The Ivy is the perfect place for summer dining

Tucked along a leafy stretch of North Robertson Boulevard, The Ivy remains one of Los Angeles’ most recognizable celebrity dining institutions. Beyond the paparazzi flashes and bougainvillea-covered patio, the restaurant feels distinctly old Hollywood.

The Ivy leans heavily into romantic cottage aesthetics with overflowing flowers, mismatched china, white picket accents, and cozy indoor dining rooms filled with art and vintage touches. The patio is sunny during the day and softly glowing at night, creating the kind of setting where long lunches easily turn into afternoon cocktails.

The menu blends upscale comfort food with classic California cuisine with standout favorites including the lobster ravioli, famous grilled vegetable salad, crab cakes, and herb-roasted chicken. The extensive raw bar includes oysters, tuna tartare, shrimp cocktail, crab claws and a classic caviar service. Pizzas include a margherita, smoked salmon and crème fraiche and a four cheese and cajun shrimp pie. Housemade salads include lobster tagliatelle, tomato mozzarella fusilli, seafood spaghetti and spaghetti and meatballs. Mains include wild swordfish, fish and chips, roasted rack of lamb, lobster tacos, lobster club sandwich, fried chicken, shrimp tacos, chicken enchiladas, Wagyu carne asada, BBQ pork ribs, pork chops and a variety of grilled beef.

Desserts feel appropriately decadent for Beverly Hills dining with a large variety to choose from. Diners can choose from an espresso martini affogato, hot pecan with praline gelato, matcha affogato, profiteroles, chocolate cake, coconut cake, key lime pie, banana split, apple tarte tatin, brownie with vanilla gelato, organic berries, sorbet, gelato and chocolate chip cookies.

Service at The Ivy is relaxed and attentive with friendly staff. What ultimately makes The Ivy endure is not simply celebrity sightings or Beverly Hills prestige, but its ability to create escapism. Dining feels cinematic, glamorous and stylish while being comfortable and inviting. In a city constantly chasing the next trend, The Ivy succeeds by staying committed to its signature charm.

The Ivy is located at 113 N. Robertson Blvd, reservations at 310.274.8303.