Wow! What a great experience. We're in town for a couple days visiting friends and took a walking tour of Davidson University. We decided to get something to eat and wondered down Main Street and found the Flatiron. It was about a half hour until they opened so we had to wait a bit. Once inside, the service was great and the food was fantastic. When the chef and sous chefs names are on the menu, you know this is a serious foodie place. Great beer selection and specialty cocktails on the drink menu. I didn't notice that the Caesar Salad had an anchovy dressing before I ordered and asked the server if I could have the dressing on the side. She said it wasn't a heavy anchovy flavor and ended up bringing me both regular dressing and a ranch dressing on the side. She was right, I could barely taste any anchovy! Our party had the roasted chicken, beef stroganoff and Flatiron burger. Chicken looked fabulous and the stroganoff plates were scraped clean ! Might have been a little salty thought. Loved the burger and also had to get a side of the risotto just because it sounded so good. We ended up sharing the risotto. This was a Sunday, late afternoon and when we left the place was really filling up. Definitely worth the stop while in Davidson NC! read more

We came because the menu looked good and they observe COVID-19 safety precautions. This had been noted by another poster We had mussels and salmon, both delicious. The crème brûlée did not disappoint. Christine was very attentive and courteous making sure that our orders came out to our satisfaction. She's a big reason for the 5 Star review. Will be coming back. read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - Bar area - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

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First time checking out this spot tonight- we sat at the bar since we didn't have a reservation. Service at the bar was fantastic! Cocktails were awesome- we had a classic dirty martini and the black Manhattan- both yummy! Tried the mussels, burger and Bibb salad. Everything we had was so good. They sent out a complimentary bread pudding dessert and it was crazy good. We'll be back soon! read more

Came in for lunch. This is not the place if a patron is more a keto or carnivore way of eating. A plain hamburger and a slice of cheese was $22. Regular menu was very limited and pricey. I'm from California, so I am used to high prices. The prices her and the service is not as good as I've had in Charlotte. My lunch was appetizer deviled eggs (2 orders). One order was $8. Server seemed uninterested in my dietary issues. I will not be returning again. read more

As a food snob from LA we have had a hard time finding (what we deem) to be consistent and good food in the LKN area. These folks make their food with love and every bite of everything I have ever tried here has been fantastic. When I'm intrigued by a menu, I'll go for a couple apps/shareables rather than just an entree, which is how I decided to go. They had a fava bean/summer pea/farro salad that was soooo in sync with the late summer season, and it was amazing full of fresh herbs. Also had blue crab hushpuppies (they were like little crab cake balls), with a great spicy sauce, and wings (came with a ridiculously yummy homemade dill ranch), but the actual wings were "pretty good", sauce was a bit sweet for my liking on those with no kick. The missus had the salmon entree that came on a risotto with a mushroom broth. Super moist and flavorful, seasoned and cooked perfectly. My daughter had the sliders that came with an insane bacon jam. Generous portion, delicious, charred burger patty and the bacon jam just put it over the top. Our last time there we had the salmon bruschetta and a brussels sprout salad that I've worked hard to duplicate at home, all were awesome. Great Job!! We will definitely be back! read more

Food and service were both great! Their truffle fries are the best in town! Definitely recommend the red velvet cake too! read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - Red velvet cake - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Great service, extremely friendly. We chose to order one of everything from the appetizer menu and nothing was left for a table of four. So delicious! Draft beers were half price on the Tuesday that we ate there. Nice views of quaint Davidson neighborhood. Will definitely go back again. read more

As a Davidson restaurant, this is my favorite place to bring friends. The food is always perfect as is the service! It is easy to make reservations too! read more

Love this place. Food is great. Cocktails are lovely. Staff makes the dining experience a joy. My go-to place when I have out of town guests- or I'm just hungry! read more

If you like small portions at high prices, this is your place. We had been here one time before and decided to give it another shot, but disappointed once again. We ordered the $17 charcuterie board as an appetizer. Literally there were 4 slices of meat and 2 small pieces of cheese and burnt bread. Then for our entrees, my daughter ordered grilled cheese.. it was literally 2 hamburger bun tops turned upside down with a piece of melted cheese between them.. not at all grilled. My husband's salmon was the smallest piece of fish I had ever seen served at a restaurant. We had to stop at chic-fil-a after just so we could get a full stomach. read more

