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: 4.9

4.9

2556 Reviews

$31 to $50

Regional American (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

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 32 times today

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
Owned/operated by
Veteran, Women
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

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What 2,556 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
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Northwest Florida
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Best Service
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Good for special occasions
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Pensacola
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Pensacola
Healthy
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Neighbourhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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2,556 Reviews

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AnthonyE
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for our anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint. Food was extremely good and the requests made were fulfilled.
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AmberC
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the seasonal menu and drink options. This is my second time here and I love it.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our go to spot for special occasions. Awesome spot with great food and service.
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Pensacolafoodie
San Francisco
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant Iron never disappoints! Amazing and different food, great service, cool vibe!
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dave
Atlanta Metro
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Our waitress made a couple mistakes. Champagne served was flat--no bubbles at all. Sent back. Wine (second glass) arrived after fifteen minutes and plates were finished. Refused. Food was delicious. Have been here several times before. Will come again.
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Steve
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing and unexpected excellence - food and overall dining experience was well worth every dollar!!! This is an 11 out of 10.
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KennethS
Tallahassee
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time eating at IRON. First, I love those of the restaurant. Very intimate with a low noise level. I was there for a business meeting. Service was excellent and everything we ordered was perfect. The prime ribeye was cooked to perfection, the sides were awesome, and the drinks were fair. The dessert selection wasn’t my favorite, so I had the orange crème brûlée. Nothing too special there, but the meal itself was excellent. This place met my expectation on an almost Michelin level experience. Highly recommend for that special intimate dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. The food, the drinks, all of it. Apparently there is a happy hour for the drinks that we benefited from, making our bill much less than anticipated.
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CandaceP
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I dined at Restaurant IRON for our 8th wedding anniversary. The food and atmosphere were amazing! Our server was definitely a 10/10! She paid attention to our needs and was so pleasant. This was our first time dining here and we look forward to eating here again.
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Lori
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent!! The staff helped us celebrate our wedding anniversary. Memorable meal and service! We will be back.
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Foodie
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Iron for our anniversary!!! Our waiter, Meg was one of the best ever. She made our entire evening lovely. The food was excellent as always, too!
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was our Anniversary, we come all the time for special occasions. Chief Alex always does a great job on his seasonal menu. Our Server Danielle B is always great she made our day special. She is Very knowledgeable with pairing food and wine. This is a must place to eat in Pensacola. Chief has come a long way from the days at Marcus Pointe Golf Course. Thanks Again for such a Great Evening!!
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DanielH
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! We had the sweetest waitress. Absolutely perfect date night spot.
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10kenbank
Mobile
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I live in Mobile, AL. This restaurant is more than worth the drive. I already look forward to my next visit
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ChrisT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat at the counter for our dinner & were able to watch all of the food preparation which enhanced the experience. The Kitchen Lead did an amazing job and was very engaging. All of the chefs were personable and interacted with our group. The food was amazing and our server was wonderful. Highly recommend!
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RachelM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service was amazing, food and drinks were delicious ! We will definitely be back !
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JenniferV
Atlanta Metro
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant IRON never disappoints. Enjoyed the gnocchi and escargot starter, cioppino and ribeye as main and Nutella pie for dessert. Everything was delicious. Ribeye was cooked perfectly - rare plus. So flavorful. We drive from Atlanta about once a month to get our “Iron” fix.
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ZachL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant I have been to in Pensacola. They put a lot of care into each dish and the service was phenomenal. The Executive chef wasn't there tonight and with Chef Javon there you couldn't even tell. Absolutely amazing. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Danielle is always the best server! Wonderful experience as always!
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StephanieP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous dinner! Good and service were top notch.
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AmyB
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our first time there. Celebrated all 3 of our birthdays. The 'happy birthday' menus were a nice touch. Food was excellent and the waitstaff was the best. We will be returning.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another fabulous meal! The entire team is so talented and professional. We were greeted at the door like old friends by the manager and hosts…As always, from cocktails to inventive entrees…everything was simply delicious! Thanks for the wonderful service Sam!
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ChrisS
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They had the new food and cocktail menu so lots to choose from.
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RodM
Dallas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food! The restaurant lives up to the many glowing reviews. I can see why it's booked so far in advance.
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TheresaR
New Orleans
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Iron. Amazing food and staff. Had oysters, salad, Brussels and of course Nutella pie!!
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GlenroyL
Tallahassee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely amazing! We sat at the counter which gave us an opportunity to see the dishes as they are prepared and get an idea of what we want to try next. Our server Aries was very attentive and friendly. Definitely will make this a regular stop for our date nights!
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cygnus
Tallahassee
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are excellent. Highly recommend it for special events.
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Lisa
Richmond
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was fantastic. I can’t resist fried green tomatoes, and those with the sauce and goat cheese and crawfish…. 😘 The best I’ve had! The sea salt fries - incredible! The Sazerac perfection. The cioppino - SO GOOD! The Nutella pie…. A great way to end the night. Oh, and the service! We were expertly waited on by Ares.
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StevenH
Tallahassee
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, Iron hits!!! The Lamb 4 Ways was stupid good! And their hot wings are the best in town... I mean, blue cheese crumbles, wtf in the best way! The menus even had Happy Anniversary on them which was the best touch of all. Iron is hands down the best in the 850.
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ShannonW
Minneapolis
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Went for happy hour—it is a screaming deal! Delicious craft cocktails at a huge discount. Their food is consistently terrific!
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BrittHart
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress Danielle was amazing & made sure we had a wonderful night. Best lamb ribs we've ever had.
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missvickib
Tallahassee
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant Iron continues to delight the eye and the palate. The decor is handsome and comfortable. It's always a pleasure to see what the seasonal specialties are. Each meal is completely satisfying in portion, presentation and creativity. Everything about Iron is consistently good. The service is superb...it is one of Pensacola's best!
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OpenTable Diner
Mobile
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nick was an amazing server with excellent service skills. Our sous chef Javan explained the dishes and was super friendly. We even had great conversations with Danielle. Thanks for a wonderful evening
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KarenH
Tallahassee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our go to celebration restaurant always delicious and great service
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Paul
New Orleans
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite place to eat in Pensacola always husband chef Alex and his staff are amazing. Danielle is the top server in town very friendly knowledgeable Taylor the bartender makes superb drinks as always highly recommend Iron
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KyleW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went with my wife and the food was amazing. Service and overall experience were great as well.
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STUARTF
Jacksonville
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere. Enjoyed the visit and will return.
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MichelleS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is outstanding ! Highly recommended for next special celebration ! 🎂💕 Madisonville, Louisiana
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Tammy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Loved the restaurant including the food, service and cocktails. It would be so nice if they had more space and could separate the tables. Definitely recommend the steak and desserts!
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LavondaG
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was so delicious and the waitstaff was excellent!
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FAQs

Restaurant IRON is rated 4.9 stars by 2556 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 32 times today

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
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

Icebox Nutella Pie

Seafood Cioppino

Black Garlic Butter Gnocchi & Escargot

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What 2,556 people are saying

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