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    Smoke & Iron

    4.3 (11 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Hanger Steak & Frites
    Tom D.

    Smoke & Iron is new to West Fargo. So why does it feel like I've been here before? That's the challenge with this style of restaurant -- how do you rise above the familiar? Smoke & Iron certainly tries. The menu is creative, the cocktails are eye-catching (including a smoked Old Fashioned worth ordering for the spectacle alone), and the décor is polished and modern. Still, the overall experience feels a bit too familiar. It's definitely a step above an Applebee's, but it lands somewhere in that upscale-yet-safe middle of the American dining scene. For all its ambition and investment -- clearly millions poured into design, staffing, and concept -- it stops just short of being truly remarkable. Our group of eleven was lively, and our server, Kea, handled the crowd with poise and good humor. After a few well-made cocktails, dinner arrived. We sampled dishes like the Beef Tenderloin, Honey Smoked Salmon, and New York Strip Oscar. Across the table, the consensus was the same: everything was good -- attractively plated, properly cooked (mostly hot), and seasoned well. I had the New York Strip Oscar myself. It arrived warm, not hot -- and as I worked my way through it, my impressions began to settle. The steak was fine, the flavors pleasant, but there was no spark, no "wow." Others at the table echoed that feeling: solid, but not memorable. In the end, Smoke & Iron feels like a restaurant earnestly reaching for distinction but not quite grasping it. It's better than most, certainly closer to the top than the bottom, yet still caught in that crowded middle -- among all the other places trying hard to be "the next big thing." Would I tell you not to go? Not at all. It's worth a visit. Just go with measured expectations. I genuinely hope Smoke & Iron finds its footing and breaks free from the pack -- because it's clear they're aiming for more.

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    Lorrell W.

    We were hesitant to make a reservation, as reviews have been all over the board. My opinion? They've worked out a lot of the kinks! We appreciated the hostess allowing a late modification to our reservation. We arrived and were promptly seated. Our server was the definition of North Dakota nice. Seriously the sweetest! I appreciated being asked about our preference for the timing of our meal. We were there longer than you might intend for dinner, but it wasn't a bad thing. We enjoyed having time to visit with our daughter, who we were visiting. The food was really good. Our pasta was perhaps a little undercooked, but not horribly so. The appetizer was 10/10 delicious with tons of textures and flavors. As for the dessert? I'd come back just for that!

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    We sampled dishes like the Beef Tenderloin, Honey Smoked Salmon, and New York Strip Oscar.

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