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Restaurant IRON, Pensacola, FL

Restaurant IRON

4.8 (2939)
$31 to $50
Southern
22 N Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
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
    Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–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

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What 2,939 people are saying

Restaurant IRON reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Food

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Service

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Value

  • Northwest Florida

    Innovative

  • Pensacola

    Best Overall

  • Pensacola

    Best Food

  • Pensacola

    Best Service

  • Pensacola

    Best Ambiance

  • Pensacola

    Best Value

  • Pensacola

    Innovative

  • Pensacola

    Neighborhood gem

  • Pensacola

    Great for fine wines

  • Pensacola

    Romantic

  • Pensacola

    Good for special occasions

  • Pensacola

    Lively

  • Pensacola

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Restaurant IRON is a standout in Pensacola, praised for its "phenomenal experience" and "fantastic service." Diners rave about its "unique, fresh, delicious food" and "exceptional cocktails." It's perfect for special occasions, offering an "amazing spot for dinner" with "spectacular, full of flavor" dishes. Try the "best gumbo" and "outstanding" drinks.
2,939 Reviews

  1. Tom VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hunter was a great server. Dinner was excellent. Still a Pensacola favorite.

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  2. Aline

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Perfect food !!!ambience perfect and the chef so perfect

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  3. Sarah VIP

    Mobile17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I sat up at the table closest to the chefs and we had an amazing time talking to the owner Alex. The history of that restaurant and the absolute best service makes us go back again and again. highly recommend for a wonderful date night.

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  4. Kimberly

    Northwest Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jim, as always, is an amazing server and the food was on point.

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  5. Jeff

    Northwest Florida4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Roxy was very good! Had the filet, not worth $65.

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  6. Michiko

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Better check your bill Your tips are included your bill Especially if you pay by your credit card they may be chosen %.

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  7. Gabriel

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had to come back for the Cajun Rueben. My wife says “it’s the best sandwich I’ve ever had”. Phenomenal experience. 10/10 highly recommend

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  8. Brian

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Awesome food experience. Service was very friendly and pleasant.

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  9. Ian VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic meal. There were five of us and we ordered was cooked to perfection. Each dish was exceptional. Thank you to Hunter for great service, conversation, and explaining everything so we made great choices.

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  10. Gabriel

    Portland / Oregon4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing spot for dinner. Everything was excellent. Server was great and overall service was great. 10/10 highly recommend!

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Restaurant IRON is rated 4.8 stars by 2939 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 23 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
    Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–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
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