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Great food... lots of small plates and wine too choose from. The service was great! Lots of seating and the food arrived in a timely manner.
We were a group of 7 who were celebrating a birthday.
We were seated in a corner and seating could have been better. But food and service was spot on. Because of our group size we got to try a lot of appetizers and really enjoyed the food. - bruschetta (avacado, salmon lox and mozzarella) - aranchini - lamb meatballs - pesto chicken flatbread All of them were great
Some of the best food I have ever had in Scottsdale.
A place I would 100% come back to or recommend. Gorgeous restaurant and friendly staff.
Awesome Atmosphere Great Food! Hard to get in must make a
Awesome Atmosphere Great Food! Hard to get in must make a reservation in advance Love the Bar
The ambiance is perfect for a date night, offering just the
The ambiance is perfect for a date night, offering just the right mix of fancy vibes and amazing food. We enjoyed the bruschetta flight and crispy Brussels sprouts, along with the lasagna. The service was excellent, making the experience even better.
Wonderful food, wonderful service, wonderful atmosphere.
Mediterranean style food with a California flare. I requested a quiet table and they accommodated me and me and my friends had a wonderful evening catching up. It was perfect. Five stars
Olive & Ivy is such a cute place! Our server was wonderful
Olive & Ivy is such a cute place! Our server was wonderful and friendly. We loved the food, we had the salmon and sea bass and both were incredible; the drinks were amazing as well.
Olive and Ivy is such a great place to get cocktails with
Olive and Ivy is such a great place to get cocktails with the girls or go on a dreamy dinner date. I loved the appetizers--I got the grilled artichoke hearts sans dairy (although a little too lemony) and the hummus and flatbread minus dairy. I could eat multiple plates of it for days. It was tricky for finding a more reasonably priced entree since a lot of the flatbreads and bruschetta had dairy all over it. I ended up getting the margarita flatbread with no dairy so it was just bread (which was tasty) and sauce. The waiter also didn't quite understand the dairy allergy but was super kind about it. The drinks at Olive and Ivy are some of my favorites due to how creative they are. I got a passion fruit mocktail this time and absolutely loved the flavors, presentation, and how summery it was. The sparkling Rose Paloma was also an absolute delight and could have had multiples of that. Overall delicious and 4 stars for those without allergies. For those with dairy allergies, however, I'd stick to apps and drinks only. [my allergies never factor into the overall rating of the restaurant. I just make notes for others who may also be dairy-free and bring awareness]
uppon my return to this restaurant my opinion of this place
uppon my return to this restaurant my opinion of this place went from not so good to amazing!! I had the cheeseburger and tomato soup and they were delicious and cooked to perfection...the waiter was extremely attentive and nice! this is one of my favorite places to go to in Scottsdale for food and ambiance
Great ambiance, food was good, nice selection of wine.
Service wasn't perfect but they acknowledged it at the end of our meal. They made my 3 yo a buttered pasta that wasn't on the menu and it was delish. We appreciated that they were accommodating in a very adult restaurant.
Everything was amazing from start to finish! I had my
Everything was amazing from start to finish! I had my friend in town visiting and we went and had an amazing dinner at Olive and Ivy on Saturday! The ambiance, decor, every detail is so beautiful. The food was amazing. We tried 3 small plates (lamb meatballs, Arancini and Brussel sprouts) And then for entrees seabass was to die for. But what even more added to the overall experience was our waitress Kat. One of the funnest and sweetest waitresses I've ever had! I'll be back soon to take out a friend for her bday and I hope Kat will be working that night!
Experience
Wonderful experience! Thank you, Shelby, for great attentiveness and pleasant personality. Met Stephanie, the Manager, and she was welcoming. The food was absolutely amazing!
Special spot, great food
Hi😊, Kat our server was fabulous! The food was amazing, sea bass, free bread with basil, chicken scallopini, homemade marinara sauce, ambiance was special, usually never write a review. We were traveling from northern New Mexico drove 20 minutes from our hotel, well….worth the drive, margarita & martini hit the spot,👍🏼
Always a nice experience
We visited this restaurant every time we come to Scottsdale. You will need a reservation. I had the lasagna this time and it was wonderful.
Great Ambiance
Great overall dining experience. Food was superb, outstanding service, reasonably priced and a very lively environment. It gets a little loud in there so if you are looking for a quiet dinner this is not the place.
NOT for couples. Only for large loud groups of 8.
This is a very loud restaurant that frequently hosts large parties of 8 or more which burdens servers who end up ignoring couples. Service was slow, and table placement poor. Food quality fair. Would not recommend at this time unless you are a party of 6-8 or larger.
