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The Ivy

 

Where the Hollywood elite meet to eat

  • Address: 113 N. Robertson Blvd. [ map ]

    Cross Street: 3rd St.

    Neighborhood: West Hollywood

    Phone: (310) 274-8303

    Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-11pm; Fri 11:30am-11:30pm; Sat 11am-11:30pm; Sun 10:30am-11pm

    Type: American

  • Cost: $$$$

    Features: Celeb, Industry Scene, Patio, Outdoors, Reservations Needed, Romantic, Special Occasion

    Parking: Valet

    Tips: Going solely to spot a celeb? Lunchtime is best, any day of the week.

One of LA's most intense power-meal spots is also one of its prettiest.

The utterly charming patio, bordered by a white picket fence, is just one of the down-home design elements, created by co-owner/designer Lynn von Kersting, masquerading the fact that this is anything but a casual joint. Celebs come here to be photographed by the always-lurking paparazzi; Industry folks cut deals that they want everyone in town to know about. Roses bloom everywhere, the chintz upholstery is lovely and the plates are hand-painted. From the kitchen come large, pricey portions of California-ized Americana—Caesar salad, crab cakes, savory meatloaf, succulent Cajun prime rib, black-pepper shrimp, lobster omelet, Louisiana soft-shell crab and even a bang-up burger. The lobster omelet Co-owner Richard Irving, who also owns L.A. Desserts, started out as a patissier; his desserts, from the chocolate-chip cookies and homemade ice cream to the tarte Tatin, are divine.
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I SAW NICOLE RICHIE HERE

Posted 05/04/08 01:19PM PDT by

this place is really nice the food is great i also set next to a celeb who i really luv made my day

Posted 02/01/08 10:58AM PST by darrell bullock

This is the place for excellent food and interesting company !!!

Posted 07/25/07 04:17AM PDT by Phil Lawanson

This is the place for excellent food and interesting company !!!

Posted 07/25/07 04:17AM PDT by Phil Lawanson

I agree, mike. the place to see and be seen.

Posted 07/17/07 11:21AM PDT by joe

this is a great place to go sight-seeing for celebrities.

Posted 07/17/07 11:20AM PDT by mike