3.5. I came to Ink and Ivy with some co-workers during the week. There were 6 of us, so I called ahead to make a reservation, however they said they didn't take reservations- dumb. We arrived around 1:00pm and waited about 10 minutes for our table. It was on a Friday and the place was pretty packed.
The inside of Ink & Ivy was pretty funky. It was a mix between a cocktail lounge, bar and restaurant. They have plenty of big TVs throughout, which is great for sporting events and they have a HUGE outdoor patio. It was cold so we sat inside, but I imagine this place will be popping once it warms up.
My group was greeted by our server upon seating and we were made aware of their Friday drink special- $5 Titos. Score! The menu consists of a variety of different options- from seafood (a lot), salads, soups and sandwiches. I heard the menu changes for dinner and they also have a raw bar.
I ordered the tomato soup and the grilled cheese because I felt like being a kid. Others got the pulled pork sandwich and salads. The "creamy" tomato soup was super chunky, but had great flavor. The grilled cheese on the other hand looked pathetic. Everyone laughed and said it looked like they ran over to the 7-11 and purchased white bread and threw a piece of cheese on it. For $11 I was expecting something better. My coworkers said the pulled pork sandwich and salad were good through.
Overall, I hope Ink & Ivy does well in this location as it was totally lacking something in this space for a long time. I'm not sure if I'll be back in a hurry for food, but the patio and drinks are worth a visit.