| ambiance |
98.61000061035156% positive |
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Excellent food, homey and elegant atmosphere ”
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great location ”
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The ambience is perfect, whether you are eating inside or outside. ”
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was looking for a nice, romantic, but not overpirced place to take my boyfriend to dinner. ”
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Perfect for a romantic meal or Sunday brunch. ”
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Got inside and the atmosphere was great! ”
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Great service, wonderful food, beautiful ambiance. ”
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Nice atmosphere, decent food. ”
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Its really comfortable and classy and different, not like most of the other hollywood restaurants now that all look the same. ”
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Since the place is in a cozy bungalow, they should revamp the menu to be even more comfort-oriented, like adding a great mac n' cheese, for example. ”
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Loved the food and such a relaxing, romantic setting. ”
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The food is always great and the staff and ambience are first rate. ”
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Nice atmosphere. ”
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Highly recommended for a romantic date or for a fun lunch/dinner with friends. ”
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Once again, we were momentarily fooled by the rave reviews, the beautiful decor, the friendly waitstaff and the cozy ambience -- we thought to ourselves "this one has to be good! ”
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Great atmosphere, service and FOOD! ”
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The ambience is so welcoming and the food is delicious. ”
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Although I don't know if I'll be back, I had a great experience here and enjoyed my meal and the garden-like atmosphere. ”
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Great service, ambiance, and location (near the heart of Hollywood) make this place a great date place. ”
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The atmosphere was nice, and on warm evening, you are able to dine under the stars in the front patio. ”
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Quiet and charming, the setting inside and out make dining a comfortable experience. ”
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Good service, excellent location, and quaint atmosphere. ”
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The atmosphere is so beautiful that I literally did everything I could to lie to myself about the food. ”
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But since the location is really nice I still recommend it. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Great bargain also, with four people, appetizers, two bottles of wine and dessert we were still under $225 with tip! ”
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The meat was bland and over-cooked, the vegetables soggy and their famous chocolate souffle was like something out of a cheap cake mix. ”
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We were recommended the chocloate souffle for dessert and it was the most bland dessert I'd had. ”
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The desserts are amazing. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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Great bargain also, with four people, appetizers, two bottles of wine and dessert we were still under $225 with tip! ”
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If you do eat here, drink a good two glasses of wine before dinner. ”
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They have a huge selection of wines by the glass and by the bottle - great prices. ”
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The food is wonderful, I had the seared Ahi and the wine list is small but well-chosen. ”
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The food was good (although I wasn't too crazy about the carrot puree), and the server was able to recommend a delicious rose (although she forgot to ask if we wanted a different wine with dinner - my duck kind of overpowered the light wine). ”
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They have a decent wine list (not too overpriced) and good food. ”
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| food quality |
92.55000114440918% positive |
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All that being said, the food really isn't that yummy. ”
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Great food, great people! ”
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Although I don't know if I'll be back, I had a great experience here and enjoyed my meal and the garden-like atmosphere. ”
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To really impress your date it might not be the best place because the food is only average. ”
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French toast was decent thick moist slices of nutty raisin bread and the breakfast quesadilla is better than most, with duck sausage and fluffy scrambled egg fillings. ”
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Would recommend going for the cutesy, cottage appeal, but honestly, the food at the Ivy is much better. ”
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I've been here twice and both times the food was incredible. ”
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Salad dishes are plenty of food for lunch and every day there are a number of fresh seafood specials. ”
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ate here a few times and had some tasty meals. ”
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Whoever wrote that the bread was great didn't go with us - cut up sections of store-bought bagels is what we got. ”
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did more work attempting to cut the meat than I care to do when out for an enjoyable evening. ”
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The food was superb. ”
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Wife had the curry chicken salad which was good, but small. ”
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had the Blackened Salmon salad which was very good. ”
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had a great meal and a great time! ”
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The mashed potatoes were good but have a striking resemblance to Boston Market. ”
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Excellent food, homey and elegant atmosphere ”
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The Blackened Chicken Salad here is fantastic, so is the bread! ”
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Absolutely beautiful, so much so I spent the entire evening trying to convince myself that the food is good, which it is not. ”
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Loved the food and such a relaxing, romantic setting. ”
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The service is impeccable and I've always had very good food. ”
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The house salad is tasty and the specials are usually well worth the price. ”
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the food was so great and almost guilt-free because it was healthy, flavorful and plentiful. ”
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Nice atmosphere, decent food. ”
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My dining companions have always enjoyed their meal, but always comment on how good my salad looks. ”
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However, I always fall back on the cobb salad - the salad is simply outstanding. ”
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haven't been there for dinner, but the lunch menu is fantastic, with a number of creative salads, sandwhiches and fish dishes. ”
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had pork chops, which were a lot of bone and gristle hidden under cold mushed apples that tasted like Mott's Apple Sauce. ”
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The food is always great and the staff and ambience are first rate. ”
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The food is wonderful, I had the seared Ahi and the wine list is small but well-chosen. ”
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They have a decent wine list (not too overpriced) and good food. ”
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The food was good (although I wasn't too crazy about the carrot puree), and the server was able to recommend a delicious rose (although she forgot to ask if we wanted a different wine with dinner - my duck kind of overpowered the light wine). ”
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The food was delicious. ”
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think some of the best food you will EVER TASTE! ”
