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    Flights & Irons Urban Kitchen

    4.4 (710 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Agave & Chipotle Glaze Shrimp
    Tim L.

    Decided to stop by on a whim, as we were heading down to SD. First off, the ambience is very warm and welcoming. The service was top notch and the server was really accommodating. We were seated towards the middle of the main room, so it was really nice to see the "wholeness" of the place. As for the food, we ordered the French Onion soup as an appetizer and the Agave & Chipotle Glaze Shrimp dish. We also ordered a Mai Tai to complement the food. The soup was a bit bland (just preference) but hearty, while the shrimp was flavorful but less filling. You get about five pieces of shrimp on a skewer on a bed of vegetables. The plating was nice and the flavor was there, but I just hoped that there would be a bit more. The drink was great; nothing to complain about. It's part of a small row of stores, so parking is plentiful. You definitely won't have trouble finding parking. I would definitely want to go back for the burgers and drink flights!

    Shepherd's Pie with Pork Belly
    Alison R.

    We had some out of town guests visiting, who wanted a gastro-pub dinner experience and we knew we had to bring them to Flights & Irons Urban Kitchen. It did NOT disappoint. In fact they still talk about this meal now they are back in their home town. We were happy to be seated in the dining area, verses the bar area, in a small table for 4 tucked in a corner. It provided for a more intimate experience but not too isolated that you don't get the energy from the other guests and staff. This is not a large restaurant. In fact, the check-in area is barely designated as its own space and puts you right into the bar area upon arrival. You know you are in a small local establishment, that is cherished by its patrons, the moment you are greeted. The dark colors and warm wood, with the old beach town wooden window frames nearly transports you to another country or era. Allow yourself time to truly absorb this dining experience when you go. Don't rush it! I had a fantastic mocktail called The Daisy, one of 4 different mocktails on their menu. I really appreciated this inclusion on their menu because it shows me their intention to create an experience for all guests in their drink offerings. My husband ordered a flight of beer, but I forgot to take a photo of it. Two of us decided to share the Short Rib Grilled Cheese sandwich as we knew it would be too filling to eat a whole sandwich AND have their fantastic French Onion soup. I am a sucker for that soup so whenever it's on the menu I have to order it. The Short Rib was rich and flavorful but still allowed the Swiss cheese essence to pop through. It was not greasy or messy to eat either. The soup was not salty at all, which I have experienced at other places, and the balance of onion to broth ratio was perfect. The melted cheese and bread topping was easy to eat and was not overly cooked. The entire meal for me was divine!! The other guests in my party ordered the Shepherd's Pie with Pork Belly and the Savory Herb Chicken. Both of which are served on hot cast iron skillets. Everyone at the table commented on not only the beautiful presentation of the food but the ample portion sizes. No one was disappointed with what they ordered. In fact, after their first few bites and the looks of delight on their faces, they insisted we all sample their dishes. The Shepherd's Pie brought back memories from childhood. The mashed potato topping was not too thin or too thick, it was just right, so that each mouthful was balanced. It took a few minutes for it to cool down so as to not burn your tongue and ruin each bite thereafter. The Savory Herb Chicken was so moist and perfectly roasted. The Rosemary sauce brought out the roasted flavor nicely and their carrots were to die for! I kept accepting the offering of "one more carrot" and I have to say, Flights & Irons has now ruined any attempt I make at roasting carrots at home. If you want an artfully prepared meal with a cozy atmosphere and excellent service, please add Flights & Irons Urban Kitchen onto your list. No matter the reason for the visit, you will not leave disappointed!

    Vegetarian burger, tomato soup, and an unsweetened iced tea
    Andrew G.

    The parking lot was full but luckily I rode a bike. It was pretty busy and I had no reservation but I was by myself so they were able to find me a spot very quickly. Service was great and I really enjoyed the environment they created. I ordered a vegetarian burger with tomato soup and an iced tea. The whole meal was fantastic.

