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Iron Gate, Washington, DC

Iron Gate

4.7
4.7
3046 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Iron Gate, located near Dupont Circle, stands as one of the district’s oldest continuously operating restaurants and is split between a sumptuous dining room, a wisteria covered patio and a handsomely enclosed carriageway that houses the bar.

Chef Anthony Chittum, a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and his team have revitalized the space with a menu that takes inspiration for the cuisines of Greece, Sicily, Sardinian and Southern Italy, interpreting those traditions and techniques using the finest products and seasonal ingredients of the Mid-Atlantic.

Iron Gate also serves as an idyllic oasis for fine private events both large and small, so please consider us when planning your next fête, we'd love to have you as our guests.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Greek
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00 Sun 05:30–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Chittum

Experiences

  • Weekend Brunch at Iron Gate

    Multiple dates available
    Brunch at Iron Gate is a feast worth waking up for. Whether you're nestled in our historic dining room or soaking up the charm of our garden patio, every bite is crafted with bold flavors and seasonal ingredients. Reserve your table today!
    Weekend Brunch at Iron Gate photo

What 3,046 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Iron Gate offers an enchanting dining experience with "exquisite" Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and "impeccable service." The "warm and welcoming" atmosphere, especially in the courtyard, is perfect for special occasions. Highlights include the "outstanding" tasting menu, flavorful octopus, and "creative" dishes. While pricey, the experience is "worth every penny" for memorable celebrations.

3,046 Reviews
  1. Dana VIP

    Denver11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cool space, that’s about it. Food was not very good at all and overpriced. The waiter never bothered to get my son’s entree order. We barely swallowed what we did order because it was not great. Can think of better ways to spend $100!

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  2. Martin

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It would be great to baffle the conversational noise in the main dining room if possible.
    Iron GateResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback! We really appreciate you letting us know about the conversational noise in the main dining room. We’re looking into ways to enhance the space—possibly with some sound-baffling solutions—to make it even more enjoyable. We’d love to have you back to see the difference, and we’re open to any other ideas you might have!

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  3. Edward

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good, as always. Terrific service, warm ambiance. Seven people in our party so we had the full range of the menu. All excellent without exception.
    Iron GateResponded today
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your party of seven enjoyed the full range of our menu and that everything was excellent. It’s wonderful to know the service and ambiance added to your experience. We look forward to serving you all again soon! With regards, David

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  4. Maria

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, excellent service, good music choices and great meal!
    Iron GateResponded today
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, service, music, and meal—it means a lot to hear that everything came together for a great evening. A special thanks from Abe and our Sommelier, Darrien (no worries about forgetting the name!) for making your night memorable. We’d love to welcome you back soon for another lovely experience!

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  5. Brett

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience. Wonderful food, service and ambiance.
    Iron GateResponded today
    Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great dining experience and enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more!

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  6. Gabriella

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for our anniversary and had an amazing time. The food, service, atmosphere were all fantastic. Our service Chris was kind and personable and made us feel so special!
    Iron GateResponded on 3 March 2025
    Dear Gabriella, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We always strive to provide an exceptional guest experience, and your feedback means the world to us. Our team will be thrilled to hear your kind words, especially Chris—he'll be over the moon! Your praise really inspires us to maintain our standard of service. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful dining experience soon! Warm regards, Níamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful restaurant and very delicious food. The hostess and server were extremely friendly. Only complaint was that we were seated inside and there was an extremely noisy group that disturbed the otherwise pleasant atmosphere. Overall it was a great experience.
    Iron GateResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! We read all reviews, both good and bad, to help our team grow, and we truly appreciate you mentioning Jared. He'll be over the moon to receive the shoutout! Unfortunately, at times, some of our guests can be quite loud, and I apologize that this disturbed your dining experience. Your feedback means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for a more peaceful evening. Warm regards, Níamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director

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  8. Elizabeth

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner from food to service to ambiance! Great staff really made it a lovely night.
    Iron GateResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! It is always our aim to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic meal soon! Warm regards, Níamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director

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  9. Tarek

    Detroit8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service with even better ambience. The food was delicious and met expectations. 
    Iron GateResponded on 3 March 2025
    Hi Tarek, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! Your feedback is incredibly important to us and helps keep our team motivated and inspired. We truly appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back for another great dining experience soon! Warm regards, Níamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director

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  10. Kristin VIP

    Salt Lake City12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and atmosphere, but our server was very bad. He was slow in every step of the dining process, it took us telling him something 4-5 times to get him to bring us things, he spilled a large portion of the bottle of our wine on the table (and didn’t apologize), and took around 25 mins to bring us our wine (which was disappointing having it arrive almost halfway through our meal). We asked to speak to a sommelier when ordering, but our server said he could handle answering questions. Unfortunately, he couldn’t answer anything we asked. Each time we needed more water, silverware, additional drinks, we had to ask other servers or food runners. He was never available or around. He ruined our otherwise special experience.
    Iron GateResponded on 3 March 2025
    Dear Kristin, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. I am deeply concerned about your dining experience and would like to learn more about what happened. I will reach out to you directly to discuss the details further. We take all reviews very seriously, and this is certainly not the dining experience we aim to provide for our guests. Your feedback is invaluable, and I am committed to addressing this issue to ensure it doesn't happen again. Sincerely, Níamh O'Donovan Service Director

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FAQs

Iron Gate offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 524-5202.

Iron Gate is rated 4.7 stars by 3046 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Iron Gate

1734 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Greek
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00 Sun 05:30–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Chittum
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