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    4.0 (833 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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    A potential third course that was supposed to come but they told us they were out at 3rd course timing.

    BEWARE! Do not trust an important evening to this restaurant. Last night romantic dinner in DC while on vacation - destroyed. Still made us pay full price. I don't normally write reviews, but this was insanely terrible for this style/price point. Complete cluster. They already have an incredibly limited menu - no problem knew that going in. We spent time pairing up all three courses at the beginning of the evening, including wine pairing for each course. You should know it's going to be a long evening as they don't rush the courses - thats fine, romantic setup. First course was fine. Second course was light as expected. Delivered with gaps we expected the experience. We're hungry at this point and an hour and a half into dinner service when it was time to deliver the third course, which was their high dollar dish, they said they were "out". We planned the entire evening from the front end around this dish and it ruined everything. A restaurant like this should know from the start how each course is supposed to come out and take stock at the beginning of the night to know how they're supposed to finish each course on time. Someone really screwed up and the manager was completely spineless and in a hurry to make us leave after we said were not interested in any of the other 3rd course options after pairing everything up. The waitress was frazzled and probably got yelled at by the chef when it's clearly a back of house issue. No discounts to the evening, 3 hours and our cap to our trip blown. This restaurant is allegedly on the DC Michelin guide, no restaurant that's on that guide should be making these kinds of mistakes - then giving you the full bill. Just terrible and beware!

    Complimentary hummus
    Pamela F.

    After a long day of traveling across the country, I was thrilled to find that Iron Gate is quite literally across the street from my hotel. Score! I called ahead to inquire if I might be able to just drop in rather than make a reservation because I still had some lingering work to finish, and the lovely hostess was so accommodating. She greeted me with a big smile when I mentioned I had called, then proceeded to give me a full tour of the restaurant. First, the front bar area, which is dubbed the "Tunnel of Love" for the first part of February with fun and festive decor and a special menu. Next, a quick, brisk walk through the outside patio area, which looks like it would be incredible when it's slightly warmer than 27°F, what with its nice pergola with abundant vegetation above and multiple fire pits. Lastly, the carriage house, complete with partially open kitchen, cozy fireplace and dark paneling giving it an old world charm. I chose to sit here. Will provided friendly and prompt service without making anything feel rushed. I was offered a complimentary bowl of flavorful hummus with carrots, cucumber and crackers. I opted for the focaccia, winter citrus salad and beet ravioli. Everything was scrumptious. At one point in between dishes, I went over to the fireplace to warm myself up a bit. The sommelier came over to my table shortly thereafter and asked if I liked apple cider. He offered me some hot cider because he saw that I was chilly. Super warm touch on the cold winter night. Delightful.

    Imported Straciatella
    Annie F.

    Iron Gate is a beautiful restaurant tucked near Dupont Circle. The space is split between a dining room, an enclosed carriageway bar, and my favorite area, the wisteria-covered outdoor patio. It's the perfect setting for a special night out, especially when the weather is nice. The menu is modern American cuisine. I loved the tomato and watermelon salad to start, followed by the flank steak, which was perfectly cooked. The grilled scampi was also delicious, full of flavor and beautifully prepared. Iron Gate blends history, charm, and excellent food, making it a standout in Dupont. I can't wait to come back!

    Cuddlefish pasta
    Caroline R.

    This is an old time favorite, but after our visit this past week, it feels like it lost its magic! Have always been a fan of the focaccia, but I think they changed the recipe-it was not as good as it normally is. The beet salad was actually the stand out dish, could eat that every day. We also ordered the cuddlefish pasta and mushroom manitaropita--both delicious but overall felt like it lost its magic touch after being blown away in the past. Epecially disappointed in the focaccia

    Ciao Napoleon ($19, left) and Tselepos, Blanc de Gris ($15)
    Calder S.

