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Restaurant IRON, Pensacola, FL

Restaurant IRON

4.9
4.9
2374 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 31 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Alex McPhail

  • 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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,374 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Northwest Florida

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Food

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Service

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Ambiance

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Value

  • Northwest Florida

    Good for business meals

  • Northwest Florida

    Innovative

  • Northwest Florida

    Healthy

  • Northwest Florida

    Hot spot

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Florida

    Good for special occasions

  • Pensacola

    Best Overall

  • Pensacola

    Best Food

  • Pensacola

    Best Service

  • Pensacola

    Best Ambiance

  • Pensacola

    Best Value

  • Pensacola

    Good for business meals

  • Pensacola

    Good for special occasions

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  1. MikeM

    New Orleans

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    you'd need to drive 3-4 hours to find a restaurant on par with restaurant Iron.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Omg!! So great!! Celebrated our 10yr anniversary with my in laws. Everything was delicious. Chicken wings are a must. Chicken and dumplings and the stuffed quail both amazing. Nutella pie was fire. Thank you again for a wonderful experience.
  3. PaulC

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, creative cocktails (Iron Goddess), extensive wine list, and excellent service!
  4. lisaj

    Tallahassee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My husband and I had a date night here. Perfect choice! Food was excellent and my dairy allergy was accommodated nicely. Our server and all of his associates were fantastic! We had a lovely table for two near both the food prep area and the bar. I enjoyed watching all the action. We will be back!
  5. MyronW

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutley wonderful meal. Our server was great, the meal was excellent and it was fun to sit at the counter and watch the Chef do the final prep of all plates going out....all prepared with beautiful presentation.
  6. DanielA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was nothing short of fantastic. Starting with the truffle fries and the escargot gnocci was a perfect way to set the stage for our duck and scallop mains that our awesome server paired with perfect wines. I will always consider Resraurant Iron as the premiere Pensacola dining experience because of its warmth and pure deliciousness.
  7. JohnT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was very pleased with my anniversary dinner at IRON. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was find dining, but very comfortable. Service was also excellent. It was a tremendous relaxing meal. I look forward to my next trip.
  8. BrentF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, amazing food! Little pricey, but worth it for date nights!
  9. Chinsu

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Food was not worth the price, or the portion size. Took forever for it to come out. Got the seafood dish, and most of it was the bread that had mustard sauce (wtf) drizzled on it. The chicken gumbo tasted like cigarette ash. The server was okay, but she only came around once in a while to fill water.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve recently moved to Pensacola and my 22 year old son was visiting. I chose sitting at the counter because I had read a review that it was nice to watch how the kitchen operates. While it was nice to watch the activity, you can’t really see everything they’re doing because of the position of the shelving and cooking surfaces, but it was nice to see anyway. Service was perfect. Amber P was our server and couldn’t have been better! Knowledgeable, pleasant, helpful….she was great! We had escargot and gnocchi first. The sauce was beyond amazing. My son got seafood cioppino and I got the Mishimi flank steak. Both were very tasty. My steak was perfectly cooked medium rare and the sides and Caesar salad were very good. We shared a peach tart for dessert that was one of the best desserts I’ve had. Not too sweet, refreshing, and a light end to a fabulous dinner. The cocktails were creative and so tasty! The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable and definitely upscale. I scored value a little lower only because it’s quite expensive and not something I can do often, but for a special outing and to experience fantastic local fine dining, it’s a must to do! And a side note…I probably won’t sit at the counter again, only because I’m 5’3” and my feet barely touched the foot support on the chair so that was a little uncomfortable and my sandals kept wanting to slide off, haha. I definitely recommend reservations as it is a small venue.
  11. AmyW

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional! Outstanding! We will definitely be back!
  12. AngelaL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience3
    We had 2 N.Y strip steaks that was not stand up to the cost! We was fully aware of the prices etc. We just expected it to be much better than Long Horn but unfortunately that was not the case! The Deviled eggs was amazing the beets and the watermelon salad was also amazing! The side salad tasted more like a sweet coleslaw rather than a Cesar salad! It wasn’t horrible just not what one would think of when referring to a Cesar salad. The server was amazing! But overall the steak didn’t impress and and have no interest in returning for steak! Also the cook area is open which is great but you’d think the cooks would be a little better kept and clean and not look like the staff of a Waffle House 3/10
  13. Dusty

    Mississippi

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic. Wine list was great, and the Old Fashioned was one of the best I’ve ever had. Ares was there when he was supposed to be, and available as needed.
  14. BillieB