Portion sizes are WAY too small. Ordered the Pork Chop to go - $26 and literally got 2 tablespoons worth of the sides (grits and Brussels sprouts). The flavor was delicious and pork chop was great too. The side dishes were great but extremely lacking in size for that price. We have eaten in and were equally unimpressed with the portions for the amount of money. Pretty disappointed. read more

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

Tuesday night live music advertised by the artist on instagram and advertised in the restaurant on their tables. I spoke with the restaurant on three separate occasions to reserve and confirm a reserved table for 7 specifically placed "near the music". Was assured not a problem! Upon arrival the music was deemed a "private event" and was shut off by curtains with only guests from a guest list admitted. We couldn't have been seated further from the music on top of that. It was especially disappointing as we have followed these artist for years and I brought my grandkids to see them and even postponed an out of town trip by a day myself. I asked to speak with the owner and was told "he doesn't really do client relations", well that's obvious! We should have left at that point but stayed for dinner and spent $250 anyway, waiter got a 40% tip also as I didn't realize they add 20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more, your welcome! read more

I went on Saturday evening and had a burger and it was cold. Even though I ordered it medium I expected it to be hot and something wasn't right. Maybe it was precooked by the kitchen and then reheated but the burger just wasn't warm like you'd expect coming off a grill. The cheese was barely melted and for $26 for burger and fries I expect a lot better. read more

As frequent customers, Flatiron consistently serves up delicious food and drinks which keeps us coming back week after week, year after year. Chef Bill and his team are tuned in to the freshest local produce around and they are creative and adventurous each week. A fairly recent addition to the appetizers is bruschetta. It is a must-have, and you'll want to order a second round! Flatiron has a relaxed and fun atmosphere, with professional service and great food. read more

Smashed the burger. Solid 10/10. Medium rare for extra juiciness. Fries a bit salty, but use mayo to accentuate the tastiness. Overall enjoyable elevator music, and icy cold water. Will return. read more

Great food and cocktails. We've been twice and both experiences were great. Excellent service even sitting outside. Always busy. Make a reservation for best seating. read more

Dinner with my family was a culinary experience! We thoroughly enjoyed everything from to truffle clouds to roasted veggies to pudding! The staff is amazing. The dining area and restrooms were clean. No lot, just street parking, which was pretty easy to find. I would go again in a beat!! read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - The bar - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Disappointed that the Kobe burger was so undercooked. Ordered medium & it was very bloody. Sweet potato fries were excellent. Salmon: average. Risotto was very good. For the prices, I expected higher quality. I could not eat burger the way it was cooked. Waitress offered to have it cooked longer, but I wasn't interested. I just wanted to eat the same time as my partner. read more

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

We came here on a weekend getaway (day trip) as we are new here and had not visited Davidson yet. After walking around the town a bit during a weekend fair, we found this place for lunch. Entrees were plentiful to choose from. We settled on a chicken salad (spouse) or sandwich (me) and it was delightful. Food was very tasty. The restaurant also had some local micro brews, which is always a fan favorite to me. Definitely a gem in the midst of a busy college town. The restaurant is worth another visit to try more items on the menu the next time we are up from Charlotte! read more

We went to Flatiron for NYE dinner. We started off with deviled eggs which were just ok. They could have maybe added a touch of vinegar to give them a bit more taste and I could have done without the fish eggs on top. Salads were very tasty and fresh. I had the gnocchi which was recommended by our server and she did not steer me wrong. It was fantastic! Service was very good and we will be back there to dine again in the near future. read more

Needed to find a place for lunch on our way to SC and ended up in Davidson. Our first choice was packed so grabbed lunch at Flatiron. Food was super quick and the portions were massive. Fish and chips were great, sliders ok, chicken sandwich I was told super and Kale salad good but messed up and forgot to say dressing on the side. It was over dressed. Had a cocktail and beer which were good and local. Overall a solid American bar lunch bet. read more

