I ordered the Black Diamond chicken salad and it was poor quality and not as described. It appeared to be chopped chicken and mayonnaise only, mixed together probably moments before as it was not cold, or worse yet, not properly stored. The menus said it had walnuts and there was not a single walnut. The mixture was dumped on top of some limp romaine lettuce that the decaying edges of lettuce that is ready to be thrown out, along with some canned olives. The bread accompaniment was two small baguette sized sluce of half dried out white bread, with no butter. Truly bad. It has a nice patio, and the servers were fine, but the food is not acceptable. read more

We drove up Mt.Lemmon on New Year's Eve to experience the winter wonderland after a storm brought fresh snow, and decided to get lunch. The Iron Door was the only restaurant open on the mountain, and we were so glad it was! They were busy, even though the slopes were closed. Families with cold and wet children looking for a hot meal and a warm place to regroup. The host who checked people in (I am sad that I didn't get his name) handled the crowds like a pro, keeping the atmosphere positive with his witty comments. We were given the standard wait time of 30-45 min, so we walked across to the coffee shop at the ski lifts for a cup to warm us up. 30 minutes later, it was our turn to be seated. The dining area was warm and cozy, with the biggest fireplace I've ever seen, fire roaring. Our server was friendly and quick, and had our orders in and drinks served in no time. My husband and I both decided on the soup and half sandwich, with the soup of the day being Corn Chowder. He got George's Gorge for his sandwich, and I got the Claim Jumper. Here is where the Iron Door really showed their stuff. Our sandwiches were delicious, and the soup was amazing! Everything tasted fresh, homemade and comforting! We opted to get a piece of their specialty pies to go (we were so full!), and the apple with crumble was the perfect dessert once we got home. We were so impressed with everyone who kept things running smoothly on such a busy day. From the host to the servers who helped each other at times, to the guy who kept the fire stoked while we were there. Iron Door, you definitely know what you're doing and we can't wait to visit again! I should mention that I was born and raised in Tucson and this was my first visit to the restaurant. I'm sad that it took me so long to experience this gem! read more

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The Iron Door is across the street from Ski Valley, with view of the slopes from the patio (summer only). When it's easily 30 degrees cooler than Tucson, it's lovely to enjoy the cool breeze and watch hummingbirds flitting about the feeders. If you're planning on eating at a restaurant on the mountain, you'll find your choices limited. All options are expensive and, in my opinion, this is the best one. The service here can be hit and miss, and the food is ok for the price. If you don't eat meat, your choices are limited. My partner has had chili, a salad with no meat, and has split the abundant cheese board with me. Our favorite has been the cheese board, which is plenty for two people. It comes with three types of cheese, oranges, and a bunch of grapes. The best part of the meal is the pie. It is delicious. The mountain berry crumble is our favorite. The pieces are huge, so if you chose a large entree, it's probably wise to share! One more thing - if you're coming with someone using a walker or cane, the entrance is up a hill from the parking lot, and you're at elevation. There is a ramp to the patio deck on the far side. The restroom doors also are very narrow. I'm not sure a wheelchair would fit. read more

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I love our server,she was so accommodating and very friendly. Food is okay,the usual breakfast selections. I like the cabin themed ambiance,really cozy. Tiny restroom,though. We got free tickets to ride the lift for the Ski Valley. Maybe it's something that they do during Spring and summertime. We really had fun! read more

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Very nice restaurant at the top of Mt Lemmon. We had the German sausage with German potato salad and red cabbage. Beautiful views and looks like they have a fireplace for the winter. read more

Iron Door - View from outside - Salad Near Me - Mount Lemmon, Arizona

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Came for breakfast on the weekend. Good enough food for being up on Mt. Lemmon. Sat outside and had the patio to ourself. Our server was friendly and checked on us routinely. It's super beautiful. Great escape from the Tucson heat. Saw so many hummingbirds. The pie was definitely the best part of the meal. read more

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The only place to grab a quick snack while driving the Mount Lemmon. Like everyone else service was slow due to staffing. Menu items were basic. read more

