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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jalapeño cocktail
    Kaitlyn F.

    We popped in here for a drink after a hike. If we didn't already have dinner reservations we would have eaten here. Some people in our group were very excited because they had Maine Lunch beer on tap. I had a cocktail which was really good. The bartner, Brittany, was so friendly, funny, and personal! We will be back.

    An actual rail on the top of the wall dividing the booths from the bar. Love the historic detail!
    Lynn W.

    We popped into the Iron Rail for a recent quick meal of burgers. We told the server we were trying to make a 7 pm movie at Bank Street. He was wonderful, prompt and very courteous. The food was delicious. I had a Sacramento turkey burger that was topped with Applewood smoked bacon that really enhanced the flavor. The noise level was quite low that made for easy conversation. I love the historical ambiance inside with all the train memorabilia. Overall it was a great meal that was made and served quickly. We were pleased and we made it to the movie in plenty of time!

    Thai chili wings
    Jessica O.

    Loved the flavor and cook of the Thai chili wings. We did not choose a protein for our nachos as it was over $7 depending on the type of meat. While the nachos were definitely cheesy.... That's kinda all they were. Lacked the typical veggie toppings. About 5 large jalapeños, a few red onions, and a few tomatoes hidden. We were very impressed with our cranberry walnut salad! I could be wrong but I thought they were supposed to be candied walnuts but they tasted plain. We will definitely go back as we had kind and quick service!

    Delicious pumpkin pie-tini
    Sherry C.

    What a nice place! We came here on a Saturday night with kids as party of 8 and luckily the restaurant was not busy so we were seated right away. I loved their fun drink menu and special cocktails. Got a yummy Pumpkin pie-tini and it was so pretty with gold laced whipped cream! It hit the spot and very strong. The food was really good too. The kiddos split a grilled cheese sandwich with fries (thick bread, not those cheapo kind), side of mashed potatoes (beware! $7 side which is a bit expensive but it was a large portion). The adults had fish & chips, drunken chicken, a chicken special, and trainwreck burger. Everything was very yummy, family friendly, will def come back again!

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    Great good, AMAZING STAFF! Lizzy was our waitress and she was truly on point. Love it there, love her

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    Good food, nice staff, good ambiance.. won't go wrong here!!..reasonably priced .. try their chicken cutlet fajitas ..

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    The food and atmosphere is fantastic! The food is great, but brunch is amazing!!! The staff is friendly and accommodating

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    Usually decent, but if there are more than a few tables filled expect to wait....and wait and wait! Never an apology. Annoying

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    Liz the wiz was fantastic and kept her cool when a patron was having a health crisis. She's a gem.

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    my server Lizzy & bartender Brittany were absolutely fabulous! I was there a few weeks ago, will def be back :)

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    Always had good food and good service here. Haven't been for a while now so hope it's as good as it used to be.

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