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Iron Gate, Washington, DC

Iron Gate

4.6 (3094)
$50 and over
Mediterranean
1734 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Iron Gate, located near Dupont Circle, stands as one of the district’s oldest continuously operating restaurants and is split between a sumptuous dining room, a wisteria covered patio and a handsomely enclosed carriageway that houses the bar.

Chef Anthony Chittum, a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and his team have revitalized the space with a menu that takes inspiration for the cuisines of Greece, Sicily, Sardinian and Southern Italy, interpreting those traditions and techniques using the finest products and seasonal ingredients of the Mid-Atlantic.

Iron Gate also serves as an idyllic oasis for fine private events both large and small, so please consider us when planning your next fête, we'd love to have you as our guests.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 524-5202
  • Website
    http://www.irongaterestaurantdc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Chittum
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your next event at Washington D.C.’s oldest continuously running restaurant. The property, built in 1875 by retired navy admiral William Radford, offers a unique combination of indoor and outdoor spaces. Reach out to our events team at events@irongaterestaurantdc.com and book today!
  • Location
    1734 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • Neighborhood
    Dupont Circle
  • Cross street
    18th Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking
  • Public transit
    DuPont MetroFarragut North Metro
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Weekend Brunch at Iron Gate

    Multiple dates available
    Brunch at Iron Gate is a feast worth waking up for. Whether you're nestled in our historic dining room or soaking up the charm of our garden patio, every bite is crafted with bold flavors and seasonal ingredients. Reserve your table today!
    Weekend Brunch at Iron Gate Photo

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What 3,094 people are saying

Iron Gate reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mediterranean

  • District of Columbia

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Iron Gate offers a charming dining experience with "fantastic food and amazing service." Guests love the "beautiful outdoor patio" and "cozy ambiance." The restaurant excels with its "thoughtful and flavorful dishes," and staff are "attentive and welcoming." A perfect spot for "special occasions" or a delightful casual meal.
3,094 Reviews

  1. Jessica

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I celebrated our fourth wedding anniversary here and chose to share the tasting menu. The food was delicious and the service was great. This is a good restaurant if you want to have a romantic dinner and a bit of a quieter setting. For those wondering about accessibility, I use a power chair and found the restaurant and the restroom to be accessible . We will definitely come back again . 

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  2. Lillian

    Washington, D.C. Area30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Iron Gate. We did the family menu with the wine pairing, which was excellent. We particularly like the oyster mezze and the fava bean mezze. The grilled branzino was delicious, as was the panna cotta dessert.

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  3. Sophie

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious interesting flavors. I was very disappointed by the service! Very inconsistent! S

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  4. Andrea

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best meal I've ever had in Washington, D.C., and perhaps anywhere in the U.S.

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  5. Ebbed

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, this was a good experience. The only negative is that it seemed as if the air conditioning wasn’t working effectively, and it was a hot evening in DC.
    Iron GateResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for taking the time to write this review, Ebbed! Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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  6. Eric VIP

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative and exciting menu with strong options (including vegetarian options throughout the menu), do offer a price fix menu but we chose a la carte
    Iron GateResponded on June 22, 2025
    Thanks for the stellar review, Eric, and we hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Jacob

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Here's a polished review you can use: --- We had an incredible experience at Iron Gate. The food was absolutely amazing. Every dish was thoughtful, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. The staff went out of their way to be accommodating with our 2-year-old, making what could have been a stressful meal feel easy and enjoyable. Our waiter was top notch; attentive, kind, and genuinely made us feel welcome. To top it off, the bar treated us to a complimentary drink for Father’s Day, which was such a thoughtful touch. Loved everything about our visit and we can’t wait to come back.
    Iron GateResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thank you so much for the positive review, Jacob! We greatly appreciate it. We are glad to have had you all join us for Father's Day, and it was our pleasure to curate your experience. We look forward to your next visit!

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  8. Steve VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the sharing menu - a sort of proxy fix but for two or more people where the dishes are served family style. Also popped for the wine pairing the food, atmosphere, service was all just terrific. Probably too much food. Too much wine. But we did our job and ate/drank pretty much everything they put in front of us. It was a fun night, cheery waitstaff and great food. And unlike most restaurants I could hear everyone at the table.
    Iron GateResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thank you, Steve, for the positive review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're glad you had a good time. Come back soon!

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  9. Allan

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    A DC institution. Food is OK. Service is passable.
    Iron GateResponded on June 16, 2025
    Hello Alan, thank you for this review. I will reach out to you privately to gather more feedback. - Darian McCrary, General Manager.

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  10. Nicole

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three beautiful rooms, the outside patio is especially lovely. We got the full dinner, and everything was delicious. I enjoyed trying all the mezzo… it was a lot of food though! Next time I’ll order ala cart for sure. There were a few off-menu surprise morsels as well. A fantastic experience!!!
    Iron GateResponded on June 16, 2025
    Hi Nicole! Thank you for taking the time to give a review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a good time, and we would love to have you return.

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FAQs

Iron Gate offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 524-5202.

Iron Gate is rated 4.6 stars by 3094 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Dupont Circle

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Iron Gate

1734 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    18th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Dupont Circle
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking
  • Public transit
    DuPont MetroFarragut North Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Chittum
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.irongaterestaurantdc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 524-5202
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your next event at Washington D.C.’s oldest continuously running restaurant. The property, built in 1875 by retired navy admiral William Radford, offers a unique combination of indoor and outdoor spaces. Reach out to our events team at events@irongaterestaurantdc.com and book today!

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