The Iron Gate - French-American Cuisine in Belmont, CA

We had a great experience overall at this restaurant. Almost every dish we ordered was delicious — clearly a lot of care goes into the food, and it shows in the flavor and presentation. The owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which added a personal touch to our visit. However, the service from the staff could use some improvement. They weren’t very attentive, which made it a bit difficult to get what we needed in a timely manner. One downside worth mentioning is the parking situation — it’s quite limited and can be frustrating, especially during busy hours. Despite a few minor issues, the food and atmosphere make this spot worth a visit!

Nice upscale restaurant with nice environment. Food portion is excellent and the cookings were really delicate. The service is really nice too. The reason that I gave a score of 4 to food is because I suspect that their cooking might contain MSG, a common element in Asian food to enhance the taste. But it also made me very thirsty and not able to sleep well at night. MSG is the major reason that I avoid Asian cuisines for more than 10 years. Nevertheless, it seems to be corrupting western cuisines which is very unfortunate. We had 5 people and one kid, we spent <$600 w/o ordering alcohol. Everyone was super full and we could not finish everything because of the large portion. Appetizer was good but could be skipped and we would still be very full.

The food and service were wonderful. The only downside was that the service captain served a dish that required fire in the dining room. My companion was a combat veteran from Operation Iraqi Freedom and a burn survivor who struggled to maintain his composure during the frequent flares.

The most excellent service and food/dining experience one could expect. Although our reservations were for 6:00 pm dinner on Valentine’s Day (assuming they’d be extremely busy) we were greeted, coats taken, and then immediately seated. Our waiter was excellent and we scored on have the owner prepare our Steak Diane table side, then later dessert as well. On such a popular day it was a pleasure to be greeted with smiles and treated like royalty, the personal touch by the owner made my girlfriend and I state “we will cherish this moment forever.” Thanks to all the hard working employees behind the scene supporting those we engaged with. We look forward to our next visit.

The service and food is impeccable. Staff were extremely attentive. Restrooms are very clean. I ordered the ribeye and the wife got the steak Diane. They cooked the steak Diane table side and it was spectacular to see! Would definitely come back and highly recommend this spot! Shout out to Chef Salvador Conchas you are the best cook!

We have a great experience for my birthday diner here. The food is great and they will cook the food in front of you if you order a flambé dish. For appetizer we got the escargot, french onion soup, clam chowder and fried zucchini blossom. The zucchini blossom was the best appetizer for us and the escargot is ok but not as good as the other appetizers. For main course we got Flambé Veal with mustard sauce, Sear Tuna, Scallops and New York Steak. I think the Flambé Veal dish was the best entree we have. The veal was juicy and tender and the sauce was great. We also get to see the veal being cooked right in front of us. All in all it was a great night and I recommend everyone to come here for your special day.

Fantastic! I made a mistake & booked for the wrong date ... as we realized I didn't have a reservation- the hostess insisted in sitting us at a table. We were in the main room in the corner & we were able to witness perfection in service! An orchestrated, synchronized service of flambé, Cesar salads on carts that maneuvered around the restaurant.. they seemingly danced around the restaurant with superb drinks and delicious foods! It's been too long since we've been & now I regret not going back monthly!! Giuseppe, our waiter was phenomenal! I felt like we knew him for years- he detailed the specials to perfection! Kaveh, the owner, made a point to meet us. His humble demeanor was well received. Why this restaurant doesn't have a Michelin star is beyond me. Not having one.. makes this the humble local "go to" restaurant of the Peninsula! If you haven't been in years .. it's a MUST. SIMPLY OUTSTANDING!!

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Location is great and parking is relatively easy to find. We had chicken parm and shrimp and both very tasty and delicious but I expect a little more in terms of flavor for the price.