Iron Gate

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   Sarah

   Washington DC3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The Iron Gate is a true stand-by for special occasions or just a relaxed meal. Its historic ambiance is appealing and relaxing. The food is innovative and good; the wine list could do with a revamp for wines by the glass. The downstairs dining room was a bit crowded and table placement not ideal but lovely fire for a crisp cold March evening ! Service was very good.
   

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   beth

   Washington DC10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always delicious food. Vegetarian friendly. Big list of mocktails. Try the Laverna & Shirley. Great friendly staff. Love this place esp when it is warm enough to sit on the lovely terrace. Today was a fireplace day. So cozy.
   

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   Andrea

   Phoenix1 review

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I request to be inside but was placed outside. My mom ordered a scotch and it took 1/2 hour to get one. Food was coming out too fast for a tasting. My wines were not brought with each meal. I have had much better service at a chain restaurant.
   

   Iron GateResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Andrea, I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience at Iron Gate fell short of the VIP service we aim to provide to every one of our cherished guests. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and I’ll personally make sure these issues are addressed with our team. We’d be so grateful for the opportunity to welcome you back and show you the kind of care and attention you deserve. Please let me know if you’d be willing to give us another chance—I’d love to make it right for you. Warm regards, Niamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director
   

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   Carina

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was absolutely SPECTACULAR. Overall amazing experience, with wonderful service and a beautiful restaurant, this place cannot be beat. Some of the best short rib I’ve ever had. The focaccia is also a do not miss.
   

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   Brenda VIP

   Greater Boston17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A wonderful evening of excellent food and service in a lovely venue. Tanya was an excellent source of info about the wine and food.
   

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   Joseph VIP

   Washington DC15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Staff are all so happy to be working there it seems! Very friendly and lovely ambience - and the food was delicious, as were the cocktails. Thank you!
   

   Iron GateResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you picked up on the staff’s happiness—it really means a lot that it shines through. It’s wonderful to hear you found them friendly and enjoyed the lovely ambience, delicious food, and cocktails. We’re thrilled to have made your visit special and would love to see you again soon—thanks for stopping by! With regards, David
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was very good. I was a little surprised that the food was cooked in blended oils and not just olive oil which is usually standard in Mediterranean restaurants. That itself did make one of the party have stomach pain after. Otherwise, the restaurant is in a beautiful space, service was great.
   

   Iron GateResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food overall and found the restaurant space beautiful, with great service to match. We’re sorry to learn about the stomach pain one of your party experienced, and we appreciate your feedback about the blended oils. While we use a mix of oils to balance flavor and cooking needs, we’ll definitely pass your comment along to our team to ensure we’re meeting expectations—especially for those anticipating a classic Mediterranean touch like olive oil. We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience next time! With regards, David
   

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   Andrea VIP

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food and service along with several spontaneous treats to celebrate a book publication. Could not have asked for a better evening! Andrea
   

   Iron GateResponded on March 19, 2025

   Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that the outstanding food, service, and those special spontaneous treats made your book publication celebration unforgettable. It was our pleasure to help mark such a milestone with you! We couldn’t be happier that you had such a perfect evening, and we’d love to welcome you back for more celebrations—or just because. Congratulations again on your achievement! Congratulations! David
   

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   JYLS

   New York City8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing! Absolutely Incredible! As someone with with many allergies--including pepper, anything spicy, dairy, red spices, ginger, vinegar, wine, beer, champagne, olives, walnuts, kidney beans, kiwi, pineapple, eggplant, just to name a few--it can be extremely difficult to find places, especially in new cities, where I am able to eat the same caliber of beautiful food as everyone else. As a standard, I do my best to advise restaurants at least a week in advance about my allergies and carry allergy cards with me. I am aware that many find my list daunting and have a hard time creating accommodations, and I am, unfortunately, frequently left with boiled chicken or tasteless veggies. This was NOT my experience at Iron Gate! From the start, The Iron Gate team welcomed me. The hostess helped me to my seat in a beautiful patio and put before me an individualized menu--printed earlier that day--designed to accommodate my allergies. Delightful greetings and menu elaborations were followed by beautiful, textured, flavorful food with unique, innovative drink pairings. The service was stellar--attentive, responsive, generous, and warm--as was the overall vibe and atmosphere. Deep gratitude to everyone in front and back of the house who contributed to this unforgettable experience. I look forward to visiting again!!
   

   Iron GateResponded on March 17, 2025

   Thank you so much for your incredible review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your experience at Iron Gate was so memorable and enjoyable. Our team takes great pride in accommodating all our guests, and it’s truly rewarding to know that we could create a flavorful, beautiful meal tailored to your needs—especially with such a unique set of dietary restrictions. From the personalized menu to the warm service, we’re thrilled we could make you feel so welcomed and cared for. It was our pleasure to host you, and we can’t wait to have you back on our patio for another special evening. Deep gratitude to you for choosing us and sharing your kind words! With regards, David
   

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    Michael VIP

    Salt Lake City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My wife and I had a fantastic experience at Iron Gate. Despite the restaurant being short-staffed, we were incredibly lucky to have Darian, the sommelier, as our waiter for the evening. His warm personality, quick wit, and charisma made our night even more enjoyable. The service was outstanding, and his expertise added a special touch to our dining experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better evening and highly recommend Iron Gate—especially if you have the pleasure of being served by Darian!
    

    Iron GateResponded on March 19, 2025

    Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic experience at Iron Gate! We’re delighted to hear that you and your wife had such an enjoyable evening, even with us being short-staffed. Darian is a true gem, and we’re thrilled that his warmth, wit, and expertise as our sommelier elevated your night. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him—he’ll be so pleased! It means a lot to us that you’d recommend Iron Gate, and we’d love to welcome you back for another memorable evening. Thanks again! With regards, David
    

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