Good vibes on a Saturday night. I've frequented the bar to grab dinner solo & this place never disappoints. The staff is always pleasant & very attentive. The background music is typically enjoyable as well. The food is consistent in terms of quality & flavor. Do yourself a favor & order the bread pudding for dessert (chef kiss)! read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - Kale salad - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

I was hesitant to write tbis, but I felt it important to make the staff aware and use it as a teaching moment. On Saturday my husband and I were on a rare date. We had an 8:00 reservation but opted to sit at the bar as it's a rare occurrence for us. I couldn't decide what I wanted and asked the bartenders what they would recommend. I ended up opting for a lovely French wine. We ordered an appetizer and split a pork dish. At the end of our meal I asked for an appertif of sambuca and a bread pudding. To which the bartender told me we were going to "tap the brakes"...?? I was honestly confused about being cut off after one drink with meals served and a bar that was half empty and truly it made me upset. While I understand the responsibility of not over-serving, you also have the responsibility of being right about your judgement to which was wrong. We ended up leaving and spending our money elsewhere, a place where I was served because I was not in fact drunk. I was trying to enjoy a few drinks on a date. Be better flat iron. read more

Was on the hunt for an excellent fish and chips. Found it here- exceptional! The deviled eggs app had a pleasant little kick too- very nice. Great ambiance, outstanding service and top notch food! read more

Epically disappointed. On a night they were not busy, we needed a table for 5 so they stuck a chair at the end of a 4top. It went downhill from there. Ordered a soda, it came w no syrup. Ordered a grilled salad for $22+ and 5 of the smallest saddest ribs of lettuce that looked like they had an encounter w heat (I grill Romaine all the time and that was SAD) came out w some sliced chicken next to it. I've had better salads at an Applebees level restaurant. Fries ordered extra crisp w vinegar came out wimpy and tasteless. Across the board ... meh and lackluster service. Vibe of the restaurant was great ... may be convinced to get a cocktail and bite at the bar ... but won't eat there again. Much better options to pick from! read more

Good spot! We went there a couple months back. The food was all delicious and well seasoned! We loved the spot being right in the middle of Davidson. The food was really good. Loved the corn crab fritters, definitely try those!! It is so fun too that you can do a beer flight. We went on a weeknight, and it was pretty quiet, but I imagine this spot is busy on the weekend. read more

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Every thing we ordered was fresh delivered hot with excellent service. My partner had the lobster risotto that was very tasty and I had one of the best pork chop that was tender and juicy. Bothe dishes were served hot out of the kitchen! Chiefs did excellent cooking ‍ read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - Lobster Risotto - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

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We stopped in last night without a reservation and decided to sit at the bar to avoid waiting. The two women behind the bar were fantastic -- very attentive, friendly, and offered great recommendations. The food was excellent overall. The fish and chips were perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The short rib was decent, I make short rib this way all the time and this was lacking flavor lowkey. The drink selection -- from beer to cocktails and wine -- was impressive and well-curated. Overall, a great experience and worth a visit! read more

Second night in Davidson and another home run! What a cute place with a nice cocktail menu as well as food! Madison greeted us as if we were regulars! I soon learned the executive chef had the night off and another chef called in but you would never know it! What I witnessed was team work! The manager jumped in, Madison (and the other servers) garnished, made cocktails and did whatever they needed to do. The food was amazing! The wedge has the best blue cheese dressing, the burger was done just right and the fig and ginger martini was sooo yummy! This is a must if you are here! read more

Every meal I've ever had here has been good. Great central location in the middle of Davidson. Friend & I went in last Friday for appetizers & a cocktail before a play. She had prosecco; I had the delightful (& generous!) Pain Killer cocktail pictured. We ordered asparagus & goat cheese grits to share. Both were good, especially the goat cheese grits! In the past, have really enjoyed the salmon with quinoa, salads, burger, & steaks. I'll admit, can be a bit pricey, but it's downtown Davidson?- what do the other reviewers expect when they walk in the door? (IFKYK) Note- The couple next to us had a pair of smoked classic cocktails that looked/smelled amazing (can't remember what they were). They came out in a box ("chest") full of what was presumably smoking wood chips- divine. We will definitely try this next time. Also, these guys own Mandolino's Artisan Pizza across the street. Every pizza and salad I've ever tried there was excellent. read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - Pain Killer cocktail, with extra in a sidecar. The size was so generous! - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

First time there, had a delicious lunch. The Reuben and Caesar salad lunch special was was not greasy. Will be back.

