Ivy at the Shore
Pico Neighborhood Association, Santa Monica
Restaurant in Santa Monica, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ivy at the Shore is a good Santa Monica pick when atmosphere, ease, and group-friendly coastal dining matter more than a chef-led or award-driven meal. Use it for lunch, casual celebrations, or a relaxed dinner near the water; cross-shop if cuisine specificity or quiet conversation is the priority.
About Ivy at the Shore
Ivy at the Shore is a Santa Monica venue with direct planning basics: it is closed Monday and open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM. The dress code is smart casual, so it is best approached as a polished but not overly formal Santa Monica outing.
Because details about cuisine, menu format, pricing, chef, awards, and service style are not available, it is best evaluated by its basics: name, city, hours, and dress code. For a broader dining plan, pair the decision with Pearl's Santa Monica restaurants guide rather than expecting one listing to answer every preference.
Choose it for Santa Monica convenience, not a tasting-menu agenda
Ivy at the Shore is easiest to consider when the priority is a Santa Monica venue with simple hours and a smart casual expectation. It should not be framed around claims about a specific cuisine, named chef, award signal, or structured menu format. Without those details, the value case rests on practical planning information rather than a culinary hook.
Timing is simple: the venue is closed Monday and open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM. If the plan includes other stops before or after, use Pearl's Santa Monica bars guide to build around it.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Ivy at the Shore if the group wants a Santa Monica option with smart casual dress and broad Tuesday-through-Sunday hours. Cross-shop if the decision depends on a specific cuisine, a published price point, a quieter room, or a more defined occasion style, as those details are not available. Other named options to compare include Blue Plate Taco, Shoreside, The Georgian Room, Sirena, and La Serenata de Garibaldi.
For visitors planning a broader stay, Ivy at the Shore can be considered as one part of a Santa Monica itinerary. Match it with Pearl's Santa Monica hotels guide if the visit is part of a full day in the city.
Planning details
- Location
- 1535 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- theivyrestaurants.com
- Phone
- +13103933113
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ivy at the Shore reads as a neighborhood institution rather than a showpiece: California coastal dining that privileges setting, ease, and social utility. The dining room feels inhabited, populated by regulars who, in effect, set the rhythm of service and conversation. Its Ocean Avenue address means the light and mood shift as the day moves toward evening, giving the room a quietly scenic quality without theatricality. The overall effect is relaxed and classic — familiar to locals, reassuring to first-time visitors, and more interested in comfort and continuity than in chasing the latest concept.
Best For
This is a place built around repeat visits and local life, making it a natural choice for neighborhood meals with friends, after-work meetups, and business dinners where steadiness matters. The description positions Ivy at the Shore as a default gathering point for Santa Monica’s professional and creative class, so it suits groups that want reliable tables and a predictable, comfortable menu. Brunch and evening service both feel appropriate here: the room’s proximity to the water and the shifting late-afternoon light help set a convivial tone for multiple occasions.
Ordering Tips
The venue emphasizes familiarity and consistency, so stick to reliable menu choices rather than looking for radical reinterpretations. Regulars prize a menu that doesn’t require relearning, and staff who recognize repeat guests smooth the experience; consider calling ahead to secure a table if you want a particular time. Time your visit for late afternoon or early evening if you want to see how the Pacific light alters the room’s atmosphere. For groups, plan on a straightforward, crowd-pleasing meal rather than an experimental tasting.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, flower-filled dining room with a tropical Tommy Bahama aesthetic, cozy and relaxing with heat lamps on the patio for evening comfort.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1535 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Planning details
Location
1535 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Shoreside, Notable alternative
- Blue Plate Taco, Notable alternative
- Sirena, Notable alternative
- The Georgian Room, Notable alternative
- La Serenata de Garibaldi, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Shoreside is the closest comparison for a reader who mainly wants Santa Monica ease near the coast. Choose Ivy at the Shore when the group wants a more familiar, social room; choose Shoreside when the decision is more about a simple beach-area meal with fewer occasion expectations.
Blue Plate Taco is the better value-minded alternative if the group wants a clearer casual format. La Serenata de Garibaldi is the better cross-shop when the meal needs a stronger cuisine identity. Ivy at the Shore makes more sense when the setting and group comfort outweigh a specific food brief.
For a more dressed-up night, The Georgian Room is the stronger occasion play. Sirena is worth comparing if the priority is a different room and a more destination-style feel. Ivy at the Shore remains the easy-booking, flexible Santa Monica choice rather than the splurge-first one.
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Compare Ivy at the Shore
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy at the Shore | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Shoreside | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Blue Plate Taco | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Sirena | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| The Georgian Room | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| La Serenata de Garibaldi | Santa Monica | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Ivy at the Shore accommodate groups?
Group-specific details are not available. Ivy at the Shore is in Santa Monica, follows a smart casual dress code, is closed Monday, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM. For larger parties, check directly with the venue before planning around it. The Georgian Room is another option to compare.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ivy at the Shore?
The hours run Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM, with the venue closed Monday. Specific meal-period details are not available, so choose timing based on the hours and check directly with the venue for current service details. The Georgian Room is another option to compare.
What should a first-timer know about Ivy at the Shore?
First-timers should know the basics: Ivy at the Shore is in Santa Monica, the dress code is smart casual, it is closed Monday, and it is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM. Details about cuisine, pricing, chef, awards, and menu format are not available.
Is Ivy at the Shore good for a special occasion?
It may work if the basics fit your plans: Santa Monica location, smart casual dress, and Tuesday-through-Sunday hours from 9 AM to 9 PM. More specific occasion details, private dining information, and service style are not available. For another option, compare The Georgian Room.
What are alternatives to Ivy at the Shore?
Other named options to compare include Shoreside, The Georgian Room, Blue Plate Taco, Sirena, and La Serenata de Garibaldi. Because detailed distinctions are not available, compare current hours, menus, dress codes, and other planning details directly before choosing.
