AMAZING food!!
I have been twice now & can't wait for another trip back to Ocala to go again!
The Krispy Chicken is what I had last time which was delicious. Today I had the Thai salad with chicken and that also was excellent. The chicken was perfectly crispy with just the right amount of seasoning. Most of the dishes come with a yeast roll and a piece of creamy, cheesy cornbread with a crispy crusty top. My sister had the Creole Shrimp and cheesy grits which she described as heavenly. My Aunt has the fried cod and for dessert the coconut cake which she said was some of the best she has ever eaten. Definitely a place worthy of driving to. The manager sat down with us as well and we chatted about planning trip routes around places to eat when traveling, and let's just say, he is quite easy on the eyes.đ
Jordan William
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January 26, 2026
Ate at Ivy on the Square downtown and itâs the kind of place you go when you want real Southern comfort food, but in a nicer setting. The dining room feels cozy and a little âspecial,â and the menu has those classic, filling plates that taste like someone actually cooked them (not just reheated). We started with a couple small things, then got entreesâeverything was seasoned well and came out hot.
Mac A
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May 02, 2026
This place looked awesome from the pictures and reviews on google, French onion soup, prime rib. Turns out the photos were very out of date which was unfortunate. Other stuff on the menu looked great, until we ordered the pimento cheese balls which were decent but so small and so not worth the heavy price. No music was played, atrocious lighting and atmosphere, i felt like i was in a furniture store with the white light. Portions were small, my husbands salmon was too dry and burnt to finish, the quinoa was mushy and had no flavor. The grits were very good, and they had a good bourbon collection, the creole shrimp and grits was yummy. Our waiter was ok, he was very nonchalant , i had to ask for my own refills. Overall not really worth it, wouldnât go back.
Doreen B.
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February 27, 2026
I went on a Thursday night with 10 other people. I tried the prime rib special ($48) and it was just ok. I ordered it medium but it was more medium well. The server later said that they cut the prime rib, then dunk it into the hot au jus, thus cooking it a bit more. Everything else was great, including my chocolate martini ($15).
Melissa Welch
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June 13, 2026
Music gave a Titanic vibe, very soothing. The decor was beautiful. And the food...let me just show you. Highly recommend.
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AMAZING food!! I have been twice now & can't wait for another trip back to Ocala to go again! The Krispy Chicken is what I had last time which was delicious. Today I had the Thai salad with chicken and that also was excellent. The chicken was perfectly crispy with just the right amount of seasoning. Most of the dishes come with a yeast roll and a piece of creamy, cheesy cornbread with a crispy crusty top. My sister had the Creole Shrimp and cheesy grits which she described as heavenly. My Aunt has the fried cod and for dessert the coconut cake which she said was some of the best she has ever eaten. Definitely a place worthy of driving to. The manager sat down with us as well and we chatted about planning trip routes around places to eat when traveling, and let's just say, he is quite easy on the eyes.đ
Ate at Ivy on the Square downtown and itâs the kind of place you go when you want real Southern comfort food, but in a nicer setting. The dining room feels cozy and a little âspecial,â and the menu has those classic, filling plates that taste like someone actually cooked them (not just reheated). We started with a couple small things, then got entreesâeverything was seasoned well and came out hot.
This place looked awesome from the pictures and reviews on google, French onion soup, prime rib. Turns out the photos were very out of date which was unfortunate. Other stuff on the menu looked great, until we ordered the pimento cheese balls which were decent but so small and so not worth the heavy price. No music was played, atrocious lighting and atmosphere, i felt like i was in a furniture store with the white light. Portions were small, my husbands salmon was too dry and burnt to finish, the quinoa was mushy and had no flavor. The grits were very good, and they had a good bourbon collection, the creole shrimp and grits was yummy. Our waiter was ok, he was very nonchalant , i had to ask for my own refills. Overall not really worth it, wouldnât go back.
I went on a Thursday night with 10 other people. I tried the prime rib special ($48) and it was just ok. I ordered it medium but it was more medium well. The server later said that they cut the prime rib, then dunk it into the hot au jus, thus cooking it a bit more. Everything else was great, including my chocolate martini ($15).
Music gave a Titanic vibe, very soothing. The decor was beautiful. And the food...let me just show you. Highly recommend.