Lovely place for an evening drink. Tried their weekday special $10 old fashioned and fries and bruschetta to munch on. Our server thoughtfully recommended adding a 4th piece of bruschetta for an additional cost. Would love to stop by for dinner next time. Do not miss the fries, they were sooo good! read more

Parents weekend at Davidson college led us here. Terrific meal for the adults and the students. Cool and intimate room a little off the beaten math in downtown Davidson...but still only minutes to walk from campus. Bar in the middle of the front room provides a nice buzz and, as you might expect, sports on TV. Lovely diverse menu. A few salads and interesting apps; the students had wings, and we had a couple of salads. Wide variety of entrees from sandwiches (the burger got a rave review) to steak to salmon (both who ordered it gave two thumbs up for prep and presentation) and the pork chop (also delicious and well presented). Nice variety of cocktails, beers and wines by the glass. I recommend the black Manhattan. Service was professional, attentive, and responsive...and we're particularly grateful for their ability to accommodate a last minute doubling of our party size. Definitely worth the trip. Not as fancy as a couple of the "usual suspects" in Davidson; not as casual as some of the others. Lovely meal and team. read more

Strong 4 stars. This was a work lunch. Popped in for a quick bite because it was close by. First time visiting. We were able to get a seat fairly quickly. For me the menu is limited. They have great things just not a lot I am going to eat because I am not a seafood person and didn't want a salad. However, those sweet potato fries were soooooooooooo good! My colleague ordered hers with regular fries. Both our burgers well done. They nailed the cook. It was just cooked to well. Now I did find one pink spot but by that point I'd eaten 90% of the burger. And yes I surely did finish it! Shout out to our server! We never wanted for Diet Coke. I have got to do better remembering names! She checked in often. We asked for the check early and it was like she magically reappeared with it 10a later. A couple of weird things. The door. I don't know if this is a summer issue or installation issue. Maybe it will be corrected by the time you go but you have to pull hard to open the door. Like pull on it or you will think it's locked. Also, the music randomly increased in volume. It was at a good level the. All of a sudden it felt like 5:15 in a neighborhood bar. Maybe somebody's jam came on and they wanted to hear it? I touch too loud. The place got progressively crowded for lunch but it wasn't so loud that the music volume needed to be increased. No beers or cocktails for us. I did peel at the bar and it looks well appointed. read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - Taphouse burger with sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

We were visiting Charlotte and Yelped it for dinner. We lucked out and found a gem of a place. When you walked in you could smell the delicious aroma from the grill. We made reservations via Yelp and were seated immediately. Our server Chelsea was as sweet as can be. We ordered an appetizer recommended by our server... Mussels! It was a huge bowl full. They came in a Thai flavored broth that had a little kick to it. I didn't think we could finish the entire bowl... But it was so good, that we did! Oh and it came with some breadsticks that were char grilled and so very good... Only wish it came with more! I ordered the Salmon. I asked Chelsea to be sure it was not overcooked. It came out a perfect medium. The parmesan risotto and bok choy that accompanied the Salmon was equally tasty. There was a foam on top that looked really cool but I couldn't say that it had a taste to it. My hubbie ordered the most expensive entree... The NY strip. The temperature was a perfect medium rare. It was served with creamy whipped potatoes. Yummy. It was fine dining in an unpretentious setting... Our kind of place. Thanks for making our visit worth the trip. Bravo to the chef. Kudos to Chelsea! Other: We found parking right behind the building. They have a good sized bar with a large drink selection. read more

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Disappointed. Flatiron was an absolute favorite. Now redone with a good contemporary look but with subpar expensive food. Twenty two dollars for two small sliders were the start. Ordered med rare, arrived with cool center and cold unmelted cheese. Then the entrees, my favorite Atlantic Salmon was now appetizer sized with a small piece of fish substituted for the generous portion of the past. The whole dish has shrunk in the "who shrunk the kids" vain. The scallop special had just three small scallops. Not only were both entrees small for the price, they were incredibly salty. Not all was lost, the service and wedge salad were great. Let's hope Flatiron can improve their food quality, portion quantity and price. Otherwise we will not return. read more

