Ivy on the Square is a highly rated Southern-inspired restaurant in Ocala, FL, located in a beautifully preserved circa-1890 building at 53 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471.
Known for elegant dining, historic charm, and a warm yet upscale atmosphere, this Ocala restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, and catering with table service and a private dining room.
Guests enjoy fast service, great cocktails, great coffee, great dessert, a strong tea selection, and an excellent wine list, along with comfort food, healthy options, happy-hour drinks, local specialties, beer, and alcohol. Dining options include outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, and on-site services.
Ivy on the Square is a popular choice for solo dining, lunch, dinner, brunch reservations, and special occasions, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms for added convenience. To experience one of the best Southern cuisine restaurants in Ocala, FL, visit Ivy on the Square or call +1 352-622-5550 to reserve a table today.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Ivy on the Square
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Roasted dates wrapped with applewood smoked bacon.
Fresh green tomatoes fried in our 50 year old recipe accompanied by a house made southwestern aioli.
Fresh mozzarella between sourdough painted with garlic & herb butter grilled to perfection.
Fried pimento cheddar cheese balls with a hint of bleu cheese paired with peach habanero jam.
Hand floured onion rings accompanied by a house made southwestern aioli.
Beefsteak tomatoes staggered with fresh mozzarella drizzled with a balsamic glaze & basil pesto.
Grilled & sliced filet over romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, and blue cheese crumbles drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Grilled chicken breast sliced atop staggered beefsteak tomatoes & fresh mozzarella finished with a balsamic glaze.
Fresh romaine hearts tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese, finished with crispy chicken breast.
Fresh romaine hearts tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese, finished with sliced grilled chicken breast.
Fresh romaine hearts tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese, finished with crispy chicken breast.
Fresh romaine hearts tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese, finished with sliced grilled chicken breast.
Homemade chicken salad topped with roasted almonds served with fresh garden salad & polynesian fruit.
Grilled salmon, candied pecans, dried cranberries & mandarin oranges atop a bed of fresh spinach & romaine, served with homemade honey citrus dressing.
Fresh romaine hearts & Napa cabbage tossed in our homemade peanut dressing topped with candied pecans & mandarin oranges. Choice of protein: chicken.
Fresh romaine hearts & Napa cabbage tossed in our homemade peanut dressing topped with candied pecans & mandarin oranges. Choice of protein: shrimp.
Fresh garden salad topped with turkey & shredded cheese pinwheels.
Our signature dish, a recipe 30 years old. Available with grilled chicken.
8oz grilled filet mignon, hand-cut.
Hand battered & deep fried to a golden brown.
Hand battered & deep fried to a golden brown.
Fresh cod fried to perfection served with our homemade tartar sauce.
Grilled shrimp in a sweet & tangy barbeque sauce over our homemade creamy cheese grits.
Sautéed shrimp in a creamy creole sauce served over cheese grits with Andouille sausage garnished with scallions & cilantro.
Lettuce, tomato, pickle, bacon, two fried onion rings, colby jack cheese & bourbon glaze.
Our fried shrimp tossed in creamy buffalo sauce with mozzarella cheese, lettuce, mayo in a spinach wrap.
Hand sliced prime rib, melted mozzarella on a French baguette served with Au Jus.
Our signature fried green tomatoes, bacon, lettuce & southwestern aioli on sourdough.
Wagyu beef burger cooked to your desired temp with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle.
Our signature krispy chicken served on a Brioche bun with lettuce, tomato & mayo.
Grilled mahi, avocado, bacon & tomato finished with a creamy cilantro sauce on sourdough.
Wagyu beef burger cooked to your desired temp with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, bacon, avocado and muenster cheese.
Homemade chicken salad topped with roasted almonds served with a garden salad & polynesian fruit.
Thinly sliced smoked turkey topped with homemade cranberry sauce & dill mayo served with a fresh garden salad & polynesian fruit.
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Warm, old-fashioned bread pudding baked until golden and finished with a rich vanilla sauce.
Deep, dark chocolate layer cake with a luscious cocoa frosting for a bold, late-night chocolate fix.
Moist coconut cake layered with creamy frosting and finished with toasted coconut.
Tangy key lime custard in a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream.
Creamy peanut butter filling in a cookie crust, finished with chocolate drizzle.
Roasted dates wrapped with applewood smoked bacon.