While they are pretty pricey, the food and the service is great! They offered crayons to my daughter. The drinks were awesome. We actually didn't mind paying a little extra because it was worth it. Oh and try the sliders! read more

We came here with our mother-in-law to check out the food and everything. I had this fish and it was tender and perfectly seasoned. My husband had the steak, which he states was cooked to perfection. My mother in law had the chicken and said that it was very good and she enjoyed it. This place is more upscale, which is nice to have in the area. That means it gets packed pretty quickly. We did not have reservations (I highly recommend you get them in advance), so we sat in the bar area. It was fine, but very busy with people drinking and socializing what appeared to be after work. There is nothing wrong with that. We just wish we made reservations to enjoy conversation with each other. I would love to come back here in the future! read more

Newly opened so I suppose they are due some grace but... With an Exec Chef and part-owner with deep roots into the Sonoma restaurants group, I have to say that our meal was officially underwhelming. Especially when you also consider the 45+ minute wait and the prices. Pluses... The beer selection and attentiveness of the staff at the bar. Even the guy who had just started that day was on top of things enough to go check on the status of our reservation when he recognized how long we had been sitting at the bar. Also, our waiter was appropriately balanced in his attentiveness and absences which was appreciated. Minuses.... Where to start.... When they came to us the first time for a seat, the hostess pointed us to the two-top about 4 feet behind our seats at the bar. If we had wanted to eat "in" the bar, that was already an option since we had been sitting there for 45 minutes. We politely declined the table and were told it would be another 30 minutes. While a little absurd, it was fine because we were enjoying ourselves and the bar staff. The wait turned out to be less than 10 for a four-top in the main dining room. We ordered two items from their small plates menu, Smoked trout on a spinach salad with cashews and a vinaigrette and the Grilled Calamari with pepperocinis and another vinaigrette-ish dressing. Both were SO bland. The trout had no smoke flavor whatsoever, the vinaigrette was under-seasoned and in very short supply. At least the spinach was fresh. The Calamari were all but tasteless unless you loaded the tubes up with the hot pepper mix. Again the dressing it was on top of was similarly flat and they made the worst sin you can make with calamari. Over-cooking. Needless to say, it was on the chewy side. For an entree, we split their signature Waygu Flatiron with a fingerling/asparagus/mayonnaise type salad on top and some wilited spinach on the bottom. The steak was plentiful, correctly cooked and sliced thinly but again, lacked flavor as did the "ale-jus" which might as well have been brown colored water on the bottom of the plate for all the taste it had. We will not be returning until we hear from trusted friends that both the front and the back of the house are under-control and delivering the quality we would expect. Compare this to a place like 131 Main who we also visited their first week open in Huntersville and Flat Iron comes up woefully short in all regards. read more

First time here. Always seems busy so either must be good or just looks that way. Love the arrangement with the bar in the center and open directly to the kitchen. Hoping for a decent cocktail, I'd stay away from the proseco + bourbon concoction and just order a real whiskey drink. However their Paloma is a close second place mezcal cocktail to Kindred's version up the road. My review comes from the bar which seems like the place to sit whereas the hostesses have no concept of time and said the wait would be an hour for a table. Bar staff was super helpful with our order and very attentive which automatically biases my score at any place. We ordered the duck breast and a steak with a salad. Definitely fresh and the steak was actually grilled, which added great flavor to every bite. While this place isn't heaven on earth, the food and drinks at the bar will certainly help grease the wheels to get your night off to a good start. read more

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

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We stopped in for a couple beers and a snack while in town for the weekend--what a great bar. Impressive craft beer selection including delicious local stuff (NoDa) as well as a wide range from across the country (Founders, Anderson Valley, Left Hand, Ommegang). We also ordered the calamari "fries," which were unlike any calamari I've had before. Fresh, fried, and salty with some okra on the side=top notch bar food. Service was friendly and quick, and the prices were right. Not the best spot to come watch a game because the tvs are at an odd angle for viewing high up on one of the walls, but on the other hand they were there for a score check-in without being obtrusive/distracting. Would gladly come back again and try some more of the food, seemed very promising. read more

