Not our 1st time here and not our last. Every road trip from San Francisco requires a stop over here. FAB hotel next door as well, where we stayed, which I will write up separately. I shall also mention this is a Truck Stop, but not your usual. Before we headed our for our last drive to the Oregon coast, we had breakfast here. Wilma was our server and she was FAB. Everything you would expect from a gal named Wilma. Open 24 hours and breakfast served all day. Funny, engaging and very attentive as we dined on their "Traditional Breakfast" - $14.99 which was HUGE. Which consisted of the following: Two eggs*any style, hash browns, and toast or biscuit, plus bacon, turkey sausage or sausage. Big shout out to Wilma, hope she is your server. We will be back, but next time we shall "split the breakfast", unless you are starving :-) read more

No decaf coffee!!! Now before you judge me, let me explain. I have a heart issue and cannot drink caffeine. So anyways.. other than that the servers Tammy and Wilma are amazing. The site manager served us today and she was fantastic as well! The food was delicious every single time. Please go check it out some time! I mean even the locals love it! read more

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Was door dashing late at night and was really looking forward to the late night mozzarella sticks they usually have in their food warmer. But nope nothing else hot and ready last night. We got them last week late also and since it is the one thing that brings us to Petro. The waitress at the iron skillet said they took it off the menu and we were like "but the mozerella.sticks are the only reason we come here " She said they removed.baked potatoes too which is unfortunate. Please manger bring these items back! And chicken strips.in the food warmer. Not everyone wants to spend.$20 all the time and you are really shooting yourselves in the foot .A read more

This restuarant was super close to the hotel my husband and I were staying in, so that is what brought us here. The menu has a lot of options and they serve breakfast all day. It seems like this is a go-to spot for truckers. We arrived a half hour before closing (we didn't know or we would have ordered our food to-go) and were seated right away. Our server was very pleasant and got us drinks and took our order quickly. I ordered a side of soup (New England Clam Chowder) and a Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Tater Tots. Everything was really tasty. My husband ordered a Grilled Chicken Sandwich with a side salad. His food looked and tasted great too. We ordered a Turkey Club Sandwich to go, which we ate the next day and it was really good! Plenty of parking. There is a convenience store attached to the restaurant that has some cool souvenirs in it. read more

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I tried 1/2 order biscuits and gravy. The best way to describe the so called biscuit was open up an English muffin pour some gravy on it. It was the saddest version of biscuits and gravy I've ever had. read more

I had been driving for 500 miles and was glad to find a place to eat. The waitress was extremely pleasant and the turkey club sandwich was very good. I'd give it 5 stars if I'd tried something cooked. read more

The good was outstanding!! Nice big portion. Tammy was a fabulous server! Friendly and helpful. Ambiance is great.

I am here for a 34 hour break. I went into the restaurant and right off the bat I was greeted by the server. I felt so welcomed. I ordered the Buffalo burger and it was amazing. It look so good and I was so hungry I ate it with out thinking about a picture. Sorry everyone. read more

My husband and I used to come here for lunch. It's a truck stop and it's quick and well done. The servers are consistent and friendly. Breakfast is excellent. The steak and eggs is my go-to. read more

This was a quick pitstop when driving cross-country, and we chose the lunch buffet option for quickness. As far as any hot food from the buffet goes, gross. It was hot and fresh, just had a lot of grease without the flavor. Our server was polite and attentive. Not out of this world but nothing went wrong. The salad bar was unbelievably fresh, especially the cherry tomatoes, which is oftentimes my everything. If it weren't for this I would have been extremely displeased. The server and salad bar are the only reason this restaurant didn't get one star. Next time, if I want something besides salad, I'll go to the gas station next door before eating here again. read more

