Good restaurant overall. Walking inside, the place has a very casual vibe to it, you wouldn't know it's a steakhouse. They have nice patio seating outside. Foodwise, great with small caveats. The fresh honey bread and butter they serve is absolutely delicious, honestly my favorite part of the meal. I had the ribeye which was cooked nicely but the meat had way too much fat on it. Onion rings and salad sides were your standard flare, nothing beyond what you'd expect. The owner, an older lady was very friendly and I appreciate the good service. HOWEVER, this place does not have WiFi so beware of that. Other than that, good food at a reasonable price point is the takeaway. For around $30-40 steak definitely holds decent value, anything fancier and you'll have to go to fine dining places. Would recommend if driving SR43 be passing by Kent read more

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The service was friendly we were seated right away on a Thursday evening. There were a lot of people kind of hanging around in the patio area. Seemed very neighborly. We ordered the haddock and the filet migon. We upgraded to the wedge salad. I did not care for the thick sweet tasting ranch dressing. Hubby said the fish was delicious but my medium well steak was too bloody for me to enjoy so I just ate the edges and took the rest home. Personally there was not enough seasoning to enjoy with out a steak topper so I added the bourbon sauce which tasted like plain bbq sauce so that was a no go as well. If we went back for the fish I'd maybe try something else on the menu. But we'd have to be in the area... I don't think I'd make it a date night location. read more

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Don't be put off by the ambiance. The food is amazing!!!! Off the charts up scale food. While the place is older decor and service can be a bit slow once you receive your meal you are transported to a fantastic meal. We will definitely go back! The scallops were cooked to perfection and all the sides were amazing. The Cesar salad was the best I ever had. The ribeye steak was amazingly tender. Definitely worth the 5 star rating. read more

We came towards the end of the night, when it was slower, so the food was delivered quickly and our server was friendly. My friend and I ordered two things. We split the Yum Yum sirloin steak with bacon Mac and cheese, and the flat iron steak, B.I.G. style (Cabernet garlic sauce with mushrooms) and au gratin potatoes. The first meal, was delicious and not too expensive. Both of the steaks were cooked perfectly and they had nice flavor. Unfortunately I was not a fan of the B.I.G. Sauce on my steak, so I scraped it off. Thankfully our server offered for them to sear it again to remove the flavor of the sauce. Otherwise, they have a large selection of food to choose from, and a nice patio area. read more

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Delicious food-I had the strip steak-, fantastic service, affordable, fun bar area to watch the games, and a really nice patio. I can't wait to go back! read more

Has the making for a great place but food was ice cold, food Presentation was not appetizing, the atmosphere was also freezing and dingy. Pics online look so fancy and it is fairly expensive. We were disappointed. read more

Amazing! I'm just going to quit cooking beef at home. I can't even come close to how good the steaks are here. The mussels are a winner in a broth I couldn't get enough of. Homemade white French dressing is always a hit. Service was awesome, laid back but very attentive. Love the atmosphere and heard a humor of some upgrades to come. Will be back soon. Thank you for a special New Year's Eve dinner. read more

We came in tonight for my husband's birthday- wanted to try a new place; everything was great! the food, steaks, chicken and fish- the drinks, the service- the owner stopped by and was quite gracious and the waitress was awesome- I highly recommend this place. The service was fast- the food fresh and yummy! read more

Was seated by hostess then proceeded to watch 3 different waitresses wait on other tables with no one ever coming by us. After 20 minutes of being ignored we left. Sent e mail to management letting them know instead of bashing them on line. Since you never responded here is the review you deserve. On the bright side I didn't drop $150.00 for drinks, apps and dinner read more

4 stars = will come back. Ribeye was cooked perfect medium rare with nice seasoning. My wife had the tacos and thought they were a little spicy but a side of sour cream fixed that. My wife had the wedge salad, her favorite, and thought this one was excellent. Highly recommend Sat at the bar and service was great. Jackie was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and even some of the prep. Interior is rustic, lots of natural wood style and comfortable. Very casual place. read more

Black Iron Grille - Caprese salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Kent, Ohio

