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Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails, Birmingham, AL

Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails

4.4
4.4
681 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
For decades, craftspeople from around the world were drawn to Homewood by a common theme - the lure of fire and iron. The ability to wield a spark became their calling card and for these hard-working artisans, food played a key role in their legendary story. Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails is a tribute to this legacy where iron and fire come together to create elevated comfort food for a new generation in Birmingham.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (205) 354-0170
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jason B. Logan
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Cross street
    28th Avenue South
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available at Valley Hotel entrance. Self parking available complimentary in Valley Hotel surface parking area.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 681 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Good for groups

  • Alabama

    Neighborhood gem

  • Alabama

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Good for groups

  • Birmingham

    Neighborhood gem

  • Birmingham

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Birmingham

    Romantic

  • Birmingham

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails offers a "wonderful atmosphere and outstanding service," with many guests praising the "delicious food" and creative cocktails. Highlights include the pimiento cheese fritters and bacon appetizer. While some dishes could improve, the overall dining experience is "amazing," making it a spot worth revisiting.

681 Reviews
  1. shirley

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to have a special meal. We both enjoyed the aspects of our time there

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  2. Maria

    Greater Boston

    96 reviews

    4.0

    96 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and atmosphere. Wine list is very good. Service was attentive but not overpowering. Highly recommended.

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  3. Curtrice

    VIP

    Alabama

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marianne was the best server slash bartender. The food was great. I ordered the chicken and it was very moist!

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  4. Kevin

    VIP

    Alabama

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    An excellent meal was superbly delivered by Nick, our server. Filet was perfectly cooked to temperature and my wife thoroughly enjoyed the “pork and beans.” The quality of food has definitely improved. If you haven’t visited in a while…please do.

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  5. Farrar

    Alabama

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Upon my arrival, my table was ready according to my reservation. It took my server quite some time to come and take our drink orders. Upon receiving our food, the beef on my sandwich was so dry and crunchy when I chewed it, I was unable to eat it and had to return it. I replaced it with fish that was primarily batter with overcooked hard potato wedges. My lunch date enjoyed his smoked salmon salad I was hoping to enjoy my food as much. The ambience was nice, my table was nice. My server was nice but a bit slow. The restaurant was very empty so I don’t feel like she was overly pulled, and there was also a second server working. I would definitely try it again however I was not impressed at all today. The two items I had I would not order again. Parking was also less than desirable.
    Ironwood Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on December 13, 2024
    Farrar, Thanks for visiting us at Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We apologize for the delay in your order and the dry beef on your sandwich. We also regret that the fish and potato wedges didn't live up to your expectations as well. We appreciate your feedback and will work on improving these areas. We hope for another chance to impress you in the future. Ironwood Management Team

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  6. Jay

    VIP

    Dallas

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice dinner at the bar. The restaurant was lovely and the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Food was solid and would come back for another meal.
    Ironwood Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on December 13, 2024
    Jay, Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at the bar and found our staff to be pleasant and helpful. It's great to know that you're planning to return for another meal at Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails. We noticed that you rated our food a bit lower, and we appreciate your feedback. We're always striving to improve, and your review will help us do just that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Ironwood Management Team

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  7. Dominic

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok for the price. Portion size was very small resulting in not great value for money. Flavors were good but accompanying side were just ok. The ambience was a bit dead and cold. I had to keep my zipped top on. Service was average even though it was a quiet night. Overall I was expecting more but was less than impressed.
    Ironwood Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on December 13, 2024
    Dominic, Thanks for the feedback. We're glad to hear that you found our food ok for the price, but we're sorry to hear that our portion sizes and ambience did not meet your expectations. We also appreciate your comments about our flavors and side dishes. We will take your feedback into account as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon at Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails. Ironwood Management Team

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  8. Megan

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food came out a bit cold. I had the diver scallop risotto and while the flavor was good, the food came out a bit cold and the risotto was undercooked.
    Ironwood Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on December 8, 2024
    Hi Megan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience was not up to your standard. We always strive to provide our guests with the best food served perfect and at the correct temperature, and we regret that we fell short in this instance. We will certainly take your comments into consideration and work on improving our food preparation and temperature. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best regards, Ironwood Management Team

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  9. Andrea

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambience is nice. It wasn’t crowded, and it was pretty quiet. Our server was great! The food was just eh, especially for the price. Chicken for my Caesar salad wasn’t cut all the way through and was too tough to be cut by the butter knife I had. My husband had to use his steak knife, and it was still cumbersome. His steak wasn’t cooked to the right temp and wasn’t great. The steak entree was half of our entire bill, so we expected it to be really good. Most bites of the German potato salad with it basically tasted like a plain potato. It may be a good place for drinks with friends, but we won’t go back for dinner again.
    Ironwood Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on December 8, 2024
    Hello Andrea, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our ambiance and service. However, we're sorry to hear that meals didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback about the chicken and the steak, and we'll certainly take it into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our dishes. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more enjoyable dining experience. Warm Regards, Ironwood Management Team

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  10. Luciana

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The Thanksgiving special was good but nothing I different from what I would have cooked at home. Not what I expected from a nice restaurant, or the price point. The portion was good though, and like I said, it was good, just nothing special.
    Ironwood Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on December 3, 2024
    Hello Luciana, Thanks for the feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our Thanksgiving special and found it satisfyingly filling. We appreciate your honesty and understand that we may not have met your expectations, especially with regards to pricing and the uniqueness of our offerings. We are always working to improve, and your feedback helps us do that. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and exceed your expectations. Warm Regards, Ironwood Management Team

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Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 4.4 stars by 681 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails

2727 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35209-1903

Additional information

  • Cross street
    28th Avenue South
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available at Valley Hotel entrance. Self parking available complimentary in Valley Hotel surface parking area.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason B. Logan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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