Can a restaurant be delightful and underwhelming at the same time? I received a gift card for Flat Iron for my birthday (even though I'm a vegetarian)... Other than a few of the appetizers and a couple small salads the menu didn't have a single vegetarian item. However, to my delight, the website boasted a dinner menu "featuring nightly seafood, vegetarian, and steak specials"... This was NOT the case. The only special was seafood. Now I'm stuck with a salad, BUGGER OFF. So, considering the name of the restaurant denotes that it serves a wide selection of beer I asked our server what they had a tap that was or similar to a hefeweizen. Not only did he seem perplexed by my question, but open scouring the drink menu there wasn't a single thing. UGH. I settled for a pale Belgium. The only other thing I was looking forward to was the appetizers. I had two items I picked out online that I was lusting over on the way there. To my dismay, there were out of the Pretzels with White Cheddar Fondue. COME ON. So we ordered the Goat Cheese Bake (as planned) and the Tap-house Fries (impromptu). Happily, they were both really, really yum-o. The waiter was accommodating and let me build my own salad since I didn't like the only 2 veggie-friendly salad menu listings. The salad was good, but some of the greens weren't very fresh (off putting). On the other hand, my omnivorous boyfriend ordered the Double R Ranch Rib-eye and was basically on CLOUD 9. We had the raspberry cheesecake for dessert, which had a great texture and flavor. In regards to atmosphere, the interior of Flat Iron is really charming. Hardwood floors, industrial fixtures and accents. With a quirky, unconventional layout. The hostesses and server were very nice. I probably won't make the trek back out here until they add more consistent veg friendly menu items. read more

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Drove from Mooresville to Davidson to expand our takeout options and support a local business. Called ahead to place the order and one of the entrees was the vegan entree, which sounded like a good option. After we got home with our takeout order, the vegan entree we paid $18 for consisted of grilled mushrooms and sugar snap peas - how can this be considered an entree and how can you justify charging $18??!! Other meals were okay but small and we were all still hungry. Overpriced and underwhelming for what you get. Not worth the out-of-the way drive. read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - Vegan entree - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

I started with a glass of Malbec and their fried green Napoleon: salty fried green tomatoes, sautéed spinach, sweet bits of corn, and bacon atop a dollop of warm, creamy goat cheese (a hearty serving for a mere $8). The green curry coconut mussels were great and well-priced. For our first entrée, we split the seared diver scallops: four good-sized scallops served with risotto-style sweet potatoes, warm heirloom tomato, and orange beurre blanc over arugula ($29). The risotto-style sweet potatoes were unlike anything I'd ever had before-I actually had to double check the menu to be certain the sweet, creamy cubes weren't some sort of foreign-shaped grain. Delicious. Given the restaurant's name, I felt obliged to order some beef. The Wagyu flat iron was the most tender, buttery steak I've had in Charlotte. Can't wait to go back! read more

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While the menu is a little small, the food is good and the prices are very good. They have a beautiful bar in the center of the restaurant. There are large windows which help with natural light. The servers are all very friendly and knowledgable about the menu. None of the appetizers really sounded unique. We decided to start with a cup of the soup of the day, which was lobster bisque. We enjoyed it, but I wished they served it with some bread or croutons. I went with the salmon over barley and spinach for lunch. You get a pretty big serving size for the price, so I was happy about that. My husband ordered the Philly Cheesesteak with sweet potato fries. I actually felt like it was odd to see a Philly Cheesesteak on the menu, as this place seems a little fancier, but it was good, nonetheless. I'd love to know if the sweet potato fries are handcut, because they did seem frozen. Flatiron does use produce and meats from many local farms, which is very respectable. They do one special each day of the week, which is a good deal and very cost efficient. I would definitely come back for lunch or dinner. They also have an impressive wine and cocktail menu. read more