A good lunch…
We had lunch there earlier this week. They have a great location next to the canal in Old Town Scottsdale. The restaurant is very nice with great outdoor seating. The lunch menu is very good with adequate selection. Their bar drinks including wine provide a great selection. The drinks and the food were properly prepared and very tasty. The only issue was that service was very slow, despite the restaurant not being particularly busy. Their prices are somewhat high, making me think they need to improve service in order to provide the highest value.
Yummy food
A great place to dine in. Whether you're into a full course or just to grab a bite, you are in the right spot. I was at Scottdale Fashion Square with a friend of mine for shopping and made up our mind to go for something different, so after surfing online we picked up this restaurant. The place was almost fully packed when we arrived and had to wait for 15 minutes to be seated. There are indoor and outdoor seating at the patio. The hostess and the server Helena were do professional and courteous. The food was so delicious, so a big salute to the chef. Highley recommended if you're in Phoenix.
Great location
It was our first time at Olive & Ivy. We had Sam as our server who was wonderful and informative. The restaurant was busy with large groups and loud. My friends had the Braised Short Ribs and Lasagna and we shared the bruschetta appetizer. Overall, food was good but service was better.
Offers An Enticing & Unforgettable Culinary Experience.
Olive & Ivy, in the heart of Scottsdale, offers a delightful melange of flavorful Mediterranean cuisine nestled along the scenic waterfront. The restaurant's outdoor dining features: a charming patio, lush gardens and the water which provides a perfect backdrop. The menu celebrates an array of Mediterranean delights that include: Bruschetta variants, Braised Short Rib, Veal & Spinach Ravioli, Grilled Lamb Chops and more. My choice included a delicious trio of Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Pacific Sea Bass and for my sweet tooth: Spanish Creme Brulee. Olive & Ivy offers an enticing & unforgettable culinary experience.
Mark Anthony was fantastic! We arrived with a party of 9
Mark Anthony was fantastic! We arrived with a party of 9 and were seated within 5 minutes. Mark Anthony took time to engage with us and explain menu items. Food presentation was inviting. Hot food was hot, and all food was flavorful. Thank you.
First Time for Lunch and Loved It!
We've been here several times for dinner, but a change in the starting time for our ball game opened a new lunch experience. We always love the patio seating because it is much quieter for conversation. The food is excellent. Our server, Andrew, was exceptional. The whole canal area is perfect for a stroll before or after.
Excellent food, great service.
Sea bass was perfect. They split dishes for us, which was super nice. Brussel sprouts were wonderful too.
Always great food, service is awesome and wonderful
Always great food, service is awesome and wonderful ambience. On a nice day nothing beats the patio, great people watching.
Very nice
Beautiful setting, lovely grapefruit mojito, delicious filet and tasty ribs, but the Sancerre was too sweet for our palates. Service was excellent!
Olive & Ivy took me to a realm of romance and captured my
Olive & Ivy took me to a realm of romance and captured my heart. This restaurant is stunning! The decor, soft lighting and flickering candles set the mood perfectly for a cozy dining experience. I wanted something small since I was mainly there to enjoy some wine (i love a place that offers a 9 oz pour) so I decided on the black truffle arancini which was served over the best marinara sauce ever! I ended the night with a warm butterscotch cream cake which was nothing less than amazing. It came with a scoop of vanilla bean gelato on top that melted perfectly together. Dan made me a yummy espresso martini to pair with dessert and it was just the cherry on top. i would highly recommend this place for date night or a girls night out!
Every bite is packed full of flavor.
The lights are dimmed and perfect for intimate settings. Drinks took a while, but were well worth the wait. We were there for a special event, celebratory card on the table and all, but aside from that, nothing special like a complimentary dessert. Not sure if they forgot or not, but my mom wasn't happy that it wasn't as special of a celebration as it could have been.
Great service! We were told it was going to be a 1-2 hour
Great service! We were told it was going to be a 1-2 hour wait for a server, or we could sit outside and order up at the counter which we did and were totally fine with. As we got up to get in line to order a nice waiter stopped us and asked us if we would like to have a server. The food was great, this was the best spicy marg I've ever had in my life. The place is beautiful too!
The wait here is always long.
... make a reservation if you can! We popped in for lunch on a Friday and sat at the bar to avoid the hour wait. The bar tenders were attentive and friendly! We both ordered NA drinks. And thankfully the bartender didn't give us a hard time about it despite sitting at the bar. He mixed me up a mocktail that was delicious. The food was great! We ordered Flatbread and salad and enjoyed both! The restaurant itself is stylish with lots of seating both indoor and outdoor.
Delicious and lovely
Had a lovely meal. Great service and food. Not sure it is truely 'Mediterranean' but we all love it. Gorgeous environment and location.
