I don't know if this place has anything that is NOT a popup. Seems that they are always having one. So maybe that is there entire thing, I'm not really sure. So keep in mind that there always seems to be a theme. And I wouldn't say the popup thing is all that great. Once it seemed like they just printed images on a printer and taped them to the wall. They highly recommend reservations and I totally get that. However, I came in once because I was in the area and didn't have a reservation but thought I would see about getting a table anyhow. When I came in I was literally the only person there and when I said I didn't have a reservation, the girl acted like I was a bother. She did seat me in likely the most awkward spot you could think of, but the entire time I was there exactly one additional table came in. At least an hour, maybe a little more. So why could I have not had a more reasonable location to sit? And for staff, other than one hostess one time I've been there, all staff have acted annoyed to be there. The food has been good each time I've been there, but no point in mentioning it since it changes all the time. I think there's a few things that stay menu to menu, but I didn't have any of those. At least not that I'm aware of. The names are all part of the theme as well so it could be hard to tell. Drinks here are tiny and expensive. Also on theme again with whatever the popup is. They go very light on the alcohol so I do not feel like I'm getting my value with the drinks. And another thing is they give you the tiniest glass of water. Three sips and you have to ask for more. I guess that's to get you to buy more drinks? Desserts have been exceptional. That's keeping it at 3 stars and not down to 2. Again they seem different each time so no point in going over any of them. read more

Superrrrrr cute. Very clever idea with the SpongeBob theme. Good food, drinks and overall experience. Krabby patty- solid burger and fries My leggggs 5/5 so good. Perfect rendition of elote the churros for soft that felt fresh and creamy and sweet. Kuddly Krab dip- 4/5 Chips were stale. Dip tasted fishy but otherwise was well liked by the table. Molted krab shells -5/5 kids loved it. read more

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Ava and Kevin! The most excellent bartenders and mixologists. It was so fun to get to talk to them. Learn their process and talk cocktails. I made an 8:30p reservation on a Sunday. I want to go at an obscure time so we don't have to deal with a crowd. We pulled into town at 7:30. It was rainy and drab, just like the Harry Potter movies! We were prepared to just walk around or hang in our car but there were loads of tables open. They offered us to sit at the bar while waiting and opted to stay at the bar once we met Ava. She was busy but engaging. She chatted when she could and we were happy to take her recommendations and hear about the cocktails, which better informed us for the next one we would choose. I stopped at two so my husband could properly imbibe and did he ever. We ordered slowly, enjoyed the elote churros first and marveled at the decor. The barstools are super comfy with a nice back in them. I was betting the stools were more comfy than the booths or two tops and we weren't interested in sitting in the middle of the room, to be sure. The basilisk breath was a home run to start. Smoky spin in an old fashioned. Exceptionally well-balanced and decadent. The smoked cocktail set the tone for the experience. My husband loved the Dark Arts drink in the tiki cup. It was refreshing and fun with a smoking cinnamon stick and pineapple tartness. The elote churros were first. Good but a little more like potato croquettes with sweet corn than churros. Still very good. Next was the house made pierogis. Delicious dough and filling topped with farm cheese, diced spiced apples and creme. Next were jacket potatoes. Chunked potatoes fried with cheese and gravy. Really good, too hot and very nearly poutine. I think my tongue is still healing. My husband had a burger with truffle fries. Burger was excellent he said but the fries he left alone. My salmon was incredible. Cooked to order at a solid medium. Crispy skin, on top of kimchi and roasted brussell sprouts. I like heat. He stayed with the tiki drink and moved to the Whirlwind of Lies when I saw you can order spicy ice (+$2) with it. Unfortunately I didn't get to try it as I don't think she heard me and go regular ice instead. Still a good drink but not a home run as I hoped. I had a lot of flavors going on and switched to water after this one. Bill was about $150 not including tip. I took my husband home and we are telling everyone about this fantastic experience. 10/10 read more

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Always sunny pop up does NOT disappoint! Everything was delicious, and so fun! Highly recommend! read more

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I went for their SpongeBob-themed pop-up. The vibes were fun, but the food... not so much. The burger was dry and overcooked. I asked for medium, but it came out well done. The fries were super thin and dry, so definitely not my favorite. The truffle, on the other hand, was really good, and the customer service was solid. But overall, for me, the food was a no. read more

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Drove an hour for the Harry Potter Popup. Absolutely worth it. The dining hall ceiling, the Hogwarts letters everywhere, Hedwig, the Wanted posters and the House banners gave it such a cool vibe. We had REAL candles at the table. We ordered Fire Whiskey shots and they arrived in tiny glass goblets. The attention to detail is top notch - hats off to your Events person. Drinks, food and desserts were delicious. You must make the trip. read more

