Iron Gate Inn - Dover Air Force Base

This is my grandfather 's restaurant. I grow up in there since before I could walk. When I still walk in there stopping by to visit I always find the same people seating at the same table, at the same time, eating the same thing, as they have for years and years. I love the food there and the seafood we get in every afternoon. The people who who the fresh seafood and other fresh local produce is the same people since years ago. We also get produce from Papens Farms which the other side of my family owns and runs. I eat at the restaurant whenever I am in town, great to see my family, friends of family, and all the customers who tell me every time I remember when you were this little . Ive went to the restaurant for very high school homecoming and prom. FOOD IS ALWAYS AMAZING AND FRESH. Yes sometimes the service isn 't so great, but they are great people and have been working at the restaurant since before I was born over 20 years ago. Yes the decor definitely needs some updating but that 's not what my grandfather is worried about, keeping his customers who have been coming for years satisfied and the great food coming out.

After seeing the ad in the Dover Post we decided to check it out Saturday. The hostess was very unpleasant when we entered like we were intruding. During our dinner an argument broke out between two waitresses which then back into the kitchen where we then heard profane language and swearing.The hostess told the one waitress she shouldn't talk to her mother like that.We did not have an enjoyable evening and we will not be back.

This was an amazing dinner, the service was excellent, the drinks we 're stiff, and the food was amazing. I have driven by this place for two years before stopping in and trying it. If your looking for a high class exterior and fine china, this is not for you. But if your looking for the best prime rim you have ever had, this is for you. My wife had a Delmonico and said it was the best stake she has ever had, which hurt, because I thought I made the best stake but I had some and it was amazing. All I can finish with is you have to try it to believe it. Thanks Jimmy...

Have been going there for quite a while. The prime rib is the best we have ever had. Two weeks in a row I had the Delmonico and it was melt in your mouth good. Took friends who got seafood, crab imperial, stuffed flounder, and flounder fillet. Everyone raved at how good the food was. The prices are not bad for the quality. See you there.

Its been so long since they closed but for people wondering, the person who created the Iron Gate Inn has passed. Thank you for all the journeys.