Iron Gate Restaurant

Iron Gate Restaurant Re-opened in 2013 under Chef Anthony Chittum with a Greek & Italian inspired menu featuring the finest products of the Mid-Atlantic foodshed.
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In November 2013, the historic Iron Gate re-opened under the direction of Executive Chef Anthony Chittum. Until its recent closing, the Iron Gate was the District’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. Its kitchen and dining room occupy a building that once served as the stables for the townhouse’s owner, General Nelson Miles, a cavalry officer in the Civil War who later became the Secretary

of the Army. In 1922, the entire property was purchased by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, which opened the Iron Gate Inn in 1923. The Federation continues to use the townhouse as its international headquarters, and Chef Chittum and his team are honored to be the new stewards of this unique landmark. The original carriageway houses the bar and a year-round dining space, while the courtyard, overhung with grapevines and a century-old wisteria, features a protective awning allowing for (nearly) all-weather outdoor dining. A native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Chef Chittum has earned a reputation not only for his cooking, but also for his commitment to sourcing from an ever-expanding network of local farmers, watermen, and food artisans. Chittum and his team are revitalizing the Iron Gate with a menu that takes inspiration from the cuisines of Greece, Sicily, Sardinia, and Southern Italy, interpreting those traditions and techniques through the use of the finest products of the Mid-Atlantic foodshed.

Meals that are meant to be shared. Try our Family Table experience at Iron Gate. 🥂
08/15/2026

Meals that are meant to be shared. Try our Family Table experience at Iron Gate. 🥂

08/08/2026

Our favorite Bar Manager, Joseph Dudley, is breaking down our newest summer cocktails!🍹With a juicy and refreshing feel, the Sardinian Summer is your next favorite cocktail. 🍋🍇

Summer Restaurant Week at Iron Gate! 🍅🥗Monday, August 24th - Sunday, September 6thReservations are available in the link...
08/05/2026

Summer Restaurant Week at Iron Gate! 🍅🥗
Monday, August 24th - Sunday, September 6th
Reservations are available in the link in our bio!

Between Monday, August 24th and Sunday, September 6th, join us for a 3-course dinner for $65 per person.

Looking for weekday or weekend plans? We’re also offering a $35 3-course lunch and brunch option for Summer Restaurant Week!

Reservations are available in our bio. See you soon!

08/03/2026

Summer Cocktails have arrived! The Lazio Lounger is Iron Gate’s newest spritz cocktail. Combining Sambuca, Capasso, and Sparkling Wine, The Lazio Lounger is sure to be the juiciest, most refreshing cocktail you’ll have this summer. Try it today at Iron Gate. 🍹

Some meals are meant to be shared. At Iron Gate, Family Table is our signature dinner experience. A seasonal, four-cours...
07/29/2026

Some meals are meant to be shared. At Iron Gate, Family Table is our signature dinner experience. A seasonal, four-course menu inspired by the warmth and hospitality of Mediterranean agriturismi. The evening begins with a complete selection of our evening mezze for the table, including favorites like our Grilled Chesapeake Oysters and Daily Focaccia. Each course unfolds with dishes designed to be enjoyed together. See for yourself, come explore our menu with the Iron Gate Family Table.

Your new summer favorite. 🥒🍗 Our new Amish Chicken Two Ways pairs wood-fire grilled breast with an eight-hour confit leg...
07/09/2026

Your new summer favorite. 🥒🍗 Our new Amish Chicken Two Ways pairs wood-fire grilled breast with an eight-hour confit leg, finished with a vibrant Greek fricassée of spring vegetables, avgolemono, garlic confit, fresh lemon, dill, and crisp pieces of scripelle. See it for yourself this summer at Iron Gate.

In The Odyssey, Hermes offered Odysseus a magical herb for protection. At Iron Gate, we took a different approach to a G...
07/02/2026

In The Odyssey, Hermes offered Odysseus a magical herb for protection. At Iron Gate, we took a different approach to a Greek classic.

A Little Help from Hermes combines mezcal, freshly squeezed pineapple juice, oregano tincture, fino sherry, and Strega, finished with our signature house rub rim. Bright, refreshing, and endlessly drinkable, it’s our way of bringing a Greek tradition to hot summer days.

Pantzarosalata is a traditional Greek beet salad known for its vibrancy and creamy tang. Here at Iron Gate, we’re celebr...
06/08/2026

Pantzarosalata is a traditional Greek beet salad known for its vibrancy and creamy tang. Here at Iron Gate, we’re celebrating this Greek classic with our fresh heirloom beets, chopped walnuts, and our delectable sesame crusted feta.

Seasonality shapes every dish on our menu. Featuring fresh herbs from our garden and thoughtfully sourced ingredients fr...
05/29/2026

Seasonality shapes every dish on our menu. Featuring fresh herbs from our garden and thoughtfully sourced ingredients from farms within 150 miles, our menu is rooted in place with bold flavor.

Join us and experience our seasonal dishes at Iron Gate.

At Iron Gate, our revered, Mediterranean-focused wine program dives deep into expressive regions like Mount Etna, where ...
05/28/2026

At Iron Gate, our revered, Mediterranean-focused wine program dives deep into expressive regions like Mount Etna, where wines are shaped through altitude, ash, and coastal air. ⛰️🍷

Alongside a collection centered on indigenous Greek and Southern Italian varieties, our list highlights producers and regions that feel niche and vibrant.

Address

1734 N Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20036

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+12025245202

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