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Hidden behind other buildings on SR 43 is a discovery that we hadn't visited but when we smelled the aroma in the air we decided to investigate and found a very nicely decorated and delightful restaurant with a great bar and some amazing food with service to match! We started with Fried Calamari, which were only very lightly breaded, as we prefer, that was delightfully tender, a savory start to a great meal. Then on to a crock of French Onion Soup, it did not disappoint. Lastly, I enjoyed the 18 oz T-Bone cooked to a perfect medium rare while my wife enjoyed her favorite, the famously tender Filet Mignon, cooked to perfection and made her smile!!! I'm sure the deserts would have been just as fabulous and the food, service, and atmosphere but there was simply no way to enjoy more food during this first, but surely not last, visit. Whoever owns this treasure of a restaurant, please keep up the great work in your hideaway treasure, and pass on our compliments to the Chef and Staff on duty during our visit just after 5 PM on Thursday June 16, 2022!!! You are under-rated and I don't know why! read more

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I visited this establishment with my girlfriend on 10/28/24 at roughly 5:30pm. There were only two other tables seated at the time. There was one server on staff at the time but for some reason the bartender needed to be ours. The wait times for the food was a bit longer than it should have been considering the low attendance that night, and the server/bartender was pretty slow to check on us with any regularity. Unfortunately the food was pretty lackluster, the French onion soup and the ribeye steaks that were ordered were very bland. There seemed to be potential with the food, but it just wasn't in evidence last night... The staff was friendly, however for the prices charged I cannot recommend this location to a steak enthusiast. Sidenote.... The restaurant did not have appropriate to-go containers as we had to transport leftover French Onion soup in a drink cup with lid. read more

We had a reservation for 6 people at 1:30 on a Saturday afternoon. We arrived and were seated promptly. Our waiter was friendly and courteous. Our waiter took drink orders. Around 2, he came by and asked if we wanted any appetizers-we ordered a few. Around 2:30, the appetizers arrived and then he took our order for the meal. The meals were served close to 4pm, probably a little after. Some meals were served hot-my Louisiana Chicken was pretty much cold. It seems like the food was probably good, but the surrounding circumstances ruined it for us. The waiter thanked us for our patience but that was it. The table next to us experienced a similar delay--they were offered free drinks and/or desserts. This may have been the slowest service that I have ever experienced. I am assuming the fact that they were crowded caused the problems, but they accepted our reservation and with that there is an expectation of quality service. read more

For a restaurant that wants to charge $30 to $50 per person there is an expectation that the restaurant would not be run down and the food would be prepared well with a certain attention to detail. They failed on all accounts. I ordered a 28 day aged bone in ribeye. I got a basic walmart ribeye (not bone in and likely not dry aged) with a cafeteria salad. I sent it back untouched. My son ordered a shrimp and pasta dish. They left the shells on the end of the shrimps. My daughter ordered ribs. They left the silver skin on. The place is rundown with beat up furniture and poor choices for decorations. Definitely not a place to ever bring a date. The takeaway is simple. The place is rundown, the service is barely passable, and the food sucks. Update: Don't trust Facebook Reviews for this restaurant. The owners block people who give them poor reviews to hide the comments. read more

Came as a group meeting for work dinner. Out of town guest with us. Immediately smelled musty. Pork chops very overcooked. Fish and chips.., to much breading. I can see why there were so few people in there. Just a disappointment. You would think being so slow, things would be better. We're hoping to impress visitors from out of town. read more

Visit 8/9/2025 order rib eye med rare. It was perfect and lots of favor! Side salad was arugula, wonderful and onion rings fried perfect. Very friendly staff. Great experience. read more

First visit here was because we couldn't get into a different restaurant. Note this is more of a late night place so the good news is if you come earlier, you will get a table! We arrived at noon today. Nicely stocked bar. Quiet, clean. Nice atmosphere. Ordered the rustic chops and the cranberry chicken. Bread looks and tastes amazing - soft and fresh. Salad - beautiful and delicious. Main courses and sides - all delicious! Nice crunch to the green beans. Great balance of flavors to the chicken and chops. We will definitely be back. Look up the history. Love that this is locally owned, not a chain. read more

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We were between the calamari and the mushrooms for an app and our server Maddie recommended the mushrooms for the the best money. And they did not disappoint. They had 6 delicious fried mushrooms and then I got the bone in ribeye and vegetables. The steak was slightly over cooked buuuut the cut of the steak was absolutely delicious. So I ordered a medium rare and ended up with a medium steak. It was still very juicy and delicious but next time I'd order rare just to get medium rare. read more

Black Iron Grille - a steak on a plate with a side of green beans - Steakhouses Near Me - Kent, Ohio

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My server was excellent and the food was really good. My steak was cooked exactly as requested.

