First time at ibby's which is located in the Danforth University Center, or as students call it the DUC. Visitor parking is nearby in the garage. Other parking is permit only. Ibby's offers an upgraded food and dining experience for Washington University faculty, staff and students. A hostess seated us and was pleasant. The dining room was almost empty on a Thursday around noon while school was in session. Our very friendly waiter arrived quickly as we reviewed menus we requested waters. The decor is bright and the kitchen is partially exposed. The seating is table and chairs. There is one group table for like 6-8 in the back. The noise level was low. I ordered the beet salad and added grilled chicken. My wife the turkey club and substituted the potatoes for a salad. Both were recommended by the waiter. Orders pushed out in around 20 minutes. My salad was good, not great. Everything seemed fresh. My wife liked her sandwich, however the bacon was tough. We did receive a table check and waters refilled. We declined deserts although they sounded good. The bill was a bit steep for a salad and sandwich with two waters. I probably would not return. read more

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Ibby's is fine. I heard it used to be way better, but I think it fell off. For campus dining, it's obviously good, but don't expect good restaurant level. My friends and I did go for one of their birthdays and they gave us a free dessert which was good. The waiter was sweet, though. I'd only go to Ibby's if you are SWIMMING in meal points and don't know what to do with them. I'll also add that their free bread served at the beginning is pretty bad. Portions are also small. Here's what we tried: -Ibby's Salad: 6/10 - Huge pieces of beets were kind of out of place. The goat cheese was good, but the dressing wasn't even on most of the salad. -Mahi Lokos Nachos: 4.5/10 - Not very much to these nachos. The fish was pretty good, but there was a sort of mushy green guacamole on top that just felt a bit out of place. No real flavor either. -Garlic Seared Prawn Pasta: 9/10 - This was actually really good. The seafood was delicious and the garlicky sauce was super decadent. The only thing is I would prefer there to be a larger serving. -Gnocchi Primavera: 5/10 - The fried gnocchi was delicious but the rest of the dish was a disappointment of soggy veggies. -Flourless Chocolate Cake: 5/10 - I had good expectations but this missed the mark once again. No chocolate flavor and not rich or fudgy at all. Wouldn't waste the meal points here. read more

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Very bad experience. The reception desk's attitude was super bad. She almost scared me. Her tone was like a teacher scolding a student. She showed little respect to me and my friend. When we reserved a table for 18:30 and went there at 18:20, she told us to wait. However, there were lots of empty tables in the restaurant. I asked why she couldn't let us in since there were so many empty tables, and she replied in an angry voice, saying "Are you questioning me?" This almost scared my friend and we had a very bad experience. For this kind of service, they are even charging a compulsory 18% gratuity fee on each table. Selling a piece of ribeye steak at almost 40 dollars, the food was still so so. It is indeed ludicrous. The atmosphere is also bad, with dim lights and extra small tables. They don't even have napkins! read more

Dedicating my 600th review to the restaurant I have probably been to the most in my life. I was surprised that there was a restaurant on campus, but I soon learned that this was a blessing in disguise as the amount of meal points you can use here is wonderful. Since I always have too many meal points, I frequented this place A LOT. It seems like where they make Ibby's food is the same place where the make DUC food. The only difference is that Ibby's food is plated and therefore, seems fancier. I came here typically more than 3x a week so I have had the opportunity to try their menu many times over. Here are my favorites: - Banana Foster - Best dessert on campus no cap. The vanilla ice cream works perfectly well with the very sweet caramel and brownie. This may also be my favorite dessert because I never had a Banana Foster before coming to WashU but this thing is seriously good. - Parmesan Fries - They come with a lot of entrees so you don't need to buy it as a side. The fries are ridiculously good - crispy on the outside and mashed potato consistency on the inside. One of the things I will definitely miss after graduation. - Fish anything - Whether that's the lunch buffet option (pre-COVID) or dinner, get the fish. It's so tender and I feel like the quality is pretty good. - Brussel Sprouts - WashU makes the best brussel sprouts in the world. It's so weird that this is their specialty but they roast it until its very crispy and full of the vinaigrette, lemon flavor. - Steamed Green Beans - Simple but delicious. The one thing is though they don't give you a lot when you buy this item, so you might need to buy 2 to feel full. - Calamari - I know that WashU is not near the ocean but it may as well be. The calamari is so good, I definitely have eaten just this dish for dinner many times. I think the reason why it is good is because of how much parmesan then put on it and the tomato dipping sauce is awesome. - I miss the buffet, so the buffet. So the reason for the 4 stars is because some of their food is pretty questionable. Sweet Potato Pasta used to be pretty good but now its just a white sauce mess with chickpeas and mint? It's a weird combination if you ask me. The Bistro Salad is also kind of gross, but also I don't love beets. Also they stopped changing their menus as much during COVID which is pretty disappointing. Overall, really great campus food option to kill some meal points. But if I was just a regular visitor on campus I would not come here. The prices are just not worth it. Go to BD or DUC instead. read more