Fresh green tomatoes fried in our 50 year old recipe accompanied by a house made southwestern aioli.
Fresh mozzarella between sourdough painted with garlic & herb butter grilled to perfection.
Fried pimento cheddar cheese balls with a hint of bleu cheese paired with peach habanero jam.
Hand floured onion rings accompanied by a house made southwestern aioli.
Beefsteak tomatoes staggered with fresh mozzarella drizzled with a balsamic glaze & basil pesto.
Roasted dates wrapped with applewood smoked bacon.
Fresh green tomatoes fried in our 50 year old recipe accompanied by a house made southwestern aioli.
Fresh mozzarella between sourdough painted with garlic & herb butter grilled to perfection.
Fried pimento cheddar cheese balls with a hint of bleu cheese paired with peach habanero jam.
Hand floured onion rings accompanied by a house made southwestern aioli.
Beefsteak tomatoes staggered with fresh mozzarella drizzled with a balsamic glaze & basil pesto.
Jumbo sea scallop stack upon a fried polenta wheel finished with a dijon brandy cream sauce.
Grilled & sliced filet over romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, and blue cheese crumbles drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Grilled chicken breast sliced atop staggered beefsteak tomatoes & fresh mozzarella finished with a balsamic glaze.
Fresh romaine hearts tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese, finished with crispy chicken breast.
Fresh romaine hearts tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese, finished with sliced grilled chicken breast.
Fresh romaine hearts tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese, finished with crispy chicken breast.
Fresh romaine hearts tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese, finished with sliced grilled chicken breast.
Homemade chicken salad topped with roasted almonds served with fresh garden salad & polynesian fruit.
Grilled salmon, candied pecans, dried cranberries & mandarin oranges atop a bed of fresh spinach & romaine, served with homemade honey citrus dressing.
Fresh romaine hearts & Napa cabbage tossed in our homemade peanut dressing topped with candied pecans & mandarin oranges. Choice of protein: chicken.
Fresh romaine hearts & Napa cabbage tossed in our homemade peanut dressing topped with candied pecans & mandarin oranges. Choice of protein: shrimp.
Fresh garden salad topped with turkey & shredded cheese pinwheels.
Grilled salmon, candied pecans, dried cranberries & mandarin oranges atop a bed of fresh spinach & romaine, served with homemade honey citrus dressing.
Fresh romaine hearts tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese finished with sliced grilled chicken breast.
Fresh garden salad topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, purple cabbage & shredded cheese with sliced krispy chicken. Grilled chicken available.
Grilled & sliced filet over romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, and blue cheese crumbles drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Grilled chicken breast sliced atop staggered beefsteak tomatoes & fresh mozzarella finished with a balsamic glaze.
Our signature dish, a recipe 30 years old. Available with grilled chicken.
8oz grilled filet mignon, hand-cut.
Hand battered & deep fried to a golden brown.
Hand battered & deep fried to a golden brown.
Fresh cod fried to perfection served with our homemade tartar sauce.
Our signature dish, a recipe 30 years old. Available with grilled chicken.
Hand battered & deep fried to a golden brown.
Hand battered & deep fried to a golden brown.
Twin lobster tails served with our homemade creamy lemon butter sauce. Fried or broiled.
Fresh cod fried to perfection served with our homemade tartar sauce.
Pan seared lump crab cakes served atop our signature fried green tomatoes drizzled with a sweet chili orange marmalade sauce.
Grilled shrimp in a sweet & tangy barbeque sauce over our homemade creamy cheese grits.
Sautéed shrimp in a creamy creole sauce served over cheese grits with Andouille sausage garnished with scallions & cilantro.
Lettuce, tomato, pickle, bacon, two fried onion rings, colby jack cheese & bourbon glaze.
Our fried shrimp tossed in creamy buffalo sauce with mozzarella cheese, lettuce, mayo in a spinach wrap.
Hand sliced prime rib, melted mozzarella on a French baguette served with Au Jus.
Our signature fried green tomatoes, bacon, lettuce & southwestern aioli on sourdough.
Wagyu beef burger cooked to your desired temp with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle.
Our signature krispy chicken served on a Brioche bun with lettuce, tomato & mayo.
Grilled mahi, avocado, bacon & tomato finished with a creamy cilantro sauce on sourdough.
Wagyu beef burger cooked to your desired temp with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, bacon, avocado and muenster cheese.