Where to start? so many problems... It's Friday night a bit after regular dinner time, and the empty dining room should have been a huge red flag. The menu is pricey, 18$ for a fish sandwich, $3.85 for an iced tea. The atmosphere and music is dated. The food took forever to come out,.. with an empty dining room. The steak sandwich i got was mostly gristle. (No exaggeration). The server was Just okay but, I don't expect a lot anymore especially after covid. There's better minutes away. Skip this place. i wish i had. read more

The food was basically flavorless, i had to put so much salt and pepper on just to make it taste somewhat good. also the salt shaker was rock solid like it hadn't been used in a long long time. the interior decor is nothing like how the place looks on the outside, inside it is somewhere your grandparents would go in the 70's for a family meal. the leftovers were okay enough eventually to bring home and eat later, but im not going to go back. i will say though, they were conscious of allergies since im gluten free, they checked with the chef and had marked menu items. i didn't have a reaction after ea read more

We had a great dinner here last night. Went as a group of 2 couples. We were all happy with our meals. The atmosphere was comfortable and well spaced. Service was quick and friendly, despite that we came in kind of late for them. Food ordered - Black Sea special (steak and shrimp), filet with bacon Mac and cheese (I need a lifetime supply of this Mac and cheese... holy cow was it delicious), grouper with creamy rice and brussel hash (fish was pretty good, rice and brussel hash were awesome), BIG burger (delicious). Everyone was happy with their meals and we all shared their dessert special which was a spiced and roasted apple with ice cream and caramel sauce. It was great! Overall we had a nice experience and will stop in again some time. read more

Visited the B I G a couple of weeks ago and had a great experience. All of our four dinners and the two appetizers where great and the service was outstanding! Will definitely visit the bar the next time to sample the bourbons! read more

We had the 10 oz sirloin ordered just a hair past medium but not well done. They nailed it perfectly! Had white French dressing on the salad & a baked potato with butter & sour cream. The white French dressing is the best I've ever had. Everything was done just right. The ambience is more like an old breakfast home style restaurant. The staff was friendly and attentive. Not cheap but good food. read more

My wife & I went there with friends for the first time; our friends had been wanting to try out the restaurant. Thus, it was the first time there for all of us. We were there on a Thursday (3/23/23) around 5:30; it was not crowded and we were immediately seated. The staff members we met were wonderful; very friendly and attentive. We did not have to wait long for our order to be taken, nor for our food to come out. My wife ordered Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, which she said were excellent. I ordered the 18oz. Bone in Ribeye steak. I asked that it be prepared medium, to medium-well. However, I felt the steak was a bit under cooked, which made it a bit on the tough side to chew (picture attached is portion I took home). I cannot remember the last time I ordered steak at a restaurant (or, cooked one at home); doing so is definitely a "special treat" for me. As such, I may not have properly indicated how I wanted the steak cooked. I know the option to have the steak "taken back & re-cooked" exists. Unfortunately, I have had past unpleasant experiences (not at Black Iron) doing this, so I am now a bit "gun shy" to make this request wherever I dine. Fortunately, I was not extremely hungry, so the little I consumed, coupled with the excellent sides (onion rings & coleslaw) were sufficient. Nevertheless, the flavor of the steak is excellent; I am enjoying the left-over portion at home; with just a bit of re-heating, of course. Not asking our waitress take the steak back for more cooking was my choice. In doing so, I did not give the restaurant the opportunity to "make it right." All in all, I would return & I do recommend the Black Iron Grille. read more

Black Iron Grille - I ordered medium to medium-well. I believe this to be a bit under cooked. - Steakhouses Near Me - Kent, Ohio

I've been here about 5 times, food is sometimes hit and miss, can't complain about the service. They need to do something about the musty smell. I recommend sitting outside only. read more

