Man! What a let down! Let me just say that all those other reviews are LIES! This spot is a facade for sure! Zero flavors. Ok, lets break it down. The staff were very nice. Our waiter Sean was not as helpful as the other staff members. The appetizers were great, and exciting with vibrant colors. Now our Main dishes fell FLAT. I mean its a steak house, and the steak was cold in the middle and NOT even seared on either side. We sent it back and they MICROWAVED it because again No sear marks or any char when they brought the same piece of meat back! Zero seasoning and the Cold garlic butter they slapped on top of the steak made it worse. Like come on!!!! I had the meatball plate and GROSS! Zero flavor again, and it tasted like they boiled the meat and then threw it in the oven and threw some tasteless sauce on it. The meatball was SO soggy, Yes Soggy!!! The entire plate LACKED FLAVORS. Im sorry but steak and a meatball should be bursting with flavors! We ended up just calling it a night and left our food barely touched. Great appetizers but mediocre main dishes. We definitely will not be back. To bad because the restaurant was beautiful with the view and the cozy setting. Birthday dinner fail. read more

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The service and the restaurant is really great. Our appetizer was really good too. We got the fried tomatoes. I would say that was the highlight of the show. I ordered the flat iron steak with fries upgraded to the garlic fries. The steak I asked for medium came out pretty much, medium, rare, more rare also it says it's a 10 ounce steak and I feel like this was like maybe six or 7 ounce steak not 10 ounces 100% but I was a business meeting, so I don't wanna send it back so I ate it other than that overall service and experience was good. read more

Ironwood - New American Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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It's been at least 4 years since my last review and I must say overall the food and service has always remained consistent! Service is always impeccable! The whole staff works well together and always provides the utmost amazing experience. My husband and I tend to stick to our favorite meals every time we dine and each and every time our meals have also remained consistent with the flavors and fresh ingredients and we always leave the restaurant satisfied. The other night I realized that with each dining experience I've had at Ironwood, we have never had any negative complaints. Ambiance is great and reservations are recommended especially on weekends but overall it's easy to reserve on OpenTable/ online or call directly. Happy hour is a must try for there delicious crafted cocktails! read more

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This restaurant is so delicious. They have a great wine selection. The service was outstanding. I tried two entrees from the menu. Entree Number #1 Ironwood's Crispy Jidori Chicken Schnitzel with Maitake Mushrooms. It also has butternut squash herb spaetzle, seasonal vegetables, and Meyer lemon-herb emulsion. Man, when I say this dish is huge, it is enormous! It's the size of the plate. The Meyer lemon-herb emulsion was so bomb! I had to request more of the sauce on the side. This dish is a 10/10 Entree number #2: I tried their famous House-Made Giant Meatball. It consists of a blend of American wagyu beef, jidori chicken, and duroc pork. It is served with homemade herb pappardelle, spicy pomodoro, and ricotta salata. The meatball is massive. The meatballs was cooked well done. The homemade herb pappardelle was delicious. It was not undercooked or overcooked; it was cooked perfectly. The sauce is homemade, and it looks like they use fresh ingredients for their food. I highly recommend this dish. This is a great restaurant to relax and enjoy good selection of wine and a good conversation. read more

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Made reservations for 5:30 on a Friday night and when we arrived every, and I mean every employee welcomed our party of four with smiles and greetings! Wow! We were seated and immediately were brought ice water and Sean our server asked if we're were interested in something to drink. I ordered a Pinot Noir that was exquisite. For a starter we ordered the focaccia bread that was wildly seasoned with herbs and flavored with seasonings that were fantastic! For my entree I ordered the Home Made Giant Meatball that had sautéed vegetables and a killer tomato sauce that was to die for! The meatball was a combination of a variety meats including Wagyu beef, Jidori chicken, and Juroc pork. Absolutely delicious!!! The restaurant was super clean and bustling, yet not too loud so we were able to have an excellent conversation. The service was excellent, both from our server, Sean and the wine server also named Sean. Kudos to both of those great employees! As we left this fantastic venue, we were again greeted by every employee and thanked for visiting their restaurant. What an excellent experience! read more

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I came here last Thursday for happy hour with my girlfriend, and I'm so glad we did! Funny enough, I must have driven past this spot dozens of times without ever really noticing it. Now I'm kicking myself, what a find! We sat at the bar where the beautiful Brooklyn was bartending, and she gave us excellent service. Friendly, attentive, fast, she really had it all! My girlfriend and I went all in on the happy hour menu. Some we ordered are the Hand-Cut Truffle Fries, White Shrimp Ceviche, and the Creamy Burrata Caprese. Everything was good and paired perfectly with our drinks (we each had two). We got so caught up in conversation that we ended up staying longer than planned, but Brooklyn was super chill and never once rushed us. Loved the whole vibe. Next time, we'll definitely be back to explore the dinner menu. read more