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The dinner was outatanding. I had the stuffed quail and it was outstanding. I cannot say enough about the taste as the presentation. My wife had a steak and it was prepared as she wanted. However, the best part of the meal was the salmon stuffed devil eggs. I cannot express how tasteful they were. I really different experiance. Service at the bar was outstaning and the lady who waited on us was excellant. Overall experiance was PERFECT.. Great job this time around. we will be back.
  15. Jojo

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the food, the cocktails, the service, and the ambience. 10/10 recommend.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were running late and they were able to accommodate my group. Our server, Aries made our birthday boy feel very special. He got the Caesar salad and he said they were the best crotons he’d ever had haha. His aged Ny strip was amazing!! I shared the escargot with gnocchi with my bro and it was exceptional. Our main course was Atlantic scallops with sweet corn purée was also very good. The smoked old fashion and the goddess cocktails were on point. Tysm for our lovely dining experience.
  17. PhilB

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place in downtown Pensecola
  18. JAMESL

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Iron is always great. One of our favorite places! Great place to celebrate a special occasion
  19. LisaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and we really enjoyed that the atmosphere was not too loud. Highly recommend this restaurant and the smoked salmon deviled eggs and truffle fries are a must!
  20. Iron

    New Orleans

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Always excellent food. This time service was slow. Took over an hour for entree to arrive after placing order.
  21. KBHR

    New Orleans

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we entered, we felt this would be a great experience as the staff was personable and professional. We began with the appetizer of BlackGarlic Butter Gnocchi & Escargot followed by our entrees of Seafood Cioppino and Anise Rubbed Duck Breast, each a culinary delight to behold. This is a restaurant we will frequent anytime we are in Pensacola as nothing was short of excellent.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our anniversary and the entire restaurant made us feel so special. Our meal was exceptional!
  23. dave

    Atlanta Metro

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the counter and could watch the food being prepared. Kept the menu during dinner to identify each dish as it was being prepared. Lots of fun. No drama, everybody working hard, great experience for us.
  24. SarahM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Definitely a special place for special and intimate experience. Would love to be able to see the meals prepared as they are created.
  25. RobertJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food, Great Drinks and extremely fair prices for the quality and taste of the food. The desert was amazing. 3x customer and will be returning.
  26. Lynda

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best dinner we have ever had! Escargot was “to die for “
  27. Cory

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was delicious it just took a long time to get to the table. Main courses came two hours after sitting down. Southern pace is fine, but this was a tad too slow. Server was great and friendly otherwise
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They made our anniversary so special and the food was amazing as usual!
  29. pablo

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is amazing’ food is incredibly delicious always consistent and the service is wonderful, very knowledgeable and kind, highly recommend this restaurant!
  30. ChelsiF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was amazing from the host & hostess to the waitress. They were all responsive, and friendly; and the waitress gave great recommendations. We would highly recommend the bacon old fashioned, truffle fries, and rib eye. We had reservations for 2 and sat in the bench seating inside along the long wall, which felt a bit crowded. I could distinctly hear the conversations of the tables next to us, which I found distracting. However, the chair tables seemed adequately spaced so I’ll request them specifically the next time I go. All in all, great visit!
  31. paigeapple

    Chicago

    138 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    138 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AS always, Iron is a treat! The flank steak was so flavorful... service excellent... I am eager to return!
  32. JessicaJ

    Tallahassee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was excellent-friendly and engaging, which made for an enjoyable experience overall. Food and cocktails were on point. We will be back!
  33. TheresaR

    New Orleans

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love sitting at the counter and watching the magic. I had the chicken with the risotto. It was so amazing. As always, the Nutella pie is a must but we gave in and had two desserts with the Mardi Gras bread pudding. No regrets. Love our waitress Amber!!!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service every time ! This place is amazing! I enjoy it
  35. SusanW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was top notch. Sat out on the sidewalk and it was a bit noisy. Over all it was a great experience and I’ll be back
  36. BRYCEW

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service in a sophisticated looking establishment. Pricey but worth it especially for those special occasions.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Booked this reservation for my brother and sister in law for her birthday and they raved about their experience! Food, cocktails, and timing of the plates was 10/10!
  38. PaulB

    Tallahassee

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Highly recommend! Service and food on point. Wine menu has something for everyone. This was our first visit and likely to become a regular stop.
  39. EllenD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had an excellent dining experience as we were celebrating a special occasion. Our server made our experience so smooth. It was my son's first time going there and he enjoyed everything. We had a late rsvp but we were treated well, not rushed. The food was excellent and it was overall a great experience.
  40. Abby10

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent drinks, steak and Nutella Pie! Prefect anniversary dinner. Thank you!

FAQs

Restaurant IRON is rated 4.9 stars by 2374 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 PM


Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Restaurant IRON

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

  • Executive chef

    Alex McPhail

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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