    Iron Gate was good but not great. They have room to improve some of the dishes, the service, and the dessert options. The restaurant is certainly one of the most beautiful in DC. It's constructed from an old carriage house, an outdoor area, and an enclosed alleyway. The interior spaces have rustic charm with dark wood and brick; the exterior space is a lovely, cozy patio with tree coverage. I visited for a special occasion dinner at 6 PM on a Thursday. The place was pretty empty but filled in by the time we left around 7:30 PM. Iron Gate offers a set menu ($95/person food + $75/person wine) or a la carte. The set menu includes all of the meze courses plus one from the pasta, entree, and dessert courses. This isn't one per person, but one per two people. The menu doesn't make this clear, but if you have more than two people you get to order two items from each course (we overheard this told to another table). We weren't interested in all of the meze options and wanted to get more than one entree, so we ordered a la carte. We also didn't think the set menu would be a good deal. You can get one pasta, entree, and dessert for about $95 by themselves, so the other $95 is just for the meze? Even if they make the dishes a little larger to accommodate two people, I'm skeptical. It seems like a better deal for the restaurant than the guest. Anyway, we got the Romanesco "Wedge" ($16), Squash Salad ($18), Hen "Diavolo" ($38), and "Chermoula" Swordfish ($37). The salads were good but I would have liked them to be a little more tender/softer. The romanesco, for example, said it was "charred" on the menu and it was mostly raw when I would have preferred it more roasted. The hen was a full chicken roasted with dry rub and served with a side of green beans, bacon, and onions. The chicken was nicely cooked and very tasty, although I wouldn't call it diavolo -- it was spiced but not spicy, and to me, diavolo suggests it will come with some spicy red sauce a la pasta diavolo. The swordfish was our favorite dish -- very tender and served with a delicious hash. We took about half the entrees home for leftovers. We had some cocktails and wine ($15-$19). I liked the Ciao Napoleon cocktail a lot. We skipped desserts. We weren't impressed by the two options: budino (pudding, $16) and "cheesecake" ($18). Those are very high prices for very basic desserts. Since there were only two options and both were basic, I suspect Iron Gate does not have a pastry chef, which it really should for a fine dining restaurant. Our service was very friendly and helpful at the beginning of the meal but then largely absent later on when the dining room got more crowded. We felt forgotten. We intended to get another drink, but by the time someone brought the drink menu again and then someone came back to take our order, it was too late in the meal so we skipped it. Our server gave us a few gratis items: a small hummus dip, a small spelt bread, and small glasses of lemoncello at the end. He did not acknowledge our special occasion; these seemed to be standard free items they throw in and we saw a few other tables get them. We had a nice two-top in front of the unlit fireplace, which was a nice spot, but also a bit cold and drafty.

    App course
    Christine J.

    Hadn't been to iron gate in years but decided to check out their restaurant week brunch. It was fantastic. The French toast was amazing as an entree. The desserts were delicious and really filling. The first course was also great the table had gotten one of each option. I liked the yogurt the best.

    Vibes
    Clara S.

    Ok-- this might make the top 5 best meals I've had in DC! First of all, the restaurant was beautiful. We sat in the outdoor patio and wowowoow the vibes were immaculate! Service was good but veryyyyyy slow-- our dinner lasted 4 hours!! We were a big group so we ordered the family table with dishes to share. It was A LOT of food-- we ended up boxing up leftovers to go because we were so stuffed! They also give you a lot of complementary "gifts", which means even more food!! Cocktail: - Grey skies: 10000/10 (omg this cocktail!!! Reminds of my fav cocktail from Silver Lyan. It's slightly citrusy, creamy, and aromatic) Appetizers: - Baby beet: 100000/10 (one of my fav bites of the day! The beet was super fresh and I adored the beet sauce on the bottom of the dish! Also the crunchy feta cheese was chefs kiss.) - Oak roasted dates: 100000/10 (another of my fav bites of the day! Hot dates filled to the brim with cheese... what not to like?) - Foccacia: 100/10 (cheesy, hot, and soooo good!! Literally had to have 2+ slices each.) - Grilled Chesapeake oysters: 100/10 (idk it just tasted very fresh and very special-- loveddd it! Perfect way to start off the meal.) - Wood roasted asparagus: 8/10 (yummy sauce but asparagus was a bit tough to chew on) Pasta: - Braised local rabbit gemelli: 100/10 (we were all a bit nervous to try rabbit, but this was fantastic. Pasta was cooked to perfection and the noodles held the sauce flavor very well.) - Fresh ricotta fagotini: 9/10 (solid but not groundbreaking) Mains: - Chicken breast: 9/10 (chicken was cooked well and seasoned well. Loved the sweet potato it comes with.) Dessert: - Chocolate budino: 10000/10 (as a dark chocolate lover, this was heavenly!!!! Not too sweet, slightly bitter, and veryyyyy thick in consistency.) - Buttermilk pana cotta: 10/10 (buttery and yummy)

    Jillian B.

    My partner and I chose Iron Gate to celebrate a special occasion while in town and had a lovely time. We went with the tasting menu, which was inclusive of so many delicious bites. We loved starting off with a bunch of small plates! Our favorite dish though was the bacon wrapped monkfish. The fish was cooked perfectly and we appreciated the uniqueness of the dish. Service was helpful and friendly!