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Huge fan of everything going on here. Food is S-tier. 10/10 Most goated staff. Highly recommend! read more

As a huge SpongeBob fan growing up, I was excited to try this pop-up that the restaurant put on. I knew it was going to be busy so I made sure to make reservations in advance. We were seated immediately and wowed by all of the decorations. The music playlist was spot on too. Waters were filled for us as we were seated and told our server would be with us shortly. After waiting about 10 mins, finally our server came and took our drink orders. We each got a shot and then shared a cocktail. The shot was super good, couldn't even taste the alcohol in it. The cocktail was very tasty, and not too strong either. After we put our food orders in, they were slowly brought to us one by one by different people. It was a bit upsetting as the plates were sloppily tossed onto the table as they walked away. Half of the restaurant was empty at the time of our reservation but we barely saw our server as she and many others were speed walking back and forth past our table in a hurry. We also had no cutlery or napkins available when we were seated and had to ask for them. The flatbread with feta, arugula, caramelized onions and hot honey was probably our favorite item we ordered. Everything on it came together so well and was tasty. The steak bites were cooked well but had no flavor. We were desperately trying to dip it into what little sauce it came in with the broccoli slaw just to give it some taste. The Krabby Patty was good but nothing out of the ordinary. The menu said it came with an onion gastrique but I couldn't taste it. The meat quality overall through both dishes were great, but not flavorful. We did enjoy the parmesan fries and the chocolate mousse wasn't bad either. Our empty plates kept piling up on our small table as each new dish came out and I was out of water for a majority of our time there. I had to stop our server as she passed us to ask for more water and the bill. Overall the vibes were cool but the food was nothing special and we were not happy with the dining experience read more

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Great service and experience everytime we come here. We always get a few plates to share and never have a hard time finishing any! The most recent visit we had gotten a rice pudding for dessert and it was probably the best rice pudding i've ever had! read more

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I like the small quaint atmosphere. The food is good. Service is good. Drinks are okay.

Fabulous service and food, I asked the bartender to make me a drink I had had in Kentucky and they replicated it, so good! They have theme dinners here and there so check in and see what's happening read more

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My wife and I have been here about 5 4-5 times. It's one of those ho yo places for good cocktails and great restaurant created own style good eats. We ate appetizers and had great drinks. Service was spot on. And the ambience is a dark ceiling, way speak vibe. Although there's no pictures than the sinks we had, I can post. We enjoyed the Ube Thurman mix drink and the Whirlwind of lies mix drink. We also enjoyed the appetizers. Steak Frites, Bang, Bang Shrimp read more

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Went for the SpongeBob theme and had a less than average experience. We are big SpongeBob fans and we're excited to go. The ambiance and decor was very well done- lots of details that made the space feel fun and had SpongeBob on TV. However, the food and drink were quite overpriced. The cocktails were tasty, but expensive and nothing mind blowing. They brought our appetizer at the same time as our entrees. The elote corn churros were very good, but small portion for the price. Krabby patty burger was okay- we have had much better burgers for the same price or less. We had to send back the Sandy's chicken sandwich because the chicken barely covered half of the bun (and we have never sent food back before). When it came back it was just slightly bigger and felt like they used the same bun. Parmesan fries were super overpowered with the flavor. They only gave us $4 off a $80 tab for the chicken being sent back. Our server was very nice, but did not check in on us and we had to stop him a few times. Overall, while the theme was very cool, it felt like a marketing gimmick. (And like when they dressed up the Krusty Krab to be a fine dining establishment). read more

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Iron Gate has quickly become one of our favorite spots for a date night downriver. We've always experienced delicious drinks, fantastic food, and superb service. The menu evolves with the seasons and this extends to the cocktails as well as the shareable starters, entrees, and desserts. I don't think we've ever ordered the same thing twice and we were also never let down on a single menu choice. We have some clear favorites though so if you get the chance to try these items, you'll see what I'm talking about: Elote Churros, Korean Disco Potatoes, Pierogi, a root vegetable salad I forgot the name of, and so much more... Favorite cocktails for me are the House Old Fashioned, and the Ube Thurman. My husband likes the bitter/earthy flavors and really enjoyed the Unlikely Negroni. The bar is stocked with leveled up ingredients, syrups, garnishes, and alcohol offerings. Parking can be found on the street if you're lucky but there's usually ample parking available in the public lot behind the building. read more

