Restaurant Iron

Outstanding food, well prepared and presentation was excellent. We went at happy hour and they offered several discount on drinks, appetizers and main course. Service was excellent, wish we had gone there sooner. Appetizers of wings and short rib dumplings were beyond delicious.

Visited Restaurant Iron with friends for dinner and it was definitely a treat! We were seated immediately upon arriving and were greeted by our server. We skipped appetizers to ensure we left room for our dinner. The butternut squash soup was delicious! The short rib and pasta was made to perfection. I was disappointed with the cheeseburger as they had no lettuce or tomato to add. It was plain and would recommend something different on the menu. We ended with their seasonal crème brûlée which was very creamy. The restaurant lighting was dim and quiet. My only recommendation was to have the server visit the table sooner to order. There seemed to be long periods where we were waiting for her to arrive and take our order.

This restaurant has earned my favorite place to send people to eat when asked my favorite local restaurant! From the service to the experience, to the meal itself- everything was a 10/10. We made reservations and were quickly seated upon arrival. The restaurant is quiet, but you are sat close together. Our server explained the menu in great depth and helped us select our meals. I have never had every single bite of anything and everything we ordered taste so outstanding to the point you can't pick one favorite part. The appetizers, the main course, the dessert and the coffee- all of it was pure perfection. I now send all of my employees here for their meal when they reach their anniversary date, as it is a great experience EVERY SINGLE TIME.

I live part time in Pcola and had read many great things about Iron and the reviews on google rate it high. I can say from my experience that for the price points, it falls short in delivering a true high end experience. The menu is compact and we had a good sampling of the dishes offered. Uniformly everything we tried was over salted, overly contrived and lacked complexity of flavor. The Ruben sandwich, had promise but came on a disappointing, commercially made marble rye. A local bakery could have saved this. The $15 dumplings, more appropriately should be called, fried wontons, were plainly horrible. They did, kindly, remove it from our bill. The pork leg brewed soy sauce, that sauced the dumplings was an epic salty fail. The one outstanding, exception on the menu, was the shrimp and grits. Creamy grits, perfectly cooked shrimp and seasoning were fantastic. Presentations were beautiful, giving the impression as the dishes piled in the kitchen window, visible from the dining room, that you were soon to have a great meal. Service was distracted and unfocused. Plates stacked, silver between courses was not replenished without ask, at one point a server passed our table and told my date she had dropped her napkin. Petty, maybe but in a restaurant striving for this level of prestige and fine dining protocol it should have been picked up and offered back to her. Service overall was friendly and in good spirit, just lacking professional touches that would justify the price tag and the upscale approach. The atmosphere was fun.

We went there for lunch. It wasn’t what we were expecting for the price point: - The chicken skin appetizer was bland and needed the spicy dipping sauce (regular Thai dipping sauce?). - The blackened chicken sandwich was surprisingly soggy on the bottom making it sloppy to eat, and the chicken filled barely over 1/2 the sandwich. Otherwise, the sandwich was good. - The grilled cheese, tomato bisque, and pasta salads were pretty good (especially the pasta salad). - The water cups and the martini glasses smelled like dirty dishes. DISGUSTING! - When the waitress took our appetizer plates she took our forks off the plates and placed them back on the bare table—at this price point I would have expected new forks. -Our sodas came out in cans…ummm…this is a $50-$100 per person restaurant…CANS?!? Save your money and get cleaner service at a street vendor.

The food, service, atmosphere were all amazing! The food was extremely delicious and coupled with a custom cocktail (i had a Manhattan)...my taste buds were experiencing euphoria. The staff and service were amazing too! Our waitress was so nice, funny, and helpful. We ordered the quail and waffle along with truffle fries for appetizer and we ordered the braised short ribs and chorizo spiced chicken. All of it was delicious but i especially liked the braised shirt rib and the rutabaga mash under it was soooo good! We also had a chocolate nutella desert (cant remember name of it) that was amazing as well and it wasnt overpowered with Nutella flavor. I highly recommend this place!