Iron Door - Salad Near Me - Mount Lemmon, Arizona

The food we ate today at the Iron Door restaurant on Mount Lemmon was at best mediocre. The corn bread with honey was tasty. The vegetable soup was far too salty. The vegetables were canned corn, potatoes, some pieces of canned tomatoes, and a few bits of squash. All in all, the soup was forgettable. The mountainberry pie with double crust--the pie apparently is bought from a restaurant supplier--was merely OK. Noah, our waiter, served us well. He was courteous, prompt, and helpful. Ambiance? The outdoor seating on the patio was pleasant. We enjoyed observing the hummingbirds. We had looked forward to eating at the Iron Door today, but we were so disappointed. read more

So, I'm the first to admit this was a weird visit, so my expectations did not align with the reality of this restaurant. We had out-of-town visitors, and the drive up took longer than we had expected. It's a BEAUTIFUL drive and perfect for a get-away-from-the-heat trip. However, we had naively expected breakfast, but we didn't get there until 11:00 and found out that they only serve breakfast on the weekends, and even then they stop serving breakfast at 11:00. Strike one for our guests. They have such amazing views here, but their seating doesn't really take advantage of the views. There are only two windows that look over the valley, and only the two tables closest to them can really see anything. Even the patio overlooks the parking lot and street. Weird. Strike two for our guests. We looked at the lunch menu, and our guests could not find anything they were interested in. Since I had already ordered a Bellini, I needed to eat something so ordered the quesadilla. Which was a bit disappointing. It was pretty flat, and really had no flavor. We ordered a couple of pies to go. Note - the price for the pie includes ice cream, but of course we couldn't take ice cream to go - but no discount for not taking the ice cream. What?? Strike three for our guests. So, my husband and I will return to try things again now that we have a better expectation - the chili looked fabulous, as did some of the sandwiches we saw others eating. But this was a long drive to be that disappointed. read more

Iron Door - Salad Near Me - Mount Lemmon, Arizona

Tolerable overpriced food in and old building. So you're on the mountain, you expect to pay extra. It's a historic sight, the views are great. The food is fuel for the body but nothing special. You come here if you have to, not because you want to. read more

Iron Door - Salad Near Me - Mount Lemmon, Arizona

December 9th. We were in the Tucson area and I decided to take my husband on a scenic drive into the Santa Catalina mountains for a nice lunch in Summerhaven to celebrate his birthday. We were going to go to the Sawmill Restaurant, but it was closed, so the gentleman in the General Store suggested the Iron Door close by. It was perfect. The Lodge interior is rustic and charming, the wait staff smiling and attentive, and we got a table at the edge of the fire pit where a real wood fire was crackling away. It's really a lovely place up in the pines and I'd have given it five stars had the food been a bit better. Actually we saw some loaded baked potatoes go by that looked pretty appetizing, and it could be that drinks and finger food/appetizers might have been a better bet. But we had sandwiches, which came with rather bland sides. My husband had the Claim Jumper beef dip, which was okay. I had the Paydirt, which was not. The supermarket sourdough bread crumbled to pieces in my hands, which made it a mess to try to eat. Rather worse was that the bacon slices on the sandwich had been cooked Lord knows when and were cold and hard, like biting into a piece of stiff, dry cardboard. I had to pull the bacon out of the sandwich and ended up handing it off to the dog who was waiting in the car. No complaints from him. Dessert was much better. We split the Powder Monkey, which was three scoops of vanilla ice cream on a plate of warm cinnamon apples. Very yummy. My husband felt sufficiently celebrated. :) So, four stars largely on ambience. A bit more attention needed on the food. read more

Wow !!! Where do I start besides the quiche was the best quiche I've ever had in my life. I'm Still drooling over thinking about it. This cute little tucked away gem was shown to me by my sister and who escapes here every weekend. The service was great we had a gentleman named Nelson and he was so cute and absolute pleasure and made our dining experience fun and memorable. The free ski lift ticket is an awesome perk too !!! $15 value saved right there. It's warm cozy and inviting the smells had our mouths watering from the parking lot and did not disappoint the spring water was the best tasting water I've ever had. I wished we lived in town because now I'm going to have to take a trip to Tucson just to come eat breakfast here. Give it a try you won't be disappointed I will be trying the biscuits and gravy next. read more

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Have been skiing at Mt Lemmon for years, and decided to finally try the Iron Door. I have a service dog and the manager turned me away because of my dog, saying that I need to "go where we belong" because they don't care for dogs here. Not very inclusive for a liberal city like Tucson. read more

