Ivory Restaurant and Lounge

4.4 (253)

$30 and under

Californian

853 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Ivory Restaurant & Lounge located in Laguna Beach, CA offers a contemporary dining experience with a classic approach to service.

Modern lounge décor is infused with ivory and gold tones, white flowing drapes and luxurious leather couches. Blooming jasmine fills the outdoor patio with delicious scent, while the remixed rhythms of European electronica down-tempo and ambient jazz relax the mind.

Perfect for romantic evenings, birthday celebrations, anniversaries, or just a casual dinner with friends.

Our California Cuisine menu showcases the freshest and finest ingredients, highlighting seasonal selections of meats, seafood and vegetables. If you are feeling adventurous try our Russian and Ukrainian menu items.

Try our signature appetizer – Boom Boom Shrimp. We guarantee you will be back for more.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Russian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
Website
http://ivorylaguna.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We will find a creative solution for your specific event, including weddings, birthdays, corporate events, private dinners, or any other special occasions. Please contact us to find out more.
Private party facilities
Please contact us at info@ivorylaguna.com for your private party needs. We can accommodate groups of up to 50 or cater the event at your location.

Location
853 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Neighborhood
Laguna Beach
Cross street
Next to Sawdust
Parking details
Unlike most restaurants in Laguna Beach, we have our own private parking lot that is available free of charge to Ivory guests.
Public transit
Sawdust Art Festival Laguna Beach Trolley Stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Blini$14.00
Ukrainian Crepes Filled with Braised Short Ribs, Mushroom Sauce
Boom Boom Shrimp$13.00
Light and Crispy Shrimp, Creamy Aioli, Mixed Greens
Octopus Ceviche$13.00
Citrus Marinade, Shallots, Serrano, Avocado, House Tortilla Chips
Crab Cake$12.00
Maryland Style, Thai Chili Aioli, Baby Arugula with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bacon Wrapped Scallops$13.00
Seared, Honey Lemon Dijon Sauce, Baby Arugula
Wagyu Meatballs$11.00
Mashed Potatoes, Marinara, Basil, Parmesan
Fabergé Deviled Eggs$11.00
Filled with Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms, Topped with Red Caviar
Cured Meats Plate$13.00
Gourmet Eastern European Cold Cuts Served with Spicy Mustard and Beet Horseradish
Solenya Pickles$10.00
House Pickled Tomatoes and Cucumbers Served with a Side of Sauekraut and a Spicy Red Pepper

Salad

Available upon request with any salad: Chicken $8, Prawns $10, Scallops $12, Filet Mignon $19

Pear, Brie & Gorgonzola$13.00
Mixed Greens, Marinated Pear, Honey Roasted Pecans, Balsamic , Brie on a Toasted Baguette
Wedge$12.00
Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickled Onions, Bacon, Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Crumbles
Chicken Kale$19.00
Feta, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Almonds, Honey Dijon Mustard Dressing
Salmon Quinoa$24.00
Grilled Corn, Tomatoes, Scallions, Avocado, Feta, Lemon Vinaigrette
Caesar$11.00
Romaine, Croutons, Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan

Entrées

Pelmeni$19.00
Traditional Russian Veal Dumplings Tossed in Light Herbed Butter and a Side of Crème Fraîche
Chicken Curry$24.00
Yellow Curry, Basmati Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Nuts, Raisins, Mango Chutney
Blackberry Duck$31.00
Marinated Duck Breast, Blackberry Port Sauce, Rainbow Carrots, Farro
Seafood Linguini$28.00
Seafood Medley, Garlic, Vodka Tomato Sauce
Chilean Seabass$36.00
Pan Seared, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Lobster Sauce
Jumbo Scallops$28.00
Basmati Rice, Mango Relish, Lemon Butter Sauce
Jumbo Prawns$31.00
Asparagus Risotto, Lemon Leek Buerre Blanc Sauce, House Potato Crisp
Filet Mignon$35.00
USDA Choice 8 oz, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach & Cabernet Truffle Demi-Glace
New Zealand Lamb
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Baby Arugula & Cabernet Rosemary Demi-Glace
- Full$31.00
- Half$40.00
Mushroom Ravioli$22.00
Tender Mushroom Ravioli, Mushroom sauce
Baked Eggplant Marinara$24.00
Layers of Thinly Sliced Grilled Eggplant Baked with Herb Marinara and Mozzarella Cheese. Served with Grilled Bread
Short Ribs$29.00
White Truffle Risotto, Asparagus, Red Wine Au Jus
Gourmet Wagyu Burger$17.00
Brioche Bun, Caramelized Shallots, Smoked Gouda, Lettuce, Tomato, Sriracha Aioli

