we sit there will be great views. Which sure that was true but could of placed us by the fireplace seating, but they did not. A great touch to our dinner was when the server after dinner provided us with a free Crème brûlée and wished us a great anniversary.

The Lobster roll and Truffle burger were great. The service was great. But when ANY place charges me almost 3% to use my credit card…..I WILL NOT RETURN. That is a cost of doing business. My husband and I are very generous tippers (20-25%) and adding a charge for credit card usage is just wrong. Enough!! I loved you food and service but won’t be back due to the ticky-tack charge.

We had a family dinner at the Ivy for a party of over 20 people. They were able to accommodate us without having to book a separate room or to do an event and limited menu, with 48 hours notice, which was a plus. My grandmother was able to have the family dinner she wanted for her birthday. The menus are very nice, as they are lit and make for easier reading. The selections were nice, and everything was reasonably priced. The restaurant has a very unique esthetic, which added to the experience. Our party had a combination of items from the menu, including crab cakes, lamb chops, pasta, and, of course, the ribeye steak. Everyone was pleased with their selections' taste and portion size. Lastly, their service was top tier. The staff took great care of our party, even including the kids. We were able to have a beautiful group photo to end the night. We will certainly be back, just as a smaller party to have a more intimate meal. I highly recommend giving Ivy a try. You won't be disappointed!

Seated under the tent in a comfy booth in the middle of Hale street, we had lunch at Ivy. All the staff were so nice and we got two visits from the owner to make sure everything was satisfactory. I had the shrimp and watermelon salad with arugula and feta while my friend devoured the Cajun chicken pasta. The bread was warm and crusty with a sweeter flavored butter to get us started. I washed this special meal down with a perfectly madeMoscow Mule. What a superb lunch!!

Enjoyed a quiet afternoon in the bar of this classy and historic location. 7 beer taps representing a nice variety of styles, one was international. The truffle burger was superb, with good quality grind and cooked just how requested. The squash ravioli was delicious, rich, with a creamy sauce and bursting with flavour. It was a quiet afternoon, but we were very well taken care of by the attentive staff and will definitely be returning soon. There's a definite eerie charm to the surroundings and the stained glass with religious elements make it a unique outing.