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OH MY! We have been wanting to come here for a while. It is generally hard to get in here with out a reservation. We were so overwhelmed with the kindness and attentiveness of the staff. The hand crafted drinks,mine the Carrot Boi and hers the Whirlwind Of Lies were very good. The food was amazing I highly recommend the Dad Burger. The richness of the flavor and the texture of the bun is amazing. Our server Lauren was kind helpful with us choosing menu items,drinks etc and very attentive. You absolutely must try Iron Gate. read more

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Every time I eat here it's a 10 out of 10. I don't know how it doesn't have 5 starts?!? The service is incredible, food is delicious, and the drinks are spectacular. Highly recommend and will be coming back read more

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Iron Gate Bar is fantastic, in every respect. Our server was very attentive and courteous, and the food and drinks were outstanding. The location is ideal as well; it's situated right on Biddle Street in downtown Wyandotte. If you're looking for a classy cocktail bar with great food, you've found it. read more

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Great pop up for Christmas and changes throughout the year. This was Christmas Vacation themed when we went but it was Harry Potter prior. Cocktails and apps is what we went for. We were not disappointed. Red Ryder was the best. Atmosphere was fun. Server was very helpful and guided us to some great selections. read more

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My husband & 2 of our friends drove out to MIS for their Christmas Nite Lites and decided to stop here to check out their Christmas pop up on our way back home. I would definitely recommend reservations because it is a small space, but it is absolutely worth going! Since we made a last minute decision to come here & didn't have a reservation we sat at the bar. The service was fantastic & the food was AMAZING! The tots were crispy on the outside & almost a mashed potato filling on the inside & the bacon jam & crème fraiche were the perfect pairing. My husband had the Das Burger & said it's the best burger he's had in a loooong time. I had the spicy udon noodles with egg & I am STILL thinking about it a whole week later! Our friends ordered the pierogis and steak frites & were raving about their food & drinks as well. Absolutely zero complaints & we will absolutely be back! We are already working on picking a day to go back! read more

We wanted to go out to get a few drinks and we were not disappointed! We came here on a busy Saturday and did not have a reservation, but we were seated at a table within 5 mins. This spot is so trendy and fun! I loved the truffle fries, I would highly recommend. They did not taste like the cheap truffle oil and I really appreciate that. Come here for your fancy date night! read more

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Absolutely love this place. The food and atmosphere is great! Not to mention our favorite server Bella is great, always super helpful and very attentive. Would definitely recommend read more

Great place Always have a great time there. Very relaxing place The food has always been very good. read more

We love Christmas pop-ups and I'd heard great things about The Iron Gate, so despite the fact that I unknowingly made reservations the night of the Lion-Green Bay game, we drove 35 minutes out to Wyandotte to check it out. When we first walked in, I was surprised at how small the place is. No wonder it's so difficult to get a table during their awesome pop-ups! The decorations are fantastic. We showed up a half hour early, but snagged a of couple seats at the bar for a round of cocktails. My husband had the Mele Kalikimaka and I splurged on the Black Magic, served in Santa's sleigh. We were having a great time and the service at the bar was excellent, so we decided to stay there when our table was ready. I asked our fabulous bartender for her recommendation for round two and absolutely loved her pick of the Exterior Illumination. It wasn't like anything I'd ever tried before and that snickerdoodle foam was heavenly! Their food was a really nice surprise. Our favorite of the night was Cousin Eddie's Disco Tots - They were these crispy on the outside and really creamy on the inside "tots" with bacon jam, pimento cheddar, pickled onion and chive creme fraise. We also shared and loved the Butternut Squash Cornbread and Dat Chicken Sammy. This was no ordinary "bar food". We really enjoyed our experience at The IronGate and will definately make the trip again. We were even home in time to catch the majority of the football game! read more

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This place is great for there theme's for holidays. I have been for Halloween and Christmas and they really put their all into the decorations and what not and the food and very good. I think they need a head chef though because rhe food does not come out together though for instance the last time I was there I order a pot roast dinner and my husband ordered a salmon dinner and he got his food and could have basically finished it and I was still sitting waiting and our server may have had to many table that she couldn't handle and she didn't notice this so she was running around so much I couldn't get her attention to ask her if maybe something happened to my plate. But as I was sitting waiting it was other tables getting partial orders of their meals to. Well anyway besides that it's a great experience and yummy drinks. I worked in food industry for 10 years so I get it can get overwhelming but I believe maybe 1 more server would have help the floor out alot. read more

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Although we didn't have a reservation, we were seated immediately at the bar. Went here on Saturday night and it was not my first time. When I come here, I usually like to get the elote churros. They are so good. The restaurant is completely decorated with holiday decor. They have some amazing, amazing, holiday inspired cocktails. read more

