Noir
The service and food is impeccable. Staff were extremely attentive. Restrooms are very clean. I ordered the ribeye and the wife got the steak Diane. They cooked the steak Diane table side and it was spectacular to see! Would definitely come back and highly recommend this spot! Shout out to Chef Salvador Conchas you are the best cook!
… morePayam
Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Location is great and parking is relatively easy to find. We had chicken parm and shrimp and both very tasty and delicious but I expect a little more in terms of flavor for the price.
… moreCameron Duncan
The most excellent service and food/dining experience one could expect. Although our reservations were for 6:00 pm dinner on Valentine’s Day (assuming they’d be extremely busy) we were greeted, coats taken, and then immediately seated. Our waiter was excellent and we scored on have the owner prepare our Steak Diane table side, then later dessert as well. On such a popular day it was a pleasure to be greeted with smiles and treated like royalty, the personal touch by the owner made my girlfriend and I state “we will cherish this moment forever.”
Thanks to all the hard working employees behind the scene supporting those we engaged with. We look forward to our next visit.
… moreCedric F Lam
Nice upscale restaurant with nice environment. Food portion is excellent and the cookings were really delicate. The service is really nice too. The reason that I gave a score of 4 to food is because I suspect that their cooking might contain MSG, a common element in Asian food to enhance the taste. But it also made me very thirsty and not able to sleep well at night. MSG is the major reason that I avoid Asian cuisines for more than 10 years. Nevertheless, it seems to be corrupting western cuisines which is very unfortunate. We had 5 people and one kid, we spent <$600 w/o ordering alcohol. Everyone was super full and we could not finish everything because of the large portion. Appetizer was good but could be skipped and we would still be very full.
… moreGina Vallee
Fantastic! I made a mistake & booked for the wrong date … as we realized I didn’t have a reservation- the hostess insisted in sitting us at a table. We were in the main room in the corner & we were able to witness perfection in service! An orchestrated, synchronized service of flambé, Cesar salads on carts that maneuvered around the restaurant.. they seemingly danced around the restaurant with superb drinks and delicious foods! It’s been too long since we’ve been & now I regret not going back monthly!!
Giuseppe, our waiter was phenomenal! I felt like we knew him for years- he detailed the specials to perfection! Kaveh, the owner, made a point to meet us. His humble demeanor was well received. Why this restaurant doesn’t have a Michelin star is beyond me. Not having one.. makes this the humble local “go to” restaurant of the Peninsula! If you haven’t been in years .. it’s a MUST. SIMPLY OUTSTANDING!!
… moreSally Johnston
The food and service were wonderful. The only downside was that the service captain served a dish that required fire in the dining room. My companion was a combat veteran from Operation Iraqi Freedom and a burn survivor who struggled to maintain his composure during the frequent flares.
… moreMark Mollusky
I’ve been dining at the Iron Gate for decades and with each visit the remarkab6gets even better. The owner actually cares deeply about each and every guest at his establishment and helps with the dishes prepared at your table. The bar has has a wonderful selection of alcohol as well as their fine wine menu. If you love fine Mediterranean food prepared by a real chef then this is the place for you. Best in the entire Bay Area. And try the cafe diablo, and it does have a variety of alcohol within this delightful after-dinner and unique coffee.
… moreBill Bosley
This is one of the rare occasions I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Not just a good meal but a truly fabulous dining experience. The table service was phenomenal, both from the level of professionalism and personality along with a high level of attentiveness. Of course the food was sensational. It was fine cuisine presented well but also in satisfying amounts (not 3 peas around 1 slice). I can’t say enough about the deliciousness combined with top-tier service and ambience. A ‘must experience’ at least once in a lifetime!
… moreLevi Fontaine
The Lunch Hour:
Seated immediately with a choice of seats.
Warm bread/butter and water followed.
Ignacio our waiter was on the spot on!
Wine and Oysters Rockefeller! The elegance and simplicity of the fixed price (prix-fixe)menu belied the quality and presentation of dishes. Portobello mushroom, bacon set on a light pastry tart drizzled with an absolutely scrumptious sauce set the tone for my salmon entree. Yum
I’ll stop here as space and time is limiting but you get the idea.
Old school is the new school.
Manners, service and decorum still matter.
… morePepe Ramos
Great old timey american food. service is a bit slow, but the personality of the staff make up for it. Steak au poivre, scallops, and crepe suzette are excellent. steak au poivre and the crepe suzette are flame cooked next to your table.
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