I will edit the review after trying lunch menu in the future. Dinner was ok. When the prices are high I expect the food to wow me, and apps, dinner and dessert just didn't. The wait staff were very attentive without being intrusive. He provided lots of details about each ingredient in each dish - there are so many ingredients and food processes I didn't even know what most of it meant. The appetizer chicken wings and roast bites were good, smash burgers ok, and blackened shrimp dish was best of all those. Dessert was a creme brulee and banana coconut cheesecake. Id go back for the creme brulee -but was amazing and unique flavors! The cheesecake was flavorless, the three of us at the table thought so. With all the described ingredients I expected it to have some kind of flavor, but you barely tasted banana (impressive on its own not to have this as banana takes over everything). Texture was good and presentation was outstanding, just no flavor.

Stopped here for lunch and enjoyed some really tasty food and great service! The staff were friendly and attentive throughout our visit. The only downside was the ambiance - the atmosphere felt a bit plain. Overall, solid spot!

Iron is conveniently located near downtown Pensacola. We were able to get a chef's table and watch all of the meals being prepared. The food was absolutely amazing. The chicken wings are a must

The food appears to be a fusion gone bad. The gumbo was terrible; it tasted as if it had only two ingredients, vinegar and vinegar. The server took it back without any questions asked; it was almost as if she expected it to be returned. The server suggested the Shrimp and Grits dish, which did not contain grits. It contained chipped rice. The flavor and texture were off. Had it been named differently, it probably would have been less of a disappointment. My wife's grilled cheese sandwich was basic. The salad appeared to have been freshly poured from the supermarket bought salad bag. We shared the cannoli dessert. It was very tasty. The Bloody Mary was delicious. It was dressed out in the most appetizing way. The service is great. The ambience and music were pleasant. The location is very convenient. It pains me to write a review like this, but management should really take a step back and use more palatable dishes and stop over tweaking the recipes.

Located downtown in a renovated old commercial building, the ambiance is a pleasant mix of modern with old bones...it's a good vibe. Service was friendly and helpful without any intrusion. They were "out" of one of our appetizer options, but the hostess/waitress went into the kitchen to see if the chef could create an order for us. We started with Short Rib Dumplings, which I thought may be similar to ravioli based on the website but instead were like fried wontons. Regardless, they were good. We also had Pork Belly with a sorghum cured egg yolk over blue corn grits. This also was quite good, although the pork belly was more like really thick cut bacon than what you may generally picture of when thinking pork belly. The yolk is not runny, it's more a jammy yolk...so divide it up along with the pork belly if sharing. Our other starter were the Iron Wings, which were smallish but pretty good although not remotely spicy...so bear in mind if you're looking for heat. For entrees we chose the Rainy Day Special of sourdough grilled cheese and tomato bisque, and the Smash Burger...both were good, and we ordered French fries, which were freshly cut. It was a positive first visit and definitely worth a drive.

Absolutely fantastic experience at Iron! My husband and I came here for dinner on a Thursday evening and didn't have a reservation (recommended, if you want an actual table). They had availability at the chef's table, so we took that. While not the view we wanted, our cares quickly passed. Our server, Ashley, was prompt and delightful. We started with the wings, a Ruby Sunset and the bourbon with bacon. Wow-ZA. I could drink about 17 of the Ruby Sunsets. The wings were delicious and the perfect app. My husband's old fashioned was probably one of the best he's had in awhile. I got the short ribs, hubs got the filet. Both were cooked and arranged to perfection. Told Ashley to give our compliments to the chef (which is fairly rare for us). He deserves a medal for both! We also ordered the Iron Goddess and the Golden Boy and sipped those until our faces were crimson and bellies were full. Highly recommend a visit to Iron!

Visited Restaurant Iron with friends for dinner and it was definitely a treat! We were seated immediately upon arriving and were greeted by our server. We skipped appetizers to ensure we left room for our dinner. The butternut squash soup was delicious! The short rib and pasta was made to perfection. I was disappointed with the cheeseburger as they had no lettuce or tomato to add. It was plain and would recommend something different on the menu. We ended with their seasonal crème brûlée which was very creamy. The restaurant lighting was dim and quiet. My only recommendation was to have the server visit the table sooner to order. There seemed to be long periods where we were waiting for her to arrive and take our order.

