IVY Lounge & Grill

This place is the one of the best hooka bars around
The food is very delicious, specifically the Persian pizza. The hooka is really good and they make the hooka in any style that you like
This lounge has very live and good vibe … Highly recommended

I like going there usually on weekends earlier in the afternoon, I love playing backgammon so it’s a plus for me that I can play there.
It’s a mix of beer or wine, hookah and cards or backgammon so it’s a very good spot for me and my friends for a chill night.
I only tried their hummus but I didn’t like it, it had A LOT of garlic.

First time here since moving to this area. I wasn’t impressed walking it they could of done more with the inside kinda looks like Kmart. Outside looks
Nice with the heaters going. They had the worst
Music playing like serious dirty rap? And the music videos playing with girls shaking their ass it’s like hmm and I hungry. After that whole thought we ordered our food which was amazing! I’m happy about that I eat this kind of food all the time so at least they had that going. And 2^nd they need more employees that speak and under stand what I’m saying I don’t care what race you are I’m glad you are working but you need to have at least someone who can help them when they don’t understand. They have hookah I didn’t get to try it looked like fun. Besides all that I’ll order my food to go next time

I have to say that this is the best Persian food around. It is way better than Caspian, and even a bit tastier than the Naan & Kabob. We tried the Beef Koobideh, the bean soup, the hummus, and the cucumber salad. Each dish was fantastic. I only gave this place 4 stars because the service is slow as hell, but I would still go back because the food was so good. Just expect to wait a while.

So nice. So relaxing. So high class. Not like tge dirty hooka joints at alll. Charcol guy is so kuchulo and helpful. Fire outdoor sitting is amazing.

The food here is decent, the service I received was awful. My father and I came here to eat and we waited twenty minutes to order. We placed our menus at the end of the table and stared around trying to figure out who was working and who wasn’t.
After the twenty minutes passed, our waiter, who was apparently to busy talking to his friends to take our order finally came up and asked if we were ready to order. We ordered and the guy seemed somewhat bothered by our existence, then upon receiving our food my dad asked what a certain item was and the waiter responded in with a rude demeanor and yet again, we felt as if we were a nuisance to his existence.
I do not think I will return, as I would rather eat somewhere where I do not feel like such a bother. This may have been my own bad experience so I wouldn’t say based upon this Unilocal to never try this place out.

The best Persian pizza in town. Although the it’s very over priced, but oh well…

Went again for couple more times!
I have to say that they have improved and service is on point !
Great hooka!
Big tea cups: p
And we did try sosis bandari and kalbas tanoori they were delicious.
Definitely recommend!!!

One of the better hookah bars in the area. Their hookahs are decent; not the best, but not the worst either. They have an indoor area as well as an outdoor patio. When I came, I sat inside. I liked how well ventilated it was inside since many hookah bars have an indoor ventilation issue. They serve alcohol at this establishment, which is a big deal for an Orange County based hookah bar. You get one free refill when you order a cup of tea, which is great. I haven’t had their food here yet but have heard great things about the food, specifically the Persian pizza.

Can I put 6 stars here for this EXCELLENT Persian restaurant? I would love to do so if I can…
We went Ivy Lounge & Grill for dinner. This is a very pretty &. Cozy environment! This place is amazing with its delicious Persian sandwiches and Appetizers! Food was excellent. I had the KOBIDEH it was cooked perfectly, juicy & very delicious. The ambiance & décor is very nice.
The staff were also friendly & I strongly recommended for a night out with friends specially for those who like Hooookah!!! Thank you.
Mac Dilani

Food is really good. They have a great persian pizza. Service is reasonably good even on busy nights. I am not into the hooka so I have never tried it.
There are both indoor and outdoor seats. Try to get one of the outdoor seats if you don’t smoke hooka. Otherwise you would be second hand smoker big time!

I’ve been wanting to try this place out for a while and was a bit disappointed when I finally did. The food was really good and was probably the highlight of my experience. Customer service was okay. I had to wave my hand every single time I wanted something because they never came to my table unless I did. After paying, there was no thank you or come again or have a good night. Even after I added a tip, still nothing. I’d probably come again just because it’s the closest hookah lounge around. Hopefully, the next time will be a better experience.

I love this place!!! Every time we come we get great food and great service! They are so welcoming and their fries are bomb and the hummus omg!

I honestly am one to try to help my fellow Persian business men, but seriously you guys?! Food has been EH and the service… hey you guys, this is not Iran ! Here, customer rules! Don’t argue with me if I ask to have happy dance music to play on a Saturday night at 10 pm, instead of the depressing music you were playing. The young guy keeps telling me it lounge music .HAHA…zip it baby. learn our way. If you want our business, learn to cater to us! Here, customer (who by the way is the one keeping you in business) is right! Customer rules!
As for me, and other OC Persians, there are many many many! other choices to get food from! Get with it you guys ! This is not Iran!

Was impressed with this new establishment. The hookah was good and they do serve alcohol, which is a treat in conservative OC. The only downfall is teaching the coal man the rules of
hookah coal-​it really matters and changes the taste. However, other than that hookah and tea on a chill Friday night with some Persian tunes… You can’t go wrong.

I ordered a tea and baklava they brought me the smallest cup of tea and the smallest piece of baklava you’ve ever seen. I also ordered a hookah and it was not good at all. I ordered melon but it was more like charcoal… no Taste my friend order a garden salad and was charged for chief salad which was $ 3 more.
This place is unorganized and way too expensive. I would not recommend for a nice place to hang out and chill.

The Ivy Lounge has been open for a few months and I’ve always wanted to cross this place off my list. Instead of writing a narrative on this review, I’ll just list out reasons as to why I’m giving this place two stars.
The only ones working in the front are one server and the manager, granted they have a HELP wanted sign, but still, that means there was a wait time and lack of service. Hookah became harsh quick, it didn’t last very long, there are no seats indoors — it’s all outside which may be temporary since its summer?
Coals were not changed frequently, the outside seats were almost packed which is understandable since you only have one person serving everyone. The check can either be brought out to you eventually or you can perhaps go inside personally or you can wait 10 minutes to flag him down for the check.
I didn’t get to try the food, I don’t know if I will, my friends and I came here as a last resort and what was nearby because Palmz was closed on Sunday and the Mirage is too far of a drive just for hookah. But if we are ever wanting hookah on Sunday’s, this place won’t come to mind.
Everything looked hectic, service could be better with additional servers, the seating is questionable when you walk in because even though the server sees you, he assumes you’ll know to sit down? Or stand waiting? I don’t know, it’s one of those. «We’re here and we don’t know if we should wait to be seated or what sort of things».
I’ve been reading many reviews, maybe even all of them, for this lounge. Hm. Suspicious of these reviews, some looks like friends, some looks like customers.
One star itself because the one server available was trying to get to everyone by himself. An extra star because I liked the outdoor umbrellas, they had nice cute lights lol.

Hidden Gem… The food is amazing … I’ve had their dinner combo plate for two that’s phenomenal and well priced … And their lunch specials r good … Both the tongue sandwich and gyro are amazing …
What’s not clear from visiting their site is that they actually offer hookahs as well … Unlike most hookah spots in oc … These guys use old school charcoal and their hookah last … The guava hits all night … Last benefit … They are open late … Only draw back… On sight parking is limited but plenty across the street

Excellent food. Brand new spot so they still working on some finishing touches and their liquor licenses.
Persian Pizza was made from homemade fresh dough. no processed ingredients. Filet mignon was cooked just right as well.
Once they get wine… I will become a regular at the bar area.

Great hookah, great food, great service
Great location.
Highly recommended this place.
Thanks guys :)