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Bravo to Chef Jared for curating the best 5-course Frank Family wine pairing dinner. Every course was perfection! Our Menu FIRST COURSE Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche Lesile Rose SECOND COURSE Chicken Fried Main Lobster Chardonnay THIRD COURSE Texas Quail "Coq Au Vin" Pinot Noir FOURTH COURSE Revier Ranch Filet Mignon Cabernet Sauvignon FIFTH COURSE Fromage Blanc Brownie with Nutella Ice Cream Zinfandel read more

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Service was great, but my steak was terrible! I ordered it medium and it came out medium well and it was so tough with no flavor. Mashed potatoes were bland too. Spoke to the manager and asked for fries instead and those came out burnt too and didn't receive the veggies that were described. I was done at that point and very disappointed. Looks like other reviews had the same opinion as me when it comes to the overcooked tough steaks!Management needs to look into this ASAP. There's no way I should leave a restaurant after paying $80 for a steak feeling this disappointed. Times are hard, and I feel like I was ripped off!!!! read more

A wonderful dining experience from start to finish. The flavors were balanced, the presentation was beautiful, and every bite was enjoyable.

The food had a wonderful balance of flavors, and the presentation showed a lot of thought and effort.

This is my go to restaurant after a long day. The food and service is always consistent. This last visit we received a complimentary Goat cheese and corn agnolotti pasta with brown butter. This was probably the best appetizer I've tried at Ironwood so far. My only issue is that the food always needs to be salted. This may be due to the clientele so I don't mind asking for salt on the side. You can seat inside or in their nice covered patio. Reservations are recommended but not needed. read more

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This place knocked it out of the park on every metric. The ambiance was incredible, the food was delicious, the portions were huge, and the service was amazing. Came on our anniversary and they provided complimentary champagne and dessert. The highlight was definitely the food, presented beautifully and made with high quality ingredients. Highly recommended for any celebration or date night, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Ironwood has become one of our favorite spots since visiting here a year ago. The steak here is PHENOMONAL, cooked perfectly with excellent flavor and the bartender Cat is an absolute doll. Thank you! read more

Food and service were excellent. We will definitely go back and tell our friends about the place.

Wow! Delicious food and drinks, attentive wait staff and lovely ambiance. We had a delicious steak and some really unusual and tasty appetizers- fried green tomatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts. Everything was seasoned to perfection. We sat on their covered patio and had a lovely waitress with a fantastic sense of humor. Came here at night on Easter and they had seating available. We had such a great time and conversation, we were the last ones out of the restaurant. Our dogs enjoyed the steak bones too! read more

Came here to celebrate my birthday! Art was our server and so helpful and kind Always came to the table with a smile and made the dining experience so much better . The manager checked on us regularly and made sure we were happy. . Food was wonderful, drinks too ! Would definitely come back. We got the steak and chef feature dish as well as dessert . Wonderful experience . read more

Never disappoints. Ironwood continues to deliver every time. Their spicy teriyaki chicken wings were amazing, perfectly flavored with just the right kick. As usual, I ordered the schnitzel, and it was excellent... crispy, well-seasoned, and consistently great. Always a solid choice. read more

We went for New Year's Eve, and despite the restaurant being packed, the team at Ironwood did an excellent job checking in with guests and even compensating for the longer wait times. The ribeye came out perfectly cooked and was outstanding. This time, we also tried the Brussels sprouts--hands down some of the best I've had. The burrata with bread was another highlight and absolutely delicious. My wife ordered the meatball and loved it, and our friend had the lamb entrée, which she said was excellent as well. All things considered, for around $300 to feed three people--including cocktails--Ironwood is a solid option if you're looking for high-quality food and an upscale presentation. This is definitely our new go-to spot. read more

Ironwood - RIBEYE - New American Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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What an amazing evening and dining experience at Ironwood this evening. We had reservations for 5:15 pm and arrived about 10 minutes early. The welcoming and friendly hostess asked Taylor to take us to a cozy booth in a very nice section of the restaurant. Touraj the GM is so amazing as is all of the staff members he oversees and you can feel the love and family team approach which is a blessing. Ashley was our amazing server with a smile, professionalism and kindness that lights up the room. Max assisted Ashley with our dining experience and was also stellar in every aspect of food delivery, requests and service. We started with the amazing sweet potato soup which was breathtakingly delicious. We also ordered their bread and butter and it's freshly baked and oh so tasty. For our entrees my wife ordered the Sea Bass entree and I had the chef's special 9 oz filet mignon entree. Both dishes were well prepared, presented and extremely delicious. Once again if you have not dined at Ironwood Cellars in Laguna Hills you are missing out. Stop in and see Touraj who is one of the most genuine and authentic professionals in the restaurant field we have had the pleasure of meeting. Ask to sit in Ashley's section with Max as her service team. The service, food, ambiance and people are fantastic and 5 plus stars every time we have been here. Highly recommended. read more

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Service was decent, our waiter brought stuff out quickly and checked on us several times. I found the food average at best, nothing bad but nothing amazing. The duck wings were sometimes dry and the lemon flavor was a bit overpowering. I was personally not a fan of the meatball as it was very gamey but also bland. The spicy pomodoro sauce was kind of bland and the pappardelle was stuck to the plate. The fries were good and the salad was okay. Not pictured was the Over and Out mocktail, which I was hoping would have a stronger lychee taste but it ended up being mostly just lime so it was too sour. I appreciated the service but won't be back for the food. read more

