The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs in Franklin offers a huge selection of entertainment opportunities… gaming machines, live music… even a venue great for corporate meetings or weddings. But tucked in amongst all that entertainment is Irons Steakhouse… a dining experience not to be missed.
The entrance is easy to spot… just picture yourself walking through a huge, beautiful bourbon barrel honoring Kentucky’s most famous product. Once inside, you will experience an extremely comfortable setting with artistic references to the Kentucky Horse Racing Industry all around.
In addition to the beautiful décor, you will find friendly, attentive service and amazing food. From the greeting, past the comfortable bar, to the well-placed seating areas… you will feel right at home.
And the food… OH… the food. The creative and diverse menu offers great choices at reasonable prices. The appetizers offer a wonderful selection of starters from Marrow and Toast, Stuffed Mushrooms or the excellent Irish Onion Soup.
Entrées feature everything from the Irons Burger to Pecan Crusted Salmon and New Zealand Lamb Rack. If you are a more traditional eater, of course a place with “Steakhouse” in its name must have an excellent choice of beef including filets, New York Strips, ribeyes and prime rib. Want to add a special touch to your beef choice? Try one of their Steak Toppers including grilled shrimp, cowboy butter, buttons & pearls or lobster tail.
The Iron’s chef is always working to make the menu even better by adding new items and changing current offerings… such as the Chicken Parmesan, Pecan Crusted Salmon and the Chicken Cordon Brie.
Of course, you will need sides as delicious and interesting as your entrée, and Irons does not disappoint with selections such as Corn Casserole, Truffle Mac N’ Cheese, Brown Butter Risotto and many more.
Also, don’t miss the chance to experience a creative drink from the bar inside Irons Steakhouse. Their mixologists and chef are always coming up with new and tasty ways to tantalize your taste buds and on Wednesdays and Thursdays be sure to ask about the wine specials.
And, of course, ending a fantastic meal without dessert is, as the old saying goes, “Like a day without sunshine!” The Iron’s desserts are just over the top. Whether it is the amazing cheesecake, Bananas Foster or many others… they are all the perfect end to an outstanding dining experience.
Irons Steakhouse is open Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm to 9pm, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 10pm and Sunday 5pm to 9pm. Reservations are encouraged and can be made at themintkentuckydowns.com.
And what better way to conclude an amazing dinner than with a little entertainment. The Mint Gaming Hall offers a great selection of gaming machines from which to choose, in addition to regularly scheduled live performances. Food, entertainment and fun… all to create a wonderful evening out.
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