Restaurant IRON

Name: Restaurant IRON
Address: 22 N Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL, United States, 32502
Telephone: (850) 476-7776
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2490 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southern

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Owned/operated by
Veteran, Women
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

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What 2,490 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Northwest Florida
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Best Value
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Good for business meals
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Innovative
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Good for special occasions
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Pensacola
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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2,490 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dining experience. Menu and attention to detail stellar as always. Thanks!
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LaurenB
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Such a delightful culinary adventure! The gnocchi and escargot are to die for and the chicken and dumplings are amazing and everything is so beautifully plated. The cocktails were also inventive, delicious and perfect. I wish I could go every day!
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CourtneyB
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was delicious and the quality of food is excellent.
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PensacolaDiner
Tallahassee
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Been a while since we dined here but they have not missed a beat. The escargot gnocchi was fabulous and the quail dish with the black truffle bread pudding was outstanding. Small wine list, but had affordable options.
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Chris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Aries was awesome. He took care of us on our anniversary. Meat quality was great but the steak didn't taste like a $100 steak. Still a top 2 or 3 steak in the area
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TomM
New Orleans
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can't say enough good things about Iron. Service, atmosphere, and the food are impeccable. Uncontrollable negative was sitting at the counter with a drunk couple next to us 🤷
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BridgetL
Coastal Georgia
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food… exceptional service… As always. Thank you for a lovely meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Must visit type of restaurant! And I eat at a lot of nicer restaurants! The food is unique and refreshing in my opinion
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PaulF
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Very nice as usual, a bit different flavors, upscale feel. The Irish coffee was a standout.
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OpenTable Diner
Devon
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic seafood. Great service. In downtown Pensacola Really good Highly Recommended
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OpenTable Diner
Springfield
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal of my life! From appetizers of escargot and salmon deviled eggs, scallops for the entree, and chess cake for dessert-all amazing. The sauce combinations are genius. Yes, it is pricey but so worth it. The portions are decent size for the price of the gourmet food they serve. A must when in Pensacola.
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Sabil
Atlanta Metro
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
We have heard fabulous reviews about this restaurant, but were not as impressed as other diners. We were celebrating a special occasion and upon arrival were met with great hospitality, and immediately ushered to our table. We rate the service and the attention as high, but for the price we did not find the food as exceptional as we had hoped. The one item we tried on the menu, which was exceptional, is the escargot and gnocchi appetizer.
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JessicaO
Tallahassee
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Restsurant, Service, Kitchen, and Bar staff you will find from Miami to New Orleans. No competition.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just do it okay, you won’t regret it. This is a Pensacola Top 5 for sure.
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Katie
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and cocktails are consistently delicious over the years we have been coming here.
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PatB
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love Iron. It’s our sorbitol occasion restaurant. Awesome drinks. Unique apps. Everyone loved the entree. Don’t forget a dessert cocktail and multiple desserts.
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DavidR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service. A wonderful experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious food and drinks Celebrated my birthday but the server didn’t acknowledge it
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OpenTable Diner
Mobile
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, I have nothing bad to say about this restaurant. Food and service, 5 out of 5 always .
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MicW
Alabama
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently good food and service. IRON is, by far, my favorite restaurant in Pensacola for fine dining.
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DGK721
Tallahassee
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant, with excellent food and service. Alex and his team are brilliant and remarkable. Bret is a true professional behind the bar. Everything about this place is top notch!
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JAMEST
Tallahassee
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Main courses of cippino and red fish w/crawfish were really good. Chess cake was outstanding but make sure you are having two people eat it.
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AmandaH
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chicken wing appetizer, sea scallops with heirloom tomatoes, nutella pie...all amazing!
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CheyP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing time and everything was so good, definitely recommend getting the duck. It was the best duck I’ve ever had!
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SusanD
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the best restaurant in Pensacola. Always delicious, consistent, and professional. We are so lucky to have food like this here. Always a treat!!
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MichelleC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was good, approachable food with Southern cuisine elements. Amber provided thoughtful service too. We had the japaleño cornbread, Chicken & Dumplings and Atlantic Jumbo Scallops. We will definitely be back!
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Andy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Drinks were good, loved the bacon in the old fashions. Food was decent. The fish was good but the rest of the dish of the fresh catch was quite salty. The flank steak was good. The gnocchi and escargot was so he best thing we ate, and the sauce was so amazing. The salmon deviled eggs was ok. But the Service was great our waitress was fantastic. Overall good experience for her bday.
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Jaykaye
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I enjoyed the energy in the place, however I wish the outdoor temperature would have been nicer so my guest and I could have enjoyed our dinner outside for the scenery. Nevertheless, compliments to the chef and our server for a great time at Restaurant Iron.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always Wonderful! Perfection on food! Atmosphere and service A+
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AshleyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and food! I’m so glad we came here!
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LisaG
Tallahassee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food Md drink. Enjoyed the servers style. Always a culinary delight.
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MaddS
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is pricey, but they're want a single thing that wasn't worth it. From the service, to the drinks, to the filet, we loved every bit of the experience. Thank you for a wonderful anniversary dinner!
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knottjt
Tallahassee
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent food and experience at Restaurant Iron. It is a small restaurant with only a few tables and bar seating inside. That does make for a very intimate experience. The service was very good and food was served timely, especially considering each dish is prepared only when ordered. It was wine night so we shared a bottle of wine at a reduced price. We shared the salmon deviled eggs for an appetizer and ordered the redfish and the scallops for mains. All were excellent. For a special dinner, Restaurant Iron is special.
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LynnC
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated earlier than our reservation. Service was great. Food was delicious and plated well. Had the chicken & dumplings - different in that was deconstructed, nice piece of stuffed chicken with the vegetables and sauces around it! Would have it again and definitely go there again!
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JosephV
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my brother and his wife for the first time and they were very impressed. All the appetizers and meals were outstanding. Can't wait to go back.
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NickG
Tallahassee
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Creative food offered in a vibrant setting. Diverse wine list and cutting edge cocktails complement culinary choices. Will not disappoint even the most discerning diners.
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PegN
Tallahassee
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinner was superb Staff is personable and service oriented also great cocktail and wine options yummy desserts
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SkeetL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We went to Iron to celebrate our 57th anniverdsary and were very happy wiith our choice. We ordered the white truffle fries. We were totally surprised when our waitress Danniel returned with the fries and an order of the foie gras PB&J and told us that our friend Brad had orderd the foie gras PB&J for us (because he thought we probably wouldn't) and also that our entire dinner was covered! What a wonderful surprise! The foie gras PB&J was beautifully plated and good but I have to say the jelly was the star of the plate and added the perfect flavor to top off the plate. I ordered the Gulf Catch and my wife ordered the Filet Mignon with blue cheese topping, Both entres were delicious, The Gulf Catch rivals anything I have had in New Orleans at K-Pauls and my wife said her steak was the best steak she had ever had--cooked perfect for her. We both ordered deserts, I got the nutella pie and she got the cheesecake. The nutella pie was good and my wife said the cheesecake was really really good. Thanks to our friends for such a wonderful gift
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Timl
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had the steak, salad, soup, devilled eggs, and cioppino. All were amazing. Kitchen a bit slow. Waitress and hostess were both very attentive refilling water.
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Restaurant IRON is rated 4.8 stars by 2490 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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
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
Owned/operated by
Veteran, Women
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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Popular dishes

Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

Icebox Nutella Pie

Chicken & Dumplings

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What 2,490 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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