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Iron Gate, Washington, DC

Iron Gate

4.7
4.7
3034 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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.

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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

  • Weekend Brunch at Iron Gate

    Multiple dates available
    Brunch at Iron Gate is a feast worth waking up for. Whether you're nestled in our historic dining room or soaking up the charm of our garden patio, every bite is crafted with bold flavors and seasonal ingredients. Reserve your table today!
    Weekend Brunch at Iron Gate Photo

Menu

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What 3,034 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Iron Gate offers a "cozy date night" ambiance with a charming patio and "romantic" fireplace seating. Guests rave about the "phenomenal service" and "delicious" family-style meals. The tasting menu is praised for its variety and quality. Although some mention service hiccups, most appreciate the "friendly and knowledgeable" staff.

3,034 Reviews

  1. Jeanie

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat outside and froze on Valentine’s Day. We had 10pm reservations and you could tell the staff was exhausted by that point in the point.

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  2. Robert

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful Valentine’s Day experience with exceptional food and service. The restaurant is cozy, charming and romantic, but had to ding it one star on ambience because there were too many tables for the space making it a bit cramped. Wine choices were somewhat limited, but sommelier guided us to a fantastic wine. Overall an excellent experience and look forward yo returning!

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  3. David

    Washington DC

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of four dined at Iron Gate on a Monday evening at 7:00 PM. Two of us had dietary restrictions, which were handled smoothly by our waitstaff. Food and ambiance were lovely as we have come to expect. I think all of us liked every dish we had very much. One unexpected detraction was that there were a couple of noticeable delays in service: one at the beginning of the meal when there was a very long gap between our being seated an the arrival of an amuse-bouche, and one between the second and third courses. Our server apologized for both delays.

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  4. Jennifer

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful to dine with you this evening. Griffin was a wonderful and knowledgeable server who went above and beyond. It was my birthday and even on restaurant week with a full house your staff provided amazing service (some of the best we’ve ever received in DC) and went above and beyond. We will come back again and gladly recommend you to our guests. Thank you for being so wonderful and for making me feel special.

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  5. Katy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual. Outside is covered but still quite chilly on cold days.

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  6. Rachel

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and outstanding service. Everything from the drinks through dessert was so delicious I can't wait to go back.

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  7. Steve

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Value was great, but we were there for restaurant week, so I'm not sure what the regular menu prices might look like. However, everything we ate was incredible. Particular standouts were the grape leaf wrapped cod and the apple semifreddo. To be honest, we were more excited about some of our other plates (which were still amazing), but once we tasted those two dishes we were blown away. The wine pairing for the price fixe menu was spot on. Service was also excellent - not just our waitress, who was wonderful, but also hosts and bussers. This place is a little expensive to be one of our regular spots, but we'll keep coming back for anniversaries and other special occasions.

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  8. Simone

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the Restaurant week tasting menu. Every item on the menu was AMAZING. The bittersweet chocolate parfait is our new favorite dessert. We will definitely be back!

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  9. Abby

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Darian was excellent and wonderfully informative about the wine pairings - we had a lovely time!

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  10. Kaitlyn

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for restaurant week and cannot wait to go again in the spring/summer and dine on their patio!

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FAQs

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

Iron Gate is rated 4.7 stars by 3034 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 31 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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