I used to come here and used to like the food but this
I used to come here and used to like the food but this time, I admit that, I wasn't impressed at all!!! Although the atmosphere is nice, the food... not so much!!! I'm not sure if they have different Chef's or what but our meals were horrible! I had the crab cakes Benedict with egg whites. The crab cake was hard and overly cooked, the egg white had hollandaise sauce that was dried up on top. It was a horrible dish but since I try not to complain at restaurants I'd rather do it here I swooshed it around my plate like a 2yr old after just 2 bites. Looking back, I should've said something. 24hrs later My pals dish ordered?, was also overly prepared(the eggs) and unlike myself who is always chicken, she let them know about her meal, in which, the restaurant prepared over. The best thing about the entire meal was the bread, butter and pesto that they offer. I even took some home to munch on while driving home, since I wasn't able to eat my meal. The coffee was good! I could've eaten bread and coffee and been better off! They have indoor and outdoor seating but I suggest making reservations since the place gets booked pretty quickly. I seen alot of salads go by, perhaps I should've gotten that...I mean, you can't go wrong with that ... right? There's plenty of parking in the area since there's parking ramps across the Street which is probably the best and underground parking( which is hella dark). I won't say that I won't return but next time I'm going with a salad, bread and coffee. Our waiter was AWESOME and deserved a year off with pay.
People watching
Lunch at olive and ivy. Nice menu, very busy. You can order same food off menu and sit outside if you want. It was the type of restaurant that people from Scottsdale came to be seen. Some of the attire was very interesting. Many people came there to meet another person. People watching is definitely entertaining.
Great spot for early lunch.
Wife and I enjoyed a salad and the flat bread. Great cocktails and great service.
A Scottsdale Highlight
It seems to be a pattern in the Phoenix area that when one goes into a restaurant solo one is told that the only seating available for single diners is at the bar. If I had been given a table my review of Olive & Ivy would have been five-star. There was a good variety of dishes one the menu and I chose one of the vegetarian options. After a recent bad experience at a vegetarian restaurant, I was pleased that the bartender recommended their sweet potato cannelloni as am house specialty.It deserved to be: it was simply delicious. The cannelloni stuffed with something like a sweet potato pie filling, were surrounded by mushrooms, nuts and other veggies swimming in a rich butter sauce. I would like to get the recipe! There were a number of recognizably good wines on the wine list, at reasonable prices; I had an excellent albarino. Yes, pricing at Olive & Ivy is very user-friendly. No wonder the place tends to be full! Reservations recommended if you don't want to eat at the bar.
I've eaten here both for brunch and for dinner, I will tell
I've eaten here both for brunch and for dinner, I will tell you dinner was fine and it lived up to all of the expectations but Service was a little slow and it's location makes it difficult at times to get in.. Now for brunch, this place is excellent and has a wide variety of items that are a little more uniquely styled than your average breakfast place ... I thought the prices were comparable for brunch, which elevated this to a should try location
Wonderful presentations and excellent service.
Would make the effort to go again when in town
An Olive and Ivy Shout Out
Second time here, first was for dinner which was enjoyable, save for a very loud and rowdy party of eight seated nearby. My bride and I thoroughly enjoyed our late lunch/early dinner today. Our server JC was excellent, the perfect combination of professional and friendly. I would come back just to have him as my server again. We asked to be seated by the canal and were given a four table for two. My bride had the hummus and it was absolutely the best ever. JC told us the kick it has is jalapeno pepper. Best ever. I had the piccante flatbread and it was a very generous serving. We were there mid afternoon but I noticed they had many staff and servers and runners. Management obviously cares about service to employ so many folks at a slow time. Kudos to Olive and Ivy. You will always have my business and my gratitude.
Great food and nice setting
Very nice setting and terrific food and drink. Definitely plan ahead. We were in Scottsdale for 2 weeks and we had to settle for a 5.15 reservation 2 days before we left.
Hands down A MUST if visiting Scottsdale!
First time to Scottsdale and I have to say the food and drink scene is super vibrant. Every time I stepped into a new restaurant, I swore it was one of the best places I had eaten at, until I came here. Ok let’s start off with a shoutout to KJ; what a great server he is. KJ needs to have a class or write a book on how to be an over-the-top server, and people should attend or read. KJ, you are bomb. A few notes about this place: 1. Ambiance is really great. This place gives off a trendy vibe, but not too ‘to be seen’. I saw a mixture of couples, families, girl groups and guy groups. 2. The place is huge; there is an outdoor area that was not utilized due to rain. 3. Food is really good; can tell it’s quality ingredients and the flavors made perfect sense. I mean it was genius to have an eggs benedict over crab cakes (in lieu of the usual English muffin. 4. We had just one drink (espresso martini) but it was really good. Pretty sure the other drinks are just as good! 5. Their complementary focaccia and dipping sauce is soooo yummy. I mean I can eat that alone and not even order a meal. 6. We already covered service….KJ was awesome but even his partners were good. They cleared the tables fast and didn’t leave any dirty plates on the table, which is kinda a pet peeve of mine. Of the 10 restaurants we covered in 3.5 days, I’d say Olive & Ivy was my absolute favorite. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back one of these days.