Soup du Jour

Soup du Jour
Please ask your server for today's soup selection

Wine List

You may bring in up to two 750ml bottles of your favorite wine that we do not carry on our wine list to enjoy with dinner. Corkage fee is $20 per bottle

Sparkling

La Marca Prosecco, DiConegliano, Italy (187 ml)$10.00
Domaine Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, CA (187 ml)$14.00
Astoria Moscato, Piedmont, Italy (187 ml)$12.00
Scharffenberger Brut, Anderson Valley, CA$65.00
Lanson Brut Rose , Champagne, Reims, France (375 ml)$45.00
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, Champagne, France$98.00
Dom Perignon, Champagne, France, 2006$282.00

Pinot Grigio

Ca'Donini, Delle Venezie, Italy, 2016$8.00
J Vineyards, Pinot Gris, CA, 2016$11.00
Jermann, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, 2014$56.00
Attems, Ramato Style, Venezia Giulia, Italy, 2014$59.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Matua, Marlborough, New Zeland, 2015$8.00
Emmolo, Napa Valley, CA, 2015$11.00
Ladoucette Les Deux Tours, Loire, France, 2014$52.00

Eclectic Whites

Bex, Riesling, Nahe, Germany, 2015$8.00
Trefethen, Estate Dry Riesling, Oak Knoll, CA, 2015$44.00
Paco & Lola, Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain, 2014$48.00
Clarendelle, Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux, France, 2014$16.00
M Minuty Rose, Provence, France, 2016$12.00

Chardonnay

True Myth, Edna Valley, CA, 2015$9.00
Laguna, Russian River Valley, CA, 2014$39.00
La Crema, Sonoma Coast, CA, 2015$13.00
Silverado, Napa Valley, CA, 2015$51.00
Mer Soleil 'Reserve', Santa Lucia Highlands, CA, 2015$15.00
Cakebread Cellars, Carneros, CA, 2015$84.00
Flowers, Sonoma Coast, CA, 2014$93.00
AlphaOmega II, Carneros, CA, 2013$60.00
Nickel & Nickel 'Truchard', Carneros, CA, 2014$104.00

Pinot Noir

Angeline, Russian River Valley, CA, 2016$9.00
Baileyana 'Firepeak', Edna Valley, CA, 2015$13.00
Bouchaine, Carneros, Napa Valley, CA, 2012$62.00
Etude, Carneros, Napa Valley, CA, 2013, 2014$71.00
Belle Glos 'Las Alturas', Monterey, CA, 2015$89.00
En Route 'Les Pommieres', Russian River Valley, CA, 2014$96.00

Merlot

Expedition 'Canoe Ridge', Horse Heaven Hills, WA, 2015$9.00
Flora Springs, Napa Valley, CA, 2014$59.00
Emmolo, Napa Valley, CA, 2013$98.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

Ballard Lane, Paso Robles, CA, 2014$9.00
Louis M. Martini, Sonoma, CA, 2014$13.00
Justin, Paso Robles, CA, 2015$16.00
Stags Leap, Napa Valley, CA, 2013$78.00
Groth, Napa Valley, CA, 2013$104.00
Jordan, Napa Valley, CA, 2013$88.00
Justin 'Isosceles', Paso Robles, CA, 2014$125.00
Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA, 2013$96.00

