While visiting Ashland, VA during our layover drive up north, we stopped in to the Ironhorse restaurant for dinner. Cute place, friendly staff and the food was so good. We tried the Caesar salad, wedge salad, short ribs with mashed and Wally's meatloaf. Meatloaf wasn't the favorite but everything else was delish. So glad Olive and Ash closed their kitchen at 9:00, their loss-our gain. Ironhorse was across the street. #charlestonfoodandwine #charlestonfoodie #ironhorse_restaurant read more

Great place to meet friends for cocktails and a bite. Enjoy outdoor seating when the weather is nice

I only tried the "truffle" fries as there was a very limited menu (no on-line warnings-very disappointing). They were avg fries w sprinkled, meh. The aïoli dipping sauce gave the only flavor. The chardonnay was crisp and tasted fresh. My waiter was accommodating. The ambiance is what was most important that day. In the shade and very relaxing. I'll call to confirm a full menu next time, I will try again. read more

Iron Horse Restaurant - Chardonnay & Fries. - New American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

I went there on Ashlabd train day with plenty of skepticism. They do not have large selection, only one page front and back including the back page only for drinks. Which I actually liked. I had Iron Horse Pan Seared Scallop with mashed Cauliflower My friend had Pan Roasted Scottish Salmon w Risotto. Both came out super tasty. I had Stawbwrry Mojito and my friend ordered Jalapeño Margarita. Both of them were amazing. If I ever go back, that will be for Jalapino Margarita which I had only a few sip only. It was not from frozen margarita, which I often taste in many places. Service was great! On top of everything, it is just besides the train track, a nice place to have food and watch the trains coming and going. Good for the kids, good for the Richmonders to show off the visitors, guests from other cities. I would suggest to book place ahead to seat out side or to get windowview. read more

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A surprisingly good find right by the train station in Ashland. The inside feels like a traditional bar with a local train theme to it. Service was excellent throughout. I went with grilled chicken sandwich which was actually one of the better ones I've ever had- good topping and great seasoning. My daughter went with the beer house pretzel- a huge pretzel with a side of cheese sauce, that she loved. The homemade chips were excellent too. It was a great lunch stop off 95. read more

Service is excellent Food is delicious Ambiance of a dimly lit dimly lit dining room was excellent and was beautifully done. I will be back. read more

The soup was cold. The food was good but thought it was overpriced. We love this place but was a little disappointed that the food was just ok for the price. read more

Food - 3.5 service - 4.5 ambiance - 4 This is one of the nicer restaurants in Ashland. I have been there twice now when I am in the area. The food is always better than you would think, but not great. The price is reasonable for what you get. For Ashland standards it's probably a 4 and I would go again if I am there. But if this restaurant were in dc area I would not go again. read more

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I have dined at the Iron Horse on numerous occasions. The food has always been good. On New Years Eve we ordered off a limited menu and totally enjoyed the fried oysters and crab soup. Tonight, the night before Valentine's Day, we arrived to unexpectedly find another limited menu. The entree choices were not appealing so I ordered a salad and crab soup. The salad was ok but had very little dressing. The crab soup was not at all like what they had served on Bew Years. It was thin and had very little crab. It was the worse meal I've had in a long time. Definitely not what I was expecting. It'll be awhike before I go back. read more

Its hard to get a grip on this place. Terrific location for train fans, right next to the train station. Outside seating seems popular with customers, but we chose to sit indoors. After major negotiations between 2 employees over where to seat us in a mostly empty dining area we are seated. Our waiter took drink orders, which the drinks were ok. Ordered a steak and meatloaf. STEAK WAS TOUGH and the meatloaf was just not great. I failed to mention the meatloaf was ice cold. Did I say the steak was tough? It was damn near inedible. Plus I didn't get a steak knife. Also this dinner took nearly an hour and forty five minutes. Don't go if you are in a hurry. read more

We enjoy Iron Horse as it's always predictably good. Service is excellent and the dining room is not noisy but easy to visit with friends. Selection is plentiful and so are the amounts of food they bring you. read more

I ordered the chicken club sandwich and it was far exceeded my expectations. As this is a grilled chicken breast that was wonderfully cooked and I really enjoyed the sandwich. And I got a sweet tea but they didn't refill my tea. As an advertiser, we got the jumbo soft pretzel, and it was amazing. We also ordered the black bean quesadilla and it was marginal. read more

