Restaurant Iron

The Best Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants Outside New Orleans | Eater New Orleans

"Restaurant Iron in downtown Pensacola delivers inventive Southern cuisine with fine-dining flair, thanks to chef Alex McPhail’s New Orleans-honed techniques and a menu that changes with the seasons. Standouts include salt and vinegar chicken skins, a Cajun Reuben with crab-boiled corned beef, and a citrusy cobia finished with Florida orange navel butter, all beautifully plated and full of unexpected Southern twists. The intimate, open-kitchen setting hums with energy, complemented by a thoughtful cocktail list and a solid wine selection. Delightfully old-fashioned desserts, such as icebox Nutella pie and millionaire shortbread, end the meal on a nostalgic note." - Sarah Bisacca