Iron Gate

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   Brenda VIP

   Greater Boston17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 2 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 17 March 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 6 days ago

   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 City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 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 17 March 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 15 March 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 6 days ago

   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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   Dana

   Denver11 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

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

   Cool space, that’s about it. Food was not very good at all and overpriced. The waiter never bothered to get my son’s entree order. We barely swallowed what we did order because it was not great. Can think of better ways to spend $100!
   

   Iron GateResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your feedback about your visit to Iron Gate. We’re glad you enjoyed the space, but we’re truly sorry to hear that the food and service fell short of your expectations. It’s disappointing to learn about the oversight with your son’s order and that the meal didn’t hit the mark—we take pride in delivering a great experience, and we clearly missed that here. We’d love the opportunity to make this right for you. I’ll send you my contact information so we can address your concerns and ensure your next visit is a vast improvement. Your input helps us do better, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know. With regards, David
   

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   Martin

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 12 March 2025

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

   It would be great to baffle the conversational noise in the main dining room if possible.
   

   Iron GateResponded on 14 March 2025

   Thank you for your feedback! We really appreciate you letting us know about the conversational noise in the main dining room. We’re looking into ways to enhance the space—possibly with some sound-baffling solutions—to make it even more enjoyable. We’d love to have you back to see the difference, and we’re open to any other ideas you might have!
   

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   Edward

   San Francisco15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 10 March 2025

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

   Very good, as always. Terrific service, warm ambiance. Seven people in our party so we had the full range of the menu. All excellent without exception.
   

   Iron GateResponded on 14 March 2025

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your party of seven enjoyed the full range of our menu and that everything was excellent. It’s wonderful to know the service and ambiance added to your experience. We look forward to serving you all again soon! With regards, David
   

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    Maria

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

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

    Lovely atmosphere, excellent service, good music choices and great meal!
    

    Iron GateResponded on 14 March 2025

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, service, music, and meal—it means a lot to hear that everything came together for a great evening. A special thanks from Abe and our Sommelier, Darrien (no worries about forgetting the name!) for making your night memorable. We’d love to welcome you back soon for another lovely experience!
    

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