Came here for dinner after our camping trip got snowed out, we decided to go to a hotel so that we didn't wake up to a collapsed tent. We got into Phoenix at around 9:30 we had been driving looking for a hotel with vacancy for close to an hour. We were starving and literally freezing. This place is open until 11PM which was a wonderful surprise when you are starving, we were also really excited to be able to get breakfast at 10PM. I got the veggie omelet, for a truck stop diner it was pretty damn good. The dude got chicken fried steak and again had no complaints. So it was a win. The service wasn't the greatest but it was close to closing so that is understandable. The Buffet looked questionable at best, but what we ordered from the menu looked way better. They also have a small convienence store inside, they had a terrible razor selection, but if you are in the market for wireless headphones or any type of phone charger, this is the place to go. We left all of our snacks and food at the campsite we abandoned for the evening. I would come back given the need for decent breakfast food while driving through Oregon. read more

Today, I ate at the Iron Skillet because we had a 2 for the price of one coupon from the Medford coupon booklet that was $20.00.The Iron Skillet is a rest stop mixed in with a bakery and restaurant all in one! The menu choice had a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options all within reasonable prices. I was going to choose a food from the menu, but decided on the buffet instead. You can't beat the price of $10.95 for an all you can eat lunch buffet. There is also the option to only eat what's on the salad bar for about $7.00. They had a variety of options steamed cabbage to ribs and the food was hot which is a plus! The beef brisket was my favorite, the meat was tender and had a smoky after taste which was DELICIOUS. I will come back to the Iron Skillet just for the beef brisket. Overall, the food was good and the service made the whole experience more enjoyable. Carol did an excellent job making sure everyone was taken care of. Thank you for the AWESOME hospitality Carol I will definitely be back. read more

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Iron Skillet not only renovated its restaurant with an outdoor theme but enlarged the buffet and has significantly improved its food, if my visit to the buffet Thursday is an example of their regular fare. I had a pepper steak that consisted of bit-sized pieces of steak and bell peppers plus a piece of grilled chicken that was moist and tender. A very solid three stars. But the cake I tried was cloyingly sweet. The service is still friendly and efficient. The truckers' area is now in the old bar and is very classy with animal prints, sculptures and a replica of a Native American canoe hanging form the ceiling. If you are in a hurry; try the buffet--if rates well with Hometown Buffet in Medford. read more

Fried fish was really good (wasn't oily and the crust wasn't overwhelming)... the garlic bread it came with and the tartar sauce: everything was good. [substituted regular fries with home fries: probably wasn't a good decision] Chicken Fried Steak: steak was okay... eggs (asked well done): did them as per request. Sour dough toast was good... hashbrowns: okay. But good service. They had a lunch buffet too, for $10.49... some choices were good... good salad bar, some fruits, regular food did not feel appealing :some fried food, chicken wings, brisket: none of them looked appealing... with dessert too... seemed like a good deal if you are hungry. read more

I LOVE the chicken fried steak at Iron Skillet the texture is awesome, the seasoning is perfect, I love the breading its a semi thick breading but its flaky and perfect. You've got to eat here to know what I am talking about:-) they also have breakfast buffet, I think a lunch buffet, and they have a dinner buffet. Their buffets are pretty darn good and affordable. This is a truckers restraunt the food is awesome and comforting for those truckers that are making the long halls, there is a little shop, bathrooms,showers, and movie room, and video poker. This place has it all for he trucker and weary traveler :-) read more

Iron Skillet - Two Chicken Fried Steaks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Oregon

Sitting and waiting for meal. Read the reviews and it sounded good. Husband had tests so he has not eaten since early yesterday. Waitress not very friendly and order took a long time coming!! The food was good and plentiful. We were pleased about that. Waitress did not check on us once. Chatted lots with customers who appeared to be regulars. Cashier and other staff were very nice. Pastries look yummy!!! And are made right there. The cost was reasonable and great for the quantity. Debatable as if we will return. read more

Iron Skillet - Ready to eat. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Oregon