Eclectic Reds

Clarendelle Bordeaux Blend, Bordeaux, France, 2012$14.00
Primus, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2013$13.00
Napa Cellars, Zinfandel, Napa Valley, CA, 2014$52.00
Ridge Three Valleys, Zin Blend, Sonoma, CA, 2014$17.00
Double T by Trefethen, Red Blend, Napa Valley, CA, 2014$54.00
Marques De Vargas Crianza, Rioja, Spain, 2014$13.00
Fess Parker, Syrah, Santa Barbara, CA, 2014$58.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Ivory Restaurant and Lounge.

4.4

(253)

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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253 Reviews

R
Rubyman
Los Angeles31 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 8, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While they will be closing for a few weeks for some remodeling, do come back when they reopen for some great Italian cuisine. Great owner, great chef, great staff. World class gnocchi and lasagna, using very high quality ingredients. Fish specials were great as well. Some of the best Italian food we have found in the OC. It’s a little hard to find in that shopping center on Laguna Canyon road next to the Sawdust Festival grounds. Worth the drive!
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Dianec Gold
Orange County2 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 26, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Restaurant recently changed ownership and was very understaffed with 1 inexperienced, forgetful server. New owner was friendly, food was good.
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LiveNLaguna
Orange County23 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 26, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The IVORY has been our favorite restaurant in Laguna since taking it over from "Re-Mark" which was also a great place. We have dinner there at least once a month if not more. Unfortunately, they sold and there is a new "Italian" menu. We met the new owner and he is very charming... but the menu and food left so much to be desired. For $28 we got three scallops and a pile of mushrooms. Both of us women were still hungry after an appetizer of grilled octopus AND the scallops. My husband had the special Short Ribs which were so dry they were hardly edible. Let's hope that this type of review will correct some of the errors and make this a great haunt for the locals. It is a tough location and with the previous owner and staff... we never minded heading up the canyon for dinner. We hope that we find that again with this new ownership as we love supporting the local places.
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TCR99 Gold
Orange County12 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 25, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Restaurant changed owners and we were not informed. So, the dishes we wanted to eat were not available.
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maggiem
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 25, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved it...food was great and enjoyed meeting the new owner!
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Steve Gold
Pittsburgh4 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 23, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
They are in a transition period, to an Italian restaurant with a different name. We were disappointed that some of the items on their online menu were no longer being offered (false advertising), and they were out of several things that were on the menu. But overall, the food and service was very good.
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JandM
Orange County35 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 23, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Interesting evening. The restaurant had just changed owners a few days earlier. We checked the online menu beforehand and were surprised not to see anything on the actual menu that was online. That was when we found out about the change of ownership. The owner introduced himself and explained what had happened, apologized for the small menu and told us about the upcoming changes he had planned. We have been to Ivory several times and always enjoyed it. We look forward to the new menu and changes with the new owner, too.
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charlesw
Orange County2 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 19, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Restaurant changed hands without notice. Different menu, employees walked out. Service very slow. Food was below average. Were to celebrate anniversary, but it was a flop.
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abart55
Richmond14 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 19, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Upon arrival, we were informed that since the restaurant had literally just changed owners, the menu was limited and different than the menu on-line. This was disappointing since we went expecting to order duck, but that was no longer on the menu. The food we did order (salmon and scallops) was tasty, though the servings were rather small. Wait staff was pleasant, but clearly a little flummoxed by the change in ownership. All in all, not a bad experience - we would go back, but we will give them some time to adjust to new direction....
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Jimmymoore Gold
Orange County111 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 15, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oxana is delightful, and enjoyed seeing her every visit we have been to Ivory.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Russian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
Website
http://ivorylaguna.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We will find a creative solution for your specific event, including weddings, birthdays, corporate events, private dinners, or any other special occasions. Please contact us to find out more.
Private party facilities
Please contact us at info@ivorylaguna.com for your private party needs. We can accommodate groups of up to 50 or cater the event at your location.

