Since 1977
Our Story
A family restaurant from Los Angeles
What is The Ivy?
The Ivy is a family-owned restaurant group from Los Angeles. Chef Richard Irving and interior designer Lynn von Kersting founded it, and they run it today with their daughter, India Wolfe, and her husband, Ernest Wolfe IV.
There are two restaurants in Southern California, The Ivy on Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles and Ivy at the Shore in Santa Monica, plus our bakery, LA Desserts by The Ivy. The Ivy Dallas opens on the Katy Trail in fall 2027.
We’re not affiliated with The Ivy in London or The Ivy Collection in the UK.
Our history
- 1977
Richard Irving opens LA Desserts, the bakery that still makes The Ivy’s cakes.
- 1980
The Ivy opens at 113 N. Robertson Boulevard in a century-old cottage near Beverly Hills and the Melrose design district.
- 1985
Ivy at the Shore opens at 1535 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, near the pier. The Los Angeles Herald Examiner calls it the restaurant of the year.
- 2026
The Ivy announces its first restaurant outside California, on the Katy Trail in Dallas.
- Fall 2027
The Ivy Dallas is scheduled to open at The Terminal at Katy Trail, 4205 Buena Vista Street.
What The Ivy is known for
The patio
A white picket fence, fringed umbrellas, floral tablecloths and pitchers of fresh roses on every table.
The rooms
Lynn von Kersting designed the cozy dining rooms, filled with antiques and hand-painted pottery.
The food
American and Italian classics that Chef Richard Irving changes with the seasons: The Best Crab Cakes, Bob’s Caesar Salad, Ricky’s Fried Chicken and lobster ravioli with Ivy pink sauce. See the menus and prices.
Hollywood
Since the 1980s The Ivy has been one of Los Angeles’ best-known celebrity spots, famous for power brunches and the photographers waiting outside the fence. It appears in the films The Bodyguard, Get Shorty and Monster-in-Law, and in Entourage, 30 Rock and Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Our restaurants
- The Ivy Since 1980 113 N. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
- Ivy at the Shore Since 1985 1535 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- LA Desserts by The Ivy Our bakery, since 1977 2869 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90037
- The Ivy Dallas Opening fall 2027 4205 Buena Vista St., Dallas, TX
Planning a celebration? Host a private event or order a custom cake.
Good to know
What is The Ivy?
The Ivy is a family-owned restaurant group in Los Angeles, founded by chef Richard Irving and interior designer Lynn von Kersting. It runs The Ivy on Robertson Boulevard (opened 1980), Ivy at the Shore in Santa Monica (1985) and the bakery LA Desserts by The Ivy (1977), and is opening The Ivy Dallas in fall 2027.
Is The Ivy in Los Angeles related to The Ivy in London?
No. The Ivy in Los Angeles and Ivy at the Shore in Santa Monica are independent and family-owned. They are not affiliated with The Ivy in London or The Ivy Collection restaurants in the UK.
Where is The Ivy?
The Ivy is at 113 N. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, near Beverly Hills. Ivy at the Shore is at 1535 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, near the Santa Monica Pier.
Who owns The Ivy?
Founders Richard Irving and Lynn von Kersting own The Ivy and run it with their daughter, India Wolfe, and her husband, Ernest Wolfe IV.
When did The Ivy open?
The Ivy on Robertson Boulevard opened in 1980. The family’s bakery, LA Desserts, dates to 1977, and Ivy at the Shore opened in 1985.
What is The Ivy famous for?
Its flower-filled patio behind a white picket fence, roses on every table, hand-painted pottery and American classics like The Best Crab Cakes. Since the 1980s it has been one of Los Angeles’ best-known celebrity spots, and it appears in films such as The Bodyguard, Get Shorty and Monster-in-Law.
How do I make a reservation at The Ivy?
Book online at theivy.com/the-ivy/ or theivy.com/ivy-at-the-shore/, or call The Ivy at 310-274-8303 or Ivy at the Shore at 310-393-3113.
Can I host a private event at The Ivy?
Yes. Both restaurants host private events, including birthdays, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, corporate gatherings and weddings. See the Private Events page to start planning.
Is The Ivy opening in Dallas?
Yes. The Ivy Dallas is scheduled to open in fall 2027 at The Terminal at Katy Trail, 4205 Buena Vista St., Dallas. India Wolfe and Ernest Wolfe IV will run it.