Well the first thing I have to say about this place is good food food and Amazon friendly people inside. It's definitely nice to be able to go from sitting in a truck all day long and stopping here. First choice stop every night in OR when we go through. So to all of us Pokemon players!!!! This is a hot spot!!!! No there isn't a gym sadly I know and there isn't a pokestop. But I'm telling M u my phone does not stop going off with pokemon. We normally get here around 4-5 we go in get replaced and eat about 6 and were sitting down in Iron Skillet while we're eating and afterwards just catching Pokemon left and right. New ones pop up I've never caught. If u stop here at night it's possible u could get a ninetales. They sadly aren't 24 hours anymore tho :/ they close at 11 pm But seriously come by come eat have some good food. Catch some Pokemon. And meet some really nice people! read more

Iron Skillet - Pokemon!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Oregon

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Honestly, this place is overpriced if you miss the dinner buffet. They are open 24/7, so not many other choices if you are trying to eat dinner around 1am :/ The food is not much better quality than something frozen that you would microwave at your house. It tasted much better to me because I had spent the day at Crater Lake and hadn't ate anything all day. If there are other places open, you probably have better options. read more

Iron Skillet - Steak chicken with massed potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Oregon

My brother and I have tried the food and give the Iron Skillet and gave it 4stars. Manager Wilma and staff are very friendly. They have one of the freshest salad bars I have seen in years, they rotate salad bar containers for freshness. Super Fresh Watermelon! read more

Iron Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Oregon

Bad there slow customer service I had to wait 30 minutes just before somebody came and even took my order it just didn't look like they wanted to service I don't like it read more

Open again 7-7 smaller menu..good choices.. no buffet or salad bar. Super sweet waitresses. So glad they are back!

As I sit here nomming the last of my biscuit, I reflect on a PERFECT diner experience. Dudes. They have GRITS! Nowhere else in the valley has grits. Move over Debbie! We found a new neighborhood go-to! Friendly and cheerful wait staff. Everything served in tiny skillets. Old fashioned traditional diner coffee mugs. Win. Win. WIN!!!! read more

Our family has been eating at the Iron Skillet for many years. It is a great stop for truckers, but is great for the locals too. They have a buffet that varies, menu items, and great steaks. You are bound to find something to eat between the great salad bar and general food choices. Kids eat free on Sunday which makes a nice family day. They serve plenty of food at fair prices. read more

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This chain is good..love the food and the staff is always friendly. High 5 !! Every chance I get I try to stop at an Iron Skillet read more

Let's cut the ca-ca and call this place what it is, shall we? It's the Pear Tree, it always has been, and let's hope it always will be! It's a truck-stop, there's greasy, belly-and diet-busting buffets that'll make your soul sing today and cry tomorrow. Best of all, breakfast is available also, 24/7, and when is chicken fried steak or bisquits 'n' gravy ever NOT a good idea? The Pear Tree/Iron Skillet is a quick, reasonably- priced belly full; it's 24/7 and definitely several steps up from Shari's or Denny's... but in the broad category of Truck Stops, it has to clear the aisle for the undisputed King of the Road, Jubitz.... read more

Ugggggh. All right. So. I grew up in Talent and went to high school in Phoenix. This truck stop was one of our regular late night stops for biscuits and gravy and waitresses who didn't ask questions when a bunch of teenagers chain-smoked, ate biscuits and gravy, and drank coffee. When I came back for a visit eleven years later, I demanded my friend bring me back here for said biscuits and gravy. But -- behold -- not only were biscuits and gravy being served on the morning we visited, but an entire breakfast buffet of greased up life nuggets. I ate the shit out of that buffet, guys. I think I blacked out at one point and traveled back in time to a place where my metabolism was fast and my heart less burny. Problem though. I wasn't used to that, uh, "rich" of food. My stomach hurt immediately and wasn't right for two weeks after. Seriously. I had to do a three day juice cleanse to get my body back in working order. WORTH IT. read more

