Restaurant IRON

4.9

2822 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southern

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Great for creative cocktails

Executive Chef, Alex McPhail has returned to his hometown after 6 years studying under some of the finest chefs in the industry in New Orleans. Taking culinary tips he picked up at Commander’s Palace, Restaurant August & the Roosevelt Hotel, Alex has created a dining environment unlike any other nearby.
Restaurant IRON serves Southern contemporary cuisine fueled by local vegetables and herbs from the creative minds of true Southerners. We aim to bring together fresh local and regional specialties with the finest flavors and ingredients to deliver a dining experience you won't soon forget.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(850) 476-7776
Website
http://www.restaurantiron.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Alex McPhail

Location
22 N Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
Neighborhood
Pensacola
Cross street
Garden Street
Parking details
Feel free to use the parking on North Palafox St directly in front of the restaurant. Should you need additional parking, there is space available a block north on Palafox as well.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve 2024
$150.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
We will be hosting a New Year's Eve tasting menu that includes 5 courses with an optional wine or cocktail pairing. There will be 2 seatings at 530pm and 830pm. We will be charging $150/person with the optional wine or cocktail paring at $50/person.

What 2,822 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Northwest Florida
Best Overall
Northwest Florida
Best Food
Northwest Florida
Best Service
Northwest Florida
Best Value
Northwest Florida
Innovative
Northwest Florida
Great for fine wines
Northwest Florida
Most Booked
Pensacola
Best Overall
Pensacola
Best Food
Pensacola
Best Service
Pensacola
Best Ambiance
Pensacola
Best Value
Pensacola
Good for special occasions
Pensacola
Lively
Pensacola
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Restaurant IRON in Pensacola shines with its "consistently excellent" food and a "distinct tasteful menu." Diners rave about the "amazing" service and "superior flavors." The seasonal, farm-to-table menu offers innovative dishes and a great cocktail program. Guests enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for special occasions or a unique dining experience.

2,822 Reviews

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Becky
Tallahassee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again we enjoyed the First Dibs offering. It was my third First Dibs. This was December so it was gumbo, slow-seared pork chop and an apple-apricot dessert paired with sips of 3 complimentary wines. It is fun to try different menu items. I have not been disappointed yet!
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Tom
Jacksonville
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner at the Iron is always special. The quality of food, drinks and presentation is unmatched in Pensacola. Service should be what others aspire to. Danielle P is great as are most all their staff.
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Jorge
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience and value. The taste was as good as the presentation.
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Tom
VIP
New Orleans
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal as always. We were given a champagne toast for our recent engagement. Ribeye was done perfectly.
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Randy
VIP
Nashville
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the vibe of Iron. Every staff member was very nice, service was excellent. Both our appetizers (gnocchi w/ escargot, and the Chicken Wings) were delicious. Very good wine at reasonable price point. The entrees had a couple issues. The chicken fried venison was pretty blue rare. Venison is a difficult meat to prepare I know, but this was simply too rare (and I'm fine with rare to med. rare meat) Everything that came with this dish was delicious. I got the reverse sear pork chop. Delicious, well cooked, and nice accompaniments. My issue with the chop was the fat cap was very close to half of the chop. I am not one to cut away the fat on a good steak, but many of the bites were nothing but fat. We will absolutely return to Iron, and I'm sure we will find other dishes to enjoy.
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Danny
Tallahassee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is so delicious ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ amazing staff , amazing drinks , amazing food !! 💯Worth every $$
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Vicki
Tallahassee
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Innovative menu that changes with seasons for fresh food. Outstanding service. One of the best restaurants in town!
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David
Tallahassee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, excellent food, fantastic drinks. Great place for a romantic dinner. Restaurant Iron never disappoints!
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Malissa
Tallahassee
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A friend and I shared their "First Dips" December menu, and it was perfect for us. John was our server, and he was excellent. Delish and for $100 for two with wine pairings, a pleasant surprise considering other options. I like to dine early so this works for us.
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Alison
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Counter table service is always entertaining. Christy took amazing care of us, as always. Comfort cuisine at its finest!
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Restaurant IRON is rated 4.9 stars by 2822 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

22 N Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

Additional information

Cross street
Garden Street
Neighborhood
Pensacola
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Feel free to use the parking on North Palafox St directly in front of the restaurant. Should you need additional parking, there is space available a block north on Palafox as well.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alex McPhail
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.restaurantiron.com/
Phone number
(850) 476-7776

Restaurant IRON

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Experiences

New Year's Eve 2024

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