Iron Gate is an amazing dining experience and the best one I have had in the DC area. The family style option is the best way to eat there and was perfect for a special occasion. Service was stellar and every item of food we ate was incredible. The mezze are larger portions than expected, which is great if you are hungry. I would recommend strongly.
Kevin
The very nice server needed to be shadowed as he must have been new. Was asked questions about what lettuce was in the charred wedge and he went to find out and never returned with the answer. It was broccoli and it was delicious. He needed to learn the menu. He was uncomfortable explaining entrees and how the family table option worked (portions).
Jose
An exceptional dinner experience from the time you come in and meet the host to check your reservation to the last bite of food and sip of your drink. The space is truly unique mixing historic and contemporary in its design. The service is truly excellent. Servers were prompt, hospitable, and friendly. The food, cocktail, and wine menu is innovative. The squash appetizer and swordfish entree were truly spectacular!
Melanie
The staff made our anniversary brunch a delight. The food was very good, the service and ambiance were spectacular.
Lindsey
It's a nice restaurant, little chilly because of the fans at the bar area, but overall good ambiance and food.
Alexa
This was my first experience at Iron Gate, and while I knew I was reserving a table at the bar on OpenTable, I was surprised by how close together the tables were. We ended up at a table directly beside the bar's service and prep area, where glassware is handled and drinks are constantly being made, which made the space extremely loud with frequent clinking, shaking, and bottle popping. For how expensive the restaurant is, the ambience didn't quite match the overall dining experience. I would recommend adding some decor or sound-softening elements in that bar area, especially since people are dining there. Also, our server rarely checked in on us, which was disappointing, though the food itself was amazing.
Tanathun
Had dinner at Iron Gate in DC and it was great. The food was vibrant and genuinely good, the space felt cozy, and the staff were friendly and easy to talk to. Everything just worked together and made for a really enjoyable night. I'd definitely come back and would recommend it.
Jamie
Amazing ambience especially in fall. Food was hit or miss. Short rib and desserts are amazing. Tuna crudo was not balanced with flavors. Swordfish was very dry!
stephencX4283GJ
We got married at Iron Gate this past October, and it exceeded our expectations! We booked Iron Gate a year before the wedding and, from the beginning, they were attentive and communicative. Nari was very helpful guiding us through the initial process and subsequent months, and Daisha was critical leading up to the wedding and the day of. We had multiple meetings with them to go over all details, which put our minds at ease. We also appreciate that we could do a tasting of our full menu and wine options, as well as a final walkthrough. Iron Gate also let us store our wedding items with them the day before, which made the wedding day that much easier. On the wedding day, Iron Gate’s team was on top of everything. The space was gorgeous and made for incredible ambiance. We had 53 guests, and the space was perfect for a group that size. Iron Gate’s staff quickly flipped the ceremony space for dinner and, later, flipped it again for dancing. We were concerned about the flips because they had potential to slow the night’s energy, but Iron Gate’s team got them done very quickly. The dinner and wine were amazing, as expected. The courses were paced well, servers were attentive, and Tanya did a great job keeping everything running smoothly. For cocktail hour and reception, the bar team did a great job keeping the drinks flowing and not keeping our guests waiting long. We could go on, but, in sum, Iron Gate was an amazing place for our wedding, and we are so happy with how the night went!
Will
Very slow and inconsistent service. Staff didn't seem attentive to refilling drinks or bringing food in timely manner. Seemed like amateurs.
Celebrated our anniversary. Server was pleasant and attentive. Food was amazing as usual and, in my opinion, the portions are fantastic at this price point.
Charles
This was truly a dining experience; we loved the ambience as well as the food & service. Iron Gate was a highlight of our recent trip to Washington.
Jinhee Park
Dinner course menu (forgot the exact name) is totally worth the money- so much food, everything tasted good, good mix of fusion & tastes that are more familiar, service was excellent, not a single complaint about this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christian Cline
Great patio for a weekend brunch. Highly recommend the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shreedeep Rayamajhi
An excellent Antique restaurant with a history hidden in it's service. The service was good and the staff was very friendly especially the waitress...