The Iron Skillet buffets are typically good, however this was one of the worst ones we've encountered. The salad bar was OK (hence the 2 stars) however the main course options were blah. Fried chicken that is not crunchy, dry Salisbury steak made of hamburger patties, dry pork chops, dry veggies.... you get the point. Even the butter for the dinner rolls was yuckie, and liquid. Pretty much everything was dry and looked old and unappealing, including the dessert. The dessert was some mystery fruit flavor, and you guessed it, dry and old. read more

The food was delicious. Had country fried steak and eggs along with homemade biscuits. The staff is friendly and attentive, and we'll return again. read more

Iron Skillet - Chicken fried steak and eggs breakfast! Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Oregon

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On a long road trip, you get to a point where any restaurant will do as long as you can get a cup of coffee, and a bite to eat. I wasn't expecting much and this restaurant surprisingly was a great find! I wish their signs were a little easier to see coming North bound on I-5. My hubby just pulled over guessing where he remembered it to be, and he was right! But I think it would help if they had better signage on the road. Iron Skillet is a food restaurant offered inside Petro. Don't ask me why it's like that but you'll see the words, "Petro" long before you notice the sign for Iron Skillet. I think Petro is also the name of the gas station next to it. They offer a gift shop inside the bldg. before entering the restaurant. A lot like Split Pea Anderson's for those of you familiar traveling South bound on I-5. Anyways, the food was good! We both had soup and salad Buffett. It was great variety, and I felt comfortable with their cleanliness. I liked it way better than any fast food joints around. It's not fine dining, but really good for a pit stop on your way to somewhere else. read more

The iron skillet is a wonderful atmosphere with great diner interior as well as a celebrity themed menu, however as my party ordered their meals we were unhappy to find that most of our favorites were completely out, the staff made a great effort to serve us and provide customer service when asked, the food was sub par all around and severely lacking flavor, extra points for the crew working as hard as they could but I'm sorry to say I was dissatisfied. read more

Today my husband and I decided to check out the remodel at iron skillet. First off, it looks great. Very clean and full of friendly servers. Unfortunately we missed the breakfast buffet so we had to order off the menu. I got the meatlovers omelette and he got the steak and potato skillet with a side of corned beef hash. We got our drinks right away and never ran out. The food took a bit to get out, but it was well worth the wait. Eggs cooked perfect, everything nice and hot, and the hash was great. I've always been a fan of this place, but it is so much better now. read more

I am giving 2 stars ONLY because the waitress was friendly! If you eat here - choose something OTHER than the buffet! Every item was dried out with a thick crust, wilted mushy vegetables, the corn on the cob was exposed to air instead of water and was like worn leather! Against our better judgement we tried to eat a couple select items. When we let the waitress know the food was old she said she would have her team member "freshen the food" About ten minutes pass and someone finally goes over and looks at the food. In then end he did not even take the gravy that had a black THICK skin over it or the corn that turned to leather! When we brought this back up to the waitress - we decided to do a dessert instead of eat any food from the buffet. We chose the Cookie Sundae - while the waitress did her best to make it great... it was a HUGE disappointment to learn that they indeed did NOT cook their cookies in the skillet like advertised but used 3 very sub par store bought cookies (my daughter liked them - but I felt they were equal to dollar store cookies). Because the waitress was nice we just told her they were very good when she asked how they were. She really did do her best with what she had to work with! In the end the waitress did not even comp one of our meals - but she comped one of the deserts. I paid 28 dollars for a buffet we could not even eat! Including tip for two buffets and one dessert we were out $40 for food that was inedible. About two hours after going home my daughter became ill from food poisoning and we are on day two of her vomiting and other very unpleasant symptoms. She has missed two days of school! We did not choose the same foods that night - it appears I was lucky! read more

I. Worked here years ago I think I was 18 It was a very clean environment everything kept sanitary and they genuinely. Cared about the food and service. I have eaten here several times since then and all I can say that's changed is the service is better food as always is good not GREAT but good and well worth the money spent read more

