Justin Lewis
Tucked inside the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Ironwood American Kitchen delivers more than just elevated comfort food it offers a genuinely welcoming experience. From the moment we walked in, the staff set the tone with their friendly professionalism. Every team member wore a smile, offered thoughtful recommendations, and made us feel like valued guests rather than just another table.
The food? Stellar. The burger was a standout cooked to perfection and elevated by a house-made special sauce that added just the right kick. It was juicy, flavorful, and exactly what a gourmet burger should be. The popcorn chicken was another hit: piping hot, perfectly crispy, and paired with golden French fries that matched it in crunch and heat. It’s the kind of plate that disappears fast, and for good reason.
Whether you’re staying at the resort or just dropping in for a bite, Ironwood American Kitchen is worth the visit. Great food, great vibes, and a team that makes the whole experience feel personal.
… moreBW A
How I miss breakfast here! Our server, James truly made our experience amazing. We had other options but chose to eat here 4 days in a row during our stay because of James. He made sure our party of 5 had everything we needed.
Unfortunately there was no buffet during our stay but we loved all of the menu options. Lots of pics for reference! We had a different server the last day who left us with a bad taste in our mouth.
Also loved the option to sit inside our outside depending on weather.
… moreThatPacificIslander
This restaurant scores high marks for their service. Our server was James who definitely provided 10/10 service and was very likable and professional. We would come back solely for his excellent service.
Room for improvement would be a bit better clarity and reassessment of certain food items being marked in their weekend brunch buffet as V for vegan. Cross contamination needs to be monitored better for the items prepared(such as the potatoes being cooked in the same fryer as non-vegan food).
Overall, the smoked salmon and the eggs benedict were top notch. The mango chia seed pudding was exquisite. Their omelette station offered all of the toppings you’d want. Their donuts were so fresh, fluffy and delicious. We also enjoyed the atmosphere very much.
… moreJeffrey Parks
We ate here twice while staying at the hotel for the Phoenix open. Our server for lunch was Luke, he was wonderful and we had the best hummus appetizer I’ve ever tasted. Our server for breakfast was James who was also fantastic and the breakfast buffet is definitely one of the most foodie driven I’ve ever had. The omelet station, avocado toast, salmon toast, breakfast sandwich, donut wall, cinnamon buns, etc. were all fantastic. The chef has really created a wonderful farm to table menu. I highly recommend.
… moreMichael Wu PhD
Great restaurant inside Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. The breakfast buffet is superb with wide varieties and lots of selections. There are so much good food that we didn’t mind the fact that they’re the only breakfast restaurant on property. You can have breakfast and enjoy the natural surroundings. It’s a wonderful experience with the nature, with birds chirping and flying outside. This is a feature not a bug. If they don’t want the nature they should go somewhere else.
… moreDon Cornio
We ate at this restaurant after going to the spa for a massage. The food was really good! We had the hummus and pimiento dip as an appetizer and then a flat bread and grilled cheese on noble bread for our entrees. Everything was fantastic. Just dropping it to four stars because our server disappeared for probably half an hour towards the end when we were trying to leave. Other than that, everything was great. We would definitely return and try some of their cocktails next time!
… moreLaura Chapoy
1st time in Scottsdale, AZ for a trip with husband’s company. Arrived around noon, room not quite ready, so we opted to go ahead and eat lunch and they’d text us when it was ready. Ironwood is just 1 of many in this huge property, but only 2 were open at this hour. Beautifully decorated, open air seating inside or outside available. We had appetizer of hummus to start, and it was delicious
Both of us opted for the Grilled Chicken Club with side of Ceasar salad. Our mistake was ordering 2. We could have shared one, as it was a whole chicken breast. Very flavorful, and the Pickles are great!
… moreNicholas Perez
I have been here many times and the food is excellent. The attention to detail, from the plating to the garnishes, really shows the competence of the chef. Ingredients are everything, and it’s very obvious with each dish that all ingredients are methodically ordered for the dishes and are of high quality.
The service is great as well and have never had a bad experience with any of the staff. The atmosphere is very welcoming and accommodating.
I eat plant based, and the vegan options are delicious. The restaurant is a gem and is one of the main things I look forward to when visiting the Fairmont Princess here in Scottsdale.
P.S. Try the Habanero hot sauce that is casually sitting in behind the pumpkin roulade desert (vegan) in the photo. (It’s amazing).
… moreJason Zhang
Not sure why but even though they have many open tables, we were led into a dungeon like area with screaming children. Waitress told us that’s the party area but we were only two adults. Later on another minority couple was put in the same area. Coincidence? Menu was very limited. Only decent option was prime rib but they ran out. So I ordered curry children, which came out room temperature with no flavor. My partner’s burger tastes not better than inn-out.
… moreSteven Brisson
Ironwood is the perfect pairing of an airy & open space with the most spectacular American cuisine you could ask for! We ate there multiple times and the food was scrumptious any hour of the day: fruit parfaits, superb avocado toast, acia bowls, burrata salad, chicken club and much more—everything was outstanding! And if that wasn’t enough to keep you coming back, Ironwood has the nicest staff including Sandra, Nikolina, Carly, John and others!
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