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Came here all the time during college! Great desserts and appetizers and love the rotating menu. Good with food substitutions too! Will miss this restaurant read more

I was invited the other night to have dinner with some members of the WashU Administration to this new on-campus restaurant. I was not disappointed. Ibby's is named in honor of the former Chancellor's wife, Elizabeth Danforth. She passed away a few years ago and the new restaurant in the university center was sought to honor her name. I was surprised to see such a nice place to eat on WashU's campus. The best part is they take WashU dining points! They initially brought out delicious bread samples for us to try as part of our dinner. With the bread, they gave us humus and olive oil for dipping. I asked for the wine list and ultimately chose a riesling to drink with my potato pasta I ordered. The temperature of the food was excellent and the pasta was delicious. It was mixed with a pesto sauce! For dessert, I tried the chocolate cake. What a pleasant surprise! It was very rich and creamy. It even came with a little white chocolate butterfly on the side (which is also in the logo of the restaurant's name!). If you have the bucks to spare (or the points), then I would definitely encourage you to try this place out! read more

Ibby's Restaurant - Front Entrance - New American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

For WashU students with extra meal points (Freshmen that's you!) , Ibbys is the best way to blow it off [it beats those 5 boxes of Poptarts... Trust me). This pseudo-restaurant within WashU, which has been consistently rated as top college food in the nation, is conveniently located and just the place to celebrate a weekday birthday (before the REAL weekend celebration), a good exam, dinner with suitemates, etc. if you're feeling too lazy to go off campus. AND they serve alcohol (for those 21+) We came for dinner tonight. For appetizers we had "fried green tomatoes" which was tart, and lightly browned and crisp on the outside. I had the roast chicken with grilled veggies and quinoa on the side When I took the first bite of roasted chicken I had as an entree, I was surprised by how moist the thigh was.. but then when I tried my second piece it was, while still soft, rougher and not consistent. The quinoa was nice and garlic-laden, just the way I liked it. The fries (they call 'em pomme frittes) that I mooched off of a friend's entree were SO good. Flavored with garlic, paprika, and raw pieces of rock salt they had a taste that packed a punch and the crispness that accompanied them was supurb. My friend's "trout" was a little disappointing however. While not terrible, it was a little on the dry side (probably because they were so thinly sliced). Creme brulee was very creamy, but lacking in flavor within the custard. Fortunately, the maple brown layer of crunch over the brulee had a strong taste to compliment the blandness. I would have preferred to give a 3.5- Yelp needs half star functions- and I'll be probably going back soon cause I live on campus and it's a nice change from dorm food. read more

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The only reason I, and many other WashU students, go to Ibby's is because we have extra meal points we want to spend at the end of the year. Alternatively, it is a place where couples without cars go for dates/birthdays because it is easily accessible. Is Ibby's really worth it if we paid with actually $$$? No. Are meal points real money? Ehhh. Let me walk you through the go-to's and no-no's at Ibby's: Drinks: - Sangria? Hell yes, if you have the meal points and you're 21+, definitely go for it. Appetizers: - Calamari? Yes, always. - Bistro fries? Yes yes yes. - Salad? No no no. Please save yourself from the weird salad with gouda cheese, string onion rings, and fruit. Not a good time. Main course: - T-bone steak? Yeeees. Last year, Ibby's used to save prime rib Thursday's for 21, and it was the best day of the week. This is the second best thing to that basically if you're a meat eater. - Potato Gnocchi? Yes, one of their signature's and it's pretty creamy. Get the chicken because it's pretty tender and flavorful, but watch out because it might be a little undercooked (and pink inside). Tell the waiter if this happens. - Amish Chicken? Yes, if you are looking for something simple and filling. Maybe switch up the sides a bit, and watch again for if that chicken is undercooked. Desserts: - Bananas Foster? Eh, I personally did not really enjoy this that much, but some people swear by it. I just think it's overall a little too sweet and I thought the bananas would be caramelized in an almost crunchy way. Try it though if you haven't had a chance. - Ice cream? Eh, also unsure about this. I ordered ice cream to go, and it was so horrible I could taste the ice chunks in it (from a bad freezer that doesn't get defrosted regularly), and it had a really gross texture like it had melted and been refrozen. Watch out because I don't know if this is a regular thing. I know Serendipity and Jilly's have amazing ice cream, but I am hesitant to trusting how Ibby's goes about storing it. Thanks Ibby's for the visits this year, I guess I will see you again starting in late April~ read more

