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Iron Gate, Washington, DC

Iron Gate

4.6
4.6
2987 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Iron Gate, located near Dupont Circle, stands as one of the district’s oldest continuously operating restaurants and is split between a sumptuous dining room, a wisteria covered patio and a handsomely enclosed carriageway that houses the bar.

Chef Anthony Chittum, a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and his team have revitalized the space with a menu that takes inspiration for the cuisines of Greece, Sicily, Sardinian and Southern Italy, interpreting those traditions and techniques using the finest products and seasonal ingredients of the Mid-Atlantic.

Iron Gate also serves as an idyllic oasis for fine private events both large and small, so please consider us when planning your next fête, we'd love to have you as our guests.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 524-5202
  • Website
    http://www.irongaterestaurantdc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Chittum
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your next event at Washington D.C.’s oldest continuously running restaurant. The property, built in 1875 by retired navy admiral William Radford, offers a unique combination of indoor and outdoor spaces. Reach out to our events team at events@irongaterestaurantdc.com and book today!
  • Location
    1734 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • Neighborhood
    Dupont Circle
  • Cross street
    18th Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking
  • Public transit
    DuPont MetroFarragut North Metro
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Dinner: Feast of the Seven Fishes!

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    This Christmas Eve, Iron Gate will be sharing one of our favorite holiday traditions: the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Our exclusive 3-course family style menu features locally or regionally sourced seafood selections inspired by Italian classics. Choose between our historic stable house dining room or dine on our renowned heated patio furnished with fire-pits at every table under the wisteria. We will try to accommodate any dietary restrictions. If there is a dietary restriction or allergy in the party, please include it in the notes for your reservation.

Menu

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What 2,987 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Iron Gate offers a charming blend of historic ambiance and exceptional service, ideal for special occasions. Guests rave about the "exquisite and over-the-top amazing" experience, with standout dishes like the "perfectly tender octopus" and "divine cuisine." The venue is celebrated for its romantic setting and "impeccable service."

2,987 Reviews

  1. Aimee

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a GORGEOUS dinner with my in-laws the night before Thanksgiving. We've heard great things about Iron Gate, but truly everything from the service, to the items we ordered (and multiple little extras the chef sent out) were extraordinary. The chocolate dessert, we all agreed, was one of the best of our lives. Truly a hospitality-driven experience and we can't wait for an excuse to head back.

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  2. Katalin

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The event I attended was an anniversary celebration that you needed to purchase a ticket for. The fact that you could arrive between 3-9 p.m. stay as long as you wanted sipping on your wine or cocktail made it very special. The food was good and plentiful, the wine selection was outstanding. if they have another event like this I will definitely attend.

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  3. andrew

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyable experience. From the friendliness of the staff to the ambience to the food. Made our anniversary meal a great experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Thanks to the Iron Gate for a memorable event.

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  4. Stuart

    New York City

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good not great, service was very good, but it was very noisy in the indoor part of the restaurant. And there was also music playing which made it hard to hear other people at our own table of 4. If you wear hearing aids communication would be close to a lost cause.

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  5. hourig

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    front desk host was great and he was friendly and attentive , most of food service support team were good but our waitress was distracted, forgetful, inattentive and overall her service was terrible. we were ignored often, even when trying to order food and drinks missing and arrived towards end of our meals, after we repeatedly asked about it we were there for my husbands birthday and had informed restaurant and sadly it was not special in any way- at minimum would have expected good service .

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  6. Ana Maria

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Iron Gate, it’s one of our favorite places. Their focaccia is to die for!

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  7. Ann a

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience was amazing, but the family style dinner for $100.00 a person was not worth the price. Food was average!

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  8. Olivia

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, wonderful staff and delicious food.

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  9. Joseph

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beyond a wonderful experience - Nacho (server) has to be one of the best in DC I couldn’t have been happier

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  10. Carl

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Some attempt to cut down on the noise would help. Rugs, drapes, curtains, ceiling buffers—anything would help. It’s really hard to talk without raising one’s voice if the restaurant has a large number of guests.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Iron Gate offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 524-5202.

Iron Gate is rated 4.6 stars by 2987 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Iron Gate

1734 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

  • Cross street
    18th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Dupont Circle
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking
  • Public transit
    DuPont MetroFarragut North Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Chittum
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.irongaterestaurantdc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 524-5202
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your next event at Washington D.C.’s oldest continuously running restaurant. The property, built in 1875 by retired navy admiral William Radford, offers a unique combination of indoor and outdoor spaces. Reach out to our events team at events@irongaterestaurantdc.com and book today!

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