    Ana H.

    This is an absolute gem. Walking into it it is a slim indoor dining area with a bar and then some outdoor seats near the entrance. I was a little taken aback because I had high expectations but then they walk you into the actual dining areas and it is a lovely surprise. The restaurant is beautiful! Every area we passed looked like the most romantic setting. Our table was the farthest away indoors and was very quiet and romantic. I did not get many pictures of the inside of the restaurant due to the complete awe. For dinner we did the four course menu and this includes all meze, an option for the next three courses. This was an anniversary dinner as we came to DC for our anniversary. This place was definitely a big highlight. All the food was pretty adventurous for us - but it was very delicious ! They also included some things on the house which was very kind - we had at least two items not on the menu. The hummus dip not included in that count was given to every table at the start before you order as well. Overall it was an amazing experience and I would most definitely love to go back. Note - we did spend at least 2 hours here but it is SO worth it. As you can see I didn't photograph as much as I liked due to the upmost enjoyment of my experience here.

    Pork and Caesar salad

    Amazing food. Second time going, we loved it. Service was on point, and very cool interior, romantic.

    Two Olive Oil Fried Eggs
    Christina N.

    Cute hidden brunch place! There's outside seating underneath some sort of canopy and it's perfect for when it starts to warm up outside. Everyone working was nice, and attentive, and our server checked on us sparingly (a plus for me). I started with a Cappelletti spritz, which was sweet and refreshing. For my main, I got the olive oil-fried eggs, and this was such a balanced brunch. The eggs aren't traditionally fried (not crispy, no brown lacing), but the sauce on top of them was delicious. Everything was bright and citrusy, the potatoes were crispy, and the salad just rounded it out well.

    Grilled white stone oysters, an asphodel shambler, and some fried tomato items!

    Beautiful ambience, very beautiful historic building with real 105 year old grape vines enclosing the outdoor area. We decided to go with the family plate, which came with shared portions of the first course, and split plates for the second and third course, last being dessert with a choice of some chocolate cakey? (Bittersweet chocolate budino), a too-sweet 4 dollops of cheesecake filling with phyllo in between with orange zest, and some sort of platter cheeses and jams. The first course of shared plates was phenomenal. The green tomato fried? Item was my favorite that was paired with a fantastic sauce. The oysters were lovely as well. The crudo was really nice as well. However, even though the rest of the dinner was interesting and fun to try, it wasn't extremely notable, but worth the price for the amount of food and the experience. The bread (not the focaccia) was not good, but the focaccia was beautiful! Am feeling very conflicted as I'm wondering what exactly went wrong, I believe it was the heaviness or amount of food that made the back half of the dining experience feel like I am being fattened up and prepared to be put on a spit roast. The service was also great, we were getting checked on and served very often. Really no wait at all.

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    Ally R.

    One of the best dining experiences. Our server Joe was absolutely phenomenal! He really made the experience even better! the food was delicious - we opted for à la carte instead of the family table. The portion sizes are perfect and the unique food menu was great. Do not skip on dessert! - their version of the cheesecake is too good to miss! Also you can't beat the ambiance of that courtyard ! The fire pits and blankets make it super cute and cozy during the colder nights. We will definitely be back and recommending this place to others

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    I was in Washington D.C. for the weekend and tried this amazing Mediterranean place for lunch. My…read morefriend who recommended this place has been obsessed with the food here and I can totally see why. We ordered mushroom kapnista, Halloumi pide, zaatar pide, htipiti and everything was so delicious. I'm not sure if I enjoyed the combination of dates and mushrooms together but really loved the smoky mushroom by itself. I was also very impressed with the Zaatar pide, it was cheesy and delicious. For desert we ordered greek yogurt with apricot and it was probably the best thing we tried here. The ambience is classy and they have ample of seating space. The overall meal didn't cost us as much as I thought it was, the prices were fairly reasonable!

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    4.0(1.8k reviews)
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    A complete vibe! I…read morecame here with a coworker of mine the day before 4th of July for lunch and drinks, and I left full and happy. There is a parking garage around the corner of the restaurant so that makes things very convenient. The inside decor is gorgeous and is chic but also funky fresh. I got grilled octopus over a bed of bean salad that had pieces of pomegranate in it - 10/10. The savory taste of the octopus paired against the sweetness of the salad was really delicious. For desert I got the baklava option that comes with ice cream - INCREDIBLE. You have to order it if you come here.

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