Homemade chicken salad topped with roasted almonds served with a garden salad & polynesian fruit.
Thinly sliced smoked turkey topped with homemade cranberry sauce & dill mayo served with a fresh garden salad & polynesian fruit.
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Warm, old-fashioned bread pudding baked until golden and finished with a rich vanilla sauce.
Deep, dark chocolate layer cake with a luscious cocoa frosting for a bold, late-night chocolate fix.
Moist coconut cake layered with creamy frosting and finished with toasted coconut.
Tangy key lime custard in a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream.
Creamy peanut butter filling in a cookie crust, finished with chocolate drizzle.
Roasted dates wrapped with applewood smoked bacon.
Fresh green tomatoes fried in our 50 year old recipe accompanied by a house made southwestern aioli.
Fresh mozzarella between sourdough painted with garlic & herb butter grilled to perfection.
Fried pimento cheddar cheese balls with a hint of bleu cheese paired with peach habanero jam.
Hand floured onion rings accompanied by a house made southwestern aioli.
Beefsteak tomatoes staggered with fresh mozzarella drizzled with a balsamic glaze & basil pesto.
Jumbo sea scallop stack upon a fried polenta wheel finished with a dijon brandy cream sauce.
Grilled salmon, candied pecans, dried cranberries & mandarin oranges atop a bed of fresh spinach & romaine, served with homemade honey citrus dressing.
Fresh romaine hearts tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese finished with sliced grilled chicken breast.
Fresh garden salad topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, purple cabbage & shredded cheese with sliced krispy chicken. Grilled chicken available.
Grilled & sliced filet over romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, and blue cheese crumbles drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Grilled chicken breast sliced atop staggered beefsteak tomatoes & fresh mozzarella finished with a balsamic glaze.
Our signature dish, a recipe 30 years old. Available with grilled chicken.
Hand battered & deep fried to a golden brown.
Hand battered & deep fried to a golden brown.
Twin lobster tails served with our homemade creamy lemon butter sauce. Fried or broiled.
Fresh cod fried to perfection served with our homemade tartar sauce.
Pan seared lump crab cakes served atop our signature fried green tomatoes drizzled with a sweet chili orange marmalade sauce.
Served with your choice of side; completed with nightly special vegetables, garden salad, cornbread and yeast roll.
Served with your choice of side; completed with nightly special vegetables, garden salad, cornbread and yeast roll.
Grilled shrimp sautéed in a sweet & tangy barbeque sauce over our homemade creamy cheese grits.
Sautéed chicken breast topped with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, artichokes & a white wine lemon sauce served on a bed of sautéed baby spinach & tri-colored quinoa.
Pan-seared salmon fillet with a honey glaze drizzle on a bed of sautéed baby spinach & tri-color quinoa.
Pan-seared pecan crusted salmon on a bed of sautéed baby spinach & tri-color quinoa topped with a hazelnut butter sauce.
Jumbo sea scallops & shrimp sautéed in a lemon butter sauce served over linguini.
Sautéed shrimp simmered in a light creamy creole sauce served over creamy cheese grits with Andouille sausage garnished with scallions & cilantro.
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Warm, old-fashioned bread pudding baked until golden and finished with a rich vanilla sauce.
Deep, dark chocolate layer cake with a luscious cocoa frosting for a bold, late-night chocolate fix.
Moist coconut cake layered with creamy frosting and finished with toasted coconut.
Tangy key lime custard in a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream.
Creamy peanut butter filling in a cookie crust, finished with chocolate drizzle.
Served with your choice of side; completed with nightly special vegetables, garden salad, cornbread and yeast roll.
Served with your choice of side; completed with nightly special vegetables, garden salad, cornbread and yeast roll.
Grilled shrimp sautéed in a sweet & tangy barbeque sauce over our homemade creamy cheese grits.
Sautéed chicken breast topped with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, artichokes & a white wine lemon sauce served on a bed of sautéed baby spinach & tri-colored quinoa.
Pan-seared salmon fillet with a honey glaze drizzle on a bed of sautéed baby spinach & tri-color quinoa.
Pan-seared pecan crusted salmon on a bed of sautéed baby spinach & tri-color quinoa topped with a hazelnut butter sauce.
Jumbo sea scallops & shrimp sautéed in a lemon butter sauce served over linguini.
Sautéed shrimp simmered in a light creamy creole sauce served over creamy cheese grits with Andouille sausage garnished with scallions & cilantro.