Stopped by Restaurant Iron on a rainy day and couldn't resist their Rainy Day Special -- a grilled cheese sandwich with homemade tomato bisque. The grilled cheese was perfectly crisp and gooey, but the tomato bisque stole the show -- rich, flavorful, and clearly made from scratch. It had that comforting, slow-simmered taste that's hard to find. I also ordered the chicken and sausage gumbo, which came served with potato salad in the bowl -- the only way to do it if you've spent time in South Louisiana like I have. I loved that touch. Unfortunately, the gumbo itself wasn't quite my style. The flavor leaned more toward a Carolina BBQ sauce, which was unexpected and a bit too tangy for my taste. I prefer a deeper, roux-based flavor -- but I can appreciate the creative take. That said, everything else was spot on. Service was amazing -- friendly, attentive, and helpful with both food and drink recommendations. They also have a great wine list and full bar, which I'll definitely explore more on my next visit. The atmosphere was cozy and stylish, with décor that really sets the mood. Overall, a strong four-star experience. A few tweaks to the gumbo and this place would be five stars all day.

We stopped by for lunch today and found out you can order the dinner menu also. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the kitchen and talking to the staff. We had the crab-cakes omg a must have, they are truly full of crab and a perfect sauce. Then we had the duck breast with potatoes and leeks with a satsuma sauce. And a wonderful Iron sunrise drink! As always the service was excellent and the food was fantastic! Give them a try for lunch.

Ah, use to have major respect for this establishment. I have to go to this area each month and was initially impressed with the service and quality of food. After today, will never use my hard earned monies to eat here again. Food was good, but integrity is real for me. I will bring lunch or go without before I venture here again. The "manager" "owner" so disappointed

My wife and I stopped in for an early dinner before a Candle Light event at the church around the corner. We are there relatively early, before dinner time, so seating was not an issue. We sat at the bar, as that's one of the places we enjoy took a bit with others. We opened with adult beverages, which were absolutely delicious! We both decided on their sandwiches. The Reuben for me and smashed sandwich for my wife. I also decided on a bowl of their Thai soup is a starter. While sitting there, we did learn a few things regarding their local cocktails. my soup came out relatively quickly and was absolutely delicious. Nice and spicy! Our sandwiches came out relatively quickly as well. My Reuben was out of that this world delicious. My wife's Smashburger was extremely good as well. We ended up taking half of the Smashburger home with us. We truly enjoy stopping in at Restaurant iron! The people are professional and friendly, service, exquisite, and food delicious!

We were lured to Restaurant Iron with the hopes of watching the art and skill of our meal being prepared from the counter seats, much as we have at other fine dining establishments. Much to our disappointment, the Thursday chef and his staff were far more focused on whatever sporting event was being played from the phone propped up on their side rather than preparing our meal... they couldn't be bothered to be focused on their craft, or care that we noticed. Flagrantly, the chef also chowed down on a returned burger while crouching behind the counter, as if that was going to be the move that covered his behavior. I wish this was the end of the tale, but the short ribs were very dry and the the waiter forgot our wine order until being reminded when our meal was nearly over. Upsides? 1. Thursday night is 1/2 off cocktails and the bartender was on her game! 2. The hostess was pleasant and she hustled hard doubling as a buss-boy. 3. The restaurant was nicely decorated for Christmas. When returning to Pensacola, we will dine elsewhere.

Great service and really good food. Pricey for what it was; shrimp and grits entree only had 5 shrimp. My fried quail was delicious but corn bread waffles were insipid and soggy. The gnocchi and escargot was the star of the night

What a good place to eat. A bit pricey but everywhere is now. I'd not hesitate to go back.

Food was spectacular. Everything was fresh and hot and came out as expected. I had the short rib dumplings and the Smashburger as the main spotlight, but one of their talented sous chefs, Chef Jimmy, told me about this loaded potato skin special, absolutely blew me away. Service was great too, Danielle the bartender took care of me and make sure everything came out correctly. The ambience was really nice, very elevated, but not hoity toity. Worth the money, definitely will be coming back.

I'm from Dallas, and we know good food. This place is good food! I introduced my friends to this place a while ago, and now every time I/we come to Pensacola, IRON is a must. HIGHLIGHT: Foie Gras. This is the only place I've ever had it and the main reason I keep coming back. Lightly seared with a PBJ "sauce". The flavor profiles sound crazy, but will not disappoint. Obviously...Florida....so can't go wrong with seafood. Their sauces honestly make the dish, and presentation (if you can't tell...see pictures). I'm always excited to see the dish (whatever I order) because presentation is always spot on. Happy hour is killer and makes the drink prices very reasonable. If you're going for a special occasion, let them know and they'll print out a message on your menu The place can be quiet or get more lively. As the night goes they start playing music which livens it up a little. Not a great place for littles IMO. Service has always been stellar too. Trust their recommendations Overall, top notch!