Visited while passing through town. Started off with a bang, the one thing that appealed to me they were out of? Go figure , so I tried to adapt and work out a meal then I was told no subscriptions ? Really, after you ran out of my selection you couldn't swap green beans for collards? WTH ? The restaurant was cute and appeared clean ! We are glad we are just passing through, we went to another restaurant after we were denied any options on meals. Remember-the paying customer is ALWAYS RIGHT! Spent my money elsewhere! read more

I have been a customer and fan of the Iron Horse Restaurant in Ashland for years. The food has not always been great but it is great more often than not. Went last night and the food was great. What was not great and seemingly bizarre was the service. We arrived to a less than half full place. There were four tables of clients indoors and more outside. The Hosts took five minutes to figure the assigned table. There were three other occupied tables indoors! The waitress took another 10 minutes to greet us. She delivered to us two glasses of warm water, the couple ice cubes melted by the time I took a sip. It literally was like luke warm hot tea I ordered ice tea to drink. And, yes, was hot. Ice melted. The waitress delivered bread to her other table of patrons. We had to ask. We received bread and butter. No plates of any kind to place the bread. I literally put a slice on the table. Did no good. The food was great and we love the ambiance. But, you guys have to fix the service. Just a little attention to detail would measurably build your reputation. We will, of course, return but thought I would mention this easy fix read more

Well, that was a disappointment! We had reservations for 6:30 on Saturday 3/7 and were seated right away. Our server greeted us and brought us drinks. We ordered entrees. And then we waited. And I ordered another drink. Our entrees were served about 40 minutes after we were seated. The Rib Eye was hot and cooked correctly, a large portion was fat though. The whipped potatoes tasted like instant. Need more milk & butter. The Scallops were beautifully seared...and barely warm. My husband was half done with his steak by the time we got the server's attention. I apologized, but I was sending the Scallops back because they weren't even warm. I waited. When my original plate came back, same Scallops and sides as I sent back, the Scallops were again not hot. I sent the plate back again and said I wanted a new plate for food. By the time it came back the third time, my husband was done eating, the Scallops and sides were the exact ones I sent back despite requesting new food. And I ate the Scallops, because now over one hour since we sat down I was hungry. Our server said she would find a manager and request a discount due to my problems with the food. She ended us bringing us our bill. No discount?! No, she couldn't find a manager. Disappointed. One - no Managers on site in front or back of the house on a Saturday night at 7pm?! Two - employees should be empowered to offer discounts if their customers have a problem with service or food. Three - servers shouldn't have tables both inside and outside...it's harder on them and customers are left waiting and looking for their server. Won't be back. read more

Their FOOD, y'all. First of all, I was a bit skeptical about their duck because the only duck I've had is the Asian style way and you know, once you go that route, it's hard to go any other way. But I went on a limb and ordered their duck. Guys, it was FABULOUS. The duck was tender, and juicy, and cooked just right, while the sauce and the mushrooms deepened the savory taste if the duck meat. The risotto was not cooked as well - it was still slightly hard so I left most of it on my plate. I's recommend changing the risotto out for a plantain based dish. It would soften the duck but provide a little sweetness to the dish that I think it lacks. They also had a sweet potato soup that was delicious and I loved that they offered it. Service was great - for a large party, they did ok and we had no direct complaints. The view was nice and we loved seeing the train pass a couple of times too! 10/10 recommend, especially when you can bring kids so they can watch a train through the glass. read more

Iron Horse Restaurant - House brined duck breast with mushrooms and risotto - New American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

The food is bland. No flavor, no seasoning: hamburger extremely overcooked and was more like a hockey puck fries had no seasoning, grits -- no seasoning, the pretzel had too much salt but the sauces were not good either. Atmosphere is fine. Waiter was nice. Food just did not live up to the price. Dog friendly outside. The area is quaint and near a college, read more

Another Ashland gem, that's locally owned and operated. This is a great spot to dine in a festive atmosphere with a great staff. They're knowledgeable about the food and the bartenders are great at concocting interesting drinks. I love the boneless short rib dish and my husband loves the pumpkin ravioli. It's the most upscale dining we've experienced in Ashland with an accessible, yet high end menu. They do have burgers and delicious truffle fries and lots more. A great part of dining here is its right on the train tracks, good people watching and eating on the patio is the best. Good local live music too. Highly recommended! read more