Ibby's Restaurant - Calamari!! - New American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Alright. It's a college restaurant so what do you expect. They charge too much for masticated steak and fries with oily cheese on top. The decor is also lacking. Four wine bottles you bought from target doesn't count as "fine dining" ambience. read more

To clear up any confusion, Ibby's an on campus fine dining restaurant at Wash U. The clientele is mostly students and staff, but as far as I am aware, anyone is welcome. Another important note is that they are ONLY open on weekdays and only for dinner (as a sit down place). I have been there countless times over my time as a Wash U student as they accept meal plan points and I am luck to have friends who often have extra points. The decor is very nice and modern, shockingly so for a school run eatery. Once when I brought my parents, they were flabbergasted at the place as they thought back to their dormitory cafeterias from decades ago. The food at Ibby's has dramatically improved in the 3 years it has been open. On a recent visit, the highlights were the pesto flatbread with goat cheese and caramelized onions, and the mediterranean plate appetizer. I also had the french onion soup which was only OK. It came out a little cold and the crouton was soggy. I have also tried the Burger (decent, not great), the Salmon sandwich (quite good) and the Steak with fries (good if cooked right, but it often isn't). They always feature a different Gnocchi, most of which are quite good. The worst aspect of Ibby's is undoubtedly the service. The servers are all nice and friendly, but service is poor. On numerous occasions, drink or appetizer orders have been botched or forgotten. I am not usually fussy about service, but dinner at Ibby's can drag on FOREVER. I think part of the reason is that students still tip well as they can tip with meal points. That brings me to another issue: price. While for students with meal points to burn, price isn't an issue, the menu prices are quite high for what you get at Ibby's. A 3 course meal could run $30-45. If you are not a Wash U student with a bloated meal plan, you might be surprised at the cost of a meal at Ibby's. Once I graduate, I don't think I will be heading back. read more

As a proud WashU student, Ibby's epitomizes the high culinary standards that the school has. I'm a regular at this on-campus restaurant and it is hands-down my favorite way to use my meal points. Whether I'm grabbing lunch (there are buffet and a la carte menus available Tu-F) or having a celebratiry dinner after finals, Ibby's is a shining light on WashU's campus. After 4 years, I've seen many cycles of Ibby's seasonally rotating menu. The waitstaff is incredible and service is excellent and always willing to make accommodations and substitutions. I look forward to the new dishes at Ibby's this year. What's hot: - Sangria: A pitcher of Ibby's sangria of the day is absolutely necessary. Appetizers- - Bistro Fries: These are a mainstay on the menu and the love of my life. I always ask for extra sauces, especially the creamy aioli. - Calimari: Perfectly simple. These won't disappoint. Mains: - Potato Gnocchi: This is Ibby's signature dish. Creamy clouds in a leek-cream sauce with tomatoes, broccoli and parm. Ask for it with chicken. - Amish Chicken or Bistro burger: These are staples on the menu. While their accoutrements change, they are ever-present and sure to satisfy a craving. Only once has my chicken come out slightly undrecooked to which the waiters quickly brought me a new dish. Dessert: - Bananas foster: The star of the show. Some brownies are better than others but this is always a hit. - Jilly's ice cream: I haven't had a flavor that I don't like. Some of my favorite seasonal specials: - Seasonal risotto: These can be hit or miss but one particular butternut squash risotto was the best I had ever had. - Sweet potatoes with hummus and goat cheese: A delightful appetizer. - Smore's tart: GET THIS. - Vegetable curry: Love this new dish they released after New Year 2016. These, and many other dishes at Ibby's have left me full, happy, and ready for my next meal. Thanks for keeping me well-fed, Ibby's! read more

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Ibbys is a good on campus option for fine dining for students. The options aren't many, but varied, and the food is very well presented. The staff are very friendly and focused. In my visit, we ordered a burger cooked medium well. It came out well done, and charred so much that it tasted of burnt meat with every bite. The burger was obviously not good, but the pasta was good read more

I generally have low standards for foods, so it's pretty rare that I feel this disappointed by a dish. My friend and I both ordered the quiche entrees and struggled to eat it as the texture and (lack of flavor) became nauseating at some point. They were basically just very watery, steamed eggs with no crust (?? so not a quiche). The picture of the dish says it all. I would've preferred eating just straight-up raw tofu over this. read more

Ibby's Restaurant - Please take the quiche off the menu. - New American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This place used to be the best but the system sucks now. There's a waitlist instead of reservations and you need to check-in in person, so you end up waiting for hours and there's no other way to organize a night at Ibby's. They took away the bistro fries too, I'll never forgive them. The wait staff is really sweet though. But really I'm so mad read more