Our 1st night in the Davidson area. We started with the pretzel bites - they were not dense but more light and salty. My husband loved the shrimp & grits and my salmon with risotto was amazing! My husband also raved about his Manhattan cocktail - best ever. Our waitress, Savannah, provided excellent service and was friendly and attentive. She even gave us recommendations on surrounding towns. read more

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I made a stop in here late Saturday for lunch while I was in Davidson. The restaurant was not very busy and I was seated immediately. The lunch menu was small but had a good selection. I opted for the Salmon Quinoa bowl and a beer. The food came out fairly quickly - the dish was served cold with the exception of the salmon. I have to admit, this was one of the best preparations of salmon that I've had - crispy on the outside but not over cooked in the middle. I did end up taking off a star due to the price. My 16oz beer cost $16! It was a craft beer that was not rare and I can't think of the last time I've paid that price (other than maybe an athletic stadium). Typically a beer like that is $7-$8. read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - Salmon quinoa bowl - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

I absolutely loved everything about this place. We stopped in for a craft cocktail and sat at the bar. There was plenty of seating and the best part was the bartender Josh. He was genuinely friendly and suggested some special drinks. I ordered the pear martini (out of this world) and the mojito made with fresh mint. They use locally sourced ingredients wherever possible and the menu looked amazing, although we did not try anything. The whole feel inside was comfortable and friendly! This is a must try! read more

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Had dinner there tonight for the first time.the food was great. But what made the night fabulous was our waitress Brooke. She was so much fun while being professional and attentive the entire time. Because of Brooke we would absolutely go back. Ask for a table In her section. Amazing night!! read more

I am so happy that I gave this place a try again. Came here a few years back and was not impressed at all. The food was just not good. Came in recently and wow!!!! The food is so good with reasonable prices. Both my husband and I had 2 different fish dishes and it was so full of flavor!!! So happy as I live nearby and now I have a place to dine. read more

Flatiron has joined our short list for Saturday dinner due to their consistently excellent food, service, and comfortable location. If you can get their deviled eggs with smoked salmon, DO IT! They serve four perfectly filled eggs with a savory (not sweet) deviled egg filling, tasting strongly of mustard and paprika. Yum! And the smoked salmon elevates the eggs like no other topping. It was amazing. Their Caesar salad is also worthy of a repeat. The homemade dressing and croutons elevate this salad, and it's large enough to share a little. On our last two visits, I had the snapper and sea bass dishes. I like that they rotate their seafood offerings based on availability. I appreciate that both dishes were low carb, but yet full of flavor. The meals were cooked perfectly, and the portions were perfect, too. My husband had their burger on one occasion, and it was juicy and cooked perfectly medium rare. Their fries are good, too! But their standout dish is the roast chicken. Last night, they served it with buttered rice and the most amazing brussels sprouts cooked in a savory broth. The chicken was topped with a sour cream drizzle, and was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The chef came by to see if my husband enjoyed the chicken, and told us they cook the chickens whole with lots of herbs to ensure the most juicy flavor. It was amazing! Service had always been wonderful at Flatiron. And the kitchen is efficient at ensuring the perfect timing between appetizers and entrees. I love the atmosphere at Flatiron, too. The building is gorgeous, and the tall ceilings and well-spaced tables make it very comfortable to eat there. And the blues music they played the last few visits was just wonderful. We can't wait to return! read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - Snapper with chickpeas and broccolini - perfection! - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Came on Sunday/Valentine's night and were able to get seated at the bar (since we didn't have a reservation). The way the restaurant sits on the corner makes for a very inviting, open and enjoyable dining atmosphere. Great selection of brews on tap. We both ordered the Grilled Atlantic Salmon ($25). The bok choy and mushroom tea really made the entrée unique. Service at the bar from Matt was spot on. read more

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I wish I would have known about this place before. Everything was delicious and fast! The chef even delivered some of the dishes. The kale salad was the star of the show. Very delicious. The atmosphere is awesome and they even had live music. read more

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Excellent choice for weekend lunch! I ordered the Fish and Chips - really tasty, perfectly cooked and huge portion. My Cousin also enjoyed her spicy tacos which were also delivered promptly. Our server Brooklyn M was efficient and friendly. We will definitely return on our next Davidson visit. read more

I wish I would have taken pics but my food was delicious! This was our 1st time here and I had the NC catfish over spicy collards and grits with a green onion oil drizzled around it. AMAZING perfectly cooked and the flavors all went great together. Hubby had burger and truffle fries. For dessert the bread pudding with salty caramel and vanilla ice cream. We were clean platers! And the atmosphere and wait staff were great as well. We will return. read more