I had learned about the Black Iron Grille from a prior associate of mine, & boy did his ranting & raving about this place hold up. It's not too far outside of Downtown Kent, which is fine given that there are no traffic or parking hassles. It's located toward the back of the property behind an insurance agency if I recall. Definitely a true hidden gem of the area lol. My partner & I dined here about a month ago & we had a good time. The food was delightful, moreover, we didn't have a single complaint about anything that was brought to our table - delicious! Everything was cooked as requested & everything was seasoned very well. Beyond that, I've never eaten a steak that big - absolutely sinful!! The wait staff was pretty amazing too. A friendly young woman by the name of Tanjenae waited on us - very attentive. She was able to make solid recommendations & kept our drinks topped off. Management would do well to pay her enough to retain her, moreover, employees like this make or break your business - #PeopleAreNotNumbers. The bar tender was really cool too. Not only were the sprits of high quality, but he was willing to make drinks based on our taste profiles. He really went the extra mile which impressed us. Mixology is an art, it's easy to make a drink, but it's hard to make a good drink. In summation, we really enjoyed the Black Iron Grille & will definitely be returning next time we are in the area. Preferably in Spring or Summer, moreover, their patio area looked pretty special - HUGE fireplace. read more

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We had a special occasion, our daughter and husband coming in from out of town. I recalled driving past this place and decided to take a look at Yelp. So many good reviews, who could go wrong. So your PSA for today is that just because it is on the internet does not make it true. :-) So off we went. The place is okay on the inside. The chairs, or at least mine felt as though it was going to fall apart. I has to swap it out. It lighting was set for romantic, but the place is not designed that way. It was just kind of disjointed. But, who eats atmosphere. So the apps came out. They were a bit over prices for what you get, but the taste was pretty good. So I could live with it if the mains were good. So out came the steaks. What is the grade of meat prior to choice? That would be what they were serving. Gristle galore. Meat was cold, like under a warming light for some time. sides were not hot. So basically it seamed as though the kitchen had shut down. The place was supposed to be open for another 2 hours. The service was not overly friendly. When they were at the table, they were okay. But they spent most of their time with the 'regulars' that were getting treated very well. Drinks were flowing, they were hanging out at the table... So bottom line, unless you are willing to commit to become a regular and are willing to suffer through the initial breaking in period, this may not be the place for you. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. First time in tonight. My husband and I were the only people in the dining room. A few folks in the bar and patio area. Iced tea for $4 and we split a steak sandwich for $16.99. I should rephrase, we split a gristle sandwich. We mentioned our dissatisfaction to our waitress. She apologized and asked if we wanted a box. Save your money. This place isn't cheap. A menu that big with too many options can only be modernly pulled off by Cheesecake Factory. read more

Food was delicious. Service was excellent. We had a group of 5 and our server Sam was top notch! The porterhouse was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The meatloaf looks spectacular and will be next for me. read more

Food was good. Beautiful outside patio, they need to have music playing outside and it's summer put lots of flowers out on the patio too. Sad thing is the restaurant itself has a bad mildew smell...use fragrant candles, air fresheners...something!! Also menu that is online does not agree with menu at the restaurant, all different prices! I questioned a price on the menu and she said on the printer messed up well correct it. read more

Every meal here has been fantastic. Love the white french dressing, steaks are great and they have awesome specials each month. Our server Tanjenae was wonderful this evening! read more

My wife and I went in with semi-low expectations. The Yelp reviews seemed decent, but the word of mouth reviews we had heard from family and friends who tried Black Iron Grille early on weren't very promising. Well, we were pleasantly surprised with our first visit here. It seems as though they've certainly gotten their stuff together! The ambiance and decor is pretty basic. Nothing modern. Just an old school steakhouse vibe, I suppose. A lot of wood paneling, dim lighting and a fireplace going on a cold December day. The outdoor patio looks fun, but obviously we couldn't use it with 7 inches of snow on the ground. I won't hold Ohio weather against them..... Ok, now the food: Side Salad- Oh man, get the white French dressing. If you get another dressing, you messed up and we're no longer on speaking terms. It's that good. This salad was huge, had a good mix of different greens and was so so delightful. I was licking the bowl to get every ounce of the dressing I could. You get to pick two sides with an entree, I might just order two salads next time if they let me. 10 oz Sirloin- This was the least expensive of the steaks at $16.99. Sirloin can be a little tough, but I'm cheap sometimes and didn't want a $23 steak, even though I prefer a ribeye cut. I'm glad I went this route. It was really tender for a sirloin. It had good crust and was cooked to medium just like I ordered. Two thumbs up. B.I.G Burger- ground ribeye, sirloin and strip steak burger topped with 2 onion rings, an easy over egg, bacon, cheddar, and Worcestershire aioli. My wife really liked it. It came with homemade chips and was $10.99. Complimentary Bread- crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. It came with a sweet butter that was tasty. The service was great and we'll definitely be back. read more

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Love this place! Comfortable atmosphere, beautiful summer patio and great food! Get the big fish sandwich!

