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    Mill Iron 4

    4.1 (26 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Steak tartare
    Diane W.

    Upon arriving for our reservation, the hostess was on the phone while two other staff members stood beside her. Unfortunately, none of them acknowledged us, so we waited until the phone call ended before being greeted and seated. Our table was in a great spot on the mezzanine overlooking the bar, which made for some fun people-watching throughout the evening. We started with martinis, Old Fashioneds, deviled eggs, and the yellowfin tuna. I could have skipped the deviled eggs, although the rest of the table really enjoyed them. The yellowfin tuna was the standout appetizer for me--it had a wonderful spicy kick and was absolutely delicious. For my entrée, I ordered the steak tartare, which was very good. My husband had the bone-in New York strip and enjoyed it overall, but the triple peppercorn sauce was served cold, which was disappointing. One small suggestion would be to use a non-slip plate or mat under the steak platter, as it slid around quite a bit while he was trying to cut it. The rest of our group also enjoyed their meals. The service was the most inconsistent part of the evening. Our primary server delivered our food but never returned to check on us after we had a chance to taste our meals, particularly the steaks. In fact, we didn't see him again until the end of dinner. Thankfully, several other servers stepped in throughout the meal to refill drinks, clear plates, and assist with dessert, so we were still well taken care of. We were celebrating a birthday, and while the complimentary ice cream was a nice touch, it was unusual that it never seemed to melt--even as we were preparing to leave. We also ordered the banana cream pie, which was mostly whipped cream with very little filling. The dessert menu could definitely use some improvement. I'd also love to see a larger selection of wines available by the glass. Overall, we had a pleasant evening with good food, a great atmosphere, and a beautiful view from the mezzanine. With more attentive service, stronger desserts, and a broader wine selection, this restaurant could easily elevate the entire dining experience.

    Sofrito gin martini
    Kristi M.

    Went in for second time so my husband could try the "secret" cheeseburger with salad and potatoes ($28, available at the bar only). He loved the burger--and I loved the lightly dressed salad and fries, a good compliment to my briny Dilly Martini. Got seated at 9pm on a Saturday.

    Corinne P.

    Mill Iron 4 is the kind of restaurant Louisville needed and didn't know how to ask for: a modern steakhouse meets smokehouse that takes both identities seriously without losing sight of hospitality. We came for a birthday dinner and left with a new favorite. The room itself carries history. This is the old Enso space, which we loved deeply, and while that closing stung, Mill Iron 4 has stepped in with enough intention and talent to make you excited about what's here now rather than mournful about what's gone. We started with cocktails: a classic martini and an old fashioned, both crisp and well-executed, and were thrilled to spot Babylonstoren's Nebuchadnezzar on the wine list, one of our favorite wineries. A great sign before a single bite. The dry-aged beef tartare opened strong: black garlic, fine herbs, crispy artichoke hearts, lemon, toum, and chips to scoop it all up. A modern take that respected the classic. From there, the table split a bone-in strip, 21-day dry-aged Carlisle Ranch, that was as good as advertised. The thoughtful touch of cutting the bone off and plating it separately made the whole thing feel considered rather than just theatrical. Sides were equally strong. The creamed greens with lemon and 24-month parm were luscious, and the tater tots, made in-house, cooked in beef fat with thyme, were exactly as indulgent as they sound. The smoked mushrooms from Frondosa Farms with yuzu vinaigrette were the one minor miss; the smoke was just a touch too forward, pulling attention away from what was otherwise a beautiful ingredient. We finished with the banana cream pie: toasted meringue, brown butter graham, chocolate shaving, banana caramel, and it was a proper birthday send-off. Decadent without being heavy, and memorable in the way a great dessert should be. Mill Iron 4 has so much menu left for us to explore, and we're already looking forward to the excuse. Out with the old, in with the new favorite.

    Mallory R.

    So many good things to say about this place. The drinks were good no matter what I tried or what spirit was used. The sweet potato roll was so good but the real star was the beef tallow butter. For dinner I tried the Denver steak and the barbecued carrots. The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Carrots were also good. I didn't save room for dessert but the menu looks delicious. Great service and a cozy vibe inside.

    Twice baked potato
    Keli T.

    This was just okay but I came in super hopeful due to its affiliation with other restaurants I frequent. The picanhna was pretty good. I was surprised when the plate came bloody meaning they didn't prep the plate prior to bringing it to the table. The romaine was the star of the show. I didn't care much for the bone marrow but my husband did. The service was great and drinks were divine. Due to the price tag, I don't think I'd return.

    Bone marrow
    Nathan T.

    The grilled Caesar salad was delicious, the bone marrow left nothing to be desired. The twice baked potato was great. I'd not order the side of mushrooms unless you like vinegar a ton, they come with a sauce that just killed those for me. I wish they'd advertised it properly on the menu. The owner/manager took care of them though. The picanha steak was tender and perfectly cooked to medium rare for me. We didn't get a chance to try the blue crab claws because they were just selling out as we entered. I'd say that a few things were a little salty to my liking, but still enjoyable. Honestly where they won for me and my wife was their drinks. The cocktails are great! I'll come back with friends just to try them. I'd like to try some of the other menu items and give another review.

    Special steak flight
    William S.

    We finally got in! Been trying since it opened. Greeted warmly upon entering and ushered directly to our seats. The interior is fresh and clean, really nice atmosphere! We were at the bar and started with a Pretty Beefy old fashioned that was quite tasty and not sweet at all! My wife had the oyster appetizer and I had the spicy shrimp cocktail and oh my was it delicious! We got a great bottle of champagne, one of our favorites, you can tell John Grisanti of Nouvelle tends the wine and champagne list. For dinner we had their special steak flights, picture included, and it was so superior, well worth the price. As sides we got the twice baked potato and the Asparagus. Both of those were fantastic. You can tell, Noam Bilitzer is at the helm of another winner! Of course we couldn't skip dessert and we shared two of them: Banana Cream Pie and the Cowboy Flop Cake. Both excellent. We will definitely be back. Thanks go out to North of Bourbon for being behind this restaurant. Thank you!

    Steak flight , BBQ platter, tallow fries, onion strings, mushrooms, creamed greens and mac and cheese

    Amazing experience tonight. Brought 3 friends from Michigan looking for bourbon. Great food!! Had the BBQ platter and the Steak Flight amongst amazing appetizers. Something very special going on here. Will definitely be back on any trip to Louisville.

    Grilled romaine
    Ashley R.

    We have been so excited to try this restaurant and it exceeded our expectations. We started off with a few drinks, with the Chokeberry Pisco Sour being my favorite, but they were all beautifully balanced. For appetizers our table split the crispy artichokes, bone marrow and grilled romaine. The bone marrow stole the show, do not skip on this one! For entrees we had the whole trout (so buttery, salty, really delicious flavor), beef cheeks (tender), and steak flight. My husband couldn't stop raving about the flight and said it was well worth the price, finding it fun to try cuts he hadn't had before. All the sides were great, we got the carrots, crispy onions, shishito peppers and twice baked potato-the crispy onions were the winner here. We were stuffed but couldn't pass up trying the banana cream pie for dessert. It was very rich so we are glad we split it 4 ways but a truly phenomenal end to the meal. Our waiter Carson was a wealth of knowledge and we appreciated his suggestions. We will definitely be back!

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