Just have an opportunity to come up to mt.lemmon after the big horn fire. Stop by to have an early lunch in this restaurant. They practice the social distance and safety pretty well. The service and food was good, love most the view and weather. We just wait for 10 minutes to getbthe seat since we came early, but if you come close to the meal time, the wait would be much longer. Seat in the patio, kids love to see those humming bird flying around. My personal favorite is the pie. We order blueberry peach pie with ice cream...delicious!!! read more

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What a nice spot at the top of Mt Lemmon to grab a quick bite. We enjoyed the cooler temps & sitting outside on their patio in the warm sun. While they warned us of being short staffed, everything came out fast & hit the spot. The menu had so many good choices, we'll have to visit again. read more

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We wanted the cheese board but our waitress said it was gonna take too long. Anyways we did ordered with done other items. The zucchini soup was sour and a day old probably since it was over boiled. Will not return to thus place. Their silverware was dirty too! The corn bread, chilli and pies are ok. read more

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Wife and I with a couple of friends stopped in a for beer and some appetizers. Beer was cold and delivered fast as we were thirsty. Ordered the cornbread and honey, loaded baked potato with Chile and the spinach artichoke dip. The four us us enjoyed each and everyone of those items. Could find nothing wrong with anything except we had to leave and drive back down the mountain! Will be back to enjoy this establishment again soon! read more

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Interesting, over priced menu. Chili had too much chili powder. Service was so so. No refill on coffee. No refill on water, even though asked for more water. Was not that busy. Staff was chatting a lot with each other read more

We have dined at the Iron Door several times. Most of the time, it is an enjoyable experience. I don't know if we'll be back after this visit. We sat inside because it was chilly outside. My first complaint was the bugs. We were inundated with gnats. Literally, inundated. Gross. My husband had the salad and it was OK. It's a salad...that's hard to goof up. I had the mac and cheese, which I've had before and a side of their famous cornbread. The mac and cheese tasted like it came out of a box and I didn't even eat half of it. The cornbread was dry and hard. I ate two bites and that was enough for me. There aren't many options on Mt. Lemmon. Because of this experience, we will definitely try one of the other restaurants. Our server was nice and tried to interact with us. I appreciate his personality and kindness. With that being said, he didn't notice that I only ate a few bites of my meal or ask if everything was acceptable. We did attend during Octoberfest and they have been busier than usual. If they were, I would expect that the food would have been "fresher". read more

Much improved since my last visit. I was here in 2003 and vowed to never return. Drove up the mountain with relatives on labor day and found the village packed with visitors. No where to park. We drove on to the ski lift and found ample parking near the Iron Door and decided to give them another try after my 10 years avoidance. They were short staffed causing us to wait 20 minutes before we were seatted. Food selection and quality was much better. Will not wait another ten years to return. read more

Took a drive up to Mt. Lemmon knowing restaurants were limited. One person got the BBQ chicken salad. It was a lovely presentation but unfortunately the only thing BBQ about it was a drizzle of BBQ sauce almost like a dressing. Two people had the chili: it was good and more like a chili soup, but that's because the meat was in chunks versus ground. It had beans in it (so not Texas style) and it had a spicy kick. Our chili eaters liked it. I had a beef and mushroom sandwich topped with crispy onions and a side of aus jus. I enjoyed it and opted for the side salad. Their ranch was really mellow and yummy. We each had a different pie. We would recommend sharing. They were out of ice cream which was supposed to accompany it. That was disappointing as we all agreed the pies would have been better with ice cream. Only a few inside tables have nice views, but the historical feel and natural setting makes the whole place feel special. read more

Took a leisure trip to see the green and feel the cold to Mt. Lemmon. Stopped in at the Iron Door for lunch and it was spectacular. The service was top notch and they were following all the covid precautions. The restaurant was warm and inviting with the smell of fresh cut wood for the fire place. The coffee was hot, strong and plentiful. We tried both of the soups and chili between us. The chili was chunky with a hearty flavor paired with the corn bread that had a crisp top crust that was somewhat sweet that complimented the chili very well. The loaded potato soup was creamy with good chunks of potato, bacon, chives and cheese. Garth's gully is a perfect compliment to the soup beef, green chili and cheese with crispy sourdough. The broccoli cheddar was creamy with smooth broccoli taste and the Jays Chicken complimented it well. The mac-n-cheese with bacon and green chili was warm and tasty a definite must try. If your looking for a day trip with lunch, clean cool air and a view I definitely recommend this! Bonus, ride the ski lift at ski valley across the street for a scenic topper! read more