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Great service, wonderful food, beautiful ambiance. ”
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We ended up ordering the 3 eggs plate (with meat and potatoes) for me, a gourmet chicken salad for her, and a mimosa each, The food was not horrible by any means, but it was far less than spectacular. ”
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The atmosphere is so beautiful that I literally did everything I could to lie to myself about the food. ”
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It's tucked away from the busy intersection and provides outstanding food and the spe. ”
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The food is great and has something for everyone. ”
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The meat was bland and over-cooked, the vegetables soggy and their famous chocolate souffle was like something out of a cheap cake mix. ”
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The ambience is so welcoming and the food is delicious. ”
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Perfect for a romantic meal or Sunday brunch. ”
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The bread is nice, too. ”
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Mediocre food ”
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Great food, outstanding staff and the most charming owners (they should have a TV show!) ”
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The waitress was very attentive, she knew we were going to a show so she made sure our meal was done and the check was paid in time to walk to the show. ”
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They have been wonderful to my mom (who I always go with), always seating her even in a rush, and the food has always been great. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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There's nothing revolutionary going on in the kitchen here, but that's not a bad thing - this is a great place for a first date, or an unadventurous eater, since most of the menu items are familiar and comforting. ”
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Tried the sun brunch, had pretty good selections. ”
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Since the place is in a cozy bungalow, they should revamp the menu to be even more comfort-oriented, like adding a great mac n' cheese, for example. ”
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haven't been there for dinner, but the lunch menu is fantastic, with a number of creative salads, sandwhiches and fish dishes. ”
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They have a huge selection of wines by the glass and by the bottle - great prices. ”
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| overall |
85.9000015258789% positive |
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I'm definitly going back, maybe nextime with friends - because it also seems like a great place to celebrate a birthday with a group of people! ”
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Whoever wrote that the bread was great didn't go with us - cut up sections of store-bought bagels is what we got. ”
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Off Vine is my favorite restaurant. ”
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This is my favorite restaurant in L.A. It's a little pricey, but I like to go there for special occasions or just to treat myself. ”
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To really impress your date it might not be the best place because the food is only average. ”
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If you have an important business lunch, Off Vine is a great place to go. ”
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This is now my newest favorite restaurant. ”
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was looking for a nice, romantic, but not overpirced place to take my boyfriend to dinner. ”
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The restaurant is very cosy and a surprise in that neighbourhood - a great place to hang out with friends or a date. ”
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There's nothing revolutionary going on in the kitchen here, but that's not a bad thing - this is a great place for a first date, or an unadventurous eater, since most of the menu items are familiar and comforting. ”
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Great service, ambiance, and location (near the heart of Hollywood) make this place a great date place. ”
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If you have a family with older kids that are respectful and polite it would be a nice place to have a nice family dinner. ”
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will miss my favorite restaurant. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Although I don't know if I'll be back, I had a great experience here and enjoyed my meal and the garden-like atmosphere. ”
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| service |
94.44000244140625% positive |
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The waitress was very attentive, she knew we were going to a show so she made sure our meal was done and the check was paid in time to walk to the show. ”
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I'm definitly going back, maybe nextime with friends - because it also seems like a great place to celebrate a birthday with a group of people! ”
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The food was good (although I wasn't too crazy about the carrot puree), and the server was able to recommend a delicious rose (although she forgot to ask if we wanted a different wine with dinner - my duck kind of overpowered the light wine). ”
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Once again, we were momentarily fooled by the rave reviews, the beautiful decor, the friendly waitstaff and the cozy ambience -- we thought to ourselves "this one has to be good! ”
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Great bargain also, with four people, appetizers, two bottles of wine and dessert we were still under $225 with tip! ”
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The atmoshphere is homey but elegant, the wait staff friendly but discreet. ”
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I've been going to Off Vine for over 2 year and besides the slow service I've usually had decent experiences, however after getting sick, I am NEVER going there again. ”
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Great food, outstanding staff and the most charming owners (they should have a TV show!) ”
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Good service, excellent location, and quaint atmosphere. ”
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The service is impeccable and I've always had very good food. ”
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Great service, wonderful food, beautiful ambiance. ”
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The service was excellent, friendly and funny. ”
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The food is always great and the staff and ambience are first rate. ”
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Great food, great people! ”
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Great atmosphere, service and FOOD! ”
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The servers were really friendly and the music was cool. ”
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Great service, ambiance, and location (near the heart of Hollywood) make this place a great date place. ”
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The staff are friendly and professional, and although the restaurant was crowded, they were able to seat us on a Friday night even though we didn't have a reservation. ”
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| value |
92.8600025177002% positive |
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This is my favorite restaurant in L.A. It's a little pricey, but I like to go there for special occasions or just to treat myself. ”
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Flavors are outstanding and the portions are huge. ”
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They have a decent wine list (not too overpriced) and good food. ”
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They have a huge selection of wines by the glass and by the bottle - great prices. ”
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The meat was bland and over-cooked, the vegetables soggy and their famous chocolate souffle was like something out of a cheap cake mix. ”
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And all this at a still affordable price. ”
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The house salad is tasty and the specials are usually well worth the price. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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I've been going to Off Vine for over 2 year and besides the slow service I've usually had decent experiences, however after getting sick, I am NEVER going there again. ”
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