We stopped in mid-week for some dinner. Parking was easy to find on the street. I had the Roasted Joyce Farm's Chicken Breast which was hot and delicious. She had the Fettucine Carbonara and her niece had the TapHouse Burger. All were fresh and excellent! Our server was friendly and attentive. NOTE: I included a photo of the menu- it is small and pretty limited so be aware of that. There is a cute bar area where people were enjoying drinks. Definitely would go back when I am in the area for a date night. read more

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We're visiting the area from out of town and we sure are glad we tried Flatiron for lunch today! We called as we were driving over and upon arrival found that our table for five was being prepared for us. The host couldn't have been more friendly! One shooted, fantastic service by Chelsea commenced! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive. The selection of beers was very impressive and the ones we tried were delicious, and the food was outstanding! I have a salmon belly tacos which I highly recommend, and everyone liked what they ordered... Hamburger, chicken Caesar wrap, and more! Looking forward to returning to Flatiron the next time we're in the area. read more

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Went for lunch and sat at the bar with Elisa. She had the best smile and was so attentive. Pretzel bites were served with really good sauces. Wine selection was great. I had the chicken Caesar wrap and fries and everything was amazing. Elisa was on top of everything and delivered a great time. Will definitely come back! read more

Flatiron is overpriced!!!! For $60 last night, I had dry, tasteless pasta, a salad, and a glass of water. I will not be returning to this restaurant. This is my second time there. I wanted to give them another chance, but it's too expensive a mistake to make again. Their food choices do not offer the customer a well-rounded menu. "Fancying up" a dish does not make it delicious. Pasta is a simple dish when made fresh and dressed with a delicious sauce. Don't waste your money$$$$ read more

Server was great very attentive, kind, and pleasant. Drinks were well crafted. The Ambiance was a perfect balance of up scale and casual. I went on a date here. We shared the smoked salmon bruschetta which was to die for. That in itself was 5 stars. But we HAVE to mention the spicy pasta that was cooked to perfection and a delightful venison and succotash. Creamy and savory. Creme brûlée was a little different. Not as warm or creamy as expected but good. Definitely will be back. Loved my experience here! read more

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I bought a Groupon and I'd do it again! This is a little fancy spot but with a laid back feel. I made my reservation on Yelp and was seated right away! Yay Jessica was our waitress and she was GREAT - she knew about the craft beer selection which pleased my hubby but she also knew about the wine list which made me happy. I'm trying to be a wine snob lol Jessica also made a great selection for an app - do yourself a favor and consider the cheese n meat tray with fresh honeycomb cured meats white and yellow cheese fresh pear and grilled crusty bread . Our choice for dinner was the "Day Boat Scallops" you only get 3 but their huge over a cream corn with red pepper sauce (not hot) mushrooms and micro greens!!!! DELISH The bread pudding was suggested as a finish to our meal and it's a generous portion topped with vanilla bean ice cream a touch of caramel drizzle and sea salt to balance all the sweet I've already bought my next Groupon for our next visit! read more

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Sorry to leave a one star review but the staff strongly recommended a lobster bisque for me and my wife for lunch; which we ordered but they didn't tell us it also has shrimp in it (to be fair, the staff was unaware; we had to ask and they had to double check - during which time we found pieces of shrimp in it). Maybe our fault for not announcing a specific allergy but the staff should know about shellfish and other potential lethal allergens content before recommending for sure. I don't typically leave one star reviews but since my wife went into anaphylactic shock - and it cost us nearly $2500 in emergency medical bills - it's a must do. Which is a shame as the location is great and dining options are limited in Davidson. We are never going back. read more

Fantastic farm to table restaurant with an upscale casual atmosphere. Lovely service and lighting. Delicious cocktails and interesting wines by the glass. Highly recommend the steak, potato purée, kale salad (entree size!), and salmon. Not cheap but worth it. Meals hand delivered by chef from the open kitchen was a nice touch. Good jazz music too and patio dining. Located on a corner in the center of town. read more

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Great food and service. But...serving size has deteriorated. I've never been to a restaurant that served less than five sea scallops as an entree. Three is definitely less than five. You know going in that this restaurant deserves to be a little pricey based on the quality of the food and the service, but getting an appetizer sized entree is terrible. When the server came over and asked how things were, I expressed the same opinion, and she basically said "I only serve it". I will go back but I will know better for next time. read more