Location
853 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Neighborhood
Laguna Beach
Cross street
Next to Sawdust
Parking details
Unlike most restaurants in Laguna Beach, we have our own private parking lot that is available free of charge to Ivory guests.
Public transit
Sawdust Art Festival Laguna Beach Trolley Stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Not available on OpenTable

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Claim this listing

Ivory Restaurant and Lounge

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Hors d 'Oeuvres

Blini$14.00

Boom Boom Shrimp$13.00

Octopus Ceviche$13.00

Crab Cake$12.00

Bacon Wrapped Scallops$13.00

Wagyu Meatballs$11.00

Fabergé Deviled Eggs$11.00

Cured Meats Plate$13.00

Solenya Pickles$10.00

Salad

Pear, Brie & Gorgonzola$13.00

Wedge$12.00

Chicken Kale$19.00

Salmon Quinoa$24.00

Caesar$11.00

Entrées

Pelmeni$19.00

Chicken Curry$24.00

Blackberry Duck$31.00

Seafood Linguini$28.00

Chilean Seabass$36.00

Jumbo Scallops$28.00

Jumbo Prawns$31.00

Filet Mignon$35.00

New Zealand Lamb

Mushroom Ravioli$22.00

Baked Eggplant Marinara$24.00

Short Ribs$29.00

Gourmet Wagyu Burger$17.00

Soup du Jour

Soup du Jour

Wine List

Sparkling

La Marca Prosecco, DiConegliano, Italy (187 ml)$10.00

Domaine Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, CA (187 ml)$14.00

Astoria Moscato, Piedmont, Italy (187 ml)$12.00

Scharffenberger Brut, Anderson Valley, CA$65.00

Lanson Brut Rose , Champagne, Reims, France (375 ml)$45.00

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, Champagne, France$98.00

Dom Perignon, Champagne, France, 2006$282.00

Pinot Grigio

Ca'Donini, Delle Venezie, Italy, 2016$8.00

J Vineyards, Pinot Gris, CA, 2016$11.00

Jermann, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, 2014$56.00

Attems, Ramato Style, Venezia Giulia, Italy, 2014$59.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Matua, Marlborough, New Zeland, 2015$8.00

Emmolo, Napa Valley, CA, 2015$11.00

Ladoucette Les Deux Tours, Loire, France, 2014$52.00

Eclectic Whites

Bex, Riesling, Nahe, Germany, 2015$8.00

Trefethen, Estate Dry Riesling, Oak Knoll, CA, 2015$44.00

Paco & Lola, Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain, 2014$48.00

Clarendelle, Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux, France, 2014$16.00

M Minuty Rose, Provence, France, 2016$12.00

Chardonnay

True Myth, Edna Valley, CA, 2015$9.00

Laguna, Russian River Valley, CA, 2014$39.00

La Crema, Sonoma Coast, CA, 2015$13.00

Silverado, Napa Valley, CA, 2015$51.00

Mer Soleil 'Reserve', Santa Lucia Highlands, CA, 2015$15.00

Cakebread Cellars, Carneros, CA, 2015$84.00

Flowers, Sonoma Coast, CA, 2014$93.00

AlphaOmega II, Carneros, CA, 2013$60.00

Nickel & Nickel 'Truchard', Carneros, CA, 2014$104.00

Pinot Noir

Angeline, Russian River Valley, CA, 2016$9.00

Baileyana 'Firepeak', Edna Valley, CA, 2015$13.00

Bouchaine, Carneros, Napa Valley, CA, 2012$62.00

Etude, Carneros, Napa Valley, CA, 2013, 2014$71.00

Belle Glos 'Las Alturas', Monterey, CA, 2015$89.00

En Route 'Les Pommieres', Russian River Valley, CA, 2014$96.00

Merlot

Expedition 'Canoe Ridge', Horse Heaven Hills, WA, 2015$9.00