Ironside Grill

Rude staff, they have no manners. food isn’t good either. very bad experience we gave it 3 opportunities and all were consistently unacceptable.

The food leaves a lot to be desired. The service is good. Good sports bar. Say hey to Pete.

The best part about this place is the atmosphere and the patio. The service and food leave a lot to be desired. We ended up getting twice the number of drinks because our server did not take the time to walk all the way over to our table to ask if we wanted more drinks. Instead, from across the patio he misinterpreted our «shaking no» heads as «yes, we would like more drinks.» Multiple tables around us received the wrong orders or their orders were forgotten altogether. It seemed that they had multiple servers tending to the same tables, which created much confusion as to who ordered what and when. Actually, none of the tables around us got all of their orders correct. With regard to the food, we got the buffalo chicken dip. They used a very oily cheese such that we had to siphon off the pooling oil multiple times. I would not get that item again.

Good food and draft beer selection. Fair prices. We are not Patriot fans but the bar was hoppin’ during the game. Nice atmosphere.

A grill should have a good barman and this place sure disappoints when it comes to liquid refreshment. I asked for a Long Island Iced Tea and what was delivered was nasty. It was so strong and medicinal tasting, I could not choke it down. I poured out a third of the $ 10 cocktail and added more coke. Still terrible.
Then I asked for water to have with my meal and it was served WARM!
The dinner I had was fair. The waitress seemed too busy to give any attention to the customers. Order was taken. A drink appeared. Finally food was brought. Oh yeah you need silverware. Oh yeah you need a napkin. I doubt I will be back.

Terrible service, disgusting food, and horribly overpriced. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND EVER!

One of the best neighborhood bars in Boston. Great to watch different sporting events around the area. The food is great and the prices are reasonable. Definitely get there early during Patriots season as tables fill up fast. Lots of Patriots and Bruins fans hang out there so it’s a great place to hang out during the games.

Good spot for beer and to watch a game, but food is disappointing. We keep trying different menu items (taco salad, veggie burger, burger, apps) hoping to find something we like but it’s just below average bar food. Hopefully they improve the cooking (the menu is fine — it’s how it’s prepared) because we would eat here all the time!

There is just nothing like a local bar with good food and great people. The beer selection is awesome and they have a great selection for the full bar. Great menu with lots of options. Loved my turkey burger. It was perfect. Nice patio too. But you know what blew us away? We just moved to the neighborhood and had a great time chatting with the bartender and getting recommendations. He was so genuine and kind. Now this is the local restaurant you want to support. Looking forward to eating our way through the menu and becoming regulars!

Great friendly service! Went for a late lunch only to find they had trivia night in the evening! Went back just a few hours later! Good beer selection, great quiet quaint patio. Would recommend especially if on the freedom trail all day as we were! Just a few minutes walk from the USS Constitution. Enjoy!

Fantastic local neighborhood Irish pub which has been here for 65 years. Food is real good but a little on the pricey side but hey, you are in Boston so expect it! It is literally a 3 minute walk from the Constitution. Great atmosphere!
I have had the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and the Greek Salad. Both were great

The menu of this place is pretty good. All the American classics. I got the Buffaloes chicken dip for an app and it was fantastic. For my meal I got blackened chicken Caesar salad and was very pleased. There was only one guy working so the service was kind of slow and he didn’t fill up my water nearly enough but maybe on busier nights the service is better? Downfall of this place is its very pricey for no real reason. I was pretty annoyed that I ended up paying a lot more than I feel the food and service was worth.

In the grand scheme of moderately divey bars that serve mostly beer: decent at best.
If you should find yourself in the unfortunate situation of needing a drink (badly) and a bite to eat in the navy yard at 8pm, as I do 2 – 3 times per week: it definitely works. Pretty cheap/​good beers, pub-​type food that doesn’t warrant any particular complaints in my opinion, and friendly people running the place. If you know what you’re in for, I predict that Ironsides will neither wow nor disappoint, and that’s kind of fine.

Great location and they have outdoor seating. Yay. That is all. Food is mediocre and VERY expensive for pub food. Beers are $ 6. Service is generally terrible, particularly on the patio (they tag team, and don’t communicate with each other very well).
But if you want to hang out with some friends outside in the city and have a few beers, it’s a good option (there are few in Charlestown).

Super Lokal.
Wir kamen relativ früh im Restaurant an und trotzdem war fast alles voll und wir bekamen den letzten Sitzplatz draußen.
Es dauerte nur kurz nachdem wir unser Essen bestellt hatten, da kam es schon und es sah super aus und schmeckte auch so. Und die Drinks dazu waren wunderbar.
Also super Essen, super Drinks, super Personal.
Super Restaurant!!!