Iron Gate is an amazing dining experience and the best one I have had in the DC area. The family style option is the best way to eat there and was perfect for a special occasion. Service was stellar and every item of food we ate was incredible. The mezze are larger portions than expected, which is great if you are hungry. I would recommend strongly.
The very nice server needed to be shadowed as he must have been new. Was asked questions about what lettuce was in the charred wedge and he went to find out and never returned with the answer. It was broccoli and it was delicious. He needed to learn the menu. He was uncomfortable explaining entrees and how the family table option worked (portions).
An exceptional dinner experience from the time you come in and meet the host to check your reservation to the last bite of food and sip of your drink. The space is truly unique mixing historic and contemporary in its design. The service is truly excellent. Servers were prompt, hospitable, and friendly. The food, cocktail, and wine menu is innovative. The squash appetizer and swordfish entree were truly spectacular!
The staff made our anniversary brunch a delight. The food was very good, the service and ambiance were spectacular.
It's a nice restaurant, little chilly because of the fans at the bar area, but overall good ambiance and food.
This was my first experience at Iron Gate, and while I knew I was reserving a table at the bar on OpenTable, I was surprised by how close together the tables were. We ended up at a table directly beside the bar's service and prep area, where glassware is handled and drinks are constantly being made, which made the space extremely loud with frequent clinking, shaking, and bottle popping. For how expensive the restaurant is, the ambience didn't quite match the overall dining experience. I would recommend adding some decor or sound-softening elements in that bar area, especially since people are dining there. Also, our server rarely checked in on us, which was disappointing, though the food itself was amazing.
Had dinner at Iron Gate in DC and it was great. The food was vibrant and genuinely good, the space felt cozy, and the staff were friendly and easy to talk to. Everything just worked together and made for a really enjoyable night. I'd definitely come back and would recommend it.
Amazing ambience especially in fall. Food was hit or miss. Short rib and desserts are amazing. Tuna crudo was not balanced with flavors. Swordfish was very dry!
We got married at Iron Gate this past October, and it exceeded our expectations! We booked Iron Gate a year before the wedding and, from the beginning, they were attentive and communicative. Nari was very helpful guiding us through the initial process and subsequent months, and Daisha was critical leading up to the wedding and the day of. We had multiple meetings with them to go over all details, which put our minds at ease. We also appreciate that we could do a tasting of our full menu and wine options, as well as a final walkthrough. Iron Gate also let us store our wedding items with them the day before, which made the wedding day that much easier. On the wedding day, Iron Gate’s team was on top of everything. The space was gorgeous and made for incredible ambiance. We had 53 guests, and the space was perfect for a group that size. Iron Gate’s staff quickly flipped the ceremony space for dinner and, later, flipped it again for dancing. We were concerned about the flips because they had potential to slow the night’s energy, but Iron Gate’s team got them done very quickly. The dinner and wine were amazing, as expected. The courses were paced well, servers were attentive, and Tanya did a great job keeping everything running smoothly. For cocktail hour and reception, the bar team did a great job keeping the drinks flowing and not keeping our guests waiting long. We could go on, but, in sum, Iron Gate was an amazing place for our wedding, and we are so happy with how the night went!
Very slow and inconsistent service. Staff didn't seem attentive to refilling drinks or bringing food in timely manner. Seemed like amateurs.
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Celebrated our anniversary. Server was pleasant and attentive. Food was amazing as usual and, in my opinion, the portions are fantastic at this price point.
This was truly a dining experience; we loved the ambience as well as the food & service. Iron Gate was a highlight of our recent trip to Washington.
Dinner course menu (forgot the exact name) is totally worth the money- so much food, everything tasted good, good mix of fusion & tastes that are more familiar, service was excellent, not a single complaint about this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great patio for a weekend brunch. Highly recommend the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An excellent Antique restaurant with a history hidden in it's service. The service was good and the staff was very friendly especially the waitress...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
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