Reviews for Iva Lees Restaurant
Iva Lees Restaurant received an average rating of 5.00 out of 5 stars from 1 reviews.
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Awesome service by Crystal Morales on 6/15/2020
AWESOME service and pricing! I finally found this restaurant. I am deeply impressed by how they handled their many customers correctly with no hassles at all. The arrangement of the chairs was also very well-organized. I love coming back here again and again. You really stand for your goal! Thanks a lot, guys!
Owners Lisa and Eric Wagoner are area natives who have created a charming place to hang out in downtown San Clemente. The menu by chef Christopher Starr puts a spin on Southern and Creole specialties. Start with the bourbon-infused French… Read Full Editorial
Sh-tty servce by steeves via Citysearch on 11/14/2011
I've been to Iva's about 5 times now and always seem to get sh-tty service, and it is to bad because the food (which is not cheap) is very good.
Saturday night I went in with my date and I think it was the host who greeted us from his…
Susan R by Susan R via Insider Pages on 9/5/2010
What a wonderful surprise awaits you when you enter the door at Iva Lees. Great atmosphere, great food and great service.
AMAZING by mschmidtyy via Citysearch on 5/6/2010
Everything was amazing here. I'm going to have them cater my wedding!
Great Southern Food in San Clemente by edwardo3 via Citysearch on 1/19/2010
My wife and I are new to town and have tried all the local restaurants and Iva Lee's is the best by far! The chef actually went to culinary school in New York and his training shows in his creative southern dishes. The staff is well…
Good Food, Great Service, Great Fun. by Carlacan via Citysearch on 6/9/2009
My friends and I had dinner at Iva Lees a few weeks ago and had a wonderful experience. Our server was very helpful and seemed to go out of her way to help us decide what to order since most of us wanted to share. We started with the…
Excellent Romantic atmosphere / New Orlean's Style by Matt S via Insider Pages on 1/13/2009
Great atmosphere, music (sometimes it is live), wine selection, waiters, and of course the food is top notch. I will be a return customer many times to come. Every penny spent is worth it at Ivy Lee's!
Superb New Orleans Cuisine With Jazz by Bill S via Insider Pages on 4/14/2008
One of my favor restaurants in the area. Ira Lee's has authentic New Orleans food with live jazz entertainment in the evening. The decor is also a copy of French Creol style. You can also just sit in the bar and enjoy the jazz. …
Finally a place to have some fun & enjoy great food! by localoc45 via Citysearch on 2/20/2008
My husband and I have lived in San Clemente for 17 years and I have to say that Iva Lee's is one of our favorite places to go. I agree that Thursday nights are the best. They have a lively blues band in the bar area that gets everyone in a…
Thursday is the best. by Will41 via Citysearch on 1/27/2008
Thursday night cannot be beat at Iva Lees on Thursday night. the band and atmosphere is amazing. No matter how busy it gets, the service does not suffer. The food is beyond belief, and drinks are too hard to beat. For my money, it gets no…
Most authentic and delicious Southern restaurant in Orange County! by Rachelle381 via Citysearch on 1/24/2008
My husband and I had a terrific experience at Iva Lee?s for our 18th wedding anniversary. Although we were about 20 minutes early for our reservation, the hostess accommodated us to the fullest, despite them hardly having a seat in the…
Never Going Back by sandiegcritic via Citysearch on 11/24/2007
Based on the reviews I made reservations to meet our son-in-law for dinner. We were all extremely disappointed. This place is terrible, the service was OK and the drinks were OK but that?s it. The food was horrible, the three of us all…
Why me with all these good ratings? by townlaw via Citysearch on 6/24/2007
The decor is great. I started with a warm Amber Light...I stress the "warm". I told the waitress the beer was warm and she in essence, said "So?" and did nothing about it and charged me for it. I can get over a warm beer, but then I…
Best Rib-eye and martini's anywhere in OC, sevice is always friendly and prompt, romantic atmosphere by michaelapond via Citysearch on 8/1/2006
Lisa and Eric welcome you into their romantic little restaurant as if they were welcoming you into their own home. The food is consistently delicious-my husband and i visit Iva Lee's at least once a week to get our fix of N'Awlins style…
The BEST!!! by telemahi via Citysearch on 7/17/2006
It is hard to find restaurants these days that have a great ambiance without overdoing it, have incredibly good food without being pretentious about it (or charge an arm and a leg over), and have that downhome warmth and feel that we all…
Food ... people .... music .... as good as it gets by ralph_kaplan via Citysearch on 7/17/2006
Born and raised in the deep south, Iva Lee's brings back the the sounds, smells, taste, and service that I grew up with. The food is Southern; a little Cajun, a little Creole, and all prepared "down home". The live music takes you back to…
Fabulous Southern Fare with Outstanding Southern Hospitality by mjchase via Citysearch on 7/16/2006
Our favorite restaurant in San Clemente. From the warm greeting at the door through to the uniquely delicious dessert variations, Iva Lee's is a step back into the old South. There are two scenes here, with a small bar serving a wide…
All Good But Love The Fried Green Tomatoes by thosegraces via Citysearch on 7/16/2006
Very yummy. Nice atmosphere. I love the fried green tomatoes. Also like the fried catfish... My husband loves the pork sliders appetizer. We've brought different people to dinner there and everyone has liked it. I wouldn't bring my kids…
Great Southern food with flair by pwesselink via Citysearch on 7/14/2006
IvaLee's is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. The food is wonderful and my wife and I love the jazz and blues that make the atmosphere perfect. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal in south OC>
Outstanding food by johnmesq via Citysearch on 7/15/2006
Excellent ambiance. I am told the Hurricanes are great. Need reservation. Blues/Jazz entertainment. This restaurant deserves to be supported.
Sooooooo Yummy! by cheersalot via Citysearch on 7/14/2006
I have never been disappointed in the meals that I have ordered here - off the menu or the chef's specials. Always tasty and just a 'twist' different. LOVE the Bellini's at the bar - Eric's smiling face and mixmaster expertise! Give it…