Hmmmm ... let's see! In my opinion, there was nothing special about our meals or the service. Nothing to make me want to come back. We (4 of us in total) came in on a Saturday morning (around 11- ish) for brunch. Every other brunch and breakfast spot on the street had a really long wait so we settled on Flat Iron Kitchen. There was no wait but the restaurant had a constant flow of people coming and going while we were there. Our server seemed to be a little flustered with the lunch rush and we didn't see her often. We didn't' order any cocktails so I can't speak on that. We had soft drinks, soda and hot tea. The server presented us with a tea box selection with only 4 teas. 1 Mint tea and 3 Earl Grey, that's it. I'm sure she could have found a full tea box. I ordered the Traphouse BLT (House Bacon, lettuce, tomato, garlic mayo on wheat) with fries. The fries were pretty good. There was nothing at all significant about the "House" bacon. It was cold, chewy and taste old. I was too hungry to send it back and ask for fresh bacon but I think freshly cooked bacon that would have made all the difference. Two of my friends ordered the Taphouse Burger and enjoyed it. I tried it, taste good but it was a very dry burger. My other friend ordered the Breakfast tacos which are served with Chorizo but she opted for bacon because its "House bacon". She didn't enjoy her tacos that much, there was nothing to them either. Overall I honestly give Flat Iron Kitchen a solid 3 stars with no intentions on returning ... unless the other breakfast spots are too crowded. read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - Breakfast tacos with bacon instead of Chorizo - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

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Food and quality of ingredients and services are amazing! The host opened the door for us which is a nice touch - good job Flat Iron. Let's be real. $25 for a burger is outrageous. The evening lobster risotto was $20 (trying to make a point) and my Kale Salad with $added salmon came to $14 + $8 = $22 (still cheaper than the burger). A burger should ALWAYS be cheaper than fancier items like lobster and salmon. A burger in general, no matter how gourmet it is, should be at a price point for guests to choose as a more "simpler" dinner option. The server on a slow, Monday August evening was not too attentive to our table. On the other hand, The host, was superb! We recommend this place and hopefully this feedback is constructive. Thanks! read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - Kale salad and the expensive burger. - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Very nice atmosphere and staff. The burger and fries were fine but for the price they'd better be. The other 2 entrees were well presented and tasty but on the smaller side with Manhattan prices. No bread available either. Two in our party were looking for fast food when we left. read more

If I could have given no stars I would!! My husband and I are fairly new to the area. We wanted to try Flatiron but believe me not worth the money at all!! They price items as if they are a five star restaurant they are surely not! My husband had a pork ribeye and it was mostly fat and almost undercooked. One of his sides was lentils which were undercooked to the point of crunchy! My meal was "roasted chicken " which it was as obviously just baked. They over salted it on the skin. My sides were carrots with peas and Mac and cheese. Which was so basic and you can't substitute any other sides. My carrots were crunchy and not in a good way. The peas looked like they were frozen and had been microwaved. The Mac and cheese might as well been Kraft Mac and cheese from the box which again would have been better. Again everything was over salted and overpriced!! Don't bother! read more

Horrible service !! Got a martini in a scotch glass .. sat on folding chairs .. food was ok asked for medium steak that was well done.. worst trout fish and cheese board ever had .. I honestly never want to write this kind of horrible review but this place is really crap .. Never again.... read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - a glass of water on a table - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

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Understand that this was during Christmas in Davidson which is a very crowded event and I get that. My problems have nothing to do with wait times. We were told an hour to an hour and a half and were seated in less than 30 minutes. Our service was really good, especially considering the crowd. My problem is that we took our children and they ordered off the kids menu. My daughter's cheeseburger was actually just a slider which is not described on the menu. My other daughters got the kids pasta which may have been 20 noodles. My wife and I shared a pork ribeye and a Caesar. I did order an old fashioned but it looked like maybe half a normal pour. I even took out the ice cube to check. This meal for 4 was $109.00. Which would have been fine if we really had ordered for 4 but it was two kid meals that were more like very small appetizers, a shared meal, and the smallest our for a drink I have ever seen!! I don't mind spending that kind of money for a good meal but a dang slider and 20 noodles for my kids, a shared meal, and a half pour drink?? Not again! read more