The Ivy House Restaurant

This place is a gem!
My server Gracie was very well-mannered and kind. She had a great soft-spoken personality as well as efficiency in taking our order and waiting on us.
The decor is chic and elegant.
Everyone was friendly and you felt at home.
I will be back!

I haven't been here in a while. My sister was in town, and my mom, sister, and I were antique shopping, and they wanted to stop in here. Oh, how I have missed it. Our server Vickie was amazing, and if I ever had my own business, she is who I would want!!
We started with their famous green fried tomatoes, the best around. I had the cod fish, and my sister had the baked chicken, and if you leave this place hungry, it's all on you. I will be making more visits here. Another Hidden Gem just outside Gainesville.

The best food comes wrapped in southern hospitality with home style cooking!

Ivy House is a great surprise for any passing through the small town of Williston.

My girlfriend and I stopped in on a road trip for a delicious lunch.

Service was friendly, fast, and the food was excellent.

Stop in Ivy House when you can. You won't be disappointed!

Quaint and welcoming restaurant located in a historic house! It is well known for it's southern home style cooking. Staff were friendly. The decor was eclectic and nostalgic. The food was very good! The sweet tea was perfect - not overly sweet. I had the steak lunch. My husband had the chicken fried steak special.

What a great place! The service was great, Jessica (hopefully I got her name right) was our server. The food was FANTASTIC!! The sweet tea was on point. Someone’s grandma is definitely in that kitchen cooking. The prices are very reasonable. The decor was very nice.

We loved it, first time with friends.
The food was excellent and so was the service. Definitely worth the drive from Ocala.

Came to Williston for a little staycation for my wife's birthday. A stop for dinner here was a highlight. Love the place. The warm welcome at the door, the service and the food all incredible. We both had the Fried green tomatoes appetizer ,Big South sampler for dinner and Walnut pie for dessert. Everything was great! Looking forward to our next visit.

Wow! Absolutely fabulous!!! Hidden gem in northcentral Florida. The fried green tomatoes were excellent. Meals full of flavor. Excellent service, incredible atmosphere.

Relaxed dining, fresh food prepared in house, pleasant & efficient server. Great example of Florida Southern cuisine. Desserts are beyond amazing! The atmosphere of the 1902 Southern home with it's welcoming wrap around porch prepares you for what's to come inside. When you've finished your meal, take time to visit the gift shop upstairs.

THE best restaurant in Williston. The crispy chicken dinner (pictured) tastes as good as it looks. Super friendly staff! The fried green tomatoes are a must order.

Visiting the area & this place was recommended. Ate supper here 3/2/23. Such a quaint place to eat & the food was delicious! Huge servings & reasonable prices. Hubby had salmon & I had scallops & oysters. Got half order of onion rings for appetizer & it was a huge serving. Those & the mac& cheese were the best I've ever had & I'm picky! The veggies for the night was okra & tomatoes which was yummy! The bread good. Just everything we had was great. The batter was so good on everything I could just eat it! Service was good too. Ginger needs commended for doing such a great job even though it was super busy.
The ONLY complaint I would have, is that the scallops were very small. I like the bigger ones best. And that they need more bathrooms! They had 1 for men & 1 for women for both staff & visitors so it was always busy.
Highly recommend!

After a few dives at blue grotto today, I was looking for a bite to eat. Nothing fancy but more than fast food. The Ivy house was near by and had great reviews so I decided to trek over. It was only about 7 minutes away.

I want to tell you that I'm southern born and raised and I love Southern food. I decided to have the catfish and grits. By default when I get grits, I immediately reach for the salt and pepper, but the sweet tea was really good, so I decided to taste the grits unaltered. They were fantastic! Everything seemed like a normal southern addon, but the roll was a super light and fluffy pretzel roll, the cornbread was that perfect blend of sweet and salty, the catfish was light and delicious. And the staff were so genuine and sweet. I got a hug from the owner.

Apparently they've been around 30 years. This is my first time. It will not be my last.

Don't sleep on this place. It's a hidden gem for sure

We ride motorcycles with this as our lunch destination. we've introduced many friends to the Williston Location. We've never had a bad meal. All of our riding companions love the experience. Only thing I want to know is where are they going to reopen afterthe fire?

Ecstatic about this new gem. I've just found my new favorite place to dine.
Best SOUTHERN FOOD in the WORLD. Made with love by Miss Mimi and her family . Warm and welcoming, friendly staff and guests. There's a lot of different Victorian style rooms to choose for dining in. From a solo, to a romantic experience to a family and friends gathering. Beautiful outdoor dining and beautiful gardens. Small boutique shop upstairs. What a fabulous find. Already looking forward to our next visit.

This place is so full of character, charm and ambiance. The staff are friendly and very knowledgeable. The food is amazingly delicious with generous portions. Reasonably priced. Definitely my new go to place when in the area. Highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed.

My partner and I stopped here on our way back home from visiting Devil's Den, and we were far from disappointed.
Everything is under 20 dollars, which is an amazing price for the quality of the food.
The cornbread is so good and it melts in your mouth, I wish they gave you more. The mac and cheese is so good, and I'm pretty picky about Mac and cheese since it's my favorite food.
The rustic vibe of this place is so relaxing and homey. I sincerely wish I didn't live so far away. I will definitely stop here again if I'm ever passing through!

Always a favorite for out of town guests who want local flavor. Friendly, warm decor, great fresh food.

This place is a little far for me to get to on a regular basis, so anytime I'm passing near here, I make a point of stopping in. The staff is super friendly and the food is always delicious.

Went there for lunch today. The ivy house has been serving food here for 29 years and the building was built in 1912.

This is a unique country restaurant with very good entrees and amazing sides

Our waitress was fun. It is a little pricey but well worth it

LOVED, the cornbread, fried pork chops the corn salad.

Will be back next time we are in town

Oh my, southern food is not my usual go to, however I just happened to be passing and this place has good stars. Thoroughly amazed at how great the quality of food and service was. Our waitress checked on us often and made fantastic recommendations. I had the scallop meal and phenomenal! I'm surprised they charge how much they do for the amount of food they serve and how the food taste. I can guarantee any food they serve will be 10/10. Will definitely be back. It's worth the drive from Orlando.