Ironwood Cafe in Pinehurst is one of the best dining experiences in the area. The atmosphere is just enchanting, even down to the exterior--it's a little escape. The staff are charming and make you feel right at home. And the dining? Absolutely delicious! Everything is full of flavor with excellent presentation, too. Whether it's for a special night out or just a casual dinner, this place does not disappoint. Five stars!

There are not a huge amount of nice food options in Pinehurst but this is one of the better choices. I was with 11 others for a guys golf weekend and Ronnie in our group recommended this place as one of his frequent 'go to' in his restaurant rotation. One of the big draws for our group was the outside patio that was nice and welcoming with lots of room and great for a group of guys who tend to get loud, especially about their golf game. We had exceptional service from Rhonda who had a fantastic sense of humor and a fun and professional style, we just enjoyed her so much. She and her team took great care of us. We all had something different and everyone was pleased with the food quality and value. We all shared some really good appetizers, the Spring Roll, Tuna Tartar and Calamari. It was so good it was practically inhaled by some hungry golfers. I had the wedge salad adding the shrimp and salmon with the balsamic vinaigrette dressing and all around great and healthy choice. We were all pleased with the menu options and agreed it was a great value. A very nice upscale casual place with plenty of free parking in a great location,

Upscale restaurant. Great food and atmosphere. Love sitting in the outside patio. Service was awesome.

One of the best filets I've ever had. Bring your big wallet, but it's worth it. Service was awesome. We ate on the patio and it was a great atmosphere. My girl had the pork Osso Buco. It was a little on the fatty side, but great flavor. Definitely a return trip for the next US Open.

Love this place!!!! Sit at the bar and Jackie will take care of you! So many great choices! Get there by 5:30 and you will get the best happy hour in town! You'll get a salad or a cup of soup with your order! I had the curry and it was so fresh and spicy! My girl had the kebabs and they were excellent!

We came for couples lunch, great choice! Their dining room feels very rich and inviting, staff were extremely courteous and attentive. Gnocchi was easily a top 3 I've ever had, fantastic. Soups and salads fresh and incredible too. Can't really say enough about them, nice menu selections and worth the trip!

The service was great! Our waiter was full of personality which I love because most take their jobs so serious they come off stale, but he heightened our experience for sure. The restaurant is super eclectic. The outdoor space was laid out well. They were having a private event at the time so I wasn't able to get photos. I ordered the Salmon with the lemon risotto. The only complaint I really have is that the risotto had an overwhelming taste of lemon. Though I knew it would have a lemon flavor it was a little over powering for me. But the salmon was cooked well lacked a lot of flavor but I guess the risotto is to cover that. The asparagus was crisp and fresh. We also got there early enough that we were able to catch the dinner special which comes with a salad and dessert. I got the standard Caesar and they legit have the best Caesar dressing. I also had the crème brulee, here it's done right. They kept it simple and the fruit on top was fresh. I wanted to order a second order but... I didn't want to seem greedy. My co-worker/ fellow foodie ordered pork osso bucco, being that I don't eat meat I didn't try it but she stated that it was little fatty but the flavors were all there. That the polenta was creamy and delightful. She also have strict dietary restrictions that doesn't allow her to have gluten, so she asked if that had gluten free bread and they did. She was sooo excited and wanted to ensure that I did not leave that out of the review. I also got the Tamarind margarita, not something I would normally chose but thanks to our amazing server I found my new favorite drink. For the type of establishment this is, I found a little odd that the lot was gravel. But due to the restaurants laying in a dip I guess it work to keep the car from getting stuck when it rains.