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Running Iron is a bar in Carmel Valley, CA.

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Running Iron is a popular spot for a night out, offering a wide selection of drinks and a lively atmosphere. Reviewers praise the friendly bartenders and generous pours, making it a great value for the price.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.7/5

OpenTable: 4.5/5

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Everett
Everett -Google user
7 months ago
You gotta visit just for the decorations!! Cowboy theme extravaganza!!! Some kinda creepy, but so fun. Burger was very good!! Cooked well and came out juicy. The blue cheese was good quality. A friend had the fried chicken and said it was excellent. Another recommended...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Patty Melt, Blue Cheese Burger
Pete Maloney
Pete Maloney -Google user
8 months ago
I agree with the others, this place is a definite must-stop if you’re in the area! I didn’t eat here(though the food looked good), but the bar experience was fantastic; the bartender (sorry I forget her name) was perhaps the best bartender I’ve ever encountered!...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
박한별
박한별 -Google user
a year ago
What a hidden gem I found in Carmel Valley! Pet-friendly terrace, wonderful service, inexpensive price with super big quantity, and yum! very delicious pizza! To clarify the confusion, you can order menus of Stirup Cup Pizza here at Running Iron. My husband and I wanted some...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Not sureFree parking lot
Appraiser REALTOR
Appraiser REALTOR -Google user
3 years ago
Possibly one of the BEST cheeseburgers and fries I have ever had. We took a motorcycle ride out there today and I was extremely pleased with the food, the service, the staff, did I mention the food? FANTASTIC! I hear this place gets really busy...Read More
Gil Serrano
Gil Serrano -Google user
2 years ago
Amazing place… Great staff and awesome customers. The atmosphere and decoration is awesome and makes you feel like you’re a real cowboy that just rode in on a horse to sink your teeth into a great ribeye steak that’s tasty and made to perfection and...Read More
Dine inLunch$30–50
Daniel Yoon
Daniel Yoon -Google user
a year ago
Stopped by for a burger after a couple of wine tastings. Both our burgers were good albeit a bit pricey. What really stood out was the service and attentiveness of the staff and they were all genuinely warm and friendly. They were also super great with our dog...Read More
Dine inLunch$30–50Valley Burger
Robert Syrovatka
Robert Syrovatka -Google user
a year ago
We ordered the blue cheese burger and the chicken ceasar salad. The burger had lots of cheese and was cooked to order, very tasty. The salad was good. Service was slow. It was not very busy on a Thursday night. Had to ask for...Read More
$20–30Atmosphere: 4
Tracey Jones
Tracey Jones -Google user
a year ago
Amazing tasty food Outstanding staff went far and beyond.. Definitely visit again without doubt if we were in the area we even bought a mug We loved it.😊🫶
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Chicken Tenders, Valley BurgerPlenty of parkingFree street parkingSample of parking have no problem worth a visit wonderful place
The Snowman
The Snowman -Google user
4 months ago
Not much of a breakfast menu. Eggs seem to be carton type. Sign at entrace states to inquire about Benedicts, but when you do its nothing special or intriguing, as waitress responded it was normal, turkey, or veggie Benedicts. Pancake combo was...Read More
Atmosphere: 3Quiet, easy to talk1 person, 2 people, 3-4 peopleNo waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terracePlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Lucy Lind
Lucy Lind -Google user
3 months ago
The seafood platter was fresh and well-presented, but the dipping sauces were too bland—adding more variety or spice would enhance the experience.
Atmosphere: 2

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