    Chili and Corn Bread
    Anita L.

    I was looking for a place where we could meet my friend from San Diego, for lunch. This place popped up on Yelp. The 3 of us ordered: Short Rib Grilled Cheese -- was told it was very nice! Good short rib filling. Burger -- pretty good size and good flavor. I ordered the Chili and Corn Bread. I really enjoyed it. The chili was tasty, but it was the corn bread that really stood out. I loved that it wasn't overly sweet and had good texture. Wasn't dry or wet, just perfect. Service was good too. We lingered a bit after we ate to continue chatting and they didn't bother us or rushed us to leave. Overall a really good experience! And that chili -- I really wish I had some right now.

    Jaimee B.

    This is a fun spot to visit for dinner especially around the holidays! It's cozy and festive and the food is great. My mon ordered a chicken salad and it had lots of tortilla. It was like a mountain haha. It was good! My fiance ordered a burger and also really enjoyed it. I got a shepherd's pie which was also good but not as flavorful as I was hoping. The skillet size was also fairly small but enough for me.

    Diane C.

    My friend and I had lunch here. It's not the fanciest restaurant but the great service, drinks and delicious food makes up for it. Our server, Matthew was welcoming, pleasant, attentive and professional. My friend had 2 Margaritas and I had 2 gin & tonics. My friend eats here regularly and ordered her favorite BBQ chicken salad. I ordered steak salad and it was pretty good. For dessert we got pineapple upside down cake and it came with ice cream. Everything was delicious, service was great and per my friend, there's a Speakeasy in the back which is open in the Evenings. I'll definitely have to return and check out the Speakeasy.

    Kylie P.

    Very cool vibe. Great craft cocktails. Enjoyed my drink, the burger, and shishito peppers app. Fast and friendly service. I read online there's a speakeasy in the back but unfortunately I didn't know this until afterwards so we didn't get a chance to check it out!

    Bbq chicken salad
    Miss S.

    Wonderful place post hiking. It's casual and has great quality food and service! Our waitress was so kind! I wish I got her name for this post. Thanks for taking care of us! And hats off to the chef.

    Maple Old Fashioned & The Beach Blossom
    Jeff B.

    Wanted to try this place as it's a little off the beaten path from some of the more prominent (and hard to park at) areas of Dana Point. Cute, quaint, and out of the way. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately, had some very tasty cocktails and decided on entrees. Wifey ordered the chili and cornbread which came highly recommended and is all over their yelp for a reason. I opted for the F&I pork chop which was totally mind blowing. Finally finished up with the pineapple upside down cake for dessert. Friendly and engaging staff, but not overly so, tasty drinks, great service and incredible food. I'll definitely return if I'm in the area. Don't sleep on this one.

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    Great food and incredible ambience. Staff are fun and food is great. The whiskey drinks are amazing!!

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    The food is delicious and the service is excellent. The GM, Ambrien, is always smiling and makes everyone feel at home. I highly recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Flights & Irons Urban Kitchen

    How is parking?

    Immediate close Parking is limited but you can find parking adjacent and walk over.

    Hi! Are there comfortably gluten free accommodations?

    Hi Amanda! They do have gluten free dishes (not alot but please ask the server if they can ask the staff at the BOH to double check for you.) For Smalls Irons : Shishito… 

    Do you serve cocktails?

    Full bar

    On Sundays, is the breakfast menu the only menu available until 1pm? Or is the lunch menu available at a certain point?

    Any happy hours?

    We are closed Mondays but Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday from 3-5pm

    Do we need reservation for Saturday lunch?

    We really only recommend reservations for the evening. Lunch on Saturday you should be good.

    Their website says that they haven't opened yet. Are they open?

    Hi Bruce, We’re currently in our soft opening as we continue to work through our new menu and train… 

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    Some of the indoor seating directly across from Shootz.
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    Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
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    The Stand - American Classics Redefined
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