Ixia Restaurant
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 727-1800
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Centre Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 5pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Ixia Restaurant – by Alice Ockleshaw
The Scene
If it weren't for the building's exposed original architecture, you might wonder if you were still in Baltimore--what with Ixia's bright blue walls, gold trim, and modern, plush furnishings. White tablecloths and romantic candlelight contrast sharply with eclectic artwork, colorful chandeliers, and an equally chic wait staff. A welcoming lounge and granite bar in the rear is set off from the three multi-level dining areas by floor-to-ceiling iridescent draperies.
The Food
Attentive and knowledgeable staff serve up the menu's inventive blend of Mediterranean and Asian fare. Traditional dishes are given special treatment, like the grilled filet mignon, served with smooth truffled potato puree and a robust mushroom sauce. Pan-seared sea scallops and scallion-and-sesame-crusted ahi tuna alike are astoundingly fresh tasting with the latter getting a little Pacific Island input from the pineapple chutney. A light appetizer of carpaccio of octopus beforehand makes calamari seem vulgar.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkIxia's bar offers a host of creative martini options. Try the Thin Mint, a delicious take on the Girl Scout cookie namesake.
ParkingAfter 6pm, you'll find a good deal for parking in the conveniently located lot just north of the restaurant.
Where to SitRequest raised seating by the windows to watch Charles Street's passersby. Choose second-floor loft seating for more intimate meals.
User Reviews for Ixia Restaurant
07/03/2008 Posted by MicheleThom
I ate at Ixia on a Thursday night and had a really great time with some girlfriends. We had a couple of cocktails in the bar area before dinner. They have awesome mojitos! Drinks are a little steep, but they are huge and made with fresh ingredients. There are drinks on their cocktail list that I haven't heard of before or seen anywhere else. I want to go back just to try more of them. We sat for dinner and our waiter was very sweet, funny, and energetic. We shared our appetizers and the sashimi appetizer is off the hook! I had a soft crab entree special and absolutely loved it, but i don't think they have that all the time. We ended the evening with a cheese plate and some port. Delicious! I'd definitely go there again. Hopefully with a hot date!
Pros: Gorgeous restaurant, great service, yummy cocktails!
02/10/2008 Posted by ronplaine
If you don't care about service for the pricey yet delicious meal, then go at your own risk. Our first experience at Ixia was wonderful, which is why we returned and brought another couple. This time, we were invisible from start to finish. We were seated, given drink menus and never saw our waiter. After waiting at least 20 minutes, we finally asked the busboy for water. Once the waiter arrived, he apologized, and took our order. Special requests, such as sauce on the side, chilling the wine before serving, extra serving of crostinis and jam to go with our cheese, bringing the missing appetizer, (which finally came moments before the entre), cold $11.00 "warm chocolate cake" dessert, fell upon deaf ears followed by apologies. The host and manager, who were no better than the waiter, thought their meager apology compensated for our utterly disasterous service. When you pay a premium for food and atmosphere, you expect decent service, which we had on our first visit, but not this time. Go at your own risk.
Pros: food
Cons: service
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