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Our 1995 Randolph-Macon College women's soccer team was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame. The night before the ceremony, Rusty, owner of the Iron Horse, created a truly memorable experience for our team. The food and drinks were outstanding, and the service was excellent. We had fond memories of the Iron Horse from 30 years ago, and it was wonderful to see that it was every bit as special as we remembered. read more

Was seated with great service by the hostess and waited with great convenience by the waitress. However overheard a man in the kitchen yelling, and it sounded like harassing some of the female staff. Won't be back. It's the 2nd or 3rd instance I've heard the same person in the back being inappropriate with female work personnel. Sucks a nice establishment is employing this type of worker, and letting it slide. read more

Went to dinner with a few friends. Truffle fries and hangar steak special were great. Server was very friendly and efficient. A bit of a long wait on the apps but overall fantastic experience. read more

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Great food and service! The atmosphere was great. We sat outside nice downtown area. Soft lit lights. Great for a date or time with friends!

The blood orange wheat beer was the best beer I've tasted this side of the Atlantic. We had truffle fries, which were mild but very nice. Waiter was great but kitchen couldn't keep up, and with maybe 1/4 of the tables empty, our food still took an hour from order to table. Do not come here before a show at the Ashland Theatre as you'll miss what you came to see. If you have all evening to eat, you'll be fine, and the food is very good. Noisy environment makes conversations difficult, which is why people reserve the outdoor tables. Don't expect explosions of flavor, as the recipes here are more delicate, but tasty. read more

Went for dinner before going to the theater to see a show. This place was absolutely packed. I ordered the filet mignon and it was amazing. Cooked perfectly to how i requested it. Service was good, even though they were crazy busy. The waitress was on top of everything. We had a couple special request with our order. My dinner mate was a vegetarian lol and no issues at all. After a bit, we let the waitress know that we had to get going to the show and she made sure that we were out in the time we needed. Would definitely recommend this place. Just know it might be super busy when you go. read more

I highly recommend planning ahead and make a reservation. The wait when we arrived was 45 min. But, we had a reservation so we were seated right away. The food did take a little bit to come out. Nothing that was their fault. They had a lot going on. But, our waiter brought out fries for free while we waited. We are patient and understanding so we did not notice the long wait at all. But, once the food arrived it was worth the wait. My salmon was pan seared to perfection. I'd get it over the mashed potatoes instead of the cauliflower risotto instead. Everyone else's meals looked and smelled delicious. My husband enjoyed the muscles. All the burgers looked like they had good buns. Charlie was our waiter. From start to finish he was amazing. He went above and beyond the entire time we were there. I will definitely return especially since they take a reservation. Very easy to plan around. read more

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The reservation process was very easy. The staff was very friendly as we entered. We were seated quickly. A very relaxed atmosphere with excellent food. A very nice bar that is separated so it doesn't disturb the restaurant guests. The bar is crowded every time we have been. The food has been consistently good over many visits. It's situated in an adorable town. I love seeing the trains go by. A couple menu items were unavailable which was disappointing. A great restaurant worth a drive. read more

Iron Horse Restaurant - Fried oysters - New American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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I'll start off with a good thing the muscles were excellent the only reason I gave it two stars the service was horrific the shrimp and grits were cold when they were served to us and I ordered a ribeye but got some kind of strip or flying kind of steak with a bunch of sauce to cover it up it was cold and the most chewy steak I've ever had in my life absolutely no marbling whatsoever and no way was it a ribeye I will not be going back read more

The good: next to train tracks and lots of trains going by, spacious building.seated fast. The manager did take the burger off the bill and was nice about it. The bad: after the initial seating we didn't see the waitress again until we asked someone to find her 30 min later for a refill. Another 25 min later we asked where our food was.. we only ordered 2 sandwiches. Magically they appeared .. while we were asking...room temperature .. cheese no longer melted...along with a burger not cooked well done and green beans with absolutely no seasoning We waited another 10 min for a replacement burger. A quick lunch stop turned into to over two hours of the day..we are big foodies.. we wont come back. Cute spot tho. read more

My husband and I had such a great experience at The Iron Horse! The environment was pleasant and relaxing. Our waitress Jessica was amazing and the food was delicious! The Beet salad with blackened chicken was the best! The chicken was so tender and well seasoned. My husband's burger was medium well and cooked perfectly! We are definitely going back! Thanks for such a great experience! ~T.E. Harrison read more