Lovely food and great Waite staff. I will definitely go there again. Good atmosphere easy to share time with friends.

Just had an unforgettable meal at Restaurant IRON--every bite was perfection. We started with the Hatch chile croquettes, made with Shelburne aged cheddar, which provided the perfect balance to the chiles' mild heat. They were served with pickled okra and a habanero pepper jelly that delivered a pleasant, sweet heat. The okra had a clean, well-rounded tang that complemented the dish beautifully. Its subtle acidity provided a refreshing contrast, tying the flavors together in a way that made each bite more compelling. Next, we indulged in the foie gras 'PB & J', a creative and luxurious take on the classic childhood favorite. Made with Grade A foie gras, almond butter, and strawberry jam, it was a decadent blend of savory and sweet. The basil sauce and balsamic added depth and complexity, while the cinnamon milk punch brought a delicate warmth to the dish. Served on craft bakery toast, it was the perfect balance of crisp, creamy, and luscious flavors. Alongside our appetizers, we enjoyed two expertly crafted drinks. My wife had the King Cake Whiskey Sour, a seasonal cocktail made with king cake-infused Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon, lemon, and egg white. The drink was beautifully garnished with a dusting of gold, purple, and green sugar, embodying the festive Mardi Gras spirit. Meanwhile, I had the Pink Skies, a refreshing mocktail featuring raspberries, a pineapple shrub, vanilla, and a lime garnish. It struck a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, making it a delightfully bright and flavorful sip. The elk rack, ordered rare, was unbelievably tender--melting in my mouth with every bite. The cognac crawfish cream took it to the next level, rich and indulgent yet perfectly balanced. An absolute explosion of flavor. The elk was plated on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes that absorbed the richness of the cognac crawfish cream, making each bite even more decadent. Alongside it, several jumbo spears of asparagus were cooked to retain a slight crispness, providing a fresh contrast to the luxurious sauce and tender meat. The seared lamb loin was another standout, cooked to a perfect medium-rare with a beautiful crust. The mint-pea purée added a fresh brightness, while the dill and pomegranate arils brought layers of complexity. The lemon-infused couscous and sautéed beech mushrooms provided just the right acidity to complement the lamb--every element on the plate had a purpose. Along with her entrée, my wife enjoyed the Night Moves, a cocktail crafted with Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon, Cynar, rosemary, lime, and pomegranate. It was beautifully garnished with a dark flower floating atop the drink, adding an elegant touch to its deep, complex flavors. Meanwhile, I had the Perfect Pear, another non-alcoholic cocktail that was a revelation. A spiced pear shrub with lime, angostura bitters, and sparkling water, it was refreshingly crisp with just the right touch of acidity. Like an elevated pear soda, but so much better. For dessert, we indulged in the icebox Nutella pie, a luscious Nutella cremeux nestled in a toasted pretzel crust. The pie was elegantly plated with a caramel sauce spread across the plate, adding a rich, buttery depth to each bite. A sprinkling of Maldon Sea Salt provided the perfect finishing touch, enhancing the flavors with just the right amount of salinity. To accompany dessert, my wife had the espresso martini, crafted with Alla Prima 'Iron Blend' City Roast-infused spirit, roasted chicory, Heirloom Pineapple Amaro, and cream. Given its pale appearance, my wife didn't expect such a strong coffee flavor; however, the taste was remarkably robust while also having a creamier mouthfeel than other espresso martinis she's tried. She found the inclusion of Heirloom Pineapple Amaro to be harmonious with the other flavors, noting that while it didn't introduce extra bitterness or a strong fruity note, it enhanced and added depth to the coffee's rich profile. This meal was an experience--one I'd gladly relive. If you haven't been to Restaurant IRON yet, go. Now.

All was fantastic. Brittany was our service she was outstanding. We all live in Carlton Palms. Food and drinks were excellent. We'll all be back!!

Most was good but the "dark roux chicken and andouille gumbo" was horrible. Black, thin, odd taste with no hint of chickn or sausage. I woul d have expected much more from a NOLA trained chef. Shrimp and grits were good but served with collards?

