Ivy Inn Restaurant & Bar

268 Terrace Ave, Hasbrouck Heights
(201) 393-7699

Recent Reviews

Luke Rowlands

Chicken and waffles for brunch was terrible.Looked and taste like a store bought frozen fried chicken on a eggo waffle served with a bad syrup not even maple syrup. Not going back. Overpriced and bad food. Almost a joke.

Jeanette De Falco

Always love this place! Used to work there years ago. Great food all the time! The atmosphere is very unique. Very comfortable and cozy. You gotta love 3 fireplaces!

El Miguel

TERRIBLE! Went there Feb.2024, for dinner. My wife used to work nearby and they would go there for lunch once in awhile and decided to take me there for dinner. Big mistake, first off, the service was terrible, seemed as though they were understaffed by the way they were rushing around and always apologizing. My wife ordered a glass of wine took forever to come. A guy at the next table asked the server who came over to take their order said, I am still waiting for my drink, to which the server replied, they're busy at the bar.I ordered a ribeye steak special that appeard to be purchased from some local supermarket that was diner grade beef at best.It was tuff and bland. I had a terrible spedini as an appetizer, again very bland. My wife had chicken cordon Bleu that she said was ok but dry. It's been a while since she was there and she said it definitely went downhill. Never again.

Alma Rosas

Quaint and romantic atmosphere depending on where you are seated. We were originally seated in a very tight space near the bar adjacent to a large family, but the hostess was accommodating and sat us in a different area.The restaurant has a nice charm but don't expect modern finishes. Overall, we enjoyed the ambiance.Our server was very friendly and knowledgable. The rosemary butter was also a nice surprise. It really deserves a different bread, not sandwich-like dinner rolls that are served.You should expect a more home-cooked style meal. While I appreciated the effort and presentation of the dishes, the flavor lacked in certain dishes. The dishes weren't anything spectacular, hence, expect a home-cooked style meal but I did appreciate how classic and light they were (not overly greasy and dense). We ordered the crab/shrimp bisque that desperately needed salt/pepper. The taste of the broth tasted a bit too watered down for me despite the thick consistency. Caesar salad was a caesar salad. We also ordered the beef sliders, which tasted pretty average, again, nothing spectacular but still good. I ordered the rack of lamb as my main dish. It was cooked to temperature and very well. The sauce also complimented the lamb nicely. The mashed potatoes cried for salt and butter. My partner ordered the homemade parpadelle pasta, and it was good. The pasta was overcooked, but it's homemade pasta so that's fine. The sauce was very delicious in this dish and well seasoned.We didn't order dessert, but I had a feeling it would have made up for some of the off-seasoned food.The french martini I ordered when I arrived also wasn't prepared as a true french martini. There wasn't any foam, and it was served with a cherry, which they aren't typically served with and off in color, either due to the cherry or too much chambord. Still drank it though.Overall, we had a nice night and we may come back and give it another shot

HappyPappy

A very warm, cozy and friendly atmosphere. We were on a "date" night and there was a young family next to us. Despite the contrast both parties had an enjoyable evening. The cod special was outstanding and one of the best we've ever had. My drink was missing a few ingredients including a caramel rim so that could have been better. Overall, can't wait to go back again.

Deborah H.

Old school fun w great bar ala mid century bar service and nice service. Great dessert and starters. Easy to talk w guests and so droll a place.

Tommy C.

Went for Valentine's Day. The food was excellent and the service top notch. I am hoping that the owner will change the carpet in the dining room or at the very least have it cleaned. It is filthy, old and ripped up in certain areas. My wife got her heel stuck in a ripped section. Other than that it's worth trying.

ShirineH

We had a lovely dinner, but I don't think the staff paid any attention to the OpenTable comments or that we had indicated on OpenTable that we were celebrating our anniversary. We had requested a quiet table, and were seated next to/near another group of 4, so it wasn't as intimate a setting, despite the fact that there were plenty of available tables. The food was generally good, but not spectacular. Again, it was a lovely evening, and a cozy atmosphere.

Vito

TERRIBLE! Service was polite but nonexistent. I had a ribeye steak special, that was tuff and bland, appeared to be nothing more than diner grade food at 5 star prices. The spedini appetizer seemed stale tasting.My wife had chicken cordon Bleu that she said was ok but a little dry. She used to go there for lunch once in awhile when she worked in the area so we went for dinner since it's been a while for her and she said it has definitely gone downhill. Never again!

Fred W.

Went for Valentines Day dinner - had the beef tenderloin - it was OK. Asked for a glass of Cabernet and the server brought a suggested one. When leaving the bottle - we said we ordered a glass only. The response was they only serve bottles except for house wine. Server failed to mention that leaving us with a charge of $75 for the bottle.

AlysM

This was my second time at the Inn and it did not disappoint. Live piano music, fireplace was looking beautiful, and the food was great. Drinks were so so good; loved their apple cider margarita. This is the perfect place for a romantic date. Will be back again!

John Hallenbeck

Atmosphere very cozey, food good, service good, price ok.

gisel costa

Amelia is the sweetest bartender! We enjoyed the amazing drinks she made. I ordered the pomegranate Moscow mule and my boyfriend ordered the apple cider martini! They came out great! We ordered the spudini and garlic herbs clams on their special menu--- so good! I definitely recommend this place and Amelia! Haha love the vibe here and the plates are so cute!

Judie G.

So rarely do I get to dine at such a charming place. It's cozy and romantic but not just for couples. The staff are very friendly and accommodating and the menu, including a nice list of specials, gave us a few options. We started with the French onion soup dumplings. What an idea! The soup was put into these little cast iron pockets in a pan, dumpling noodle added and shredded cheese on top. It was awesome. For dinner we ordered the stuffed chicken breast and the chicken cordon bleu. Top it off with freshest glass of REALLY brewed ice tea! They were wonderful. Our first time here but it won't be our last.

Roy H.

WOW - enjoyed the ambiance...the food...the portions...and the service today! I treated my friend for lunch to celebrate his birthday at the restaurant - what a memorable positive experience. The table was beautifully set-up...fresh flowers on the table, we ordered the shrimp cocktail as an appetizer...the six shrimp arrived - cold and delicious - and the cocktail sauce tasted homemade. My friend ordered the salmon and beet salad - the salmon portion size was humongous and he enjoyed it all. I had the blackened chicken sandwich which arrived with assorted sauces, lettuce/tomato on the side, hot and fresh french fries, and the sandwich was delicious. We finished our meal with a shared Oreo cheesecake (of course, with a candle), and we sang Happy Birthday - he loved it. We also enjoyed decaf cappuccino - made fresh and looked/tasted great! Service was quick, courteous, and efficient - served with a smile and pleasant demeanor. Parking is available in the front of the restaurant...easy! The owner came over to our table - appreciated his kindness! We recommend this restaurant without any reservations.

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