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Our Mt lemmon stop to re-energize after a peaceful hike! nothing special but not many options around here they have a nice patio for outdoor seating but the patio was completed packed when we arrived so we were forced to sit inside where it was unfortunately STUFFY (it's that summertime heat) --chili: you add your own cheese and onions to customize.. not bad. the chili had a good spiciness & came with cornbread that ended up being overly dry & crumbly --spinach & artichoke dip: also not bad NOTE: If you want breakfast get there before 11am! read more

Breakfast was AMAZING! We had the Hungry man specialty with scrambled eggs white, bacon, sausage, pancakes and fruits, coffee and water. Our waitress Mrs. Mary was phenomenal!!! Definitely will come back!!! Our hosts were also so nice. Love the ambiance at this fancy restaurant and prices are reasonable. read more

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Horrible,the manager acts like drill Sargent.he is very rude.he was screaming at a customer for no good reason. I will never go back again.

I wish I could have given them zero Stars because they didn't deserve a one star review. Twice I have been there and so disappointed in their attitudes that the second time I left before I ordered the food. The first time I went with my dear friend who is handicapped and struggles walking with a walker. There is no handicapped ramp at the front door so she walked up the hill and went to the back door where there is a ramp. Then we went through the restaurant and back to the front where the Host is stationed. He told us that we had to wait outside because we didn't have a reservation. So out we go, walker and all, and waited for approximately 30 minutes. Then we went back inside and waited another 10 minutes for a table. At that time he was very rude and we almost left but I thought that was just a one-time deal about a person having a bad day and it was a weekend with no reservation. So we tried again, number 2 review. We made a reservation several days in advance, on a Thursday for 14 people to sit at an extended table inside the restaurant. When we arrived we were all told to wait outside but" if we had to go to the restroom we could only go two at a time". We didn't need to use the restroom we needed to be seated at our table that we reserved. Mind you, there is no waiting area outside. It is only blacktop and not even shaded. So, we waited outside for about 25 to 30 minutes. Then they called our name and we walked up the stairs inside to the holding area. We were treated like chattel. The greeter or host or manager started counting off people and told the first seven people to follow him. While I was one of the first seven people, my husband wasn't and I repeatedly told him I don't want to be with the first seven people because I want to sit with my husband. So he counted off people again and these seven people followed him outside to a corner area at a small table. They were walked through the restaurant past several empty tables and told to sit outside in the corner. One of the gentlemen in our group felt very disrespected and voiced his opinion...then he walked out. We were treated so disrespectful that all of us decided to leave. Our reservation was not honored. Our request was not honored. We wanted to eat together so we all decided to go someplace else. We ended up at the Mt. Lemmon Lodge that seated us immediately had our orders out to us with in 15 minutes. The iron door should be called the Iron Fist. I gave them two chances. I will never go there again and that was the opinion of all 14 of us. Sorry Iron Door but you didn't deserve our $500 + that we would have spent that afternoon. Being that we all work on Mount Lemmon, it's going to end up being a lot more than $500 that you lost. Due to your disrespectful attitude. We will all take our business elsewhere. read more

Absolutely horrible customer service, the manager was yelling and screaming at a Patron today, I had to walk out, it was not for me!!

Good food! Awesome food, great look outdoors, nice weather.......................................................................... read more

The corn bread has actual corn, sugar crumble on top with a a touch of cinnamon. I would recommend The chowder was good as well read more

This a long overdue review. This is the closest restaurant to the ski lift area - across the street. Since the weather was a fresh of breath air the outside seating was most appropriate. The chili and cornbread was decent. The corn bread was on the dry side. Honey was provided to drizzle over. I was hoping for a moist cornbread and some out of this world chili but I guess it wasn't happening this time. The Gobbler turkey sandwich with a side of pickle was also a run of the mill type of sandwich. Server was nice. Service was a little behind. Live local music was nice to listen to while eating and enjoying the beautiful scenery. read more

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Beautiful location with some great views to enjoy! The food is ok, we got soups and sandwiches. It is on the lighter fare so great option for lunch. Little pricey for the quality of the food (sandwiches were $15 and served with lays chips). Staff was a little slow, but kind. Would come again for the beautiful views and weather! read more