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Went to Iron Gate last night for the Harry Potter event, and it did not disappoint! The themed decor was so fun, creating a cozy and magical setting. The service was great as well. We sat at the bar, and our bartender was friendly, helpful, and attentive, allowing me to switch out my drink for something more to my liking. Our favorite cocktails were the Whining Myrtle and the Life Eater. The elote churros were amazing! Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and such good flavor. Mains ordered were the spicy udon noodles and the chicken Sammy, both very tasty. Finished the night off with the Cauldron Cake - chocolatey, crunchy from the toffee, and a perfect end to our meal. This place is an hour drive from us, but I'll definitely be looking for an opportunity to come back. Thanks, Iron Gate, for a wonderful, Harry Potter-filled birthday evening! read more

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I met my BFF here for our annual Christmas dinner. We were excited to try this new establishment after hearing rave reviews. It's located right off Biddle along the main strip in downtown Wyandotte. I made reservations and I'm happy I did because it was very busy. We were warmly greeted by our hostess and seated in a cozy booth. She then promptly told us that we had an hour and a half time limit due to all the reservations that they had. We didn't appreciate that, but proceeded to look over the menus. We ordered the pow pow shrimp, crispy potatoes and pierogis to share. We also each ordered a drink from their cool drink menu and they were both really good. Unfortunately, I can't remember the names. The food is delicious! The atmosphere is very welcoming and cozy. They did a great job with the Christmas decor. We will definitely return! read more

The Iron Gate establishment opened in August 2021. Downriver needed a craft cocktail & tapas spot, we were very excited to squeeze in on a busy Saturday night! The ambiance was upscale and inviting. The decor was cozy and modern. The tables were quaint and perfect for cocktails and appetizers. Our tasty drinks were delivered by our friendly, upbeat sever. Everyone was satisfied with the quality of the craft cocktails. We opted to come back for tapas another night. The Iron Gate was jam packed, we figured it would be easier to enjoy during the week. We can't wait to come back! read more

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We decided to stop by after our not so great dinner at another location establishment . We were grateful and impressed with the small plate and cocktails we ordered! Loved the perigees and craft cocktails. A very classy romantic place! Would be perfect for a rainy day or late night. There is some patio seating. It was not super busy, we sat at the bar and the bartender was attentive. Clean bathrooms with feminine products available, and never ending toilet paper! Love it! Would absolutely come back for more! read more

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What a wonderful experience! We dined there this evening during the holiday lights and were blown away by the festive decor, food, drinks and service! Make a reservation, you don't want to miss this. read more

This place is pretty freaking cool. Decor is fancy. They do have the instagrammable signs and interesting wallpaper. Drink menu is fancy. Food menu is small but has a variety. I got a burger with a salad. The burger was delicious with pickles and a special sauce. To be honest, I am super glad I got the salad it was the best part of the meal. It's their rocket green salad. Had a tangy dressing not iceberg lettuce and had some sprinkle of crumbled cheese. Really good. The vodka drink was fantastic. Wasn't overly sweet. Carrot and ginger blend was good. I tried some of their cherries and it was luxardo adjacent but called filthy black cherries. Will come again. Friendly staff and impressive decor with tasty upscale food and drinks. read more

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Went for the Harry Potter pop up event so the review is based off of the experience that I received during that pop up. Ambiance: The decorations were well done and they encompassed the atmosphere of the IP. Definitely was impressed with the decorations and the way the bathroom was also decorated. Food: I ordered the steak bites, and was sadly disappointed. My food came out cold, and the portion sizes were small. The Butterbeer was sad, and did not really taste that great. Price was absolutely sky high for the portion sizes that were dispersed. My friend ordered the churros and pierogi for the table, and both orders were about $14-17 each and each order came with 4 miniature churros and 4 mini pierogis. Service: The service was unfortunately poor during my first experience at Iron Gate Bar. My fiancée has some dietary restrictions and asked the waitress to ask the kitchen to see if they could accommodate and the waitress left to ask. Then our entire table received our food and the waitress said she had forgotten to ask and now would go back to ask again. We did not see her again, until it was time to cash out. Based solely on this experience, I will most likely not visit again during a pop up event. read more

Disclaimers we went on tiki Christmas night. So there was a lot of music and a lot of Christmas lights. It seems interesting but a bit off. Plenty of seating and the service staff was very attentive. We didn't eat. They had lots of drink options and seasonal drink menus. They also had a 5 course food and potentially drink pairing. The only think I didn't care for was the pricing didn't seem to fit the ambiance. For a very well lit venue with borderline loud Christmas and tiki music, the beer bottles were like 4-7 and mixed drinks 13-15. Apps 12-15 and plates 15-25ish. I estimated the prices but I'd say $$$ prices, 5 star service and an ambiance somewhere in between. read more