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My husband and I live close to Main St in Davidson, but had never tried this restaurant before. We popped in before the Friday evening rush, and we were dressed very casually, so we chose to sit at a high top in the bar. Our server was great--making us feel special and welcome (despite our cut offs and tees!) we ordered the pork belly wraps, but before they arrived, our server brought us a surprise, the deviled eggs, which have maple syrup in them--a nice gesture for newbies from the chef! The eggs were delicious and different in a good way. Next we devoured the pork belly which was seared perfectly and had cilantro and mild jalapeño--yum. Our entrees were a daily special, seared scallops on a parsnip purée with the most delicious sautéed mushrooms, and sugar snap peas. My husband and I both agreed we have never had better scallops. Seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection, the scallops were light and moist inside, melt in your mouth good! We ended our short date by sharing the bread pudding, which was amazing. The server made great meal suggestions, and she was attentive and friendly. The chef checked on us multiple times, which I thought was so classy! We will definitely be back! read more

Met up with some friends from dinner and went over to Flatiron. Cool place in Davidson to eat and hang out. Our group ordered the Braised Short Ribs, Trout and Pork Chop. Everyone tried all of the dishes. Pork Chop and it was really good. Cooked just right (still juicy). Served with collards and cheddar grits. Everything complemented each other and would highly recommend. Braised Beef Short Ribs- A nice piece of boneless beef that was cooked very well. It is served with Red Mashed Potatoes and red wine sauce. Again would highly recommend. Mountain Trout - again like the other dishes this was prepared very well. This came with a purple sweet potato purée. All in all the meals were very good and would highly recommend Flat Iron. read more

FlatIron Kitchen & Taphouse - Heritage Pork Chop. - New American Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

I hate to give a 1 star becasue the food was delicious, but the quantity for the price was horrible. I got the shrimp and grits which I get at almost ever restaurant we go, 5 shrimp and no sausage for $27.00? My daughter's boyfriend got the pork and it had some type of yellow sauce and beans? Where is the potato and veggie? It's a shame I had to come home and whip up some more food because we were all still hungry even after spending 120.00. Crazy! We've been there many times in the past but this will be our last. read more

Love this place. The ambiance, the food and the staff are fantastic. It's a great date night location as well as a chill place to eat with the family. I've never left Flatiron hungry or disappointed. read more

We had such a wonderful meal!! Everything was prepared so well we just kept saying "wow this is so good!" The people here are so nice friendly and knowledgeable they made my husbands birthday dinner very relaxing and enjoyable. We are already talking about when we are going back! read more

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Came here tonight when the restaurant was not busy. Did not receive service for 35 minutes. Menu and atmosphere looked good but management must not be good or aware. Will not be back unfortunately read more

Good wine selection, California or Spain. Wine by the glass varies from $9 to $12. Good local beer selection. I always go for local brews only. So here you can choose from local breweries. read more

Very few restaurants were open in New Year's Day but FlatIron was one of them! I'm astonished by the average rating of this place because we enjoyed our dining experience! Aside from being lucky and finding this place despite most places on Main Street being closed, we enjoyed great waiting service and excellent food. FlatIron for lunch feels a bit like a casual, trendy spot. Wide variety of beer, wine, and spirits. Fish & Chips ($14) - Surprised to see this lunch option as a starter but *shrug*! To each their own, I guess. Even if it was listed as a starter, I wasn't planning to share! The haddock was cooked well: thinly crispy on the outside, yet fresh and moist on the inside. The haddock wasn't oily either. The sauce on the side was different in a good way - not the traditional tartar sauce that comes with fish and chips. Perfect French fries. read more

the food was so good i had salmon and i couldn't help myself but to scarf it down it was so good and the servers are very alert and good at their job! read more

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

Flatiron tends to be overlooked compared to its hip competitor up the street, yet the cuisine and service here are as good if not better. In fact, the menu and specials include outstanding dishes on par with the best of fine dining. Wine, beer, and hard cider offerings are excellent. I hope that as the restaurant and hospitality sector recover, Flatiron upgrades some of its tables and chairs to be more comfortable, but that is quite minor compared to the consistently excellent dining and experiences to be enjoyed there! read more