President Biden hit up an L.A. scorching spot beloved by celebs for lunch along with his spouse and son … and, it created a visitors nightmare for some drivers.

POTUS stopped at The Ivy in Beverly Hills for some grub on Saturday afternoon together with Dr. Jill, and the First Couple met with son Hunter as nicely.

BTW … The Ivy’s an uber-popular restaurant in The Metropolis of Angels — and it is in a fairly central location which meant Secret Service needed to shut the streets down.

Try a few of the pictures TMZ obtained … cops are lined up throughout Robertson Boulevard, yellow warning tape is ready up — nobody’s driving down this avenue if JB’s safety ain’t letting them.

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It was a candy scene contained in the restaurant … TMZ has obtained video of Hunter giving his stepmom Jill a giant squeeze proper after she walked in whereas brokers stored a watchful eye for potential hazard. Papa Joe additionally received a giant hug from Hunter.

Apparently sufficient although … Secret Service brokers have been advantageous with different diners ending up their meals within the restaurant — some folks even posted pics of the primary household from contained in the locale.

We’re advised The Henry throughout the road was nonetheless filled with patrons … the place many curious clients watched on to get a glimpse of Biden.

Unclear how lengthy the Bidens ate on the restaurant … however we additionally received a shot of Joe heading to his automotive earlier than driving away in his stretch limo — trying joyful after a full meal.

Biden’s on a fast go to to Los Angeles … presumably to place some extra money in his conflict chest for the upcoming election — which many individuals anticipate to be a knockdown, drag-out struggle with ex-Prez Donald Trump.

Biden’s approval ranking’s kinda within the gutter proper now … whereas DT’s blowing by means of the Republican discipline — now solely consisting of Nikki Haley — on his manner towards the social gathering’s presidential nomination.