I was recently invited to Ibby's by one of my associates, Rocko, for an early dinner. As we hung up our jackets and walked inside, we were greeted by a very friendly hostess who escorted us to a corner table. Ibby's was already off to a hot start. We overheard some students raving about the campus circulator, as well as the sangria. Rocko suggested that we try the sangria and I obliged. It was stellar. The peach and pineapple flavor was strong, but not overpowering. Our waitress was very accomodating in recommending which food items to order. I ordered the gnocchi while Rocko got the aptly named Bistro Burger (more on this later). While we waited for our entrees we enjoyed the crispy calimari. The real rockstar of this dish was the horseradish sauce. Rocko dipped some pommes frites in the sauce and quipped that it was like an Outback Steakhouse bloomin' onion on steroids. Really a unique flavor profile. My gnocchi was excellent and Rocko's Bistro Burger looked very hearty. I give so much credit to our waitress for the recommendations. Rocko and I split a banana's foster for dessert, again by the recommendation of our waitress, and again it exceeded all expectations. Perfectly sized for two. I will certainly be back to Ibby's next time I am in the area and I may even send my kids to school here so I can come back and devour some of that gnocchi! read more

Went here with hubby to celebrate our anniversary. We were a bit surprised when we arrived and it was inside of the student center. The service is great, and the ambiance is lovely. Their wine menu is fairly limited (which makes sense since its on a college campus)! I ordered what the server said was the most popular dish- gnocchi. Hubby ordered the steak. Both were delish! For dessert we had "the all nighter." this is a partially baked cookie that comes with espresso and coffee ice-cream. I can not stop thinking about it! my only complaint is that I was not informed that I would truly be up all night- but I guess thats on me since I'm sensitive to caffeine. otherwise a great experience. we WILL be returning! read more

Really great, especially if you are a WashU student and have extra meal points to spend! April the waitress and Happy the hostess are so friendly and accommodating. The calamari & gnocchi are campus favorites, but the menu is always changing with fabulous new dishes! read more

If you have plenty of meal points to spare, Ibby's is the way to go. I used to come here all the time towards the end of the semester and splurge on the calamari, burgers, and pitchers of sangria (red is better than white). It's a very fun time if you and some friends come here to spend extra meal points on wine, champagne, and small plates to share. However, I would not come to Ibby's for lunch or dinner if I had to pay out of my own pocket. There are restaurants in the area that are cheaper and serve better food. read more

Ibby's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I have visited Ibby's on a few weekday evenings. Overall, the food is excellent, and the ambiance just as good. However, the service does not match my expectations for the quality of the venue or pricing. At my most recent visit, It took several minutes to get seated due to the hostess assisting several students with takeout orders. It seems like many students eat here to use their meal points, and sometimes the staff can get overwhelmed with take out orders versus eat-in customers. Service can be very rushed, and then tremendously slow. Perhaps the restaurant is just understaffed. I like Ibby's-- the food is quite good. Yes, the prices may be high on a college student's meal plan, but they are comparable to most nicer restaurants. Go for the food, not for the service! read more

I always love going to Ibby's because the food is really good and they have excellent service. To top it off, Ibby's is on GiftAMeal, an app that donates meals to someone in need with no cost! It is great that Ibby's is supporting people in need :) I will definitely be going back! read more

I wish I could have given this restaurant 0 stars. I had an awful experience here. I came 15 minutes late to a table of 10 people and they refused to let me sit with my party. The hostess informed me that I couldn't join my party after they had already been seated. The manager came out and I and assured her that I could order, or if it was too late, I would happily just sit with my party and not order food. She told me that I could not sit down because it was "restaurant policy" and that somebody might need the seat I was using (the restaurant was probably not even half empty, as it was a Thursday night.) She made it seem that I was at fault for showing up a few minutes late to the restaurant. I, along with the 10 other people in my party, will never come here again. The food was overpriced, and the service and hospitality was beyond the worst I have ever experienced. read more

I am a grad student at Wash U and I had to meet some undergrads for dinner before a project. The food was tasty, our server was nice, but the food was so overpriced - $25 for a soda, cheeseburger, and salad with tip. Also my friend's food came out with a hair in it. The manager was pretty sarcastic about the complaint, basically implying that it had to be one of our hairs and not her servers. The high cost and the sarcastic manager left a very bad taste in my mouth for what could have been an otherwise enjoyable meal. read more

As a regular customer I was very dissapointed to find out the rissoto was changed. The base to the new one was not as creamy and lacked flavor. I would recommend you change the menu. read more