Great dining spot!
We made our reservation well in advance which was good because this is a very popular spot. We got off to a slow start when no one visited our table to offer drinks for about 10mins. But once they realized this, a manager visited our table to take our drink order and our first round was on the house, which was nice customer service. The food was excellent and the atmosphere is really lovely. The patio looked lovely, so I’d sit out next time.
Atmosphere is really nice but food is just okay
Ambiance was great with nice evening lights and propane heaters. Also the decor was cool and modern. Portions of food are really good. For appetizers we ordered a trio of bruschetta and each one had a different topping such as butternut squash, prosciutto, and mozzarella with heirloom tomatoes; grilled pit with hummus; and shrimp and calamari. Appetizers were great! For dinner our group ordered rock shrimp tagliatelle, crispy Japanese sweet potato, original lasagna, cheeseburger, and another lasagna but this one came deconstructed. My husband and I asked to share the lasagna. We ordered it without the meat sauce and asked for more veggies and to split the order. It came out with noodles, tomato sauce and veggies but in a child size bowl for myself and my husband. Our son didn't finish all of his cheeseburger so my husband finished off his. The meat in the cheeseburger was really good quality but a little dry. Basically, the lasagna could have been done better. For dessert we ordered a butterscotch caramel cake. The cake was delicious. In the end, the pros are that the ambiance is nice and portions of food are large. Cons are that food was okay and service was really slow. Took us a little over 3 hours t finish our meal. They lost stars due to slow service.
I highly recommend the dates for a appetizer.
They are so full of flavors. Excellent! I had a salad for lunch it also was wonderful. Our service was very attentive. We sat on the patio by the canal it was a beautiful day. What more could we ask for?
Why was I on such a brussel sprouts kick for this trip?
Why was I on such a brussel sprouts kick for this trip? Anyways, I had lunch with some coworkers and this was the place we voted on! It's a good thing we had a reservation, because the place is busy for lunchtime! Also, it has beautiful decor and a lovely outdoor space -- but then again, think about how the weather is here all year round... I'm jealous lol. We got seated at a high table inside, and I ordered the brussel sprout flatbread... the spicy honey and sage on there really set it off. I was a huge fan! It was a tad pricey, but thankfully it was within my budget :). If I lived in the area I'd come back! Service was good and staff were polite!
The food here was very good.
We ate here on a busy night and were seated outside. It happened to be a chilly night and it would have been nice to be offered a choice of waiting for an inside table. My big complaint is the table with the fire in the middle. It's nice for ambiance but extremely awkward having to bend over to eat. If I was at a normal table I would give a higher rating but eating a nice dinner that was at knee level was not pleasant. I would eat here again if I was guaranteed a normal table.
Dream restaurant, delicious food, amazing service!! I made
Dream restaurant, delicious food, amazing service!! I made reservations for my husbands birthday on a Saturday night - which I highly recommend reservations anywhere, but definitely here because they were busy all night. The restaurant is really big, and the outdoor patio is just as nice as inside. We sat inside but they had the doors open so got a nice view outdoors too. Our waitress, Jill, was an absolute gem and when I come back I need to sit in her section again!! She was super helpful and great with everything all night. Also the whole staff was very nice and had quick service. We got the black truffle arancini for appetizers and they also had bread with a pesto spread. Both were so delicious I could have had 5 more plates. I ordered the espresso martini and it was exactly what I needed! For dinner my husband and I both ordered the braised short ribs and they were 15/10 amazing! I let our waitress know it was my husbands birthday and she offered us a free dessert. We had the butterscotch cake with ice cream and we ate every bite and crumb.Amazing birthday dinner for my husband, everything was truly perfect, and I can't wait to come back! Olive & Ivy would be a great place to celebrate any occasion or just have a nice meal out. It will NOT disappoint!!
Went for a bachelorette trip and this was by far our
Went for a bachelorette trip and this was by far our favorite of the weekend. The appetizers were amazing!!
Amazing Service
Our visit was so fun! 1st time in Scottsdale. Server Nicki was so nice and made our stay enjoyable. The bread and pesto was the best ever! We will be back for sure!
great food and beautiful setting
great service, delicious food! Responsive waiters and staff, patio was beautiful! Pesto was incredible, servings are good size.
Really amazing food, had brunch and got the breakfast
Really amazing food, had brunch and got the breakfast sandwich, and cinnamon roll. The focaccia they bring out as a starter is so insanely good. Cute vibes with great service I will be back
Always good food and always good service.
Olive and Ivy is a go to for a lot of people I know and for a good reason. It's always pretty crowded so plan accordingly. Great atmosphere. You can't go wrong here.
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