Had an amazing time here! Came into town with my fiance to take beach pictures. His mom recommended this place and gave us a few item suggestions to try. For starters I was very happy with the staff. I had made a reservation and arrived 15 mins early but was sat immediately and greeted with warm welcomes from the staff. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and super cool. Before this restaurant, we went to a different place for brunch and our waiter was pretty rude. So coming here made me feel better about the dining experience in Pensacola. I tried escargot before after our server assured me that it was delicious and he was 100% right. I wish we had room for dessert but we were so full. Money well spent!

I have always loved Restaurant Iron. I have been going since they opened the doors. Excellent service, drinks and food. I went last night, and was sad to see that they no longer have any vegan entrees, not even sides or anything off menu. The waiter was amazing, and helped accommodate me the best he could, but needless to say, I left hungry.

I made a 345pm reservation the day before Valentine's Day, planned to celebrate my wife's birthday and do our first gender reveal at the restaurant since we celebrated our first wedding anniversary here and loved it. We called ahead and we were assured that everything we wanted they had done before and wouldn't be an issue bringing a cake and having it there for the two of us. Unfortunately, our server was terrible. She wouldn't stop asking my pregnant wife what kind of alcohol she wanted even after we both declined. Normally this would be an honest mistake if we hadn't brought a gender reveal cake with us. The menu was equally as disappointing, all the favorites we had before (Ceasar salad and any type of potatoes) were no longer available and our waitress had no way to fix the situation. I wish I could list her name but she never told us. She mentioned waiting an hour for the valentines day meal to be available, but when we mentioned allergies and wanting to separate food, she let us know the kitchen was too busy to accommodate that, without even checking with them, and with only four tables seated. She did ask us about how to do the gender reveal, but kept interrupting us as we explained and after we told her our plan she seemed disappointed, like we didn't meet her expectation and left to talk to another table. She kept asking us if we decided what to eat and instead of helping us figure it out she would just leave like we weren't worth her time when we still had some questions. My wife was so uncomfortable with her unprofessional and short attitude that she had to leave the restaurant before the night was totally ruined. We left with our cake before we got our food, and management couldn't be bothered to ask why we left or try to stop us. Thank you Iron for almost making my pregnant wife cry on her birthday. Luckily Jackson's Steakhouse was able to accommodate us appropriately without judgment on one of the most important days we ever celebrated.

Iron and Chef Alex just continue to score points and win. Still my favorite in the area, Iron has launched lunch! Now this might seem easy, but elevating lunch is something you just don't see in Pensacola. But man, has he nailed it! Brett took care of me at the bar, and was excellent. Had a Palafox Mule and the chicken skins as a starter. The best part of fried chicken and it doesn't fill you up! The sauce was out of this world. For a main, I had the BBQ beef cheek sandwich. Also out of this world. My new favorite BBQ, beef cheeks done properly are so soft they can be spread with a knife. The sauce he has crafted has a lovely Caribbean note that I want to replicate on my own. (Chef, if I come back, maybe you could give me a hint). As always, Iron is the gold standard for service and quality in Pensacola. Shame that you can't get Michelin stars in Pensacola. The system is rigged.

Oh my gosh. Let me start with I LOVE the mocktail options on the menu. The atmosphere is so sweet and perfect for a date night. Our server as well as the host were so attentive and kind. And the food was absolutely delish. Cannot wait to be back.

We went there for an anniversary dinner and everything was wonderful. We had the pb & j foie gras for an appetizer and the sauces paired well with the dish. My husband had the short ribs and I had the low country chicken. It was very upscale southern comfort food. I've never really been into collard greens, but these were delicious. We will definitely be back.

This was my favorite place we had dinner in Pensacola. Such a cute place and great service overall! They're known for their steaks, but we skipped that since we get so much good steak back home. We started off with the escargot and the cornbread. They were both fantastic apps! Would highly recommend. I got the stuffed quail as my main entree and hubby got the cioppino. I really enjoyed the quail, but I wish there were 2 pieces of quail instead of just that 1. The quail was stuffed with a black truffle bread pudding. Instead of the Lima beans and kale, I substituted for a side of mashed potatoes instead. Hubby's cioppino had tons of seafood, but the seafood broth was a bit rich for me. Would highly recommend IRON if you're in Pensacola and make a resy!

This is one of my top fav places to eat in Pensacola. It's the one place I don't mind sitting at the bar. I really enjoyed both my drinks and I loved the hatch chili app. Seafood gumbo is rich with flavor. I do miss the old bartenders and wasn't in love with the dessert. The manager even double checked to make sure we got our drink discounts. Till next time!!