Staff was awesome. Food tasted exactly like what a 24-hr diner should serve. Dad enjoyed the chicken fried steak and mom had the berry pie. I had the hot fudge sundae. All good. read more

Iron Skillet - Hot fudge sundae - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Oregon

When we entered we were told to sit anywhere you want. We sat and waited for over ten minutes without any service - not even someone around we could summon - so we left. Very poor service. read more

The food was good, not the best I've ever had but I did go back for seconds on the biscuits and gravy. Not a very big spread for a $8.99 price tag-especially since it didn't include the drink. Service was below par- no one welcomed us, the waitress dropped the menus at the head of the table and told us she would be back. Came back took our drink order and the rest of the time we were there it seemed like she was too busy to have to deal with us. Come here for a decent buffet, don't expect great service!!! read more

I went in tonight for dinner food was great and I've never had better service. Brenda was an amazing waitress she was very attentive and was very helpful. I will defenitly be coming back.!! Thank you brenda.! read more

Wilma organized a wonderful breakfast buffet for our employees at Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity. It was delicious food, hot and fresh with large portions for everyone. We appreciated her service and quality of food. The restaurant was very clean, well decorated and very organized. Thank you Iron Skillet. We had a wonderful Christmas party thanks to you and your hospitality team! read more

Buff-failure. One of the worst buffets from here to the seedy sidebars of Vegas. This is real food... but cheap, cheap food. Not good food. NOT worth the $17. NOTHING to be proud of at this buffet. Salad bar cheap and meager, soups: put it this way - you better be a fan of split pea w/ham (retch)... meat: dry as a bone, there isn't much to choose from to begin with, and to top it off... desserts? Forget it. You do NOT want to eat at this buffet for $17 (assuming you add a drink and tip) when you can drive 3 miles up the road to Hometown and do much better for a lot less. But WAIT! If you want a good meal at the Iron Skillet, it can still be done. Order off the menu, pay the price, be picky. That's where the positive reviews come from, and they are well-deserved. Someone just dropped a large sum of money upgrading the design of this place, packing it full of priceless pieces of rustic-chic, so it's worth checking out even if you've been there before. And the desserts inside the display case (as you walk in to the restaurant) are definitely worth a go. But I've been to this buffet now probably 5 times. Every time I'm thinking... I'm STARVING so I'm going to eat hearty here, maybe I just came at the wrong time of day last time. Nope, it is always a sad, sad buffet. You're going to end up with some fatty fried chicken (tiny pieces) and a watery vegetable. It's a good diner, some talented chefs in the kitchen - no excuse. read more

Hadn't been here in years, won't bother going back. Went mid-afternoon after a lot of shopping. Surroundings appeared clean and wait staff was very friendly and attentive. All of the hot food on the buffet was old, dried out, had "skins" on it, was picked over and looked very unappealing. The fried chicken was bland and dry as sand. The fried fish was hard as a rock. My husband said the brisket tasted ok, however, it was dry and unseasoned. Mashed potatoes and mac and cheese were tasteless and you could tell had been on the hot table for a long, long time. The salad bar looked better, however, it was evident that pretty much everything was out of a can or a bag. The pasta and potato salads were bland and had "skins" from not being maintained. The cucumber slices, sliced olives, chopped celery and others were actually frozen to the bottom of the buffet serving dish and looked disgusting, again because they had not been maintained. The dessert options left much to be desired. There was a passable chocolate mousse with whipped topping, which, sadly, was served at room temperature and not kept chilled. Also offered were three cakes, a yellow, a chocolate and some sort of yellow cake with a cinnamon sugar topping. I chose this as it looked like it might have more to offer than the standard cake options. My square of cinnamon cake was so hard and dry I could pound it with my knife and not dent it. What a waste. Happily, the iced tea tasted fresh and was strong and very refreshing. Actually, the tea was the best part of the entire meal, so there was some redeeming factor in the experience. Overall, we were greatly disappointed. read more