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We went here on a Saturday night. We didn't have a reservation but were able to grab seats at the bar, next to an infant and its parents. The bar had a tiki theme and the bartenders were knowledgable and able to help me find drinks that weren't super sweet (Quetzal was my favorite of the two I tried). They also have a non-alcoholic drink menu; I had a few drinks from that, too, and they were good and only $6. We ordered 7 appetizers for our group and everything we ordered we enjoyed -- especially the goat cheese flatbread and the elote churros. The truffle fries probably would've been my favorite but we just received a batch that wasn't fresh (they were cold), but they were perfectly seasoned. The chicken meatballs were basic but good, but came with 3 very small meatballs and were also cold; they were one of the only protein-forward/lighter options on the menu. It would be great if they also had a deviled egg option that didn't have lobster in it Overall, it was decent atmosphere and parking was easy. From what I understand, this kind of cocktail-forward bar is pretty unique for the area, so it's popular. You'll definitely want to make a reservation if you want a table on a weekend. read more

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Walking in the host was EXTREMELY rude! You are forced to make a reservation as per their website and when we got there still had to wait. Then the host proceeded to sit 2 other groups. The place is very small. Tried to get the wait staffs attention she looked at me and then walked away. Drink are a bit pricey and so is the food read more

Came in for the first time for holiday pop-up! Made a reservation for Tuesday night just in case. Food was absolutely delicious. A bit pricy for the portion size but absolutely delicious. The drinks were fun and festive! Service was good but not great. Was a little disappointed that the crispy skin salmon was served with beets instead of puffed rice, as was listed on the menu. Loved the holiday decor, green velvet booths, it was fun! read more

My oh my these people don't answer the phone for the life of them. If you have a question don't bother calling they don't answer no matter what time you call. read more

I was really looking forward to eating here. The mob theme was intriguing, the menu seemed good, and it was so hard to get reservations, I figured it had to be good. Boy, was I wrong. We arrived early for our reservations by about 20 minutes and were immediately seated because the place was virtually empty. Not a good sign when it showed all tables unavailable and first one we could get was at 5 pm that day. Thought that was weird. Our server had a belly shirt on as if we were at Twin Peaks. I got some drink with coffee ice cream and liquor, but it came in a mini cup for a toddler or possibly from a child's tea set, and no, it wasn't an espresso cup...it was smaller than that even. My husband asked for one large ice cube and received a glass full of ice cubes with his bourbon as if she didn't hear him at all. He ordered the pierogi dinner with kielbasa, and I kid you not, it came on a half empty plate. The food literally covered only half the plate. The other half of the plate was completely void of any food. You had to pay extra for the kielbasa and it was sliced up in the corner of the plate and was only one sliced kielbasa--that's it. I ordered ziti and the sauce I swear was Chef-boy-ar-Dee. If it wasn't it had to be out of a can from Gordon's Food Service. It was god-awful and there was a half inch thick of cheese for no apparent reason. Basically, I got canned pasta that was nuked in a microwave and not even warm, so it must have been sitting out for a while. The food was tepid, not anywhere near hot or warm. And to make matters worse, some kid came from the back, gave my husband his meal, and I didn't get my meal at the same time. So, my husband didn't want to eat before I got my meal, so he sat there waiting for my meal to be brought while his got colder than it already was. The kid, and I say kid because he wasn't older than 17 or 18, brought his meal, he didn't even say to me that mine would be coming or anything. He just walked away. Our waitress didn't even say anything. So, about six minutes later, she brought my meal. The waitress came back to the table three times at the most, and we had to call her over to get the check. I can't even begin to say how overrated this place is--their social media people do a great job of making this place look far better than it is. I can't believe it has been open as long as it has been. There was literally one other couple at a table and three drunk women at the bar the entire time we were in there. What a waste of money. read more

Had a friends night out at Iron Gate tonight. The server Morgan was fantastic. She gave us an evening full of great conversation and service. Our food and drinks were good as well. We will definitely be back! read more

As our night was coming to an end we decided we wanted to try one more place. So glad we did! We sat at the bar where our bartender was able to give us his recommendations on drinks and a late night snack. That's a long drive home. Snacks are essential! We chose our last drinks of the evening, and then ordered some bacon wrapped dates. I had never had a date before so this was new to me. The sweet, salty and succulent treat was an amazing combination. Someone knew what they were doing there. The cocktails were perfectly prepared, and the atmosphere was a perfect way to end the evening. We both would recommend this place and will be back next time we come down to Wayndotte! Check it out! read more

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