English Ivy's (Closed Permanently)

Decent

As you walk in toward the restaurant, you will be cruised by several in the bar. That is great for the ego. If the sign says wait to be seated this time, don't sit down yourself, or the co-owner will bark at you. The food is really really good. The wait staff is very friendly and the decor is nice. I really like my blue moon with the orange slice there. I feel normal there and can take str8 friends there and it is not weird. Don't use the women's restroom if the men's is busy, or they will bark at you.

A somewhat decent gay bar/restaurant.

Wanted a late-night bite and so many places close their kitchens early on Thursday nights if they're slow, so Ivys can always be depened on to be open, albeit with their Extended Latenight Menu (ELM), not the usual dinner menu. That have a great selection on their ELM. Salads, and soups, sandwiches and appetizers as well as pizza and lasagna. We started with the appetizer combo platter. Fried mozzarella, fried pickles, fried mushrooms, fried onion rings and fried chicken wings. One might think that's a lot of fried, but I am not one of those people. It was great, especially when paired with some mild or spicy dipping sauces. For my meal I was lulled into sweet blissful states of comfort with their toasted cheddar cheese on sourdough. Other breads and cheeses are available but I find the hearty sourdow not only holds up to the butter and grilling but add some edge to the taste of the cheddar. The coleslaw that came with it was creamy as I like it but a little lukewarm which made me go hmmmmm. My companion had their burger and potato salad. The burger was reported to be juicy and the potatoe salad also very creamy. Dessert was the caramel turtle cheesecake (just an ordinary slice of cheescake with caramel sauce on top along with pecans and then chocolate syrup drizzled over the whoe thing) and their 24-Karat cake (carrot cake, get it?) Our server was attentive and our glasses were constantly refilled. Highly recommended as a late night place to eat.

Great food

Good food, good prices, and great staff!!!

Can't get any better than this.

Service above and beyond all that I've had. And a fish dinner that will melt in your mouth, the price was great also.

English Ivy's

Whether you're interested in grabbing a beer after work or grabbing a bite to eat after the bars close, this popular bar and restaurant will take care of all your drinking and dining needs. Located downtown in the historic St. Joseph neighborhood, this full-service bar is as well-known for its menu as for its extensive lineup of drinks. English Ivy's eclectic menu consists of pub and Americana fare with steaks, chicken, seafood, pastas, salads, sandwiches and pizzas headlining the savory selections. English Ivy's has dozens of domestic and import beers to choose from, along with a surprising selection of red and white wines. Daily lunch and dinner specials draw a nice crowd, including kids who are served in a separate dining room, but it's the late-night menu that brings the most attention. Mozzarella sticks, breaded mushrooms and pork tenderloin sandwiches are all part of the evening fare, served Monday through Saturday until 2AM.