Shrimp and grits was yummy and the smoked old fashioned wonderful! Our server, Christy took great care of us, and put up with our silliness with good humor. Thanks! We sat outside because as usual, it was packed! Luckily for us, the weather was benign

Took my mom here for her birthday. Great little restaurant, suggest reservations and seating is limited. Menu was very elevated. Chef apparently spent some time at Commamders palace in New Orleans. Menu is limited but high end food, very rich in flavor and surprisingly large portions. Two adults could easily split an entree, especially if you get an appetizer and drinks. They do have happy hour as well. All of our food was delicious and creative and the staff was super nice. Definitely recommend for a business meal or special occasion.

We sat at the bar and the bartender was super attentive which was good. The food came out really well plated and was very flavorful. I would recommend that you check it out! We also ordered the fried green tomatoes, but they were not very aesthetically pleasing and honestly not something I would order again. The overall vibe is nice, but the decor is sort of bland. It does not match the quality of the food!

My husband and I went to Iron to celebrate both of our birthdays. The menus had 'happy birthday' written on them which was a really nice touch. I ordered a mocktail that was good and creative. The wine, cocktails and mocktail/NA selection is great. We ordered the wings as an appetizer and they were sooo good. I had the short ribs and my husband had the beef bourguignon. For dessert we had the banana creme cheesecake. Everything was absolutely delicious. Our waitress was so nice and attentive. The reason why this was not a 5 star for me despite the great food and service was the ambience. The music was not really matching the vibe of the restaurant. At some point they were playing Evanescence and Dr. Dre and it was LOUD. Someone could definitely tell this was out of place and changed the songs almost halfway through but the playlist didn't get much better. Also the lights could be dimmed a bit for a more cozy and intimate ambience.

Dinner was wonderful! The place was smaller than what i had thought it would be. Our service was perfect! I indulged and ordered the rib eye. I do believe it was the best steak I've ever eaten. The seasonal fish collars were amazing. The drinks were really strong. My husband really enjoyed the lamb. The crème brûlée did not disappoint! The cheese cake was too thick for me. We loved this restaurant and can't wait to come back!

Amazing dinner + service! Black garlic butter gnocchi & escargot, reverse seared pork rib chop and (2) anise spiced duck breast-all we can say is WOW, what a fabulous meal and service by Aries. Attention to detail, smooth pacing and beautiful plating along with fabulous flavor. We will definitely return!

10/13/25 - It was my second time there. Amber and Daniele, I hope I got their names right, were our waitstaff. They made great recommendations. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was great. The dessert, crème brûlée, was outstanding.

Love dining at Iron. The food is always innovative & the service fantastic. We had the escargot appetizer and it was other worldly.. so good! My wife had the duck breast and it was seriously delicious. I had the fried venison with jalapeño gravy... sadly it was too hot to eat. Live & learn. Service was outstanding as always.

Delicious food, great ambiance, and very dedicated waitstaff. Went above and beyond to get me and my boyfriend indoor seating during the rain, even though our reservation was for outdoors! We had black garlic escargot for the appetizer- if you've never had escargot, this is the place to try it. We will be going back for sure!

Over the top Food Drinks Deserts Staff Had the redfish omg There Gumbo omg Cheesecake omg

What a phenomenal experience. I was hesitant to visit as the reviews are mixed but oh.my lord. GO GO GO I am already planning my next visit. The service is phenomenal, the food is amazing, the entire experience was so lovely!

You will never dine anywhere better! The waitstaff and the chefs are all dedicated to an amazing experience! Never fails and never disappoints!

First time in years I've given anything less than a 5 star for Restaurant IRON, we had a great experience overall but the flavors didn't hit as strongly as they normally do. I confirmed the same with my wife before writing this in case it was me having something off with my tastebuds. My drink was stronger on the liquor taste and less on the rest of the ingredients, my salmon wasn't as flavorful as I'm used to from other dishes I've gotten here, and my wife's beet salad was underwhelming from a flavor perspective. The highlights were the Caesar salad, Gnocchi (we ordered without escargot), everything but the salmon in the salmon Buddha bowl, and the strawberry shortcake. On the dishes we didn't like as much, the flavors were still good, but just a bit muted compared to prior years. On the Salmon bowl I imagine it would have been better with the tofu, which again salmon is my favorite fish and the everything seasoning used is one I keep on hand in my own kitchen but somehow the flavors just didn't land as well as in the past. The strawberry shortcake dessert was actually the biggest positive surprise- I normally don't love desserts given I lean more towards savory but this was not overindulgent on the sugar but it really leaned stronger towards the rest of the flavors which was delightful!