The veggie burgers are frozen. Good place to watch World Cup and enjoy the patio. Definitely go to Ironside grill if all you want is a beer with friends. Definitely think about somewhere else if you want quality food. Other than the fries, nothing was especially good. Everything was edible, a low bar I have for restaurants where I pay cash money. But not good. The standard burger — Ironside Burger, I believe — was billed as a burger with goat cheese. The burger patty itself was nothing to write home about. Was it frozen? May as well have been, because it didn’t taste house made. The goat cheese was a teaspoon sized scoop set off the side of the burger and was still cold from refrigeration. Combine it with a burger at room temp and you don’t get much of anything.
Now for the good news. My friend’s Ruben was tasty, so you may want to try that. My other friend, the one for whom the veggie burger was not meant to be, ordered a salad reputed to have goat cheese on it. Again, a smattering of goat cheese… but TONS of raisins.
If I’m in Charlestown again, I may drop by this place, because, as I said, the beer and patio are terrific. Unless another place with beer and a patio opens nearby…

Ironside has unadvertised amazing bloody mary’s! And Tito’s vodka too… yes.
I came here with my friend on a excursion to explore Charlestown on our Hubway bikes. Ironside came recommended to us from a friend. We were happy to see they have a nice patio to enjoy the beautiful afternoon with.
The ladies tag teamed our table to provide amazing and prompt service. We’re the type that unfortunately ask for modifications all over the place, extra olives on the side, and a split check. No problem here — they were so attentive and nice. We both ordered salads with grilled shrimp, sweet potato fries, and bloodies (of course). Everything was to our satisfaction. I’ll definitely be back!

I love Ironside Grill’s location, menu, and some of the bartenders there. However there’s always ONE apple in the bunch that leaves such a sour taste in your mouth that makes you never want to come back.
I came in with a group of people. I spoke to the waitress about having my own separate tab. Done. Cool. Thanks. After 2.5 rounds of drinks (yes, 2.5 rounds… there were two of us drinking but somehow we were charged an odd number of drinks… minus a star there) and $ 40 later, it was time to cash out. When I asked about the tab, the server said I was incorrect. Fine. I’ll take one for the team. I gave her a tip that was part in cash and part on my tab.
A week later, I noticed the tab on my bank statement, but that included $ 5 more than I had written down??? How do I know this? I take pictures of the tabs that I sign so that way no one can say «I was too drunk to notice how much I tipped.» So this girl, who received a $ 6 tip, just upped her tip to $ 11, for mediocre service that I could find elsewhere. Pissed, to say the least (that’s like 2 really large designer Starbucks lattes).
Bathrooms were clean. That’s pretty much the only thing I can say now after this night here. I won’t come back out of free-​will.

Thursday night this time. Place was pretty busy. Sat at the bar, had a pumpkin beer and burger w BBQ, Swiss, bacon, and veggies as a side. Except the meal came out without bacon and with fries. It was one otherwise. The veggies that came out later we’re basically a heated bag of frozen veggies. With no seasoning.
Also, the bar tender wasn’t super busy but still basically ignored me the whole time. Apparently also while I told him my order.
I bet it would be solid just to hang and drink beer. But not much more without low expectations

I was frankly disappointed with this restaurant. The food was simply OK and the experience left little to be desired.
I brought my in-​laws and my family to this recommended restaurant and we had a rather large party of 8 people total. When we arrived we were told that another large party was paying and would be finishing soon. I also noticed a manager looking person sitting at a table working in a lap top. After waiting about 30 min and watching the staff just wander around the restaurant I finally suggested that we split the party up and sit down as the other large group was still there. The manager finally got up from the table he was working at and pushes his table together with one near it and we were seated. I could understand if this were 7pm on a game night but hair heaven sake it was 2:30 in the afternoon.
I found the food service to be a bit slow, but with large parties I can understand. When the food finally did come out it was average. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and there was nothing special about it. In fact that was a seriously dry piece of chicken.
I doubt we would go back, and I would suggest you to keep looking for other restaurants in the area. Boston can do better.

I am surprised that I haven’t reviewed this place already. This is a great dining and drinking option in Charlestown. The place has definitely been spiffed up over the years, and the addition of an outdoor patio is the icing on the cake. Unfortunately, Charlestown does not have a lot of outdoor dining options, or dining options at all for that matter, so the patio was a sight for sore eyes!
I would characterize the menu as eclectic pub food. There’s definitely plenty of staples that you would expect on a bar menu — wings, nachos, burgers, and pizzas. However they have definitely sprinkled in some other interesting items. For me, a standout is the tuna sashimi appetizer. If you are not super hungry, this can make a great meal. The buckwheat noodles are somewhat filling and there is sushi-​grade tuna and seaweed on top. On the side are some dollops of sriracha and wasabi. It’s delish! The Mediterranean plate is another solid choice, especially if you want to avoid fried foods. You get an assortment of raw veggies, some pita, and a good amount of hummus.
In terms of drinks, I’d say they are at their best with beer and mixed drinks. The beers tend to be more standard fare, though a good number are available on draft. It’s light on craft beers, so if that’s what you are looking for, this is not the place for you.
I’ve found the atmosphere to be a good reflection of the neighborhood — a mix of the changing neighborhood. The interior is on the darker side, though the floor to ceiling windows overlooking the patio let in a lot of light. There are forest green walls and lot of dark wood. It’s a good place to watch a game, as there is a decent amount of bar space (actually a second row bar exists as well) and there are fair amount of TVs. They will pipe in the sound for big games. This place will always hold a fond spot in my heart as it is where I saw the Sox win the World Series in 2004.