Crisp shrimp tossed in vibrant mild buffalo sauce, served with your choice of house made ranch or blue cheese
Thick- cut beefsteak tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, elegantly layered and finished with basil pesto pesto and a balsamic glaze drizzle
Lightly fried shriemp and cod, served with house made tarter and cocktail sauce
Signature house-cut potato wedges, generously topped with cheddar cheese sauce, crispy bacon, cool sour cream, and fresh chives
Pan- seared lump crab cakes, presented artfully atop our renowned fried green tomatoes and finished with a delicates sweet chili orange marmalade sauce
Crisp shrimp tossed in vibrant mild buffalo sauce, served with your choice of house made ranch or blue cheese
Thick- cut beefsteak tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, elegantly layered and finished with basil pesto pesto and a balsamic glaze drizzle
Lightly fried shriemp and cod, served with house made tarter and cocktail sauce
Signature house-cut potato wedges, generously topped with cheddar cheese sauce, crispy bacon, cool sour cream, and fresh chives
Pan- seared lump crab cakes, presented artfully atop our renowned fried green tomatoes and finished with a delicates sweet chili orange marmalade sauce
Hear from our valued guests
Miss. Mimi would be proud of this location. Atmosphere is industrial and classy and romantic. Great for dining alone, couples, and large groups. Full liquor bar and wonderful drink specialties.. Food is top notch and is made from Mimi's own recipes and made with love.. Servers are always checking on you to be sure you are enjoying your experience and any needs.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED..
My sister and I had lunch for her birthday last month. We shared fried green tomatoes. I ordered the French Dip sandwich, and she ordered the Southern Shrimp Creole. We had dessert also. Peanut butter pie and chocolate midnight cake. Everything was delicious!! We plan to go again soon. I highly recommend it!
My family and I came here after my sister in laws graduation. The food was absolutely amazing! The bacon wrapped dates are so good, but there aren’t enough of them for the price. Everyone enjoyed their meal. We went in a Thursday and the prime rib was the special of the day. I loved my creole shrimp and grits, I was expecting it to be spicy but it wasn’t at all. The croissants are so buttery and flaky. We were a party of 6 and our server had a hard time keeping up with our drink refills. They also really need to get some new menues!!! They are so old and scratched we had to look the menu up online. Other than that everything was amazing!
Love this place! I grew up going to the original location in Williston FL but they have carried that tradition to Ocala. There is always great food and we love the atmosphere here. The Rice Crispy Chicken is the best. Highly recommend!
Coming here was such a great experience. It is elevated southern cuisine at its finest. We got hand battered onion rings that were so light and crispy, chicken salad croissants and bacon wrapped dates. All delicious!
My mom and I were in Ocala for a doctor’s appointment and this was the first place that popped up when I searched for food. I’m so glad it was because not only was the food great but the atmosphere and service was top tier too. The amount of food was crazy for the price and we had so much left over to take home. The cornbread had to be one of our favorites on the plate. We really enjoyed the pimento cheese balls and even my Caesar salad was so good it needs to be mentioned. I can’t wait to bring my husband back next time we are down from north Florida.
One of my favorite places. The ambiance is perfect, cozy, low lighting, beautiful decor. Customer Service is on point, friendly, accommodating, & just enough attention. The food is always delicious & beautifully plated. My last lunch, I took a friend & she was pleasantly surprised.
Went on a Sunday for lunch. Great atmosphere. Waitress and staff were super attentive. Food was very good. The live music was so nice and made our lunch so enjoyable! We will definitely go back and try other dishes on the menu!
Ate at Ivy on the Square downtown and it’s 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 “special,” 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 entrees—everything was seasoned well and came out hot.
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.😉
Common questions about Ivy on the Square
Ivy on the Square is located at 53 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, United States, Ocala, FL, United States.
You can reach Ivy on the Square by calling +1 352-622-5550.
Ivy on the Square has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 2234 customer reviews.
Ivy on the Square features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Ivy on the Square features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Ivy on the Square features the following highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Ivy on the Square features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Ivy on the Square features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Healthy options, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Ivy on the Square features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Ivy on the Square features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Ivy on the Square features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Ivy on the Square features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Ivy on the Square features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Ivy on the Square features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Ivy on the Square features the following children: High chairs, Kids' menu.
Ivy on the Square features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Ivy on the Square features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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