It was at first a dismal view when we pulled up, there were hardly any cars. Thoughts went through my head that this may not have been a good pick for date night. I was wrong, our waiter, Greg, was fantastic and my salad matched. So fresh, no dressing required. Husband's steak sandwich was a bit dry, but sometimes there are days that everything cannot be perfect. If you find yourself in the area, this is a must try. read more

It was a solid good meal overall. Our steaks were cooked perfectly and well seasoned. We ordered the pricy seafood stuffed portobello and were disappointed. It looked dry and like it had been pre-made and microwaved or put in a salamander oven to re-heat. Salads and bread were good. Onion rings with horseradish sauce were amazing. Our waiter and waitress-in-training were attentive and friendly. The musty smell was a bit difficult to ignore - we were actually thrilled to get outside for fresh air. I know that kind of thing is difficult to identify and get rid of but I seriously hope they figure it out. The overall atmosphere would greatly improve if it smelled like the good food!!! read more

We went here for a dinner date, which we never have time to do, so this was supposed to be a special, enjoyable time for us to splurge on good food.... We left very, very disappointed. This was our first, and last visit. It is soooo surprising to see so many high reviews! He ordered the Louisiana blackened chicken, which is supposed to have some spice, and it absolutely did not. It tasted like plain blackened chicken. I ordered a steak, and it was sooo chewy that I couldn't even eat it! I got, what was supposed to be, a more lean cut, but on top of it being incredibly hard to cut and chew, half of it was also fat. I literally choked on a piece of meat because it was so hard to chew. The only thing that was good was the mashed potatoes and their parmesan sauce.... It also looked like there was only one waitress working, so service was not great, and after I complained about the steak to another girl, nothing was even said or done. We cannot emphasize how disappointed we were...Terrible, terrible food ruined date night. We left asap. read more

We have been to BIG twice since they opened and both times have been great. Service- the waitresses we have had have all been outstanding. Very personable, very knowledgeable of the menu, and you truly get the feeling like you are their only table, even when they are busy. Drinks- drinks are extremely tasty! Have tried their Sangria and their turtle martini, and both were delicious. You really do get what you pay for here. Food- from the appetizers to the salads and soups, to the main course, everything I have had has been cooked perfect. The steak was a perfect kid rare and very juicy, and the portabella mushrooms pair just right. The BIG burger used quality ground beef and again was cooked just right. Onion rings and chicken tenders are outstanding. The lobster Mac and cheese? Fantastic!! Patio- we LOVE the patio! Lots of space and great atmosphere. Will miss this during the winter months. read more

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Such promise. Beautiful facility. Clean. Nice views. But the food? Ugh. Ordered a medium rare bone in ribeye w a salad and cucumber salad (veg of the night). The steak was almost well done - only place it was red was near the bone. And they weren't busy....the steak had a nice smell to it - nice grilled smell but the taste was lacking. Needed some seasoning. Cucumber salad was lacking any taste. Just a giant disappointment. read more

Loved the food and service. It's been a while since we have been to the black iron grill and it did not disappoint. We live far from the restaurant but if we have a reason to be out this way we to try to make it for dinner My husband had the beef tips and noodles the meat was tender and gravy good. We both had the onion soup outstanding rich broth but not over powering with a sharpness. It was the best. So much we had to take half the soup home . Guess what I am having tomorrow for lunch. They served soft warm crusty bread with our salads . We took half of the salad home to it was a very large plate. My main course was the grilled pork chop with a agave and apple glaze . So glad I ordered the one pork chop because I only ate half . So many wonderful food to eat tomorrow. I loved the apple graze so much that I had the waitresses ask the cook how to make the glaze. So lucky he gave me the recipe not may restaurant will do this. . I am a happy girl. Can't wait to prepare this when entertaining friends and family. Please give the restaurant a try the server and manager were friendly and helpful with the menu. read more