Hands down the best place we have eaten so far on this trip. Excellent service and the food was delicious. Definitely will be back for our beach trip in 2026.

We enjoyed our server LB who was very helpful and knowledgeable of the menu and flavor pallet options. The food was 5 star. The atmosphere is private and quiet at lunch. Definitely an underrated lunch spot.

The food was delicious. The flavors blended well and were unique. The dishes were well thought out and had a nice presentation. Wait staff was attentive and polite. The ambiance was relaxed, modern but warm and romantic.

Whenever I'm craving a really amazing steak, this is where I go. The atmosphere is delightful. You can sit inside & have a romantic night. Or if you're feeling like being a little casual, then you can go outside & enjoy the weather. The service is one of the best in town. Ask for Ares. The drinks are phenomenal. Can't go wrong with the iron goddess! The cute flower on top just adds that extra special touch. The espresso martini is great for dessert or to just have. It's very chilled & can be a bit strong. Now on to the food! The gnocchi & escargot is amazing. Every bite was perfect & delicious. They could work on their Caesar salad. Was not a fan so I would skip it & get the soup or something else. Their filet is well seasoned. It has flavor & it will melt in your mouth like butter. Absolutely delightful. The truffle fries are okay, but it's a side, so it shouldn't steal the spotlight from the filet. They're not bad tho, the fries are still good. It is a perfect gem in town.

Fabulous! Our second visit here. Exceptional service, drinks, and cuisine! Hands down one of the finest restaurants on the Emerald Coast. A few recommendations: Chicken wings are out of this world! Escargots sauce is heavenly (order extra bread)! Highly recommend the ribeye! All in all, it's an awesome dining experience!

This use to be my favorite place in Pensacola. They have completely revamped the menu and it's simply not the same great place. Our waitress said to be more inclusive and "not just for the upper crust". Well, I guess that means getting rid of great food, because they did. There are better places to eat for a nice dinner now. I wouldn't have said this before, but go elsewhere. They prefer people that work hard and make money not eat here!

Small but inviting venue. The food was excellent and well presented. Service was good and attentive.

Absolutely phenomenal. My sister and I ordered 4 items off the salad and appetizer menu as our meal because we both love tapas style meals. The foie gras changed my life. I've never had it before and this was an amazing location to try it for the first time. Make sure to drink the Cinnamon Toast Crunch shot (non-alcoholic) that it comes with! The chicken wings were incredibly flavorful and just fell off the bone. The Marcus Caesar was unbelievable. For a salad? Blew my mind. The least exciting item in my opinion was the gnocchi escargot. Still delicious, don't get me wrong, but compared to all the other items we sampled? Pretty ordinary in flavor. First time trying escargot as well and thought it was wonderful. Would still order this dish again. We ordered the icebox Nutella dessert to go and it didn't miss. Fantastic dessert with smooth and creamy texture. Enough about the food! The service was flawless. Nick knocked it out of the park and the ambiance was soothing and warm.

Stop what you're doing to go to Restaurant Iron. Order chicken wings, lamb neck melt, and chocolate Delice or Marcus Cesar salad, fried oysters and cheese cake. No better place to eat at the bar and talk with the friendlies folks. Chef Alex is on fire and the dessert game is strong. Cheers

The dinning experience was superb! Service: 5 stars. Our server Danielle Pfeiffer was excellent. Very attentive and prompt. Truffle fries: 5 stars. OMG! It is a nice twist to French fries. Fish of the day: 5 stars. My kid ate it so I guess that speaks for itself :p Tofu Buddha bowl: 5 stars. OMG. I have never had tofu like this before. Crusty/crunchy on the outside and very soft on the inside. DELICIOUS. All the flavours mixed very well and balanced. Every bite of that tofu was awesome!! The plate was missing avocado (chef had none) so maybe it was a good thing. I can't think how the avocado could have elevated this dish anymore. This dish made me happy! Dessert: 4 stars. It was good but for me was not memorable. I kept waiting for something more in terms of palate of flavours.