Iron Gate

Iron Gate reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Edda VIP

   Washington DC26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Beautiful location, great menu and flavors…outdoor space is amazing!
   

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   Dyle

   Washington DC14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Let me preface by saying this is one of my favorite restaurants for a special date night or business dinner. The patio is beautiful and the service was impeccable; however, a couple of dishes were over salted/under cooked and a member of their wait staff was a little “animated” and took away from the experience by yelling and bothering tables. There was also a patron who played their own music from their cell phone and nobody from the staff asked them to turn it off. It was giving TGI Friday’s energy.
   

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   Dymir VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Tayvon (and I could be misspelling it, so forgive me) was exceptional. He knew the menu like the back of his hand. He offered great advice about dishes that paired well with each other and cocktails/wines that complimented them. He was prompt and observant. We loved the atmosphere. I was looking for a quaint and charming afternoon lunch and this proved to be the perfect space. I can't wait to return! The food was thoughtfully assembled. I appreciated that even dishes that consisted of many ingredients found a way to respect the taste and texture of each without any one flavor overpowering the dish.
   

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   jill VIP

   Las Vegas5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

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

   The focaccia was amazing. The chicken was so tender I didn’t need a knife. The desert was unreal. And the ambience is 10/10
   

   Iron GateResponded 7 days ago

   Hello Jill, Thank you for the glowing review! We’re thrilled you loved the focaccia, tender chicken, and our unreal dessert. It’s awesome to hear the ambience hit a perfect 10/10 for you! With regards, David
   

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   Michael VIP

   New York City36 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

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

    Had a wonderful experience at brunch the food and the atmosphere was fantastic
   

   Iron GateResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you had a wonderful brunch with fantastic food and atmosphere. Hope to see you back soon!
   

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   michael

   Denver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

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

   One of the best restaurants I have ever dined at! Visiting DC from Colorado, and worth the trip just to eat at Iron Gate. Fabulous food, drinks, service and ambience. This is my second time dining at this establishment, and I will make a point of returning to this amazing restaurant next time I am in DC!
   

   Iron GateResponded on April 7, 2025

   Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that Iron Gate made your trip from Colorado to DC extra special. It’s an honor to be a highlight of your visit, and we’re delighted that you enjoyed the food, drinks, service, and ambience once again. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back on your next trip to DC. Safe travels, and see you soon! With regards, David
   

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   Antonio

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

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

   Fantastic 10/10 would recommend. Great service and all
   

   Iron GateResponded on April 7, 2025

   Thanks for the stellar 10/10! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the service and all the extras. We’ll take the recommendation and run with it—looking forward to welcoming you back soon! With regards, David
   

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   Sarah

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 2, 2025

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

   Our go-to restaurant for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. We've only done the a-la-cart menu, but the food is consistently delicious and the atmosphere and service feel very special. Highly recommend the focaccia.
   

   Iron GateResponded on April 3, 2025

   Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing us as your go-to spot for special occasions! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve consistently enjoyed the a-la-carte menu and that our focaccia stands out—it’s one of our favorites too! It means a lot to know the atmosphere and service make your celebrations feel extra special. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable moments!
   

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   Caroline VIP

   Greater Boston107 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

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

   Fantastic Alaskan crudo. It was very light. I paired it with a Greek white wine. The octopus was exquisite. It was very moist. Cooked to perfection. The hummus and bread on the house was second to none. I have never had hummus like this. It was so good. The off the menu olive torta and apple compote on top with whip cream was really good. I had it two nights. I need to be dairy light and no malt. Amazing waitstaff at the bar too.
   

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   Iron GateResponded on April 3, 2025

   Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Alaskan crudo and found it so light—pairing it with a Greek white wine sounds like a perfect match! It’s wonderful to know the octopus was a highlight, cooked to perfection, and that our house-made hummus and bread stood out as second to none. We’re especially delighted you loved the off-menu olive torta with apple compote and whipped cream enough to have it two nights in a row! It’s great to hear our bar waitstaff made your experience even better. We’d be honored to welcome you back for more delicious moments—dairy-light and malt-free, of course!
   

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    Jill VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

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

    Wonderful gem in the city. Service and food is wonderful. One issue with a sudden volume increase on the music happened twice!
    

    Iron GateResponded on April 3, 2025

    Thank you Jill!
    

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