Juniper & Ivy

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   Olga

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined today

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

   Great service, food and wine! Celebrated my bday and enjoyed the little touches such as a menu with happy birthday on it and a desert at the end.
   

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   Sherry

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   My date and I were in town for a night at the theater and chose Juniper & Ivy as our destination dining experience and it did not disappoint! Everything was absolutely outstanding!!! The atmosphere was a designer's delight! Every detail was well appointed. The servers were prompt, polite and knowledgeable. Juniper & Ivy deserves another Michelin star!!! Before we were half way through our meal, my date and I agreed we would come back without seeing a show! That's how amazing the food and service was. By the way, we drove over a 100 miles for this date night and plan to do it again just to experience more of Chef Kinsella's carefully curated cuisine. We ordered from top to bottom the Wagyu Butter Biscuit- the presentation alone was so worth it. I will not spoil the surprise. The MOONROCK Oysters were divine! The pork belly skewers with its banana ketchup glaze were so good we placed a second order of those!!! OMG! And finally for the main event we had the Whole Fried Fish -a rose snapper that was truly a work of art in terms of presentation and the succulent texture and flavor of the fish. My date and I kept our dessert choice light and chose the Creamsicle Sorbet. It too was a work of art and the perfect culinary sensation to complete the most magnificent dining experience.
   

   Juniper & IvyResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your wonderful dining experience with us, Sherry. We are delighted to know that you and your date enjoyed every aspect of your visit, from the ambiance and service to the exquisite dishes prepared by our talented culinary team. It brings us great joy to create memorable evenings for our guests, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Juniper & Ivy for another exceptional dining journey.
   

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   Michelle VIP

   Orange County8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We enjoyed Juniper & Ivy while we were in town for a conference. Our server Kevin was wonderful. He recommend the best wine and some amazing dishes. The meals were so creative and full of flavor. Lot's of fun appetizers to share. We had so much fun a couple of us came back the next night and tried some new dishes.
   

   Juniper & IvyResponded today

   Michelle, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visits to Juniper & Ivy. We take pride in our innovative cuisine and exceptional service, and we're thrilled that Kevin's recommendations added to your fantastic dining experience. Thank you for choosing our restaurant, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
   

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   Spencer

   London15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Another enjoyable visit to our favourite restaurant in San Diego. Interesting new menu options and the escargot and fried oyster special was superb.
   

   Juniper & IvyResponded today

   Spencer, thank you for your continued patronage and kind words about our restaurant. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the new menu offerings and the special escargot and fried oyster dish. Your positive feedback means a great deal to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional dining experience.
   

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   Natalie Marie VIP

   Austin1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Everything was exceptional from the hostesses, to service from the waitstaff, to food, cocktails, management, ambience, etc. The culinary cuisine was truly outstanding. Michelin star worthy. Great vibes, busy, trendy, and offers valet.
   

   Juniper & IvyResponded 2 days ago

   Natalie - It was a pleasure speaking with you last evening. Glad you enjoyed the environment, service and food...especially the pork belly skewer. We hope to host you again in the future.
   

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   Valerie

   Los Angeles7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   First time here, and it didn't disappoint. Everything was delicious and my 10 year old enjoyed the blue fin role, steak tar tar and asparagus and mushroom risotto. We all gave it two thumbs up.
   

   Juniper & IvyResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Valerie! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your time with us. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We're glad that you found the blue fin steak tar tar, blue fin roll, and risotto delicious. We strive to make every visit enjoyable for all our guests, and your feedback is a great motivation for us. We look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   ML

   San Diego3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Highly recommend-Great experience! Diverse menu with lots of sampling/sharing items, and everything very well prepared! Attire from nice jeans to business dressy works here. Delicious flavors, lots of locally sourced, super variety of cuisine (kafta to crudo!). Server Kevin was helpful, patient and knowledgeable.
   

   Juniper & IvyResponded today

   Thank you so much, ML, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us, from the diverse menu offerings to the attentive service provided by Kevin. Your kind words about the delicious flavors and locally-sourced ingredients truly made our day. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
   

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   George VIP

   Cleveland30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   My wife and I enjoyed a great dinner at Juniper & Ivy. We shared some small plates, and the moonrock oysters, kanpachi, and bluefin crudo were standouts.
   

   Juniper & IvyResponded 2 days ago

   George - We're delighted to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your dinner at Juniper & Ivy. It's fantastic to know that our standout dishes like the oysters, kanpachi, and bluefin hit the spot for you. We hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious meals and experiences.
   

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   Chris

   Sacramento1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Jordan was a wonderful server and answered all of our questions. I'm not a win drinker but was interested in what would pair with a dish, the sommelier didn't return as he said - maybe its because I ordered a cocktail to get started. We ordered a cappuccino that was on the check but never brought out to us. We weren't too incredibly concerned and let it be. My wife and I don't normally eat somewhere this nice, so I'm happy I wasn't turned away for wearing shorts & hoodie while on a beer trip to San Diego. The highlight for me was the oyster sisig - I almost ordered another dish!
   

   Juniper & IvyResponded 4 days ago

   Chris, thank you for visiting Juniper and Ivy. We are delighted that Jordan provided excellent service and that you enjoyed the oyster sisig. We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for all guests, and we regret that there were a few lapses in service during your visit. Your feedback allows us to improve, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide you with an exceptional dining experience.
   

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    CristinaRG VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

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

    The drinks are tiny! We ordered martinis and they were incredibly small. Feels cheap for such a fancy place. Otherwise the food is delicious and service is great!
    

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