The Ivy - Seattle

The Ivy - Seattle reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Derek

   Palm Springs1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Had a great dinner at The Ivy. The espresso martini was on point—smooth and just the right amount of sweet. The pork lumpia was super crispy, and that “crack dipping sauce” was next level. Loved that they were playing hip-hop—it gave the place a cool, laid-back vibe. Shoutout to Chris at the bar, he was awesome.
   

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   John

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Exceptional A5 wagyu and a truly welcoming atmosphere! The bartender's friendliness added a special touch the evening, making for an overall fantastic time. I highly recommend checking it out.
   

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   Satya

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I had an incredible dining experience at The Ivy Seattle. The atmosphere was elegant yet welcoming, and the service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and timely. The Japanese A5 Wagyu nigiri was the absolute standout. It melted in my mouth with a buttery richness that was truly unforgettable. The lumpia was crispy and flavorful, and the truffle linguine had just the right balance—not too rich, making it easy to enjoy. When we first arrived, the restaurant was a bit cold, but the staff quickly accommodated us and ensured we were comfortable, which I really appreciated. Overall, a fantastic experience with exceptional food and service. I’ll definitely be coming back!
   

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   Amin

   New York City4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   Out of a quite a few menu items. What we were able to order was not great. Appreciate the free cheesecake, but it wasn’t enough to salvage a pretty bad dinner experience.
   

   The Ivy - SeattleResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Amin, We sincerely apologize for your experience, and we truly appreciate your feedback. It’s disappointing to hear that your meal didn’t meet your expectations, and we completely understand your frustration. Please know that we’ve been working hard to address several issues and are in the process of leveling up our service to provide a better experience for all of our guests. As a gesture of goodwill, we’d love to offer you a complimentary dinner experience on us. Please let us know when you'd like to come in, and we’ll ensure you have a much better experience. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to make it right!
   

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   Anne Marie

   London1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   This place is working out the kinks but has potential. When we arrived, there was a small confusion over our table that had us waiting an extra ~8 mins. The host, having referred us to the bar to wait, immediately comped our drinks, and welcomed us warmly. Very nice of him to do. The menu is compelling, and the food is good, but the service and sticker price were hard to get over. There was one server for the whole of the dining room, which is untenable when your menu is small plates. (She was very pleasant and as attentive as she could be.) Also, the kitchen/ runner needs to be as inventive as the Asian fusion menu in their process if they are to serve a dinner of edamame, nigiri, and pasta in the right order. The edamame came out cold and immediately before a plate of hot pasta. The nigiri, which we expected as an appetizer, came out last, and 2 of the pieces were noticeably smaller than the others at ~$5.25 per piece. Portions are small, so we hung around longer for a final roll order. Even with an adequate number of servers, the kitchen needs to change what it's doing today to deliver on the dining experience that the menu is promising. I hope this restaurant makes it. The location and decor are great, and if properly staffed and served well, the menu could be a great draw. But in it's 4th month of operation, it's not the best dining experience that Ballard has to offer, and it's price point really demands that it get there.
   

   The Ivy - SeattleResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We apologize for the issues with your visit, including the table confusion, timing of dishes, and service. We understand how frustrating this can be and are working to improve our processes to ensure a smoother experience. As a gesture of goodwill, we’d love to offer you a complimentary meal. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you the improvements we’re making. Please let us know when you'd like to visit, and we’ll ensure a much better experience. Thank you again for your understanding and support! Your feedback helps us grow.
   

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   Corey

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   After a few bad valentines day experiences, we decided to break tradition of at home meals and give this spot a try. Given it's valentines day, we expected a bit of chaos and wait times, so we didn't go in with high expectations. Despite the wait for a table, they took good care of us with plenty of champagne and went out of their way to make up for any issues that night - so a big shoutout to the manager for all he did! The food was a special preset menu and was delicious! Can't wait to go back and try their usual menu, the burger looks outstanding.
   

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   Folmer

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 6 February 2025

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

   Great food and service! We have wanted to go for a while and had out of town guests, so it was the perfect opportunity to try it. We will go back again!
   

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   James

   Seattle1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 1 February 2025

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

   This is a pretty cool spot in Ballard with a chill vibe. The menu is limited but seemed eclectic enough for us to try this place out for a friend's birthday on a Friday night. The cocktails were really good. But this particular evening they were out of shrimp, hamachi, pork lumpia, and beef lumpia. We got the edamame and settled for veggie lumpia to start, both of which were great. If you're not a fan of salmon on top of the items not available, the menu gets even more limited. We settled on crab cakes, burgers, and pasta. All were good, but we were bummed out there wasn't more to choose from. The service was a bit slow, but the staff was super friendly and the atmosphere inviting so we were content to be patient. If we'd known the menu would be so limited that night, we probably would've canceled our reservation. Not the stellar first experience, but looking forward to trying them out again when everything is in stock.
   

   The Ivy - SeattleResponded 3 days ago

   We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience of being out of several items during your visit. We understand how frustrating that can be and regret that it affected your dining experience. We are actively working to ensure that these shortages don't happen again in the future. As a gesture of goodwill, we’d like to offer you a complimentary meal. Please let us know when you'd like to visit again, and we’ll make sure your next experience is much more enjoyable. Thank you for your understanding! Eric please send us a note on our website if you would like to take us up on our offer.
   

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   Devyn

   Seattle1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 1 February 2025

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

   Service was awful. They served us dishes to share without serving spoons, rarely saw our server. We ordered the sampler and each food item came out 20 min apart. Wouldn’t go back
   

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    Sal VIP

    Seattle26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 January 2025

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

    Food and service were amazing. If you have a chance to experience the taco Tuesday…you should make a reservation asap!
    

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