Ironwood - Caesar Salad, House Cut Herb Fries, House Made Giant Meatball, Signature Crispy Meyer Lemon & Honey Duck Wings - New American Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

This place is really great - great atmosphere. Food and drinks great and all the people who work there are phenomenal - especially Brooke! Really great experience! read more

Food was excellent , especially the appetizer. Atmosphere was relaxing , the best part of the night was our server Brooke, she was Knowledgeable, kind, efficient and overall amazing . We will be returning! read more

Was in the area and found this place on Yelp and it didn't disappoint. It's not a huge place but they have seating inside and outside. We got there at the right time, by the time we left there wasn't an empty table. The service was very good! They knew it was our first time there and they brought us an order of Brussel Sprouts, they were amazing. We had 6 of us and well enjoyed our food. The portion sizes are definitely big enough to share. Definitely would come back next time we are in the area. read more

We had a wonderful experience at Ironwood One. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality stood out. Hanna, the hostess, was exceptional, warm, professional, and incredibly welcoming. She set the tone for the entire visit and made us feel genuinely appreciated as guests. The manager, Touraj, was equally hospitable and attentive. You can tell he runs a tight ship while still making the experience feel relaxed and personal. The food absolutely delivered. My wife ordered the special and loved it, and I had the burger, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Everything from start to finish was on point. Between the service, the food, and the atmosphere, Ironwood One really impressed us. We will definitely be coming back very often and highly recommend it. read more

Needed a little date night for me and the hubby The restaurant was his choice, and he came across Ironwood. It was conveniently located close to our hotel, and the menu looked so good we had to try it. From the hostess to the busser and our server Steve, the staff was amazing. Steve was attentive, friendly, and truly the best. The ambiance was beautiful and welcoming, though the restaurant was pretty busy when we arrived I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. For appetizers, we ordered the mac & cheese and Brussels sprouts both were so yummy! For our entrées, we had the burger and the nightly special, and they did not disappoint. For dessert, we treated ourselves to the crème brûlée and the oatmeal cookie with ice cream. Absolute perfection. We left full, happy, and already talking about coming back. Highly recommend for a date night! read more

It was my wife's and I first time visiting Ironwood. We had the pleasure of being served by Madison.. She was very delightful and funny. She was very informative about the evenings specials Everything we had was delicious and can't wait to return. read more

I had a wonderful dinner at Ironwood in Laguna Hills! The atmosphere is a perfect blend of upscale and cozy, especially out on the heated patio with its beautiful mountain views.The food was highly impressive. The Crispy Jidori Chicken Schnitzel was massive and cooked to a flawless crunch, and the cast iron roasted Brussels sprouts were the perfect sweet-and-savory starter. The only reason why I'm giving Ironwood four stars because the pace in the kitchen was a bit slow and took some time for my meals to come out, other than that I had a great time there! read more

What a wonderful date night. The service was excellent and the food was good. We were surprised with a nice dessert Really really nice time with good food and drink with kind professional service. read more

Ironwood - New American Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

It's been years since we have gone to Ironwood. It's good food and overall nice service. They have a good wine selection but you can bring a bottle and pay a reasonable corkage fee ($20). For starters, we had the duck wings (not much meat but good flavor). We also had the buttermilk fried green tomatoes (not my favorite). For my main course, I went with the Wagu Burger - this was excellent. Cooked to a perfect medium rare and it came with a heap of fresh cut French fries. I was stuffed. Next time, I need to do the giant meatball. I had a nibble from my friend's plate and it was awesome. I will be back. read more

Ironwood - Ironwood American Wagyu Burger - New American Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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These guys are consistently good at what they do. People please spend your money locally. We want places like this to stick around.

I drove down to Laguna Hills to pick up my mother for my birthday dinner. I passed Ironwood on the way and it looked like a nice place to try. When we arrived, there was a group of people outside, so I jumped on Yelp and got a reservation for 15 minutes later. We had about a five-minute wait before we were seated. The ambience was pleasant and the food was great. We even got complementary soup and salad, which was nice. Great place to eat and I would recommend it. read more

Ironwood - New American Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

First time here, excellent service and food as well as the cocktails. Halibut outstanding. Old fashion drink was great. Ashley our server was knowledgeable and attentive. Can't wait to go back read more

We are always happy to try new places, so we decided on Ironwood tonight. The service, right away was very pleasant starting with the hostess. She was really friendly and seated us on the patio. The overall feeling the ambiance evokes is intimate, yet energetic. It is cozy and sophisticated. Our server, Madisen, was very professional and knowledgeable with the menue. She was able to answer our questions about any particular item, as well as made a great wine suggestion. Our food came out in a timely manner and was hot. A good amount of food as well and was delicious! Over-all, the staff, ambiance, and food are great! We will be back! I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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