I fell on the uneven top stair going up to the entrance. There are uneven rocks all the way up. Needless to say the food was not worth the $600+ spent getting X-rays to check my fractured elbow. One of the waiters brought me a bag with some ice but other than that no one seemed terribly concerned. I fell flat on my palm trying to break the fall. It's easy to loose your step with the unevenness of the rocks. The food was okay but not worth the eventual cost after doctors treatment and my arm in a sling for 2+ months. Please watch your step on the stairs... read more

This is my vote for best meal on Mt. Lemmon. We went for breakfast on a Sunday in December (before there was any snow) I ordered the Green Chili Quiche (but it wasn't really quiche, it was more of a frittata with no crust.) YUM AND YUM. it was amazingly scrumptious. It came with fruit (2 kinds of melon and some grapes, yeah sure a few of the grapes were rotten (these place don't do a whole lotta business so all is forgiven if they "age" their produce a little.) My man had the cinnamon raisin french toast with bratwurst. Also good, but not as good as mine. My brother and sister-in -aw had a combo breakfast (eggs, toast, meat, potatoes) - I didn't get to taste it - but their potatoes looked awesome - nice and crispy/well done. One of them got a strudel with theirs, it was served after the meal, and we all got a taste. It was a treat! Really pretty fireplace to sit by if you only have a table for 2. read more

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Disappointing to say the least. I'm not entirely surprised that a restaurant would take advantage of the fact that there are less than a few options to eat on Mt. Lemmon. I went yesterday with my family and ordered the Soup and 1/2 sandwich combo. Womp womp. Granted it was a half sandwich, it was just slightly bigger than the cup of au jus. The "sliced" beef was definitely sliced deli meat. The Chili tasted like Hormel Chili. All for the beautiful price of 12 freaking 50. You can honestly go to Baggins even Subway and get a better deal. Our server was great and attentive. Kudos to him. I'd return for drinks, if that. read more

Iron Door - Soup and 1/2 Sandwich Combo. - Salad Near Me - Mount Lemmon, Arizona

This is definitely a hidden gem up in the mountains, about an hour away from Tucson. My husband and I found it quite by accident and apparently they were closing in fifteen minutes but mentioned we could get drinks and/or soup, pies, and so we got all three. The service was great and the soup was so delicious. I got the chorizo and corn soup along with cornbread both of which I enjoyed eating. The view up there is absolutely breathtaking! If you're in Tucson and aren't afraid of heights, go there, the view alone is worth the trip! :) read more

The food was really good & fairly descent in price! Our server (Brian) was friendly & attentive while making great suggestions for what to order. The bathrooms were surprisingly clean and the outside patio made for the perfect lunch with my BFF Rebecca read more

Just ate here for the first time! Had the sliders which were quite tasty! Sat outside on the patio, very nice indeed! Service was quick and efficient! Very friendly and welcoming staff! My waitress was friendly and quite courteous, and knew the specials as well as the beer list from memory! Heard the chili is to die for, and it looked good! Corn bread is HUGE! Definitely worth a stop in when hiking the Mountain! read more

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I love iron door! It's a great stop for food on the top of Mount Lemmon. My favorite is the cornbread and veggie soup. For non-vegeterians, try the chili. You also can't go wrong with the personal sized pies. Those are dangerous and oh so delicious. I always try to stop here when I am at Mount Lemmon. read more

Iron Door - Apple crumble personal pie. Delicious!! - Salad Near Me - Mount Lemmon, Arizona

We came up to Summerhaven today and had lunch at Iron Door. The service was phenomenal, staff was very friendly and helpful. The chicken and wild rice soup, crash and burn sandwich, chili and cornbread were all huge hits. We also enjoyed the Mountain Special and Catalina quesadilla. Such a fun spot with great views, can't wait to return! read more

Iron Door - Cornbread, Catalina Quesadilla, Crash and Burn sandwich, Chili - Salad Near Me - Mount Lemmon, Arizona

Surprisingly great place at the top of Mt. Lemmon. Turkey Reuben on marble rye was outstanding. Had a cup of chili and it also was excellent (note - is very spicy). Menu is mostly sandwiches and salads but they all sounded interesting / good. Iron Door is not a fancy restaurant - definitely has a laid back, casual, mountain cabin vibe. Has huge fireplace that would be nice to sit by on cold day. Great service.... fast and friendly (thank you Jennifer!). Definitely will return. Highly recommend. read more