My husband and I were passing through on a 7-hr drive home with our baby and looking for a place to take a break and have a quick dinner. They were kind enough to accommodate us even though we didn't have a reservation. The black bean soup was delicious. The holiday decor was charming and cozy. Everyone was friendly. We would definitely return for a larger meal next time we're in the area, because everything coming out of the kitchen looked great. read more

Having just relocated to near Ashland, I had heard people talking about this place. So, 3 of us made reservations for a dinner at 7 pm. There is plenty of parking nearby that is free. Ashland does a great job providing parking! We were seated right when we arrived which was nice and our waitress was very pleasant. We ordered a few craft beers and a glass of wine. We also got a pretzel appetizer. For main entrees, we had the pork chop, meatloaf special and a grilled chicken dish. The menu was more limited than I had expected but it provided some variety. The food was a 3 like the rating. The porkchops was decent but was at $27. My wife had the chicken and did not care for it all. I had the meatloaf and I thought it was pretty good. Another comment on the place- I dont know if it is always like this but it was VERY LOUD in there that night. We could hardly hear each other at the table. One pretty cool thing is that an active rail track goes right in front of it.. so if you are interested in trains at all, get an outside table and enjoy the sights and sounds of the trains as they go by. read more

Iron Horse Restaurant - Inside area - New American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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We arrived at 7:30 and were seated immediately. Served took our drink order and food order (fried oysters and a cheeseburger) promptly. We watched other patrons get seated after us ... our server checked on us once to ask if we needed anything else to drink and said our food would be coming out "really soon". That was at 8:00. We watched other tables receive their food (more involved than a cheeseburger!) before us. At 8:25 our server brought us some bread and butter again saying "your food will be right out. We left. This was a horrible experience and I hope other patrons get better service. I spoke with the host before leaving and he just shrugged and said, "I'm so sorry". Five Guys received our business tonight. read more

Outstanding service in a beautiful space right next to the train station! The food was top notch (as were the double pour bourbons). The pecan-crusted chili chicken was the so tender and flavorful (the star of night). The hanger steak and crab-stuffed mahi-mahi were fantastic. Will definitely be back! read more

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The floor was sticky when we walked in and I hate a sticky floor but the food and service made up for it, both were great. I had the salmon and it was so good, but the best part was the sides were as good as the salmon, I could've eaten a bucket full and it was low carb so bonus. It did get loud as it filled up so it was a little difficult to have a conversation. read more

Located in the historic section of ashland, Virginia. This eatery is very close to the train tracks as well as the train station. It features indoor and outdoor dining. Indoors there's both a dining room and a bar with dining available in the bar. Because the bar itself is raised, it does not impose on the diners who choose bar seating. In fact the bar seating may be the best in the house due to proximity to large windows. We stopped in for lunch on a weekday and were promptly seated. Our server did a superb job and had a great knowledge of the menu and was able to suggest pairings. He was always available when needed but never obtrusive. The kitchen was a little slow but nothing to be annoyed about. Not an extensive menu but there was probably something for everyone. We tried the watermelon gazpacho with a house salad as well as the pulled chicken barbecue and a club sandwich. The homemade coleslaw was a little bit vinegary but still not bad. Prices were reasonable and I thought the restaurant was a good value. read more

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The menu at the restaurant offers much less than the website. 6 of us went there because the website menu offering dishes that we were looking forward to dine. I ordered wedge salad and a bow of soup for starter both come out at the same time? And the soup I have ordered they are out of so our waitress decided for me she brought me a bow of mushrooms soup without letting me know that they're out of what I have ordered.( poorly done) food is ok it's not something that I am coming back for. Overall the place is dark not much of decoration besides the train passes by read more

Cool place. Customer service was great, we just stopped in for a couple drinks. Will come back.

Bland fries, dry sandwich (need more sauce) good service. Our waiter was great! Eclectic menu, interesting options. read more

Iron Horse Restaurant - Pulled pork sandwich with fries, i asked for no coleslaw. - New American Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

Enjoyed dinner at this place outside next to the tracks. Not much diesel smell, no bugs, pleasant weather, reasonably quiet. Had scallops wth cauliflower risotto and brussel sprout shavings which was absolutely divine. Husband said his chicken dish was excellent also. We had desserts of key lime pie and white chocolate raspberry cheesecake that we split so that we could each enjoy half. Those were awesome as well. Didn't feel rushed and service was good. We'll be back! read more

Very nice meal, apps and service. Cool Location and ambiance -will go back again Try the pretzels, salad,... read more