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Restaurant IRON, Pensacola, FL

Restaurant IRON

4.9
4.9
2827 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 39 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
    Regional American (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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

    US$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.

Menu

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What 2,827 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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 Ambience

  • 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.

2,827 Reviews

  1. Charles-André

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was beyond mediocre considering nearly $200 was spent. As a food critic based in NYC, this would easily be the worst value for a meal imaginable in NYC. The duck was hard to eat and the puree completely overpowered it. The lamb was beyond chewy and the other half of the plate filled with purée was unnecessary. The amount of truffle fries were by no means necessary, in fact quite wasteful. That being said, the gnocchi and escargot was actually quite creative and experimental. I quite enjoyed that, which is a shame as it was followed by 3 disappointing plates.

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  2. Jaime

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from start to finish was excellent. Loved every bite- service was top notch.

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  3. Ginger

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Delicious food and a great atmosphere.

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  4. Tobi

    VIP

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our second time visiting. We sat at the (drink) bar. Nice spot instead of the outside table we had reserved (too cold). The hostess made the suggestion as an option to switch seat locations when we checked in which we appreciated. We had a couple of drinks, cheese plate, duck & pork chop entrees, a piece of icebox pie, and after dinner drinks. The value was very good for the qualify of food and drinks. The bartenders were pleasant and busy. The cheese plate was generously sized and pork chop was very hearty. Not a lot of duck for entree but tons of Brussel sprouts. We would go back any time. Treat yourself and give it a try.

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  5. Johnny

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat at the counter and truly enjoyed. Hunter was a excellent server in all ways. Bravo to the staff.

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  6. Becky

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  7. Tom

    Jacksonville

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  8. Jorge

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  9. Tom

    VIP

    New Orleans

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    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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  10. Randy

    VIP

    Nashville

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    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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FAQs

Restaurant IRON is rated 4.9 stars by 2827 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 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Restaurant IRON

22 N Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Garden Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Regional American (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
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